Spot the Differential

Low-owned FPL pick Aubameyang can exploit Norwich in Gameweek 4

Gameweek 4 is almost upon us, which gives us an opportunity to have a look at some more Fantasy Premier League (FPL) differential options.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Arsenal, Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG

  • FPL ownership: 1.7%
  • Price: £9.9m
  • GW4-8 fixtures: NOR | bur | TOT | bha | CRY

It feels strange to include a player like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) in this section of our coverage, but the Gabon international comes into Gameweek 4 sitting in just 1.7% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads.

Having lost all three Premier League games so far, conceding nine in the process and failing to score a single goal themselves, there will understandably be reservations about investing in Arsenal assets, let alone a premium forward.

However, it’s worth noting that the Gunners have faced back-to-back matches against arguably the best two teams in Europe, and with key personnel – including Gabriel (£5.0m), Ben White (£4.4m) and Thomas Partey (£5.0m) – all set to be available for selection in Gameweek 4, Aubameyang should at least have a platform to rediscover his best form.

Encouragingly, there were glimpses of the ‘old’ Aubameyang against West Bromwich Albion in last month’s EFL Cup tie, albeit against lower-league opposition. The 32-year-old bagged a well-taken hat-trick, and will now hope to open his Premier League account for the season against the leakiest defence in the division – Norwich City – tomorrow afternoon. Aubameyang has an excellent recent record against the Canaries, too, scoring twice against them both home and away back in 2019/20.

The introduction of Martin Odegaard (£5.5m) could also be key. The Norwegian created a whopping 12 chances against Gibraltar during the international break, while last season’s performances also suggest that he can supply Mikel Arteta’s frontline with the type of service they crave.

Investing in Aubameyang is the ultimate differential punt in Gameweek 4, and while it does carry some risk, he might just be worth a look.

ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN

  • FPL ownership: 3.0%
  • Price: £5.0m
  • GW4-8 fixtures: AVL | tot | MCI | SOU | bre

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) has been a crucial part of Thomas Tuchel’s defence this season, having started and completed 90 minutes in all three Premier League matches.

There is bound to be some rotation moving forward, but with 36 clean sheets in his last 48 appearances, he may well have edged ahead of Thiago Silva (£5.4m) in the pecking order, at least for now.

The 25-year-old academy graduate found himself on the periphery of the squad last season, but has caught the eye in the clean sheet wins over Crystal Palace and Arsenal, while stepping up to help the Blues keep Liverpool at bay despite going down to 10 men following Reece James’ (£5.6m) red card in Gameweek 3. 

Defensively, amongst team-mates, he ranks top for interceptions and clearances, and second for aerial duels won and recoveries, which does suggest that he should do well for bonus if they can keep a clean sheet in the coming matches.

Following his international run-outs against Scotland and Faroe Islands, the 25-year-old is expected to start against Aston Villa in Gameweek 4. Dean Smith’s side have managed just nine shots on target against Watford (a), Newcastle United (h) and Brentford (h) combined, while Chelsea’s fixture run between Gameweeks 7 and 11 is particularly appealing too.

Christensen hands FPL managers a cheap route into one of the best defences in Europe, and providing you have a playing bench who can sometimes step in, he looks like an excellent option for our backlines.

FRANCISCO TRINCAO

  • FPL ownership: 0.8%
  • Price: £5.9m
  • GW4-8 fixtures: wat | BRE | sou | NEW | avl

Francisco Trincão (£5.9m) has enjoyed a promising start to life at Wolverhampton Wanderers, starting all three Premier League matches and bagging his first goal for the club in the 4-0 EFL Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

Encouragingly, the Portuguese international is improving with each game, and came close to opening his Premier League account against Manchester United in Gameweek 3, only to be denied by an excellent goal-line clearance by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m). He later scuffed a shot wide when in a decent goalscoring position, too, which does suggest that he needs to work on his finishing, but the fact he is getting into these positions is of course a positive.

Despite losing three matches in a row, Wolves have faced tough opponents in Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Man Utd, and for those eyeing up their attacking assets, the underlying numbers do point to a change of fortunes. 

Offensively, Wolves boast the third-highest expected goals (xG) from open-play tally (4.39), ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool, while their 57 goal attempts and 36 shots in the box also stand-out. 

The next step for Lage’s men is to turn convert those numbers into points, and handily for the Molineux outfit, they now have one of the best runs of fixtures in the division from Gameweek 4 onwards, stretching right the way through to Gameweek 14.

It was also noted by Stevie Eye Test FPL in his excellent Wolves analysis, due to Trincão’s ability in tighter spaces, these next matches against low-block terms may actually suit him more.

Despite Daniel Podence (£5.5m) pushing for a start, it seems likely that Trincão will get the nod again at Watford, and priced at just £5.9m, could be a nice differential option given his schedule.

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

    What are your decisions in the situations like that one?

    Traore - good stats, poor record in the past, Wolves passed the eye tests, good incoming fixtures for a long period

    Sarr - worse stats but should be a better finisher, focal point of the team, would say better fixtures GW 5 and 6 but could keep him max until GW 7

    Is it just toss a coin situation?

    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr. Traore is like Barnes, clearly trap.

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That’s not a coin toss! You just demonstrated the different strengths and weaknesses. What do you value more?

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

        Pretty much haha

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

        Can we have 2 in 1 please ?! 😀

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

      Traore is such a bad fpl pick historically so I’d go Sarr even considering fixtures

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

        Sarr fixtures are even better than Traore in next 3

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

      Sarr. Sarr has better chance to score goals while Traore has better chance to create assists. Goals gives more points than assists.

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

      Sarr penalites.

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

      Sarr on penalties. 100% nailed and a talisman

    7. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Fornals

    8. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr of the two, but I might be forced to go Traore as I don’t want to double up with Dennis

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

      I'd go Traore.

      I always pick the high upside option when given two options like this. Maybe that's a flaw of the way I play but it's also more fun and I think if you get these sorts of decisions compounded correctly, you can set yourself up for an elite season not a merely 'good' one.

      There is plenty to like about Traore but mainly the change in his position which means he can buck the trend of his past season's failings. I see other people doubting him as a good thing rather than a drawback.

      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That’s why I’m going with Harrison instead of Sarr and Traore!

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

    I mean... why aren't reporters pressing managers more on whether players will start? Who cares about all that other stuff they ask?

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

      What do you think will be the outcome?

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

        Gut is saying ban upheld, if it wasn't surely it would have been sorted by now.

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

        What Ole said was an obvious hint that he will come on in the second half. So the question is how likely is Ole to mislead us either as a joke or to keep his cards close to his chest. Hope someone does some research on this today haha

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

          What Ole said meant absolutely nothing, you do realise.

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

            Sure, but the way he said it meant everything 😉

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

          Don’t think much about anything that was said was obvious.

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

            Well, it's obvious Ole acknowledged the fact that we don't know whether he'll start and he does

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

      you think managers are revealing who is starting. cmon. that makes zero sense.

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

        I don't think that Bielsa will have problem with such approach:)

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

          Gotta love Bielsa, wish he managed all 20 clubs!

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

        Please Ole please tell me. I need this man, they’re gonna sack me just tell me if McTominay will cover for Fred.

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

        Yeah, I'm just thinking if they were to press them, you'd might get more hints out of the way they'd respond 🙂

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

          no, it wouldn't.
          managers are not swayed by how many times a reporter(s) asks a question.

  3. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed.

    a) F Torres, Marçal, B Williams
    or
    b) Traore, Laporte, Livramento

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

    Traoré / OR / Torres / OR / Trincão?

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

      You’ve got OR twice.

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

        you're right

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

      Torres - treat yourself

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

        his stats are so good but we just don't know what their lineup will be.

    3. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore. Pep will be mean

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

        I'm thinking Traore. Maybe even Sarr.

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

      Is OR = Oriol Romeu?

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

        yes.

  5. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    2FT 0.8ITB
    Sanchez
    Taa Digne White Shaw
    Fernandes Salah Benrahma Raph
    Toney Antonio

    Foster Ings Brownhill Tsimikas

    A) Ings/Fernandes > Lukaku (c)/Greenwood (Given Lukaku is fit)
    B) Ings/Fernandes/Tsimikas > CR7/Jota/B.Williams (-4)

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm probably going B myself

  6. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Afternoon, has Son been ruled out do we know?

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

      No but the manager comments aren’t promising.

      Nuno Espirito Santo: "Sonny is not so well. I don't know [if it's serious]. Let's wait and see. The doctors will make the analysis."

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmmm thanks, very ambiguous. Jota might have to come in then.

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

      yes, does not look good this weekend

  7. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With the quote of Benitez on DCL, it makes more sense to have Bamford over DCL on WC?

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

      No idea hmm

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

      Bamford and Jimenez are nice long term picks

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

    Can anyone give a round up of pressers? Will Ronaldo/DCL start? How long Firmino out?

    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo - will definitely be on the pitch
      DCL - not fully fit, but has been training, albeit with pain
      Firmino - no info on the length he is out

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

        Does that mean Ronaldo might not start or might be hooked early?

        1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ole has NEVER told the press whether a player would definitely start

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

            The wording makes it seem like he’ll come on as a sub

      2. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        My personal interpretation:
        Ronaldo - doesn't start, comes as a sub
        DCL - starts, same as last time, flagged and started.
        Firmino - tricky, Jota starting now means Jota has started 3/4 games. We could see him start again next time regardless of Firmino's injury, but still rotation risk.

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

      Ffscout Twitter has all the quotes.

      - Ronaldo will def be on the pitch at some point
      - DCL is training but still with some pain

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

      if DCL's injury is that bad, it would be insanity to have him in full training, so you'd be surprised if he didn't start.

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

    Which, this week?
    A) Bruno Ings to Torres CR7
    B) Ings Barnes to DCL/Jimenez (which?) Torres
    C) Bruno Ings Barnes to CR7 Torres 8.4m mid (not Jota)
    2FT 1.2 ITB

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

    Thanks 🙂

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

      C could be anyone, including Sarr to save money

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

      I'd do A I think with no clear news on DCL. I might do similar for a hit

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

        Think so… just means I have to keep Barnes:/

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

    Best 4.5m GK still Sanchez?

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

      He is for me. But there are others especially in the short term if Allison or ederson are unable to play

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

      Best of an average bunch still.

  11. Exeterslowly
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know if lukaku will start. If he does then he is my captain but not quite sure what tuchel has said. Currently on holiday in magaluf!

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Said he has trained all week fine

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

        Cheers I have Ronny, lukaku and Salah. Can’t make my mind up who to give the armband. I doubt Ronny will start so that rules him out

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

      Lukaku was back in training so stick armband on him and enjoy Maga!

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

        Haha it’s boiling but pretty quiet for a place like this. Lukaku it is then

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

      Tuchel says he’s fine.

      "He came back two days ago. He trained yesterday and today no problem at all."

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

        Cheers. It might even be a good differential given that a lot of people will captain Ronny (even if he does play only 30 mins or less) the man is dangerous. Can’t stand him but leave personalities aside he can score. I guess people are also keeping it safe by captaining Salah.

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

    Which one is best:

    A Wilson to DCL/Bamford (captain Salah)
    B Bruno and WIlson to Torres and Ronaldo (c) (-4)

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

      B for me

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

  13. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Three premium WC is happening. Any suggestions on the team?

    Sanchez, steele
    Taa, livermanto, Williams, Coady, white
    Salah, raphinia, traore, sarr, alan
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Lukaku

    Alan or sissoko as 5th mid?

    Better 4.5 than coady?

    Or sarr to gray and coady to semedo/Christensen?

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

      It’s about as good as it gets for a 3 premium plus TAA team

      I’d only be going for 2 premiums though as think it’s too much sacrifice elsewhere

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's a no for me. One of Ronaldo or Lukaku is enough and the way the fixtures are set up then Ronaldo next 3/4 games and switch out to big Rom. Neither will haul v bigger teams. They'll barely return.

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

      I made this similar:

      Bachmann

      TAA - Semedo - Reguilon

      Salah - Raphinha - Gray - Odegaard

      Antonio - Lukaku - Ronaldo

      Begovic - Livramento - Allan - Williams

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

      To me it's 4 premiums including TAA

  14. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Torres
    B) Jota

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota

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

      B

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

      Jota for me

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

      Jota

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

      Why Torres? They have Leicester next not to mention that Foden and debryne are back?

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

    Is DCL still a buy with Benitez saying he has been training even although not fully fit?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking it's not worth the risk with so many good forwards

    2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I mean, he's been playing despite not being fully fit

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

      Think so, doesn’t sound like he’s gonna be missing the game and could even be fully fit by the time the game comes around on Monday

  16. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Seems Bielsa himself still doesn't know if Raphinha will be available. FIFA increasingly turning the game into a farce with the oversaturated clown show that international football has become in recent years.

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

      No as nobody knows yet.

  17. unclesbasement
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Had to do a -8. Not proud of it but my team was a mess with no Son and raphinha expected to not start. Plan is to do a -4 next week to get rid of lukaku and greenwood for salah and dcl. Thoughts?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA,Coufal,Regulion,White(Amartey)
    Jota,Greenwood.Benrahma(Raphinha,Brownhill)
    Ronaldo(C),Lukaku,Antonio

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

      I have already used my wildcard so that isnt a possibility

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      -12 over 2 weeks, why not WC

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

        Already used it

        1. The Left Duke #3
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          and still ripping your team apart with hits seems crazy to me. I hate hits personally and a -8 is a no go for me but each their own.

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

            I believe the players I have brought in can score me alot enough points to validate the hit. After more thought I will now be doing a hit next week. Dont get me wrong having to make minus transfers sucks but my team was in a horrible state.

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

      You’re team is fine now.
      No need for another hit next week.

      Can’t have everyone for every week - got to plan for a few weeks at a time.

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

        I guess so. Its just missing out on salah can be really huge especially when you look at the next 3 fixture. I reckon I can hold and then go through with the plan and avoid minus points

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

          You need someone to say this. CHILL. You’ve already used your wild card and will be doing a -12? You can’t have everyone, so taking hits each week to get them in isn’t they play.

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

            yeah thanks for knocking some sense into me. Im planning on saving my transfer

  18. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Benitez comments around DCL is annoying. What is he getting at? DCL was injured and now he's not? Or he's still carrying on through the pain barrier?

    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's still carrying on through the pain barrier

      I think he will start but will be subbed out early if Everton is winning

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

      He trained yesterday. Would they let him train if he was in immense pain and couldn’t play?

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

      Still is or he wouldn't have mentioned the pain. Fit enough to start but not fully fit.

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

      DCL confirmed out - there has been an incredible supporting analysis here:

      https://twitter.com/FPL_Will/status/1436001999175176193

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Quality.

        DCL is out of my squad then!

    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Seems like DCL is training to show to Benitez he can play even he is not fit... have no idea what to do with him now.
      Also have Raphinha to worry about...

  19. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Team as it stands 1FT 0.8m ITB

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Tsimikis White Shaw Coufal
    Salah Bruno Raphinha Benrahma Barnes
    Ings Antonio Obafemi

    Bruno & Ings --> Ronaldo (C) & greenwood would cost a -4 but that would leave me with a non playing bench this week of Raphinha Tsimikis Obafemi, not to mention having to start that terrible pick Barnes against City in a 442.

    Throw in the issue of not being able to get Jota because of Tsimikis, should I pull the trigger on the WC?

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

    Small world. Went out for a few drinks last night and met a dude that must post on here cos he kept on about being bottomed. Seemed like a nice fella

  21. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota or Torres do we reckon?

    Bobby our for long?

  22. diabydoesgallas
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any other Callum Wilson owners here? What are you doing with him? I decided to trade him out for Jimenez, sounds like he could be out for a while.

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

      Holding him for this week, only because I only have one FT and want to keep open the option of upgrading him to Lukaku for free next week. Playing Ben White this week 🙂

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

      Am an owner, will get rid next week for free and play a bench player this week. Sucks but was always a risk. When they said they aren't putting a time line on it, to me that spells get him out.

  23. Diro
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is someone considering Jimenez as an option ? He has good fixture

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

      If he is confirmed to play I’ll likely get him in over DCL - based on what we’re hearing about him being in pain still.

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

        That's exactly my intention

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

      just 'someone', only one?
      he starts. he is in my team.

  24. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the best one-week-punt under 6.6? Then I would transfer out for Raphinha…

    Or is it better to not book a transfer on WC?

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

      Just get Raph. But if you really want a one week punt, Odegaard could be a decent one.

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

        What ive noticed with odegaard is that hes a good team player. Hes not one to get the assist but rathere the assist to the assist. I dont think he is a good fpl asset

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

      I would go Saka

    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Benrahma Gray or Traore, take your pick

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

    Current defenders

    TAA, Shaw, Coufal (Livramento/Amartey)

    Who is the best 5.0m or under defender for GWs 5-10?

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

      I'd try my luck with Tierney

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

        That is what I've been thinking so far. Him or Ayling

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

      I mean as a replacement for Coufal!

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

    Is this insane?

    Ings, Son and Perica to Auba, Jimenez and Ødegaard for -8?

    Will switch from 4-4-2 and 3-4-3

    Feeling somewhat punty today

    Current team:
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal Livramento Omobamidele
    Salah Bruno Son Benrahma Brownhill
    Ings Antonio Perica

  27. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Livramento worth the 0.1 over Williams? He would be my fifth defender.

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

      yes.

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

      I like Livramento, good player I would have him over Williams.

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

      Probably not for the 5th spot. But if you can he certainly seems like a decent option with some upside.

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

      Probably, never have any confidence in Norwich keeping a cleansheet

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

    I have Toney in my starting eleven, should I hold for this week or take a hit to get DCL or Jimi in?

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

      I would personally go for jimi but that is just my view. Not sure if DCL will be 100% fit?

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

        Thanks, even for a hit? just not sure if Jimi is firing on all cylinders yet?

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

      What's the problem with having Toney?

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

        Not sure he will score and could even be a 0 - 0.

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

          If you could be sure who was going to score this game would be very easy, right? Just hold him, he's fit, has a decent fixture, has just got off the mark in the Premier League. Seems crazy to consider a hit for DCL with some niggling injury doubts and Jimenez who hasn't yet scored after a horror injury.

  29. anish10
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Captain ronaldo or Lukaku?

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

      cr7

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku imo.

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

      Lukaku

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

      Ronaldo if you think he starts otherwise Lukaku

  30. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez and Tsimikas 4-4-2 over Jota and Benrahma 3-5-2 really messed up my start.

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

      hindsight FPL is easy.

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

        I am talking about outcome. Really got me stuck now. Worst case scenario happened, Jota starting 3/4, and possibly more.