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The best FPL midfielders for a Gameweek 8 Wildcard

With many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers activating their first Wildcard during the international break, we’ve picked out some of the best midfield options on offer across a range of price points.

This is an update of the series we did for Gameweek 7 Wildcarders, with fresh data and a couple of new targets for those deploying their chip this week.

However, it will also be of interest for those using ‘free’ transfers ahead of Gameweek 8.

All stats taken from this article are from our Premium Members Area.

MOHAMED SALAH

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 2? 7

On current form, Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) is clearly the standout premium midfielder on offer.

Playing some of his best football since joining Liverpool, the Egyptian has already racked up six goals, four assists and 70 FPL points in just seven Premier League starts. His 28 goal attempts, 24 shots in the box and 4.89 expected goals (xG) are all league-leading totals, while his 10 points per match is more than any other player in the game.

The Reds’ attacking form is also worth touching on. Jurgen Klopp’s side have now scored 22 goals in their last seven matches in all competitions, averaging just under 20 shots per game, while they also lead their Premier League rivals for goals scored, big chances and xG.

Despite his premium price tag, Salah hands FPL managers a reliable captain option most weeks, and building your Gameweek 8 Wildcard squad around him is a wise move.

BRYAN MBEUMO

Brentford impress as Arsenal devoid of ideas without attacking stars 2

Despite a testing home fixture against Chelsea in Gameweek 8, Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) remains one of the most exciting budget midfielders available in FPL.

With Ivan Toney (£6.3m) dropping a little deeper and linking play in Brentford’s 3-5-2 formation, Mbeumo has been tasked with running in behind, and as a result, trumps his team-mate for goal attempts, big chances and xG.

Bryan Mbeumo v Ivan Toney goal threat 2021/22

His -1.74 xG delta suggests that he perhaps needs to work on his finishing, but the fact he is getting into good goalscoring positions is of course encouraging.

JACK GREALISH / PHIL FODEN

In an attempt to capitalise on Manchester City’s Gameweek 8 to 10 fixtures, investing in one of their attacking options makes a lot of sense.

However, with uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres (£6.9m) and Riyad Mahrez‘s (£8.7m) game-time, plus Kevin De Bruyne’s (£11.9m) problematic price tag, team-mate Jack Grealish (£7.9m) may well be the best midfielder on offer.

The England international has now started every Premier League match for City since his £100m move from Aston Villa, and though there will surely be rotation at some stage, right now, he does feel like one of the more secure starters in Pep Guardiola’s XI.

Grealish marked his home debut against Norwich City with a goal and provided an assist in the 5-0 win over Arsenal. He also scored an impressive solo strike on his Champions League bow against RB Leipzig, and despite a fourth successive Premier League blank at Liverpool in Gameweek 7, has contributed significantly.

It’s also worth noting that the former Villa man is top or joint-top among his teammates for chances created, shots in the box, efforts on target, big chances, penalty box touches and expected goal involvement (xGI).

Meanwhile, Phil Foden (£7.9m) is an intriguing alternative, having impressed since his return from injury in Gameweek 6. The England international opened his 2021/22 account with a goal at Anfield, where he slotted in on the left of City’s front three. However, if you do choose to go down this route, ensuring you have a strong first substitute is vital.

RAPHINHA

Raphinha and Bamford both deliver returns as Saint-Maximin steals the Newcastle show 1

Raphinha (£6.6m) has turned in two of his best performances of the season in recent weeks, which included a goal – his third of the campaign – against West Ham United in Gameweek 6.

His -1.81 expected assists (xA) delta suggests that he has been unfortunate not to turn provider this term, and given that Leeds United have some appealing fixtures ahead, the Brazilian looks like an excellent Wildcard option. 

However, his involvement with the Brazil national team should be monitored ahead of deadline, with his country due to take on Uruguay on Friday 15th October, just one day before the Whites visit Southampton in Gameweek 8.

ISMAILA SARR

Sarr underlines differential potential as Chelsea earn another clean sheet 10

Ismaila Sarr (£6.3m) has already netted four Premier League goals this season, and as a result, ranks seventh amongst all midfielders for FPL points (40).

However, there are legitimate concerns around Watford’s attack. Outside of their convincing 3-1 win at Norwich City, they have created just two big chances against Aston Villa (h), Brighton and Hove Albion (a), Tottenham Hotspur (a), Wolverhampton Wanderers (h), Newcastle United (h) and Leeds United (a) combined.

New manager Claudio Ranieri will hope to make an immediate impact, but with a nightmare schedule between now and mid-December, it does feel like Sarr’s appeal is waning.

BUKAYO SAKA / EMILE SMITH ROWE

With ten points from their last four matches and an appealing schedule ahead, Arsenal’s budget midfielders are suddenly on the FPL radar.

Bukayo Saka (£6.3m) and Emile Smith Rowe (£5.4m) claimed season-high hauls in Gameweek 6, which coincided with both players being used in arguably their best positions. Interestingly, that system continued against Brighton and Hove Albion in Gameweek 7, despite losing Granit Xhaka (£4.9m) to injury.

With Martin Ødegaard (£5.5m) installed as a no. 10 in Mikel Arteta’s 4-2-3-1 formation, Smith Rowe has featured on the left, but often drifts infield into more central areas where he can affect the game. On the opposite flank, Saka has generally stayed wider, but has racked up 10 penalty box touches since Gameweek 6.

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Bukayo Saka (left) and Emile Smith Rowe’s (right) touch heat maps Gameweeks 6 and 7

With fixtures now easing for Arsenal, Saka and Smith Rowe could offer value in midfield.

SON HEUNG-MIN

Buendia assists two Watkins goals as Son shines on pre-season return 1

Despite some worrying performances at Tottenham Hotspur in the opening weeks, Son Heung-min (£10.0m) has continued to produce, netting four goals and 42 FPL points in just six starts.

However, there are wider issues at Spurs. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have scored just six goals in seven Premier League matches, while the underlying numbers – they rank 18th for xG and 17th for goal attempts overall – are concerning.

That being said, they improved against Aston Villa last time out, and if you do feel like investing in one of the best finishers around, Newcastle United (a) does feel like a good fixture to attack.

CONOR GALLAGHER

Zaha and Maupay on target as Brighton earn late draw 4

In another energetic midfield display, Conor Gallagher (£5.7m) bagged an assist in Gameweek 6 after winning a first-half penalty against Brighton and Hove Albion.

The on-loan Chelsea man has now netted two goals and three assists since joining Crystal Palace, and ranks 12th amongst all midfielders for FPL points.

However, it is worth noting that the return of Luka Milivojevic (£5.4m) has meant that he is no longer on set-pieces. Considering that a large chunk of his xA total arrived from dead-ball situations, it is a blow, but he still warrants attention.

Gallagher has been the driving force in Patrick Vieira’s 4-3-3 formation so far this season, regularly breaking forward into the attacking third, which is captured on his 2021/22 touch heatmap:

Fixtures could be better, but with Newcastle United’s shaky defence up next at Selhurst Park, Gallagher remains a decent budget option.

If you are comfortable spending a little more, Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m) is an alternative. The 28-year-olds appeal has been given a boost having taken on penalty duties, though it is questionable whether he offers enough consistency to truly stake a claim.

DOUGLAS LUIZ

If using a 3-4-3, 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation on your Wildcard, it’s highly likely that you’ll be on the lookout for a budget midfielder. And while Yves Bissouma (£4.6m) and Allan (£4.6m) are two of the more popular options right now, Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz (£4.6m) has emerged as a viable alternative in recent matches.

Key to that has been a system change at Villa, which has seen Dean Smith line his troops up in a 5-3-2 / 3-5-2 shape. That has meant that the shackles are off central midfield pair Luiz and John McGinn (£5.8m), who no longer have as many defensive responsibilities with a back three stationed behind them.

Encouragingly, the Brazilian international’s creative numbers are on the up since Gameweek 4, as he ranks second amongst all midfielders for chances created and 10th for xA.

Having started 32 matches for Villa last term, his place in the starting XI is fairly secure and he should at least offer appearance points, with the potential for a few assists along the way. However, like Raphinha, his involvement with the Brazil national team should be monitored, as he may miss out in Gameweek 8.

ALSO CONSIDER…

In addition to the names detailed above, there are others who deserve a mention, too.

Mason Mount (£7.4m) is a nice mid-price option who has goal and assist potential, with the latter boosted by his share of set-pieces. You’d expect him to produce a steady stream of attacking returns in the coming weeks given Chelsea’s fixtures, and with his ownership down to just 8.7%, he could prove to be a clever addition. 

Elsewhere, despite back-to-back blanks, Said Benrahma (£6.6m) remains a good option. However, the fixtures are turning for the worse for the Hammers, especially when paired with a demanding UEFA Europa League campaign, which is worth factoring in when considering their assets.

With Southampton’s fixtures easing, Stuart Armstrong (£5.8m) is an interesting differential. The 29-year-old chipped in with four goals and seven assists last term, and despite missing the first seven rounds, will probably feature for Scotland during the international break as he attempts to build-up his fitness.

Sadio Mane (£11.9m) has now provided either a goal or assist in five of his last six matches, and ranks second amongst all midfielders – only behind Salah – for goal attempts, shots in the box, big chances and xG.

Staying with Liverpool, the return of Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) from injury means that owners of Diogo Jota (£7.6m) will surely have to get used to rotation, but he has proven before that he can still deliver off of limited minutes. It does make him a tricky ‘buy’ though, especially as he also has a muscle problem, and if predicting Klopp’s XI isn’t your thing, Demarai Gray (£5.8m) – the ninth highest-scoring midfielder in FPL – might be worth a punt. Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.7m) and Andros Townsend (£5.6m) are alternative options at Everton, but it does perhaps feel like he is the Toffee with the most potential.

Demarai Gray v Andros Townsend v Abdoulaye Doucoure goal threat stats 2021/22

Before we finish up, there has been one glaring omission on this list: last season’s top scoring FPL asset, Bruno Fernandes (£11.8m). However, despite the fact that he could still be on penalties, he has registered just five shots in the box since Cristiano Ronaldo’s (£12.6m) arrival, and that makes it hard to justify the outlay. Manchester United’s fixtures also stiffen considerably over the next two months, leaving them bottom of our Season Ticker. Given that fixture swing, now may be a good time to hop off the likes of Mason Greenwood (£7.6m) and Paul Pogba (£7.7m), rather than bring them in on a Wildcard.

821 Comments Post a Comment
  1. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    One intriguing aspect of Varane and Maguire out is that Mo captaincy next week is a perfectly plausible call over Lukaku especially if it means a transfer in for just that one game in a CL week - the lad is averaging 10 points a game after all.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You'd definitely back Salah to do something against United.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Would at the very least be a fun fixture to watch with Salah (C)

    3. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bailey and Lindelof are still good defenders

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

        As are Maguire and Varane of course but United have been conceding at a steady trickle even with them in.

        The other part to this equation is that United under OGS last season were defensive dynamite in exactly this sort of fixture.

        Assuming nothing untoward happens in the matches between now and then Lukaku is still the natural choice but there's a plausible alternative if you take form over fixtures thus far.

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's Norwich though.

    5. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn’t bother looking at an average that is almost certain to plummet

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

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA James Cancelo Dias Livramento
    Salah Son Raphinha Mbuemo Foden
    Antonio Toney Armstrong

    Nokaku but have decent bench cover / headaches for rotations or injuries. How would you improve?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wc? Transfers ? Itb?

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

        WC, 0itb

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James interesting pick. I actually might copy that idea and grab him over Rudiger

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

      No Lukaku and bench headaches.

      No thanks.

  3. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How am I looking, lads? Any hits needed?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Rüdiger - White
    Salah - Raphinha - Saka - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku

    (Steele - Livramento - McArthur - Scarlett) - 0 FT - TV 101.6

    Cheers and good luck!

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hits? I was gonna ask if this is a WC draft. You're mint mate - just hope Rudiger starts

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Trent. Rudi. Raph. Lukaku flagged. I think Trent and Lukaku will play. Livra decent sub. But not much you can do with the two subs to gain any points. Stick

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good looking team

  4. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need to shore up my bench incase Rudiger doesn't start. Which do you prefer?

    A) Tsim > Livra (Reguilon > Cancelo next week)
    B) Tsim > Chillwell (Ronaldo + Reguilon > Lukaku + Dias next week -4)
    C) Reguilon > Cancelo (Brownhill to play if Rudiger benched)

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

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

      C

  5. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On a WC. Have Ramsdale and Cancelo

    A. Henry or white (bench mostly). Mbuemo. Armstrong or Toney

    B. Laporte. Brownhill. (Bench mostly). Toney

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B, Normann is interesting or def Doug Luiz if you can afford instead of Brownhill

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

    Best option ?

    A) Mendy + Foden + Dias

    B) Ramsdale + Son + Rudiger

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B. I think mendy v Ramsdale close. Dias v rudi close. But son should score more and be more fixed than Foden

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

        I am a bit skeptical about Arsenal defence still

        1. Meechoo115
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough. But view him as a save machine for a mid table side. Who are actually defending well.

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

          If the Gunner defence is gonna come good, now's the time!

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

    This IB feels like the dullest in recent times.

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Say what you will about Nations League, but the semi's and final were great matches

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah it’s the WC qualifiers which need a shake up. Europa League ok. Better than friendlies

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

        Yes thats a fair comment. I guess I just want my WC in play!

  8. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Another Q on WC

    A. Laporte. Brownhill. Foden. Antonio.

    B. Henry. Mbuemo. Son. Armstrong.

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Brownhill and Henry will be bench

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

      I am in the same boat,im thinking antonio, son, armstrong

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Can’t afford that unless get a 4.1 defender to go with Livra and Brownhill. Scary bench

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

      B probably. But why Henry? Prefer Duffy and Livra.

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Already got Livra either way. Duffy maybe yes

  9. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Man City players starting for their countries tonight:

    Riyad Mahrez
    Ruben Dias
    Joao Cancelo
    Bernardo Silva
    Phil Foden
    Kyle Walker
    John Stones
    Jack Grealish
    Raheem Sterling

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Has Laporte played any minutes during IB?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Played the full 90 in both games.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Oh, cheers!

          Google shows zero game for Spain during IB.

          1. I Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Nations League semi and final.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Was planning to do Semedo -> Cancelo or Jota -> Foden but may end up ignoring City altogether.

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn’t ignore Cancelo

  10. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Traore to Saka or Mbeumo?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mbuemo. But ESR and Toney for me is way forward

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mbeumo

  11. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foden or Jack on a WC?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would gamble on Foden, he looks so threatening and is in great form. Of course there will be some benching, which you already know

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      if it has to be between those 2, then probably Foden, as he's already shown Pep he can play as an 8 or on the wing.

  12. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one?

    A. Vardy or
    B. Son

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

      Son

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son deffo

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son, he's a mid.

    5. luk46
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think its a coin toss, Son might be a bit easier to fit in a midfield 4 than Vardy in a front 3 tho

    6. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all

  13. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foden starts again. WC’ers will be burnt.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They've got an important CL game midweek too after losing to PSG. Burnley is the perfect fixture for Pep to go with Mahrez, Torres and Sterling.

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        But wildcards aren’t for one week..

        1. mox81
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I really like Foden, but concerned he'll play more CL mins. City a nightmare, some people will win big, who they'll own is anyone's guess!

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          No of course not but if you're getting in a City mid on WC you're definitely hoping they start the Burnley game.

          1. Meechoo115
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Which is why I’ve just switched Foden to Grealish!

            1. I Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Cue Foden starting and Grealish benched.

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

        Yep.

        I can see this happening for sure.

        Ederson
        Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
        Rodri Bernardo KdB
        Mahrez Torres Grealish

        I think they'll do something like this for Burnley.

        1. Meechoo115
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Think they can play who they want v Burnley and Bruges and win both

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

            Brugge are good. They got a draw vs PSG. And City really need a win. They will throw their best team out against Brugge. At least they'll start with them.

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

          Looks like a reasonable guess

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

        I might do Jota > Torres...

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

          Might be a one game punt, but that's not to say it won't pay off...

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Could be a good placeholder for Raphinha

  14. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    James or Laporte on a Wc? To go with Cancelo and Rudi (and Trent)

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      With Laporte you'd need a strong bench, with James you're hoping he can increase his attacking output compared to last season(likely) to make up for sub appearances.

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Bench is Livra. esr. Brownhill. So ok with that

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          yeah that's a decent bench if there are no other rotation risks (who don't get subbed on) in your line up. You would just have to be wary with Laporte that Stones doesn't pick up form to such an extent that Laporte is starting 1 out of 3 at best.

          1. Meechoo115
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks. Yes rest pretty much nailed.

            1. Meechoo115
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Issue with James is Chelsea in abit of middle in champs league so will need to rotate. Can see them attacking Malmo hard with James

  15. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So TAA pictured in training today. What's your plan? Getting him or going without?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He will start

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      never left 😛 I'd be looking to get him back in as a priority tbh

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

      Never sold him.

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Link?

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He has been in my team since gw1

    6. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mad to go without him

    7. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Link please

  16. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Mane madness on a WC instead of Kaku? Considering you won’t captain him

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mane. Jiminez

      Or

      Lukaku. Foden

  17. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anything worth a hit in my current team? 0.0itb

    Sanchez, Foster
    Alonso, Rudiger, Cancelo, Livra, Shaw
    Salah, Greenwood, Benrahma, Raphinha, Bissouma
    Toney, Antonio, Ronaldo

    Dropped like a stone in the past two weeks, so a little antsy.

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You got a WC? That’s type of team people wildcarding away from

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, I do have my WC. Been considering it.

        1. Meechoo115
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Alonso. Shaw. Greenwood. Benrahma probably need selling. Ronaldo to Lukaku is Fad too

  18. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which option

    a) Ederson & Laporte
    b) Ramsdale & Cancelo

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  19. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Laporte worth a risk?

    Only problem is I also have Christensen......

  20. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Alonso or Chilwell now in pole position for Tuchel?

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

      Still reckon it's Alonso. Can't really say for sure though.

      1. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah keeping Alonso on wc. Great fixtures, and their best defensive asset

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like it's Chilwell now since the last two games, but who knows.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Flip a coin!

    4. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I honestly think they might go 50/50 as they did at the end of last season.

    5. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea play 4 Prem League Games, interspersed with 2 must win Champs League, and a League Cup game, over 22 days starting the 16th October. I bet even Tuchel has no idea who will end up playing in each one.

  21. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On a wildcard.

    Mount or Jota?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mount

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

      Given Jota might not be fit, hard to recommend him atm.

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I've read the comments from the Portugal manager, I think Jota will be fit for the weekend.

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

          I'm low key hoping so because then I don't have to sell him. But he was sent back to Liverpool for tests right?

          Thing is Bobby is fully rested. Mané did have IB duty too, but one I'll be watching out for late ream news on.

  22. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Pick 1
    A) Vardy and Foden
    B) Antonio and Son

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  23. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Foden starting tonight lessens his chances of a start on the weekend?

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

      A bit.

      Imagine it's likely Mahrez RW, Torres ST & LW could be any of Grealish/Foden/Sterling tbh.

      All of those start tonight so that hardly helps either.

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

        Worth noting UCL in the week and Pep does like Foden in UCL matches.

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

      Pep Roulette has no logic. I would just avoid. Not worth the headaches.

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The 2 don’t correlate.

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

      Woohoo Fodenfreude!

  24. tristanabc
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Realise a bit unconventional, but thoughts on Livra -> Cancelo for a back 5 for the next few weeks? Have exact cash and gives me below.

    Sa (Steer)
    TAA Alonso Rudi Cancelo Tierney
    Salah Raph Saka Gray (Gilmour)
    Ronny Antonio (King)

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably no replies as you've picked a 542!

      1. tristanabc
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        True that, just what I deserve frankly.

  25. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale 4.0
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger* Duffy* Livramento
    Salah Foden* Raphinha Mbeumo Luiz
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez*

    WC draft, best option:

    1. Rudiger Duffy Foden Jimenez
    2. Chilwell Duffy Son Hwang
    3. Rudiger Manquillo Son Hwang

    Thanks all

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

      3

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

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA James Cancelo Livramento Manquillo
    Salah Son Raphinha Foden Brownhill
    Lukaku Toney Hwang

    0itb on a WC.
    Has all the players I was trying to squeeze in (TAA, Cancelo, Salah, Son, Foden, Lukaku and Toney), but somehow I'm still not happy with it! Maybe because of my bench being trash (Hwang, Brownhill, Manquillo)

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hwang is fine. You could get ESR and DCL in

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

    Ronaldo penalty scored- warming up to take them at the weekend

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I hope so. I finally sold Bruno and still have Ronnie

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

        2 penalties now scored by Ronaldo

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      And again.

  28. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    anyone else going dias over cancelo?

    with zinchenko back feels like cancelo may be rested once in a while.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      When Zinchenko plays, Cancelo goes RB. Simple 😉

  29. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foden, dance for me.

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

      Tis the Elaine Benes dance, horsey!

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        She’s all thumbs.

  30. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Another Ronaldo penalty scored.

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

      best player ever