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Three attacking FPL defenders who have caught my eye for Gameweek 6

Stevie of EyeTestFPL spotlights three Fantasy Premier League (FPL) defenders that caught his eye in Gameweek 5, using ‘eye test’ screenshots and information from our Premium Members Area.


Ricardo Pereira (£5.5m)

In the game against Brighton and Hove Albion, Brendan Rodgers set up in a new 4-3-3 formation which involved playing James Maddison (£6.8m) at right wing whilst deploying a solid three-man midfield consisting of Youri Tielemans (£6.4m), Wilfred Ndidi (£5.0m) and Boubakary Soumare (£4.9m).

Even though Maddison started out on the flank, Rodgers would always envision him playing more centrally and so, in this new formation, Ricardo Pereira was encouraged to push further up the pitch to provide the width.

Maddison’s central positioning was important in making sure that Leicester never ran out of passing options in midfield.

However, in the second half, as Leicester were chasing the game and needed more directness, Ademola Lookman (£6.0m) was brought on for Maddison.

After the tactical switch, Pereira almost immediately struck a chord with the new signing as Lookman would often make runs down the right channel.

Leading up to Jamie Vardy’s (£10.4m) goal, Lookman made a similar run down the channel before combining well with Pereira.

There were also glimpses of the Pereira of old when he attempted to make an inside run into the box which was unfortunately not spotted by Lookman, who instead chose to take a pop at goal himself.

Between the two full-backs, Pereira (left) was clearly given more freedom to roam forward than Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m) (right).

1,200 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who’s struggling to get 11 out this week and what are your problems and potential solutions?

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling to Livramento on FT,and maybe hit for Bam to ASM and bench White

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sanchez
        TAA Shaw Ayling White
        Salah Benhrama Sarr Greenwood
        Antonio Ronaldo
        (Tsimikas Bamford Brownhill)

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

        Annoying as I just got in Bamford on Monday.

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

      Only problem was Bamford. But that was an easy switch to Antonio.

      Considering Raphinha > Gallagher before his rise for -4. Alternatively I could just play Livramento.

      1. ted mcnure
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Play Livramento. He is a real proper player and under-rated in my book. He is a potential weekly starter.

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

        Play Liv

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

      I had a Raphinha problem. Hope Sarr is the solution.

    4. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford out, Raph doubtful, did Ayling to Livra , so have bench of Livra, Biss, Coady. That´ll do.

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

      Will have an XI of my choice if Raphinha plays this weekend. If not, will have Toney come off the bench.
      Still unsure whether to just roll the FT or do Raph -> tho.

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

        Raph -> Sarr

        1. ted mcnure
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sounds gtg

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

            Thanks

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

        I’ve got 3-4 injuries and one non player.

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

      Have Bamford and Raph and already used FT. Will use bench players Christensen, Sissoko or Coady this GW and reassess next GW

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

    Bruno + Bamford -> Lukaku + ______

    A) Sarr (and bank cash for Chelsea def)
    B) Ziyech/Mount
    C) Torres (but bad fixtures)
    D) other 8.3 midfielder

    -4

    Thanks!

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

      A

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D) Jota, for at least one week!

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

    No e diagrams. We see so many stats and heat maps it's sometimes a surprise to see pictures of actual footballers on actual grass. Very useful article. It does, however, have a touch of "pointing-out-who-scored-FPL-points-last-week" about it. Would have been exciting to point out some options who were unfortunately NOT to rack up goals or assists

    1. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Agree, good article- that´´s what I don´t pay my money for..!

      1. ted mcnure
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I paid for membership once, and got lost in heatmaps..

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

    Would you play rather safe and pick Benrahma or some punt on Gallagher or Arsenal mid?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Benny is not safe. Over performing.

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

        Massively. So lucky to haul vs us

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

          Should have been an assist for an own goal in an ideal world

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

          😆

      2. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Over performing? When does it count as playing well and in form?

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

    A. King
    B. ASM
    C. Jimenez
    D. Armstrong

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

      D

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

    In a bit of a pickle, do I bench Bamford? Or take a -4 to transfer him out for someone else.

    Sanchez
    Trent - Rudiger - Livra
    Salah - Jota - Torres - Gray
    Bamf - Antonio - CR7

    Bench: Steele - Sissoko - Marcal - Williams

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

      I am benching him and playing Sissoko

      Sánchez
      TAA Semedo Rüdiger
      Salah Traoré Gallagher Jota Sissoko
      Antonio Ronaldo(c)

      Steele Bamford Jansson Williams

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

      Bench Bamford. Your bench is good enough. You will need Bamford for his good fixtures in the next 3 weeks.

  7. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of doing wildcard this week with a view to bringing in Lukaku for Vardy on a -4pts next week.

    How do I free up .4m in this team?

    Sanchez 4m
    TAA Rudiger Tomiyasu Livra Manquillo
    Salah Sarr Benrahma Gray Gallagher
    Vardy Ronaldo Antonio

    1. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd just put Lukaku straight in.

      1. il Brutto
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Free up cash by downgrading one of your mids to a 4.5 mid.

  8. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Don't think Raphina or Bamford will play, transfer them out for Sarr & Maupay for a - 4?

    Current team:
    Foster
    TAA Shaw Veltman Semedo
    Salah Greenwood Benrahma Raphina
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Subs: Livramento, Allan, Bamford

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

      Transfer Bamford out no hit and have Livra come in if need be.

  9. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Guess we may not find out about raphinha now until line ups announced?

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

      Not until after deadline anyway. Could’ve done with a Leeds early KO

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks but right headache

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

    Best Raphinha replacement? (6.8 max, have Grey)
    A Benrahma
    B Fornals
    C Gallagher
    D Sarr

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

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

      A

    3. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      C

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

      A or C long term, D short

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

      A. In form.

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

      B

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

      Short term, D. Long term, A

  11. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Bamford to ASM/Nacho/Rodrigo
    B) Ayling to Duffy/other

    Schmeichel [Ward]
    James TAA Livra [Coady] [Ayling*]
    Pogba Salah Raph* Ben [Gilmour]
    Lukaku Antonio Bamford*

    1FT 0.2m
    Quite happy with Coady/Liv first bench so the question is which leeds player to move, and who for?

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

      Sell just Bamford. Jimenez could be a good replacement

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

      Do nothing. Pointless removing Bam with his fixtures. Same with Raph. Keep hold. You are covered on your bench.

  12. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard time or just Bamford -> Antonio? 1ft and 1.5itb

    Foster
    TAA Shaw Veltman
    Salah Bruno Jota Raphinha* Benrahma
    Bamford Jimenez

    Bachmann*; Livramento, Ayling*, Scarlett

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’d wildcard that team. You also need to move funds into attack. Too much to do with just FTs

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

      If BamBam out for a while, then you can pull the trigger

  13. Dogs Of War
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can someone put up a good argument for ASM as a Bamford replacement. I’ve seen quite a few people going this way, but I don’t see it myself?

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

      I have absolutely no idea why people want to remove Bam with his fixtures. Ride this week out.

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

        Do we know it’s only this week with him though?

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

        He's not on form anyway and Leeds as a team aren't on form.

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

      Was gonna do it but now swaying towards Armstrong.

      1. Dogs Of War
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Armstrong is on the radar. Looks lively and due a goal.

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

      Just that he’s quite cheap, now playing upfront and is Newcastle’s best player by a considerable distance.

      Of course you could argue the last point isn’t great for an FPL asset as teams will focus more on stifling him than anyone else

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

    RP.
    Getting in Sarr. Who to ship
    A. Barnes
    B. Greenwood

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

      Barnes

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

      Depends largely on how long you want to keep the other for

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

      Barnes

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

    Posted on wrong thread:
    Triple choice:

    a) The obvious option Bamford > Antonio
    b) The expensive but obvious Bamford > Lukaku which ties up all my cash itb and all my midfield except Salah are low to mid-priced
    c) The differential Bamford > Armstrong as per spot the differential option - gives me loads of cash (e.g. Jimi > Lukaku next week)

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you have Ronaldo? If yes A

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

        Yes

        1. Goonsquad245
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Then Antonio and pile your cash into defence. Switch Ron to Rom in a few weekd

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

      C but with ASM instead

    3. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C looks fun

  16. 2001: A Space Origi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ASM away to Watford..he has been waiting to shine and looks like he will come good so against newly promoted club, he's a good shout!
    Bamford not playing (and for how long?)

    Think that answers your question...

    1. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      this was a reply to dogs of war question...

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

    Did Bielsa mentioned how long Bamford would be out?

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

      Thanks

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

        For nothing

  18. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ødegaard or Smith Rowe??

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

    What do I even do… 1 FT please help!

    Sa
    Semedo Trent Christensen Livra Williams
    Raph Salah Adama Jota Sissoko
    Bamford DCL Ronaldo

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

      Bamford to Antonio

      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Precisely!

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

    Repost

    What to do here?

    A: Raphinha -> Sarr
    B: Roll FT(Toney first sub)

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Roll easily unless/until we get more raphinha news. Toney is a fine replacement and you’ll want Raph back if he’s fit next week

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

        You think Toney could produce against Liverpool? Yeah, definitely want to keep Raphinha, hence the confusion here.

        1. Goonsquad245
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He could yes. He’s on pens, at home and Brentford are no mugs. Chances are against it and it is a horrid fixture but much stranger things have happened than Toney nicking a goal in a 1-3 or something

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

            True. Thanks.

  21. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Given Leeds issues should we be getting benrahma or formals over sarr?

  22. 2001: A Space Origi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford and DCL not playing this week, so you need to do something there
    I would transfer one of them out for Antonio

  23. Mikei
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raphina => Sarr?
    Or stay?
    Thanks.

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

      Same issue for me. I'm leaning towards staying for now. Who's your first sub if Raph doesn't play? Toney for me.

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

        First sub is Duffy.

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

      I'm in a similar boat. My thinking with Raphinha is how fit will he be and how much will the injuries in the team affect his output. Given all that, moving to Sarr doesn't feel that risky.

  24. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Bamford replacement for next two gameweeks?
    A) King (NEW, Lee)
    B) Wood (Lei, NOR)

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

    Sanchez Foster
    TAA Shaw White Livramento Omobamidele
    Salah Grealish Jota Traore Brownhill
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    Got 2 free transfers + 0.9m and don't know what to do with them. Can anyone offer any ideas?

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

      Think I’d just use one to gear up for bringing Chelsea player(s) in next week. Grealish to Sarr perhaps?

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

        That's the move I was thinking. Would you do Grealish to Sarr over Traore to Sarr?

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

          Yes personally. It’s about making £

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            It really isn’t.

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore to sarr and roll

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

        Rather Traore to Sarr than Grealish to Sarr?

  26. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. ASM (6.7)
    B. Iheanacho (7.1)
    C. Armstrong (6.0)

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

      If B is starting then him.
      Do you know something we don't know.

  27. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Trent is fit and yet people are mass transferring him out. What a beautiful thing to happen.

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

    Start Tierney or Torres?

  29. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With the uncertainty around Raphinha and not really having a bench, what to do here please??

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Veltman
    Salah Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Bamford Antonio

    Steele Tsimikas Ayling Brownhill

    1FT, 0.4 itb

    1. Raphinha >> Sarr
    2. Ayling >> Semedo / Livramento
    3. Save FT (hope Raphinha is fit)

    Thanks

  30. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) sarr or b) benrahma? Thanks