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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. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez | Steele
    Rudiger White Dier
    Salah Raphinha Gray Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku Dennis
    ¦ Jota Ayling Digne

    Start Jota over Dennis?
    And Ayling over Dier?

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

    if you had Gray, would you sell him for Raphinha?

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

      Gray has great stats, would hold long term.

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He doesn't

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

          so which player in the same price bracket has better stats?

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

            Conor

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

              Gray plays for a better team with their 2 best forward's currently out and Conor just lost set pieces.

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

          Pretty sure i saw in the previous article that he does?

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

      Wouldn’t

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

      Nope

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Easy transfer

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

    Repost- 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!

    1. Pompey5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Too much reliance on two teams getting clean sheets for me. Yes City and Chelsea have looked good, but it only takes a break away goal or a deflection and you won't have many options to make up the points lost.
      I'd go one of Chelsea and one City and use the funds in midfield

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

        Liverpool & Southampton will both score at the weekend

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

          I understand why you say Liverpool but Southampton and the bridge has CS written all over it? Yes theres still a chance they score ofcourse.

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

            Those games suit Southampton's attack sometimes more than the likes of Wolves - they really should have scored v City - and Chelsea's schedule isn't easy - City, Juventus, Southampton in the space of 5 days - wouldn't be suprised at Southampton nicking a goal

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

              *7 days obvs not 5

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

              Fair enough if they do, i guess the double defence is a longer term play then just looking at 1 fixture.

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

        Does that hold true in the long term though? Im not looking for clean sheet points just this week. If you see their clean sheet numbers over the past 15-20 PL games or so they are pretty ridiculous..

  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Saka is my pick.

    Which combo would you pick here going forward?

    A) Rudiger and Dias
    B) James(if fit for 8) and Alonso

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

      A

    2. Pompey5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A

    4. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A, miles ahead

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Rudiger and Cancelo

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

    Hello lads, have 1ft and 2.1m itb. use WC now or gw8? Are trent and shaw confirmed out?

    sanchez
    taa* shaw* livramento
    benrahma salah greenwood sarr
    cr7 antonio asm

    foster esr tsimi amartey

    a) tsimi/ama -> rudiger
    b) tsimi/ama -> alonso
    c) use WC

    1) bench esr
    2) bench benrahma
    3) bench greenwood

    1. Pompey5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have similar dilemma. Shaw to Alonso or Rudiger? I think Rudiger is more nailed, but Alonso has more potential..

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

        cheers. true. worth risking shaw? might still play? do you have wildcard left? what would even be the pros&cons of not wildcarding now and doing it gw8 instead?

        1. Pompey5
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Do still have WC, but Shaw not doing much and the yellow flag makes the decision for me esp with the fixtures turning as well.

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

            cheers. understandable. do you plan on taking a hit? if shaw&taa out then i will not field 11

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

      A1

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

        cheers!

  6. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Better long term replacement for Bamford?

    A) Toney
    B) Jimenez

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

      A at this point

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

      Jimi for the next few, Toney from gw10.

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

      Not considering ASM?

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

      I’d go A), I’m Bamford is confirmed unfit still will make the move this week.

      You’ll want Toney long term given their fixtures from GW10 onwards. Then it’s a spot you don’t have to worry about going forwards.

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

        Jimenez's fixtures pretty good up to GW14, looks like he is actually better long term pick.

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

      B

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

    Salah Raph Sarr

    A Grealish and D.Luiz
    B Torres and Doucoure

    I will play 4 in midfield and rotate Doucoure Sarr and Raph if B

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

    Really struggling with captaincy this GW:

    A) Antonio (BRE)
    B) Lukaku (SOT)
    C) Ronaldo (EVE)

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

      A or C for me. Guess it depends which Southampton you think turns up.

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

        Why reluctant to Lukaku?

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      I still think Luk vs Soton

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

      B

  9. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you rather have on WC

    a) Cancelo + Jiminez + 1.4itb
    b) Marcal + Vardy

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

      A

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

      A

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

    Hi All.
    With this news that Bamford may be out I am going to struggle to get 11 players this week. Bachmann, Bamford , TAA all flagged and Jota, Traore at risk of not starting.
    I feel a hit this week and next may sort out my team in the short term, no WC left and I have not taken any hits so far this season.
    I dont want to take TAA out but getting 11 players is a priority right now. Considering Bamford and TAA - Lukaku & Christensen.

    This will leave me with money in the bank to take another hit next week and possibly get TAA back in or Cancelo. Do you think this is a viable plan?
    Bachmann*
    TAA* Semedo Tierney
    Salah Jota Traore Sarr
    Ronaldo Antonio Bamford*

    Steele Williams Livra Allan

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

      Yes.

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

        A knight so noble that he knew of no evil, and believed solely in the value of honesty.

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

          Tis the best policy, Sir FarmerFat!

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

      Yeah, deal with injured players first as they'll get you 0 points for sure, you never know with Jota or Traore.

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

    Morning All,

    Jota best replacement? up to 10.2

    Current forward line:

    Jota Salah Traore' Raphinha Sissoko
    King Antonio Ronaldo

    A- Gallagher
    B- Zaha (can pe explosive)
    C- Son (but I don't personally like this idea due to the fact that I will need the money to get Lukaku)
    D- Hold
    E- bring someone else?

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

      I am tempted to hold for Watford next gw

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

      I like Son

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

      I'm taking one week punt on Son with WC in mind in GW8. Shame Burnley play Norwich, don't think I could risk one of their mids ever 😛

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

    Is it worth taking a -8 to do Bamford & Jota > Lukaku and Sarr?

    I have exact funds to do both of those moves, rest of the team is currently this.

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

    Steele - Livra - Bamford - TAA

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

      Moves are fine but I would pick someone else over Sarr. Look at next 5 fixtures for better options.

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

      You have Livra if Jota does not play so 11 starters even if it means bot Livra and Williams having to play. Lukaku not getting service and Soton showed vs City they are solid.

      Rather save as there will be loads of hits taken this week with injuries plus many WC's going tits up IMO so not taking any hits is most sensible IMO.

      If it makes you feel any better, I am deciding on Livra or Williams to come in for TAA.

      In fact, I am considering Lukaku to Vardy for GW8 which alloes me to double up on City defence. Having both Lukaku and Ronaldo blank in the same GW is not something I want to deal with again. Your points every week worth more than trying to fit Lukaku and Ronaldo in.

  13. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will Jimenez start GW8 if he goes for IB?

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

      If he plays in 14th October game, I doubt it.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Then I should probably get Toney as my Bamford replacement

  14. Offs!de
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one looks better fit coming weeks. WC intact.
    A) TAA+Bamford to Rudiger & Vardy
    B) TAA+Bamford+Greenwood to Rudiger+Lukaku+Raphinha with -4?

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

      B

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

      B

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

    Nice stuff. Definitely eyeing up Saka as a Jota replacement with Palace Villa Watford all at home in the next five

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

      Who will you let go?

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

      Likewise.

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

      Done that move for 1 of my FTs

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

    Gtg?

    Meslier
    Alonso Rudiger Dias Semedo
    Traore Salah Gallagher
    Dennis Ronaldo Lukaku (c)

    Duffy Gilmour Bissouma

    2.3 itb will upgrade Gilmour to Raph next week, and eventually downgrade Ronaldo to get Trent back in 3 weeks

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

      Gtg

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

      Gtg

  17. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez Foster
    White TAA* Livramento Shaw* Semedo
    Barnes* Jota* Salah Sarr Ben
    Antonio Ron Perica

    I have 2 FT and looking to play WC next week.

    Which 2 would you prioritize get replace of this gw?

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

      The ones you know for sure aren't playing.

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That's 1 - TAA

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

          Wait for presssaaahhhhsss!

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

      Jota

  18. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Was Alonso's half time substitution purely tactical?

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

      He had a yellow card so probably yes.

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

      Had yellow card but also was playing very poorly - not that Chilwell did much better

  19. Al-Chemy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcarding after this GW, who would he the safest/best option from Chelsea this week?
    A) Rudiger
    B) Alonso (saw he only played the first half yesterday)
    C) someone else?

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

      A

  20. Pompey5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    White, Shaw, Semedo
    Salah Grealish Sarr Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    Foster TAA, Amarty Gilmour

    1FT, 1.3ITB.
    A) Shaw -> Alonso
    B) Shaw -> Rudiger
    C) Something else

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

      B

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

    Would you WC this? Trying to hold on but potentially have nearly a whole defence out and two dodgy mids who probably won’t start

    Sanchez // Steele
    Coufal* TAA* Shaw* // Veltman Livramento
    Salah Jota* Greenwood* Benrahma Gray
    Antonio Ronaldo // Balogun (lol)

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

      You also have a Balogun infection.

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

        It’s not contagious don’t worry

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

      finally someone else with Balogun(lol) - I like your style! A hit could get your team to limp over the line to the IB - I'd probably do that, but it depends how sure you are on what your WC would look like now vs next week (I think the South America thing could make an IB WC handy to have, we don't know if they will be missing or not yet)

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

        Yeah I think I’m gonna just hit. TAA + Jota to Son and Semedo or something. I definitely would have a very different WC team in 8 rather than 7 I am desperate to hold so hopefully the pressers tomorrow don’t ruin me

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

          I'm doing that exact move as long as Semedo is okay - good luck!

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

            And to you my friend

    3. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in a similar position but hoping to FT will fix it.

      Do you have 1 or 2 FT?

      Jota and Greenwood could still both play and as could Shaw.
      I didn't think Coufal was a risk

      I would TAA > Chelsea and choose 1 other

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

        Only 1FT. Yeah I don’t think Ole will be desperate enough to start lingard just yet so Greenwood is hopefully safe so I’ll lose TAA and Jota I reckon.

        Yeah moyes said Coufal was a doubt for europa even in the absence of fredericks so makes things ropey

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

    For a one week punt pre WC is Alonso now too risky or still the one to get? Livramento my bench cover

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

      Think it is. He’s bombed in the last two games

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

      It has risk - perhaps just go Azpi

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

    Which FT?

    A) SellGreenwood for Gallagher/Grealish/Gray and keep Ronaldo one more week

    B) Ronaldo to Lukaku

    C) Get A Che or Manc def (have Christensen, TAA, White, Marchal, Livra, 1.4 in the bank)

    D) Save

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

      Could also get Benrahma under A)

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

      A Benrahma probs if one week

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

        Thinking longer than one week and maby get Lukaku or Che/manc def next week

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

      Nothing wrong with B

  24. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    TAA + Jota + Bamford --> Azp + Saka + Lukaku

    Yes or No?

    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Need to take a hit

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

      Would do it

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Might just do TAA & Bamford out.

        Jota still has good chance of playing so prob not worth -4

        1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Obviously if I don't downgrade Jota I dont have the funds to buy Lukaku...

          1. Fuddled FC
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            fair enough, I would do it then.

            Especially if you still have wc as you'll want TAA back

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

      No

  25. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1FT:
    A) Trent to Alonso
    B) Trent to Cancelo
    C) Save and play Sissoko

    Ramsdale
    Trent* Rudiger Dias Marcal
    Salah Raph Gray Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Sissoko Livra Scarlett

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

      B

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

      A, maby.

      B can wait until after city has played Liverpool away

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

    Chelsea fans - Christensen has stared 5/6 pl games and 2 ucl games. Do you think he is nailed as it stands?

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

      I'm not allowed to answer this one.

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

        Do it

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

          He is not.

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

      not a fan, but no he isn't

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

      I think he is first choice. Whether that means he's nailed or not I don't know.

      I think he starts 4/5 games.

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not only Chelsea fans are aware of Tuchel tombola

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

      Not 100% nailed, has competition from Silva and even Chalobah. Could be a problem with the international break as Christensen tends to play all the Denmark games. Silva (Brasil quarantine) and Chalobah fresh after international break could mean rotation after the break.

  27. boc610
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso owners right to feel nervous. Tuchel known for making drastic changes when its not working and that's two bad performances on the bounce.

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

      coming off at HT increased his chance of playing vs Southampton imo - from like 10% to 40-50% - I was already convinced if he started yesterday he would be out vs Soton so at least there is some hope now

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

      Chilwell isn’t any better in fairness

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

      You're not helping!

  28. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Latest WC team

    Ramdsale
    Azp Rudiger Semedo
    ESR Saka Salah Raphinha
    Vardy Lukaku Antonio

    Bench: Foster, Cancelo, Livramento, Brownhill

    0.5 ITB

    Very hard to decide between ESR & Saka, and given the good fixtures might as well just go with both? Vardy doesn't need to play international fixtures so he should be well rested and ready to go. Tempted to go Jimenez + Son instead of Vardy + Saka, but Jimenez might have to play with Mexico national team and get quarantined as a result? If Raphinha can't play in GW8 I can still count on Cancelo & Livramento.

    Thoughts?

  29. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Probably WC in GW8

    Sanchez
    TAA Reguilon Tierney
    Salah Bruno Jota Raphinha Benrahma
    Antonio King

    Begović Cash Ayling Perica*

    1FT, 2.4m ITB
    What to do?
    Sell Jota? Or TAA?

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

      You want to sell TAA but have Cash 1st bench?

      Is this for real?

  30. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Not enough money to get Alonso or Rudiger. Will WC next week, so only for one week

    A) Christensen
    B) Thiago Silva

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

      Tuchel says hi