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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 5 preview and latest team plans

Mark Sutherns is back alongside Andy on the eve of Gameweek 5 to reveal his latest thoughts and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) line-up over on our YouTube channel.

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In this latest episode, Andy and the FPL BlackBox co-host look ahead to Friday’s evening deadline and the opening Gameweek clash between Newcastle United and Leeds United. Though, at the time of recording, the pair have both turned their backs on Marcelo Bielsa’s much-fancied attack.

The Michail Antonio (£7.9m) decision dominates the early exchanges, while Mark lends his thoughts on replacements for the stricken Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m).

Mark offers a positive review of Andy’s 4-5-1 but is left doubting his own captaincy decision when it’s suggested that Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) could even outstrip the overwhelming armband favourite, Mohamed Salah (12.5m)

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  1. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions for this wc team? Pretty set on going with 3 premiums.

    Sanchez
    Taa rudiger cancelo semedo
    Salah raphina Sarr gray
    Ronaldo lukaku

    4.0 mccarthur livramento scarlett

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Best 3 premium team i have seen

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.

      CHE vs City GW6 though but guess you have to go with it because of your WC.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yea one bad fixture before the good run.

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      nice. must have decent team value and avoid early season drops
      i'm almost 1m off this team!

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Liv is actually Omo. Good spot.

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I can afford the above team with 0.1 ITB, but I did WC last week.

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting. Similar to mine but I have Bamford over Rudiger n Cancelo. An interesting calculus.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not keen on double Leeds attack as I already have raph. With bamford and 3 premiums the defence and bench become too weak.

    6. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Interested as to why Rudiger and not R James, rotation risk?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Only because Rudiger is more nailed. Might have got James instead if I had 0.1m spare.

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          yeh ok.

    7. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer James + Marçal to Rudiger + Semedo.

  2. BMiller415
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcarding this week and was trying to squeeze Rom, Ron, Salah and TAA onto the same team. However, I really disliked the budget midfielders and defenders after trying dozens of combos. Now I am thinking of the below team and would appreciate thoughts.

    GK: Sanchez, Steele
    D: TAA, Semedo, Tierney
    M: Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Gray, Torres
    F: Ronaldo, Bamford

    Bench: James (torn starting Tierney this week but want a Chelsea defender before the GW 7 rush), Livramento, Scarlett

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      sorry but can't possibly bench James, very risky imo

      1. BMiller415
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout! I didn't realize the Spurs had some injuries, so switched out Tierney for James, but think I'm going to stick with the 3-5-2 to see if Gray and Torres go off.

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          cool. does 0.5m extra help for midfield upgrade by going Tierney to White? Upside is there but too often injured

          1. BMiller415
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks! I played around with White over Tierney, but think I have better value in Tierney as I don't like any of the ~6-6.5m mid options more than Gray, as he is playing more advanced with DCL hurt. Benramha seems to be on the downswing, Watford gets too chances for me to go with Sarr, and Saka is just back from injury. With that said open to any sage advice.

  3. I Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Feeling pretty settled with this WC team:

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA, James, Semedo, White (Livramento)
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Gray (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo, Bamford (Antonio)

    0.5 ITB

    James vs Rudiger vs Cancelo vs Dias?
    Jota vs Grealish?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gone (below) James and Dias, one 'risk' and one 'safe'. Jota. Nice team

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      might have the same backline on my wildcard - WOL + SOU interchange really nicely
      I think just hold Jota and look to switch him to Grealish/Torres in GW8
      My debate is 3 up top of 5 midfield
      Team looks strong and flexible
      Still surprised nearly all WC teams have Sanchez - feels such a mixed bag of fixtures and they face City/Liv in GW9/10

    3. C-Dawgg
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looking good!

      I lean Jota and James. Although I am looking to also bring in Cancelo GW8 if all goes well.

    4. StingRay
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just asking , but is this team affordable, as l have a similar team
      ( 101.3 to spend ) and cud take afford Bamford so had to go for SCARLETT.

      1. StingRay
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hold on it prob is as my forward are CR7 Rom and Scarlett...

        Soz

    5. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team.

  4. Joggers Nipple
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Last shout for any feedback on this WC
    Sanchez
    TAA Dias James
    Salah Jota Gray Raphina
    Jiminez Lukakau Bamford

    Steele Gilmor Ayling Livramneto 0 ITB

    Went Bamford and Gilmor over Torres and Denis
    James over Rudiger
    Dias over Cancello
    One 'safe', one 'risky'
    Not sold on double Leeds attack but Banford easy DCL later

    Thank for any thoughts

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      also on wildcard, how confident are you on sanchez or is it just there's no other standout?
      Dias + James - do you think it's better to hold off on city since they face che + liv then jump on board GW8? Happy to skip a WOL defender?

      I'm also considering a 2nd 7.5-8m midfielder instead of a Jimenez as Torres Pogba have good immediate fixtures and Jimmy seems to be playing more of a Firmino role

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez, yeah just no other
        Dias and James, I just feel now get some defenders from good teams, keep and play every week regardless of fixtures

        Still a little torn on Bamford and Gilmor over Torres and Denis. Think I will stick for now, easy 2 move switch later if wrong.

        Cheers for thoughts

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          tempted by Laporte too as my team value isnt the best (though seen he was yellow flagged)
          will try get one now unless I can work out my gw8 transfers in advance!

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo for me. Want to get him in by GW8.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, I just dont have balls to worry over the team sheets. I would love Cancello but maybe im too cowardly!

    3. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice.

  5. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    One of the worst OG's ever happened today.
    Nobody in the box on a cross. Defender and Keeper combine.They lose 1-0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57IctjM3rMU

  6. KANTEnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hello everyone.

    Sanchez,Gunn
    TAA,Shaw,Williams,Livramento,Duffy
    Salah,Sarr,Bruno,Harrison,benrahma
    Lukaku,Antonio,perica

    1 FT, 0.3 ITB

    A) Antonio > Jimenez for free (allows me to do Bruno & perica > CR7 & 4.5 mid in GW6)

    B) Bruno & perica > Jimenez & Jota (leaves me 1.7 ITB)

    C) Save FT
    D) others?

    Cheers!

    1. klopptimusprime
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Personally would do C, but if you're set on getting Ronaldo would have to be A

      1. KANTEnders
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Save unless the CR7 pull is too strong. It was for me

      1. KANTEnders
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Really want him for the home games in GW 6&7. planning to deadend this team and WC in GW8

  7. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on wc, I tempted to go Guaita over Sanchez.
    What do you guys think?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      *I'm tempted

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I just checked their fix's and think that could work actually.
      There are definate signs that the Palace, especially at home are 'gonna surprise many going forward.
      Viv'e La France' !

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks pal

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Welcome sir!
          I like your thinking. gl.

    3. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      toying between the 2 now on wc
      Guiata also avoids the MCI LIV double (Sanchez faces this in gw9/10)
      Can choose to jump off as well around GW14 with more info

    4. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've been thinking the same and I probably will. Worth a punt IMO

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Are you okay with having him for the Liverpool game?

  8. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think to punt on Dennis for short term ?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not me but could work. Frees up a lot of money.

    2. Little Frank
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Punt & Dennis?

      Preferred Newman & Baddiel

      1. adams_6
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hahahaha

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've got him, and really hoping he can step up with his GW1 form again. You don't get better than Norwich, Newcastle, Leeds in his next 3 fixtures.

  9. ZimZalabim
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    any reason to wait om dcl to bamford for free ?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Price rises

  10. Johan Queef
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Harvey Barnes doing bits in Europa and putting doubts in my mind about finally saying see ya later?!

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Eventually Harvey will score.....I think.........maybe

      1. Johan Queef
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        There's always one who does this to me for the first part of the season. I'll probably get rid and then he'll have a field day against my beloved Sanchez.

        1. OneArseneWenger32
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Great fixtures for Harvey from now so you’ll be glad u held

          1. Johan Queef
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Perhaps, but would I be better off with Raphinha?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tis troll-work.

  11. leisuresuit13
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcard.. Hard to fit 4 premiums

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Christen White Semedo (Livra)
    Raph Gray Torres Salah (Gilmour)
    Lukaku Ronaldo (Dennis)

  12. BS03
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    hi guys who do i start considering that i will be starting sarr (NOR A):

    a) williams (WAT H)
    b) allan (AVL A)

    cheers!

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b

  13. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will be interesting to see whether TAA rises and if DCL will be dropping.

  14. akhilrajau
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who can get
    A. Marcal
    B. Samedo

    1. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Semedo if you have the funds

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        agree.

    2. waldo666
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  15. fish&chips
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Morning guys. Who do you think scores more over the next 3 weeks

    A) Shaw
    B) Doucoure

    If I go with Shaw I'd have to play a 4.5 mid this week only (marcal plays if I go with doucoure)

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Close but B

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      UTD only one clean sheet so far. Unless UTD keep clean sheets then he will outscore Doucoure.

    4. waldo666
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    5. ZimZalabim
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ohhh close one. Thanks guys

    7. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  16. kobewan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just did a -4hit

    Ings > Bamford
    Gundogan > Jota

    Knee jerk move… I hope it pays off,

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Great moves

      1. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        cheers, hope it really pays off.

  17. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Risers: Saint-Maximin (6.6)

    Fallers: Sterling (10.8) Calvert-Lewin (8.1) Ward-Prowse (6.4) Toney (6.3) Jorginho (5.9) Lanzini (5.8) Sarr (4.9) Kolasinac (4.3)

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wrong Sarr btw, there's one at Chelsea

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Toney down...

      Bamford rise will be tomorrow then...

    3. OneArseneWenger32
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lots of wildcards active…

    4. Willmissudimitrypayet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks Ragabolly!

      Coufal holds on. Considering bringing in Semedo for him, could be a shrewd move?

      1. Johan Queef
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering the same. That or Barnes to Raphinha...what do you think?

        1. Willmissudimitrypayet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Close one! Barnes due a goal, and Raph not found his stride just yet. Maybe Semedo this week and consider Raph next time out?

          1. Johan Queef
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I like your thinking. I've waited this long for Barnes, what's another week?!

    5. ZimZalabim
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      cheers RB

      No rise for bamford, just brought him to catch the rise oh well

    6. waldo666
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ah Toney, you did well to hold on for so long but alas your time has come. Cheers Ragabolly.

    7. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      There must have been shedloads of WC's played...

    8. Salan
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nice fallers. Can get some cheaper later.

    9. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Arise oh Saintly one

    10. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wow. ASM could easily haul against Leeds. I've got a sneaky feeling this will be Willock's day.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Leeds to win 6-1

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting prediction

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Newcastle look there for the taking and Leeds weren't that bad v Liverpool, just outclassed. Newcastle with the fans on their backs is the perfect for them to get their attackers going

    11. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      hmmm JWP from GW8 is on my shortlist, they've a lovely run all the way to GW23

    12. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'm going to regret waiting on making the Antonio --> ASM decision

    13. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Toney, the worst sheep pick of GW1

  18. ZiadHisham
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start this week?
    A) Gray vs AVL
    B) Dennis vs NOR

    1. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  19. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Better option on wc

    A. Gray Rudiger
    B. Doucoure James

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      a

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Still tempted to get in James if I can. If not then Rudiger it is

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I could argue for either choice

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yea it’s close, have A in my draft so far.

        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I had this one
          Alonso/Sarr - 0.3 bank
          or
          Rudiger/Raphina - 0.0 bank

          I went Rudiger/Raphina because it felt safer

    3. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B for me. I don't see Gray maintaining his output, but I could be wrong

    4. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I hv gone for B. See my team below.

    5. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A imo

  20. FFFoxy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lukaku, Raphinha, Tierney

    B) Bamford, Jota, Greenwood

    ?

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      a

    2. ZiadHisham
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. kobewan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    6. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  21. ZiadHisham
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gray or Dennis for this gameweek?

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd start them both.

    2. StingRay
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gray

      Esp as Dennis not guaranteed the 90 mins (or even dare a say the full 90 mins )

  22. FPL Hitman
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on WC. Any changes you would suggest? Only 0.1m left in the Bank.

    Ramsdale 4.0
    TAA Cancelo James Semedo Livra
    Salah Jota Doucoure Gallagher Sissoko
    CR7 Bamford Antonio

    Ramsdale or Sanchez?
    James or Rudiger?
    Semedo or Marcal?

    1. ZiadHisham
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James and semedo

    2. StingRay
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez instead of a Ramsdale, as his not a cert to start

      Foster 4.0 GK ( cud go down in price )

      Marçal over Semedo

      Omobamidele over Cancelo, as have x3 good defenders and Man City tough few games after SOTON...and frees up money)

      Raphinha instead of Deucoure

      Gray instead of Gallagher

      Scarlett instead of Bamford

      Lukaku for Antonio

      Then it’s more like my actual WC ...Coincidently

      Sanchez Foster

      TAA James Marçal Omobamidele Livra

      Salah Jota Raphinha Gray Sissoko

      CR7 Rom Scarlett

      Whatcha reckon...better or worse, as they say in the opticians

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James Semedo

    4. waldo666
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez
      James
      Marcal

      1. FPL Hitman
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. You really seem to be on a crusade against Semedo after your bad experience owning him last year.

        1. waldo666
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, maybe going a bit over the top but haven't seen anything to suggest he will be any different this season so don't think he warrants the extra spend. I've had the experience so hoping I can help others avoid it but I see him in just about every second team.

          1. Alisson WondHaaland
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I think its a bit harsh to say nothing has changed this season. Lage's system has historically involved very attacking full backs and in just 3 games Semedo has already got an xG of over half and an xA of a third of what he got in the entirety of last season (34 games).

            Added to that Marcal is a bit injury prone and could also be replaced by Ait Nouri, I think paying extra for Semedo is worth it

            1. waldo666
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Talk to me when he turns those expectations into actual goals and assists and in turn FPL points.

              What I have seen is him getting in good positions and missing sitters, attacking but returning no points as was the case last year when I owned him for a good portion.

              Fair call on Marcal and if it were me I would just play it safe and go with Coady but if taking a punt I would rather Marcal than Semedo.

  23. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    forget prices it's more the position of midfield v forward for me.

    on wc get Bamford, Raphinha or both?
    Have Lukaku and no Antonio fwiw

    1. AppleDunk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford but I'm still not convinced by Leeds this season tbh.

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thats fair but with no antonio coming back for me as i'm on wildcard it seems better to have a leeds attacker

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both is fine, I think given the current circumstances Bamford is a no brainer, Raph you could probably make a case to go without due to other good options in midfield but he's a great pick regardless.

      I dont mind not starting with Raph as Jota to Raph is an easy transfer when Firmino is back

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        as i won't have ronaldo (most likely) i do like the 7.5m mid options. been toying with pogba torres and jota then move one down to raphinha if it's warranted but feel it hampers my defensive plans

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Personally not a fan of Pogba. Id either start with Jota Torres Raph or Jota Torres and a cheaper player like Gray, that should fund a strong defence

          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            it's more the united coverage i'm a bit worried about but yes can't have them all
            i've got gallagher in at 5.5 currently but probably wouldn't play this week. Gray better fixtures next 2

  24. Amartey Partey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What player do you fear not having this GW? For me, it's Jota.

    1. AppleDunk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Jota for me as well. Or even Bruno, given his still-high ownership.

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, Bruno for sure too. It was very difficult selling him.

    2. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford against Newcastle.

    3. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      None really as have gotten used to no Salah at this stage...keeping an eye on Mane though as he's getting into so many goalscoring positions from the eye test and might be my Ronaldo replacement come GW10

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku vs no cbs

  25. AppleDunk
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Coufal (MUN) or Gallagher (liv)?

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gallagher

  26. StingRay
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Help pls for my WC team.

    Sanchez Foster

    TAA James Marçal Omobamidele Livra

    Salah Jota Raphinha Gray Sissoko

    CR7 Rom Scarlett

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not enough reliable starters imo. I’d drop one of your three big hitters to upgrade rest of team. Other option would be to downgrade jota to 6 mid and upgrade omo to someone like shaw or rudiger

      1. StingRay
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thx

        Yes c wot ya mean

        Don’t thk Marçal will b dropped after assisting last Weekend.

        Cud do Cancelo/ Shaw / Rudiger defensive options

        Cud do Jota for a 6 mln yes

    2. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsdale instead of Sanchez, as he seems to have earned his place in the squad

      Steer 4.0 GK ( cud go up in price )

      Semedo over Marcal

      Cancelo over Omobamidele, as he is the best attacking defender for one if not the most attacking team in the league and can be set & forget option regardless of fixtures.

      Doucoure instead of Raphinha

      Gallagher instead of Gray

      Bamford instead of Scarlett

      Antonio for Lukaku

      Then it’s more like my actual WC ...Coincidently

      Ramsdale 4.0

      TAA Cancelo James Semedo Livra

      Salah Jota Doucoure Gallagher Sissoko

      CR7 Bamford Antonio

      Whatcha reckon...better or worse, as they say in the opticians

      (Sorry mate. Couldn't resist. Don't take it to heart)

  27. LucasMoregametime
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ronaldo/lukaku
    Jesus/Jimenez
    Benrahama/jota/odegaard/Torres

    Can have 4 of these players with total budget of 33.7

  28. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start
    A. Sanchez (LEI)
    B. Bachmann (nor)

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers! That was my initial thought but cs odds favor Brighton

    2. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B otherwise what's the point of having him, when are you going to field him?

  29. ZTF
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) James in for a -4
    B) Start Gilmour

    (I’ll be getting James by GW7 either way)

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b, any other bench options?

      1. ZTF
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Livramento & Webster unfortunately.

        My reasoning behind really considering A is Gilmour surely blanks.. so a CS/assist from James and it’s paid for itself, gives me an extra FT

    2. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B not a bad fixture to have to play Gilmour in

  30. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    start benrahma vs MUN
    or Reguilon vs CHE
    or get Raphinha for -4 instead in place of benrahma?

    1. ZTF
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Play Benrahma.