FPL

The best FPL forwards 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 forward 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.

Romelu Lukaku

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We start with one of the main reasons many are even activating their chip: Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m). Already beginning the week in over 35% of FPL teams, the Belgian is the standout captaincy choice for upcoming matches against Brentford (a), Norwich City (H), Newcastle United (a) and Burnley (H) – providing he recovers from the “muscle fatigue” that led to his withdrawal from the Belgium squad, of course.

With the Chelsea squad supreme in quality and depth, the likes of Mason Mount (£7.4m), Kai Havertz (£8.2m) and Timo Werner (£8.6m) will surely experience plenty of rotation over the coming months. Yet Lukaku has played all 540 minutes since arriving from Inter Milan and while likely not completely immune to rotation himself (no Chelsea player has been under Tuchel), stands the best chance of starting more games than not.

He has netted three times so far and, despite consecutive blanks against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Southampton, belief in the striker remains unshakable. He was unlucky not to score against the Saints, registering 0.77 expected goals (xG) mainly thanks to a close-range encounter with the woodwork. A goal was also ruled out for offside.

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) has edged many of the key attacking metrics so far when compared to Lukaku but we’re talking about a tiny sample size, especially as the Belgian has faced four ‘big six’ sides in his six appearances.

Eight shots against an injury-hit, out-of-sorts Arsenal, possibly his ‘easiest’ opposition to date, has hinted at what we might be able to expect when the Blues face a wealth of mid-to-lower-table fodder over the coming weeks and months.

Lukaku’s shotmap below shows him taking plenty of efforts from the centre-point of the opposition area since his move to west London, with Ronaldo offering more variety in terms of distance and angle.

All eyes and ears will be on Thomas Tuchel’s pre-match press conference ahead of Gameweek 8, as many a Wildcard could be shaken up if Lukaku is ruled out.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo scores again, Shaw blanks, budget defender Duffy impresses: FPL notes 1

The ‘Ronaldo out for Lukaku’ switch is straightforward in theory but any international injury for the Belgian may re-open up a premium-sized forward hole in many of our teams.

Ronaldo let down the millions who captained him by blanking at home to Aston Villa and starting from the bench against Everton, yet scored three times in the previous two matches. In the three fixtures before the Toffees, no forward had taken more shots (17), efforts in the box (13), on-target strikes (7), penalty area touches (25) or boasted a higher xG (expected goals) tally. And might he be on penalties, now?

What sets him back is the premium price tag, especially when his captaincy potential pales in comparison to Lukaku and Salah over the short-to-medium term. Tough league fixtures with Liverpool (H), Manchester City (H) and Chelsea (a) between now and Gameweek 13 are accompanied by must-win Champions League meetings with Villarreal and Atalanta (twice). But, after all, he is Ronaldo.

He could even be a premium forward placeholder if Lukaku is rested this weekend: United’s fixture against Leicester is arguably one of the more attractive of Gameweek 8 anyway, with the Foxes’ defence in disarray and conceding at an average of two goals per match over the last six Gameweeks.

Michail Antonio

Vestergaard injury latest as Antonio and Benrahma haul again

For those who opt for both premium options, it most likely deprives them of a third striker in the competitive £7.0m-£8.0m price range. This includes the game’s top-scoring forward Michail Antonio (£8.0m). He sits atop the rankings despite missing one match due to suspension, such is his dominant start to the season.

Antonio began with three successive double-digit hauls, before netting a late Gameweek 6 winner at Leeds United, and is top among FPL forwards for goal attempts, shots in the box, big chances, efforts on target and penalty box touches in 2021/22.

His ownership levels means that it’s a brave move to proceed without the West Ham man but the Hammers do face Everton (a), Tottenham (H), Liverpool (H), Man City (a) and Chelsea (H) in their next eight, mixed in with Europa League action. Indeed, all bar Spurs of West Ham’s Gameweek 8-15 opponents are amongst the top eight meanest defences for Opta’s expected goals conceded (xGC).

Yet there is a feeling that Antonio may be fixture-proof, while fit.

Patrick Bamford

The best FPL forwards to consider as Calvert-Lewin and Antonio replacements 7

Before we start: yes, we know he is currently yellow-flagged.

The Leeds striker missed matches with West Ham and Watford due to an ankle problem but if Marcelo Bielsa confirms his recovery by the weekend, as the timeline hinted, Bamford has an encouraging run of games against Southampton (a), Wolves (H), Norwich (a) and Leicester City (H).

Perhaps the brilliant Raphinha (£6.6m) offers enough Leeds coverage in midfield but Patrick Bamford (£7.8m) had registered the second-most goal attempts of all strikers during the first five Gameweeks.

He has the short-term fixtures needed to deliver the goods and, despite the occasional wastefulness, the proven Premier League pedigree to back it up: he racked up 28 attacking returns in 2020/21, with his average of 5.1 points per match the fourth-best among FPL forwards last season.

Raul Jimenez

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Regardless of FPL, it was a feel-good moment for football when Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) scored in Gameweek 6 for the first time since his horrific, life-threatening fractured skull injury from last November. He then followed this up by setting up both of Hwang Hee-chan‘s (£5.6m) goals against Newcastle.

Going forward, Jimenez will relish the remaining seven games of an 11-match streak against sides outside of last season’s top five. His total of 15 shots inside the box ranks fourth among FPL forwards, while he is also top among players in his Fantasy position for chances created (19), so offers multiple routes to points – providing the Mexican and his teammates don’t continue to be profligate with their opportunities, of course.

One thing to keep an eye on this weekend is his late return from international duty, although Wolves had previously expressed confidence of him being available for Gameweek 8.

Ivan Toney

Toney off the mark as injuries and Covid impact Villa 4

Brentford’s main man may have lost one million owners and £0.2m in value since the early Gameweeks but he certainly passes the eye test at present. Oozing in confidence after netting 31 times in last season’s Championship, the penalty-taking Ivan Toney (£6.3m) followed up a dominant aerial performance against Virgil van Dijk (£6.6m) by helping his side to victory away at West Ham, despite blanking.

He has more goal attempts (11) than Lukaku and Jimenez over the last five Gameweeks, he has also created more ‘big chances’ than any other forward in that time. A bit like the Wolves man, he’ll chip in with assists even if he doesn’t score.

His team looks fearless and well-suited to the Premier League. A side that scored twice against Arsenal and three times against Liverpool will not be intimidated by the prospect of home meetings with Chelsea and Leicester, which precedes a very generous run of opponents:

Toney blanked in the first two matches but has since scored and assisted twice – he will certainly have no doubt in his ability to reach 20 goal involvements this season.

ALSO CONSIDER

Armstrong a differential for Gameweek 6 and beyond as Saints’ fixtures improve

Toney aside, a few other sub-£7.0m options are beginning to appear, if not wholly convince.

Odsonne Edouard (£6.5m) arrived at Crystal Palace with a cameo brace against Spurs but is yet to score or complete 90 minutes since, while Neal Maupay (£6.5m) is already on four goals but needs to fully regain the trust of FPL managers after two frustrating seasons.

Allan Saint-Maximin (£6.8m) is wonderful to watch and has only blanked twice in seven matches, yet plays for a poor Newcastle side, with Teemu Pukki (£5.9m) facing a similar problem despite Norwich’s good upcoming fixtures. Saint-Maximin does, a bit like Jimenez and Toney, at least offer additional assist potential, sitting narrowly behind the Mexican striker for chances created this season.

People thought Southampton would be similarly poor this season, following the loss of Danny Ings (£7.9m), Jannik Vestergaard (£4.9m) and Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m). Yet draws against both Manchester sides and holding Antonio to his only blank so far has increased optimism in their assets. As bargain defender Tino Livramento (£4.2m) keeps two clean sheets at the back, Adam Armstrong (£6.0m) is building some impressive stats up front. Despite not scoring since the opening day, his 21 shots have only been topped by Antonio amongst forwards. If Armstrong continues to start for the Saints, matches against Leeds (H), Burnley (H), Watford (a), Aston Villa (H) and Norwich (a) could be a useful enabler for the Ronaldo-Lukaku combination.

Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m) escapes most of our attention as he looks unlikely to be available for selection in Gameweek 8 because of international commitments with Brazil, a probable no-show that will be followed by week-to-week uncertainty over his starting spot as City juggle domestic and European involvement.

Finally, a word on Jamie Vardy (£10.5m). FPL’s second-highest-scoring forward continues to evade much investment despite six goals in seven Gameweeks. Leicester languishing towards the bottom of our Season Ticker and an awkward price tag are black marks against him but he’ll be up against a weakened Manchester United backline this weekend and he managed 10 attacking returns in 11 matches against the ‘big six’ last season, so the upcoming fixtures will hold no fear for the veteran.

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

711 Comments Post a Comment
  1. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Would anyone bring in Laporte or Walker as a way into the Man City defence? Thinking of transferring out Shaw.

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

      It’d be Cancelo, Dias or nothing for me

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

        This

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

      Consider R James or Tierney instead IMO .. I personally don't trust either

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

      I am thinking Walker atm

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

      not if you can afford Cancelo

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

      Walker for sure, he is nailed and Pep mentions his great powers of recovery so he is rarely rested.

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

    A) TAA, Hwang, Manq
    B) Dias, Toney, White

    Final WC decision comes down to this

    Ramsdale Foster
    Cancelo Rudiger Livermento X X
    Salah Mbeuno Raphina Don Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio X

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

      Son*

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

      I assume Don is Son. Option A for me.

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

      the one with TAA

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

      TAA is in if fit.

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

    Is Ronaldo to Kane trying to be too clever?

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

      This GW Yes .. GW12 maybe not

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

      Leicester can't defend this season

    3. ANGRY PERSON
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Go vardy instead

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

      Kane out of form and Leicester conceding goals. Keep Ronaldo.

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

    Is there any reason to get Saka instead of Townsend?

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

      I'd definitely rank Saka above him .. Everton are going to share the points between them.. especially with DCL and Rich coming back

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

        cheers

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

      Not really

      Arsenal have looked pretty sterile apart from that one match. Townsend in a forward position has a very decent FPL record that is disguised by too much Royball. He's been looking great so far and has some good stats too. DCL back could give him an assist boost to make up for lost pens 😉

      I'd happily get Townsend first if there is use for spare change.

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

        cheers, yeah thinking the same. Set pieces and Everton just look better than Arsenal as an attacking unit, and you're definitely right about DCL being back, Townsend's delivery is almost as good as it can get.

        The only drawback I can see is Iwobi eating into his minutes, but he is only 5.6mil, can't expect the world!

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

          Yep Iwobi the one real issue I see - he was apparently level with or ahead of Townsend at the start of the season.

          Not sure what the Rafa record is in sticking with winning formulas but given current form and their history together at Newcastle I'd go with him.

          (Slight disclaimer I have Gray who I think is an equally valid option who is simply more obviously nailed - I hope 🙂 )

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

      I'd go ESR.

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

    Hey guys, on a wildcard, want to eventually have James, but until he's fit, who to go with as a placeholder - walker or Laporte?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Laporte

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

    On WC

    1. Townsend
    2. Smith rowe

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

      Townsend

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I wonder what Salahs EO will be this GW. Anyone not captaining will need a big sofa to hide behind.

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

      Going to go through the roof.

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

      CR7(c) locked and not hiding

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Could be a massive swing in both directions

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tempted to go CR7 against that Leicester D but it's probably too risky given Salah's EO.

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

      top 10k should be pushing 190-195 you would've thought

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

    Anyone sticking with Foden in, in the hope he either starts or because you have a strong enough bench if he doesn’t?

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

    Dias or Cancelo?

    Is Cancelo more popular now because of the Mendy news making him more nailed?

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

      Cancelo more upside but obvs a rotation risk, if you have a strong 4th and 5th def then it’s worth it imo

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

    Jota to

    A Saka or
    B Torres

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

      If Jota was not a doubt, I would rather keep him instead of going A or B.

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

        Thanks- yes if Klopp happens to say fit will definitely keep. But thinking that’s unlikely

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

      A

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

      B

  11. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Cristiano will punish the sellers I see!

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

      Surely

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes strange week to be getting rid.

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

      Should be more worried what Vardy may do to UTD's defence.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Prefer both to Kaku (if fit) this GW.

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

      got rid on WC, just know he will punish... would almost be easier if lukaku was injured

  12. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    With the injury situation in my team do you think I should

    A) Hit the WC now
    B) Wait for pressers

    Sanchez 4.0
    *Trent* Cancelo White Veltman Livra
    Salah *Jota* *Raph* Benrahma 4.4
    *Lukaku* Antonio *King*

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

      Trent is available for GW8.

      You have some serious problems though if the players marked with stars have no shows.

      1. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, might be unlikely that I'll be able to field 11, and then I might as well WC now. What's stopping me is the hope they'll all start cause fixtures are decent this week

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

          Like I Member said, wait for pressers.

          Maybe start setting up some WC drafts before hitting WC then you do not get caught with your pants down and make bad decisions should pressers bring bad news.

          1. Lukakuna
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, sound advice that! Cheers

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

      B

      Trent is available and I reckon Lukaku will be too. White, Veltman and Livramento have good fixtures so you should be fine, just sell Jota if he's out.

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nothing a -4 doesn’t fix. I’d imagine lukaku and taa will be fine. Jota to foden? King to Hwang? Get Mbeumo for gw9

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

      Cheers guys, should say I've used my FT and will most likely WC in GW9 if not now

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not sure why you’d be so set on a wc. How many changes would you make? None of the players highlighted are out long term and majority should play this week.

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

          I saw a guy on Twitter earlier saying he had WCed this week because all the big Twitter accounts had used their WC already.

          1. Lukakuna
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Wasn't me I promise

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

              🙂

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

          You're probably right. Just feel I should get chelsea defenders in for their fixture run

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

    I rate Gareth Southgate. Highly. But he needs to recognise how good Grealish is and stop subbing him. That was such a bad decision tonight.

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

      I reckon England had an agreement with Man City not to play him more than 90 minutes over the two games. Has played pretty much every game for Man City this season.

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

        Maybe. It just didn’t make sense. Kane was awful tonight and should’ve been subbed off first.

  14. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Your honest thoughts on (C)ancelo? Not worth a risk?

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

      Yeah I wouldn’t. Expect he’ll do well but the rotation is such a risk and Salah is surely a no brainer this week

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

      Risky but I like it

    3. klopptimusprime
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have a mini-league where you have to pick a team of players who started as fullbacks, Between Cancelo and Trent I have consistently beaten the weeks obvious captain choice

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

      This is how I see it.

      You are gambling twice. First, you gamble that Cancelo starts and hauls. Second, you gamble that Salah blanks against Watford.

      Usually, I take a captaincy risk if I feel the popular captain is going to blank. I don't think Salah is going to blank in this game.

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

        this

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

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

    1 FT 0.0m…

    Save?

  16. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed

    Thoughts? or downgrade a FWD to fund Duffy + ESR replacement

    Ramsdale
    TAA | Cancelo | Christensen
    Salah | Son | Raph | ESR
    Lukaku | Antonio | Toney

    Foster | D.Luiz | Livra | Manquillo +0.1m

  17. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all, this move yay or Nay?

    Jota > Foden 1FT?

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

      I'm considering it if Jota is out just a bit worried Foden might be not start.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That’s the worry. I feel I need a city attacker but the uncertainty over Foden and Torres is troubling a bit

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

    If Jota is ruled out:

    A) Foden
    B) Mount
    C) Saka

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

      I do like the Foden gamble... but it is a big gamble ... whats your bench

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

        Will have Semedo and Sissoko on the bench. Expecting Livramento to come in for Raphinha.

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

          Semedo not a bad fall back

          Your advice below please?

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gallagher

  19. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My team:
    Sanchez, Ramsdale
    TAA, Tierney, Christensen, Marcal, Livramento
    Raphinha, Salah, Gray, Sarr, Sancho(Sancho sounds silly, but it was drawn in my mini-league that I have to keep Sancho all the year.) Lukaku, Jimenez, Armstrong

    my plan at the beginning of the season was to set the wildcard this gameweek, however i think it's not necessary to do this.
    I would only make this transfer:
    Sarr - Mbeumo. Suggestions?
    Or should i double up to 2 Brentford players: A. Armstrong -> Toney (-4 hit)

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

      Sancho the worst possible player you are forced to be stuck with the whole season lol

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

        unfortunately, the random generator wanted it that way 🙂

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

          Sarr > Mbeumo not a bad shout.

          I do not believe Raneiri is going help Watford's cause to be honest.

  20. 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. Rudiger Manquillo Son Hwang
    3. Chilwell Duffy Son Hwang

    Thanks all

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

      3.

      Live a little.

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

        Tempting but I’m usually the sensible type (on fantasy anyway)

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

      1

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

        Definitely provides more balance doesn’t it

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

      1

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

        I’ve been sat on this all IB

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

      Im looking at a similar choice below, and I think that 1 is the safe template option that shd tick over well.

      2 isnt really an option imo when u look at 3, chilwell is a rotation risk but duffy and Livramento are good cover, so 3 is a solid option as well, but I feel its early to go for Son at the moment, could do well but still 4 tough fixtures and city mid is really tempting at the moment so Id go for 1 now with a plan to get son in a few weeks.

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

        thanks mate, just v concious Foden will be saved for CL and gonna get burned... but with some bench cover might be worth it

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          its a 3 week punt is how I'm looking at it, if he ends up being benched twice so be it, I feel the fixtures are too good to miss out on.

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

    Sanchez
    TAA | Rudiger | Duffy
    Salah | Raph | ESR | Benrahma
    Lukaku | Vardy | Antonio

    Begovich/ D Luiz/ Livra/ Marcal

    A) Benrahma => Foden
    B) Marcal => Dias
    C) or else?

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

      1,6 ITB

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

      I would get rid of Marcal ASAP. I don’t think I ever want to own a wolves player again. I’m scarred lol

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

      Get Duffy for Marcal

    4. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Oops never mind you have him

  22. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raphinha rising twice since I sold him is highly annoying.

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      seriously I foolishly sold him when he was a doubt because I had too many other injuries and non players and now had to pay more to bring him back in on WC at least I will catch the 2nd rise.

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

        I sold him that week he was an injury doubt for Sarr. The curse of having 2FTs. Made me feel like I should do something when burning would have been better.

  23. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    When are people playing wildcard if still holding onto it?

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Week 15

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Can I ask why please?

        1. Bonus magnet
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Busy fixture list around that time

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

    Best defender for 4.1mil or less?

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Manquillo is the only option as such

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

      Thanks, how certain starter is he?

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        tbh with Newcastle who knows at the moment, he played the last few but now Bruce could be sacked any time and who knows who comes in and all that, too much uncertainty.

        If you need funds then just go all the way down to 3.9 and get a non player for third on ur bench, if you need a playing def then Livramento for 4.2 is the cheapest best option.

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

      Already got liv, just need someone to put a point or 2 on board if called upon

  25. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC still mulling over a few spots, and team structure, would appreciate ur thoughts

    Ramsdale (foster)
    TAA, Cancelo, Livramento, xxx, xxx
    Salah, Foden, Raph, Mbuemo, brownhill
    Lukaku, xxx, xxx

    A. Dias, Azpi, Antonio, Hwang
    B. Chilwell, 3.9, Vardy, Hwang
    C. Azpi, Duffy, Antonio, Jimi

    In C I could go for any Chelsea def, like Chilwell or Rudiger and upgarde duffy to a brentford def also.

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

      Like the look of B.

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers I really like B as well but that 3.9 def is what im not confident about with Chilwell and cancelo in the team and funds would be stretched to the limit, still might just go with it.

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

          Heard the scoutcast earlier and they put up some data about cameos off the bench. Chilwell doesn't come on if he's benched. So you would likely get his points or Livramento's. If I did WC I would get Chilwell I think.

          1. ZimZalabim
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers, thats good to know about his lack of cameos, but the big risk I meant was if both Chilwell and Cancelo didnt start then Id be down to 2 defs.

            I might go for him as my Chelsea def though in the other two options and keep some money itb.

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

      For your defence I would definitely go Duffy & Azpi/Rudi

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

      Antonio for me is a must have when fit. He is fixture proof, I learnt that the hard way last season when I decided to bench vs the likes of Man City yet he returns. Best forward in the game at the moment

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        ya I would prefer to keep him but if I do go for Vardy then id have to get rid, Its a tough one but with the light squad and Europa League games coming up it could be a decent time to hop off, can get him back down the line, but having had him since gw1 would still be a tough sell.

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

          Unless he gets injured he’s not going anywhere. He can score against anyone

  26. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who’s the most nailed here

    1. Grealish
    2. Mount
    3.Jesus

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

      Jesus won’t play this week but fancy him after that

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

      3 but knowing Pep, Mahrez will get a run now.

      Chelsea attack as big as a minfield as City's.

  27. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Would you guys wildcard this team:

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Rudi Cancelo White Livramento
    Salah Jota Greenwood Sarr Benrahma
    Antonio Lukaku Scarlett

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      midfield needs an overhaul but def and attack is fine, tough one I needed the def sorted as well as my mid so pulled the trigger.

      with a hit or 2 over the next 2-3 weeks u shd be fine I think

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

        Been on the fence the whole IB. Maybe I should just hold.

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          how many fts do u have ? and have u made any moves yet ?

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

            Used FT on Ayling to Cancelo before the price changes.

            1. ZimZalabim
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              tough one this week then, I would say Jota to Raph but then raph likely to miss this week, Foden if you have some cash left itb.

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Roll FT?

    Ramsdale
    Azpi Rudi Cancelo Duffy
    Salah(c) Saka Raphinha
    Lukaku Antonio Vardy

    Bench: Livra Sarr Brownhill
    1 FT, 0.9m ITB

    1. klopptimusprime
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Let it roll

  29. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    a) Sanchez, Dias, (Brownhill bench)
    b) Ramsdale, Walker, (D.Luiz bench)

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

    A little bit odd that DCL isn’t considered here? Could be a nice alternative to Bamford and Jimi, who are both also doubts for the next game

    1. klopptimusprime
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      any updates on his fitness

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

        Not as far as I can tell

        1. klopptimusprime
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Would definitely consider if was fit, just seems he'll be out for a bit longer

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

            Yeah, I’m probably wildcarding next week so hopefully he’ll be back in play by then. Happy enough with Jimi if not though