Scout Notes

Budget FPL defender Livramento and Saints set for favourable fixtures

MANCHESTER CITY 0-0 SOUTHAMPTON

  • Bonus: Jan Bednarek (£4.4m) x3, Ederson (£6.0m) x2, Ruben Dias (£6.1m) x2

NO MINUTES FOR TORRES

The failure of Manchester City to buy a striker to replace Sergio Aguero, combined with the desire of Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m) to play as a wide forward, significantly boosted the out-of-position potential for Ferran Torres (£7.2m). Listed in midfield, the thought of a mid-priced asset playing as a striker for the champions escalated in excitement following his 18-point haul against Arsenal in Gameweek 3.

However, two price rises later and it’s a familiar scenario for those who put faith into the likes of Riyad Mahrez (£8.8m), Raheem Sterling (£10.8m) and Phil Foden (£7.9m) in recent times: Pep Roulette. As City chased a goal to break the deadlock, Guardiola was able to bring on Mahrez, Foden and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m), yet no Torres.

Today we didn’t win not because we don’t have a centre-forward. We didn’t win because the process to build up, to create, to give better balls to the players up front was not good. The reason is because we didn’t do the process for our back four and Fernandinho. The five guys who have to bring the ball to the other players was not good today.”

Pep Guardiola

Back-to-back trips to Chelsea and Liverpool further dent the Spaniard’s short-term appeal, especially considering the strong weekend for cheaper assets like Ismaila Sarr (£6.1m) and Raphinha (£6.5m).

BARGAIN LIVRAMENTO RETURNS AGAIN

It was a very impressive clean sheet for visitors Southampton. Following their 0-0 against West Ham, the Saints not only prevented Man City from winning 5-0 for a third consecutive home game but ensured that they couldn’t produce a shot on target until the 90th minute.

Tino Livramento (£4.2m) has quickly developed from a pre-season footnote into one of the first names on Ralph Hasenhuttl’s teamsheet. After a one-season break from the £4.0m defensive wonders of John Lundstram and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.4m), this attacking full-back – who still got forward even at the Etihad (see below) – brings enormous potential to FPL.

Above: Tino Livramento’s touch heatmap against Man City

Livramento received a late yellow card but his five points provided an unexpected boost to the many who had to turn to their benches due to the weekend’s high-profile absences. Southampton will be pleased with this draw, although securing four in a row can be interpreted in different ways. Difficult to beat or are they decisive enough to win matches?

On top of a home game against a misfiring Wolves this weekend, a promising run of fixtures from Gameweek 8 against Leeds (H), Burnley (H), Watford (a), Aston Villa (H) and Norwich (a) not only boosts Livramento’s appeal but that of Adam Armstrong (£6.0m). The striker had four attempts on goal on Saturday and was unlucky not to have been given a penalty after a suspicious challenge from Kyle Walker (£5.5m).

If Armstrong can retain his place in the starting line-up ahead of Che Adams (£6.9m) and Armando Broja (£5.0m), his cheap price could tempt managers to proceed with him as an enabler when stocking up on premium assets like Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) and Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m).

DIAS LOOKING SUPREME IN DEFENCE

Two successive Southampton clean sheets is good but Man City are now on a streak of four, having played 395 minutes since conceding a league goal. They have allowed the fewest number of shots (32, almost half of Chelsea’s 60) and just six from set pieces. Alongside Ederson and Joao Cancelo (£6.0m), Ruben Dias is one of three to have played every minute of the season, with the centre-back already delivering five bonus points. His last 31 league starts have returned an outstanding 19 shut-outs.

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo; Bernardo Silva (Foden 72), Fernandinho (De Bruyne 65), Gundogan; Jesus (Mahrez 67), Sterling, Grealish

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Livramento (Perraud 86), Stephens (Salisu 37), Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Elyounoussi, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams (Broja 68), Armstrong

ASTON VILLA 3-0 EVERTON

  • Goals: Matty Cash (£5.0m), Lucas Digne (£5.4m) own goal, Leon Bailey (£6.4m)
  • Assists: Douglas Luiz (£4.5m), Bailey, Danny Ings (£7.9m)
  • Bonus: Cash x3, Emiliano Martinez (£5.5m) x2, Bailey

BAILEY HAS ARRIVED

Torres benched as Livramento nets a shock clean sheet at champions Man City

It was an action-packed cameo for new signing Leon Bailey (£6.4m). The £30m signing entered proceedings in the second half to play his first minutes at Villa Park, going on to assist the Lucas Digne (£5.4m) own-goal, score one of his own and get booked before being taken off with a quad injury after just 21 minutes.

The 24-year-old was bought with Jack Grealish (£8.0m) money and arrives with an exciting reputation, having scored 39 times in his four full seasons at Bayer Leverkusen. Hamstring troubles mean he is yet to start for Dean Smith’s side but, combined with his opening day assist, Bailey has scored once and set up two more during 84 minutes of action. He believes Saturday evening’s injury was caused by the ferocity of the strike that blasted past Asmir Begovic (£4.0m).

“The injury was actually from the shot – I think I hit it too hard so I started feeling a little stiff in my quad. But I don’t think it should be anything serious. Instead of risking it I decided to come out – because we have a lot of games coming up. So no worries.”

Leon Bailey

Aston Villa again lined up in a wing-back formation that enabled Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins (£7.3m) to play as a partnership up front. Whether a fully-fit Bailey reverts Villa back to the 4-2-3-1 remains to be seen, as it may have been forced by the absence of both himself and Emi Buendia (£6.4m). Away meetings with Manchester United and Tottenham dent their short-term appeal, although the tactics may become clearer by the subsequent run of six promising fixtures.

GRAY BLANKS AS DIGNE CONTINUES TO DISAPPOINT

Demarai Gray (£5.8m) has collected an ownership of 17.6% because of successive goals against Leeds United, Brighton and Hove Albion and Burnley but that run ended against Villa. His stats seemed unsustainable, with those three goals coming from just three shots on target and four attempts from inside the box.

His successful start on Merseyside has been unexpected and he seems to be the default choice of midfielder in the sub-£6.0m bracket, although his xGI (expected goal involvement) of 1.60 ranks below seven others in this range.

At the back, Digne has returned a pitiful nine points from five matches, notching his third Premier League own-goal when nodding Bailey’s in-swinging corner past his goalkeeper. However, managers wanting to get rid of the Frenchman may want to wait one more Gameweek – the Toffees are about to face Norwich at home.

RICHARLISON OUT FOR “2/3 WEEKS”

Whilst Everton came from behind to defeat Burnley 3-1 without the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.1m), things were more difficult here. Rafa Benitez was also robbed of Richarlison (£7.5m) up front due to a knee injury, so handed a first start to Salomon Rondon (£6.0m). The Venezuelan’s only two touches in the penalty box were shots but he couldn’t convert either.

“We started the game quite well and in the first half had a lot of situations on the counter-attack where the final decision was not right – but we were very close. Salomon, Demarai Gray and Alex Iwobi [had chances], so we had two or three situations where it could have been different.” – Rafa Benitez

Benitez believes Richarlison, Seamus Coleman (£5.0m) and Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) will be out for “two to three weeks minimum”, with the goalkeeper missing out due to a shoulder problem and Irishman suffering a hamstring strain.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Konsa, Tuanzebe, Mings; Cash (Traore 86), McGinn (Nakamba 40), Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, Targett (Bailey 61 (Young 82)); Watkins, Ings

Everton XI: Begovic; Godfrey (Kenny 80), Mina, Keane, Digne; Allan (Gordon 72), Doucoure; Townsend, Gray, Iwobi (Davies 81); Rondon (Andre Gomes 63)

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GAMEWEEK 5

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

434 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    To roll or not to roll the FT, that is the question...

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on team and whether your planned starting 11 all look to be fit by Friday.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Replied to the main post

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

      Without any context, I'd say roll

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Replied to the main post

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

      Let's see what the midweek games bring. I am either rolling or taking a rare opportunity to switch my keeper.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Replied to my original post

    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will have a decent XI if Raphinha is fit. Would love to roll the transfer as I could then bring in Lukaku for a -4(with 0.6 to spare) next week. Could have Lukaku, Ronaldo, Antonio up top before I do my WC and decide which two to keep of the trio. But if Raphinha ain't fit, might just upgrade Toney as I don't want to play him this week and don't like to start more than 3 defenders unless absolutely necessary.

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

    Draft team, so would have these players for the remainder of the season.

    Which two?

    A) James & KDB
    B) Trent & Grealish

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

      B - wouldn't trust KDB injury tolerance over a season

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

      B

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

    Bamford out now? Great.
    That makes it digne Bamford jota Torres I need to bin then..and I’ve already used my wildcard.
    Tough times ahead

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

      Look below

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

    Which WC is better - A or B

    A)
    Ramsdale
    Rudiger TAA Shaw
    Gallagher Salah Sarr Gray Benrahma
    Lukaku Ronaldo(c)

    Begovic Livra Duffy Scarlett

    B)
    Sanchez
    Rudiger TAA Shaw Livra
    Salah Sarr Gray
    Lukaku Ronaldo(c) Antonio

    Begovic Allen Williams Gilmour

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

      Maybe A cause it gives you more reliable bench and 5 mids

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

        ye currently where my head is at!

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

    Leeds latest, just posting as someone was spreading fake news in the last comments

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1440266161225027595?s=20

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pukki behind the rumours

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

      Great! Here’s to hoping Bamford stays fit.

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 6 months ago

        When did Ben Dinnery salvage his reputation

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

          After what? Was always pretty reliable I thought.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Don't really follow him much but there was an absolute scandal a few years ago

              Something like he reported aguero was out then it turned out he captained him after everyone got rid, and it was a game aguero got like 4-5 goals in

              Something along those lines, pretty sure it was this guy

              1. panda07
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Think that was someone else, Ben is reliable

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Maybe that was a different guy, but there was definitely one involving Dinnery, the name just sticks out

                    But anyway he's reliable now so that's all that matters

                2. Ask Yourself
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  That was Jamie Jackson. Ben Dinnery always been solid

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Has Ralph Hassenhuttl just come from a GQ photo shoot? When did that vest make its first appearance? Prefer a breastplate myself, personally.

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

            He's just a Salzburg Southgate

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

              ...attire wise

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

            Always been more of a chainmail man myself

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Good man Sir Steve, good man.

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

            The most outrageous outfit he has pulled yet was in a preseason match against Fulham.
            However, it is expected that he'll don the club shop attire and possibly the baseball cap for tonight's EFL cup meeting.

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

          Consider I’m forced to keep one till gameweek 8,who to keep? Jota or Torres?surely jota right?

          1. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            You don’t want to miss the Torres haul (snigger snigger).

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

            Jota yes

        4. TKC07
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          If player gets red card during Cup match, would they be suspended from PL matches?

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Think so, yes

          2. CHIBBY1990
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yes mate

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

          Nice. Bought Livra last night.

          1. FPL price manipulators are …
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            You have to live life in the momento

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

          Sanchez Steele
          TAA Shaw Coufal White Livra
          Salah Jota Mahrez Raph Bisso
          CR7 Antonio Scarlett

          1ft, 0itb

          Planning to save ft and then next week maybe do something like Mahrez+Shaw to Grealish+Rudi…or any other suggestions here?

        7. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I have a bench of Brownhill, Webster, Tsimikas atm, would you do Webster to Livramento to improve that? It also allows me to bench White vs Spurs this week and play Livra, although I'm not sure if it might be better to save FT for the upcoming fixture swings instead...

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

            I did Dier->Livra last night after reading Hazzlenuts comments on Livra and the fixture swing coming up. Also freed up 0.5m and had a 0.1m price hike

            1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              That's nice, I was uncertain so didn't move and it's probably better to wait now, what were Hazzlenuts comments like?

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

                "I told him that he would immediately play once he signs for us. This, in the end, made him decide to come here.

                "We already had Kyle Walker-Peters in this position and he is now over on the left side, that tells you everything "

                https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/tino-livramento-chelsea-transfer-southampton-5941965

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

                  One added bonus with Livramento is his added ability to be able to play in multiple positions, including on the left of the defence and on the right of the midfield, allowing him to fight for multiple spots in the team.

                  "I must say that I was super happy with this guy," a beaming Hasenhuttl continued, reflecting on Livramento's performance at the Etihad Stadium.

                2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Missed this, thanks!
                  I thought Hazzlenuts is an FFS poster for a second :haha:

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

                    😆

          2. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Hi Vibudh! Save that trade,

        8. Von Lipwig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Which scores more over next two?
          A) Torres (CHE, LIV) -4
          B) Sarr (NEW, LEE)

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

            😕

          2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B

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

            B

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

            B

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

            b

        9. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          1FT 1.0 itb- Planning on WC8
          Sanchez
          Shaw TAA Digne
          Sarr Salah Raph Jota
          Toney CR7 Antonio

          Foster B.White Brownhill B.Williams

          A) Toney > Wood/ASM
          B) Roll (2ft to get Lukaku in for Salah)
          C) Suggestions

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

          Gray or Gallagher and why?
          Who’s the best long term pick?

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Gallagher just had the stats and manager comments to imply sustained returns

          2. BoomXhakaLaca1
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I prefer Gray just because Everton will get more chance than Palace imo

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

            Gallagher - better stats underpinning his performances

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

            Gallagher long-term, Gray short-term (and I'm even questioning that with so many players missing)

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

          Those with bamford and also Ronaldo/lukaku and Antonio what would be the options if he is confirmed out before the weekend? Mid priced strikers now looking really thin on the ground

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

            Rodrigo?

          2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I like Chris Wood/ ASM

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

            ASM has been very good this season but you wouldn't know it as he barely gets a mention on here

        12. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Assuming both fit which is better for next 2?
          A) Bamford (WHU, WAT)
          B) Antonio (lee, BRE) -4

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A but if you see Antonio as the best captaincy option then the hit might be worth it

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Would captain ronaldo probably both weeks

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

            -4 makes it A

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

              agree. my assessment also.

          3. BoomXhakaLaca1
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B

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

            a if fit.

          5. TKC07
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B

        13. BoomXhakaLaca1
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          (C) Ronaldo over Salah this week?

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

            Think so - he's having a shot ever 14 minutes across his first two games and 12/13 were in the box with 5 of them big chances.

          2. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, Ronaldo

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

          Bench:
          A: Tierney
          B: Semedo
          C: Pukki

          Schmeichel
          TAA - Livramento
          Salah - Jota - Gray - Gallagher
          (R)onaldo - Lukaku

          (Ward, Sissoko, Williams)

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

            B

        15. REDMOND IN SANDALS
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Surely Torres has to stay with Bur Bha Cry after GW7?

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

            I'm keeping but feel in the minority on this one

          2. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            You'd think that, but that could easily be 2 0 2

        16. Trippier Hazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Quick trivia question - if the PL were to be decided today, who would win out of Liverpool or Chelsea - what's the next deciding criteria if the rest of the key ones are the same?

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

            is the 'fair play' rule in the EPL like in international tournaments where it then comes down to least yellows?

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

              Nope.
              If any clubs finish with the same number of points, their position in the Premier League table is determined by goal difference, then the number of goals scored. If the teams still cannot be separated, they will be awarded the same position in the table.

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

            Playoff would be cool

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

              I believe they do play off, on a neutral ground, if a winner needs to be decided.

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

                oh really. yeh, that's how it should be. would be epic.

          3. Trippier Hazard
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Wow, imagine 2 PL trophies and medals and ceremonies for that!

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

            I remember talk of a one of playoff game if teams were level on points and goals difference

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

            So how does it work for non-premier positions -
            eg Champions league slots
            Relegation
            etc etc

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

              The Premier League rulebook states:

              "If at the end of the Season, either the League Champions or the Clubs to be relegated or the question of qualification for other competitions cannot be determined because 2 or more Clubs are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored, the Clubs concerned shall play off one or more deciding League Matches on neutral grounds, the format, timing and venue of which shall be determined by the Board."

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

                cheers Pasq, so its not just for the winner

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

                  So I believe, if there's a consequence to the league positions in question. But it's for, say, 12th and 13th place, they just keep them equal.

        17. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Which 2 defenders to get from Chelsea?

          A) Alonso
          B) James
          C) Rudiger

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

            I will likely get B and C, however, that is largely due to not having the extra 0.2/0.3

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

            BC

          3. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A & C

        18. Trippier Hazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Haha, imagine 2 PL trophies and medals and ceremonies for that!

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

            Reply fail, soz

        19. Budgies
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          My current team is:

          Sanchez, Gunn
          TAA, James, Livramento, Semedo, Coady
          Pogba, Jota, Torres, Benrahama, Gray
          Ronaldo, Lukaku, Antonio

          Transfer wise, looking to offload Torres & Coady freeing up £11.6m, which do you feel is best choice:

          A) Sarr & Rudiger (£0.0m itb)
          B) Gallgher & Alonso (£0.2m itb)
          C) Kovacic & Cancelo ((£0.5m itb)
          D) Doucoure & Alonso (£0.3m itb)
          E) Any other suggestions?

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

            A/B. I think Kovacic's mins are about to nosedive

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

          Tempted by a Rondon one week punt. Either him Dennis, ASM or Armstrong. Thoughts?

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            ASM out of those 4

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

            of those, has to be Rondon home v Norwich. But be wary of one week punts. Anything can leave you stuck with this 'one-weeker'.. injuries, suspensions, etc

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

              Wildcard gw7

          3. Flaming Flamingo
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Those are all very unexciting for one week punts I must say. That said, I'd rather King over those fwiw.

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

              Norwich leak goals.. I think Rondon is likely to score hmm

              1. Flaming Flamingo
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Go with your gut! It's primarily having one week punts at such a low price point that's my concern, not necessarily the choice itself

        21. The Mighty Whites
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Traore replacement?

          A - Sarr
          B - Odegaard
          C - Gallagher
          D - Other?

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            If you have WC left, A and then switch to C on your WC.
            If not, C

        22. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Non football post:

          Anyone looking forward to watching the Matrix 4? Loved the trilogy, though the follow ups not as much as the first one(1999), but hearing the upcoming one may be a bit out of line from the original concept.
          Anyone looked into it's "fan theory" and stuff and whether it's true or not?

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

            nope

          2. Babit1967
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not actually interested, loved The Matrix and loved the prospect of the sequels but really disappointed, now I think they’re going Indiana Jones, Terminator, Rambo route and just making too much now

          3. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Saw the trailer, looks good

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

            No

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

            I'm looking forward to it but the trailer wasn't exactly what I expected. But I guess The Matrix was so groundbreaking during its time, trying to replicate that won't really happen so it doesn't stand out so much but I'm still hoping it'll be good

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

          Who to bench this weekend?

          A Tierney vs Spurs
          B Livramento vs Wolves

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

            B

          2. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Q

          3. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A*

        24. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hey guys, what do you think of this team?

          Sanchez Steele
          TAA Shaw Coufal Ayling Tsimikas
          Salah Greenwood Torres Raphinha Brownhill
          Ronaldo Antonio Pukki

          0.9 ITB
          1 FT

          Can't really see anyone I need to take out, should I save the transfer?

          Thanks! 🙂

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

            Ayling is injured

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

          Sanchez
          Trent shaw christensen
          Salah sarr jota benrahma
          Ronaldo Antonio bamford

          What change should i make?

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

            Roll? Prob have to take jota out next week

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

          Sarr, whom I traded in before the Wolves fixture, I see as a trade after GW7.
          To fund likely trades I will need a slight downgrade,
          Therefore, what are people's preferences as to the best Mid or Fwd approximately 5.6 or below (Not including Gray)?

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

            Gallagher in that price range is the standout - but he wont be 5.6 by GW7

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

              Unlikely, yes.
              Man City fixture and a few others aren't ideal. He's still a watch for me but yes a popular opinion.

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

                Leeds are still only half way through their good run by then so if fixtures are your thing you could look at Dallas/Klich, or if you are in luck Harrison may be in that range by then

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

                  It's a good point.
                  I do have Raphinha so I am fairly set for Leeds as of their current output.

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

                    ESR