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What can FPL managers expect from new Crystal Palace forward Odsonne Edouard?

Crystal Palace completed the signing of long-term target Odsonne Edouard (£6.5m) on transfer deadline-day, for a reported fee of £14m plus add-ons.

The highly-rated striker endured a successful spell at former club Celtic, where he scored 86 goals in 179 appearances, but was facing an uncertain future with just one year remaining on his contract.

Now at Selhurst Park, it is expected that he will compete with Christian Benteke (£6.4m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£5.4m) for the lone-striker role under Patrick Vieira.

Upon his signing, Chairman Steve Parish said: 

“Odsonne is a player of proven quality. He was a player in high demand and I’m delighted he chose to join Crystal Palace as another fantastic addition to our squad.”

Edouard has thrived in the Scottish top-flight, but what exactly will he bring to Palace and can he make the step-up to the Premier League?

We’ll attempt to answer those questions and assess his potential Fantasy Premier League (FPL) worth in the article below.

THE HISTORY OF ODSONNE EDOUARD

Born in French Guiana, Edouard began his career in France with AF Bobigny and the Paris Saint-Germain Academy.

During his time in PSG’s development system, he was a prolific goalscorer, netting over 60 goals in two seasons, and also impressed at international level, bagging 17 goals from 15 France Under-17 appearances.

That ability saw him named PSG fans Academy Player of the Year for 2015 and earnt him a professional contract with the senior side shortly after. However, he failed to make a first-team appearance, and spent most of his time in the reserves.

As a result, Edouard was sent out on loan to Toulouse in 2016, which is where he made his competitive debut, scoring one goal in 17 appearances. 

He then joined Celtic on loan the following summer, before signing a permanent deal in 2018. His excellent performances in Scotland helped the club win three Scottish Premiership titles and four domestic Cups, while individually, he won the SFWA Footballer of the Year 19/20 award as the league’s top goalscorer.

His record after moving to Glasgow in 2017 speaks for itself.

LEAGUE STATISTICS

SeasonClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
2016/17Toulouse (loan)4 (12)10
2017/18Celtic (loan)12 (10)92
2018/19Celtic22 (10)155
2019/20Celtic25 (2)219
2020/21Celtic28 (3)184
2021/22Celtic3 (1)21

Above stats via FBref

Internationally, he has represented France at U17 to U21 level, and in the coming seasons will hope to make the step-up to the seniors.

PROFILE

Edouard, 23, is a quick technically gifted centre-forward, who’s movement and positioning sees him often drift wide to the left. 

What can FPL managers expect from new Crystal Palace forward Odsonne Edouard? 8

Odsonne Edouard’s touch heat map 2020/21 via Sofa Score

He is happy to drop deep to link-play or run in behind the opposition backline, something Palace have been crying out for during the opening three weeks of the season.

“We needed to change by running a little bit more in behind. In the first half it was easy for West Ham to defend because we always wanted the ball at our feet, but in the second half we stretched them a bit more and that allowed our forwards to create a situation to go inside of them, and we scored the two goals.” – Patrick Vieira, speaking after the 2-2 draw at West Ham United in Gameweek 3

However, it is his finishing ability which really stands out. He is composed, capable with either foot, while his quick feet means that he can fire off shots from tight spaces.

COMPARISON WITH PALACE ASSETS IN 2020/21

Goals per 90Shots per 90Assists per 90Key passes per 90
Edouard (for Celtic)0.74.20.21.5
Benteke0.53.50.7
Ayew1.10.10.6
Mateta0.41.70.4
Zaha0.42.10.11.0
Eze0.11.30.21.5
Olise (for Reading)0.22.00.32.3
Gallagher (for West Brom)0.12.00.11.0

Above stats from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area and WhoScored

Edouard’s underlying stats for goal threat were well above those of any of his new team-mates but, we should factor in the inferior level of competition in the Scottish top flight.

Nevertheless, 4.2 shots and 0.7 goals per 90 minutes are encouraging numbers, even accounting for the expected drop-off in the Premier League.

However, at this stage we should note that Edouard’s output was boosted by a share of dead-ball duties at Celtic, including direct free-kicks and penalties.

THE PROSPECTS

Palace have struggled in front of goal this season, failing to score in their opening two matches, so it was clear that they needed to strengthen up front.

The centre-forward role has been taken by either Benteke or Mateta so far, neither of whom have scored, so with Edouard fully fit and ready to go, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if he was thrown straight in against Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 4.

Indeed, Edouard’s last appearance came for Celtic last Sunday as he played 68 minutes for the Bhoys in their 1-0 Old Firm loss against Rangers at Ibrox, so his fitness shouldn’t be an issue.

Encouragingly for Palace, they did show signs of improvement in the second half of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at West Ham United, which they will need to build on given their testing schedule: 

That suggests that we have plenty of time to scout Edouard, before possibly making a move in Gameweeks 9 or 11, if he shows us enough potential that is.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Finally, Palace have landed a recognised goalscorer, who offers Vieira a different type of striker who will look to make runs in behind.

Importantly, he will also add energy to his team.

In 2020/21, the Eagles had the oldest squad in the Premier League, but have recruited well over the summer and prioritised youth by bringing in younger players with real potential like Marc Guehi (£4.5m), Michael Olise (£5.4m) and Conor Gallagher (£5.5m).

However, we should of course factor in the lower standard of the Scottish Premiership when assessing Edouard, and it does perhaps feel like he will need penalties and a share of direct free-kicks if he is to truly compete with the likes of Adam Armstrong (£6.0m) and Ivan Toney (£6.4m) for a place in our FPL squads.

Now the challenge for Edouard is to settle quickly and consistently deliver. If Palace can get that out of him, he might just be worth adding to our Watchlists ahead of their fixture swing.

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

    This team G2G? rolling my FT for following GW to take Ronny if needs be, dont wanna take a hit to get him..

    Sanchez
    TAA Tsimi? Shaw
    Salah bruno(c) Greenwood Benny
    Tonio Toney Ings

    Foster, Livra, Ayling, Brownhill

    1. Qui-Gon-Joe
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nice. Not a great 3rd option in defence but otherwise tidy

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

        thanks mate, yea putting Tsimi in the hope he plays instead of Robbo and if not, Livra rather than Ayling right?

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dusty Liv over tsimi

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

        Dusty?

        1. Captain Fozzy
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Guessing he means Duffy but got autocorrected

    3. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno C?
      He'll play the friendly 2-3 days before the match

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It's a WC qualifier on Tuesday.

  2. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts?
    Sanchez
    Taa,Marcal,Dier
    Raph,salah,benrahma,gray
    Ronaldo,lukaku,Antonio

    Steele Livramento,Williams,Sissoko.

    Wc activated 0.00 itb

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

      Like it.
      Do you like Gray over Shaw?

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes , mid more like striker to me.

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

          Fair enough. Gray is a decent shout, on my watch list.

          Just think Shaw could be a big beneficiary of CR7’s arrival.

          Can’t have em all though and wouldn’t change anything else. Good team.

          1. Chelsea91
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yes looking to bring in chelsea defend later on

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

              Same here.
              Played WC last week.
              Planning Coufal > James or Rudiger soon.
              Will give me TAA,Dias,Shaw,James backline.

              1. Chelsea91
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Try to play back 3 and invest on mid, in your case i would go Taa,James,Shaw.

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

                  Yeh a possibility. Dias > James could be better.

                  1. Chelsea91
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Yes

    2. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like that a lot. I’m looking at variations to get that front 3 on my wildcard

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

    3. Boywiththesoupdragontattoo
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think that’s the best team I’ve seen with 3 premiums.

      For fixtures alone (out to something like GW15) I’d say Ayling is worth considering as one of your 4.5 defender options.

  3. Aleksei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    This season started easy, everyone's having their best start, at least compared to last year, right? I am in 700k area which is great, activated my wildcard without any regrets, will gamble on Wolves, yeah, I think "rugby player" will score some goals and my captain will be Ronaldo! This game has to be fun, I am not paying for FFS membership for the first time in years, because it's too many data even without it))) Overthinking is becoming a popular issue. And yes, I am casual:) have a good one everyone, I will definately enjoy mine!

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck, there's plenty of free relevant data available. Sofar the scout picks have crushed it.

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you’re not paying for membership, why do you show as a member?!

      1. Aleksei
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        just noticed that, too, maybe it goes from last season?

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Auto renew these days - think you’ll find your card was debited

          Welcome to 21/22 membership

          1. Aleksei
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            ha ha, sometimes it's good to post here- without it I wouldn't know it's updated automatically these days))))

      2. Qui-Gon-Joe
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe that's a feature, a thank you from the years you have payed

  4. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on the DCL injury?

  5. vova
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, how does this team look? Don't really see any outstanding transfers for now, should I keep the transfer?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Raphinha
    Ings Antonio Toney

    Steele Tsimikas Ayling Brownhill

    0 ITB
    1 FT

    Thanks!

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Decent. I’d hold

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Happy with Ings? Can't see him getting much against Chelsea but not many options without taking a hit. Only Jimmy really. I'm in the same position and not sure what to do. If I could shift Ings and Bruno to ronaldo and jota I'd probably do it but I'm 0.1m short

    3. Kalix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings and Tsimi are two obvious "get rid" that i can see.

  6. falafel
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DCL and Son to Ronaldo and Gray for a -4?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn’t lose those 2 for a hit

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, I just brought in DCL for - 4!

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Could be 20 points to 4 that move

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

  7. Stockport Hatter
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC activated and I’ve settled on this after a few goes:

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Reguilon
    Salah Raphinha Torres Sarr
    Ronaldo DCL Antonio

    Steele Marcal Livramento Gilmour

    Thoughts appreciated.

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez needs to go

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Fixtures looking pretty good - I had Raya and brought Sanchez in. Any alternatives you’d suggest mate?

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Upgrade to 5.0 Sa

          1. Stockport Hatter
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Only got 0.2 in the back I’m afraid. Maybe Reguilon to Dier would do but I just don’t like Dier.

            1. Eat my goal!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Sarr to grey/Gallagher/ers

              Marcal to Williams (still a playing backup)

              1. Stockport Hatter
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Cheers pal. I’ll have a look at that.

    2. DontPiqueTooSoon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Upgrade Sanchez if on WC. Sarr to Gray or Marcal to Williams. Frees up 0.5m for 5m GK

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you

  8. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sure? What about rotation?

        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nah you’re overthinking now

  9. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on the current WC draft-

    Sanchez

    TAA White Ayling

    Salah Torres gray ESR

    Lukaku ronaldo Antonio

    Steele Livramento allan Williams

    1. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Too unbalanced imo. Basically you are putting all your hope on like 5 players in your team, as I do not trust the others to perform on a regular basis, starting from Torres. Everyone will most likely have Salah, Ronaldo, TAA & Antonio. So the only differential u hv who can boost ur rank is Lukaku. I m not sure if it is worth it. Just my opinion

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nah I appreciate that. Torres is one I’m actually not sure on, wanted to see if it makes the team too unbalanced with him and I think it does. I’m just set on that front 3 as it’s fun, and I guess that’s what the games all about in the end!

        1. FPL Hitman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Good on you. Best of luck. I m pushing to win it this time, so being careful with my team and transfers.

          1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Woah, love the ambition. What you ranked at the minute?

            1. FPL Hitman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              93

              1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Holy s*@t. You got the lottery numbers?

                1. FPL Hitman
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Nah mate. BBed GW1 which worked out and generally all my Front 7 did well consistently.

                  1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
                    • 9 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Unreal. Good luck to you chief. Will keep an eye on your team

                    1. FPL Hitman
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Cheers mate!

                      1. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        Brace yourself. I was 73 OR 2 years ago after 3 weeks. Didn't make top 10k.

                      2. FPL Hitman
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 8 Years
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        Thanks for the info mate. Yes I am aware it is not easy to maintain the rank especially after having played 1 chip already.

      2. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Everyone has ronaldo? He's 11% owned.

        1. FPL Hitman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I will let this comment pass. My wording were "will have" vs "has". Thank you

          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            And "will have" could be any time in the future like GW15 🙂

            1. FPL Hitman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              If you say so. I m one of those yet to get him in, but will get him in before start of GW4. Waiting to decide who my other transfer will be to accommodate him.

    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. I’m considering messing about with mine above to try and get Lukaku in with Ron. Think I might just wait and play hokey cokey with the big guns around GW7

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      White, Ayling, Livermento and Williams may return you 1 to 2 points forever.

      Gray and ESR you would realistically hope for a return every 5 games.

      Torres may or may not be a good pick, but could well not start from time to time so you are on for 1 pointers or even Allan an aggressive central midfielder who may pick up bookings, coming in for 1 to 2 points.

      You are going to run into trouble with this team in my opinion. You are relying on 4 players, if 2 of them blank and the rest of your team performs as would be typical of those players you could have some disastrous game weeks. Also you have very little flexibility to move off players when they get injured.

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Comes down to what you think about these 2 sets.

      Lukaku (uncaptained), Ayling, Gray, ESR
      vs
      DCL, Shaw, Jota, Raph

  10. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Worth a hit to do Ings > DCL (if fit)?

    Already plan to do Wilson + Bruno > CR7+ Jota with my 2FT

    1. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not worth a hit. If for free then yes

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Close one. I’d probably hold for now before taking the hit.

    4. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would rather do Ings and Bruno to Jota and Ronaldo in that scenario.

      Not sure taking a minus 4 for DCL is worth it. He would need to score just to repay it. Seems too much of a risk.

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        So keep Wilson and sell Ings for Ronaldo?
        Could work as Wilson has better fixtures in the mid term providing he is fit.

        1. FPL Hitman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I m keeping Wilson if that gives u some comfort as his fixtures after Man Utd are actually not bad. Only losing Ings for Ronaldo most likely.

        2. WHUFCSmith23
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          In my opinion it would be the better move. Wilson has nice fixtures for the foreseeable, there is always the injury doubt but the same applies to DCL. They actually have the same injury, a thigh strain.

          1. King Kohli
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate

  11. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all. I know no one actually knows but which would you lean towards?

    a) Jota, Torres, Gray

    b) Raphinha, Torres, Benrahma

    c) Raphinha, Jota, Benrahma

    d) something else?

    1. Thescaff
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

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

      C

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

  12. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts about my current WC team?
    Gk - Sanchez
    Def - Trent, Marcal, Duffy, Ayling
    Mid - Salah, Jota, Raphinha
    Attack - Antonio, Ronaldo, Lukaku
    Bench - Foster, Gilmour, Allan, Livramento

    Was thinking about trent to a city or Chelsea defender and then Gilmour up to Gray

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku to DCL and use funds to upgrade. GW7 do Ronaldo to Lukaku

  13. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I’m already pretty set on doing Bruno and ings to sarr and Ronaldo -4

    Leaves 1.8 itb and my defence is awful and includes playing Ayling and livramento this week

    Would it be worth bumping to a -8 to jump off tsimikas to someone like rudiger, Dias etc ?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't personally Spud. Getting harder to justify hits along the lines of -8 if you intend to WC in a couple of weeks anyway.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yea, thanks SB - and in me experience taking hits for defenders doesn’t usually work out

  14. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning lads, what scores more over the next 3:

    A. Bruno + DCL
    B. Ronaldo + Torres -4pts

    1. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will hv to go for B here purely coz of Ron

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I think B

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nice one

  15. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cristiano-ronaldo-isolation-manchester-united-21471119

    Ronaldo must isolate for 5 days after UK return. But does this mean Bruno will be unavailable for Newcastle?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't quote me on this, but I read yesterday on Twitter (make of that what you will), that because Bruno is vaccinated in the UK and lives in the UK, he would not need to isolate. Ronaldo's case is different

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        What bout Jota and Cancelo?

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I presume same applies to them as well - live in the UK and vaccinated here

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Presumably not vaccinated

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Figures. If you are not willing to let cocacola in your body, then I guess you wouldnt put an experimental medical treatment in it either.

        1. WHUFCSmith23
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hahaha he is organic baby

    3. JUNITED
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno lives in UK so he’s fine. Either way, Ronaldo should be back in training on Wednesday then.

    4. Gabistuta
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I reckon so. If he plays against Azerbaijan then yeah won't be back in time. Same goes for Dias, Jota etc

      1. Gabistuta
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        just seen the other comments, ignore mine.

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

    Yet another day since the end of last GW when I can’t decide between Sarr and Traore, funny times! 😀

    1. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarry mate, hope I could have helped you decide

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

        Tbh, despite of the next game vs Wolves, fixtures looking better for Sarr indeed

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coin toss mate. Traore looks really dangerous, but the lad can't finish if his life depended on it. Sarr the safer pick, but Traore the more exciting I would say.

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

        Said that, Adama looks also more interesting this year as he is playing on the left side and cutting inside. His shoots being poor or not but he is more in the box comparing to the last year imo.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr for me, the fixtures are to good

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Im on both on my WC.
      Crazy times.

      1. Gabistuta
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Same. Debating taking them both out for Gray/Raph

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I have Raph+Sarr+Traore
          I have officially lost it.

          1. farmerfat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Guessing you have Salah, Lukaku, Ronaldo and Trent?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Dcl over lukaku.
              Spending more in def.

  17. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How about a quiz to start today. Who is this mystery defender?

    Mystery player vs Shaw vs Digne vs Coufal
    Chances created 7 vs 5 vs 5 vs 4
    Crosses 16 vs 4 vs 8 vs 17
    Pen touches 10 vs 2 vs 2 vs 4
    Mins/chance 82 vs 270 vs 90 vs -
    Mins/chance created 35 vs 54 vs 54 vs 68

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tierney

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bingo

        1. farmerfat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pitty he plays for Arsenal and is super Injury prone. ( Arsenal fan here)

          1. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Also an Arsenal fan, and my opinion is he is the best left back in the league and completely wasted there.

            Trying to talk myself into a 4 point hit for him (replacing White), on the basis of:

            - Can see an arsenal defender in my team all the way until xmas, so the 4pt hit (and 0.5m) in exchange for Tierneys attacking output seems worth it over that time period.
            - White will drop again soon
            - Have a feeling he will megahaul against Norwich (had the same feeling about Torres last week!)

            Cons
            - He might well get injured.

            1. Guba
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Every time I get him in, he gets injured. Really burned me last year but the numbers are looking tasty as you say. Think I'd get him on WC but not for a hit, personally.

          2. JUNITED
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            But this actually helps for FPL because if Tierney plays for different manager, he might less effective with his creativity.

            Arteta’ s tactic relies so much on the left flank and relies on crossings a lot. It means, Arsenal put most of their money on Tierney to create chances.

            1. Dr. Rog
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Imagine a Conte or someone like that coming in and actually playing to the teams strengths, Tierney and Saka as Wing backs, a commanding centre back (saliba) alongside Gabriel and White. 2 holders in Partey and Sambi. ESR at #10 and Auba/Laka up top. Would actually be very strong.

              1. Big dog
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Still not top 4 tho

                1. Dr. Rog
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  I dont think its possible to break the current top 4. They arent just the best teams in England, they are the best teams in Europe as well.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Semedo?

    3. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo

    4. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso

  18. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So is Raphinha getting a ban?

    1. The Son-dance Kid
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      We don't know yet. Have to wait and see

  19. Raybigblue
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Really cant work this out need help please
    A ..Jimenez as 3rd striker with Antonio and Ronaldo Skipp 5th mid 343
    or
    B ,,Sarr 5th mid and Scalett 4.5 striker in a 352 with Antonio and Ronaldo

    A or B guys

    1. Big dog
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks

  20. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sooner or later we will all scramble to get Stones in.

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not much of a scramble - stones has been dropping like his namesake

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Correct - Chelsea & City will be right up there at the end with number of CS's.

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Totally agree. My back line on the wc is

          Laporte shaw Taa

          One of which will become Reece in GW7

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed - in fact this is a good argument to hold off on Tierney, because a playing Stones at 5.3 or lower is value town.

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why has he not been playning yet? And will he be nailed?

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

      Yup. Have Dias in there until Stones establishes his spot.

  21. The Son-dance Kid
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Does Ronaldo definitely outscore Lukaku by 4 points from GW4-6? I don't think it is that clear cut.

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The ether void tells me Ronaldo scores 3 and Lukaku scores 2 with 1 assist.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I expect him to get a couple lucky goals (pen and tap in) against newcastle and not much against the other 2.
        I fancy Lukaku to smash villa and get something against Sp*Rs.

    2. The Son-dance Kid
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If either of your predictions are correct, then methinks Lukaku is a better option from the off, rather than picking Ronaldo and booking in a transfer for GW7, effectively costing 4 points (unless your team is magical and no other transfers are needed).

  22. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Options?

    A do nothing
    B Bruno & Ings > Ronaldo & Jota/Torres -8. Have exact cash if going Jota!

    Sanchez
    Trent, Shaw, Dier
    Bruno, Salah, Benny, Greenwood
    Ings, Antonio, Bamford

    Steele, Gilmour, Amartey, Williams.

    .1

  23. zes
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If you had 5.9m to spend on a midfielder for the next 3-4 GWs is there any reason you wouldn't go Trincao? Good underlying numbers, good fixtures, three starts in the league so far this season. Seems a better pick than Gray to me. What's the downside?

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No downside, go for it.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's better than Gray. Go for it.

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Possible rotation with Podence/the newbie

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

    Who's your favourite ~4.5m midfielder?
    - Bissouma
    - McArthur
    - Gilmour
    - Brownhill
    - Sissoko
    - Other(?)

    May be skipping Bissouma as he takes up a possibly handy Brighton spot (and is 4.6m).

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gilmour and Sissoko for me. Would probably go Sissoko if I were on wildcard.

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

      Allan

  25. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    A
    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Shaw Reguilon (Duffy, Ayling)
    Salah, Jota, Raphina, Grealish, Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio (4.5)
    B
    Meslier
    Sanchez, Shaw, Ayling
    Salah, Raphina, Torres, Gray
    Lukaku, Ronaldo, Antonio
    Steele, Williams, Gilmour, Duffy

  26. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I can see a huge scramble to get Jimi and Traore in after they smash Watford, they’ve look fantastic and it’s only a matter of time before they find the back of the net….

    1. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      And they have the best fixtures over the next 6 weeks…

    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bold! Or could there be ultimate regret on wasted wildcards as Wolves lose 1 nil to a late Ekong goal via a goalmouth scramble.

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        We shall see! 😀
        Your team doing fantastic BTW, really pleased for Moyes also….

        1. WHUFCSmith23
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He really is pulling up trees. The owners don't deserve him

  27. WHUFCSmith23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any Goons in here that know what was up with Pepe and his mystery illness? Or any rumours to what it was/is?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably looked at Arteta the wrong way during a training session.

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wondering this myself and what his prospects are over the stretch when fit.

      1. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I just can't help but think this is the right time to bring in an Arsenal asset. Everybody is jumping on Wolves, feel like i would rather own Saka or Pepe over Traore or Trincao. Arsenal's fixtures are fantastic and despite what everyone says they have some good players and shouldn't have problems scoring in the upcoming fixtures.

  28. @persecuted_by_mods
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Surely should be a follow up article or hot topic on the whole quarantine situation?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Essentially any non double vaccinated player who plays even in an amber list country would miss the premier league game

      2. Evol29
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hey guys, what about this team?
        used WC, itb 0.6

        Pickford
        TAA, Digne, Duffy, White
        Salah, Benrahma, Gray
        Lukaku, Ronaldo, Antonio
        Steele, Williams, Bissouma, Gilmour

        Next GW maybe Benrahma > Raphinha

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Too inflexible imo

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

            It’s only inflexible if he’s unwilling to move any of Salah,Lukaku or CR7.

            Don’t think I’d double up on Everton defence.

      3. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Morning all. This sort of thing worth a -4?

        Bruno+Barnes+Ings >> Benrahma+Jota+Ronaldo (-4)?

        Sanchez
        TAA. Shaw. White
        Salah. Bruno. Raph. Barnes
        Ings. Antonio. Wilson
        (Foster, Livramento, Gilmour, Ayling)

        1. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, I'd say so.

          1. Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Top marks for keeping the faith with Wilson, btw.

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

          I would for sure, Barnes is just not at the races at the moment, as you probably know Jota could only play 1 -2 games before being rotated.

        3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hello mate, good luck this season.........Yes I would make those moves, and bank the WC. Personally I am NOT making the move on Ronaldo just yet.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Hi mate! Good luck to you too! Why no Ronaldo? Going Lukaku instead?

            1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              No mate, will go for Lukaku when fixtures swing and I have a nagging doubt about the whole Ronaldo thing.......I would like to see how he starts and the shape United take around him. I will take view after the next 2 GWs.............dont get me wrong, im nervous as hell about the decision as I seem to be the only one on here that has this view !!!!!.......

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

          Nice moves.

        5. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes. I'd go Wolves mid over Benrahma though.

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

            Maybe this.

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers yeah food for thought for sure

        6. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I love those moves. There's an argument about which player for that Benrahma spot (vs Gray/Wolves/Sarr) but in principle it's great.

          I've been sitting on my hands waiting for Firmino news and slowly I'm bleeding value - but I'm basically doing the same thing.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Nice one mate! And good to see you around again