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The best FPL forwards to consider as Calvert-Lewin and Antonio replacements

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m) set for a spell on the sidelines and a ban ruling Michail Antonio (£7.9m) out of Gameweek 5, many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are unexpectedly in the market for a new forward.

At the time of writing, the pair are the two most-sold forwards in FPL, but should we be selling them, and if so, who are the best replacements?

In this, our latest Fantasy Football Scout Members article, we’ll attempt to answer those questions.

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  1. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ings to Bamford/Jimenez worth a hit?

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

      Probably not.

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

      If you kept Ings up to now you may aswell continue to hold as the fixtures turn okay again soon

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

      Depends how long you want to keep your WC for
      Also Ings is going down. Bam might go up if he’s pictured in training tomorrow

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

      No

    5. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

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

    UCL Fantasy

    Give the captain's armband to Haaland? Now my captain is Ronaldo with 12 points. Will Erling score a goal?

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

      Prob get a hattrick

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

    I'm sitting on 2 FTs with team below, and feeling a little stuck. Should I:

    A) WC
    B) Hold WC until GW7 as planned and just do Toney and Bruno > Ronaldo and Gray/Sarr
    C) Something else?

    Bachmann/Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Coufal, Liva, Tsimi
    Salah, Bruno, Greenwood, Raphina, Gilmour
    Ings, Antonio, Toney
    £0.5M itb

    1. JC1231
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B with Sarr. Dont fancy gray with 3 goals from 3 on target

    2. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good question to ask yourself might be what would your WC look like this week vs GW7? If they're going to be pretty similar, then not much harm in using it now.

      That said, seems like you are probably fine to just do that double transfer and save the chip.

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

        Thanks both - good feedback.

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

          based on above feedback i'd imagine at least 5/6 changes to any wildcard team

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

      B with Sarr are great moves. Hold that WC and look at gw8 instead of 7

    4. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B and Gray

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

    Sanchez
    TAA - Marçal - Williams
    Salah - Raphinha - Benrahma - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - Bamford

    (Steele - McArthur - Duffy - Livramento)

    Was highly regretting not pulling the trigger on the WC last week. Is my attempt to make amends with the draft for GW5 good to go? Cheers!

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

      I would play Duffy over Williams

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

      Solid

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

      Super

    4. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Defence is very ropey

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

        And that's the cost of a stellar forward line

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure having three premiums is Worth it.. spread the cash..

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

    Sarr or Gray? Why, in your opinion?

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

      G

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

      Gray, plays for a better team and seems to be Rafa's lovechild, in great form ans spare cash to use elswhere.

      If that is not enough reason to pick him instead of Sarr then so be it 🙂

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

        Been thinking the same myself.. form probably unsustainable though, is the thing?

        & have heard Sarr also has pens, with potentially better fixtures

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

          You cannot expect any player to score every game.

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

            Suarez and Aguero say hi

    3. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gray

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

    This week:

    Sanchez

    TAA Tierney Coady Williams

    Salah Jota Benrahma Greenwood

    Ronaldo Bamford

    (Steele Allan Livra Antonio)

    A. Benrahmah to Raph -4
    B. Livra to Marcal-4
    C. Stick

    Currently around 8K OR.

    (A is possible until 2 price changes happen
    B only viable until 1 price change happens)

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

      C. Benny’s fixtures are quite good after United. United don’t have the best defence either

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

        Yes. Benny could be a season long thing

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who is Benny

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

          Benrahma

    2. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd wait until the Europa League match and see what Benrhama does, how much he plays. There seems to be concern that he is not nailed now.

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

    Schmeichel
    Trent Shaw Lowton Tsim/Liv
    Greenwood Salah Bruno benrahma Torres
    Jimenez

    Ward Tsim/Liv obafemi antonio

    1FT 1.0 ITB

    Thinking of either
    A) tsim + Torres —> jota and marcal
    B) antonio —> bamford
    C) wildcard and change squad completely

    1. Al Pacho
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would do B

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

      Jimenez up top on his own is a disaster. Sure you will get Antonio back GW6 but then also have a look at your bench. Obafemi is no longer part of the game after his move from Soton and Tsimi will be bench ridden from now on for LFC.

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

        Thanks, yeah obafemi is a fodder. Strike force of jimenez and Antonio.. pretty good for the next 5-6 fixtures. But will prob bring in lukaku in gw7, downgrade Bruno.

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

      C maybe

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

      Tsim > marcal

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

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

    Friends, please:

    Meslier (4.0)
    TAA / Shaw / Coufal (Livramento, Omobamidele)
    Salah / Jota / Torres / Raphinha / Benrahma
    Bamford / Ronaldo (Obafemi)

    A. Benrahma to Gray/Gallagher/Saka
    B. Coufal to Coady/Marçal
    C. Hold

    Leaning towards C really, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

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

      C

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

        I appreciate it, sir!

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

      is this a wildcard team?
      i looked at meslier but their defence is really bad - would expect newcastle to score
      Gray is an option if you own him but no need to buy him right now
      i'd also play coufal, united still leaky so holding transfer seems more valuable for next week

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

        Haven't wildcarded yet, sir. I agree on Meslier — and I appreciate your thoughts!

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

      B or C. Only say B because Wolves defence is good for a decent amount of time and i don't fancy west ham defence against united. I'd probably sway towards C though, always good to have 2ft's. C

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

        Thank you, mate, thank you very much indeed. Cheers!

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

    Pick one for a WC draft:

    A) 3-4-3
    Sanchez
    TAA - Marçal - Williams
    Salah - Raphinha - Benrahma - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - Bamford

    (Steele - McArthur - Duffy - Livramento)

    B) 4-4-2
    Sanchez
    TAA - R. James - Marçal - White
    Salah - Jota - Raphinha - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku

    (Steele - McArthur - Duffy - Scarlett)

    Cheers!

    1. Al Pacho
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like B

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B

  10. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Marcal Ayling
    Salah Jota Raphinha Sarr Gray
    Lukaku Ronaldo

    Subs: Steer Livramento Duffy Scarlett

    G2G?
    Do I need to make any changes?
    Appreciate any opinions.
    Thanks

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

    Marçal or Alonso for the next few fixtures? Considering Alonso’s risk for rotation?

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

      good to have a chelsea defender but clean sheets might not be as easy to come the next 2 so depends where that extra ~1.2m gets spent

  12. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT?
    Sanchez
    TAA James marcal semedo omobamidele
    Salah raph Saka sarr Gallagher
    Lukaku Ronaldo Richardson

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

      Not bad. Gallagher + saka > sissoko + Torres maybe

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

      Livra seems the obvious 5th defender
      Richarlison a decent differential, would you plan to keep him after his next 2 fixtures - if not what's the move?

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sarr or gray for the next 3?
    Although gray is in form,Watford have beaten Norwich in their past 4 meetings and Watford have matches against the 3 worst defences in the league coming up.
    Sarr is also on pens.

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

      Sarr

  14. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba or Greemwood

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

      i had greenwood, am thinking pogba after their difficult fixtures + Ronaldo

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

      Greenwood

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

      Greenwood for now. Neither for a fair few weeks and then pogba when fixtures turn

    4. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pogbis

  15. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on a 433 on WC? Not liking the midfield options too much.

    Could also have a flexi 433 - 343 set up rotating a cheap mid and defender (e.g. Marcal and Gray)

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

      its only been 4 games weeks. there are midfielders who are still emerging.

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

        And they’re all 5.5-6

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

      4-3-3 is definitely very viable, great defense options. Just limits your ability to jump on mid-priced mids which is why I'm leaning towards 3-4-3.

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

      seems ok one bench fodder 5th defender and 2 rotating 3rd/4th defenders. enough playable midfielders under 6.0m to go with one

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

    Magnus Carlsen wildcarded this gamesweek.

    His main differentials are Traore, and Aubameyang.

    Was already thinking about Aubameyang but now he is looking even more tempting.

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

      assume Auba was probably for that week and he'll find a way to move him on

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

        wouldn't have thought so.

        he's not that bad a pick. scored against norwich, joint 2nd for most shots this gamesweek (6) and has good fixtures.

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      How is he more tempting becasue one person got him in?

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

        he's literal genius.

        one of the most intelligent men alive today.

        And an excellent FPL player with a proven track record.

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

          Play your own game.

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

            i own my own decisions

            nobody operates in a vacuum

            you're here too right

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

      What is ID please?

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

        132645, already had it sorry

  17. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Option here

    A Traore
    B Sarr
    C Pukki

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

      I don’t like any

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        None are great but any better options at the price point? I already have /gray

    2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      B

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

      A

  18. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Team with wildcard saved for Boxing day

    Sanchez (new)
    White • (bur) • TAA (CRY) Shaw (whu)
    Smith (bur) • Raphinha (new) • Grealish • (SOU) • Torres (SOU) • Salah (CRY)
    Bamford (new) • (C) Ronaldo (whu)

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

      Sound

  19. dabber7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hey folks, how much danger is there of Trent's price rising tonight?

    He's currently on 92.7% at FPL statistics but I can't afford him if he goes up overnight but at the same time, I'm nervours about pulling the trigger before the Milan game is over tomorrow.

    Thoughts?

    Many thanks

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think he will survive but don't hold me accountable!

      1. dabber7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Many thanks for the reply.

        I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for the next 90 mins or so ...

  20. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I wonder how many people transferred in the wrong 4.5 Aston Villa mid named Ramsey this week.

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      not that there's a right Ramsey...

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

        Well there isn’t a right Ramsey sooooo….

  21. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Digne to Marcal on a free?

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Semedo will still be the better long term option, but I like the move.

    2. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I prefer Samedo, unless you need the money.

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I can do semedo.. that was.my next question. Never long term for me anyway.

        Worth getting rid of digne for one of those two though?

        1. Rhys85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I like the look of Wolves defence and Semedo would be my choice for sure. I'd do it if no other fires in your team.

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

          Stick with Marcal, Semedo not worth the extra.

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

        This

  22. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Tempted to WC, but could just do DCL & Bruno to CR7 & Jota -4?

    Bachmann
    TAA \ Shaw \ White \ Dunk
    Salah \ Bruno \ Harrison \ Benrahma
    DCL \ Bamford
    (Foster \ Ayling \ Gilmour \ Antonio

    Any thoughts?

    1. Al Pacho
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good. Go for it brotha

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, need to do tonight to avoid price changes. Just hoping for no injuries this week.

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

          Don’t take a hit for a player that hasn’t played yet and who you will want to transfer out in 2-3 weeks time. Consider Torres/Sarr

          1. FPL Theorist
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I'd disagree, those alternatives are also players that he may very well want to transfer out in 2-3 weeks time. He has bench cover in case Jota does get injured.

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

            Who has not played yet?

            1. FPL Theorist
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Jota (and other Liverpool players). But really, the hit is being taken for CR7, assuming they don't have 4.5m ITB to go straight from DCL to CR7.

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

                Got it, thanks. Agreed.

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

      Shipping Bruno out is a tough call, but Bruno to Ronaldo even for a hit has been popular. I'd definitely like to sort DCL. Not keen on Jota.

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here, guys?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw White Ayling
    Salah (C) Jota Greenwood Benrahma
    Ronaldo Toney
    ____
    Steele Antonio* Duffy Brownhill

    1 FT 0.7 itb

    A) Gwood to F. Torres (to fund Toney to Jimenez the following week
    B) Save FT
    C) Benrahma to Raphina
    D) Antonio to Bamford

    Leaning towards A or B as Toney is surely my weakest link. No direct replacement tho 🙁

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think you can save this week

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

      B

  24. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ayling or Ben white

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      To play? White I think.

    2. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      White

  25. GROBARI
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will dcl drop tonight?

  26. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why did Gilmour not play last weekend?

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probsbly rest from playing for scotland

  27. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Semedo or Marcal? Short term punt

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

      Semedo is the better option

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

      Marcal, Semedo not worth the extra.

  28. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Marcal Ayling
    Salah Jota Raphinha Sarr Gray
    Lukaku Ronaldo

    Subs: Steer Livramento Duffy Scarlett

    G2G?
    Do I need to make any changes?
    Thanks

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks great, like a WC team!

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

        That’s defo a WC team

        1. Al Pacho
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks guys! Just having a concern wthr to have ayling or white

    2. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Love that it almost resembles my wc team last week

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

    Does anyone have some decent insight re Ait Nouri? Apparently a really talented player.

    Wondering if he will start playing anytime soon for Wolves? His price looks to be dropping further so a viable cheapie defender which may assurp Marcal's spot?

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

      Looks Marcal's spot to lose atm.

  30. demob
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Jimi and Raph
    Or
    B) Bamford and Sarr

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      eAsy

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

      Well Jimi hasn’t looked like his old self (understandably) so even though he has the fixtures I’d avoid. On the other hand Bamford might have an injury, so tricky! Have you considered Pukki, great run of fixtures & enables a Mf upgrade?

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

      A because of Raphina