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Five tips for FPL managers on a Gameweek 4 Wildcard

The international break is almost over and normal service is about to resume. We have seen a lot of Wildcards being used over the last fortnight and looking at a lot of the drafts, I do have some bits and pieces of advice to give to those who are deploying the chip. My only intent with this article is to offer some food for thought to those hitting the ‘activate’ button.

For what it’s worth, I’m currently not on a Wildcard and I mentioned on this week’s episode of The FPL Wire why that is the case. We also discuss Wildcard picks in detail in case you want to check it out. Below is a small snippet.

Now that that is out of the way, let us start with the basics.

1) Take a Long-Term View for Defence

The best FPL defenders for a Gameweek 4 Wildcard 3

Make sure that while selecting your defenders, you’re looking at the Season Ticker for eight Gameweeks at the very least. I’d look at the ticker for ten Gameweeks, for what it’s worth. Defence is not where you want to be spending future transfers. 

It is this reason why I’d probably ignore a Manchester United defender, for example. Yes, the fixtures in the next three Gameweeks are good for the Red Devils, but not so much after that. I know that United did very well in tough matches last season but I am still a firm believer in fixtures when it comes to defenders. I also think Manchester United are not as fixture proof at the back as perhaps a Chelsea or a Manchester City are.

2) Balancing Risk

This is a big point and applies to both defence and attack. Let’s talk about defence first.

If you’re betting on a defender like Andreas Christensen (£5.0m), you need to have sufficient cover on your bench. There is a slight Thiago Silva (£5.4m) threat and if you want to pick Christensen (I think he’s a really good selection), make sure that your fourth defender is a nailed-on £4.5m asset. The Dane could miss some games and you want sufficient cover should you want to go that way. Don’t be owning Christensen, Livramento (£4.1m) and another £4.0m defender. Simply put, that is asking for trouble.

The same applies in attack. The opportunities that exist with Diogo Jota (£7.6m), Mason Greenwood (£7.7m) and Ferran Torres (£7.1m) are great and there is a pretty big upside with all of them. But I would warn against owning all three. In case it doesn’t work out (because of the obvious risks attached) for all three, which is the worst-case scenario, suddenly you are panicking on a Wildcard. And this is assuming that you might not have other fires to put out in the future.

If you are on a Wildcard, one of the biggest advantages is being a few moves ahead of the chasing pack and having a risk-balanced wildcard squad means that you’re leaving yourself space to make opportunistic transfers in the future instead of always putting out fires and owning all three of the above names means that you are risking exactly that. I think it is okay to own two of them given your other picks are risk-free and there is definitely no problem with owning atleast one of them. Just make sure you’re balancing the risk in your squad and have a strong chunk of picks that you are happy to leave in your team for a long time. Don’t get drawn to all the shiny new toys and make sure your squad has a heavy selection of ‘sure things’.

3) The Chelsea Spots

Lukaku on target as Chelsea assets prosper at Arsenal 2

Chelsea are top of the Season Ticker from Gameweek 7 onwards for a long time. They look like they are going to assert a strong title challenge and a lot of Fantasy Premier League managers will be on Chelsea triple-ups from that point.

My current opinion is that Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) and Reece James (£5.6m) are the best two picks from the team at the moment. You can obviously start with Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) and switch later to Lukaku if you want to play the fixtures, and that is your call, but I would make sure that I have at least one Chelsea player if I was playing a Wildcard now. I’d go with James, and a strong playing defender in Gameweek 4 to play instead of him, or with Christensen.

The fact is that this season is still only three Gameweeks old and we don’t have enough information with regards to who the right Chelsea assets are. Ben Chilwell (£5.7m) is still falling in price and could be an absolute gem in a few weeks’ time (he’s the better pick versus Antonio Rudiger (£5.5m) if nailed), and there are also a couple of midfielders from Thomas Tuchel’s side who might make a strong case for inclusion in your team in the near future.

Keeping these factors in mind, I’d throw in one Blues player in my squad at the moment but I wouldn’t go more than two Chelsea assets in my Wildcard squad (assuming one of them is Lukaku) so that I leave space open for a third correct spot once we get time to process more information.

4) Don’t draw conclusions

FFS International: Best wildcard picks per position 1

Simply put, we’re very early in the season. I wouldn’t be bullish on any opinion formation this early into the campaign. This is the time to absorb as much information as possible, keep an open mind and try to assess how the season might play out. Now is not the point at which you put your neck on the line with any opinion. Now is just the time to be a sponge and let things marinate in your head.

The data and inferences that emerge out of Gameweek 4 will represent 25% of the information from 2021/22 as a whole. The point of me citing this is to let you know that we still don’t know a lot and the impact of emerging data every week is very significant, which is why you need to have an open mind and not form conclusions at this stage.

5) Go the extra yard and do some more research

Scout Notes 14

You are picking a team right now for a long time. The next Wildcard is pretty far away at the moment so take that extra time in selecting your players. Read more articles, check more historical data, find more quotes and information. Make sure you’re going that extra mile to play Devil’s advocate with each pick. Also, think a little macro and predict where you might be spending future transfers; if it feels like you’re planning too many moves, I would re-work my Wildcard to make sure you leave some open space to react to what happens in the next few Gameweeks.

A couple of other factors.

I do think you go for two premiums and not three for squad balance (I think one big-money midfielder and one similarly priced forward seems ideal at the moment). I personally would not give up on Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) in defence. His numbers look very encouraging early on and he is fully capable of another 200-point season.


That is it from me for this Gameweek. I don’t want to overwhelm you further, and just think of the above as just some ‘friendly’ advice. You obviously need to back your own thinking and conviction, and my intent is to only offer food for thought.

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1,142 Comments Post a Comment
  1. fricky_
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you take a hit to get rid of Ings this week? and if so, for who?

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

      antonio , kaku or ronaldo if for a hit..

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

      For whom, brother!

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pukki. He plays Arsenal.

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

      Nope, we have Bailey and Watkins back so he could well grab an assist minimum

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

        I might just stick and bench him, then get rid of him for free next week

  2. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The Indian elephant has smaller ears than the African elephant, and therefore can not fly.

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

      African elephant (c)?

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dumbo

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

      You don’t get this incisive analysis on FFS, usually!

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Tis useful for trivia nights!

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

    Best set and forget City defender?

    Dias or Cancelo?

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

      dias

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

      Dias

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

      Dias

    4. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dias for being slightly more nailed. Cancelo for having a higher ceiling.

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

      Dias

    6. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in the minority with a terrible rank, but thinkinng Cancelo.

      Only Walker and Zinc as cover and he can play both sides

    7. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo for me, will get less starts but rarely comes on as a sub so as long as you have decent-ish cover the combo combined will definitely outscore Dias.

  4. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    hi guys ..working on my WC..
    is livramento nailed?

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

      Yes

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

      he's nailed at the moment. very few players are perma-nailed. and even they might get rested now and again.

  5. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Captain Lukaku or Salah?

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

      salah

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

      Salah all day

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Salah

    4. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Kaku

  6. Pegboy
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bachmann (Foster)
    TAA White Shaw (Tsimikas Ayling)
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Benrahma Gundo
    Antonio Wilson* Obafemi*

    Issues are Wilson, Oba, possibly Gundo and Tsimikas.

    2FT £0m

    1) Bruno + Wilson + Obafemi > Allan + Ronaldo + Jimi (-4)
    2) Bruno + Wilson + Obafemi > Allan + Lukaku + DCL (-4)
    3) Bruno + Wilson > Ronaldo + Torres (leave Oabemi to rot)
    4) Something else

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

      fix obafemi when you use wildcard
      wilson to dcl via gundo perhaps - bruno/greenwood combo could easily cover no ronaldo

  7. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People on WC, do you keep Raphinha?

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

      I'm not but I wouldn't. To me he looks like a don't buy don't sell candidate.

      1. Rex Lapis
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who's ur pick for mid price mid? Can't find interesting pick alongside Trincao/Fornals

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

          What's your draft overall?

          1. Rex Lapis
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Sanchez Steele
            TAA Shaw Ayling Coady Williams
            Salah Jota Trincao Allan 6.9m
            CR DCL Antonio

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

              I'd probably try to get up to Torres, but if you're not happy with the options to do that, Raph is a decent pick.

              1. Rex Lapis
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                The only way to get Torres is DCL to Bam or Coady/Ayling to Livramento

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

                  Don't like those downgrades. Gray/Odegaard instead of Trincao?

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

                    But just stick with Raph if that's what your gut is saying

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

      Yes

  8. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What do u think about WC ?
    Sanchez (Begović)
    TAA ، White ، Coady
    (livra ,Williams )
    Salah, Raphina, Traoré, Sarr (Allan)
    Ronaldo, Lukaku , Antonio

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty solid tbf. As long as the 3 bit hitters fire you should be fine.

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

        Cheers

  9. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning, all! Left the team for a bit and came back to it, 2FT 1.2m ITB… still tempted by Bruno Ings to Torres Ronaldo… also thinking it could be worth a -4 to replace Barnes with someone up to 8.4m? Any thoughts appreciated as always 🙂

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Digne Tierney (Livramento Tsimikas)
    Salah Bruno Raphinha Benrahma Barnes
    Antonio Ings (Obafemi)

    Or could WC be the best option?

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

      I wouldn't WC that. And your proposed two transfers look fine.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers both x
        Hopefully CR7 starts! Been going back and forth on him v Lukaku.

        Thoughts on replacing Barnes up to 8.4m for a hit? He’s been crap as has City this week, just wish I could get Jota (Tsimikas in the way….)

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      your plan so good if u don't want to use WC now

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

      interesting, i'm considering those exact moves and moving barnes but only 1FT so would be for -8. I can only spend 7.5m though

      def wouldn't wildcard yet, don't think you'll be better off and worth the wait imo
      with 2FT Ings to DCL Barnes to Greenwood Torres also works and gives you an extra week of info

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Very true, thanks. Just scary going without Cristiano!

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

          have debated this all week but waiting at least for presser
          i'm trying to convince myself ronaldo will get carded as he removes his shirt when he scores on return 🙂

  10. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Ken Sema?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like a wrestler

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

    Is Bruno and Ings/Toney to Ronaldo and Torres/Greenwood worth -8? Really worried that Ronaldo will start and go HAM.

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

      Not for a -8

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

      trust your gut. if you really expect big ronaldo scores then take the hit
      I'm looking at similar -4 and still hesitant
      doesn't sit well losing bruno at home to newcastle

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

      Just don't take a -8

  12. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What do you reckon?

    Ings & TAA > Ronaldo & Christensen (or any other £5.9 defender)

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

      Depends a bit on the rest of your defence. Consider a Wolves defender. I still also quite like Digne.

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

      Honestly I would consider Semedo instead of christensen and save some money, or even Emerson for Spurs will be a gem I believe

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

        I'd be surprised if Emerson isn't introduced slowly.

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

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Duffy - Shaw - Semedo
    Gray - Benrahma - Salah
    Lukaku - Ron - Antonio

    Bench: Steele - Ayling - Allan - Gilmour

    0,2 itb so i can get Raphinha instead of benrahma next week and James instead of shaw gw 7

  14. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Double Wolves defence crazy? Considering both Coady and Marcal... Along with Traoré.

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

      Step away from the keyboard

      Immediately

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

        If you were to have Wolves defenders, Semedo has the biggest potential that's for sure

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Went all in on Wolves on my GW3 wildcard last season. Ended up with 2 gameweeks around the 7m gw rank.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, same. That keeps coming back in my memory with Saiss, Podence, Jim... :-/

    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Like it as they're only 4.5 and look good value up until December

    4. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys. Might give the aul noggin a wobble.

    5. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A keeper and a DEF, so you don't have to play them both every week.

  15. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    IS it worth taking Mahrez out for a hit this week?

    Already have Salah & Jota

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who for. I upgraded Mahrez to Allan.

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

        Hahaha... That is funny.

        How is that an upgrade? In what world?

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

      No, certainly not. He'll play.

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

      No. If Jesus doesn't play he starts i think

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

    Which is better?

    A- Tierney + Raphinha
    B- White + Torres

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

      B

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

      A

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

    Bringing in Ronaldo with 2FT, for Ings and Fernandes.

    But who is the best mid to bring in (I have 3 pool players already so no Jota Unfortunately).

    Current plan is (A) Traore

    Sanchez
    TAA, White, Digne, Shaw
    Traore, Salah, Benrahma
    (R)onaldo, Antonio, Toni

    Steele, Barnes, Gilmour, Tsimikas

    Leaves me with 1.6m ITB

    GW5 - Barnes to Raphina
    GW6- Bank
    GW7- Look to bring in Chelsea assets

    This is the plan, but is (B) Torres a better option for Bruno?

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

      Sarr

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood

  18. 15men1cup
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Quick poll:

    Best 4.5 or under defender.

    Thinking Ayling or White.......Any suggestions?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      White this week

      1. 15men1cup
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Going to be bench fodder for the foreseeable. I should have mentioned that.
        Still White?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Might as well go cheap if pure fodder

          1. 15men1cup
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            true, true, no use for the rest of the $, may as well spend it. with Ayling or White there is a possibility of rotation. I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there for 4.5 that could take the spot that I am over looking

  19. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    It looks less likely that the clubs will overturn the Brazilian revenge on player availability...

    https://www.liverpoolfc.com/amp/news/first-team/442867-jurgen-klopp-on-brazil-players-availability-v-leeds?__twitter_impression=true

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      In his early months Baby Balloon often falls asleep tucked in between his parents, in their bed. Even when he grows older and has a cot of his own in the corner of their room he still likes to snuggle in between his parents at nights. Eventually he moves into his own room but still wakes up some nights, bounces into his parents’ room and snuggles in between them.
      When Daddy Balloon feels that this has gone on long enough he has a word with his son. “You’re too big for this now. You’re not a baby any more. You have your own bedroom. You can’t squeeze into mummy and daddy’s bed at night, there isn’t enough room. This has to stop.” Baby Balloon promises that he won’t do it any more.
      One night Baby wakes up, bounces into his parent’s room and has an idea. He unties the knot in Mummy Balloon and … pssst … releases some of the air. He ties it up again and does the same with Daddy Balloon: unties the knot … pssst … lets out some air, ties it up again. He does the same with himself: unties the knot … psst … ties the knot again. Now there’s room for the three of them in the big bed and he squeezes in between his parents.
      The following morning Daddy Balloon wakes up and gives his son a serious talking to. “I’m so disappointed with you son,” he says, “I can’t believe what you’ve done. You’ve let your mother down, you’ve let me down, and worst of all, you’ve let yourself down.”

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

        Needs a much, much bigger payoff for the investment of time to get to the punchline

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You're right.
          Just imagined Almiron being told off by Paraguay FA.

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

      Lose muscle in 10 days in a hotel. What a load of horsecrap that man talks.

      Laughable.

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

    What’s going on with FPL Statistics, Allan has been due to rid for the last 3 days, was at +100 yesterday, noes at +97 but he’s had double blue arrows for the last 3 days? :/

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

      *rise * now

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      WCs don't change price

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        ALways have this problem in first international break

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

          Thanks for the replies Fulchester, sorry fo ignoring your joke, it was very good, feel like I’ve let myself down :;

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

            ;). Much better attempt at a wink

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

              Actually, it wasn’t…

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

                Gaz get a grip mate! The pressure's getting to you!

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

                  Haha, it is Harry, not pressing the Wildcard is doing my head in. In my own mind my team is ok, but to not own Lukaku and Ron is killing me 😀

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

      and people have been trading him in early then realise they need to do alot more as the GW has progressed and hit wildcard. Hence the trade-in formerly in calcs is no longer there

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

        Cheers Harry…

  21. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Considering keeping Benrahma 1 more week and then upgrade to Raphina, but 0.1 short.

    Benrahma likely to rise or Raphina likely to fall?

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

      Seems hard to predict fpl statistics in these WC times…

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

      Raphinha to fall probably, because he will most likely blank vs Liverpool and casuals will get him gone without even looking at the next fixtures first

  22. Right boot
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gundo or Torres?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gundo more nailed with Pep roulette

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

        Both very viable options, Torres more potential

  23. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you prefer?

    a. Jimenez'
    b Dennis

    Fixtures for both look great!

    Cheers

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

      Jimenez if confirmed to play

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      any other takers pls?

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A, but there's obviously a big price difference!

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      currently on Dennis lol doh !!!

  24. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Was set on starting Raphinha but am now thinking White has a better chance of keeping a cs against Norwich than Raph returning against Pool.

    Start Raph or White?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph may not even start if the Brazilian Football Association have there way right?

      1. 15men1cup
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Have white as first sub, problem solved

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

        True, but that doesn't help. If he's banned then my decision is made for me. If he isn't, I face the same dilemma.

    2. 15men1cup
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph for me. He probably has more chance of involvement than White has of a clean sheet

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

      I just doubt Arsenal will be able to keep a cs but White is still probably a better option than Raphinha this week

    4. Rex Lapis
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph for me, I don't trust Arsenal defence

  25. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do you think ddg will keep his place?
    Isn’t he the best 5.0 gk on WC?

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

      If he doesn't and Hendo falls again he will be 4.8!

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have you looked at the fixtures?

  26. FPL_Pugster
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Really don't want to WC but ive got Son (Injury) Greenwood(Minutes) Tsimikas (Dead Wood) Obafemi (Swansea??)

    What do you think???

    Sanchez
    TAA - Christensen - Tierney
    Salah/Jota/Sarr/Raphina
    CR7 - DCL - Antonio

    Subs - (4.0M) - Allan - Williams-Livramento

    Plan would be. 1) Move CR7>Rom GW7/8 2) Jota>Mount GW7/8

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

      Sorry and 3) DCL>Bamford next week

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No need for a WC. Son might not be injured. Ditch Greenwood only when it's clear he's lost his place. Tsi and Oba are bench fodder, and only need shifting if you're keen for an extra Liverpool player.

  27. shanebuckz
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Saka or traore? Or who else around this price bracket in midfield

  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jimenez or DCL?

    Is DCL definitely fit to start?

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

      Not definitely. Both carry a risk, Jimenez in terms of form and DCL in terms of fitness, but I'd be tempted to wait a little longer for all the pressers, and then pick DCL.

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

      Jim

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I’m tempted - Wolves have to score sometime!

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

      DCL was pictured in training yesterday

  29. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Most of us seem quite convinced Ronaldo is going to start, because well, it's Ronaldo.

    But how convinced are you?

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      United fans would be very upset, they are there too see him.
      Imagine the game doesnt go well, and he is benched.
      Ole wont take risk with fans

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

        he will def play it's just whether he gets the first 70 or final 20-30

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      OGS does what he is told

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

      100% he starts. Also suspect he will be subbed to standing ovation in the 2nd half

  30. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Historically People have done very well after WCing during the first International Break. What has changed now? As Lateriser pointed out no to draw conclusions? I am not WCing this week. Probably in the next. But if you have the right flexible structure for your team on WC then why not?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I try to leave as long as possible, won't be using 2nd WC till next April or so

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

        This. 30+ weeks without a WC isn't optimal to me.

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

      It's mainly because the team has done well for first 3 GWs, so I don't really feel the need to change my entire set-up (just for the sake of 1-2 players)

      If the team needs it, then go for it but I wouldn't WC just for Ronaldo or Lukaku.

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm WCing due to the state of my team. The problem with WC now is that it's unclear who is the best 4.5 keeper, whether Wolves, Spurs or Arsenal assets are worth it, West Ham players might still be good options until the EL kicks in, it's not clear how best to utilise the 3 Chelsea spots. Probably more outstanding questions about starting 11s, which may be clearer in 3-4 weeks.