Scout Notes

Mendy injury latest as Chelsea defence impresses again

We continue our Scout Notes of the weekend’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches with analysis of Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea.

For a briefer recap of all of Sunday’s action, check out our Scoreboard summary here.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0-3 CHELSEA

  • Goals: Thiago Silva (£5.4m), N’Golo Kante (£4.9m), Antonio Rudiger (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Marcos Alonso (£5.7m), Mateo Kovacic (£5.1m), Timo Werner (£8.6m)
  • Bonus: Thiago Silva x3, Rudiger x2, Alonso x1

ANOTHER CLEAN SHEET FOR CHELSEA

Chelsea have made an impressive start to the season, collecting 13 points from their opening five matches. During that time, they have kept four clean sheets and are still yet to concede a goal from open play.

Against Spurs, Kepa Arrizabalaga (£4.9m) replaced the injured Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) in goal, who was ruled out after taking a ‘huge hit’ against Zenit in midweek.

“Edou got a huge hit and we tried everything in the last days. He never felt fully comfortable in diving and getting another hit on it. Yesterday in training, we decided if a miracle doesn’t happen overnight then Kepa will play.” – Thomas Tuchel

At the back, Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) returned to the right of the Blues back-three, which meant a wing-back role for Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m). As a result, Reece James (£5.6m) was on the bench and has now started just 14 of Tuchel’s 24 Premier League matches in charge.

Despite the changes, Chelsea were difficult to break down, especially after the introduction of N’Golo Kante (£4.9m) for Mason Mount (£7.4m) at half-time, as they restricted their opponents to just two shots on target and 0.73 xG.

In addition to the clean sheet, centre-backs Thiago Silva (£5.4m) and Antonio Rudiger (£5.5m) both scored and registered huge hauls for their owners, with 15 and 14 FPL points respectively.

ALONSO STARTS AGAIN

FPL Gameweek 5 round-up: Sunday’s goals, assists, bonus and injuries 12

It’s now five consecutive starts for Marcos Alonso (£5.7m), with Ben Chilwell (£5.6m) still awaiting his first Premier League appearance of the season.

At Spurs, the Spaniard thrived and supplied the assist for Silva’s opener, as he ended the match with four shots in the box, 42 final-third touches and a massive 15 crosses, all game-leading totals.

Above: Defenders ranked by xGI 2021/22

Alonso looks far more than just a placeholder for Chilwell right now, though the latter will surely be handed his first start soon as Chelsea compete on a number of fronts.

“[Chilwell] came from a Champions League win and from 90 minutes and a strong performance [in the final] and had a good end of the season in general. Then it was individually for him a tough Euros because there were chances I think when he thought he could have played, and he did not. It was hard for him to totally relax and to get this personal disappointment, that he would never put out on the team, off his shoulders. And when he arrived here [for pre-season] I felt he was a bit mentally tired, a bit still worrying about the situation.

Marcos was here the whole pre-season, he did every single training session and he took this opportunity and was so, so great with such huge quality and attitude. So, Marcos was crucial for us from the first day in training and then he delivered in Chilly’s position. And these are our two specialists for the same position, so this is a tough competition for both of them. We had talks with Chilly about the situation. There are no further worries for Chilly, he has to be patient and keep on training.” – Thomas Tuchel on Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso

KOVACIC IN FOCUS

Mateo Kovacic (£5.1m) has now provided one goal, three assists and two bonus points so far this season. As a result, he ranks eighth amongst all midfielders for FPL points, but is his attacking output sustainable?

The Croatian international has been heavily involved in the final-third across the opening five Gameweeks. In fact, amongst all team-mates, only Alonso and Mount have registered more touches in that zone. However, he doesn’t get too far beyond that, with just six penalty area touches to date.

It’s also worth noting that his three assists have arrived from an xA total of 0.83, and with just four shots in the box, the likes of Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) and Conor Gallagher (£5.6m) probably remain better budget options.

At just £5.1m, we can’t really argue with the value Kovacic is offering right now, but despite that, the fact that he would take up a valuable third Chelsea spot may not be optimal, especially given the Blues’ fixture schedule from Gameweeks 7 to 11:

“I was absolutely not happy with the first 45 minutes. There were individual performances that were already great like from Kepa and Thiago Silva, and even more players were good, but in general we lacked energy and being more relentless in duels.

I had the feeling that we wanted to impress by pure skills but in a game like this in the Premier League, a derby away at Tottenham, it’s not only about skilful play. It’s also about aggression, winning duels and performing better as a team.

We lacked energy and we spoke clearly about it at half-time but the second half was a very good performance and a well-deserved win. It was a very good reaction so I’m absolutely happy with our performance in second half.” – Thomas Tuchel

SPURS STRUGGLES

After winning their opening three Premier League matches, it is now back-to-back 3-0 defeats for Spurs, who have scored just one goal from open play this season.

However, there were positives against Chelsea, as they were the better side in the opening 45 minutes and welcomed back Son Heung-min (£10.0m) from injury, having previously missed two games with a calf strain. The South Korean international was at the heart of Spurs’ early chances, though he did understandably tire as the match went on.

Following Gameweek 5, Spurs are seventh in the Premier League but rank near the bottom in various underlying numbers, with the caveat that they have already faced arguably the two best teams in Europe – Manchester City and Chelsea – so far.

TOTTENHAM PREMIER LEAGUE STATISTICS 2021/22
TotalRank v other Premier League teams
Goals316th=
Shots4619th
Shots in the box2520th
xG4.4220th
Shots conceded9018th
Shots in the box conceded6018th
xGC9.5916th

TOTTENHAM XI: Lloris, Royal, Romero (Sanchez 83), Dier, Reguilon, Ndombele (Skipp 62), Hojbjerg, Alli, Lo Celso (Gil 62), Son, Kane

CHELSEA XI: Kepa, Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Mount (Kante 45), Havertz (Werner 70), Lukaku

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  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Tempted by this Cancelo and Jimenez to Alonso and Antonio-4

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Assuming you got Jimenez for his good fixtures, I'd hold for now.

    2. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      seems more explosive yes

    3. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo to Alonso is sideways and not worth a -4

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

    Is Gallagher at 5.6m to expensive to be benching if I'm playing a front 7 of this.

    Salah/Raphina/Sarr/Benny

    Ings/Antonio/Lukaku?

    Can get that 7 with my 2fts and still hold my wc

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like the back player at this price

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Back up*

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

      Tbh I'd downgrade to fodder and get mount in

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

      i will be rotating gallagher and Mbeumo, fixtures align very well

      front line being

      Salah Benny Sarr Mbeumo/Gallagher
      Bamford Lukaku Antonio

    5. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings has to go, so depends on what you are doing with that 3rd forward slot. You could rotate the replacement with Gallagher.
      Or you could get a decent striker for Ings but downgrade Benny at some point, and rotate Sarr / Gallagher / Benny's replacement?

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

    Would you switch James to Rudi long term or sve ft for now?

    Ramsdale
    Trent James Dias Marcal
    Salah Raph Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Sissoko Livra Scarlett

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

      Save

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

    Team currently looks like this. WC now or hold on til GW7?

    Sanchez

    TAA - Shaw - Livramento

    Salah - Greenwood - Torres - Jota - Benrahma

    Antonio - Ronaldo

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hold

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

      Hold.

    3. Pabster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hold. Why would you wc? That looks like a solid squad for GW6.

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

        A lot of niggles

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

      You have Greenwood + Torres vs my Bamford + Raphinha.

      I'm rolling FT this week provided there are no injuries this week.

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

    Do at least 2 of Thiago, Christenson and Rudiger play every League game do you think?

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudiger looking the most nailed, but expect rotation when fixtures pile up

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

      Hardly but I would say that Rudi has the best chances for that

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty much. I'd guess chalobah gets maybe 6 games. Azpi takes RCB spot fairly regularly, with 2/3 you mention together almost every game. Considering triple chelsea CBs?

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

        That's the info I was after, thanks. Yeah I am considering the triple up over the course of their nice fixtures. I don't see them conceding many in that period and if at least 2 of the 3 start every game I'll be happy with that.

        Just to try something different as a non Lukaku owner lol.

        You think that sounds crazy?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Crazy? Not with Chelsea looking like they could get close to that 24 CS in a season record. I really wanted double Chelsea wing backs but bringing in Chilwell on WC didnt work out too well! Not sure I'd want to go without Lukaku personally, but it's a nice idea.

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

            Unpopular opinion but I'm not convinced Lukaku is going to haul against all the lower teams. I expect most of them to park a massive bus against Chelsea and that doesn't suit Lukaku's game at all. He'll definitely score a few but I suspect he'll be spending more time creating space for others to break through the buses.

  6. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Ayling replacement for 4.9m or less?

    Defence:

    Sanchez
    TAA, White, Tsimikas, Shaw, Ayling

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

      Livramento and Duffy

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

      It’s Livramento

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

    Is Mahrez worth keeping for few more weeks and hoping that the rest of the squad will absorbe the damage? Or trade him to Grealish or Torrres? Want to have one city all the time even with Pep the Rotator...

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

      I think I am done with City all year.

      Or I'll bring in one keeper/defender like Ederson/Dias

    2. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Grealish has the most security of those 3 although might not have the highest ceiling

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

        True, but at least he is fun to watch, very spicy player and Pep seems to love him.

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

      I think the city defence is a better bet this season, however if I were to get an attacker I'd lean more towards Gundogan or KDG if you want less rotation headaches.

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

        Nice shouts both, totally forgot about Gundo and for KDB who is class player no doubt it really depends if and who else I want to sacrafice for him. Cheers mate.

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

          Gundogan is the most nailed of the budget options but will still have the odd benching. But Pep seems to trust him a lot in that engine room.

          The front 3 is a minefield and Pep will swap and change them regularly imo. Once KDB is fully fit he also might play more regularly in the false 9 which just muddies things further for the other attackers potential game time.

  8. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg? 0ft 0itb

    Sanchez
    Taa James Rudiger
    Sarr Gray Salah Gallagher Raph
    Lukaku Ronaldo

    Steer Duffy Livra Scarlett

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

      Very nice, I'm going to WC to similar team

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Of course. Great team

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

      Nice.
      CLose to mine.

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

      Really like this, I have been trying to fit in Antonio but means a horrific bench and team is a bit all over the place

    5. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      maybe james to cancelo and duffy to williams?

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        sanchez to ramsdale even?

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

        This sounds great yea

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

      Cheers all!

    7. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      But is james starting vs manc?

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

        Not sure but he's a great explosive pick after and I have cover

  9. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    any saka owners? better fixtures gone so might as well move him on to gray or raph now right...

  10. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My goodness. I just watched the Chelsea highlights. How am I going resist Alonso now? I swore I’d just ignore him and get Rudiger but that was one hell of an attacking performance. Terrifying.

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

      Surely Chilwell always a risk though? He was menacing though in fairness

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah that’s exactly why I have been ignoring him. I know the risk involved, but it’s getting annoying now.

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

      That Chelsea LWB slot is gold dust. Alonso absolutely worth the risk I think as long as you have some decent backup.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I usually play 3 at the back and have Ayling and Livramento. He might be worth it.

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

    Begovic
    TAA Reguilon Tierney
    Salah Bruno Jota Raphinha Benrahma
    Bamford Antonio

    Sanchez Cash Ayling Perica*

    1FT, 0m ITB

    Should I use WC in the GW 7, or should I keep it as long as possible? What to do?

  12. fricky_
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg? 1.3itb 1ft
    Sanchez
    Duffy-Rudiger-TAA
    Salah-Sarr-Benrahma-Jota
    Lukaku-Antonio Bamford
    Steele- Semedo-Bissouma-Duffy

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

      * Steele-Semedo-Bissouma-Williams on bench

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

    Bit stuck on what direction to move in here - obviously with the knowledge I’ll need some Chelsea very soon. 1FT 0.3m ITB

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Semedo Tierney (Tsimikas Livramento)
    Salah Torres Gray Raphinha (Benrahma)
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

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

      Jimenez has lost the plot.
      Sadly.

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

        You may be right 🙁 feels criminal selling with those fixtures but he’ll be the one to go to get Lukaku soon I think.

        Anything this week? Do I jump ship on Torres already?

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

          I would. Take a punt before you WC?

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

            Good shout. Not very punty but thinking Sarr for the toon game.

            Shame, as City need Torres to click so I do see him getting good game time

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

              Maybe a fit KdB changes things.

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

                Good point - City really are just a bit of a minefield. Maybe a defender on WC but other than that it’s hard to say who gets the points consistently when there’s other options for other teams that are nailed

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

      Do you have WC? If so, I would just get Torres gone for either Sarr or Raphinha and then next week probably WC into double chelsea 1 city defence +lukaku and so on

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

        My bad just seen you have raphinha. Sarr it is then in the case you have WC to go

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

          Cheers bro

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think you’re safe to just give up on Jiminez

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

        Cheers Rupert - as to Tina above, he’ll definitely be gone for Lukaku soon - not really many options around his price I fancy downgrading him to for the moment though… would you ditch Torres for Sarr?

        Assuming Raph is fit

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That’s a delicious move.

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

            Cheers - thinking the same now looking at fixtures alone, not to mention form!

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I want him but can’t really get rid of Greenwood

  14. Heres hoping x 7
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone any insight into why Traore has done sweet FA so far? His stats looks so good?

    Any Wolves fans here to offer some insight?

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

      He's been unlucky. Jimenez cant finish. They need to start that Whang guy.

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

      not being funny but have you ever watched him before? He has everything but the ability to finish, and it isn't a new thing

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

        He would be better off playing Rugby 🙂

      2. Heres hoping x 7
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Watched him now and then, but not regularly. Even so after so many chances you'd expect 1 to go in!

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

    How likely are TAA and Raphina to start?

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

      likely

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

      With those updates on TAA I would say he is likely.
      Also that kind of player they need to break down Brentford.
      Don't know about Raphinha.

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

      Thanks guys

  16. davewg59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raya Guaita or Sanchez?
    Cant decide. Any ideas?

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

      Sanchez

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

      Gu-a-i-ta

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Guaita is the one you want

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

      Ramsdale

  17. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any r james owners here? Will he starr vs manc?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t own him, but I still watch football without him. I can’t imagine why he’d start against City.

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

      a game like that he is highly likely to go with the Dave at RWB
      I expect the same defence as vs Sp*rs.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yep

  18. The_FF_King
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Greenwood, Antonio and Toney for Sarr, Dennis and Lukaku?
    -4

    Allows me to have Trent, Salah, Ronaldo and Lukaku as premiums

    1. Harry the Hack
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      you want to take out Greenwood home v AVL, Antonio v Leaky Leeds, and get Kaku v City?
      doesn't sound hit worthy to me

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr & Dennis this week then Antonio to Lukaku next week

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

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

      I wouldn’t get rid of Antonio.

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

        Rather have antonio

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

      Thanks for the advice chaps

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

    Anyone else like me who hasn't got Ronaldo in and has watched him keep scoring and still refuses to get him in for no apparent reason only stubbornness?

    Thats me.

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

      Ha ha, you will be getting him soon I guess.

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

        Plan in getting lukaku instead to be honest. And losing Bruno in the process to leave only Shaw frm utd

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

    Does this look ok: Jota + Williams to Gallagher + Rudiger + 0.5?

    1. Double Entry
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why get rid of Jota before he plays Brentford?

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

        Hasn't looked too good. Firmino back in training. Has City post that. Downgrade helps me plan for future fixtures.

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

          I posted a question on Jota a few mins back too mate.

          Considering dropping

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

            Especially when it can facilitate an upgrade elsewhere. In my case it gets me Rudiger for a 4.0 def and gets me Gallagher + 0.5 which might come handy later.

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

    What do you think about this defence heavy team? Chelsea, city and pool combined can get at least 45 clean sheet this season imo.

    Sanchez
    Trent, rudiger, christensen, cancelo
    Salah, sarr, benrahma, gallagher
    Lukaku, ronaldo.

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

    For the next 5?
    A)Gray
    B)Doucoure
    C)Gallagher

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

    Arsenal fans - intheknows…. ramsdale likely to be nailed?

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

      yes

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

    Play 1 and bench order...

    Livramento, Coufal, Ayling, Sissoko.

    Currently starting Livra but not fully sold. Sissoko has NEW. And I have double Leeds and double West Ham attack.

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

      Play Livra
      .
      Coufal, Sissoko, Ayling

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

      Livra

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

    Anyone got a team fitting in Salah Ronaldo Lukaku Trent Antonio?

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

      Me

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I did see one float around earlier.

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

        As long as Livra & duffy plays it's doable

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

          ...especially if you kept Antonio from wk 1

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

      Sanchez
      Trent christensen livra rudiger
      Benrahma salah sarr
      Antonio lukaku Ronaldo

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It is doable given the cheap options this year.

    5. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This one is affordable

      Sánchez
      TAA Rüdiger Alonso
      Salah Gallagher Gray ESR
      Ronaldo Antonio Lukaku

      4.0 4.5 4.1 4.0

    6. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's not too difficult tbh but I wouldn't recommend it

      Trent, Rudiger Duffy
      Salah Raphinha Gallagher Gray
      Ronaldo lukaku Antonio

      or downgrade one of Gray/Gallagher to get a 5m+ defender

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

      yes, but it has to play a 4m defender every week, has a bench full of turd and excludes all 6+ mids.
      other than that its alright i suppose.

    8. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      TAA Cancelo Rudiger Livramento
      Salah Sarr Gallagher
      Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio
      Begovic Duffy Sissoko McArthur

    9. Caleb's Kitties
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is mine after just using 2 FT:

      Sanchez (steele)
      TAA shaw rudiger livramento (coady)
      Salah sarr gray (luiz 4.4)
      Ronaldo antonio lukaku

  26. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GW7 WC

    A. Antonio
    B. Bamford/Raphinha

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

      A is unstoppable at the moment

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

      why not all of the above.

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

    I hope the next FPL template shattering curveball will be served by those 8-10m category mids. Havertz, Son, Grealish, maybe even Sancho could all do that.

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

      lol

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

      Front three all 4.5 🙂

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

      Havertz not possible, good player but not fplwise

      Son - if spurs sack nuno
      Grealish - always a rotation risk
      Sancho - even greenwood is better

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

        That is the thing about the template smashers: people do not expect them. 🙂

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

      not sure about bust the template, but it will bust the 3 premium teams for sure

  28. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 to sell from out of

    Ayling
    Dier
    Bachmann

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Bachmann if you don’t have foster or a 2nd playing keeper. Otherwise Dier

  29. Boz
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Keep Torres or drop for Sarr or one of the Everton mids? Thinking Gray even though Everton seem toothless without DCL

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

      Drop for Sarr

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

    who do u rather guys for the coming 2 fixtures before wildcarding?

    A) sarr
    B) gallagher

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

      Sarr for the next 2. he'll probably rise 0.2 to cover gallaghers price rise as well