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Should we buy Arsenal players in FPL and who are the best picks?

A lot of people are going to be Wildcarding either this Gameweek or next and I thought it might be worthwhile to have a closer look at Arsenal and whether it is worth investing in their Fantasy Premier League (FPL) picks.

The Gunners have had a topsy-turvy season so far but have found some rhythm in the last three Gameweeks. But do you read too much from games against Norwich, Burnley and a Tottenham Hotspur team that are in a very bad moment? In this case, I decided to outsource opinion and asked three Arsenal fans I trust about their opinion on their players from a Fantasy perspective.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Adam (@ThreeFiveWho),  @OrpheusJones & Karan ( NighthawkFPL), who were kind enough to provide insight on their team.

The reason Arsenal have our attention is primarily because of their fixtures. They have some good-looking matches in the mid-term as well as the short-term.

The home games especially look really enticing and there are a few strong budget options that have cropped up for the Gunners. In my opinion, Arsenal showed some good form at the end of last season as well and the results against Manchester City and Chelsea are down to the fact that they are two of the best teams in the league – and it doesn’t help if you’re facing them with half your team injured or ill.

In the second half of last season, this was Arsenal’s rank in the league for the given metrics:

  • Goals: 6th         
  • Expected goals (xG): 7th
  • Goals Conceded: 6th      
  • Expected goals conceded (xGC): 5th

Those are strong rankings and I just wanted to make the point that we are not investing in them just on the positive upturn of results we have seen in the last three games.

Another big factor that I like about Mikel Arteta’s side is that they are playing once a week and have no European interruptions.

SHOULD WE BUY ARSENAL PLAYERS IN FPL?

I went ahead and asked the Arsenal fans if FPL managers should invest in their team right now. All of them were very optimistic and clear with their answers.

I think right up till Gameweek 13, we have four decent home fixtures in Palace, Aston Villa, Watford and Newcastle so I think going with one asset is preferable. – Karan

There will be few better opportunities all season to invest in Arsenal players, not just because the fixtures look more favourable, but also because the shifting dynamics of squad balance lends itself to some of the Gunners’ lower-priced options.- Adam

I do think it is worth investing in us because we are in a good moment but I wouldn’t go overboard. We still only scored one against Norwich and it took a free-kick to unlock Burnley. – Orpheus

GOALKEEPER

A lot of FPL managers want to invest in Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) and are wondering if he is nailed-on for their spot. In my opinion, Arteta has always spoken about ‘specialist’ players and I think that Ramsdale just suits their system more. He’s very good with the ball at his feet, which is something Arteta needs, and seeing the chemistry, the ‘shoulder thumping’ and the leadership he is already showing at the back, I think he’s firmly placed himself as Arsenal’s #1 right now. The Gunners fans I’ve spoken to agree.

Personally, I think he is. Over the last four games he has played, he has demonstrated that he’s comfortable with Arteta’s style of playing out from the back. His composure, confidence and communication has been a delight to watch. The fact that Arteta trusted him in the north London derby suggests he will continue playing. – Karan

Firstly, Ramsdale, yes he is worth getting, I am looking to make the switch from Robert Sanchez as soon as possible. Maybe even for a hit this week. Just look at the upcoming home fixtures: CRY, AVL, WAT, NEW, SOT, WHM, WOL, MCI, BUR, BRE. This is all the way until February. – Orpheus

I’d be very surprised if Ramsdale lost his spot. Arteta made a statement of intent spending so much on him in the summer. Ever since he got his opportunity in the side he has brought personality, and a penalty area dominance Bernd Leno lacks.– Adam

It’s also worth noting that Arsenal’s style of play should add to Ramsdale’s chances of getting bonus points, due to pass completion.

DEFENDERS

Moving on, who are the defenders worth targeting?

In the last three games, when all of Ben White (£4.4m), Gabriel Magalhaes (£5.0m), Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m), Takehiro Tomiyasu (£4.5m) and Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) have started together, these are how the baseline bonus points (BBPS) look:

It appears as if Gabriel and Ramsdale look good for bonus points based on this small sample, while White edges out Tomiyasu who is available at the same price.

Arsenal do play a lopsided centre-half system where they tend to form a three at the back, meaning that Tierney joins on the left-hand side in attack while Tomiyasu tends to tuck in. My guess is that Tomiyasu will be more attacking in the kinder fixtures in the future but the difference in positioning between both wing-backs is here to see in this touch map below (Tomiyasu right, Tierney left).

If you do have the cash for Tierney, he is definitely the more attacking player but there is always the worry over injury at the back of your mind. It is worth noting that Tomiyasu has had two shots from inside the box so far but has created zero chances.

What do the Arsenal fans think?

An interesting idea given how cheap White is, together with them home fixtures is to get Ramsdale and White. You can bench White and get an Alonso/Cancelo knowing White is there on your bench with a likely return to come on if needed. – Orpheus

In defence, I’d have Ramsdale or Tomiyasu. Both are cheap and will possibly offer a bigger upside than White. – Karan

Aside from Tierney, who is the obvious pick, the budget defensive options of Ramsdale and White present a great route into a Gunners defence that, now up to full strength, looks to be creating some solidity. – Adam

All three of them are of the opinion that the addition of Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel and Ramsdale, in conjunction with the fact that Thomas Partey (£5.0m) is fit, makes their defence a good one to invest in.

MIDFIELDERS AND FORWARDS

Let’s get to the attack then: which are the Arsenal players worth considering?

That is it from me this week. I hope you enjoyed that write-up on Arsenal and diving in has definitely given me a lot more context from the Gunners.

I recommend you check out this week’s episode of The FPL Wire where we discuss Manchester City, Chelsea, Wildcard picks and a whole host of macro topics in details.

697 Comments Post a Comment
  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will Raphinha miss GW8?

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

      Sure, possibly.

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

    Saka only intresting option as he is in the sarr/benrahma/raphinha price bracket, dont trust their defence. ASR could be a good option aswell if you are playing 3-5-2

  3. Lukakus Unit
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth taking a -4 to get Lukaku in for Southampton (especially after playing 90 mins vs Juventus)?

    Or stick with Pukki vs a poor Burnley D and make the transfer before next GW?

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

      dont take the hit

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

      Stick - Chelsea not creating a lot of chances for Rom

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

    Would you bench TAA and play these defs if needed or rather take -4, remove TAA and get someone to play over Duffy?

    GW7 Rudi/Ayling/Duffy

    GW8 Rudi/Cancelo/Duffy

    1. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would never take a -4 to move out TAA (especially if you are losing value on him). Just go with your bench.

  5. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are the 5.5-6 mid bracket players better than Raphinha?

    The likes of Everton mids, Mbeumo, Gallagher etc

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

      not for me

    2. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Gallagher? Mbuemo has bad fixtures the next two weeks, but could be an option after that. Everton players are all over performing based on weak fixtures.

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is he worth owning now? I heard Luka stole set pieces off him

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

      No

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

    Hey guys, I'm on a WC. How does this team look?

    Ramsdale Foster
    Dias Cancelo Azpilicueta Rudiger Livramento
    Salah Raphinha Benrahma Saka Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

    1.8 ITB (enough to get TAA back in)

    Thanks!

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

      I don't really understand the Toney pick, but apart from that it's nice

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

      Toney is fine - If he can gets points against Liverpool, he can get them against anyone

  7. Saviour22
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rate my FH

    Ramsdale
    Azpi Rudi Lowton
    Sare Raphi Son Bruno
    Ronaldo Anti Wood

    Suggestions...

    1. Should I take Salah and lukaku in place of Bruno n Ronaldo

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

      automatic 0. why would you FH this round?

      1. Saviour22
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Last Gw dint had enough points
        Activated FH Lol

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

          but then your team will revert back to the team that didn't score enough points...

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

      With FH their are better keepers than Ramsdale - Brighton away
      Once pressed, can you not cancel the FH, as I would?

      1. Saviour22
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No once activated cannot go back

      2. Saviour22
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Which goalkeeper should I select

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

    G2G and bank FT or still need some work? 0.0m ITB and trying to save WC for later.

    Sanchez
    Rudiger Marcal Dier
    Salah Bruno Benrahma Traore
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    Foster, Coufal, Livra, Bissouma

    A) Coufal -> Christensen
    B) Bissouma -> D. Luiz
    C) Bruno & Toney --> Sarr/Saka & Lukaku (-4)
    D) Something else?

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

    There is a thing you can do on trsanfrmkt where you can filter league form on matchday ranges

    For a while now i'd been meaning to do it for arsenal "to see where they are". This is pasted from an excel so no doubt it will be all over the place & unreadable but feck it - arsenal are 5th in the table over the last 21 games, 7 points off the top (man city), 4 points off second (liverpool), 3 points off third (Man Utd) and 2 points off fourth (chelsea)

    League table (from matchday 24 of last season, to matchday 6 of this season)

    Team P W D L GD Points
    Man City 21 15 1 5 31 46
    Liverpool 21 13 4 4 22 43
    Man Utd 21 12 6 3 18 42
    Chelsea 21 12 5 4 18 41
    Arsenal 21 12 3 6 7 39
    WHam 21 11 4 6 14 37
    Everton 21 10 4 7 0 34
    Spurs 21 10 2 9 2 32
    Leicester 21 9 3 9 1 30
    AVilla 21 8 5 8 1 29

    I actually feel like I need to take a shower now - hopefully this is wrong

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

      And you can get defenders & goalkeepers for 4.5 & attacking midfielders for 5.5 & 6.2

      Probably makes sense to have 3x Arsenal in any FPL squad now - White/Tomiyasu for first sub bench strength if nothing else, ESR at 5.3 is bench material too

      Saka could make the step up from prospect to powerhouse this year too & be starting at 8.5/9.0 next year depending on how things go

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

        Saka a superbly talented player, great underlyings, with Villa Palace Watford (H) in the next 5 at just 6.2M, pretty excited about him and probably bringing him in though him/ESR/Pepe all competing for two slots isn't great (not to mention what happens if Laca comes in).

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Worth noting that besides an away fixture to Chelsea in those last 15 last season, they played Pool, Spurs and City at home.

      How much stock anyone puts in a home crowd throughout Covid is debatable, of course.

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

        True but 21 fixtures isn't the smallest sample size in the world either though - they're basically within a stones throw of teams like Chelsea & Liverpool & even City at the minute but have assets for a fraction of those prices

        And crucially have zero european distractions and (what appears at least) a relatively settled lineup in key FPL positions, then throw in the fixtures...

        They look like good FPL stocking fillers

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

      Thanks for this. If you hzve a bath, everyday, you are welcome to become Australian. We have a vacancy now Miguel is a pom.

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

        No amount of showering can wash off the filthy feeling upon seeing that league table 🙁

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

          Have a bath and you can lie in a tepid pool of your own filth!

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

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Ramsdale - Foster
    Dias - Cancelo - Alonso - Rudiger - Livramento
    Salah - Raphinha - Saka - Gallagher - Brownhill
    Lukaku - Antontio - Jimenez

    1.9 ITB.

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

      I'd want either one of Toney/Mbuemo in on my wc

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

        Why? West Ham away and Chelsea coming up.

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

          West Ham isnt a bad fixture for attackers and the run they have after Chelsea looks good

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

        Which of Lukaku, Antonio or Jimi would you prefer Toney ahead of?
        Which of Salah, Raph, Saka and Gallagher would you prefer Mbuemo ahead of?

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

          Gallagher/Jimi

  11. Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thursday's press conference times:

    Munoz - 1pm
    Bielsa - 1pm
    Dyche - 1.15pm
    Arteta - 1.30pm
    Potter - 1.30pm
    Hasenhuttl - 1.30pm

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Waiting for Raphinha news

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

        Same

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

        And actually Ayling news as
        My defence needs him!

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

      Thanks for this.

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Need that Bamford news!

    4. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hi Neale, do we expect separate press conferences for Moyes, Rogers and Nuno tomorrow, or are we going to have to make do with post match quotes after the European games tonight?

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

    2FT 1.0ITB - WC8 - What 2 players would you be looking to get out here or 3 for a (-4)?

    Foster Sanchez
    Shaw* Digne White Williams TAA*
    Salah Jota Raph* Sarr Brownhill
    Toney Antonio CR7

  13. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Gallagher still worth owning or has his stock lost value after losing set pieces to Luka?

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

      You've now used up your quota of 10 questions in 10 minutes.

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nani?

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

          nandemonai

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        If you have legitimate concerns about posts please the flag feature, cheers

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

          It was a joke as I had just responded to several questions in a row. I have legitimate concerns about this site still not sending advisory emails that subscription is about to be renewed, even though you pleaded the case that mods take notice because you responded to a post.

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

            Appreciate the quality responses.

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

              I'd prefer action

      3. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lmao

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

      Think he's vying with Saka & Benrahma for third place in the cheap midfield race after Raphinha & Sarr

    3. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He was getting into good positions last game. Still early, but he looks a player.

  14. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all,

    Sam and I will be live on YouTube at 10:30 this morning for the weekly Q&A.

    Any questions you'd like us to address, just add below this post!

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

      What came first: chicken or the egg?

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

        The Rooster

      2. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Probably the egg. Chickens evolved from dinosaurs, who also laid eggs. But which was the first chicken whose parents were dinosaurs?
        The question was originally posed as a criticism of the theory of evolution.

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

          Another question posed by an early critic of the theory of evolution was "Are you descended from apes on your mother's or your father's side?".

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is Chilwell back in the frame; are he and Alonso horses for courses

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why is Lukaku clearly the superior captain this week?

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hadn't even noticed that. Figured Ronaldo would run away with it.

    4. Willesden Mariner
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      TAA to Alonso or Azpi (already have Rudiger) or CR7 to Lukaku?

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

      If I blew up the Sun, what crime would I be charged with?

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

        Su(n)icide?

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

          ... but you probably wouldn't be charged with anything, because we'd all be dead,

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

        you would be given a medal for increasing print news quality

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you think TAA will drop below 7.5m by the time the IB is over? If it’s likely, those on WC might consider taking him out this week and bring in a playing defender (who though to be fair) and then booking in the transfer after IB and getting him back cheaper?

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

      TAA - groin gone, heading toward tougher fixtures, might even drop in price. Is there a case to drop him to, say GW10?

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

        Tis a topical and thought-provoking question this week!

    8. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I have only Rudiger and Livra as my backline (TAA,Ayling,Amartey are out)
      I have 0 FT, and I have Jota and Ronaldo (no Lukaku).
      Options:
      A) Take a hit for a defender
      B) Play WC (Originally wanted to opt for a gw8 wc)
      C) Hold

      1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Amartey played today in Europa and was good, you think he has a chance to play in gw7?

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

    *Repost*

    Which team would you triple up on bar City or Chelsea (both disaster for triple ups) and LFC?

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

      Not right now, but with the right fixtures i'd go back to WHU triple up. Cresswell has been quietly ticking over for me.

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

        and at their prices, Arsenal have put themselves in the frame for multiple exposure.

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

        Creswell, Benrahma and Antonio?

        Looks pretty good to me.

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

          yeah.. but no room for Benny right now

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

      could make a case for tripling up on Arsenal given their fixtures and value in defence and midfield

    3. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      None, just city and chelsea

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

    Already done Torres > ESR to avoid price drop however, now have multiple issues in Bamford, TAA and Jota, anything worth a -4 here?

    Sanchez
    Rudiger - Marcal - Williams
    Salah - Jota - ESR - Gray - Sissoko
    Antonio - Cr7

    Steele - Livra - TAA - Bamford

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota to Sarr

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

        For a -4 yeah?

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

          no way in fact I don't understand any of the posts suggesting to get rid of Jota. We've seen little evidence that he's going to be benched.

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

        chasing last week's points

  17. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Had planned Mane and Jesus to Raph and Lukaku this week but have James and Trent issues.
    If they don't play I have Williams and Livra coming in, a Norwich defender and Chelsea away.
    So a) do planned transfers, sort defence after international break and hopefully they're both fit
    B) Ignore plan and sort defence
    C) Middle ground, Jesus to Rom and Trent to Rudi

  18. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With Bamford confirmed out (for weeks) and TAA almost definitely out too what -4 would you make here? Is saving an option?
    A -4 is awkward either way.
    TAA-> Cancelo or Bamf-> Toney maybe. Tough fixtures this week for these guys.

    Sanchez.
    TAA**, Alonso, Rudiger, Coufal.
    Salah, Benrahma, Greenwood.
    Bamford**, Anto, Lukaku.
    Bachmann, Gray, Bissouma, Tsimikas.
    0.0m ITB, 0ft.

  19. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So Arsenal's apparent renaissance stems from beating:

    Burnley
    Norwich
    Spurs

    It's too early to know if Arsenal have turned a corner. Also the teams they face in GW 7 - 10 are not walkovers. I would wait until GW 11 before making a judgement on where they are this season.

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thoughts on Arsenal keeping clean sheets going forward?

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

      Fair, but they actually have most of their team back now

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

      Surely the last 3 fixtures are a better judge of the team/players than writing them off with half a team available vs Chelsea and Man City.

      Ramsdale, Tomi, Tierney, Odegaard, ESR, Saka are all absolute bargains at their price and brilliant enablers with perfect fixtures at a lot of time when a lot of players are wildcarding and trying to fit in Premium assets

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

      Most people are going for Ramdale, ESR or Saka, hardly taking a big risk with Arsenal. Well worth a shout if you compare with other players at the price points.

  20. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Have 2 FT and 0.2 ITB. Don't think I need to wildcard and so which option looks best? Wondering if it's better to have 2 FTs after the break and so keep Bruno and delay getting Raph by one GW?

    A - Shaw > Rudiger and save 1 FT
    B - Shaw & Bruno > Alonso & Raph
    C - Other option?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Shaw - Coufal - Duffy
    Salah - Bruno - Benrahma - Doucoure
    CR7 - Antonio

    Foster - Livra - Gilmour - Perica

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

    Bamford looks like he's out. Said he's not training with the team and expects to start running in the next 10 days on the Leeds podcast.

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

      Not a happy place for his owners if true.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What about Raphinha?

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

      Watford (H) the perfect fixture too, a shame for holders.

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

        Yeah I held instead of switching to Jimenez or ASM last week. Cost me a few points.

        Hope I can make it up by bringing in Kaku this week.

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

      Hopefully 7.5-ish for around GW9/10 - will be a snip at that price

    5. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sold him last week, but the wife kept him. Feel for her... 😀

    6. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford quotes:

      "It's been about 10 days now, since I did it. In that 10 days, I've done very little. It's not ready to run on yet. I imagine within the next 10 days, then I'll be able to run. Once I can start running and changing direction normally, then back in with the team, probably a week."

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

      Not having any luck with 3rd defender spot - Ings to DCL on WC, then DCL to Bamford , and waht now? Didn't take a hit to replace him ast GW, but have to take that hit not. Can't afford Lukaku unfortunately, so looking at Ings, ASM, Jimenez

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

        Should try playing them up front.

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

        Same here. And the worst part their manager's lack of transparency is to blame. First Rafa with DCL then Bielsa with Bamford. Could have avoided both if they were just straight with it.

        1. C-Dawgg
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Its like they don't even think about us

  22. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Planning to WC after this gameweek - is anything here worth a -4 this week?

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudiger White
    Salah Jota Greenwood Sarr
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    Foster Ayling Livramento Gilmour

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

      why is that team worth a WC?

      1. AD105
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Jota and Greenwood will probably both need to go, want to bring in Cancelo and possibly double up on CHE defence, international break seems like a sensible time to play it? Also considering bringing in Lukaku

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

    2FT 1.0ITB - WC8
    Foster
    Shaw* Digne White
    Salah Jota Raph Sarr (c)
    Toney Antonio CR7

    Sanchez Brownhill Williams TAA

    A) TAA/Jota/Antonio > Alonso/Saka/Lukaku (c) -4
    B) TAA/Jota/Toney > Christensen/Mbuemo/Lukaku (c) -4

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Personally would just get rid of Shaw and Jota this week - Antonio and Toney both looking dangerous every game still so would keep for now - Antonio is relatively fixture proof and Brentford’s fixtures really turn in 2 weeks

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

        Going off this then your suggesting to hold off wildcarding in 8?

        1. AD105
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hadn’t actually seen you were planning to WC in 8 tbf, but for this week think Antonio and Toney could easily both score so don’t think either are worth a hit - Shaw to CHE defender and Jota to Saka/Benrahma/someone else makes sense though for sure!

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

            Thanks

  24. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard team, Pretty set on this:

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo Dias Alonso Rudiger
    Salah Raph Doucoure ESR Luiz
    Lukaku Antonio ASM
    0.1ITB

    This team will usually start as a 5-3-2 or 5-2-3, but knowing Tuchel and Pep, most weeks it will turn into a 4-3-3 or even 3-4-3.

    Thoughts/suggestions appreciated! Cheers

  25. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thought on de Gea on a GW8 WC?

    I understand the immediate fixtures are tough, but it is a sea of green after that and you would have your GK until about GW 30 anyway.

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

      Id rather spend on outfield defenders, with a cheaper GK like Ramsdale.

  26. Kloppen Schloppen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can I float a -8 with this crowd?

    Bamford Jota TAA to Rom Gallagher Cancelo?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't do it personally

      1. Kloppen Schloppen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Team for context
        Raya
        TAA Rudi Marcal Duffman Livra
        Mo Sarr Benrama Jota Allan
        CR7 Antonio Bamford

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

      Not too bad really. Prefer the Everton mids to Gallagher

      1. Kloppen Schloppen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Gray over Gallagher? Ok maybe I’ll consider that! Thanks!

  27. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is it mad going with 2 chelsea and 2 City in defense??

    Ederson/Mendy Cancelo Rudigar/Walker Christensen

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

      its actually becoming a bit of a template with 4 defs

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

      Not at all, See my WC team above. Do you think they outscore 5.5-6m mids in the long term? I certainly do.

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely wouldn't waste money on their goalies....would prefer to have 4 outfield players.
      But not mad at all...it's reasonable.

  28. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Probably been discussed a zillion times in my absence but what's everyone doing with TAA?

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

      Im keeping him even on wildcard. Probably only misses the city game.

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

      Selling I think. Adductor injuries take a while.

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

      adductor. sounds bad

  29. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    May as well bet on Brighton to win the league.

    Maupay & Duffy to secure the title unexpectedly

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

    Should i take a -4 to get TAA out for Azpi/Alonso/Cancelo/Dias or keep?
    If raph is out i don’t have many options on the bench
    My current bench:
    Foster - Gilmour - Ayling - Mendy (4.4 mid)