Pro Pundits - Seb

How I plan to approach FPL Gameweek 4 and thoughts on the best time to Wildcard

Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The green arrows of outrageous transfers,
or to take Wildcards against a sea of reds,
and by comparing end them?


Like the Dane himself, we all have a decision to make.

Wildcards are flying, some planned and some as reactions to a tumultuous transfer window.

So, I thought I would take a moment to consider what my current plan is, how that might change and where I want to be in a few Gameweeks’ time in the hope that anyone suffering from similar dilemmas finds good company and perhaps even an alternative perspective.

It’s that or find the ghost of a king to talk to.

CURRENT TEAM

Let’s start with the current team. This is the XV that lined up for me in Gameweek 3:

Fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with this. I have one free transfer and £0.4m in the bank. This does not need Wildcarding for its own sake, but, as with many others, the question of can I Wildcard into an even more advantageous position exists.

Late signings such as Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m), possible absentees such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m), Callum Wilson (£7.5m) and Raphinha (£6.5m), plus first team opportunities for the likes of Diogo Jota (£7.6m) due to the injured Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) are all relevant and pressing concerns.

As things stand, I am resisting. I am a firm believer that the goal of a Wildcard is to maximise the potential gain between the pre- and post-Wildcard squads, both in the short term and the long term. There is no denying there is an opportunity here, but I do not believe my current team is far behind enough for this to be the optimal moment. I do not consider Ronaldo essential enough to rip up a team for. In fact, I would find it difficult to drop one of the mid-priced forwards for him, such is the value on offer in that bracket currently. Famous last words.

This could change, however. Confirmation that Calvert-Lewin, Wilson and Raphinha, for example, are all out for the coming week could force my hand.

IDEAL GAMEWEEK 7 TEAM

Whatever happens this week, I do have a goal in mind. Whether it be by Wildcard or transfers, the below is how I would like to set myself up from Gameweek 7 based on current information. 

Naturally, the Wildcard will get me closer to this (at least without extra transfers and the associated -4 point cost), but it is mostly possible with transfers too. 

Some compromises may have to be made, such as forgoing the luxury of Josh Brownhill (£4.5m) to Moussa Sissoko (£4.5m) or even opting for Raul Jimenez (£7.4m) in place of one of Michail Antonio (£7.9m) or Calvert-Lewin, but that is acceptable.

Something of an inbetween would be to forgo the Gameweek 4 Wildcard in favour of arriving at my ideal team via a Gameweek 7 Wildcard instead, meaning that between now and then I need only focus on optimising the gains possible via transfers in Gameweeks 4, 5 and 6.

Whilst this was my original intention at the outset of the season, contemplating and writing this article has made me believe I can actually navigate this period without a Wildcard and thus hold it back in reserve for the future.

This is something that could prove a massive advantage when we see a second fixture shift in Gameweek 13 (notably, the conclusion of Chelsea’s favourable run and the beginning of one of the best runs in recent memory for Manchester United). Considering so many will have used their Wildcards by this point, the extra information we will have available and the potential future impacts of COVID developments, this is something that is very attractive to me.

THE WILDCARD

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Calvert-Lewin, Wolves and his Gameweek 2 plans 6

As mentioned, there is however a scenario where I am flipped from an adamant no-Wildcarder into a fully paid-up member of the Gameweek 4 Wildcard crew. A few dominos need to fall for that to happen.

At least two of the following need to look likely:

  • Calvert-Lewin is not fit
  • Wilson is not fit
  • Raphinha is confirmed out
  • Firmino is confirmed out for 2+ weeks
  • New, as of yet unidentified, injuries

If, for example, only Wilson is an issue from the above, I will simply make the move to Jimenez. More than this however would tip the balance of most optimal route in favour of a Gameweek 4 Wildcard for me. This would then present the opportunity to maximise the fixtures between now and Gameweek 7 ahead of arriving at (a slightly modified) ideal team.

The big one here, especially with a Wildcard, is Ronaldo v Lukaku. Their strengths and weaknesses have been discussed plenty over the past few days, so rather than repeat that I want to build on the great work of others and look at a couple of FPL-relevant projections.

PROJECTION 1: RONALDO V BRUNO FERNANDES FPL POINTS

Cristiano Ronaldo's FPL price and position revealed

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798 Comments Post a Comment
  1. hewittj1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Great article. Thanks

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

      Ings+Brownhill to Jimenez and ESR for -4 and exact cash?

      Will change formation to 3-5-2 and gives me

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw Coufal
      Bruno Salah Son Benrahma ESR
      Antonio Jimenez

      (Forster Livramento Omobamidele Perica)

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

        Oops

  2. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    bottomed

    get which 2 of those (traore sarr gray)
    keeping in mind gw5 my transfers likely will be benrahma toney -4 to raphinha dcl/jimi/bamford
    so raph and which trio 1 fwd. 2 mid.

    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore & Gray for me. Sarr is the talisman for Watford but T&G simply play for much better teams.

      Any of those forwards could work out.

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

    Good day good people. Am I ready for a couple of more weeks without pressing WC?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Coufal, White
    Salah, Bruno, Raphinha, Benrahma
    DCL, Antonio, Ings

    0 ft

    1. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bench: 4.0 ,Ayling, Tsimi, Brownhill

      1. polis
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Depends how you play the game but definitely not super urgent.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Add some Wolves next GW and you're aces

    3. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You are fine. Good team, and you can move Bruno and Ings on for CR7/Lukaku and someone like Jota after you get more info from the next GW.

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

    Now that Foden and KDB are back training, will this effect Torres in terms of him starting the next couple of game weeks?

    Thanks

    1. Harry the Hack
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      let me just text Pep to find out his plans

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

        Thanks, I tried him this morning but no response yet.

        1. Harry the Hack
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          His phone must be flat, hasn't gotten back to me either

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's Pep. This news may have made many dodge a bullet.

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

      Just spoke to Pep and he told me if DAVAMC needs him he will play Torres. (smile)

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

        🙂

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

      Whoever knows the answer, can they also let me know who who scores more this weekend out of Kane, Ronaldo and Lukaku.

      Thanks,

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

        I would get all 3 with Salah and then you don't have to worry.

        1. Harry the Hack
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pep just got back to me and said KDB starts, so might have to bring him in too

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

          I'm interested in trying to do well again though, not just make the best team I can on the screen.

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

            I hope you have a sense of humour. (smile)

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

              Haha yes of course 🙂

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

      It affects everyone in that attack

      A fully fit Pep roulette is the scariest thing. I can't say everybody's role with certainty until KDB starts three games in a row or is confirmed out for much longer. And even then, it's still a guess

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

        Jesus had his second coming at RW and booted Mahrez after all the FPL conversation of preseason

        Gündo last season came out of absolutely nowhere, and it's not a new talent. Pep just had him caged

        I can't predict. I can only assess, react and guess

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

      All the usual caveats about Pep roulette etc but it looks like Grealish and Foden share time on the left; Mahrez & Jesus on the right; Sterling and Torres the 9 role; Gundo, Bernardo, & KDB interchange as the two 8s. This is what the average positions & quotes so far indicate, and Pep has said whoever is in form will continue to play.

      TLDR - I don't think their return will affect Torres much, his competition is with Sterling

  5. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ings to jimmy, townsend to sarr?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jim

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

      Both good probably.

      Ings out first.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah i meant to use 2ft

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

          Yeah they look good, don't think the Townsend to Sarr needs to happen this week though if they're home to Burnley.

          I'd hold a FT to be honest.

          Too sideways a move.

          1. Letsgo!
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            But the thing is townsend might nt start. Thats why…

            1. Letsgo!
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I dont want to start someone that might not start… because of the nonsense iwobi hahaha

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

                Haha yeah that's fair enough.... do it then. I always try and roll transfers where I can but that does look an upgrade, perhaps me saying sideways before was a bit unfair as you're right, the mighty Iwobi is there...

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

    Still think ESR will start games when Ødegaard is there?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He might get pushed wide

    2. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Areta has picked up all the tricks from Pep. Rotation.

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

        Obviously not all the tricks, has he? 😉

        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He only missed on getting players to actually fit a system, play, defend, score...

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

            Haha

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

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

      I have a friend who is an Arsenal nut and he said Odegaard or ESR will play the 8 but he doesn't know which one it will be.

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

        The other will play the 10 obviously

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

          Cheers

  7. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Advice greatly appreciated!

    A) 3-4-3 - DCL, Jota, Greenwood, ESR (Ayling, Sissoko, Livramento)
    B) 3-4-3 - DCL, Jota, Greenwood, Sarr (Allan, Duffy, Livramento)
    C) 4-3-3 - Lukaku, Raphinha, Sarr, Ayling (Sissoko, Allan, Livramento)

    Sarr or Traore?
    ESR or Gray?
    Duffy or Williams?

    Cheers!!

    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore
      Gray
      Williams

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

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

      343 is best by test, so not C.

      Traore
      ESR
      Williams

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

  8. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku owners in panic mode

    1. Hiiler
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Same as Ronaldo planners,as to if he starts and so on. So all seems to be fair. 🙂

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

        Toney owners in heaven.

    2. Harry the Hack
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      pfft. My C on Lukaku has not and will not be moving

      1. Hiiler
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think it's just a precaution rightnow, so no need to move it yet. But would be better if there weren't those kind of news at all. 🙂 Planing to bring in Ronaldo myself not Lukaku.

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

      I would be relaxed, its not like he is out. Is he out?!?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Dont know yet but lukaku is a beast. So i feel he will be fine

        1. Harry the Hack
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Being such a beast is his issue - he has so many more muscles to strain!!

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            🙂

  9. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA-Shaw-White
    Salah-Bruno-Gray-Benrahma
    Lukaku-Antonio-Toney

    Steele | Livramento | Amartey | Brownhill
    0FT
    Any worth -4 move..?

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

      Nah you've gotta stick there haven't you.

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nope.

  10. Frank Koscielny
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which 6.0 or less midfielder is best? (Doing Toney + Fernandes for Ronaldo + ??)

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

      Gray

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would go for Sarr, don't have him right now but is first on my list when getting rid of Buendia.

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      Gray and Traore are popular. Fornals is doing fine. Harrison could still come good.

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers! It'll probably boil down to fixtures from 4-7

    4. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Best is difficult. Plenty of options.

      Gray, Traore/Trincao, Fornals, ESR, maybe Sarr

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      Traore for the xG stats and fixtures. Yes he is a bull in a china shop and cant finish, however new position new manager. 2% ownership. Thats a perfect buy point if ever I've seen one.

      You could make similar argument for ESR, although he lacks a bit of selfishness in front of goal for my liking.

      Sarr is the dullards choice.

      Gallager looks quality, but the fixtures are not there at this stage.

      Gray is a trap, had some early returns but not supported by xG - basically the opposite of Traore.

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Well, thanks for saving me from a lot of head ache. Always loved a good punt anyways - cheers!

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You mean Gray better finisher than Adama Traore? I would prefer that to be honest plus money in bank. Have you looked at Traore's record in previous seasons?

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

          Have you looked at Gray? He has 11 goals in 140+ appearences in his top flight career.

          1. Harry the Hack
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Looked at his heat map now he is at Everton? With DCL finishing, his assist potential is right up there

          2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I know but would take him over Traore. Not getting either personally. Harrison and or Raphinha my choices. Sarr maybe.

    6. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like Gray, but I'm a owner so a bit biased.

    7. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore good too....

    8. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd probably opt for Traore. He has the fixtures and the underlying stats in an attacking team.

      Granted he also has a reputation for not returning output but if you look at how he's actually performed relative to his xG in previous seasons he's not *that* bad.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He passes the eyetest in flying colors... Surely he has to start finishing with the amount of chances he gets.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          People must be watching different games to me.Traore can't pass no awareness and no composure. Desperate for a Wolves attacker? Go Trincao he is cheaper plus a better footballer.

          1. Harry the Hack
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Except Podence is back and Trincao may not start

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              True but Trincao in drivers seat has played well. No wolves attack for me though prefer defence.

          2. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Traore has always been a terrible decision maker, and questionable technique wise. there is no other explanation for his horrendous stats over a long period of time.

            1. Harry the Hack
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              It could just be he keeps slipping on that glistening baby oil that's dripped off his exquisite biceps

              1. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                can't see him an not think of "greased up deaf guy" from family guy.

                1. Harry the Hack
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  😀 😀 that made me lol

            2. sully29
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Are his stats that bad though?

              As per FPL Swede on twitter:

              18/19 xG: 1, Goals: 1
              19/20 xG: 3.5, Goals: 4
              20/21 xG: 2.2, Goals: 2
              21/22 xG: 1.2, Goals: 0

              We're dealing with such low xG up to now that I wouldn't use those to draw firm conclusions as to how good a finisher he is.

              1. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                the fact his xG is so low is surely the problem?

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Have to look at position played too, and being in and out of the team and never nailed, barely getting 90. Its not always as simple as looking at past returns

                    1. No Professionals
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      But that in itself is a factor too? Top players (particularly in a team like wolves who don't have deep squads), don't find themselves in and out of a team and struggling to nail down a position?

                      1. @persecuted_by_mods
                          2 years, 6 months ago

                          Of course but look at mourinho for example and Luke Shaw or Pogba, class players that he sidelined, nuno is no mourinho for talent but he is just as defensive, maybe an attacking manager can help Traore. I'm expecting him to do well

                    2. sully29
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Except it isn't particularly low this season. Bear in mind that 1.2 xG in 21/22 is from just three games and is being compared with full season stats from other years.

                      As is he's 5th among all midfielders in terms of xG this season, despite Wolves having had tough fixtures.

            3. No Professionals
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              what's the criteria of the eye test?

              Can run fast - check
              Is strong - check
              Can't pass or finish - check

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

          If I were punting now I think I would go for Trincao. Wolves have to score eventually

        3. AD2110
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I’m doing the exact same moves as you and think I’ll be going with Sarr. Was considering the Traore/Trincao but think Sarr is the safest option with minutes and has nice fixtures too

          1. Frank Koscielny
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers - going back and forth on this really. It'll come down to either Sarr or Traore, I think. Hopefully I won't have to make that decision tonight or tomorrow..

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bamford or Jimenez from GW5 ➡ ? Got Raphinha and no Wolves attack.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Bamford - no wolves attack is a good thing!

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

          Bamford.
          I like a good double-up.

        3. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wolves attacked is overrated on here.

          1. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Attack*

            1. polis
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Be interesting to see what you do if Jimi or Traore start returning 😉

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

          Bamford 100%

      3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        First impression on Sebs team (article above) does not need a WC -4 or -8 Max sorts it if issues.

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

          Don't see any issues myself. I would roll the transfer unless Wilson and DCL are confirmed out. If Raphinha doesn't play he has bench players. That's why they are there.

          Making 0.1 on changing Tsimikas seems a waste of a transfer to me. Should change him when he wildcards in my opinion.

        2. Seb Wassell
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Entirely agree. My current plan is no wildcard.

      4. Harry the Hack
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lukaku in freefall! Was on 96% to rise 24 hours ago. Now at 66.7% with the double red arrow!

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

          Differential captaincy hat trick vs Villa for his owners

          1. Harry the Hack
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I'm with you!

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

              I’m gonna be at the game too!

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

          All WC transfers probably, so no impact on the price

        3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I have a feeling Lukuku's ' injury' is one of those International ones that gets him back to London early?

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

            Plus the suspension

            1. No Professionals
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              yeah the suspension plays a bigger part...

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

          Lukaku dropping would be hilarious after many expected - and made decisions on - him being 12M by GW7.

        5. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I think Fix is much more on it at the moment than FPLStats. For example, Wilson has bounced around all over the place on FPLStats, but on Fix he's gradually dropped about 2-3% per day from around -65 early last week to -82 now. Makes much more sense.

      5. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Benrahma already at 30%+ ownership and have yet to crash the party...

        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Fixtures turn and Europe soon. Will be interesting.

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

            He has Southampton, Leeds and Brentford in the next 4?

            1. polis
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Leeds away won't be easy for them. And then also Utd.

              Then Eveton, Spurs, Villa, Pool, City.

              Plus Europe.
              Plus potential rotation.

              1. polis
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Caveat. I've had Bennie from the start too.

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

                Leeds away won't be easy? They've conceded 8 goals in 3 games, the myth of them being a difficult fixture needs to stop.

                1. polis
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Five of those were one game. You've also seen the players they were missing/had coming back for these three fixtures, no?

                  Think they'll probably concede but you seem to think it's now an easy fixture. Bit mad.

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

                    It always has been an easy fixture. They conceded 2 to Everton and were outplayed by Burnley.

                2. Harry the Hack
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Difficult fixture for your defence. Attackers have a field day

            2. Sean
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Their performance will drop off with Europe, very little squad depth

      6. as33
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Benrahma or Ralphinia?

        1. LC1
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Raph

        2. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wreck it Ralph

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

          Ralph

      7. LC1
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It's going to be a tough few weeks but I'm going to resist using wildcard until GW7 (massive turn of fixtures, bring in 3 Chels and get to assess Ronaldo / Bruno ).

        Sanchez
        TAA Shaw Holding(?) Coufal
        Salah Bruno(c) Greenwood Benrahma
        Antonio Ings

        Foster Raphina Tsimi 4.0

        1 FT 0.3 ITB.

        Best transfer here is Ings > DCL / Jimenez?

        Thank you in advance!

        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          By "massive turn of fixtures" you mean Chelsea?

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

            I think it's the pre-season hype of GW7, now the dust has settled I'm thinking GW15 I think it is, is better. Just use FT to bring in Chelsea, Wolves and Leeds.

        2. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yep Ings out and G2G.

          I'd captain Salah personally, but it's a coin toss between Salah, Lukaku, Ronaldo, Bruno and even Son & Kane aren't far behind.

          1. LC1
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate.

        3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No need to WC that. DCL or Bamford if DCL not fit.

          1. LC1
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Ta

      8. Sean
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Unless Firmino is out for 4+ GW's think i'll be holding my FT and sticking with Toney up front this week, exciting times.

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

          Everyone else: Bamford, DCL, Jimenez, Ronaldo, Lukaku, Kane

          Me: Toney 😆

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Are you going to keep structure and get Maupay/Armstrong/Dennis in soon for Tobey?

            1. Harry the Hack
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Pukki is actually a very very valid option with their fixtures

              1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah good point on Pukki. Real confidence player could do well v Arsenal and on from there.

            2. TheTinman
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Mouth-watering

            3. Sean
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Unlikely as it doesn't seem like the most effective squad structure, but the only way he can leave my team this week is for Jimi which isn't very attractive (fixture difficulty very similar), other option is to do the Toney Fernandes swap for Jota/Torres and Ronaldo/Lukaku but again I'm not convinced its worth a 4pt hit. Also if I wait another week it opens up getting Bamford who is going under the radar.

              Only thing that will force my hand is Jota getting a guaranteed few starts.

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

              Definitely not. Moving to a Ronaldo/Antonio/Bamford front line by GW5. This will be Toney's final GW.

      9. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        if you can only go with one:

        A) Jota
        B) Greenwood
        C) Torres

        planning on WC'ing in GW7.

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I’d wait. If Firmino is out for a few weeks then Jota. Otherwise I’d be tempted by Torres.

        2. Sean
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Probably just stick with the one you have as its a guessing game

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            i don't have any.

        3. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Mount from GW7?

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

          If Firmino is out, the answer is Jota

          I'd be wary on Torres, Foden and KDB back in training and in line to feature this weekend. Adding those two bodies into their attack might impact Torres mins

      10. Phlajo
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ings + Brownhill to Jimenez and ESR for -4 and exact cash?

        Will change formation to 3-5-2 and gives me

        Sanchez
        TAA Shaw Coufal
        Bruno Salah Son Benrahma ESR
        Antonio Jimenez

        (Forster Livramento Omobamidele Perica)

      11. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Any criticism? I think my WC looks like this until close to the deadline (I had Mahrez, Barnes, etc. At least 7 transfers I wanted to make, then Ronaldo came):

        Sanchez, Steele
        TAA, Semedo, ____, Williams, Livra
        Salah, Jota, ____, _____, Allan
        Ronaldo, DCL, Antonio

        Def slot: Shaw/Digne/Tierney
        Mid slots: Traore/Torres/Raph/Benrahma

        Can afford any combination of those players. Depends on injuries to Firmino and DCL.

        James and Lukaku come in GW7 for Ronaldo and one of the 4.9-5.5 defenders

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

          Raph and Shaw imo, probably best not to have both Torres and Jota but can adjust for your own risks

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah Jota is still pencilled in and his place will be based upon the Firmino news.

            Realistically it’s three from that bunch of mids with Jota thrown into the mix.

            I fancy Tierney as a differential who will then be sold for James tbh, Digne has better fixtures for that role.

            Shaw assisting Ronaldo does appeal though, even if I think he has trickier fixtures, and I’m not sure how much I rate United defence yet.

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

              Yeah they're all close calls with little info to go on, with every other Wildcard team looking similar itll be like GW1 all over again when it was Benrahma vs Raph vs Barnes vs Greenwood vs Jota, just have to hope you're on the right one.

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

          Shaw, Traore and Raph, should give you some money to move Williams to your chels def now, Not a fan of booking in transfers

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Lukaku in for Ronaldo frees up close to 1m unless there are some silly price swings, so getting James should trivial regardless.

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

              i just think chels will be the best def this year (with man city) and can clean vs anyone. I think getting in one or two chels def is ahead of the curve thinking which could yield some great results. I guess if you have the cash now on WC, why not get the chels defender in a slot now

              1. The Tinkerman
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I agree they will be one of the best, I might even try to get 2 after GW7, but I can avoid games vs Man City and Spurs by not going now, plus my first choice is James, and he is suspended for 3 games in all domestic comps. I’ll take a punt on a defender for three weeks, then switch to James at the same time as Lukaku

      12. OneJuan
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Son + Ings > CR7+Gray for -4

        Bachman
        Shaw, TAA, Veltman, Amartey, (Tsimi)
        Salah,Fernandes, Benrahma, Gray (Brownhill)
        CR7(C), Antonio (Obafemi)

        Am I crazy?

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

          Would loose Bruno over son and use the extra 2 mil for defence upgrade

          1. OneJuan
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks for your advice. Was wondering if anyone thinks Bruno might get more assists potentially? Who will get the assists for Ronny's goals?

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

          Bruno + Ings to CR7 + Jota/raphina/troare

          Gray is a trap

          1. OneJuan
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks . with this set up it looks like Raph would be the best choice. His form seems to have picked up and he has some sweet fixtures coming up. Plus Jota doesn't get as many minutes.

      13. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Honestly, there is no 'best time to use your WC. It either pays off or goes tits up.

        People overthink this game.

        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Have an up-vote.

        2. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          no best time, but there are wrong times. if you have a team with good fixtures, using it to chase a couple of new shiny toys is foolish.

      14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Jeez that GW4 captaincy pole is a bit one sided 😆

      15. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bruno has become yesterdays news now that Ronaldo is the main man at UTD.

        Salah is the premium to own, he will deliver irrespective.

      16. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        DCL vs Jiminez is an interesting one. DCL is by far the more sensible pick but being the punty person I am, very tempted by Jimi. The 0.8 saving is quite big too

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wolves have been utter tripe though.

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

            have they? looked good to me and stat wise its been impressive

            1. Alisson WondHaaland
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              This

            2. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Stats mean nothing when you are 3rd from the drop alreasy.

              Statistics, damned lies and statistics.

              1. Alisson WondHaaland
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Bit harsh considering theyve played against 3 top teams? Producing those stats against those teams is impressive regardless of the result

                1. FOO FIGHTER
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  They have not scored one PL goal this season and people are raving about their stats?

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

                    yeah as this game is about to try and predict tomorrows points and not to get hooked up on yesterdays points

                  2. Alisson WondHaaland
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    I mean they really have been THAT good. People wouldnt be raving about the stats if they were average and the outcome was poor too.

                    1. FOO FIGHTER
                      • 4 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      It does not matter how well a team plays, if there are no goals scored REST IN PEACE

          2. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Wolves have been one of the better teams I’ve seen play so far. Have been very unlucky to have 0 points. Deserved to get something out of all of those games, particularly at Spurs and Leicester

            1. Alisson WondHaaland
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Agreed, even at United they probably deserved a point and wouldve got one if it werent for De Gea's heroics

        2. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          DCL is but also, 2 of those 3 goals have been pens and I don't see Everton getting 20 this season.

          Moreover I think Richarlison would go apocalyptic if DCL took them all.

          He's the better option but it's not quite as straightforward as people are making out.

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

        Really interesting read. Thanks, Seb! Good to consider several options before jumping on „the most obvious” one.

      18. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Best Keeper on WC for max. 5.0?

        1. mcpoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Meslier

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

          Sa or Meslier

        3. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Raja won't disappoint this season. Brentford are a well organised team.

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

            FPL offical scout page touting Raja - could be god. But terrible fixtures GWs 6 -9

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Save points?

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

                Would like to think so. Keepers on WC are for the long term, so I think he might be a better pick than Sanchez despite those fixtues. Question is whether it is worth £0.5 to upgrade to Sá, Meslier or Schmeichel.

      19. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is there still a risk that salah & raphinha miss GW4? Thanks

      20. Djibouti FC
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone have any insight into Jimenez being banned against Watford for not being released to Mexico?

        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Im not sure he was even selected. Don't quote me on that though.

      21. FPL Doctor
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Play 1:

        A) White
        B) Coufal

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

          clean sheet odds: Arsenal: 42%, West Ham: 28%
          I'll let you figure out how much you rate as a % the Coufal assist potential vs White