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

    Morning dzz, some tough decisions on a WC. opinions?

    A) James + Mbeumo + Son + Hwang
    B) Chilwell + ESR + Son + Hwang
    C) Rudiger + Chilwell + Foden + Toney with Mbemo on bench in a 433

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

      Traore Trincao Gilmore Aarons?

    2. third.time.lucky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C, just about, for me

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

    Sanchez
    TAA*, Rudiger*, Alonso*, White
    Salah, Jota*, Raphina*, Benrahma
    Lukaku*, Antonio

    Steele, Coady, Sarr, Obafemi*

    1 FT, 0.7 ITB.

    1) Does this team warrant a WC? So many flags.
    2) Most pressing concern? Alonso/Jota/TAA?

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

      TAA apparently should be fit for Watford game, but would need to wait for the pressers.

      Jota I think you will need to get rid of, this is what I am doing. Alonso I would keep for this week.

  3. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Planning to bring in a forward over the next few week. Toney or Jiminez..

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jimi has had a couple of good weeks and offers points assisting or scoring. However, he doesn't get a lot of chances. Toney probably shades it at this stage as he has the better fixtures.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Save a few quid too

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

      Toney

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

      Toney

  4. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all,

    Best move here? 1 FT 0.1ITB

    A) Jota >> Saka / ESR / Mbeumo / Torres

    B) Jota + Semedo >> 6.5m + Dias -4

    C) Something else

    Sa
    TAA Rudiger Livramento
    Salah Doucoure Jota Raphina
    Antonio Ronaldo Jimenez

    Steele / Semedo / Sissoko / Williams.

    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not worth the hit.

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

      Jota to ESR and use cash to upgrade williams to a city defender?

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers both.

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

    How is this for depth instead of gambling on a mid price mid/forward? Helps avoid the dilemma of which 5.5m mid/6m striker to choose from.

    0.4m itb

    Ramsdale // Foster
    TAA Cancelo James // Duffy Livramento
    Salah Son Townsend ESR // Raphinha
    Lukaku Toney Armstrong

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

      After this GW (assuming Raph is out) it looks like a benching nightmare.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Duffy, Livramento & Rotate ESR/Townsend. Not that bad.

        With so much value flying about I think building a strong squad is a good idea

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

          This is the plan yeah and when it becomes clear which budget options are good and which ones stink I can gradually restructure if needed

    2. third.time.lucky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cracking squad

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

        Thank you x

  6. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    These high-scoring matches are any FPL manager's wet dream- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZRvZaeCNNg&t=5s

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

      Not if you have any defenders in that game 😀

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

    marcal to Livra or Duffy?

    1. Pascal's Triangle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Libra- more nailed, better fixtures

      1. Pascal's Triangle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        *Livra even

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

      Looking at favouring Duffy myself, because will probably bench most weeks - but this week will play him and it’s Norwich. Always chance of attacking returns on top of a clean sheet.

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

      Liv

  8. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Folks, should I start Livramento or Gallagher ?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra. Leeds will score but he may get an assist.

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

      If no Raph, Liv may be worth a look.

  9. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What does FDR stand for?

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

      Fixture difficulty rating

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for that.

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

      Fixture "Duh" Rating...

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Where's Merry Mike when you need him?

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

      Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Mine trivia skills are outstanding today!

    4. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Fantasy Doesn't Reciprocate.

  10. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guys taa flag changed to yellow. Any information?

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

      Training again.

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

      Or sorry, Guardian reports he is fine for Watford game. Not seen him training but assume he has been if thats the case.

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

          Thanks mate

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

      Thanks guys for the information.

  11. 11SPECIALONE11
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On current form and future fixtures help me pick one...

    A) Lukaku
    B) CR7

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

      Lukaku...better team and fix

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

        Huzzahh!!

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      We won’t create enough chances for Ronaldo. It’s going to get bleak.

      Ole sacked by December

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

        Who is the best attacking coach to bring in?

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

          The fat Spanish waiter likes to attack.

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

            The buffet!

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

              I prefer Dim Sum, tbh.

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

                Yum......cha

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

      Rom.

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

    Was keen on Jota > Foden, but don’t like Foden playing 90 last night.

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

      Can you help me out below?

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

    Ronaldo, Lukaku, Salah, TAA to Foden?

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

      For -12

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

        -18 and go for it

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

      I see what you did there.

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

      haha, Sir you are so anti-Foden... who do you recommend moreover ?

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

        Mine midfield is Salah Son Raphinha snd Gray.

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

          The odds of winning Pep roulette are akin to those of Squid Game!

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

            Unless your FPL ID is 456

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

              This

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

                You can buy Sqid Game track suits. Tis a thing!

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

          I like Son, just really effects the overall balance of my team bringing him in…

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

            He really affected the size of mine green arrow last week.

  14. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Lukaku/Rudiger?Raphinha will not start vs Sou,right?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Monitor minutes in Brazil last game, if he gets a cameo then could play imo

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

        he will start, its been said

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Argh ok

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

      No confirmation yet, Friday is the day.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raphinha reported to start the last Brazil game v Uruguay. Looking more unlikely now

      https://twitter.com/JoeDonnohue/status/1448042890312175626?t=2ceQLUovaILDKLASqcD1OQ&s=19

  15. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I am very much starting to look forward to this game week now! Wednesday vibes!

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

      Yes! That much closer to having a disappointing gameweek!

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

      Do you have Son?

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nope, me and the Mrs are only engaged. Maybe next year some time

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

          Good luck. You can't rush such an important decision.

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

          You can always adopt Son?

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

      Hump day.

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

      As long as the arrows are not green, all good.

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

      me too... been a long old slog

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That’s it mate, nearly time

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

    Vardy vs United without Varane & Maguire looks tasty!

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Knowing United after everyone has sold shaw they will now keep 2-3 CS in these tougher games

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

      Let's be honest, United's defense was already seasoned with salt...

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

    For those thinking about bringing Foden in again, be aware an anagram of Fodenfreude is u reoffended!

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

      Jeremy’s iron

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

      IQ level 250 has been breached...

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

        One of these upvotes is mine he he he!

  18. 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 Foden (or Grealish) Jimenez
    2. Chilwell (or Christensen) Son Hwang

    Thanks

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James Son Hwang

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

        Will James start? What about Azpi or will he drop back to CB?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If Chelsea want to get the best out of Lukaku then I think so. He is in full training with the tteam. Wait and see what Tuchel says in the presser. If he doesn't start this GW then more than likely GW9

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

    Any good shows on Netflix? Prefer new ones

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

      I've seen Squid Games

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

        Its not good, is it? 😀

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

          No it's not lol

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bad Sport meant to be pretty good

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

        Yeah that's a documentary though

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

      Dark

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

      Squid Games, then Maid is quite good

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

      Surprised your parents let you on the interwebs, tbh.

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

      The Chestnut Man is good. Castagne means chestnut. Have't seen Timothy lately.

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

        I don't get half your references but i still enjoy them, as a colonist.

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

          Colonic irrigation

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

            So basically, another way of saying choose a Pep attacker...

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

          Tis high praise indeed. We wild colonial boys need to stick together (gizanucleyarsub)!

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

      Peppa Pig seems like it would be at your level

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

      Why does everyone say Squid Games when it's Squid Game

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

        Sounds like sushi rolls to me, as long as i have a side of eel sauce.

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

        Not everyone. I called it Sqid Game above.

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

        Mixing it up with Hunger Games 🙂

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

    Sanchez Foster
    White Livra Rudiger TAA Coady
    Salah Saka Jota Greenwood Benrhama
    Antonio Lukaku

    1 FT 0.8 ITB (No WC)

    Any suggestions guys? Really unsure this week. These were the options I was considering

    A) Greenwood + Coady > Mbeumo + Cancelo -4
    B) Greenwood > Mbeumo
    D) Hold and use 2 FT GW9

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

      C will be other people's opinions 😛

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Team is fine for this GW. I would save FT

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

        Just feel I'm behind on transfers, specifically Cancelo/Dias

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Mini WC with 2FTs and a - 4 in GW9 along with more info as it's 1GW after IB will put you in a better position.

  21. thirddimension
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    With Raphinha not looking likely to play/start, which of the below would you play instead?

    Sarr, Duffy or Livra?

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

      Duffy

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

      Duffy

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Generally I would favour the attacker in Sarr. Liverpool without Fabinho and Alisson. Duffy is a close pick though

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

      Sarr

  22. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is jota out with injury for the watford game?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not ruled out yet but he has an injury

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

      He's injured with not being able to square up with a barn door.

  23. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morning All,

    CR7 > Lukaku for -4 ? or wait one more week and do it for free?

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

      I'd wait on that one.

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

        cheers mate

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo up against a poor LEI defence that's conceded the most shots in the box so far this season. He is a hold, I wouldn't transfer him out on a free either

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

        Thanks mate.
        Will wait and see then

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

      Both have pretty much the same scoring odds this week, so I'd stick with whoever you currently have.

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

        Thanks mate.

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

      Easy wait. That hat trick should help, plus we don’t know if Lukaku is still injured.

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

        Good thinking, thanks mate

  24. Heiro
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all,

    Was set on greenwood out this week but thinking about keeping, then doing Greenwood/Shaw to Mbeumo/Cancelo next week for free.

    Thoughts?

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

      That sounds good. I like where you're heading.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He is a keep. Up against a poor LEI defence (stat above this post) and he didn't travel with England

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Moves look good for GW9

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

      I'm keeping Greenwood this week then reassessing.

    4. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm setting fire to Greenwood's kit as part of a symbolic exit strategy for him.

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

    Lads on Wildcard, keep or sell Antonio?

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

      I would sell

      But then, I would pick Maupay. so what do I know...

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

        Tis jape of the day!

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

        cheers. antonio->toney? can't really fit him in, without losing value elsewhere on the pitch..

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

          Decent move but many would probably avoid this move.

          I guess you are going with a Man City midfielder? Luka-Antonio-Toney is an affordable frontline.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keep

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

        cheers.

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

      Is this a serious question?

      Keep keep keep.

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

        sure it is ladd!

        cheers.

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

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

    With the ‘pep roulette’ factor with Foden I’m looking at a possible Son draft, just means effecting the overall balance and having Hwang over Jimenez (pens)… I’d also need to generate 0.1 somehow too… I’ve narrowed it down to the below so would appreciate some thoughts:

    1. Rudiger Foden (or Grealish) Jimenez [roll with pep roulette with a decent bench as fall back]
    2. Chilwell (or James) Son Hwang [lose Jimenez, and swap Rudiger, but are they rotation risk too…]

    Thanks guys

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

      Does Dias Son Hwang work?

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

        No unfortunately not, I’d sell Cancelo for 6.1 and Dias is 6.1…

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

      1

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

        Thanks Rupert… who to go with, Phil or Jack ?

  27. LiamK17
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I’ve been living under a rock for the past week is Trent definitely back for the weekend?

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

      Well he has been declared fit.

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

        Fit as a horse? Don't lie to me...

  28. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Save the FT here or swap Alonso to Laporte or another Chelsea defender?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Alonso Duffy
    Salah(c) Benrahma Sarr Doucoure
    Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

    Steele Livramento Sissoko Tsimikas 1FT 0.0 ITB

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

      save. Not planning to get rid of Ronaldo/Sarr?

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Save most likely. Alonso to Laporte seems like 1 rotation risk to another

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

      Tricky question. Laporte certainly worth a shout.

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

    Is Gilmour actually in Norwich's team now? Don't want to waste transfer on an enabler

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

      He's also their kitman, social media coordinator, and chef.

  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all. Not been on since last GW. Would you WC this team? 1FT. 0.4itb

    Sanchez
    Rüdiger*. TAA*. White
    Salah. Mount. Raph. Sarr
    Ronaldo. Antonio. ASM
    (Foster, Shaw, Livramento, Gilmour)

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

      Not on your Nellie!

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

      I would not WC this team, but i am not a good FPL player, mind.