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How budget Arsenal players Tomiyasu, Ramsdale and White fared in Gameweek 4

We’ve got the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) takeaways from another two Gameweek 4 matches in this article, with Brentford v Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal v Norwich City under the spotlight.

For a briefer recap of Saturday’s games, our Scoreboard summary here has all the main talking points.

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BRENTFORD 0-1 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

  • Goals: Leandro Trossard (£6.4m)
  • Assists: Alexis Mac Allister (£5.5m)
  • Bonus: Trossard x3, Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) x2, Joel Veltman (£4.4m) x1, Marc Cucurella (£5.0m) x1

WEBSTER AND GROSS FITNESS LATEST

Brighton’s last-gasp win over Brentford on Saturday came at a cost, with Adam Webster (£4.5m) limping off with a hamstring problem.

The Seagulls were also without Pascal Gross (£6.0m) and Enock Mwepu (£5.9m), who were both self-isolating.

“I need to see but he said [Webster] felt something there but we will see how bad that is. Enock was pinged from a flight and Pascal is just self-isolating.” – Graham Potter

From a cynical point of view, continued absences of key personnel at the back – Dan Burn (£4.4m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.4m) remain sidelined for now – will surely only aid budget FPL asset Shane Duffy‘s (£4.2m) chances of staying in this Albion side.

He’s the second most-bought defender of Gameweek 5 at present and the joint-top FPL player for ‘value’, based on points per million.

DEFENCES ON TOP

Defences were well on top on this contest and there was plenty of encouragement for owners of Brentford defenders and David Raya (£4.6m) despite the late goal concession, with the Bees affording their visitors precious few opportunities until Leandro Trossard (£6.4m) popped up with a late curling effort from the edge of the box.

A third clean sheet of the campaign would have been deserved, with the Seagulls’ combined expected goals (xG) tally from just four shots a miserable 0.23.

No side has allowed fewer big chances than Brentford (two) this season.

Ethan Pinnock (£4.6m), indeed, was on course for a nine-point haul before Trossard’s 89th-minute winner.

“If you look at the first four games we’ve had consistent, good performances. The last three games, if there should have been a narrow winner, it should have been us in all three games if you look at the games and the stats.” – Thomas Frank

Brighton were slightly less formidable at the other end but gradually ground Brentford to a halt, with the hosts managing only one attempt in the final 40 minutes.

Marc Cucurella (£5.0m) and Joel Veltman (£4.4m), stationed initially as wing-backs before a move to a back four, marked their first starts with a bonus point apiece, while Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) collected two.

TONEY AND MBEUMO: PROMISE, NOT POINTS

Four Gameweeks into the season and the much-hyped Brentford strike partnership of 31-goal forward Ivan Toney (£6.4m) and ‘out of position’ FPL midfielder Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) have just one attacking return between them.

There has been plenty of promise but few points: Toney thrice set up decent opportunities that Mbeumo spurned on Saturday and teed up Vitaly Janelt (£5.0m) for a good chance, with the striker also going close himself with a close-range header and a confident 40-yard dink that floated narrowly over.

“I think he [Bryan] and Ivan work so well together, so I think that is promising. It won’t be long until he scores his first Premier League goal.

“He’s had some good chances and I think he’s been one of our best players so far in these first four games. He’s been so consistent in his performance, working hard under pressure and creating opportunities, so he’s been really good.” – Thomas Frank on Bryan Mbeumo

Above: Brentford sit bottom of our Season Ticker over the next five Gameweeks

The pair will invariably return big at some point but the Bees have so far looked more accomplished defensively than in attack, and the unfortunate fact is that the fixtures are about to turn very nasty; even a Gameweek 5 clash with Wolves, which looked appealing in pre-season, no longer seems as promising.

It will be ‘bench or bail’ for most of Toney’s owners, then, with plenty of forwards competing for our money elsewhere.


Brentford XI: Raya; Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock; Canós (Roerslev 61), Nørgaard, Baptiste (Onyeka 75), Janelt (Jensen 68), Henry; Toney, Mbeumo.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sánchez; Webster (Moder 37), Duffy, Dunk; Veltman, Lallana, Bissouma, Cucurella (March 82); Trossard; Maupay, Welbeck (Mac Allister 64).


ARSENAL 1-0 NORWICH CITY

  • Goals: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m)
  • Assists: Nicolas Pepe (£7.2m)
  • Bonus: Aubameyang x3, Gabriel (£5.0m) x2, Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) x1

GLIMMERS OF HOPE FOR ARSENAL

The “we are staying up” chants from the home support and the myriad memes that accompanied Arsenal’s narrow win over bottom-of-the-table Norwich City illustrated how far the Gunners have fallen of late.

Still, things were always likely to get better after back-to-back meetings with arguably the division’s two best clubs and the easing of an injury-and-illness crisis that blighted Mikel Arteta’s August.

80% of the backline, including the goalkeeper, were overhauled for this fixture, while Thomas Partey (£5.0m) appeared for the first time this season and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) finally looked back to full fitness after his struggles with Covid last month.

It was far from a perfect display but Arsenal had 30 attempts against the Canaries, taking them to 52 shots in their two meetings with non-big six sides this season – that’s more than 13 clubs have managed in the whole of 2021/22.

And it was no surprise that the ball-playing Ben White (£4.4m), who created an eye-catching three chances from deep, and Gabriel (£5.0m) were a darn sight more solid than the motley crew of misfits that lined up at the Etihad.

Arsenal are a long way from being a great team but if we’re giving a lot of thought to mid-table Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers assets for their similarly appealing fixture runs, then it’s negligent to completely overlook the Gunners.

TOMIYASU V TIERNEY

Above: Touch heatmaps from Arsenal v Norwich taken from our Premium Members Area

Takehiro Tomiyasu (£4.5m) made his Arsenal debut at right-back, matching Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) for goal attempts (two) and trumping him two-to-one for penalty box touches.

Make no mistake, though, that Tierney remains the more attack-minded option.

Tomiyasu was typically more reserved as Tierney bombed forward, tucking in alongside Gabriel and White or joining Arsenal’s two central midfielders a la Kyle Walker (£5.5m) at Manchester City.

The Scotland international indeed had over twice as many touches as the debutant right-back in the final third, although admittedly lasted 30 more minutes.

“Really positive. Just the first impression when you met him, it was just joy and happiness and good energy. The moment he steps on the pitch he was really focused, determined, he understands the role really good. He was cramping. Obviously he only trained a day and a half with us, he had to travel, and emotionally it was his first game and we had to take him off.” – Mikel Arteta on Takehiro Tomiyasu’s debut

£4.5m GOALKEEPER DEBUT

Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) quietly impressed on his Arsenal league bow between the posts and is now surely catapulted towards the top of the budget goalkeepers’ watchlist, with Bernd Leno‘s (£4.9m) future increasingly in doubt.

Arteta wouldn’t quite rule out the prospect of the German being brought back into the side but his glowing testimony of Ramsdale didn’t hint at the former Bournemouth man being swiftly demoted to the bench:

“I think he was terrific. It is not only what he did on the technical side, it is what he transmits, his energy, his chemistry with the backline, how he reacts, his body language… I think it was top. We have two fantastic goalkeepers and never forgot what Bernd has done for us and what a good goalkeeper he is. I had to make decisions and I felt Aaron was the right one to do so and like in any other position, and that is what we decided today.

“I want to see how they perform [when asked about rotating his goalkeepers]. Now we need performances and we need to win football matches, so whoever gives better performances and whoever transmits more confidence and is more reliable will play.” – Mikel Arteta on Aaron Ramsdale

EASIER FIXTURES AHEAD FOR NORWICH

Point-less Norwich have had a tricky run at the start of 2021/22 but things improve now, with the Canaries sitting top of our Season Ticker for the next four Gameweeks.

There have been pockets of encouragement against Liverpool, Leicester and Arsenal but there aren’t really any stand-out Fantasy targets, save for bench fodder and, as a long-shot, eye-catching winger Christos Tzolis (£5.0m), scorer of two goals and assister of another pair in a recent 6-0 cup win over Bournemouth.

We saw two bargain-bin FPL defenders line up at the Etihad, with left-back Brandon Williams (£4.0m) joined in the starting XI by Andrew Omobamidele (£3.9m)

“We needed a bit more pace against a really pacey, offensive team like Arsenal, so Andrew came in, who was excellent for the Republic of Ireland. He was excellent in his defending, calmness, positioning and the build-up.” – Daniel Farke on his decision to start Andrew Omobamidele

Billy Gilmour (£4.5m) lost his place, meanwhile, although Farke seemed to suggest he was merely protecting the Chelsea loanee after racking up the minutes for club and country.


Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tierney, White, Gabriel, Tomiyasu (Smith Rowe 62), Maitland-Niles (Soares 81), Saka, Sambi Lokonga (Partey 62), Ødegaard, Pépé, Aubameyang.

Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Omobamidele, Williams, Rupp (Idah 79), McLean, Lees-Melou, Tzolis (Rashica 69), Pukki, Dowell (Cantwell 61).

433 Comments Post a Comment
  1. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Laporte/Walker Jota
    B) TAA Gallagher

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

      B

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

      B all the way

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

    Best budget midfielder for long term?
    a.) Bissouma
    b.) Allan
    c.) Gilmour
    d.) Other (who?)

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

      Sissoko

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

      A

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

      A

    4. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      c & Sissoko

  3. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I know the defence is weak....but look at this front 6!

    Sanchez Steele
    Livramento, Marcal, Williams, White Veltman
    Salah, Jota, Torres, Adama, Gilmour
    DCL, Lukaku, Ronaldo

    tell me this is a bad idea?

    1. 0james0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      TAA will out score Jota and Torres

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

        Oh look at us

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

      TAA is a must even if that means you sacrifice Jota imo

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I sacrificed Jota for TAA. He is just must

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

      Would rather than TAA than any mid price midfielders any day of the week.

    5. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      fair comments on trent..... ive had him since gw1 and i love him. ill put him back in...

    6. Monty123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bad idea.

      TAA is the best attacking defender in the game and will outscore most mids under £8m

      Jota and Torre will be rotated esp when Firmino returns

      Marcal is kneejerk, Semedo is better in the mid term IMO

  4. eish
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Son+ reguilon >> jota + TAA for (-4)

    My only concern is jota keeping his place but here's the result for GW5

    Schmeical
    Cancelo,TAA, Shaw, coady, manquillo
    Salah, jota, benrahma, Adama
    Ronaldo
    -----------------
    Antonio, Gilmour , davis

    The result with 2.2 itb, the idea is do shaw+ cancelo+antonio>>lukaku, rudiger/james+ 4.3 defender in the coming weeks with Chelsea's fixture turn but Idk if I'm planning too many transfers ahead with too many hits when people like jota aren't nailed on or benrahma is losing form. What do you guys think?

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

      Good move. Jota should still be fine for the next 2 atleast.

  5. 0james0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Decided I'm gonna chop Antonio to Bamford, but to do that need to free some cash from midfield.
    Really torn on which one to go and who to bring in for them
    Out: Greenwood/ Jota/ Torres
    In: Traore/ Raphina/ Sarr

    Inital gut feeling is Torres out Traore in. But like to hear thoughts?

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

      Torres to Raphinha sounds good to me

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

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

      Who's your bench player in the place of Antonio if you weren't to sell?

      1. 0james0
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have considered that, on paper Antonio has good fixtures after. But so does Bamford.....

        Team as it stands:
        TAA, Marcal, Ayling, Duffy, Armatey
        Salah, Greenwood, Torres, Jota, Allan
        CR7, Jiminez, Antonio

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Play Duffy. He has a home fixture and is a threat at set pieces

          1. 0james0
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            That was my first option, but I think I would prefer to have Bamford over Antonio anyway coming up, so one of the midfielders has to be swapped

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

    Haven’t got any reliable source but there’s rumours flying around Twitter that DCL may be injured and not included tonight. Can someone either confirm this or put my mind to rest please and say that he’s in the squad!

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rondon set to start tonight from what I have read online, so that rumour seems to hold water then. I am glad I have just shipped him.

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

        Great! Nothing I can do about it now. The question is, if he’s not fit tonight, will he be fit for gw5? I’ll have him and DCL to sort out!!

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          We are talking about DCL, aren't we?

          Not great at all. I have used my subs already which means I am technically down to 10 men if DCL doesn't play tonight and needed him to score a goal so my OR doesn't worsen for the GW.

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

            Sorry mate I was being sarcastic!
            No not great at all. Was hoping DCL would get a couple of goals tonight, but never mind!

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

      And this is why Bamford is a better option than DCL

      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sky team news reporting DCL will start

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

          Normally these rumours start off slow and we think they’re just made up but I always think there’s no smoke without fire. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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

      Not sure how reliable DCL injury rumors are, since he has been playing with injury from GW 1. But if he doesn't play, it would be better for me, since I don't have any Everton players and one Burnley player(usually bench player, but not this week sadly)

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

      I've seen this myself, I don't think Benitez has clarified the issue with his toe exactly but just before the IB began Sky reported it as being a broken toe rather than just a sore toe so perhaps it's possible and a bigger problem than hoped

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

        I’m leaning towards thinking he won’t play. Good game to rest him in and Rondon now in place to lead the line. Hopefully if DCL doesn’t play, he’ll be fit for gw5.

    5. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Online preview... "Rafa Benitez insisted that despite feeling some discomfort, DCL trained and was pushing, and will be expected to start against Dyche’s side".

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

        That does sound more promising! Let’s hope he’s been training well and not aggravated either injury.

  7. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    First Wildcard draft, feedback appreciated guys...

    Sanchez/4.0
    TAA Laporte James Marcal Williams
    Salah Gallagher Gray Greenwood 4.5
    Ronaldo Lukaku 4.5

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

      It's great

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

      Personally not a fan of the midfield but defence and attack obviously excellent.

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Agree re the midfield but I don’t think there are many great standout mid priced midfield options currently (aside from Jota and GW). That might obviously come back and hurt me though as the season progresses

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

    Traore's stats & heatmap compared for GW1&2 vs GW3&4 are poles apart. Not sure why that's the case.

  9. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I've seen people going for Coady on WCs. Whilst he is a safe option, are the fullbacks not the better option in that team? Same price and get forwrrd more than Coady. I wouldn't expect too much rotation either.

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

      Semedo's more expensive. Marcal assured of starts?

  10. soup natsi
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I'm the fool still with Mahrez since GW1 - already dropped, near another drop now. Posting great stats, passes the eye test, but benched 3 times in a row now - surely has to go. My issue is Toney is also dropping and has worse fixtures, but can't ship him out for anyone I want with 0.5m itb, and even if I take a hit to sell both, 0.4m short of preferred Bamford, Raphinha move. What would you do? Who'd you sell Mahrez and/or Toney for?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you sell him this week, he will start and get a hattrick. I would wait and see who starts for City in the CL and then make a decision.

    2. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ignore me but not completely - I'm of course not 0.4m short of the Bamford, Raphinha move, I just misclicked on Torres instead of Raphinha. Good to have this option, although I'd much rather wait for the CL game like Big Fella suggested, if Mahrez falls I will be disincentivised to sell him, and won't be able to sell Toney either, so will have to take -0.2m hit and save an FT. Decisions decisions.

    3. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez will start soon, especially when fixtures get proper congested. If he doesn't start midweek, maybe keep him for one more GW? Personally I can live with selling him and he occasionally starts and gets 20 pts. I'd be much happier owning Torres/Jesus/Grealish right now.
      Toney will tick along, but hardly an inspiring pick.
      I'm not convinced on Bamford yet, Raphina however, seems the danger man, only one who looked bright yesterday

  11. Pukki Pies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Current WC draft:

    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, James, Livramento, X, X
    Salah, Greenwood, Raphinha, Gallagher, Sissoko
    Ronaldo DCL Antonio

    Got 9.5m and 2 defender spots to fill:

    a) Marcal/Semedo & White/Ayling/Duffy
    b) Rudiger & Williams

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

      A

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

        Thanks. Too early for the Chelsea double-up?

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

          Form over fixtures for me

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

            Any feedback on the draft?

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

          There's that, and just like the balance of a, and fact its got a wolves defender

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

    Morning dzz, Best moves there with no FT and 0.4m itb

    Sanchez
    Taa Shaw Ayling --- Veltman(LEI) Tsimi
    Salah Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma -- Gilmour
    Ronaldo Bamford Antonio

    A: Veltman >> Marcal (-4)
    B: Antonio >> DCL (-4)
    C: Something else

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

      A: Wouldn't take a hit for a defender personally
      B: Don't think this is worth a hit either as Antonio out for one game, and questions over DCL fitness
      C: Do nothing?

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

        Yeah will likely do nothing but not keen to start double brighton defence vs. leicester

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

          Start Gilmour on the off-chance?

          As a Leicester fan I think we’re struggling currently, so double Brighton def might actually br a decent shout!

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

    Im on 296 points, and 367k overall, not a bad start, but im considering a wildcard this week, not because i think my team is terrible, I just want to try and improve it. any thoughts appreciated

    Current team
    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, Shaw, Veltman, Livramento, White
    Jota, Bruno, Gundo, Traore, Gilmour
    Lukaku, DCL Antonio

    Potential Wildcard team
    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, Duffy, Semedo, Livramento, Williams
    Salah, Fornals Traore, Gallagher, Gilmour
    Lukaku, Cristiano, Bamford

    anyone care to share their thoughts?

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd wait a few more weeks for better clarity if I had that team. It's a decent team.

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

      To be honest, I think your WC is awful - defence and midfield both disasters.
      However, I'd like to comment on your idea of wildcarding with a good OR. I was panned here when I announced I was WC in GW3 as my OR was inside the Top 1K. I ignored it and went ahead anyway. I've gone from strength to strength - it turned out that "wildcarding from a position of strength" is not a daft maxim after all.

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

      Midfield looks pretty weak. Honestly preder the balance of the first team, maybe just do bruno to salah

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

      That new midfield and defense is terrible. Agree on the need to wildcard though

    5. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I agree that you need to WC but I also agree that your WC is terrible. You do not need Lukaku until gw7/8 so just go Ronaldo to Lukaku then. DCL/ Antonio/Jimenez to replace Lukaku and literally upgrade 2 defenders and 2 midfielders

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

      I wildcarded from a top 20k spot. Someone here said something which resonated well which was you might as well WC from a position of strength. And you're in that position.

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

    Greenwood + Antonio —> saka + Bamford (-4)

    Is this move a bit too maverick? Going saka over raph as I don’t want to overload too much on Leeds as not 100% convinced but their run is so good. Also think Greenwood will be struggling to get into central positions with Ronaldo up top and pogba pushing up from midfield

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

      Not a fan for the hit, unless you have no bench to cover for Antonio.

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

        Allan Livramento Omo

        So basically Allan is the only option

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

          Hard to say, I'm personally benching Antonio, but have better bench option.

          Id want him back, so I'd be reluctant to sell.

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

    Really need Shaw to drop 0.1 or a GK to drop to 3.9. What's the chance of that happening before next gw?

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's going up 0.1 if anything surely

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

      Zero

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

      I would say almost 0, since Shaw is finally starting to get points . And 4.0 GK are bench ones usually, so no need to sell them so much, thats why they are not getting cheaper I think.

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

    On WC:
    Mates, do you think Ramsdale is a good option?

    I mean they do have a good program.
    I think I will Sanchez to him

    Is Ramsdale nailed though?

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't see why he's not nailed. And yeah, he's got good fixtures coming up. If I were an arsenal fan I'd hardly be optimistic now just cos they kept a cleanie against Norwich at home though

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

        True but Sanchez aint playing for Chelsea or City too. He got me some pts but I think I will go with Ramsdale now

        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I'm not saying don't....I think he's nailed atleast. My concern with Ramsdale is just, are White and Gabriel good enough against tougher teams to help him with cleansheet points

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

      I’m not convinced he’s nailed yet tbh. Leno came back late for Germany and Ramsdale had been training for 2 weeks with the team. But we’ll see.

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

      Id do it not on WC, but too risky on WC imo

  17. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know what is going on with Ben Chilwell, and is he coming back? And if not ...Alonso should be in our teams haha

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

      https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12407131/ben-chilwell-chelsea-defender-suffered-after-england-snub-but-is-ready-to-return-says-thomas-tuchel

      Sounds like Tuchel has felt he hasn't been really ready since the Euros. He definitely seems to prefer Alonso and he's started well, I'd just steer clear of both if you don't already have Alonso though for now, I went for Chilwell as a punt this week as Tuchel said he was ready a few weeks ago and still hasn't appeared, likely to play in the CL I'd imagine so probably further likelihood he won't play in PL

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        "Suffering after England snub"
        Sounds like an excuse covering up for something. There's no shame in being 2nd choice to Shaw, practically the best LB in the world right now

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

          The best two left backs in the league are both Scottish!

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

          Sounds like a bs excuse tbf.

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

      It is very odd, can only assume hes carrying some sort of injury

  18. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Veltman, Benrahma, Antonio --> Semedo, Raphina, Bamford (-8)?

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

      No

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

      No

  19. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raph/Gray or Benrahma/Sarr

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      All worth watching. Only one I'm convinced on so far though is Raphina

  20. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Should i go for 3 premiums

    Sanchez
    Trent dias rudiger coady
    Salah benrahma sarr raphinha
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Foster allan omobami scarlett

    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You must have a good child’s tv with that lot

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

    On WC:
    Sarr or Traore/Trinxao

    Heard around here Sarr is on pens?

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah stick with Sarr if you want the guarantee of a pen taker. He's the main attacking man too. I do feel like trincao is finding his feet, what with the improved fixtures, I think he'll start ticking along. I've brought in Semedo, considering him too!

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

        Have Marcal, it is between him and Coady. Semedo is too much.
        I can downgrade James to Rudiger but not sure

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

        Semedo is more nailed than Marcal, Semedo also had 2 big chances to score at the weekend. Marcal was very fortunate to get 2 assists from 0 chances created.

  22. One Man
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What 5 players are a must if on a free hit this week ?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Worst week to FH tbh

      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I haven’t a clue mate.

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

      TAA, Matip, Salah, CR7, Lukaku

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

      Liverpool and Man City are the only teams who are over a goal favourites on the spread markets, and good luck getting the Man City players right!

      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        City’s defenders have been the real gems so far. So prob start there.

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

          Yep, walker, stones, zinchenko, ake & mendy have been proper gems alright

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

      Keep an eye on West ham team Thurs night in zagreb

      If they play a strong team, the sub-72-hour turnaround to the man utd game on Sunday will kill them

      Especially considering utd get to play Tues night

      CR7, Bruno, Greenwood job on FH

  23. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.5m pick?

    A) Matic
    B) Sissoko
    C) McArthur
    D) Romeu
    E) Brownhill

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

      Siss

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

      B

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

      still like Gilmour.
      on set pieces, he was benched against Arsenal because he played 3x for scotland and needed a rest

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

        Yes

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

      Brownhill is also on set-pieces

  24. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Jesus for this week?

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

      You mean for one week whilst Antonio is out? I don't think it's worth it. Invariably I'd end u taking hits with other necessary transfers.

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'd actually have to take out Kane for him this week, as Antonio doesn't give me enough money for him. But yeah I guess it could/would be short term, unless he gets a run of games. Also have Torres

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

    Digne and gray to go, and just maybe make my gw a green!

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Most have no players left, all good

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

        Heres hoping!

  26. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do you think Benrahma to Raphinha is worth a hit?

    1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably not for a hit. But I expect West Ham's form to drop off a cliff the games after Europa as it's they're not used to European football. But also don't fancy Leeds at all this year, so who knows?

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah... Plus Benrahma may play as striker against United and has Leeds after that

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

      Probably not, I saw something a while ago that said it’s possible Benrahma is one of their penalty takers and as Antonio missed the last one, maybe he’s now on them.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That would be cool!

        But he is playing far away from the goal and rarely gets into the box 🙁

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

        ITs surely Rice next on deck

  27. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who have you got left in tonight's game? I only have Digne. Rumours that DCL won't start?

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

      Where are these rumours from? Is there a source?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing I would worry about.

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

          Hopefully

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

      Brownhill (subbed in for Mahrez)

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gray and DCL, who I believe will start. No biggie if he was out, as I have Livramento first sub.

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

      Demarai

    5. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gray. Come on hattrick!

  28. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play in GW4?

    A. Duffy (LEI)
    B. Brownhill (ARS)
    C. Jimenez, Bamford or DCL (-4) by removing Antonio

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

      Not C.

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

      C

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

    Best 6.0 midfielder for the coming 7 GW's?

    Ps: I already have Jimenez and Tierney

    a) Sarr
    b) Traore
    c) Trincao
    d) ESR
    e) Odegaard
    f) Another player

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

      F Allan … and spend the 6 mill on a defender instead

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

        Nah, not a fan of the Everton fixtures. And I don't want to weaken my midfield too much, already having Mbeumo as a budget player.

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

          you don’t have to play him, he is for your bench in lieu of your bench defender … more value & points in a 5.5 or 6.0 defender than those mids you list imho

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A I think

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

      C possibly.

  30. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Son?

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

      Yeah, he's out with a hamstring injury for an unknown period.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Damn, may have to sell Kane then!

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

          I think that makes sense.

          You should by now too.