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Learning from ‘The Great and The Good’ FPL managers – Gameweek 6

Fantasy Football Scout community writer Greyhead continues with his series of articles analysing the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) transfers and strategies of some noted Fantasy managers, from serial top 10k finishers to well-known faces.

The Great and The Good this year are the Scouts Joe LepperNeale RiggGeoff Dance and Tom Freeman, FPL Wire’s Zophar, from the Hall of Fame Fabio BorgesFPLMatthewYavuz Kabuk and Tom Stephenson, Blackbox’s Az and Mark Sutherns, FPL “celebrities” LTFPL AndyMagnus Carlsen and FPL General plus last year’s mini-league winner Les Caldwell.


“Cause the players gonna play, play, play, and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate.

Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake.

I shake it off, I shake it off”

Another week, another series of injury woes to deal with, as Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) fell victim to the mid-priced striker curse but at least Raphinha (£6.5m) managed to take Taylor Swift’s advice and shake it off.

This was also the week many lost patience in the £7-8m price bracket with several of us selling Ferran Torres (£7.0m) and Jack Grealish (£8.0m), as we saw the emergence of cheaper midfield options like Ismaila Sarr (£6.3m), Conor Gallagher (£5.7m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.2m).

Then there was the captaincy call, surely that was an easy one with Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) ready to go, but Dean Smith’s men played the villains at Old Trafford to deliver red arrows for many an FPL manager.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

Tom Freeman and Les Caldwell were the chart toppers with 60 points this week, although Tom left it late with Joel Veltman’s (£4.4m) 95th minute assist taking him to the heights of the hit parade.

Les’ strong showing was based on a Wolves double-up and his Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) captaincy; he was in good company as Mark and Magnus were the others to walk like an Egyptian.

Az was a very brave boy putting the armband on Michail Antonio (£7.9m) and it paid off; he is now only two points behind his Blackbox buddy. Could he finally overtake him?

Geoff Dance deserves a mention as he has yet to have a red arrow, although the size of the climbs are getting smaller with a sub 4,000 place jump this time round.

Wildcards are still burning a hole in the majority of The Great and The Good’s pockets, there seems to have been no discernible advantage to those who played early and it’s worth noting that none of the top three of Tom Stephenson, Andy and FPL Matthew have overhauled their squads.

TRANSFERS

Sarr underlines differential potential as Chelsea earn another clean sheet 10

This is a summary of the transfers for this week:

Az – Sarr (Grealish)

LTFPL Andy – Jimenez (Bamford)

Fabio Borges – None

Joe Lepper – Sarr, Armstrong (Bamford, Traore)

Geoff Dance – Gallagher (Torres)

FPL General – Saint-Maximin, Sarr (Bamford, Raphinha)

Les Caldwell – Gallagher (Torres)

Magnus Carlsen – Foster (Gunn)

Mark Sutherns – Alonso (Ayling)

FPL Matthew – Sarr (Greenwood)

Neale Rigg – None

Tom Freeman – Sarr (Gundogan)

Tom Stephenson – Sarr (Torres)

Yavuz Kabuk – Lukaku, Gray (Calvert-Lewin, Grealish)

Zophar – Sarr (Torres)

A blur of activity with Sarr a popular and wise choice if his goal against Newcastle was a sign of returns to come.

Joe and FPL General took hits to bring in the Watford wonder as they also had the Bamford blip to deal with, both made eyebrow raising moves with Allan Saint-Maximin (£6.8m) and Adam Armstrong (£6.0m) trotting onto their respective fantasy fields.

Yavuz’s dealings also caught the eye as he is the first to hit the high rollers with the “threemium” of Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m), Ronaldo and Salah.

I suspect Magnus will be soon going that way with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) a placeholder, but I’ve tried and failed before to predict the Grandmaster’s groves.

TEMPLATE

Salah on target as Liverpool assets prosper at Leeds 1

The template for The Great and The Good is as follows with the number in brackets showing how many teams in which they appear:

Sanchez (12), Steele (8)

Alexander-Arnold (15), Shaw (12), Ayling (7), Livramento (7), Veltman (5)

Salah (15), Raphinha (11), Sarr (9), Jota (9), Benrahma (8)

Antonio (14), Ronaldo (12), Lukaku (4)

You sense bigger change is coming to the template, but for now Sarr and Lukaku were the new entrants replacing Bamford due to injury and Mason Greenwood (£7.7m), who proved expendable despite hitting an impressive eight shots against Villa.

CAPTAIN CALLS

At this early stage, captaincy decisions are proving crucial in the respectability of your rank and Mark Sutherns leads the way with 126 points, which equates to an impressive 21-point average.

Fabio is having an uncharacteristically mediocre start to the armband action sitting on 88 points, his decision to move off his favourite Salah this week proved costly.

The chart below shows that Salah continues to be the popular pick over the season at 54% pick rate, Ronaldo is chipping away at that lead on 22% and I would suspect Lukaku will start to worry the leaders as his dream run of fixtures begins this weekend.

No doubt the heavy hitters have rewarded those who have stuck with the tried and tested in the opening weeks, but Az’s foray into differential choice Antonio shows there is ground to be made up if you look beyond the “threemium”.

CONCLUSION

Jimenez ends goal drought as Arsenal claim convincing north London derby win

An interesting week ahead with fixture swings on the horizon, with Chelsea’s mouth-watering matchups meaning heavy investment in the Tuchel Tombola.

The collapse of the mid-priced market and the rise of the cheaper options of Emile Smith-Rowe (£5.3m), Demarai Gray (£5.8m) and Sarr also means that more might be tempted with the three heavy hitter option as this becomes more manageable as we look to balance the books and unbalance our squad structure.

Plenty of options ahead, plenty of ways to play the game and catch those greens but remember if you do have a bad week then just shake it off as a good one can be just be around the corner.

Anyway, that’s all from me for now and remember: don’t have nightmares.

For those effected by any of the topics raised in the above article then you can find me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Greyhead19

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

    I've used my FT doing Shaw > Rudiger.
    0.7ITB 0FT
    Bachmann*/Foster
    *TAA* Rudiger Veltman
    Salah *JOTA* Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

    (*Ayling* Allan Amartey*)

    Was planning on wildcarding next week but do I pull trigger now? Take a hit? Just play with potentially 10 men this week?
    Just feel the information we'll get over the IB will be invaluable for the WC.. unsure what to do. Any help would be appreciated 🙂

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like you are in a similar position as me.

      I would probably lean towards taking a hit for TAA out and hope Jota does something from the bench v City or play Allan. Hit is effectively a - 2 since TAA will be out

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

        slight problem with hitting out TAA is that I'll want him back on WC, -0.1

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          TAA may drop before the deadline. On FFFix he is at - 38% (-1.4% p/H) and - 61.4% on fplstatistics

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

      I would rather take -4 now and get to IB when so much could happen

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

      Ayling might be ok for weekend.

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

        This would save me

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

          And me. I have Trent and did Shaw to Rudiger. I did have 2FTs though.

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

            cheers

  2. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Trent out for the weekend?

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

      He felt his groin and ended training early the other day. Thought it was just tight, turns out to be something more. Big doubt for the weekend. And with Milner (replacement RB) taken off early today I reckon hes going to be used at the weekend

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

      Almost certainly reading Klopp’s comment that doesn’t look good for City game

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks that way.

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Might do a cheeky Rudiger move.

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The comments from Klopp coupled with Milner 66 mins sub suggests he will miss the City game

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

    Planning on WC week 8

    This week (assuming no more injuries) would you do Jota to Saka to fund Ayling to Rüdiger for -4? Would get them on WC anyway.

    Chances are late appearance off bench for Jota anyway and can’t see return v City.

    Assuming TAA out gives me for week 7 team below and might actually get beyond week 8 before playing WC

    Sanchez
    Semedo Rüdiger Alonso
    Salah Greenwood Saka Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo (c) Antonio

    Foster Livramento Scarlett TAA

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in the same thinking as you with a - 4 before WC in GW8.

  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Stumped on who to priorities the FT before WC in GW8.

    Who would you take out and would you consider a - 4 before WC GW8 when the two players transfered out are injured and with my current bench?

    1FT 0.1ITB
    Foster
    Alonso Veltman TAA*
    Salah Benrahma Raphinha Jota*
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*
    (Bachmann Ayling* Brownhill Livramento)

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

      I'd be tempted to hit the button early. Thats like mine except with Bamford out also. If Alonso starts against Juve i think i'd hit the button

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I would rather lean towards taking a hit if the player I transfer out is injured.

        I'm not entirely in the same thinking with Alonso as you. I think he will play his strongest team against Southampton after the loss to City and ensure a win heading into the IB.

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

          Oh yeh fair i forgot u got a FT that I dont. Probably just a hit will be fine. Could get some nice punts

          With Alonso who knows, u might be right

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Which two would you priorities?

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

      Similar to my dilemma above. I would like to get to week 8 as we will have much more information so -4 worth it in my view

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

    Adama Traore finally scored today…for FC Sheriff

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      John Smith of Mali

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cristiano finally assisted. For Sheriff.

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

    How long does it seem like Trent will be out for?

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

      Sounds like around 3 weeks but nothing concrete. He could be back for Watford but touch and go.

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

      Will certainly miss the weekend and then who knows? Probably won’t get any idea until just before the Watford game.

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

      3 weeks by sound of it so may be back for Watford in week 8

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

    Jota > Raphinha (-4)

    A) Yes
    B) No

    Cheers.

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not for a hit.

    3. Bod
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Would wait till later in the week for more news on Ralph’s injury

  8. Bod
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres to…?? And why? Or wait a week?

  9. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My team is knackered with James, Trent, Shaw and DCL out. I’m gonna have to play my free hit. What’s the ideal team for this coming GW?

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

      Triple Chelsea. Maybe Chris Wood v Norwich. Not the greatest week to FH with Liverpool v City.

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Is Shaw out, though??

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

      Just move out James/Trent, Shaw will possibly be ok.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not worth burning your FH. Shaw may be fit. Take a hit if you must.

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        How much though? -8?

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

      Shaw may play looking at solskjaer's comments. Just take a hit, free hit is way too valuable in a double gameweek

    6. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Free hit is madness. Do a -8

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

    Digne and shaw for cancelo and Christensen (-4)? Or just shaw to rudiger?

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

      Just Digne to Chris and then do the other move next week.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just Shaw to Rudiger.

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

        Or alonso?

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sure, or Alonso. I went with Rudiger fwiw but there was an extra 0.1 in it then.

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

    Jota + TAA to Son + CHE DEF?

    1. Bod
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Free or hit?

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

        Free.

        Other option is keeping TAA and then doing Shaw, Jota and Greenwood to Rudiger, Son and Gallagher for -4.

        1. Bod
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldn’t hit I don’t think

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

    Double on Chelsea def, yay or nay?

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

      Yes.

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

      Of course

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

      Ye

  13. brixtonBob
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance that TAA out would mean Tsimikas getting back in ?

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

      Don't imagine so.

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

      No, Milner will play RB.

  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do you guys think Alonso may play away to Juve? Would make a case for Chillwell starting va. Soton...

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

      Wait n see bro

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

    Jota didn't get injured did he, just played close to the full 90.

    Trying to work out why so many people removing him this week, is it just cause unlikely to start this weekend?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Aye, I’d say so. Firmino cam on and scored two. People thinking he won’t play as much going forward.

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

        Fine. With Watford up next after City, very happy to wait and see what the score is with Firmino rotation.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think that's the reasoning although struggling to see how most wouldn't have higher priorities atm.

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

        Yep, could end up fielding Livramento and Sissoko at this rate.

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

      no injury. Do think its very unlikely he starts this weekend. Would guess Mane, Salah, Firmino

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

        Yep, seems likely. Will prob come on for last 20-30 mins.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mane, Salah and Milner subbed off around 66-67mins and rested for the City game.

      Firmino impressing with 2 goals from the bench suggests he will play CF and Jota unlikely to start

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

        The goals where all luck

    5. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino back fit, historically plays against the top teams (both Manchester clubs in the next 3 fixtures) & not being called up for Brazil suggests Jota won't start after the International break when Firmino has had 2 weeks rest.

      Jota has a low ceiling considering fixtures & playing time over the next 3 & other MF options who are cheaper nailed & likely to score more also enabling upgrading elsewhere.

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

      Surprised Firmino didn’t start today. Combination of playing full match and city up next.
      I’ve got other issues so will keep for watford game at least

  16. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one have to go.
    Cant see Jota or Torres to start at all. Or get both out for a hit? WCing next week so not keen on taking a hits.

  17. KirkhamWesham
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a hit or should I ride it? I'll wildcard after this gw.

    Sanchez
    Rudiger Veltman Manquillo
    Sarr Jota Salah Benrahma Raphinha
    Antonio Ronaldo

    Steele Dennis Ayling TAA

    1.3m itb

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gtg

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

    Best defenders to replace TAA on wc?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you leaving the money itb to get him back in gw8?

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

        I would probably wait until Gw10 as he has United Gw9 and may not be 100% for Gw8

  19. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a hit or gtg? 0ft and 1m itb

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Rudiger, Reguillon, Semedo
    Bruno, Jota, Raphina, Benrahma
    Ronaldo, Antonio

    Steele, Dcl, Bissouma, Livramento

  20. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    That’s Grealish dropped at the weekend then

  21. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know how Gallagher is performing? Is he a wait and see? Is he over or under performing his nunbers?

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

      Looks great on tv. Fixtures ok too. Playable if you get him in. Thinking of swapping him out for Jota.

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        My move too! Enables me to get double chels and city defence too so i am tempted

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

      I think he's a great option at that price. Underlying numbers are decent and he's played against some of the better sides.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting him for Gilmour, 2M in the bank.

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

      He has had two excellent matches, but that fantasy assist was lucky. In last two matches he's been poor tbh.

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

      Lost a lot of set pieces

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

        Good spot.
        To who?

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

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/09/27/zaha-and-maupay-on-target-as-brighton-earn-late-draw-at-selhurst-park/

          It was in this article sub title
          “ However, with Luka Milivojevic (£5.4m) returning to the starting XI tonight, he was no longer on set-pieces. “

          I was keen on getting him in but not anymore for a while and will continue to monitor

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

    Cleansheet odds make me think get coufal?
    CHELSEA 54%
    MAN UTD 48%
    WOLVES 42%
    WEST HAM 40%
    BURNLEY 36%

    1. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham have struggled defensively & their fixtures aren't great going forward. I'd steer clear.
      Off the top of my head, Christensen at £5m with James out this week & Silva going to Brazil increases the likelihood of starting the next 2. Arsenal fixtures White is cheap & nailed, Tierney is attacking for around the same price as Coufal, could be worth considering if he's fit. Semedo at Wolves possibly with good fixtures he might finally get an attacking return soon. I've not really looked into £5m DF options there may be better than the 3 I've suggested.

  23. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Crazy the fine lines in this game.

    Catching up on the highlights, Bruno (C) could have easily got me 20-30 points the weekend, converting the penalty plus Greenwood squaring for a tap in the first half. Plus other big chances/assists created.

    Then on Sunday Kane could have had a penalty and stuck away at that 1 on 1 which he lifted wide.

    Effectively a 40 point gain that could have been with 2 differentials, and instead I get 2 points in total.

    Cruel cruel game.

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

      even more annoying when you go differential and those things happen - because then people can just say they were bad decisions and make you feel like an idiot, when really it was so close to coming off - feels like Jota matching Salah for 5m less was so close to happening these last couple of weeks, but that's how it goes

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Absolutely, I’ve never known it to be so punished. The irony of getting away with Ronaldo/Lukaku only for your captain to blank and miss a pen!
        Unreal.

        Jota a good example, the chances he’s had, jeez. It’s like him and Salah have swapped and Salah is suddenly deadly because I don’t own him!

        Just gonna have fun now and go for some real punts.

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

          yeah unlucky - it's so annoying - when you go against the grain and it's so close to coming off it just feels worse haha - yeah looks like I'm getting Son this week 😀

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Same I think! All the best, sure the pendulum will swing our way at some point!

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

      Salah missed a sitter also. He should have braced.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He always needs multiple good chances to score 1

  24. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People selling Trent, is he injured? Finall gives me the excuse to get Cancelo money elsewhere if he is!

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      *finally

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

      Doesn't sound like anything long term but a big doubt for this weekend & for England during the break

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

      2. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Missing England over the break is actually a good thing as far as not missing out on GW8 goes.

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It is but you'll have 7. 5m on your bench when it could be earning you some points in GW7 and buy him back for less money before GW8.

          1. gart888
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            But those two FTs are worth something too...

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Not points in GW7 if you don't use them.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably will miss City game. I'm gonna wait until closer to Saturday. Was planning to get Galagher. Might get Tomiyasu for Trent instead if not looking good on Saturday orning.

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

      Yes klopp confirmed

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all

  25. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People keeping TAA, how many games on the bench roughly are we looking at?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully just the one.

    2. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 I hope.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like 1 given the IB

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

      1 I hope but prepared for 2 as really difficult to get back in if sell

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

      We know he is not fit for city. So maybe 2gws

  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Campions league fantasy question. Who would you drop for Lewandowski tomorrow.

    A) Baku home to Sevilla
    Or
    B) Alvarez 5points

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

      hmmm - Alvarez I think.

      I had a decent day - 5 pts from Alvarez & Bellingham each, 6 points from Hakimi & Pyatov each.
      All the big guys are playing tomorrow.
      Had to bench Solomon's 3pts.

  27. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do you reckon Sarr & ASM will rise in price again this week?

    Bought both earlier on WC before the first rise & probably won't keep either.

    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A chance Sarr does I think.

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

      They shouldn't.

      Just in case you're not aware - http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

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

        Cheers, I am aware but I'm just not great at predicting how things will escalate before the deadline. I should have elaborated that I didn't mean tonight

        1. Mighty Banana
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Np. I don't think either rise again this week.

  28. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are you a gambler?
    I am taking out Alvarez for Gosens

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      For the Milkman!!!

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Assuming this was for me. Not really, I think I will remove Baku and keep the 5 points from Alvarez

      1. Fish up a tree
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        If you have a good overall score no point risking it for Baku to be fair, good call

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, Dzeko was my only blank with 1 point. Seems a silly punt now over Haller in hindsight. On 61 currently with Kimmich, Upamenco and Lewandowski captain to go. I’d be playing Gosens in your instance probably. How are you fairing after tonight’s games?

          1. Fish up a tree
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            80 tonight but taken out Diaz 4 for Lewandowski & captain over Benzema points! will take out Alvarez 5 for Gosens. Also have Kimmich to play.

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Nice one.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      How many points has Alvarez? Definitely bring in Gosens though. Just in case you have Pedri, he'll probably start.

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

    Think im close with my wc.
    433
    Ramsdale
    Cancelo- Rudigar- Alonso- Tomiyasu
    Salah - Sarr - Raphina
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio

    Only slight concern is double arsenal defence, but great value if upturn keeps going their way.

    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Any bench?

      You said it. Wouldn't want double Arsenal defence every week. Can you rotate Tomi?

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

        Bench likely to be Duffy(maybe livramenro)- brownhill- douglas luiz, so fodder mf, but should start if I need them

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

      No benrahma?

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

        Prefer sarr and raphina, but just my preference.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      would get a bench though too

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

        Have one,listed above, it's fodder, but they play 90 mins if I need to call on them!

  30. Qui-Gon-Joe
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Jota replacement for next few GW's? Preferably less money so i can boost defence

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ESR?

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

      Smith Rowe, Gallagher, Saka, Sarr

      1. polis
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        These & also Bennie and Raph

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

      Raphinha if OK otherwise Saka

      1. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Right, Raphinha definitely the best option, I just kind of assumed everyone here already has him.

    4. Qui-Gon-Joe
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers. Too late for Everton boys? Raph? Got Sarr and gallagher already

    5. Bod
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’m tempted by Kovacic