Champions League

The best midfielders for UEFA Champions League Fantasy 2021/22

The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage starts on Tuesday and the UCL Fantasy game returns with it.  Today we are going to talk about the best midfielders for UCL Fantasy, and why you should pick them!

There are some incredible prizes on offer in this free-to-play Fantasy game, from Champions League final tickets to Playstation 5s and replica shirts.

Our series of preview articles previously got underway with a look at the best goalkeepers and defenders on offer, so now we turn our attention to the pick of the best midfielders for the Champions League Fantasy.

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BEST UCL FANTASY MIDFIELDER STRATEGY

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 2

Midfielders score points similarly in UEFA Champions League Fantasy to Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The main differences are that midfielders get a point for every three balls recovered and three points if they’re awarded ‘Player of the Match’ by UEFA’s committee.

The balls recovered points can make cheap defensive midfield players good options in the game, as I’ll discuss later on.

The ‘Player of the Match’ points are a new addition to the game, but could benefit players like Kevin De Bruyne (11.0m) and Mohamed Salah (10.5m), who tend to regularly star as their teams’ best performers.

As midfielders get an extra point for goals scored than forwards and can get one clean sheet point, they can also make great captaincy options in a game where a few points here and there can make a huge difference.

BEST UCL MIDFIELDERS

There might be a few surprise admissions from this list, but I’ve tried to stop it from getting too long.

Any players who’re currently injured, like Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves (8.0m) and Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale (8.5m) and Eden Hazard (9.5m), aren’t included.

With Leipzig and PSG in their first two games and Pep roulette on the horizon, I’ve left out most of the Manchester City wing picks like Raheem Sterling (10.0m) and Riyad Mahrez (9.0m) – with those fixtures, they’re just not worth the risk.

Options like Joaqiun Correa (7.0m), Leroy Sane (9.0m) and Alejandro Gomez (8.0m) are out on account of not being nailed.

BEST PREMIUM MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 2? 7

Kevin De Bruyne (11.0m) – Manchester City

When he’s fit, he’s one of the best creative players in the world and one of the only nailed players in Pep Guardiola’s City side. He’s back fit and could start against Leipzig, but it’ll be interesting to see how he works alongside Jack Grealish (8.0m) in midfield. With the fixtures City have, De Bruyne may not be worth the premium price as the most expensive player in the game.

Mohamed Salah (10.5m) – Liverpool

Salah was the second-highest scoring midfielder in last season’s competition and every FPL player knows what an incredible fantasy asset he is. Opening games against AC Milan and Porto give Salah a good opportunity to score points and the Egyptian has had a strong start to the Premier League season too. 

Bruno Fernandes (10.5m) – Manchester United

As his goal against Newcastle United on Saturday proved, Fernandes is still a good Fantasy asset, even with Cristiano Ronaldo (11.0m) likely now on penalties. United start their campaign against Young Boys and Villarreal, which should give Fernandes opportunities to continue his incredible start to the season. United have struggled in Europe under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but with one of the kindest opening fixtures, Fernandes will have a great chance to start this campaign strong.  

Serge Gnabry (10m) – Bayern Munich

After Julian Nagelsmann seemed to confirm that Kingsley Coman (8.5m) will start against Barcelona, Serge Gnabry (10.0m) looks set to start on the right-wing. A visit to a Barcelona side in disarray and hosting Dynamo Kyiv is a good start to the campaign for Bayern and Gnabry, who already has two Bundesliga goals this season, is an explosive player and a great option.

BEST MID-PRICE MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

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Paul Pogba (8.5m) – Manchester United

Picking up his seventh Premier League assist at the weekend shows that Paul Pogba (8.5m) has become a top-quality Fantasy asset. United have solid opening fixtures and Pogba’s form makes him a great option in Ole’s very high-scoring side. 

Kingsley Coman (8.5m) – Bayern Munich

Set to make his first start of the season against Barcelona in Matchday 1, Kingsley Coman was one of the best players in last season’s group stages for Bayern and can build on that in a relatively easy group.

Hakan Calhanoglu (8.5m) – Inter Milan

The Turkish maestro has a goal and an assist in his first two Serie A starts since making the switch across Milan. Although Inter’s first two games against Real and Shakhtar aren’t the easiest, the set-piece specialist has plenty of avenues to score points and has already proven himself as a crucial part of the Inter attack. 

Marco Reus (8.0m) – Borussia Dortmund

The Dortmund captain has had a new lease of life under Marco Rose, playing as either a number 10 or alongside Erling Haaland (11.0m) up front. He got a goal and an assist in the first game of the Bundesliga season and has looked sharp since. 8.0m seems like a great price for a key piece of one of the best attacking sides in the competition who have one of the easiest schedules.

Lucas Ocampos (8.0m) – Sevilla

A solid pick in a strong Sevilla side, Lucas Ocampos (8.0m) often takes penalties and is now back fit. His opening games against Salzburg and Wolfsburg should give him plenty of opportunities to score points in this Sevilla side, but Youssef En-Nesyri (8.5m) is probably the best option in this team, especially with players like Eric Lamela (6.0m) on the bench.  

Leon Goretzka (7.5m) – Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka (7.5m) has been putting up great attacking numbers under Julian Nagelsmann, although he’s yet to score for Bayern this season. A great goalscorer on his day, Barcelona and Kyiv are kind fixtures for Bayern to start their campaign with and Goretzka could be a great differential at a good price.

Christopher Nkunku (7.5m) – RB Leipzig

Christopher Nkunku (7.5m) is involved in everything RBL do going forward, but with Dani Olmo (7.5m) back he may have competition for his spot in the starting XI. As a result, an opening day game against Manchester City means that the Frenchman is unlikely to make it into your line-up from the get-go. 

Ferran Torres (7.5m) – Manchester City

Will he start? Your guess is as good as mine. However, if he does, there’s no doubt that Pep’s new false nine is a great option. Despite City’s tough fixtures, if Ferran Torres (7.5m) looks like starting, then there aren’t many better options at this price point. I know I said I was avoiding not-nailed players, but Ferran might just be worth the risk.

Jude Bellingham (7.0m) – Borussia Dortmund

The English starlet keeps on improving at Dortmund and has started to add more and more attacking contributions to his game. He’s got a goal and an assist so far this Bundesliga season and had a goal disallowed yesterday against Bayer Leverkusen.

Casemiro (6.5m) – Real Madrid

The Real Madrid holding midfielder is a balls recovered machine who pops up with occasional goals. He managed 86 balls recovered last season in the UCL, the highest of all midfielders, giving him 25 points in just nine games. Although he’s slightly pricy, he’s a very safe option in midfield.

BEST BUDGET MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

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Brahim Diaz (6.0m) – AC Milan

A great, cheap pick, but unfortunately Brahim Diaz (6.0m) has difficult fixtures to start off his UCL campaign. AC Milan’s attacking midfielder has had a great start to the season, registering a goal and an assist in his first two Serie A games.

Jorginho (6.0m) – Chelsea

Another balls recovered machine, the Italian midfielder picked up 80 last season and is also on penalties for Chelsea (unless Romelu Lukaku (10.5m) takes over). A solid, safe pick who will likely average at least five points a game.

Manor Solomon (6.0m) – Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar have the best opening fixture in the competition and Manor Solomon (6.0m) is probably the best option in their midfield at a budget price. Shakhtar always make a good showing in the UCL and this season should be no different. 

Franck Kessie (5.5m) – AC Milan

As with Diaz, it’s a shame that AC Milan’s fixtures are so tough to start off with, because Franck Kessie will likely be a great option at 5.5m. He’s the sort of player who will do well in balls recovered and is on penalties for AC Milan, too. He scored 13 goals and got six assists in 37 Serie A games last season and is only let down by games against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool as an option.

Wilmar Barrios (5.0m) – Zenit

A cheap, balls recovered beast, Wilmar Barrios averaged four points a game last season and is only 5.0m this year. Another solid, cheap option, who will pick up points regardless of fixtures. Don’t expect attacking returns, but for 5.0m you don’t need them.

Joao Palhinha (5.0m) – Sporting CP

Joao Palhinha has scored in his last two games for Sporting as a defensive midfielder. Whilst you can’t expect that sort of attacking output every week, he’s got goals in him and should also pick up balls recovered points. The main downside with Palhinha is his opening fixtures against Dortmund and Ajax, although neither side have looked particularly defensively solid so far this season. 

Nicolas Seiwald (4.5m) – Salzburg

A 4.5m starting CDM who will likely get balls recovered points at Salzburg. Him and Edson Alvarez are the two best options at 4.5m, as they should get a couple of points per game for balls recovered, alongside likely playing 90 minutes. 

Edson Alvarez (4.5m) – Ajax

See Seiwald, but he plays for Ajax, so is probably a slightly better option. Averaged a ball recovered every ten minutes in the UCL last season. That’s all, we hope that our list of best midfielders for UCL will help you out in the long run. Now take a look at the best forwards for UCL!

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  1. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A or B mates?

    A) Current team on -4:
    Sanchez
    Shaw Trent White
    Salah Raph Maddison Grealish Benrahma
    Ronaldo DCL

    Steele Amartey Tsimikas Obafemy

    B) WC:

    Sanchez
    Trent White Dias Marcal
    Salah Raph Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Scarlett Gallagher Livra

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

      a

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I hit the WC.

        I asked myself will I ever have the free transfers to sell this current awful bench. Answer is No.

        I will hope Ronaldo Lukaku are nailed like Salah and change others around

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

          all good, at least you figured out what was best for you

          plenty of time to see how the week pans out

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

    i knee jerked and did Dier to Marcal on Saturday for my FT. was that a good idea?

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

      fixtures say so - dier is bang average

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

      yes not a bad shout but maybe better to have waited.

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

      Kneejerking is slways a good idea

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

    Risers: Lukaku (11.6) Gallagher (5.6)

    Fallers: Kane (12.2) Antonio (7.9) Harrison (5.8) Pérez (5.8) Wan-Bissaka (5.4) Maguire (5.4) Dallas (5.4) Cantwell (5.4) Smith Rowe (5.3) Martinelli (5.3) Delph (4.4) Dalot (4.4)

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

      Toney HODL

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

        Glenn’s brother?

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

      Where my fellow diamond handers?

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

      Finally Lukaku, how many days of protection was that?

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

        He was added to the game exactly one month ago...

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

          I wonder if Ronaldo will continue the same pattern… doubt it though

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

      Ronaldololololol what an earth?

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I had the exact cash to get Lukaku for Antonio so pulled the trigger just in time

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

        Snap

    6. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't feel so bad shipping Kane & Ant early now...cheers Raga

    7. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Go Toney! Cheers Ragabolly.

    8. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly!

    9. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      snooze and you lose 🙂

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

        I'm losing more money on Harrison, yet his good fixtures start now. ESR will probably start returning as well.

    10. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A price rise for Lukaku? It's a Christmas miracle!

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

      Cheers
      Glad I made the Antonio to Lukaku switch in time

    12. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Glad people are shopping out Antonio, ownership plummeting 🙂

  4. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC:
    0.4 ITB

    Any bright ideas? Obviously Scarlett aint the best option

    Sanchez
    Trent White Dias Marcal
    Salah Raph Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Gallagher Livra Scarlett

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      looks great with the 3 premium + TAA. Don't have to worry about Scarlett.

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

      Ramsdale over Sanchez
      Chelsea defender over Dias
      Upgrade White

      In fact you could downgrade Gallagher to Sissoko and go TAA Dias Rudiger Marcal?

      Looks good though

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Good idea about Rudiger, mate!

        Just hope he aint rotated too much. Still will get probably more pts than White

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

          He's probably the most nailed Chelsea defender. I shipped Shaw for him on WC for longer term plans so i believe it!

      2. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Actually I think you are right also about the Gk. Ramsdale should be their GK at least for the league?

        Your edit makes it an even better team:) Thanks

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

          So now you're on?

          Ramsdale
          TAA Dias Rudiger Marcal
          Salah Raph Sarr Gray
          Ronaldo Lukaku
          Steele Sissoko Liv Scarlett

          Can you stretch to James over Rudiger?

          Looks insane!

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Please mate... stop...
            yes I have 0.3 in surplus. (feeling excited)

            I know he is more attacking but is James nailed too?

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

              Haha I'm excited for you.

              James is first choice and will comfortably outscore Rudiger even if he is rotated slightly more, just look at their points/minutes so far with a red card!

              None of your other players are rotation risks and Liv/Sissoko look pretty nailed for the occasional benching.

              Williams actually has better fixtures than Liv IMO but Saint's defence should be better.

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

    Best mid upto 6.7m?

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

      There arent many, everyone will say Raphina but isnt looking that way yet, Gallagher and Gray look more dangerous

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

        Gallagher has Liverpool next.. puts me off

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

          Yes, Gallagher has 4 poor fixtures in his next 6.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raphinha, by some distance.

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

        I have him, apart from him?

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This.

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph

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

      I like Sarr, his next 3 fixtures are against the worst 3 defensive teams.

      1. Maeki2
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who?

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

      Still think Fornals will be a factor. No reason West Ham stop attacking and he plays pretty far forward, plus he was in the hole yesterday.

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

    my team next week:

    Sanchez

    Marcal Shaw TAA White

    Salah Jota Benny Raph

    Ronaldo DCL

    Steele Williams Allan Antonio

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

      Strong

  7. chobentys
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, how about Benrahma to Traore?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Marcal - Rudiger
    Salah - Torres - Benrahma - Jota
    CR7 - Antonio - DCL

    Steele - Livramento - Williams - Sissoko

    0.1 ITB

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

      And play Williams? Traore aint the one

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Should work out

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

    will Manquillo start next game? is he nailed?

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

      No idea, not sure why he started suddenly

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

    Best Wolves mid or is Sarr a better option with those next set of fixtures?

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

      Prefer Gray

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

      I prefer Sarr, also has penalties.

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

        Thanks will probably end up with him

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

    yikes...kane drop. Shd i do Kane to Lukaku or CR7?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      See if either get injured midweek.

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

      He has already dropped and Lukaku has already risen

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

    Thoughts? -

    Sa | Gunn
    TAA | Rudiger | James | Tierney | Livramento
    Jota | Greenwood | Torres | Raphinha | Traore
    Ronaldo | Lukaku | Scarlett

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No Salah?

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

        Yep. A 2 premium build. Easier to downgrade than upgrade. Can change out Ronny to Salah whenever want.
        Spread the funds are across all of the other areas

        1. Deer-in-headlights
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You are very brave to go without Salah, especially with all the people captaining him each week.

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

      Poop, missing arguably the best fpl player ever

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

      Honestly you can get a team as good as that with TAA Salah Ronaldo and Lukaku

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        True
        Super Saints helpee me build one hopefully:)

  12. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will have this team for GW7 hopefully, what do you think? Only downside is rotating Williams and Liv but they do rotate lovely.

    Sanchez
    TAA James Shaw Williams
    Salah Jota Raphina Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku
    Steele Livramento Sissoko Scarlett

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

      I would not rotate Norwich. Just my take.

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

        Didn't you also recommend Ramsdale over Sanchez above?

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

          Yes but this isnt a WC

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

            Just figured that.
            Was this your team this week, or does the above include transfers?

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

              I wish!!!! It includes 3 transfers

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

                what are they?

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

                  They will likely be,
                  Torres or Jota to Gallagher
                  White Williams or Liv to James
                  Benrahma to Raph

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

                    why do you need reece james now?

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

                      No no they are my planned transfers over the next few weeks

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

                        ah yes ok.
                        are you having to rotate livramento/williams now or not until gw7?

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

                        I also don't like trading Gallagher in for Leicester/City/Arsenal in a stretch of 4 fixtures.

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

                        Unfortunately due to the Antonio injury i am unless i play Sissoko over them but they have decent fixtures

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

                        Of course City is tough but before that he has BHA, LEI, Ars, NEW and after City a load more good fixtures. Leicester look dreadful in defence and Arsenal are Arsenal.

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

        I wish i didnt have too

    2. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looking good. I will probably also take Gallagher back after a few weeks to change Sarr.
      You have to hope Jota starts most games and Firmino doesnt come to live

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

        Yeah i like one punt in there, Jota might be Torres depending on how next game week goes, i currently have both so will ship one.

  13. Patty
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    This’ll be the last time I try to outsmart everyone by going without TAA from the start. Disasterclass.

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

      i don't have him either, all of my defenders returned points this week so its not a disaster, but it is annoying not owning him as he's a points machine

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

        Yeah I’m in the same boat, all mine returned 5-6. But he just gets a constant steam of good points. It’s also annoying how hard he is to get in if you don’t own him.

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

          yep, i have an easy route to get him with exact cash but it would mean selling Antonio for Pukki then Shaw to Trent for a hit, i think it might be worth it for this week but then i'd be stuck with Pukki for a while lol

    2. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      They should’ve made him 8.0, like Baines used to be, when VVD is available it’s like a 14 player game for me.

  14. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC draft. I feel like I got good options to go 343 or 442 depending on fixtures. Considering shifting Shaw, Sanchez or Torres

    Sanchez Steele
    Trent Shaw Marcal Duffy Livramento
    Salah Torres Raphinha Gallagher Gilmour
    Ronaldo Lukaku Denis

    0.8 in bank

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

      nice team, i'd prefer Pukki over Dennis and James over Shaw though

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I was considering using the extra money for Dias over shaw or incase Torres loses his spot

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

        Pukki is a selection risk.

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

          how come ?

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

            Sargent.
            The consensus amongst Norwich fans is that want to see a change.

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

              oh i didn't know that thanks for the heads up

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

      Yeah Ramsdale looks like the best keeper now

      Look up for the best WC team

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

      That midfield is just such an unknown. I'm on Torres too and i want to give him a chance.

      I actually WC'd last GW and shifted Shaw for Rudiger to start getting ready for the good Chelsea fixtures and it feels like a good decision. I don't have anything against Shaw but i know i want that Chelsea defense and on a WC i realized i needed to look farther ahead than i was.

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

        Looks good. You could invest the 0.8 in Adam Armstrong who's nailed.

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

    Here's a very very difficult one... who to play?

    1. Livramento v City (A)
    2. Omomomo v Watford (H)

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

      not sure b plays.

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

        Why is that? Played well in the int'l break + didn't concede more than 1 goal v Arsenal (offside goal as well?)

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

          the manager said the selection was to match the pace of Arsenal's attack.
          the main reason is Kabak.

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

            pretty sure Kabak is dreadful...

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

              well, that's not quite the case.
              the point is, Kabak will start in Norwich's defence.

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

      Probably start Omobamidele - better fixture. Unlikely to get subbed on if he doesn’t start - and still maybe 1pt is as good as Livra would get against City.

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

      Yeah start 2

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

    Ronaldo with 35% ownership and no price rise....

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will rise once, then fall three times when the R7/8 fixtures swing. Then outscore Lukaku anyway.

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

      Lukaku just rose for the first time.

      So they clearly are giving the new players 2-3 gws to establish a base ownership before changing their prices.

      A bit longer than expected maybe, but makes complete sense to me.

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think Lukaku would've risen earlier but then there were a lot of sales mid-IB with the minor injury scare.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku was on 12% ownership in GW2 before the Arsenal game and went up to over 21% before any big sales occurred and had no price rise until now. Something is definitely up

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

        I thought it all went on their algorithm? So they do just chose when people rise/fall?

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

      Don't get me started on price changes, they are a joke.
      Toney has lost nearly 1 million owners and only dropped once

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

        That's insane, frankly.

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

          I've been slaughtered on here for years as I've followed price changes closely and called them out for fixing them on many occasions

  17. Casual Player
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do suspensions work the same as flagged injuries in terms of price falls?

    Now I don't know exactly how that works either, but my observation is there will be a price fall almost immediately then it takes a lot of sellers for a second fall

  18. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ditch Mahrez or Benrahm first?

    replacement is Raphinna

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

      Mahrez

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez. Benrahma at least play and Mahrez sale frees up cash for future moves.

  19. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So to deal with 'the Antonio Situation' i have to play 4 at the back, and even if Dier is fit i'm not starting him vs Chelsea, and, I'm sure as heck not starting Livramento at City, which means i have a problem: I have to use a FT on a defender right after the week i wildcarded. The obvious choice is Dier to Marcal, which doubles me up on Wolves, which i'm fine with.

    I think Spurs flattered to deceive with their good start. They were awful yesterday. They were unbelievably lucky not to concede GW 1 and 2. They have the most shots conceded in the division after Norwich. I think it might have been a fool's errand to take a Spurs defender.

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

      Annoying isn't it, i have chosen to make a move the week after my WC too.

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

      Not much upside. I am getting an 8th attacker

    3. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Should have built a better wildcard team!

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

      All that makes sense to me.

      FT are to be used to fix mistakes/weak points when needed. Shame it’s right after the WC but it is what it is.

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

      play Dier, Spurs will park the bus so i can easily see a 0-0

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

        You think Spurs won't concede to Chelsea? Have you watched Spurs and Chelsea play? Spurs played ultra defensive vs Palace...Crystal lovin' Palace...and got their doors blown off.

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

          yeah its possible, they kept City out only a few weeks ago, if anyone knows how to park a bus its Nuno

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

            Completely fair point, but they were admittedly lucky and City were still kinda sleepy. I guess i just hated how awful and ugly Spurs looked.

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

              yeah Spurs are dreadful to watch, i don't think Nuno will last long there with his boring style, tbh i'd rather not play Dier or any defender except really attacking ones like Trent or James against the top 4 clubs, but having to play him is not the end of the world as it won't be a goal fest, that's all i mean

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

                Those opening three clean sheets were deceptive. That's why I'm wary of statheads and trust in my own eyes. In the same way my eyes told me Wolves'defence is strong despite conceding in all three games.

                I would have no hesitation in switching Diet to Marcal, nor starting Marcal regularly in a back four. As discussed around here, he'll probably return more points than any 6.0 midfielder in the next few GWs.

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

                  fair enough, i wouldn't be against the Marcal move either, the only hesitation i have with him is his injury record from last season,

                  but don't forget Dier is a 4.5 defender which in my book makes him a benchable asset for a top 6 club so he could be worth holding on to too, imo there is no need to panic about one bad result with 10 men against an improving palace

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

      This is exactly the reason why I have jumped ship early from Antonio to Lukaku. Have a feeling Rom will fill his boots against Spurs!!

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

    is Salah actually a captain option?

    Palace defence is good

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

      He looks in fine fiddle, Palace defence does look surprisingly good but it's Salah at Anfield! Ronaldo ain't exactly a bad option though lol

    2. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Haven’t they conceded five so far in away matches?

      They have two clean sheets one against a toothless Brentford, the other against a Nuno side down to ten.

  21. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hopefully Scout Picks have the magic touch with defenders this week and Digne gets a return and bonus points and a clean sheet!

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

      Surely no one still owns him ;)!

  22. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Really don't understand the hype on Sarr. Not entirely sure if he is on pens, and one fluke deflection goal and 3 blanks in 4 games. Granted, there really aint much good budget to mid price midfield options so far, but I really don't see much value in the mf this year. Would 4 or even 5 at the back might be the norm again? I would rather spend 11.1m on rudiger + james who will guarantee 15-20 CS than two 6.0 mf who blank most gameweeks anyways.

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

      Agree the 6m defenders are better, not seen anything to make me want Sarr yet

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

        Didn't catch the Villa game?

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

          Nope.... was he very good? Once i see him take a pen i might be interested

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

            he was unbelievable. Arguably one of the best individual performances this season by anyone.
            Targett was subbed off at HT.

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

              Nice one thanks
              Targett couldnt be more average mind

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You don't need to keep the mids for the season. Next 3 fixtures for Sarr are pretty nice.

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

        against the 3 worst defences in the league.

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

          I plan to trade gw8.
          we saw gw1 he only needed 1 goal to get 9 points. worth the three-week punt, in my case 4 having owned him this gw.

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

      My issue is Watford's attack is Dier...ahem, dire.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He was unlucky not to get an assist this week (made a great run into the box and played a good ball across but I think it was Dennis who slid in for it too late). He's not going to score a bucketful but he's also been up against some teams that have been pretty solid defensively so far (Brighton, Spurs and Wolves) apart from Villa. Got arguably the 3 worst defences in the league next so let's see what he does. If he does nothing then then sure but I'd judge him on these types of fixtures more.

  23. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What is worse?

    A. Norwichs defence
    B. Watfords attack

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

      A

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

        Yes i think you are right, 13 goals conceded already

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

      Was just about to ask whether to play Williams or Dennis…

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

        Yeah trying to decide between Williams and Sissoko lol what a choice

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

      Yes 🙂

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

        It's a fair question. I'm trying to decide on Share or Traore as my Benrahma replacement for two weeks.

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

          *Sarr

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

            I'd go Sarr for two weeks against Norwich + Newcastle

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

              Leaning that way, but Traore's fixtures are much the same.

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

          Sarr, I've never understood Traore as an FPL asset

          1. waldo666
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            This, he's junk.

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

      a

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

        Hmmmm they seem equally as bad, i think a lot of people will be starting Williams next GW

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

      probably A but if they're going to win a game at home it would be a game like this

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

    Who will score more in next 3GWs:
    A. DCL + Mbeumo
    B. Toney + Raphina

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

      DCL by himself vs all 3

  25. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Out of these, which 2 to ship out the first:

    A. Antonio
    B. Ings
    C. Benrahma
    D. Mount

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

      Ings. Keep Antonio.

      Need bench cover for Mount.

      Not sure about Benny, I'm keeping for now.

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

      B then C

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

    Is Marcal the new Doherty?

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

      Semedo is more Doherty than Doherty ever was

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

        Would you pick Semedo over Marçal. Stats seem comparable.

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

          I would, I have.

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

            Thanks mate. The 2 assists and 13 points kinda schew the numbers a little 🙂

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

              They were a bit jammy, and he'd never bagged an assist before. Whereas Semedo lurks around the oppo box a lot! Marcal still good for cleanies if you can't afford Semedo.

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

                I can afford Semedo. Just doing the analysis now. Eye test not done yet.

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Only watched MOTD this morning but cannot fathom how Semedo didn't score on Saturday. I suppose Marcal was unlucky not to score rather than assist for the second goal but Seirralta's OG was pretty awful, no idea how he ended up heading it in from that situation

  27. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is bringing in Jimenez a bad move? Also should I keep or sell Bruno?

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

      I think we should wait to get Jimenez till he scores his first goal

      Depends what you can do with cash

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

        Wish I did this instead of being too smart by half and getting him in over DCL. Oh well.

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

        if you wait and he had scored, with his fixture run you hardly get a differential.

      3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I would agree with this, sure you can try jump on the fixtures but he's come back from a big injury and is under a new manager and I've seen a few people saying he was pretty deep on Saturday, I'd rather go for someone that has hit the net so far first

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

      no. play the fixtures.

  28. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Have 2ft, planning to go -4...what would you do with this team?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Coufal White Livra
    Salah Bruno Mahrez Maddison Bisso
    Antonio Ings Scarlett

    0itb, 2ft

    1. jon.terry.tfh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely take out Ings + Antonio. Maybe DCL + Bamford?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nice idea but ideally want one of CR7 or Romelu so thinking that Bruno has to go, also Madders and Mahrez are bigger problems for me then Ings atm. Cheers.

        1. jon.terry.tfh
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I assume you still have your WC available. Romelu can wait until GW7 when you WC, and I definitely dont think you should get rid of Mahrez before home vs Southampton. God knows what squad Pep will put out, and if Mahrez get serious minutes he might haul. Bruno +Maddison + Antonio/Ings --> two of Sarr/Traore/Gray/Greenwood/Jota + CR7 make the most sense I guess.

  29. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of Wildcarding to this:
    Option A:
    Ramsdale 4.0
    James Rudiger TAA Matip Semedo
    Salah Raphinha Gray Gallagher Sissoko
    Lukaku CR7 4.5

    Option B:
    Ramsdale 4.0
    James Rudiger TAA Marcal* Semedo
    Salah Raphinha Gray Allan* Sissoko
    Lukaku CR7 Pukki*

    Chelsea & Pool look very strong and composed at the back, so CS looks very promising. Not very convinced with Gray/Gallagher/Sarr/Traore so might as well go 5 at the back.

    Thoughts? Could possibly go Pukki+Marcal instead of Gallagher+Matip, but in reality neither Pukki nor Gallgher convince me anyways.

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

      don't like double Chelsea defence with the City fixture.

  30. svgcr
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With Antonio out, I’m going to have to “play” Brownhill, Tisimi or Amartey.

    A) Tisimi to Marçal (downside is that I’ll have to choose 3 between TAA, Shaw, Coufal, Marçal for GW5).

    B) Antonio to Bamford (downside is that I have Antonio from day 1, will lose value).

    C) A + B -4 (likely to at least get the -4 back but will lose value on Antonio)

    D) A + Benny to Sarr/Gray/Traoré -4 (a bit less likely to get the -4 back than C as Benny plays, but will eventually transfer Benny out anyway)

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

      Im

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

        I'm keeping Antonio

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

      A

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

        TY

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in a similar boat. Brought in Chilwell as a punt thinking he'd get his first minutes but was a waste so I used my FT to move to James, but Antonio's sending off coupled with Llorente's injury and having Livramento on my bench who's playing City this week means I'm a little stuck. I can play Allan which I likely will to avoid a hit but I'll still need to deal with Llorente next week then and had other moves I was considering so might end up needing a hit anyway.

      There's a chance Tsimi plays next week, Robbo had a busy IB and if he plays in the CL maybe Tsimi gets a game at the weekend, but maybe not and he comes on for a 1 pointer. Antonio has already dropped and likely to go again at least once more so selling might make more sense but if you want him for the Leeds and Brentford games I'd just hold and suffer it out. Moving Tsimi to Marcal / a 4.5 def isn't a bad idea though, no harm in having a stronger bench for occasions like this where you'll otherwise be pretty stuck.

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

        Cheers.
        Not too worried about Antonio since I can sell him on 7.7 and he’s on 7.9 (would have to drop 3 times to burn me).

        Definitely not a fan of hits, but this is one of those GWs where you could get the points back without needing a lot of luck (Benrahma + tsimi/brownhill seem like 3/4 points destined to happen vs marcal + sarr/ gray that would get the -4 back with 1 return from either). I might get marcal and wait on WHU’s europa league game