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FPL Gameweek 7 round-up: Saturday review, injury news and the things we learned

It was a low-scoring day for many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, with blanks for many of the most-owned players and the widely backed captaincy picks.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m) contrived to hit the post from three yards en route to a fourth blank in five appearances, while Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) owners had to swallow a ‘one-pointer’ after the Manchester United forward was surprisingly named among the substitutes at Old Trafford and reduced to a 35-minute cameo.

Our usual, more detailed Scout Notes will follow for all of the day’s games but in the meantime, our resurrected Scoreboard series rounds up the key goings-on from the day’s Gameweek 7 fixtures.

The graphics below are taken from LiveFPL, Ragabolly’s excellent and ever-expanding website, and our own Premium Members Area.

GOALS, ASSISTS, PROJECTED BONUS

INJURIES AND BANS

Anthony Martial (£8.4m) picked up a knock in Manchester United’s draw with Everton, a match that Luke Shaw (£5.4m) was passed fit for after illness and injury.

Ben Mee (£4.9m) was a surprise no-show when the Burnley teamsheet was released, with the first-choice stopper picking up an ankle injury in training that his manager doesn’t think is serious.

The Clarets lost a further player during the clash with Norwich, with Matej Vydra (£5.3m) suffering a knock.

Watford’s defeat at Leeds was further compounded by the loss of two players to injury, with Josh King (£5.5m) and Francisco Sierralta (£4.3m) both limping off. Xisco Munoz doesn’t yet know the severity of either issue.

King’s departure saw Emmanuel Dennis (£5.3m) move into a centre-forward role, following his recent stint on the left flank.

Leeds lost a key player of their own, with Stuart Dallas (£5.3m) hobbling off – Marcelo Bielsa said after full-time that it was too early for a prognosis on the Northern Ireland international.

Joe Willock (£5.9m) lasted little more than half an hour of Newcastle’s defeat to Wolves before succumbing to a hip injury.

Bukayo Saka (£6.3m) limped out of Arsenal’s match against Brighton and Hove Albion late on but Mikel Arteta said he “should be fine.”

On the ban front, James Ward-Prowse (£6.4m) was sent off for serious foul play against Chelsea and will miss Southampton’s next three matches. One of those games is in the EFL Cup, however, so he’ll be back in Gameweek 10.

THE THINGS WE LEARNED

FPL Gameweek 7 round-up: Saturday review, injury news and the things we learned 8
NOT TOO BIG TO BENCH

Reaffirming Bruno Fernandes (£11.9m) as the club’s penalty taker one week, benching Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) the next… a cynic might suggest that the last fortnight has been some sort of power play from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and/or an audition to be the new voice of Sage.

The Norwegian however cited the need for freshness ahead of kick-off when asked about his decision to leave Ronaldo and Paul Pogba (£7.8m) out of his starting XI:

“Wednesday night was a big effort, big emotional and physical output, so we needed to freshen it up when it’s an early kick-off.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Whatever the motivation for Ronaldo’s demotion to impact substitute in Gameweek 7 (he is 36, lest we forget), it was a notice to FPL managers that even the Portuguese club legend isn’t going to be immune from the odd rest over the coming weeks and months.

WE HAVE A PLAYING £4.0m GOALKEEPER

Ben Foster (£4.0m) had started the last two Premier League matches for Watford but it wasn’t abundantly clear whether he was the undisputed number one at Vicarage Road, given that Daniel Bachmann (£4.5m) had been plagued by a knee injury over the last fortnight.

Passed fit by the Hornets on Thursday, Bachmann returned to the matchday squad against Leeds – but was only among the substitutes, with Foster keeping his place.

The veteran was repeatedly called into action against Leeds and one of the few to emerge from the defeat with any credit.

Watford haven’t kept a clean sheet all season so he’s probably not an option for anything other than emergency bench duty, especially with the fixtures turning iffy over the next eight Gameweeks.

IS HWANG/RAUL THE NEW JOTA/JIMENEZ?

Bruno Lage praised the link-up play between Hwang Hee-chan (£5.5m) and Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) ahead of Saturday’s win over Newcastle and the pair duly combined for both of Wolves’ goals on Saturday.

It certainly wasn’t a vintage attacking display by Bruno Lage’s side, who had fewer shots than all top-flight teams bar Watford on Saturday.

And a conversion rate of 60% (three goals from five shots) isn’t obviously sustainable for Hwang in the long term.

But Wolves having a more clinical striker up top is a welcome change from the profligacy we’ve seen so far in 2021/22 and a potential boon to Jimenez, who has created more chances than any other FPL forward this season.

The Mexican is the only player among the top 10k’s 20 most-owned FPL assets who has delivered a double-digit haul in Gameweek 7 so far:

STRONG BENCHES ARE NEEDED

Not so much a lesson learned as a weekly reminder, in this instance – and not for the first time – from Thomas Tuchel.

Managers whose teams are playing in Europe and are still in the EFL Cup face two games a week from now until the end of the calendar year and the irksome rotation is well underway.

On top of Ronaldo and Pogba at United, we saw Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) and Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s win over Southampton.

STAT WATCH – GAMEWEEK 7

We’re historically used to seeing Andros Townsend (£5.5m) score screamers from distance but the winger earlier in the week discussed the work he was doing under Rafael Benitez to get closer to the goal.

And, wouldn’t you know it, the ex-England wide-man is joint-top for shots in the box in Gameweek 7 so far and at the top of the pile for expected goal involvement (xGI).

Townsend is now joint-second among midfielders for FPL points alongside the man who teed him up for his fifth attacking return of the season at Old Trafford, Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.6m).

He’s also top of the FPL form table, which calculates a player’s average score from all matches played by his club in the last 30 days.

Marc Cucurella (£5.0m) turned in a man-of-the-match showing in the evening kick-off at the Amex and, as is not always the case, the maximum bonus was dished out to the best player on the park.

No player has created more chances than the Brighton wing-back in Gameweek 7 so far and, since his debut in Gameweek 4, only two FPL defenders have registered more final-third touches.

2,294 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Chaps, curious to know how many hits people take roughly a season & how many you have taken so far?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3 so far. No more than 6-7 usually.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      it depends how good your starting picks are and then your wildcard picks are - if they are bad/unlucky then hits make sense, if they are good/lucky then they don't

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0 so far. Probably 2 before next GW.

    4. Calculated Risks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0 so far, usually about 10-15 hits so I'm doing well!

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Reckon I normally take more than 10 as well. Only 1 so far though.

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

      1 so far. Roughly 8 a season usually

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmm. Prob 10-15 a season I would think for me … without checking.

    7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3 in the last 4GW’s and all have paid off handsomely, likely to take another before GW8

    8. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0 hits so far. Will likely take my first over the IB.

      Normally I'm far more hit heavy that this. In previous years (desc.) I had taken 2 > 3 > 4 > 4 > ? hots by this point.

    9. Spab
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm normally quite liberal with hits, but I've reigned it in this year. I considered multiple hits last week and none of them would have paid off. I've got a decent first sub which has helped keep hits unnecessary.

  2. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Double City defence Dias and Cancelo looking to good to pass on from GW8.

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA doesn't make the cut? Azp, Rudiger, Dias, Cancelo?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Includes TAA

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Back 3

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

      I'm going with Rudiger Cancelo White Digne(good fixtures & somewhat happy he ended up not getting transferred out)

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA, Cancelo & Rudiger looks decent with White & Livra - set and forget with that lot

  3. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Panther win 14-12. Rabbits skinned.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Forgot it was on. Just can’t get into NRL

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

      Yeewwwww
      Panthers deserved it (roosters supporter here!)

  4. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So 9 pts from 5 here must be a new record low for me. Hoping for a miracle now.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, that’s a bad week. But your honesty is very admirable, so: Arise, Sir Al Moon Yeah!

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you Knights Template.

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

      Lots of room for upside with 6 players left! I'm on 21 wit 2 left

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, here's hoping.

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The team link in your profile must be an old team?

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Will post new link if captain scores

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don't care that much tbh.

    4. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      24 from 11... you will sale past me

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        24 has to be green this week. Doubt ill make 20

  5. Abaddon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My take on a wc. Help appreciated

    Sanchez-Steele
    TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger, Livra, White
    Salah, Son, Raphinha, Townsend, Allan
    Lukaku, Hwang, Antonio

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team.
      Why not Grealish for Son?
      Not convinced with Townsend as well.
      Would prefer Toney over Hwang.

      1. Abaddon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Just tried to do something not as template, but not sure i am convinced lol. grealish for sure an option. Thanks for the input

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed on Townsend. Grealish loiks threatening but not del8vering. Looked a better pick as Villa's dominant attacker. Hwang is nice and punty. What about Hwang and AnToneyO?!

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Think I’d rather have Vardy over Son.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        But it’s a great team regardless.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      nice, how about …

      Sanchez-Ramsdale
      TAA, Cancelo, Azpil, Livra, White
      Salah, Saka, Raphinha, Benramha, Doucoure
      Lukaku, Hwang, Antonio

      .7 itb

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

      Most of the template players here but Hwang and Townsend seems a little reactive. Personally don’t rate Wolves fixtures.
      Son a good differential though

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

    WC Scenario:
    Current Team
    Sanchez Foster
    Azpi Rudigar Semedo Coufal Veltman
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Raphinha Allan
    Ings Antonio Toney

    WC Team (WIP)
    Ramsdale Foster
    Azpi Rudigar Semedo Cancelo Livra
    Salah Grealish Raphinha Kovacic Allan
    Jesus Antonio Toney

    Please highlight flaws in the above team?
    Which players are IB concerns?
    Thanks

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      That wildcard team has like 5m ITB doesn't it?

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Haha, no. It's heavy on defence. 2.5ITB

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Weak bench & you have Jesus who will get rotated. Looks like you should have cash left to upgrade Kova or Allan?

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, I shall make space for Lukaku versus Jesus

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus and Kovacic to Hwang and Son.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  7. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    First WC draft. I have 0.3m ITB but can't see better than ESR up to 5.6m.

    Ramsdale Foster
    Cancelo Laporte Chilwell Duffy Livramento
    Salah KdB Raphinha ESR Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

    ESR is the one player I'm not super sure on. Considering Doucoure as well. Such an unfancied pick but he's returned in 5 out of the last 7 games and his role has been changed. I've been burned by recommending players who've had a role change this season (hello Traore!) only for them to revert back, but he does look promising.

    Maybe Armstrong + Gallagher is better than ESR + Toney.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney => Hwang and upgrade ESR.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        To who?

        Those 6.5m - 5.5m mids are tough to pick from. They all blow hot and cold.

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Saka, Doucoure, Gallagher

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Just like the 7 to 8m mids who are finding it hard to keep up with the budgets?

          I would rather pick the budgets who are performing and have value vs £ compared to wanting someone like Grealish who has had 2 returns and blanked 4 times even though he has had more minutes than any City attacking asset.

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Which is why I've found budget for KdB who's a huge differential. Also enables a switch to Bruno in GW14. I still think Bruno is an option. If he keeps penalties which it looks like he might, his chance creation has been very good still and he could be the United pick after all despite CR7.

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I would just rather pick Bruno then. KDB is not going to start every match unfortunately and that is the worst type of premium you can pick, a premium which is not guaranteed starts.

              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Well, it's a risk I'm considering. Let's see. Bruno's fixtures are dreadful until GW14. But KdB as a placeholder and differential until then leaves me the option for Bruno easier than others.

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team
      I'd not get rid of Toney

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      feels really boring but decent - think it's more of a Prem thing than anything, lots of teams are full of shite or rotational players - I don't really see any justification for KDB over TAA/VVD but that's up to you obv

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I prefer KdB + Laporte over TAA + Grealish for a few weeks for the upside.

        I don't think it's boring because it has KdB and the attacking defender options from City/Chelsea.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          maybe I'm wrong, KDB = boring, Son = fun - maybe I just have an inside forward obsession

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good.

    5. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Doucare first name on my draft. What a signing for Eve. The other cheapie spot is between Gallagher abd esr. Whoever impresses me more.

    6. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Camzy, you might as well wait a bit until IB is at least done mate.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        First draft, yo. This stuff takes thinking time and many drafts!

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Find it just confuses me, I end up mulling over every option then regret it when an alternative gets the points in.

    7. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      KDB at 11.9 and has started 1 match the whole season which he only played 80 minutes and does not seem like he will start every match.

      I would rather have Bruno in that case.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        KdB has played at false 9 a bunch and has started 3 games in a row. If ever there's a time, it's now while the fixtures are good and nobody has caught on. Lots of ways to get off the train as well.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          KDB so far this season

          GW1 - 11 minutes
          GW2 - No show
          GW3 - No show
          GW4 - No show
          GW5 - 25 minutes
          GW6 - 80 minutes

          No thank you

    8. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell & Laporte could bit be rotated I guess but hopefully it doesn’t happen on the same week but you have Duffy & Livra so good cover.

      Like KDB pick as City have a good run of games but could go Grealish & then get TAA back?

      Arsenal are lacking a bit in the last third so one of the Everton mids may be a better option but you could give ESR a game or two to prove himself?

    9. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Risk it for Smith Rowe. Will Doucoure still be as attacking when Richarlison and Calvert Lewin are starters?

    10. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      How about Dougie Luiz at 4.6?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He's 4.5! I might even do it. Could be worth the 0.1m over Brownhill.

        1. Gooner Kebab
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nice

  8. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I'm guessing alot will be in the same boat as me.. ditching Ron this week. Who is your replacement striker? I am thinking Jesus but open to ideas.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thinking Vardy atm

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

      I like the Jesus pick but you must be patient if you go for it. Brace yourself for potential limited minutes & give him the next 3 game weeks

      1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        would be giving him lot more than 3 weeks.I try to bring players in for minimum 6.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Id did Ronaldo to Vardy.

      Vardy is the most consistent premium forward and ticking over even though Leicester are not doing well.

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

      FYI Brazil 3 fixtures:

      https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/brazil/fixtures

      Friday 8th October Venezuela 00:30,
      Sunday 10th October Colombia 22:00
      Friday 15th October Uruguay 01:30

      City v Burnley: Saturday 16th 15:00

      With Portugal only playing twice:

      Saturday 9th Qatar & Tuesday 12th Luxemburg

      Leicester v Man U Saturday 15:00

      Has there been any confirmation on Brazil players not playing v Uruguay & being available for GW 8?

      What's the general consensus of the likelihood of Brazilian players playing in the PL GW 8 considering the timescale?

      Personally I'm steering clear of transferring in any Brazilians on international duty, unless there's confirmation of them coming home early to be available for their clubs.

  9. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Pinnock looks like the dark horse among the defenders hitting high numbers.

    Quite surprising he is not in many teams on here. I had him but took him out last week not knowing how bad his injury was.

    May just get him back from GW9.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      one of my wildcard drafts (with City punts) has him, I think Pinnock and Livramento are both great picks but think I'm having 4x5.5+ defenders

  10. Cruicky
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Think I'll be keeping Sarr now. Hopefully, he'll get a better, more experienced manager than one who insists on playing out from the back slowly, with no midfield positioning, inviting pressure against a Bielsa-styled Leeds press.

    0.2xG vs. that Leeds defence is unforgivable.

  11. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    0.1itb and 1FT.

    Toying with the idea of a WC to get city defence (drop TAA).

    Or could just do Alonso to Azpi. Can't afford Alonso to Cancelo or Dias.

    What would you do?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Alonso Rudiger Semedo Livramento
    Salah Grealish Raphinha Gallagher Gilmour
    Lukaku Jiminez Antonio

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You could go Semedo to White & Alonso to Cancelo

  12. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wish me luck guys.

    Played Gallagher over Ings at the last minute.

    1. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sound move imo

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Time for Ingsy to go

      1. Bollard
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Just as his fixtures turn decent? Fancy him to bag against spurs today as well.

        1. Gooner Kebab
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Oops, didnt see his fixtures, but he lacks form for me

  13. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC, is a bench of Livra and two 4.5 mids too weak? Have tried to go with the most nailed starting XI that I can.

    1. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Show the team?

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not keen to share it as I don't want to influence the template. Just wanted a general opinion, is that definitely too weak without knowing anything else about the team.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      At first glance yes, but I think Livra great back up and if your 4.5 guys are regular starters I think you are fine … certainly removes any benching headaches generally … but with Livramento fixtures .. he’s a nice option each week.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      nah probably not - Livra bench 1, Luiz bench 2 should be enough cover for all but the biggest disaster weeks

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Too weak or not is a question only you can answer. Given the amount of injuries and rotation we are experiencing - which shows no sign of abating, the question is are you happy to start any or all of them with relative frequency?

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, I'm not really accustomed to playing with such a weak bench, but really want the XI I have in mind. The 4.5 mids are better than usual this year, so it hopefully wouldn't be that bad if I had to play one.

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

      I think it’s fine as long as they’re playing. I’ve got non playing obafemi a 4.5m fwd and livra on my bench and I’ve had total 10 points benched all season which I like

    6. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very helpful thoughts, cheers all!

  14. Toothis
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Poor week this week but generally have done OK. I like holding my WC as long as I possibly can particularly after getting burnt by Covid outbreaks last season... Would you pull the trigger on this lot? And if its good enough to hold any suggestions for things to sort (IB fitness etc permitting)?

    Sanchez Foster
    Cancelo rudiger Semedo white livramento
    Salah Grealish Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio (Obafemi)

    1FT
    1.2mITB

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good, no need to WC

    2. Robman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      don't waste the wildcard - that team is a good one. With such a strong midfield, I think I'd downgrade Grealish / Greenwood and upgrade Obafemi to Hwang (Wolves). I watched him yesterday and he brings something to Wolves that will strengthen their scoring stats. I have Jiminez, otherwise I'd follow my own advice.

      1. Toothis
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, with the fixture turn and IB break it feels like everyone is making lots of changes but I feel like I'm on a Semi template team ahead of time. Quite fancy Utd away at Leicester, so think I'll save transfer for next week and maybe move for Lukaku and another midfielder with some more info to hand.

  15. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with Alonso? If no presser hints, hold on to see if he has lost his spot or just replace him?

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Think I’m going to move to Cancelo!! Alonso away on international duty and Chilwell not would suggest Chilwell would start against Brentford too

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Make a polyjuice potion and turn him into Dias.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger.

    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo

    5. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I just got him for a hit, so i'll hold

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

      Every season he goes attacking crazy then gets dropped. Surprised it’s taken this long

  16. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    WC draft
    Ramsdale Foster
    Dias Cancelo Rudiger Azpi Livramento
    Salah Jota Raphinha Smith Rowe Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez
    0.3 itb
    Its the Jota spot Im most unsure of, maybe Jimenez to Toney and Grealish instead of Jota. What do you think, too template?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      nice draft

    2. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thinking about Hwang over Jiminez and money for TAA.

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

    Schmeichel [Ward]
    Tomiyasu TAA James* [Coady, Liv]
    Raph Salah Pogba Benr [Gilmour]
    Antonio Ronaldo Saint-Maximin

    0.2m 1FT

    A) Ronaldo to Lukaku
    B) Pogba out
    C) Other

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I did A. I'd remove Pogba based on the haircut alone.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait until Friday week for Trent status.

  18. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any Watford fans on here? What’s the deal with Munoz sacking, more going on behind the scenes? 5 managers in 2 years is mind boggling

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe someone inside has money on Watford to be the first to sack their manager 🙂

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

      Not even Chelsea can boast that record.
      Hard to say, maybe expectations weren’t aligned.
      Wonder how long Farke has before he gets the tap at Norwich

    3. Cruicky
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      inexperienced (doesn't have the coaching badges). was kept on as reward for promotion, when in reality that was only achieved due to strength of squad in a poorer championship (see Norwich with/without Buendia as well now). Nice guy, who improved the moral and vibes in the squad - as shown in Foster's YT videos.

      Watford's performances (Brighton - A, Wolves - H, Newcastle - H, Leeds - A) were all very poor, lacking any plan or tactics. The players were playing for him, so worry how bad it would get if they weren't/lost the dressing room.

      The squad needs an experienced, tactical mind to guide them in the PL - a very high level. Ranieri fits this very well imo (if rumours are correct).

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

      The fact that Sarr has still maaaaaanaged ( 😉 ) to be so prolific with him there bodes well for next guy coming in

      Sarr will be the star of the show - team built around him, because he’s too good for Watford

      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This is my 'KDB is German'/'FPL managers stunned' moment

  19. Mid budget coach
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who comes out on top Liv vs City today? I think it's going to be a cagey 1 - 1 draw where someone not on our fpl radar like Fabinho and Foden score

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3-1 Liverpool, Salah and Mane riot

      1. Mid budget coach
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Riots are sponsored by TAA who is out

    2. Bollard
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      John stones and jota brace a piece, cancello benched and salad blank to finish the gw 🙂

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

      3-1 Pool. Salah, Mane and Firmino to all score

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      All the players I own will do well, and the ones I don't will do badly

    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2-2

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

      2-0 city

      Cancelo G & A for a VVD own goal sounds about right

  20. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Many going without TAA and obviously have their reasons. Have to play your own game.

    But please point out any 7m midfielder and up which is worth having over TAA other than Salah?

    That is why Trent's price is worth it as a defender 🙂

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm flirting with having Dias and Cancelo over him for the next couple, but Trent is definitely worth the difference with similar fixtures imo

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Any of them playing in GW7.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hhhmmm, so far

        UTD 7m and up mid fail
        Chelsea 7m and up fail

        So that leaves us with Son and City mids.

        Happy to have kept TAA for a blank GW7.

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Trent 0 to Tomiyasu 6 points. Can get him back when he starts again.

    3. GoonerSteve
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He is definitely worth it, but if Cancelo plays regularly he will likely get similar returns and the extra cash enables premium attack.

      Admittedly, premium attack looks less appealing after blanks from Ron and Rom yesterday!

    4. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I just sold—needed the cash. Muscle injury means not certain for Watford, esp. since Klopp seems to have realized that his failure to rotate was a big cause of last year’s problems. And then fixtures are not so easy for a bit. Will get TAA back, but not rushing.

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

      I agree, 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 the way forward with TAA

  21. bashtag
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sarr to Raph the right move?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait as nobody knows if he will be back in time from the International break plus he is not fully fit.

      1. bashtag
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Good shout, thanks

  22. BremerHB
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I'm toying with the idea of 5 at the back on WC.
    Something like this...

    Ramsdale - Foster
    Cancelo - Dias - Azpi - Rüdiger - TAA
    Salah - Raph - ESR - D.Luiz - Allan
    Jimenez - Lukaku - Antonio

    Certainly reduces flexibility but I'm just so unsure about the similarly priced options in midfield. Jimenez could go to Hwang/Toney to open up a bit more cash for the midfield, if there any great options I have overlooked there.

    Am I going crazy?

  23. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any suggestions?

    WC Draft nr 1. (1.5 itb for TAA)

    Ramsdale Foster
    Dias Cancelo Rudiger Azpi Livramento
    Salah Jota Raphinha ESR D.Luiz
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on WC too.. Wouldn't get jota tbh, if taa is fit i think we should definitely get him.

      Picking 2 from Antonio Toney Bamford DCL armstrong jimmy will be tough.. Mbuemo in case i don't get toney is an option but atm prefer toney and city midfielder.

      1. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Think Jota is to good value to drop on WC. If TAA is fit he is in my team.

  24. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Not long til SCENES

  25. Eman47
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Current team

    Sanchez
    Taa dias Tierney
    Salah sarr raph grealish
    Antonio lukaku ASM

    Steele Sissoko Williams Liv

    Currently thinking either

    A) upgrade sissoko to doucoure/Townsend

    B) bank the transfer

    C) other

    Thoughts?

  26. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Benrahma to Foden?

    1. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Foden’s been called up with England so wait to see how many minutes he plays.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Fair point