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My thoughts on Wildcarding, the best Chelsea defender and Gameweek 6 captaincy

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweeks are passing by fast, so this is going to be a freestyle ramble about the things that have been on my mind.

I’ve had a fairly decent start, sitting on 365 points and ranked at 296,393. If at all you’re worried about rank at this stage, don’t be. The numbers are very condensed and there will be some significant jumps and falls in the next few weeks. A mere 47 points is the difference between 10k and 500k at the moment which, if you ask me, is nothing. It is a points difference that can be recovered in two to three Gameweeks. I’ve seen certain managers 50 points ahead of me and the difference so far has been two alternative £4.5m defenders and one captaincy. Those are the margins we are talking about right now.

GAMEWEEK 8 WILDCARD

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I think I’ve made up my mind about a Gameweek 8 Wildcard as things stand. My team is in decent shape at present and I’ve been chatting with my fellow Pro Pundit and co-host Zophar about this, as well. One important point he makes is that he’s not yet confident about the amount of information we have available to us as things stand and the correct ‘team structure’ when it comes to building a team for the Wildcard, especially when it comes down to the number of premiums we go ahead with.

These are very valid points that he makes and I’m trying to make a mental note to myself about making sure my structure is flexible enough should I want to switch between two premiums and three later in the season. I have only given it a fleeting thought at the moment and will consider it in more depth when I am actually building my Wildcard team.

Even philosophically and from a strategy point of view, I like the idea of Wildcarding in Gameweek 8 for the main reason that I am an impatient manager and don’t like being behind in the game. I think if I am not Wildcarding, more often than not I will be making ‘band-aid’ transfers and not opportunistic moves. I love making these luxury transfers and that isn’t possible if I am ‘behind the game’. It does rely on me getting the Wildcard right but that is the risk you take.

I also like the idea of having two weeks to absorb as much information as possible and weighing up a bunch of players. In addition to that, there are some prominent fixture shifts for Chelsea, Manchester City, Southampton, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, all of whom I want to consider while building my Wildcard.

There is no one way or right way to play this game though, so if you are the more patient kind that thrives on playing the long game, a Gameweek 15 Wildcard before Manchester United’s incredible run of matches and setting up the bench before the fixture congestion does seem like a good time to play it. I am also trying to be open-minded to it and will see if the next two Gameweeks change my mind.

MARCOS ALONSO

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I also want to talk a little bit about Marcos Alonso (£5.8m), who looked outstanding against Spurs. For me, he’s pretty much Chelsea’s second-best attacker and was so heavily involved in all of their moves. It will be interesting to see who plays in the game against Southampton in Gameweek 7 after back-to-back matches for Chelsea against Manchester City and Juventus. I do feel like re-iterating Thomas Tuchel’s quotes that Tom Freeman cited in his Scout Notes.

“[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

The line “…and then he delivered in Chilly’s position” makes me think that Alonso is the first choice until his performances drop (while scouring through the Chelsea forums, fans do expect it to happen eventually). That said, I think Alonso is a fine punt and one you can afford if the other four players in your defence are reliable, nailed picks. I think he’s worth the upside as long as you know the risks. We will learn a lot in the next two Gameweeks anyway.

REECE JAMES

For those that bought Reece James (£5.6m) and are not feeling great about that move, I wouldn’t worry. I would still pick him over Antonio Rudiger (£5.6m) if I was asked this week. I think there were two reasons behind him not playing against Spurs. Either Tuchel was offering extra protection against the counter-threat of Spurs (lopsided wingbacks with Alonso attacking more than the other wing-back) or it was just James not being in the right frame of mind after being the victim of a robbery. In my head, James is definitely the better pick compared to Rudiger despite the German being more nailed because of the run of fixtures Chelsea are going to embark upon. I think they will need more attacking impetus rather than protection in those games and I would be surprised if James doesn’t play a huge chunk of those matches.

As always, it comes down to risk balance in your squad and in your defence. If I owned a Reece James, I’d balance it with a Ruben Dias (£6.1m) rather than a Joao Cancelo (£6.0m). If you do want to go with both Cancelo and James, make sure you have nailed fourth and fifth defenders in your squad.

GAMEWEEK 6 CAPTAINCY

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Before ending this article, I do want to touch upon captaincy a little bit. As things stand, there are no wrong picks between Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m), Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) and Michail Antonio (£7.9m). I’ll just talk about the factors in my head while I’m debating this.

Being a Manchester United fan, I somehow just trust Liverpool’s attack more than I trust ours. And that is because we’re a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ team. On our day we are capable of putting four goals past anyone but we’re just as likely to have an off day. Maybe I’m underestimating the attacking credentials of our team. But what I have noticed is we don’t have sustained periods of domination. They are more in small spurts but they are very lethal.

Liverpool have been on another level when it comes to attacking play and could have had plenty of goals in the last couple of games. They do control matches better than Manchester United.

Ronaldo’s stats have been absolutely amazing in this short period. Perhaps he is more talismanic than Salah who does have Diogo Jota (£7.7m) and Sadio Mane (£11.9m) to share points with? That said, this is the best I’ve seen Salah play in a long time. In addition to his normal goal threat, he’s also getting headed chances, has been very creative as well and in general, just looks so sharp.

Both Aston Villa and Brentford have good defensive statistics so far but their fixtures have been pretty decent. Villa did face Chelsea and that 3-0 scoreline did flatter the Blues. Brentford haven’t faced anyone like Liverpool just yet and we don’t know how the well-oiled 3-5-2 will cope with that Reds’ attack. How much will home advantage come into play, as well?

Antonio has had amazing underlying numbers for a year and a half and is playing one of the most porous defences in the league (potentially without a fit centre-back) and somehow I am still not considering him as much as I should. He’s a really good bet but worth pointing out that he might not be on penalties. A case of price bias?

I find it interesting that our Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, who is a Villa fan, is currently favouring Ronaldo as well. Maybe it is a tendency of me being a United supporter and not trusting my team as much as I should. As things stand, I am currently on Salah but in no way is this my final decision. I do want to reiterate, though, that I don’t think there are incorrect calls this weekend with the armband. It’s that tight.

In case you want more analysis, do check out this week’s episode of The FPL Wire below. We discuss strategy and the state of play in depth.

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

    Wake up, Neo

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

      The matrix has you...

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

        Follow the white rabbit

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

          Knock, Knock, Neo...

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

            You ever have that feeling where you're not sure if you're awake or still dreaming...

            1. Hits from the Bong
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah all the time, mescaline is the only way to fly

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

    Last week was murder watching Wolves in the early kick off with both Jimi and Traore in my team And, with no Ronaldo or Lukaku, it was looking like a long old weekend with the news on TAA and Benrahma. Wasn't particularly enthralled about having Livramento, away to City, as my only playable substitute

    In the end, I brought in a few points above average, and a red arrow of

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

    Raphinha fit to play?

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

      Hopefully. Wait for Bielsa conference..

  4. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I have taken the gamble to go with Alonso, I don't think Chilwell will get much game time (league) in the next few games at least anyway.

    Also it has further reassured me after reading this article in the Mirror (i know i know) from today:

    '‘ The left-back looks like he has lost the trust of Tuchel and that appeared evident on Wednesday night just minutes into Chelsea's match against Aston Villa.
    A misplaced pass from the former Leicester star saw the German coach lose his rag, screaming at him from the touchline, according to Football London .

    It could spell danger for Chilwell, who has fallen behind Alonso in the pecking order.
    What also goes against the 24-year-old is Tuchel's tactical system, which means Chelsea play with wing-backs rather than a back-four.
    Chilwell is more of a traditional full-back in that sense whereas Alonso is a specialist in the wing-back role.'

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

      they go Sat-Wed-Sat from now, with games against City & Juve - if Alonso plays both of those I'll be worried for Southampton tbh

      1. jb1985
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Think Chilly will play against Juve as he has a better defensive game than Alonso.

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

          would be harsh to throw chilly back first real game in a while against juve in CL

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tuchel is a great manager (probably the best atm?) but he always have had problems with players, staff and board members. Just go back at his time at Dortmund, he was practically shoved out...

  5. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Very initial thinking for a WC8. Looks ok?

    Guaita
    TAA Alonso Rudiger Cancelo
    Salah Grealish Raph
    Lukaku Toney ASM

    Foster Gallagher Livramento Luiz

    1m itb

    1. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Loving the non-templatelyness of this. I think the defenders you have picked all have better value than any mids of a similar price.

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

      Very nice, only player I miss is Antonio

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

    Which you start Marcal over any of these this week?

    Tierney James Livra?

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

      Livra

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

      Just bench Marcal.

    3. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think James may be on the bench anyway.

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

      Bench Marcal

  7. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Asked yesterday but coming back for more opinions.

    Play 1

    Dias - Away to Chelsea

    Duffy - Away to Palace

    Coufal - Away to Leeds (potentially without Bamford)

    1. jb1985
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coufal

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

      I think, none of them would get CS points. With the trend of CBs getting goals in tough games, I would go with Dias.

      Dias, Coufal, Duffy in that order.

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

      I think Duffy.

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

      Really thought about it & honestly too close to call. I think Duffy has the best balance between clean sheet potential & attacking return.

      I can see Dias keeping a cleanie but not an attacking return. Opposite of Coufal who I can see getting an assist perhaps but not a cleanie. Hope that made sense

    5. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coufal.

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

      Never bench a premium defender

    7. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all for your input....

      Might leave it on Dias and hope for the best.

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

      Duffy over Coufal in my team and didn’t think it a close call tbh - although that could change if Raph and/or Bam looked like being out

  8. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    No need to wildcard really. Easy to bring in 2/3 Chelsea and a City defender by GW8 using transfers.

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

      Noted.. 😀

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The staggered Chelsea GW7/Man City GW8 good fixture runs dovetailing with Man Utd’s bad fixture run are very easy to jump into without wildcards

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

        Not without hits if you're always 0.1 short

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

      Wish I could agree but my team is poop

  9. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison replacements?

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

      Antonio
      DCL in a weeks time.

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

        Already got Antonio, should i just wait for DCL then?

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rondon

    3. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jiminez has fixtures. Bamford if fit, Ings still looks good to me, ASM?

  10. nolard
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Capt:
    a) Salah
    b) Vardy
    c) Antonio

    Tough choice this week!
    Brentford being solid at the back. Burnley being in a funk. Antonio coming back.

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

      I think all 3 are going to score. I would cap Vardy, if I owned him.

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go Antonio if I had him. Our defence is poor and in tatters injury wise.

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

      Leaning towards Vardy.
      Leicester are capable of banging in a few.

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

    Any love for Sarr captain?

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

      Only if chasing a loooot of points.

  12. OLLY G
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are people aiming to own Ronny and Lukaku shortly or just Lukaku?

    Thanks.

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

      I own both. And Salah. And Taa.

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

        Flex

      2. OLLY G
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Always want to look at your team but you never have your ID 🙁

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

          id=96172

          Raya
          TAA Rudi Dias Livra
          Salah Sarr Traore Raphina
          CR7 Lukaku

          Duffy Gilmour Scarlet

          0.5m ITB

          1. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I’m using Dennis as an enabler, but would have to play him most weeks..

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

      my decision on this hinges on what Ronaldo does these next two weeks - if he doesn't get a double-digit then I'm going just Lukaku - it's possible that United are just a bit turd, the warning signs were there at Wolves

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

        saying that, he could have hauled his nuts off at West Ham

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

      both but trying to make the rest of the team work is a headache

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

      If its was just these 2 it would have been easy.. We're actually talking about 4 - Salah, TAA, CR7 & kaku..

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

      Will bring in Lukaku next week, so will have both for GW7. Will then be deciding in my WC8 whether to keep both or keep one and ship the other, depending on how my WC team comes around.

    6. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just Lukaku. Still have Bruno planning to downgrade and upgrade Ings

    7. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford > Lukaku next GW if they stay at 7.9 and 11.6 (got exact funds)
      I'll then have all 4 (TAA, Salah, Lukaku CR7)

  13. pmos
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:
    A- Trossard (cry)
    B- Gallagher (BHA)

    Bench one:
    1- White (TOT)
    2- Livramento (WOL)
    3- Coufal (lee)

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

      A1

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

      A
      1 (reluctantly)

    3. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Im with everyone else A1

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

    Assuming there is no sudden disaster, thoughts on Scarlet Bruno Ayling to Kaku Sissoko Rudi -4 for GW7?

    Would mean keeping Shaw and Greenwood for GW7.

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

      nice

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

        Thanks, can do Shaw to Dias for GW8 or Green to Grealish

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

          yeah sounds pretty much perfect - hope you don't get any injuries to ruin it

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

            good luck mate!

  15. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is this worth it? Both for hits sadly.

    GW6-Traore and DCL to Antonio and Gallagher
    GW7- Bamford and Jota to Lukaku and D.Luiz (4.5).

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      For me 6 looks worth it. With DCL injured and Antonio on fire
      7 not for me if Jota plays he could score as could Bamford and your needing Lukaku to get two to make it worth it then.

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

      Could you just do DCL to Antonio this week?

  16. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    G2G? Bench in order?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Duffy, Semedo
    Salah, Gray, Sarr, Gallagher
    Bamford, Jiminez, Ronaldo(c)

    McArthur, Livra, James

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd probably have the defenders ahead of McArthur on the bench but being picky.

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

      Liv first on bench

  17. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    decided to roll my FT - team g2g?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Livra marcal
    salah(c) greenwood benrahma raph
    antonio ronaldo

    Foster Ings Ayling Brownhill

    1. Millie7
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      looks good

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

      Good to go

  18. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If Antonio in next two do something good i think is a no way to loose him and will make just Ronaldo to Lukaku for the run.. difficult choice actually.

    Toughts ?

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

      The abundance of 5.5m to 6.5m mids means that a TAA Salah Lukaku Ronaldo Antonio team possible

  19. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    what Chelsea duo are people going with if Lukaku is out of price range?

    1. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I am getting Lukaku 100%.

      At worst, l will lose Ronny for him.

      Defo, Lukaku and Alonso. Perhaps Rudiger too.

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lukaku & Alonso could be rested for Southampton at home.

        Just putting it out there. Alonso will most likely not play that game IMO

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

          Why would they rest Lukaku? Man is a beast. No need for a rest

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

        id=96172

        Raya
        TAA Rudi Dias Livra
        Salah Sarr Traore Raphina
        CR7 Lukaku

        Duffy Gilmour Scarlet

        0.5m ITB

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

          Why do you post ID, Christina?

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

            Olly G asked for it

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

              Sort code and account number request coming next

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

                xxx

                1. OLLY G
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Thanks! What a time to be alive!

                  1. OLLY G
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    That is easily the best TAA, Salah, Ronny and Luk team that i've seen.

                    No surprise your OR rank history is so stellar.

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

      Double defence. Not sure I would want anyone else than Lukaku and defenders

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

      Rudiger and James

    4. Millie7
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Think i'll be going with the 2 wing backs and hope they play

    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I went with Mount a couple of weeks ago and massively regretting it!
      If I WC, it will be Lukaku, James and Alonso.
      If not, Lukaku, Mount and Alonso

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

    Start liveforthemomento or Christensen?

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

      Livra

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        and semedo or livra?

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

    Bielsa presser at 1 hopefully tells us everything we need to know, going to be frustrating if it’s a ‘we have to see’

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

      Probably much hasn't changed in a couple of days, unfortunately. I expect him to the extent of "we will see", "They will do some tests then we will make a decisions". Hopefully Im wrong.

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

    Thoughts on this gw7 wc?

    Sanchez
    TAA Alonso Christensen White
    Salah Greenwood* Raphina
    Lukaku Jesus* Antonio
    ____
    Steele K. Walker 4.5 4.5

    Walker will obviously replace White in the XI after the Liverpool game.

    *These two spots are definetely up for grabs. Want a Man City attacker - question is who?

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

      Prefer Torres over Greenwood. Is Walker nailed?

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

        Should be nailed I think. Not sure. Torres is deffo not nailed. Otherwise I would prefer him as well

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

      Grealish

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

      Prefer Torres or Grealish to Jesus; could also use savings to upgrade Walker -> Cancelo / Dias?

  23. Sean
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcarding GW8, which transfer strategy for next 2 weeks?

    Option 1: Jota => Sarr GW6, Veltman => Chelsea Def and bench TAA/Greenwood GW7
    Option 2: Roll FT GW6, TAA and Veltman => 2 Chelsea Defs and bench Jota GW7

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

      Don't love either, but probably 1

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

      Both bad options imo :/

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

    Is Mahrez being hard done by Pep? Not sure why pep prefers Jesus in the wing over him. I would like to see a front three of Grealish Sterling Mahrez.

  25. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which do you prefer by GW 8?
    A) James Torres Sarr Armstrong (Wildcard)
    B) White Mount Gallagher Antonio (-4)

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

      Torres not nailed. Don't like either option :/

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

        No he isn't but I'm happy with say 7/8 out of every 10 games. Bench should be strong enough.

        Basically I'm trying to decide if the wc is worth using, or just try to get to something half decent with transfers.

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

          Definetely B then

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

    If you can only pick one based on your team stucture, who would you get long term? Also taking into account that A is not a straight swap to B without cash in the bank.

    A. Lukaku
    B. Ronaldo?

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

      A from gw7-12.

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

      B

  27. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start :

    A) Marcal
    B) Livra

    I have Jimenez starting in my team btw.

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

      Coin toss

      I’m prob going Liv over Coady but…

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

        I would too, but since Im starting Jimenez, I should probably go all in on Wolves..

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

    How does she look?

    Sanchez

    TAA Tierney Livra

    Salah Jota Benrahma Greenwood

    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford

    (Steele Coady Allan Williams)

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      nice team. g2g

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

        Cheers!

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

      Play Duffy, Ayling or White?

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

        Sorry wrong place to post

  29. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Greenwood to Sarr on a FT?

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

    Possibility of Werner getting some games in Chelsea's 'easy' run from GW7 to 12 with Lukaku getting some rest?

    This is Tuchel after all.

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

      Yes, he will get easy games, as in league cup, and early FA-cup stages. Lukaku will play in the PL. He might start together with Lukaku though.

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

      Absolutely Nil.
      Lukaku is playing 38/38 barring any injuries.
      There are a lot of games chelsea have looked toothless upfront so can’t see Werner starting in epl.