Watchlist

The FPL players on the Watchlist ahead of Gameweek 6

Back by popular demand, the Watchlist articles make a return to Fantasy Football Scout in 2021/22.

In this series, we pinpoint the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players who are the stand-out medium-term targets based on fixtures, form and value.

Seven-time top 10k finisher and Scout regular Zophar will be taking the reins this season, producing a fortnightly piece and discussing the rankings by position.

ABOUT THE WATCHLIST

Our reguarly updated Watchlist, which is visible on the sidebar, ranks players in each position for the month ahead – or rather, the next four Gameweeks.

This allows site users to get a longer-term view on recommended players beyond the weekly Scout Picks.

Players are selected according to factors such as FPL’s form rating*, club injuries, club morale, forthcoming fixtures and whether or not the player in question is likely to be a bargain in FPL.

The table displays the player name and club, along with the abbreviation for the factors that played a part in their ranking. A key for these factors can be found below the player in the table and looks like this:

Arrows before the name indicate whether a player as climbed or fallen in our reckoning since the previous update or if they are a new entry into the tables.

Please note that while we may generally only recommend one player from each club within a position, alternative assets at the same club can always be considered.

*points divided by a club’s matches played over the last 30 days

FPL WATCHLIST: BEST GOALKEEPERS

Robert Sanchez (£4.6m) retains his spot at the top of the keeper rankings but there is a new entrant in second place: Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m). Arsenal have conceded no big chances since Thomas Partey (£5.0m), Gabriel (£5.0m) and Ben White (£4.4m) returned to the starting line-up and the Gunners have a good upcoming run of fixtures. What I like about Ramsdale is that his baseline BPS are higher than those of his defence, so his potential for bonus points is excellent.

Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) and Daniel Bachmann (£4.5m) drop out of the Watchlist due to injury and a weekend benching respectively, which means that Ben Foster (£4.0m) and Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) come in as new entrants. I thought Southampton might struggle a bit defensively without Jannik Vestergaard (£4.9m) but they have kept out two of the division’s form attacks, West Ham and Manchester City, over the last two games. Foster is a great option if you’re looking for a back-up keeper.

Brentford’s defensive numbers have been excellent which means David Raya (£4.6m) is pretty high on the Watchlist despite difficult fixtures. Leeds are in a bit of a defensive crisis at the moment but as we saw last weekend, Illan Meslier (£5.0m) is always going to rack up save points. 

FPL WATCHLIST: BEST DEFENDERS

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m ) retains top spot but I was a bit iffy on whether Luke Shaw (£5.5m) deserves the second berth. Manchester United’s fixtures stiffen a bit after the Aston Villa clash but the left-back has shown an improvement in creativity since Cristiano Ronaldo’s (£12.7m) arrival.

The Man City and Chelsea quartet of Ruben Dias (£6.1m), Marcos Alonso (£5.8m), Antonio Rudiger (£5.6m) and Joao Cancelo (£6.0m) take up the next four spots. Despite difficult opening fixtures, both teams have kept four clean sheets in five games and offer more secure options (Dias, Rudiger) as well as riskier, explosive picks (Cancelo, Alonso). Alonso has replaced Reece James (£5.6m) as the ‘explosive’ Chelsea defender on the back of his recent performances.

Aaron Cresswell (£5.5m) has dropped out as I think at his price point the Chelsea/City defenders offer better potential. I also reckon that Wolves might go to a back four soon which might reduce the attacking license that Nelson Semedo (£4.9m) has been afforded thus far, which sees him drop down a few spaces on the Watchlist. 

Lucas Digne (£5.4m) is another player I wasn’t sure merited inclusion. His creative numbers have dropped significantly from last season and it appears he is sharing set pieces now with Andros Townsend (£5.4m) and Demarai Gray (£5.8m). However, with home games against Norwich, Watford and West Ham over the next four Gameweeks, he makes the list.

Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) has been playing like a left winger in Arsenal’s lopsided attack, with the Gunners effectively operating with a three-man defence in possession and Takehiro Tomiyasu (£4.5m) tucking in. Tierney is great value at £4.9m for their upcoming run.

FPL WATCHLIST: BEST MIDFIELDERS

Mohamed Salah’s (£12.6m) place at the top of the midfield Watchlist is unquestionable but perhaps for the first time since his arrival on these shores, Bruno Fernandes’ (£11.9m) stock has dropped. The Portuguese is at fourth spot on the Watchlist, with Sadio Mane (£11.9m) and Jack Grealish (£8.0m) ranked higher. 

Ferran Torres (£7.1m) drops out of the Watchlist with the likes of Phil Foden (£7.9m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) returning to full fitness. Diogo Jota (£7.7m) and Mason Greenwood (£7.7m) both look like short-term options presently and the threat of rotation looms large after Gameweek 6.

I couldn’t really decide on an order for the four budget midfielders, Demarai Gray (£5.8m), Said Benrahma (£6.5m), Ismaila Sarr (£6.1m) and Raphinha (£6.5m). They’re all providing excellent value at the moment and it’s hard to present a case against any of them. I would definitely put Adama Traore (£6.0m) a notch below the aforementioned four as his lack of end product continues to frustrate. Conor Gallagher’s (£5.6m) tough fixtures see him ranked 12th.

FPL WATCHLIST: BEST FORWARDS

There is no change at the top with Michail Antonio (£7.9m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) retaining the top two berths. There are some injury doubts regarding Patrick Bamford’s (£8.0m) availability at the time of writing but the initial news is promising, so he stays third.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) will likely move up after the fixture with Man City is out of the way. Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m) drops out of the Watchlist and so does Harry Kane (£12.2m). Neither looks worthy of their price tag at the moment, with Jesus continuing to play wide-right and Spurs struggling for chances.

Jamie Vardy (£10.4m) is a great differential ahead of Leicester’s good fixture run. He looks like he is being used sparingly in Europe so he should see consistent game-time in the Foxes’ league matches.

Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) has failed to register any returns yet but is posting good underlying numbers and is a fixture play at the moment. Teemu Pukki’s (£5.9m) spot above Ivan Toney (£6.3m) is debatable but given the short-term schedule, I’m narrowly leaning towards the Finn.


We discuss these players and more in this week’s episode of The FPL Wire. You can check it out below:

345 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why is no one talking about Antonio(c)?

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

      Waiting for West Ham teamsheet first in a few minutes...

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

    At this point, who would you rather have

    This will be budget vs mid priced midfielders

    1. Gray, Benrahma and Gallagher

    Or

    Jota, Greenwood and Grealish

    🙂

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

      Forgot to add the 2 ha ha

    2. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a) are more nailed

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

        And way much more value for money.

    3. Will The Beast
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1. For better options on premium def. and for the Lukaku/Ronaldo/Antonio goal show.

  3. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Priority to sell?

    a) Torres
    b) Jota

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

      Torres

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

      a

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

      A

    4. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Should have done A before his drop....

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

    I can’t decide wheter to pick Gallagher or Gray
    Who’s the better option and WHY?

    1. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I have the same dilemma…that Norwich fixture looks very tempting

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

      Both

    3. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher long term.

    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gray short term, Gallagher Long Term

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gray. He's playing Norwich.

    6. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher an easy switch from gray with fixtures

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

    How does this look? Thinking about rolling the transfer to get 2x Chelsea next week.

    I know Barnes is a problem but he's home to Burnley so surely I keep for one more week rather than using my FT?

    1FT and 0.5itb

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Semedo
    Salah Barnes Jota Benrahma
    Ronaldo Toney Antonio

    Steele Livramento White Gilmour

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Roll. Lei v Bur is a good fixture if you've held him this long. Personally, I'd play him.

      Still got a wc?

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

        Cheers mate, yeah WC still intact. I always play it later than the majority.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice one - bol!

    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nice easy Save .. 2ft then next week to sell Barnes & Jota

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

    Lamptey starts!

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

    Does Ronaldo lose his place now that Phil Jones is back?

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

      Yup he's a gonner

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably.

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

      Phil Jones with his face pulling action will chase anyone away. It is like watching a horror show.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Seeing that makes me think he has the edge over Ron

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

      Its so baffling to me that Jones still has the number 4 jersey

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

      I think you know the answer...

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

    James starts in the cup. Doesn't fill me with a lot of faith he starts against City

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

      He starts as a RCB in the cup.

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

        Sorry read it as a question.

        Agree. I can't see it being anything other than the back 5 we had vs. Tottenham.

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

        Worth noting we do have Juventus after City but fortunately they're going through a bit of a rough patch...

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

          Yeah 5 games in and 18th. Wowza

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

            Jumped to 13th with a goal right as I posted!

    2. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably sorts my thought of starting Livramento over him.

    3. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      One of the worst transfers i’ve ever made

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup. Az will start at RWB against city.

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

    MAN UTD TEAM NEWS
    Team to play West Ham: Henderson, Dalot, Lindelof, Bailly, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Sancho, Mata, Lingard, Martial

    WEST HAM TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Man Utd: Areola, Fredericks, Diop, Dawson, Johnson, Masuaku, Noble, Kral, Lanzini, Yarmolenko, Bowen

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham might win this.

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

      Antonio going to rip Leeds a new one over the weekend. Cap all the way!

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

        More chance of ripping his hammy

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

          You obviously do not own him ha ha

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

            I do but can't see him getting more than one return

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

              Do you own Leeds assets?

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

                Yes, but only attacking ones 😉

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

                  Is their sticky tape defence going to help their attack? Bambi also a doubt and no news on Raphina.

                  (A)ntonio

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Tempting. I'd captain him if I didn't have Ronaldo. Antonio may well outscore him though.

    3. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Big fall for Sancho.

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

      At least Fornals is rested.

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

    Like the Wolves XI tonight.
    Spurs XI inspires less confidence.

    Wolves win?

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

      Lol not likely

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

    Brighton: Steele, Lamptey, Turns, Roberts, Burn, Alzate, Moder, Mwepu, Mac Allister, Connolly, Richards.
    Subs: Scherpen, Leonard, Gross, Sarmiento, Locadia, Furlong, Offiah.

    Chelsea: Kepa, James, Chalobah, Sarr, Hudson-Odoi, Kante, Saul, Chilwell, Ziyech, Werner, Loftus-Cheek
    Subs: Bettinelli, Mbuyamba, Thiago Silva, Barkley, Havertz, Mount, Lukaku

    Aston Villa: Steer, Cash, Tuanzebe, Hause, Young, Sanson, Nakamba, Traore, Buendia, El Ghazi, Archer
    Subs: Sinisalo, Konsa, Bogarde, Carney, A Ramsey, Philogene-Bidace, Caleb

    Wolves: Ruddy, Hoever, Kilman, Boly, Mosquera, AIt-Nouri, Dendoncker, Neves, Hwang, Silva, Podence.

    Tottenham: Gollini, Tanganga, Romero, Sanchez, Davies, Skipp, Alli, Ndombele, Bryan, Lo Celso, Kane.

    Arsenal: Leno, Cedric, Holding, Mari, Tavares, Partey, Lokonga, Maitland-Niles, Martinelli, Nketiah, Lacazette.
    Subs: Hein, Chambers, Kolasinac, Elneny, Smith Rowe, Saka, Balogun.

    WEST HAM TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Man Utd: Areola, Fredericks, Diop, Dawson, Johnson, Masuaku, Noble, Kral, Lanzini, Yarmolenko, Bowen
    Subs: Randolph, Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Fornals, Vlasic, Benrahma

    MAN UTD TEAM NEWS
    Team to play West Ham: Henderson, Dalot, Lindelof, Bailly, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Sancho, Mata, Lingard, Martial
    Subs: Heaton, Jones, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Elanga, Fernandes, Greenwood

    Leicester: Ward, Amartey, Evans, Soyuncu, Thomas, Tielemans, Ndidi, Dewsbury-Hall, Albrighton, Lookman, Iheanacho.

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

      Thank you, was struggling to get these through my app.

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

        Cheers - had to bounce around a few sites to get them all - that's why they're a bit patchy

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

          It's much appreciated.

        2. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Deserves a +1. Effort appreciated!

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

            Cheers

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

      Lamptey finally back. Just hope he stays fit.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Iheanacho is the guy Wolves need. Confirmed as backup. Even Daka has been spared cup duty.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm sure they do. There are a couple of teams in the market for a striker. What's his current PL price/worth do you reckon?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          £30m - £35m

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Fair enough. I was thinking 40m

            What if City bid for him? Would he be worth more?

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

    So Martial starts cup games huh...

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

      Mata masterclass incoming

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

      I mean, where else would you start him?

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

    Antonio being given the night off to prepare for Leeds which is good- not on bench either

    1. tommo1989
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is he definitely injured or rested? Surprised he’s rested completely as he wasn’t involved on Sunday

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

        He was suspended.

        1. tommo1989
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I know he was suspended - that’s why I’m saying it’s surprising he’s not playing tonight considering he wasn’t involved at all on Sunday

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

      Yep!

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That's actually a bit concerning to me. Feels like they would give him 15-20 minutes after missing a game...

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

        Put he played in Europe no, or am I missing something?

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

          He did - but no Sunday game and no mid-week game (even off the bench) is a little concerning considering his hamstring history - never know what may happen in practise - that will mean 10 days without playing, which I think is odd for a team's premium striker

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

            But he'll play twice this week. It make perfect sense not to overuse those hamstrings if not necessary.

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

        As a league holder, it would have been more concerning if he was in the lineup for the cup game.

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

      Ben Dinnery says he was available but not selected

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

      Stuart Pearce just confirmed he’s fit but not needed tonight.

  14. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here? Maybe to get Sarr?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw White Livramento Williams
    Salah Jota Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio Obafemi

    0 FT, 1.1 ITB

    1. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr might get 10 points but so could anyone you sell to get him. Solid hold.

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

    Did not want to see James starting.

    1. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He does need minutes

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

        He needs league minutes and lots of goals and assists in my fantasy team. That's what he needs.

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

    Interesting team news abound.

    - Henderson back for ManUtd and starts as well as Telles, Phil Jones on bench
    - Chilwell gets first start of season, James also starts for Chelsea
    - Hwang and Podence get first starts for Wolves
    - Lamptey starts for Brighton, as does Steele (might confirm he's no.2 GK)
    - Antonio available but not in squad for West Ham, Benrahma on bench
    - Evans back for Leicester and starts
    - Leno starts for Arsenal

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

      Good point re Steele. Was trying to get advice on this prior to WC, but eventually avoided as unsure.

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

        Last season when Button was around, I remember Button played the cup matches & Steele was "2nd GK" on the bench there too. Potter said he played the #2 GK role too.

        Can't only imagine he's more important now if starting the cup matches.

        Hopefully we never have to worry about it!

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

      Chilwell and Antonio the most interesting for me - will make people reconsider some of their plans this weekend, I think

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

        Why? I dont get how this changes anything.

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

          If you were considering Alonso v Rudiger, then Chilwell being available and playing means Alonso may be at risk. Antonio not playing at all may hint at a possible injury. I know team news will clear it up (hopefully) but if people want to make moves tonight or tomorrow before price changes it may impact them.

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

            Fair enough. I assumed everyone knew that Chilwell would impact Alonso's minutes sooner or later. The way you were phrasing it i thought you were saying he's putting Alonso's place at risk for this weekend, which I dont think is the case at all.

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

            I don't think this lineup affects Alonso at all in the short term.

            If anything it means he won't be getting overplayed. Important that Chilly is back; could take the odd start but with Alonso's form he kids had to earn it first.

            Ill be honest if you're getting a Chelsea defender this week, not sure why you'd opt for Rudiger over Alonso. It's City. Rudiger will get a blank or 6. Alonso could get a return no matter what.

            Obviously long term Rudi makes sense, but it's less exciting.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Barkley really needed to move in the summer.

      He can't even make the EFL team. RLC and Saul above him...

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He's a talented player, but inconsistent. Where do you see the best fit?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Everton

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Back to basics? He had 2 good years there & should have progressed

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

    Chilwell finally enters the scene.

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

      Yeah - that's really interesting - it's going to throw a spanner in a few Alonso plans

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

        James could even start over the weekend. Who knows what is going to happen.

      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Back up LB playing in mickey mouse cup, hardly a spanner.

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

          It's enough to give me a pause, given how Tuchel has been rotating his team.

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

        Hardly. Only concern would be the tough next two we have.

        If we get through Round 4 of the Carabao Cup & fixture not too bad, would see Chilwell starting that too.

        Good news for Alonso if that happens is that Norwich & Newcastle are either side of that match... with Malmo (UCL) H&A sandwiched either side of those.

        No idea if Alonso/Chilly would start vs Malmo, but it is an easier fixture so gives the choice.

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

      Hope his theatre skills are polished...

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

    Already thinking about next week, 1.3 ITB and my defenders are TAA Shaw Ayling Livramento and Tsimikas.

    Ayling>

    A) Alonso
    B) Rudiger

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers, haven’t played my WC so aggro seems good. Do you reckon Chilwell will play against Juve?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Chilwell has been out for a while. It depends on how he performs tonight. If he puts in a good performance he should be first choice soon.
          But I think Alonso has done well against some tough teams so far, so he should keep his place vs. Juventus.

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

      B

  19. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jumping the gun here, but trying to get my head right for the WC. This is what I would do in gw7, assuming everyone makes it unscathed.

    Yea or nay?

    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, Alonso, Marcal, Manquillo, Livramento
    Salah, Jota, Gallagher, Raphinha, Sarr
    Lukaku, Antonio, Bamford

    1. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Benching headache. Need to downgrade a mid for a big def. Jota dodgy when Firmino returns.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Fair point. Cheers.

  20. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If it wasn't for Werner's form Lukaku would have been given a complete rest IMO.

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

      Maybe. They have to rest him some time. I mean...

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

    Friends, any thoughts and suggestions much appreciated:

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

    A. Omobamidele to Duffy
    B. Torres/Jota to Sarr/Gray/Gallagher/Zaha
    C. Shaw to Alonso/Rüdiger
    D. Hold FT

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

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

        I appreciate it!

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

      B with Torres>Sarr

      1. Dexters Laboratory
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This is what I'm doing this GW so have to agree

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

        Thank you very much, sir

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

      Definite hold for me. You'll really appreciate that extra transfer and another week of info next week. Sarr has two great fixtures then more difficult ones and Watford flattered to deceive thanks to Norwich.

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

        That's very sound advice. Thank you for this!

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

      Torres to Gallagher
      Shaw to Rudiger

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

        Thank you!

  22. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    It seems rather odd for Antonio missing out completely. Maybe a precautionary additional rest before Europe next week.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      They need to protect him at every opportunity. EFL cup is not a priority atm.

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

        This. Read no more.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The winner of the EFL gets £100,000.

      It's pocket change to Premier League clubs. Not worth risking your prized assets for.

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

      No it doesn't.

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

    All of the Chelsea defenders that played on the weekend are missing from the lineup but James starts. Bad sign for owners?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not necessarily, might be just game time to get up to speed l.

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

      Not the best if signs. If he doesn't start at either City or Southampton it's an easy sell for Rudiger.

    3. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. May not start this weekend but is available for easier fixtures. Also European games. Won't play all games but the upside is he's explosive.

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

      Given it's City at the weekend, I am not sure how we don't play the same back five we had vs. Tottenham.

      Silva & Christensen are immense lately. Tuchel trusts Azpi as a wing-back.

      I'm not sure if they trust is purely down something he feels James lacks as a RWB, or that Azpi is just better at. He did play James as RWB vs. Liverpool though, of course.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Silva wasn’t ready for Liverpool if I remember

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

          You're right. I was going to add that into the comment but couldn't remember.

          Looks like Christy / Silva / Rudi back 3 of choice for now (at least until one gets injured!)

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

        Who deals with Grealish / Cancelo better, presumably Azpi. I just hope James starts against all easier opposition.

  24. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sports Illustrated
    .
    "Saúl Niguez Reveals Career Plans After Retirement Following Chelsea Switch"

    Going to Arsenal, I suspect.

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

      You just wonder how much Willian pocketed...

  25. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    a) Torres > Gray
    b) Torres > Gallagher
    c) Torres > Benny
    d) Save FT

    ————-Sanchez———————
    —— Semedo -TAA - James ————
    Salah - Jota - Raph - Torres - Sarr
    —— Ronaldo - Antonio —————-

    4.0, Livra, Marcal, 4.5

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save FT

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save your FT

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

      B was my choice

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    How long is Digne injured for?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No one knows

  27. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sigh, so James -> who? Rudiger?

  28. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid for 7.2 or less?

    I need to get rid of Torres.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr short term, Raph longer

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

      No 7m to 7.2 mid at this point is worth the cash.

      Your choices are Benrahma, Gray or Gallagher.

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

      Pepe

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

        Ha ha

      2. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pepe's a good call. Arsenal look to be turning a corner. It's a lot more forward thinking than everyone else suggesting
        players from last week's team of the week!

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph gallagher

  29. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Chances Torres starts this weekend?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      50%

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

      Surely he'll haul (snigger snigger).

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

    Digne is fit right? Good to go for the weekend?

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

      Not necessarily- need to wait for press conference