Scout Notes

Assessing the FPL appeal of Marcal and Semedo after Wolves impress again

Away wins for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City are the focus of our latest Scout Notes article, which rounds up the key Fantasy Premier League talking points from Saturday’s games at Vicarage Road and the King Power Stadium.

WATFORD 0-2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

  • Goals: Francisco Sierralta (£4.4m) own-goal, Hee-Chan Hwang (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Marcal (£4.5m) x2
  • Bonus: Hwang x3, Marcal x2, Joao Moutinho (£5.0m) x1

WOLVES WING-BACKS AGAIN SHINE

Wolves’ first win of the season was the tale of contrasting fortunes for their two wing-backs.

Marcal (£4.5m) delivered his first-ever FPL attacking returns in the 2-0 victory over Watford but Nelson Semedo (£4.9m) ought to have emulated his fellow wing-back with a double-digit haul, spurning two glorious opportunities either side of half-time.

The left-back banked two assists despite not creating a single chance in Opta’s eyes: Marcal’s cross was first turned into his own net by Francisco Sierralta (£4.4m) before the Portuguese defender’s blocked shot was converted by debutant substitute Hee-Chang Hwang (£5.5m).

Marcal and Semedo had three of the six big chances that Wolves created, with the former generally providing service from out wide and the latter drifting infield into more threatening goalscoring positions.

WOLVES FINALLY DELIVER

Boasting the third and fourth-best expected goals (xG) and expected goals conceded (xGC) tallies respectively this season, Wolves were bound to deliver eventually.

“It’s a question of time for the goals and to have the first three points. The most important thing, I said at the beginning, is that we don’t change our pathway. We know what we have to do.

“We want to play this way, create chances and score goals. So, no (it is not a relief). My ambition is the same.” – Bruno Lage

Even in victory, they found a way to ‘underperform’, with a still-rusty Raul Jimenez (£7.4m) and Romain Saiss (£5.0m) missing big chances on top of the brace of gilt-edged opportunities that Semedo wasted.

The openings for Adama Traore (£6.0m) have mysteriously dried up, meanwhile: there were 10 in the first two Gameweeks but just two in Gameweeks 3 and 4.

And while Francisco Trincao (£5.9m) caught the eye, the fact that he again barely lasted an hour before being hooked – goalscorer Hwang replacing him and taking up a left-wing spot – does underscore the fear over reduced pitch-time, if not (yet) a threat to his starts.

As for Watford, the opening-day win over Villa has given way to three goalless defeats on the spin. While there were some nearly moments involving Ismaila Sarr (£6.0m), including one cross that flashed just inches beyond Josh King (£5.5m), the fact remains that they haven’t created a single ‘big chance’ in the last three Gameweeks.

Sarr’s owners aren’t likely to sell before two of the division’s worst defences face the Hornets but Gameweek 7 looks like a good jumping-off point based on recent evidence.


Watford XI: Bachmann, Ngakia, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Rose, Etebo (Sema 77), Sarr, Sissoko, Kucka, Dennis, King (Hernandez 53).

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Marcal, Trincao (Hee-Chan 63), Jimenez, Traore (Podence 81).

LEICESTER CITY 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY

  • Goals: Bernardo Silva (£6.9m)
  • Assists: Joao Cancelo (£6.0m)
  • Bonus: Cancelo x3, Bernardo x2, Ruben Dias (£6.0m)

CITY DEFENCE BACK TO ITS BEST

Marcal and Semedo 3

It’s three clean sheets on the spin for Manchester City, who boasted the best defence in the division last season and who, based on the Gameweek 1-4 evidence, will likely only have to see off Chelsea to match that feat this time around.

It’s no surprise that, after patching up a makeshift defence in Gameweek 1 at Spurs, Pep Guardiola has found more joy with what seems on paper to be his best back four.

Joao Cancelo (£6.0m), Aymeric Laporte (£5.6m), Ruben Dias (£6.0m) and Kyle Walker (£5.5m) have all started the last three matches, with the first three of those players sitting in the top five FPL points-scorers among defenders, having also banked an attacking return apiece.

Leicester caused City more problems than Arsenal and Norwich did, with Harvey Barnes (£6.8m) striking the top of the bar and almost connecting with Jamie Vardy‘s (£10.4m) cross, but the fact remains that Guardiola’s troops have allowed only one ‘big chance’ and effort on target in the last three Gameweeks – that being an Ademola Lookman (£6.0m) effort that Ederson (£6.0m) smothered at source.

The Champions League will almost certainly see rotation at the back return in earnest but Guardiola knows the value of a solid backline, and there’s always at least one stopper – Dias last season, Laporte in 2018/19 – who he builds his defence around.

“Aymeric (Laporte) is playing incredibly well. Ruben (Dias) like last season with John (Stones) and I know Nathan (Ake) is going to happen. It’s a contribution of everyone.

“The real reason we won the Premier League last season is because we were incredibly solid. We made, I don’t know how many clean sheets.

“We haven’t conceded much. Against Norwich we had one shot on target [against] and against Arsenal it was the same. On Saturday we had a little bit more.

“Against Leicester it is not easy to do it. If you are able to concede few chances, like we did today, we are going to win games.” – Pep Guardiola

ROTATION, WHAT ROTATION?

Marcal and Semedo 2

Guardiola named an unchanged starting XI for the third consecutive game, the first time that has happened in the Premier League in five seasons with the club.

Ferran Torres (£7.2m) was yet again chosen to lead the line and the ‘out of position’ midfielder saw chances come his way once more but there was to be no repeat of his Gameweek 3 heroics, with the Spaniard, Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m) and Jack Grealish (£8.0m) perhaps a little below their stratospheric pre-international break standards.

Bernardo Silva (£6.9m) popped up with the match-winner and, for those FPL managers who like to try to make sense and draw team selection conclusions from Guardiola’s inscrutable babble, the City boss explained his choices after full-time.

“I like to have one or two players in the side who go to the natural side. So, when Jack Grealish plays right and Gundo plays right, every movement in behind is not on the proper foot, they have to turn. The first action we had when Jack played with Bernardo, he dribbled and made a cross.

“At least one or two of the three need to be on the natural foot to be effective in the final third. They can play both sides of course. Bernardo prefers to play on the right, so it can happen.” – Pep Guardiola

Whatever the methodology behind the teamsheets, there’ll soon be Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) and Phil Foden (£7.9m) – who both made the bench at Leicester – to add to the mix in midfield.

“We will see [if De Bruyne plays on Wednesday]. He made a really good training session this week. When he came back to training, he did really well. Step by step. We have a deep squad, just to see Phil (Foden) was there [on the bench], Kevin was there, Riyad (Mahrez) was there, John (Stones) was there.

“The last two games against Norwich and Arsenal were amazing. They were at an incredible high level and deserved to play. The guys who didn’t play today have to be ready. The quality of the team is so high and that is the only reason that we had success in the previous seasons, everyone made a contribution.” – Pep Guardiola

LEICESTER BOOSTED BY KEY DEFENDER RETURNS

Jonny Evans (£5.4m) and Jannik Vestergaard (£4.9m) shared 90 minutes of game-time between them on Saturday, with both making their returns from injury.

“I’m delighted with Jannik. He gives us that great presence in the box when we defend and you see him, he gets his head on to a lot of things when we’re attacking as well.

“He got some good blocks in and reads the game so well. Then he has that calmness when we have the ball. I was delighted with him.

“The plan was to get him to 60 minutes and when he starts to fatigue then bring Jonny in. I’m delighted with both but really pleased for Jannik in terms of his first game in and I think you can see over the course of the season he’ll do great for us.” – Brendan Rodgers

The Dane was imperious on his comeback and not only does Daniel Amartey‘s (£4.1m) time in the budget FPL defender spotlight seem over, the availability of Evans and Vestergaard could spell bad news for a below-par Caglar Soyuncu (£5.0m).

Like Soyuncu, James Maddison (£6.8m) and Barnes haven’t hit form this season and Rodgers was even forced to defend them after full-time.

“They worked very hard. Harvey is still getting up to speed fitness-wise. He had Covid and injury-wise he didn’t join the group at the beginning of the season so I still think he’s not at his level yet. He’s still such a threat.

“The beauty of the squad now is that it’s competitive. We know if it’s not quite working for us, we can make changes, and like you see with Kels (Iheanacho) and Ademola (Lookman) coming into the game, they give us that extra energy, that pressing element, and they were a threat. But James and Harvey worked very hard.” – Brendan Rodgers on Harvey Barnes and James Maddison


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Bernardo, Jesus (Fernandinho 84′), Grealish, Torres (Sterling 64′).

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Castagne, Vestergaard (Evans 61), Söyüncü, Bertrand, Albrighton, Tielemans, Ndidi, Barnes (Lookman 73), Maddison (Iheanacho 73), Vardy.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GAMEWEEK 4

Wilson injury latest as Ronaldo and Lukaku haul

292 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Kopite
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which duo would you think score the most in the next 2?:

    A) Bruno + Bamford
    B) Bruno + Jimenez
    C) Ronaldo + Traore
    D) Ronaldo + Torres

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

      D

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

      D

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

      C/D

    4. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

    5. The Kopite
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers guys. Very tempted with Traore though, those fixtures looks so tasty...
      And slightly worried about Pep Roulette after CL games

    6. Iano78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D maybe but A is a good shout too imo

  2. Yolo Toure
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sarr or Traore who would you rather have

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

      Sarr

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

      Sarr.

    3. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore because Watford can't score

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

        Neither can Traore

        1. pablo discobar
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          More chance of getting a return from a team that actually score though right?

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

            Watford with more goals than Wolves so far

          2. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Sarr already has one haul, traore has no goals or assists

    4. Dennis System
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr plays for Watford + Traore can't shoot. Neither

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

        In my mind, that dilemma has been solved last night. The clear winner is Gray.

  3. Dogs Of War
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How much do you trust Palace & Norwich? Gallagher/Pukki is a nice budget rotation option. Worth a punt? If not why not?

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

      Gallagher has been good. But let's see what happens when Eze/ Olise and even Mili come back.

      Norwich; not right now.

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

      Gallagher looks good but plays Liverpool next. I'd stay clear of Norwich

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

      Palace yes; Norwich no.

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

    A, B, C or D? I have 1 FT

    A) Antonio to 4.5 mil attacker and N.Mendy to Jota
    B) Antonio to Saint max and Benrahma to Jota
    C) Benrahma to Raphinha
    D) Roll the FT

    Full team:
    Sanchez
    TAA / Marcal / Shaw / Duffy / Ayling
    Benrahma / Salah / Traore
    Lukaku / Ronaldo

    Bench: Steele / Gilmour / Antonio / Mendy

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

      C

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

    I feel a WC coming on, do you agree that this current team has issues :-

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Shaw White Marcal (Amartey)
    Salah Benrahma Raphina Greenwood (Brownhill)
    DCL* Antonio* Ronaldo

    So DCL out for 3 week, Antonio banned for 1 week, Benrahma and Raphina very disappointing lately

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think you need to WC. DCL to Jime/Bam bench Antonio for a week.

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

      DCL is the only issue that needs addressing. Bench Antonio and play a 4-4-2. Nowhere near wildcard territory.

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

    a tweet from @BigManBakar:
    https://twitter.com/BigManBakar/status/1437683550329913347

    It's interesting to note that Bamford's underlying numbers are more or less on par with last season:

    Bamford 21/22 v 20/21

    Shots in the box per 90: 2.6 v 2.8
    xG per 90: 0.36 v 0.56
    xGi per 90: 0.6 v 0.7

    Expecting his numbers to get better with the upcoming fixtures too

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Need to monitor the hamstring injury worry

  7. Louis99
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hmm, so i had 5.0itb and 1ft: just shy of Toney > Lukaku...

    I've done Coufal > Marcal to free up sufficient funds, and the original plan was to hold for a week then do that big transfer ^

    Maybe I'm being over-swayed by the impending price drop for Toney, but would it be madness to do that transfer this week for a hit ?

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

    Who will score more in the next 3 GWs:
    A: Toney + Bruno + Allan/Dier
    B: Ings + Antonio/Allan/Dier + Raphina

    Will have Ronaldo in both options

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

      B

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

        Thanks

  9. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A slightly different WC team, thoughts?
    Mendy
    TAA Veltman Marcal ayling
    Salah Gray raphinha Torres
    Ronaldo Lukaku
    Bench- 4.0 Williams Brownhill street
    0.4 ITB

    Current team
    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw ayling coufal tsimikas
    Salah Gray benrahma Brownhill
    Ronaldo DCL Antonio

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

      Up to you but common consensus would be to stay in the 4.5/5m GK bracket and upgrade one of your defenders to a 5.5m

      Note that Brownhill is close to a drop but who knows if he will actually drop

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

      Losing the most in form attacker on WC?

  10. FPLBRAH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Good wildcard team?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger Marcel Livra Williams
    Salah Torres Raphina Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku Scarlett

    £0.1 ITB

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

      I would not go without Antonio.

  11. Dennis System
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are Leeds doing a Sheffield Utd??

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

      No, but they're not doing a Leeds either.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Fixtures have been harder think theyll improve

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

      No but they are overrated by some. They’re a fun team to watch and they’re enjoying being in the premier league but quite a few on here for example seemed to think they could challenge for Europe at the start of the season. They had a difficult few fixtures to begin with, they’ll kick in to gear this Friday probably.

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

      They’ve been fine

      Drawn with Everton who are in the middle of a new manager bounce, and unlucky not to beat Burnley who should have had about 3 men sent off for disgraceful challenges

      No harm in getting beaten at an electric Old Trafford after Varane’s unveiling GW1, and had several chances to go a goal up vs Liverpool then had a questionable sending off that should be rescinded - Liverpool created a lot of chances & could have scored more, but that’s what Liverpool do

      Leeds are totally capable of 15 points from their next 18 & will rocket up the table

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

    Definitely moving DCL out, the second issue is Antonio and my weak bench.

    Would you try and play Duffy/Tsim or take -4 to get Wolves def in place of Tsim?

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

      Btw - maybe Jesus as a DCL replacement?

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

        Or Vardy?

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

      I'm playing Duffy. Three times I've called him off the bench, and three times he's returned/hauled.

  13. Dennis System
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any matip fans out there rather than wolves defenders?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Blocks a other attack Spot so not for me

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

      Both have huge upsides. Get both if you can, imo.

    3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. Liverpool look well set up for clean sheets, he looks like he's got the spot. Seems good value at 5m.

  14. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC ?

    Sanchez ( Steele)
    Taa Dias semedo ( livra Williams)
    Salah jota Pogba gray ( Gilmour)
    Ronaldo bamford St max

    0.3 itb

    Start again or getting there ?

    Thanks

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

      I don't really like Bamford, would rather get Raphinha.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.

  15. Pavsboot
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Kind of tempted by

    Sanchez
    TAA White Marcal
    Salah Raph Gray Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku Bamford

    Steele Duffy Liv Sissoko

    Ride it for two-three weeks. If I then don't want to hold Ronaldo long term can drop him for a Antonio/DCL type and buy some Chelsea defenders and/or upgrade Gray/Gallagher.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe double Leeds bit risky at this stage

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

        Yeah that's fair. Would rather DCL or Antonio over Bamford but as is I'm a bit stuck with him.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Is that a WC? You're veru heavy up front as it is with Ron and Lukaku. Maybe get a cheaper striker and upgrade mid?

  16. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What should be the priority?

    A. Raphinha for free, worry about Ronaldo/TAA later
    B. TAA for Alonso/Shaw, -4, hold on to Antonio
    C. TAA+Raphinha for Alonso/Shaw+Jota, -4, also hold on to Antonio

    1. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't get rid of Jota unless he won't start.

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

        Problem is I have already have Salah and Tsimi. B lets me get rid of Tsimi, otherwise Jota has to got to allow TAA.

        1. Rbyrne95
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Is there a way you can get rid of Tsmikas and someone in for TAA and keep Jota?

  17. Rbyrne95
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is it a must to get Raph/Bamford in? I have Mount (whos gone down in price) and Antonio. Would need a hit to get in Bamford but could only really do Mount to Raph.

    The question is really to make a transfer or have Allan play next week.

  18. @persecuted_by_mods
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Leeds had a couple of dips last year too, that lasted 3-4 games so I'm not writing them off with second season syndrome just yet

    • Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      SOS-looks like I can`t field 11

      sanchez
      taa reguilon shaw livra
      bissouma bruno salah greenwood saka
      toney

      foster dcl* antonio* tsimi

      1. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        proper 11 that is

    • niloh1
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Would you guys rather have

      a) Traore & Bamford
      or
      b) Raphina & Jimenez

      1. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        b

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

        b

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

      Raya
      TAA Shaw Tierney B Williams
      Salah (C) Jota Torres Sarr
      Ronaldo Bamford
      Sub: 4.0 Gilmour Liveramento Antonio

      Save FT is the correct move?

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

      What are non Ronaldo owners doing about him? I don't own him currently and I'm leaning towards leaving him particularly considering Utd's fixtures. One of the key factors for me is the captaincy. Between Lukaku and Salah, I have a great captain option all the way through to GW12.

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

        Straight in my team...
        ...in GW14

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

      I got a unanimous save free transfer vote on my team from you all, but now have Antonio and DCL in my front two and feel forced to react. What should be main options to consider?

      Sanchez
      Trent Laporte Semedo Duffy Livra
      Salah Jota Traore Raphinha Allan
      Ronaldo Antonio* DCL*

      Thank you!

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

        DCL to Bamford is my first instinct.

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

          Same. And I'm not seeing anything to dissuade me otherwise.

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

      Made mistake of leaving TAA of WC team last week needs addressing minus 4 required

      A. DCL & Shaw - Pukki & TAA
      B. DCL & Semedo - Hwang &TAA
      C. DCL & Tierney - King & TAA
      D. DCL for Bamford & don't take a hit
      E. A B or C but wait a week for TAA to avoid a hit

      All advice greatly appreciated

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

        A can give an instant return imo

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

        none of the strikers in a/b/c are nailed.

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

          How at risk is Pukki? Just thought I was a tough fixture run and off back of covid not had full pre season, you think he is droppable?

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

        Probably E

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

          I am carrying Antonio with a bench of Williams and Reguilon but also have the very real Jota and Torres rotation risks, does that change anything?

    • Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is Raphina the best mf to transfer in under 7.8m?
      If No, who would be the best option?
      Already have Greenwood

      Potential team after using 2FT to bring in Ronaldo for Bruno

      Sanchez
      TAA Coufal Veltmen Dier Tsimikas
      Salah Greenwood Raphinha Mbeumo Allan
      Ronaldo Antonio* Ings

    • MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Which site aren guys using to watch football these days? I want to watch monday night football replay but fullmatchesandshows is no more and its replacement soccercatch only has MOTD. Any ideas?

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

        for free I am not sure.
        I use Optus Sports.

    • LikeItLoveIt
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to decided on my wolves and leeds lads -

      A) Traore + Bamford
      or
      B) Raphinha + Jiminez

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

        b comfortably for me.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B edges it as traore doesnt seem to get any assists/goals but neither does Jimmy...

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

        I'm going to be on A but wish I was on B

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

        Cheers

    • gergin
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I am reading only Bamford, Jimenez, Bamford, Jimenez, Bamford, Jimenez....
      Hey, there is a straight swap DCL -> Richarlison here. Everton are scoring a lot of goals, in good mood and Richa is the Brasilian №9 after all.
      Any thoughts?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Going gray for Everton attack

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

          I have Gray too, seems the play for 1.8 cheaper.

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

          You can`t change DCL or Antonio with Grey...

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

            More in response to why Richarlison may not be as popular.

          2. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Fair point. Saint max a decent option too with nice fixtures

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

              No, ASM is not an FPL option.

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

        Leeds mid term fixtures are the best, that's why.

        Wolves long term the best fixtures.

        And short term is a toss up between the 3 teams.

        If you are really short term and plan to wildcard for GW7 then Everton fixtures are similar to Wolves.

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

          I find next 5 as the best for counterattacking Everton. Even Man utd away.

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

        Watkins is a great options, looked really good last game and the team is getting more players back and looks more and more synced for every game.

        Not the best fixtures but only 7.3 and looks on form. Next game good one as well.

    • Pegilagi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcarding this week.

      Team looks like this. Thoughts?

      Sanchez / Guaita
      Duffy / White / TAA / Manquilo / Livramento
      Salah / Gray / Torres / Rapinha / Bissouma
      Lukaku / Ronaldo / Saint-Maxim

      0.2 ITB

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

        Or Rapinha --> Benrahma and Torres --> Greenwood

    • Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Stick with current team (-4) or WC?

      Schmeichel
      TAA Shaw White Coufal
      Salah Raph Greenw Gray Benrah
      CR7
      DCL** Perica** Tsimikas

      WC
      Sanchez Steele
      TAA Shaw Marcal Livra Duffy
      Salah Gray Pog/Green Gallagher Kovacic
      CR7 Lukaku Dennis

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Stick

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

        That is what you have with a -4?

        Did you make early transfers?

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

          Did Bruno + Anto to Raph + CR7

          Then DCL was ruled out