Scout Notes

Salah on target as Liverpool assets prosper at Leeds

We continue our Scout Notes of the weekend’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches with analysis of Leeds United v Liverpool.

For a recap of all of Saturday’s action, check out our Scoreboard summary here.

LEEDS UNITED 0-3 LIVERPOOL

  • Goals: Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), Fabinho (£5.4m), Sadio Mane (£11.9m)
  • Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m), Thiago (£5.4m)
  • Bonus (projected): Alexander-Arnold x3, Alisson (£6.0m) x2, Thiago x1, Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) x1
  • Red cards: Pascal Struijk (£4.4m)

SALAH JOINS 100 CLUB

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) netted his 100th Premier League goal by slotting in from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s (£7.5m) perfect cross. 

The Egyptian is the 30th player to have joined the ‘100 club’, with only four others reaching the milestone in fewer appearances. 

In a match where Liverpool outshot their opponents 30-9, Salah was lively throughout, registering three shots in the box and 1.22 expected goals (xG). 

He also came close to adding an assist when Thiago (£5.4m) headed home, but the Egyptian was a yard offside.

Liverpool doubled their lead after Leeds failed to clear an Alexander-Arnold corner, with Fabinho (£5.4m) smashing home from six-yards out, with Sadio Mane (£11.9m) firing in during injury time for the Reds third.

The Senegalese winger finally scored with his 10th shot and third big chance of the game.

Sadio Mane’s shot map v Leeds United in Gameweek 4

TRENT’S CREATIVITY

Alexander-Arnold served up his second double-digit haul of the season, via an assist, clean sheet and three bonus points.

The England international’s creativity was again on show, as he created five chances and attempted nine crosses. In fact, his totals of 20 chances created, including four big chances, are both more than any other player in the game.

Again, we saw plenty of infield movements, which is captured on his Gameweek 4 touch heat map:

It’s also worth noting that Diogo Jota (£7.7m) was a little unfortunate not to register an assist with six created chances, with Mane particularly wasteful in front of goal. 

ELLIOTT INJURED

An excellent match was overshadowed by an unfortunate ankle injury to Harvey Elliott (£5.5m), who was stretchered off just after the hour mark.

As a result, Pascal Struijk (£4.4m) was sent off, and will now sit out Leeds’ next three fixtures.

LEEDS YET TO WIN IN LEAGUE

Following this afternoon’s defeat, Leeds are still yet to win in the Premier League, but with fixtures easing from Gameweek 5 to 10 (see below), the likes of Raphinha (£6.5m) and Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) still look like good options for our FPL squads.

Junior Firpo (£4.8m) took up some nice advanced positions, especially in the first-half, and could be one to add to the Watchlist, though Leeds will be without Struijk and possibly Diego Llorente (£4.5m), too, who limped off in the first-half with a hamstring injury.

LEEDS XI: Meslier, Ayling, Llorente (Struijk 33), Cooper, Firpo, Phillips, Dallas, Rodrigo (Roberts 45), Raphinha, Harrison (James 68), Bamford

LIVERPOOL XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago (Keita 90+3), Elliott (Henderson 63), Salah, Mane, Jota (Oxlade-Chamberlain 82)

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

    Had to WC to get Trent in. Thoughts on this WC team?

    Ramsdale/Sanchez • 4.0
    TAA • Rudiger • Marcal • Livramento • Brandon Williams
    Salah • Jota • Raphinha • Gallagher • 4.5
    Ronaldo • DCL • Bamford/Jimenez/Antonio

    Will give me 1m itb with Bamford and 1.5m with Jimenez/Antonio

    Will do Ronaldo + Marcal to Lukaku + Reece James in gw7 for Chelsea's ridiculous run.

    Thoughts?

    1. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If I can suggest, I'd go with Semedo over Rudiger for a couple weeks, then bring James in for GW7.

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

      Looks great.
      Maybe try fitting in Dias or Cancelo.

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think maybe a little early for gallagher, maybe Gray first then switch to Gallagher

  2. FPL Brains
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    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just about taken #1 off Andy in the Top 10k league. Ran each other close, got Gray to go and White to come on.

    Sitting just outside Top 600 OR so I'm pleased with the WC.

    Hope it went as well for everyone else.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      well done, did you start with Benrahma?

      1. FPL Brains
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        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah man. He had a solid preseason and reminded me a bit of Mahrez.

    2. Geriatric Unathletic
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What year did you make top 10K, or am I missing something in your history?

      1. FPL Brains
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        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah fair question, was on my uni email account which after I graduated was lost.

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
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          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yep I think I must have lost mine too 🙂

          1. FPL Brains
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            2 years, 6 months ago

            That's ashame.

        2. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I'm still using it on my Uni email. I think I should change it Asap.

          1. FPL Brains
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            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Make sure you renew your UniDays (if they still do that!) before it's too late too.

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

      how do you get in the top 10k league?
      assuming it's for folks who made top 10k any season?

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
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        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Great rank last year for your first attempt ! 🙂

    4. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’m sitting at 23rd in that league.

      Would probably get me a higher slot in almost any other league!

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        (7k OR just now, so need to climb!!)

        1. FPL Brains
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          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice one dude

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers VR

    5. MC Hammer
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What’s the league code please, if it’s open?

      1. FPL Brains
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        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not sure unfortunately, the owner just renews it I think. Someone is bound to know though.

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

    Would you WC this team?

    Sanchez
    Shaw Ayling Livramento
    Salah Son Jota Benrahma
    Ronaldo Ings Antonio
    4m Gilmour Webster Tsimi

    1 FT 0.3 ITB

    Issues as I see it:
    No Trent
    Son Antonio Webster Tsimikas not playing
    Ings Benrahma not performing

    1. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah man. Its a weigh up of not WC and struggling for a few weeks with small hits, or rip the bandaid off, do your research, don't listen to all the advice on here and go with your gut.

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
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        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry, but there is some great advice on here. Trick is to read, listen and filter out the sound advice from the not so.

        1. FPL Brains
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          There's a ton of average advice and alot of bandwagon jumping.

          Like I said, do your research, don't listen to (key word here being) all, the advice and stick to your gut.

        2. FPL Brains
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          2 years, 6 months ago

          Mind you, I think we're getting to the same thing haha.

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

      No TAA*, Son*, Benrahma*, Ings*, Antonio*...

      I think I would.

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings have Everton next.

      wait on Son news. if not, Son+tsimikas > TAA + Raphinha -4 would be valid move

    4. Matt Sk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings is an issue with the fixtures coming up, Benrahma could still do something I think. With the injured players I would wait for more news and then decide if wc or not

    5. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Lots of problems in that lineup that will lose you many points in the coming weeks.

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

    Best option?

    A) Antonio to Bamford
    B) Benrahma to Raphina

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

      B

    2. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      A mate. Bamford looks better than Raph.

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
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        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with Viva.

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

      B. Although I’m still not sold on Raphinha. Feel like he’s getting chosen for last season and not this one.

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

    DCL or M Antonio?

    Or rather DCL + Rece James vs
    M Antonio + M Alonso..

    Have to decide before price change :/

    1. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go A if you're definitely making a switch, but I'd wait until after the midweek European games personally.

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

        I would, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make the transfers after the price changes..
        I really like both DCL and Antonio, but it does seem that not having Lukaku and Ronaldo is a suicide..
        I need 4 forwards!

  6. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ings -> DCL
    B) Ings+Fernandes -> Ronaldo+Jota (-4)

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

      A

    2. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      A)

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Gandalf
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B last week’s main transfer so probably A from that

    5. Geriatric Unathletic
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I would still be tempted by "B". Price of CR7 likely to climb swiftly and may too expensive if left, and then not such an easy jump to Lukaku if wanted later.

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

    Repost sorry

    Guys two doubts over Antonio and benrahma. I bought Antonio at 7.5m and I bought Ben at 6.2m. Will both drops affect my sp?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio won't if only dropping once, Ben would but doesn't really look like dropping

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

        Thanks

    2. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nah. If Antonio is 7.9 you're fine. Basically any 0.2, you'll get 0.1. If someone is 0.3 up, you'll still get 0.1 profit.

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

        Thanks

  8. Igz08
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With Antonio out, I need to start one of Gilmour / Livramento next week -> or do one of these?

    A) Tsimi -> Marcal
    B) Tsimi -> Williams
    C) Toney -> DCL
    D) Gilmour -> Grey
    E) Play Gilmour/Liv

    1. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gilmour or A. Depending on your other issues if any.

      1. Igz08
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm, going okay, into top 100k with most performing. Tsimi/Toney/Gilmour are the fall guys for sure

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
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          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I think you need to update your linked Team if you want more concise advice.

    2. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A looks best long term move. Tsimikas won't play unless of injury

      1. Igz08
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That’s what I’m thinking. I’ve gotta move him anyway so might as well do the move now !

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      logical move? A
      but Toney is about to drop in price, I think C is good.

      1. Igz08
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Would want to wait to see DCL play again. If he scores again will be really hard to say no - plus Toney fixtures turn awful

  9. Scholes Out For Summer
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on going to Saka instead of Raphinha? Just think maybe can get ahead of the Arsenal curve and Leeds still look very unconvincing

    1. FPL Brains
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      Saka hasn't done anything yet though. I'd wait.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
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        2 years, 6 months ago

        Neither has Raph to be fair, but he's like 40% ownership in top 10k

        1. FPL Brains
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          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah but that doesn't mean we gotta follow that trend.

          I've personally made the Traore mistake, most made the Barnes mistake.

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
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            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            same regretting the Traore pick but will see if floodgates open now for Wolves

            Trying not to follow the Raphinha train if they continue playing like headless chickens. Saka looks promising

    2. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He does look very overrated to me. I’m not sure what all the hype is about tbh.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
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        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        did well last season, but Leeds just look to be over compensating right now and really frantic on both ends of the pitch.

    3. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not convinced on Leeds either

      Im thinking of getting pepe this week for a two week punt

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
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        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pepe is very interesting option! Could be a decent Mount placeholder

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pepe does appear to be an option possibly, he has the appeal of Torssard, but still, some people will get him

          1. barton fc
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            It would be for two week till wc, would never want him long term but this these fixtures i can see worse two week punts

            Leeds of course have a history of been good going forward but the xG and big chances created are poor so far

            So maybe a risky punt over raoh could be the way to go

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Pepe is a punt, not a bad one, but Raph isnt highly owned enough to cause damage, you could also call Raph a punt

              1. barton fc
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I do like Leeds and have no doubt then will turn it round but the form does look great for raph or for leeds so it does feel like a good chance to do something different (granted i don't love any of the other options either)

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Also not convinced by Leeds, but Raphinha is just a really great player & gonna be fine. He looked very good today imho, could have had an assist and they played very tough opponent. Guy's gonna play for a top club some day.

    4. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raphinha is class and Saka is struggling for form too.

    5. Geriatric Unathletic
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Saka is a great shout with fixtures to match and no european commitments. Was thinking how to "cover" leeds great run myself and after today likely Antonio to Bamford.

  10. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With the plan to wc gw7 makes sense to ship Antonio

    Who are the best replacement for Mahrez and Antonio? (0.7ITB)

    1. FPL Brains
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      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rest of the team, so we just don't recommend players you have?

      1. barton fc
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Mahrez greenwood Salah benni
        Antonio Ronaldo

        (tismi block jota, tho i could do Mahrez + tismi > jota + dinge/ semedo and keep Antonio)

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

          Started responding before this.

          So Lukaku and Pepe for me.

          1. barton fc
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Lukaku only leaves me 5.8 for a mid, seel like it makes more sense to DCL and have a decent mid tbh

            Have tismi so jota isn't an option, un less i keep Antonio go back 5 for a week witch could be an option tbf

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

      Assuming 19.3 itb for two?

      Ronaldo and a 6.8 (Raphinha, Saka, Sarr etc)
      Lukaku and a 7.8 (Greenwood, Jota, Pepe)

      I think I’d go Lukaku and Jota.

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

        i messed up my maths! it was 17.3 itb never mind...

  11. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need opinion, do I need to get Trent back in my team? If so any idea how?

    Current team:

    Sanchez
    Shaw Rudiger Coady Duffy
    Salah Jota Gray Benrahma
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Subs; Steele Livramento Mendy Antonio

    1FT £0.4ITB

    1. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why did you get rid in the first place?

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Probably sacrificed for the 3 premiums on WC

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No way you will get TAA back
      unless sacrifying Antonio

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I thought he was the only one I could sacrifice to bring in Ronaldo and Lukaku. Now feel like I’ve mad a massive mistake.

        Do I need him back?

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
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          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thems the breaks. We try, we fail, we go again! No player is a "MUst". It all depends on how you use the funds released. We are only 4 weeks in with another 34 to go, do NOT panic. Plenty of time left to sort your Team out.

          1. Geriatric Unathletic
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            • 13 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Having said that. TAA will not be leaving my Team any time soon (hopefully).

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

      Yes - he is perhaps only “ must have “

      1. FPL Brains
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        2 years, 6 months ago

        I agree. TAA will have a slot in my team till the end bar injury.

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Only 5 pts more than Dias and 1.5m saving

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm Dias is a very good shout

        1. dabber7
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          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Antonio to Scarlett (or similar) and Coady to Trent, seems to be the only way, to answer your original question.

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

    Toying with pulling WC?

    Squad,

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

    Steele, Gilmour, Williams, Amartey,

    .1

    WC squad,

    Ramsdale,
    Trent, Alonso, Marcel,
    Salah, Torres, Greenwood, Gallagher, Kovacic
    Lukaku, Ronaldo

    Steele, Livramento, Williams, Scarlett

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The last two mids, dont expect much from them

    2. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is ramsdale nailed?

      I'd also swap kovacic out - doesn't give you any Chelsea movement if you need it. Would also let you upgrade williams

    3. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Stopped reading at Ramsdale

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
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        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Rasdale could well be the best 4.5 keeper if can keep his place. Arsenal defence isonly likely to improve with returning players and fixtures are mint for short/mid term.

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
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          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          However. I ama Gooner and have stuill stuck with Sanchez (for now).

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I’m a Spurs fan and I have Ramsdale on my wc, everything seems wrong, my gut says this is really bad

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Another O.K.ish Team. Having 3 big hitters plus TAA just unbalances the Team too much in my oppinion. However a uber cheap defence Liveramento, williams, White along with TAA does make it possible to get a half decent midfield. I would also look to a playing 5.5 Fwd, Dennis or Hwang (needs more time to check on nildness), rather than a nonplaying/2 pointer mid.

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

    Any chance DCL drops tomorrow so I can bring him in, what do you think? If he performs no way right?

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

      Unless he doesn’t play or come off with that toe injury - in which case you’d probably not want to bring him in.

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

        Yeah, even tho he is on -76% and three red arrows… damn. Thanks.

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
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          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Brought him in on my W.C so really hoping he plays and scores tommorow to stop any further sales.

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

    GW5 captaincy will be an interesting one

    Salah:
    - Just under 3 day turnaround from AC Milan on Wednesday night to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon
    - Palace will have had 7 days to rest & prepare from the Spurs game

    Ronaldo:
    - 5 days rest between Young Boys (oo-er!) on Tuesday night and West Ham on Sunday afternoon
    - West Ham have just under 3 days recovery from Thursday night in Croatia playing Dinamo Zagreb

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      could depend on West Ham lineup vs DZ, not a huge squad but will be rotation - a knock for Rice or Soucek and they could be ripe for a battering

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

        Yep if West Ham play the reserves they can give a better account of themselves on Sunday

        If they play a full team on Thursday, Sunday will be a shock to their system & could be a very difficult day at the office

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

        Antonio as an outlet and a source of pressing will be massively missed. Who will even start there instead?

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yarmolenko or Bowen

    2. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Ronaldo based on WHU's EL team right?

      EL messed with Liverpool, United, Arsenal and plenty others for years.

    3. Matt Sk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going Grealish like in gw 2 when a lot of people blanked on (c)

    4. Scholes Out For Summer
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      seems like youre leaning towards an United player with these handpicked stats lol

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

        There are no stats there dude - only fixtures and recovery times

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

      Lukaku vs Spurs gotto be up there...

    6. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Team Salah all day long

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

        He'll always be involved - so dangerous

        But Palace have really suprised me with how good they've been - they look like a proper team this year on the eye test

        And statistically they're also sitting with one of the best XGc figures in the league at this point (5th in the table) - with a full week to prepare and with their work rate I'm not sure I see them getting embarrassed - more like a hard fought 1-0 or 2-1 maybe

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

          Very good points imho. But still not sure I can trust Ronaldo as much as I trust Salah. That's why probably I'm gonna go with the Egyptian, cannot say I'm 100% confident with this choice though. It's very possible I'm making the same mistake I did when Bruno first came to the PL and I ignored him for so long.

        2. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Regarding xGc it's a bit small sample, but still they looked much better than in the last season and better than what we would have expected after the Chelsea game imho. I guess we must stop treating them as weaping boys but we'll see. On the other hand, Liverpool looked really great offensively today.

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

          Salah playing at HOME just swings away from CR7 in my oppinion. However lets see what European games throw up and debate again Friday :).

  15. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Good to save ft? Only 1ft, 0.1itb
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw White ayling
    Salah mount raphinha benrahma
    DCL Ronaldo
    (foster gilmour livramento antonio)

  16. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to dump first Antonio or Toney ?

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

      Toney

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Toney maybe isn't all that bad, but his price gonna plummet now. Everyone's selling

  17. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC team activated:

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Marcal White
    Salah Raphina Gray
    Ronaldo Lukaku DCL

    Bench: Steele, Sissoko, Gilmour, Williams

    1. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Livramento over Williams

      Bench makes me vomit a bit...

      1. BlzE_94
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        0.2 ITB

        Haha i know but i don't really rate any of the midfield options other than Salah!

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

          Team looks O.K. but what are you going to do when the City mids and Chelsea mids start firing? You can't captain all 3 big guns and so makes cost unsustainable.

          Lukaku and Gray = £ 17.1
          DCL and Mount + = £ 15.7

          I know which pair and an extra 1.4 Million I would rather have 🙂

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

      Not having any of the 7-8m is a worry in my opinion, especially long term

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

        7-8m mids sorry

  18. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    For next 2 GWs
    A) Jota
    B) Greenwood
    C) Pogba

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota

    2. Matt Sk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Early thoughts ?

    1) Antonio to Bam, 352
    2) Tsim to Wolves def, 451
    3) Tsim Greenwood/Bruno to Wolves def Jota -4, 451
    4) Antonio to Jim, 352

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

      2. Fixes the Tsimi problem.

  20. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GW6 captaincy? Was set on Salah but Brentford looks very solid defensively and Ronaldo has AV at home. His EO will be very high probably. Probably gonna captain Salah anyway, but that's a concern.

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

      DCL

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

      2 weeks is a long time in FPL. However I would probably go for CR7 at home v Villa over Salah anyways.

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

    Arsenal midfielders all just seem overpriced tbf.

    I cannot see any value whatsover.

    1. Matt Sk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Want Odegaard but I didn't see the game and when I asked around here people weren't positive so guess I'll wait 1-2 gws if he does something

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

      pepe.

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

      ESR will be great value if keeps fit and playing. Saka is being overlooked considering the fixtures ahead.

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

    Toney out for a hit aye?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He is an issue, but he only has Wolves.

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

        Wolves haven’t looked bad at the back though and Toney has blanked against worse defences

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          he is on pens, he could get something vs wolves. I give him 35% chance

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

    Loving it. Gambled on 3 premiums on WC and all delivered, this game week at least!

    Game week rank of 31k and rank move from 980,000 to 300,000

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

      Nice one!

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

      No assets tomorrow?

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

        Nope. I actually forgot there was another game 😉

    3. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Awesome. Happy for you mate

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well done for this week. Good luck for the future.

  24. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    In a bit of a fix , advice would be highly appreciated
    Current XI

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Marcal
    Salah, Jota, Green, Gray
    DCL, Antonio, CR7
    Bench: Steele, Duffy, Ayling, Allan
    0 ITB
    As many, Im considering shipping Antonio, but wiv no cash itb, bamford is not a direct option.

    Underconsideration are
    A) Ayling+ Antonio ---> Livra + Bamford (-4)
    B) Antonio ---> ASM (1.2 itb)
    C) Antonio + Allan ---> Dennis + Raphinha (-4)

    Any guidance would be much appreciated

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

      I’d just start Ayling v Newcastle.
      He had a shot in the box today.

      Roll the transfer.

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

      I would hold. Not sure why so many want to shift

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

        Cheers lads, yeah im more inclined to keep , if i had 0.2 itb probs would switch to bam as it would be easier to get antonio back after he drops in price tonight but yeah thought I'd check out my options.

  25. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you wildcard this squad? Must have Salah…

    Sanchez • Steele
    TAA • White • Shaw • Ayling • Tsimi
    Jota • Bruno • Gundo • Benrahma • Brownhill
    Toney • Ronaldo • Antonio

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

      Bruno and jota to Salah and traore

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

      Def don’t wildcard.

      Bruno to Salah and then downgrade someone for -4

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

    How is this WC?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA, James, Marcal, Duffy (Livra)
    Salah, Jota, Greenwood, Allan (Mcarthur)
    Lukaku, CR7 (Hwang)

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

      Not good enough, sorry.

  27. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My thoughts from this GW: 1. Gallagher looked really great, top talent. CP suddenly not such a boring team anymore. 2. Semedo's an interesting option. Played very high & wasted 2 big chances. Bargain at 4.9m.

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

    Trying to fit in Pogba but short on cash.

    Will just have to stick with Raphina.

  29. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Time to activate the WC or can I finesse my way out of this to improve my team with some FT in 3-4 weeks?

    Schmeichel (Foster)
    TAA, Digne, Shaw (Amartey/Tsimikas)
    ESR, Torres, Salah, Benhrama (Gilmour)
    Toney, CR7, Antonio

    First fire to put out?

    1. 824545201
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe downgrade Toney to upgrade Tsimi and play 4-4-2?

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

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Semedo Veltman
    Salah Jota Greenwood Benrahma Buendia
    Ronaldo

    Steele Antonio Amartey Perica

    1FT 0.5 itb, transfer suggestions?
    Don't like Veltman (LEI)