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James, Mount and Alonso benched as Lukaku leads the Chelsea line again

Relatively few Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers will have escaped some rotation pain on Saturday and the teamsheet bombshells continue at Brentford this evening.

Chelsea make the short journey across west London to meet their neighbours in the 5.30pm BST kick-off.

Taking inspiration from Pep Guardiola’s starting XI selections earlier in the day, Thomas Tuchel has thrown a few curveballs our way.

Malang Sarr‘s debut wouldn’t have been predicted by many and the effect of his inclusion at centre-half means that Cesar Azpilicueta once again lines up at right wing-back, so the fit-again Reece James has to be content with a seat on the bench.

Marcos Alonso and Mason Mount will be alongside the defender, while Callum Hudson-Odoi drops to the bench, Antonio Rudiger misses out with a back problem and Thiago Silva isn’t involved following his late return from World Cup qualifier duty in South America.

Andreas Christensen and N’Golo Kante return to the starting XI.

It’s a relatively serene picture with regards to the Brentford team news, as Thomas Frank has made only one change to the side that started the win at West Ham. It’s an enforced one, too, with Mathias Jensen coming in for the injured Shandon Baptiste.

Kristoffer Ajer is only among the substitutes.

GAMEWEEK 8 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Raya, Canos, Jorgensen, Pinnock, Jansson, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, Onyeka, Toney, Mbeumo

Subs: Fernandez, Thompson, Goode, Forss, Ghoddos, Ajer, Bidstrup, Roerslev, Maghoma

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Sarr, Christensen, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Chilwell, Lukaku, Werner

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Alonso5Jorginho, Níguez, Barkley, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, James, Havertz

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  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    what are people doing with lukaku if the unimaginable happens and he blanks v norwich? am desperate to get vardy..

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Think I'm going Ron to Vardy this week. If Rom blanks vs Norwich, will look to 'downgrade' & spend the money elsewhere (probably bring back TAA).

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

      If that happens, it’s Vardy time

    3. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Glad from 3 gws i went vardy over lukaku

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

      Not transferring him in anymore. Norwich seem to have improved defensively too and Chelsea’s goals seem to come from their wing backs.

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

    Can I get a score check please? Low and high scores very welcome.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      not from me never post my scores here, good or bad 😉

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

        Ah go on.

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

      64 with Antonio left. For fielding 9 starters I'll take it.

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

        Wow. Horrible luck but a great score all things considered.

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

      56 with 4 to play ( Ramsdale, Tierney ESR & Antonio) Benching headache next week though.

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

        I welcome the benching headaches and here’s wishing you an Arsenal clean sheet.

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

          Nice one,me too as a Gooner. Pick my team next week for me will ya 🙂

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

            Of course, naturally. Hook me up next week.

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

              Will do, link in username

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

                Thanks.

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      40, Ramsdale, Saka, Auba & Doucoure left

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

        Auba is a very interesting pick. Your score doesn’t look great right now but hopefully you’ll catch a load up on Monday night. Nothing like a last game boost.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yea only had him 2 weeks so far, its been ok, but Vardy was obviously the right choice in hindsight. Auba was just that little bit cheaper. I wont give him much longer, he will probably become Vardy soon.

          The Palace game doesnt exactly scream goals even if it is a Derby, really need a Doucoure haul tomorrow, with that I will be in the 50's with 3 left. I think in the end I will finish in the mid 60's

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

            I’d hold now you have him to be honest. The fixtures are beautiful

    5. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      55 (-4)

      Treading water as usual

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

        Small green?

    6. Henning
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      60 points but took a hit

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

        3 Still to play

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

        So still pretty healthy.

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

          Pretty ok. And your points?

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

            59 with Townsend, ESR and Antonio to go.

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              well done

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

                Thank you. I think it’s a good week looking at the scores.

                1. have you seen cyan
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  it is, the fpl averages are much lower then what people are posting here. People with low scores normally close fpl and dont stay to chat

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

                    Sort of. I like it on here as some low scoring players will still post. Dannydrinkwater has.

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

              Not bad. Good luck with the rest.

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

                Thanks Henning.

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

      59, everyone but my 24m+ combined premium forwards got points!

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

        Yeah that is annoying. But I was always against 3 premiums.

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

          Yep, stupid in hindsight! Though it’s actually been ok because there are so many delivering budget players this year

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

            Yeah I’m all about the budget, whilst also ignoring price tag interns of picks. If I think a 6.5m player can match a 12m player I’ll just go for it. Although I do think I’m influenced by price when it comes to captain.

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

      53
      Gallager, Saka, Gray and............................Scarlett to play

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

      49 with Ramsdale, Gallagher, Antonio left.

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

      59 with 2 to play

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

        I think that’s decent this week isn’t it?

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

          It’s slightly above the top 10k average and my OR went from 45k to 35k so I’ll happy enough with that.

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

            Oh great stuff.

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

      55 with 3 to go. OR : 425K

    12. Isca Extremadura
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      49 - Antonio, Gray, Saka left

    13. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      74 with 2 to play

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

        Nice one

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

          Isn’t it just?

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

        Amazing score!!!
        You’d almost want Benrahma not to play to get Liv.

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

      60 with Antonio Allan and Coufal

    15. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      56 with Gallagher and Antonio left

    16. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      57 with Antonio Gallagher and Guiata left.

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

      53 (-4) with Mahrez(c), 3 to go.

      I’m a fool for not going Salah(c) but not been stung too badly, still top 30k with WC intact.

      Three (c) blanks in a row though …

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

        That is a shame. I would have captained Mahrez if I had him.

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

      49 with 4 to play.

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

        Oh wait, 53 with 4 to play. My bad.

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

          Good lad. Thanks for posting. Well above average then.

    19. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      47 with Antonio, Docoure & Tierney left 🙁

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

        Isn’t that slightly above average?

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

          Forgot Salahs 4 bonus actually. Lol. 51 points

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

            Ah there you go! Definitely above average so turn that frown upside down.

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

      50 with Ramsdale, Tierney, Saka and Antonio to go. Livramento points looking at me from the bench 🙁

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

        Yeah it’s very annoying. I benched him too but played the keeper.

    21. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      50 plus BAPS with White ESR Gallagher Benrahma to play

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

        Well assuming you have at least 4 from Salah then that’s really up there.

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

          Yeah only Salah with BAPS I think. Sanchez Cancelo Livramento all missing out. Ron Rom say no more

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

            Yeah annoying. If that extra Sanchez save had counted that would surely have been an extra 2 points. I sold him on wild card for McCarthy. Nobody had mentioned him but I couldn’t resist the fixtures.

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

      66 with Antonio to go. Satisfied with that.

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

        Yeah indeed. Better to have points on the board. I always feel the later players are disappointing.

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

      54 with Antonio, Saka, Benny & ASM to go

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

        Oh so 60 points should be your target. That would be decent.

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

          *70

    24. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      60 + ESR & Antonio

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

        I have both so wish you a lot of luck obviously.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Same players high-five! This season's been a mess. Quite liking this week so far.

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

            That’s great. I’ve actually been very solid this year. I’m only getting absolutely nailed players like Azpi rather than going for explosive players like Chilwell.

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I've been the opposite. Not had much time, so been playing fast & loose. Swayed into some dodgy choices (Traore, I'm looking at you). Site being FUBAR last night did me a favour.

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

                My advice for you if you are short on time is to just go simple then.

                1. DARE TO BISCAN
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Think listening to all the talking heads that have emerged on podcasts has addled my brain, FPL-wise. Probably generally as well. I did best previously going with my gut and checking on here to make sure I hadn't missed a trick.

    25. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hey ma man remember when i told you i did Cr7/Pogba/antonio to Vardy Townsend Kane and you told me you wouldnt do it for free 😀 i think it didnt end bad till now !cheers

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

        Well I obviously hope it works but it was more that I just couldn’t advocate getting Kane.
        It’s only the first half, let’s see what happens with the others first. Still don’t think it was a good idea. Ronaldo to Vardy was always a good move.

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

          Agree its risky i know im playing with ya 😀 lousy 40 with KaneC 🙁 Townsend/Douco/Gallager/Guaita to play

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

            Mate if it works out this week, 40 as a base with captain to go could be huge.

    26. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      39 lol

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

        Oh bugger. What went wrong mate? Was it the benchings?

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks mate, literally everything. Jimenez Dias and James all blocking Livramento, lol. Went James instead of Chilwell to replace Rudiger…..

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

            Man. Imagine trying to put a bet on that, the odds would be insane. So unlucky but James was a risk. I didn’t think Jimi would play even though the manager said he would.

    27. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      54 with benny antonio townsend + white & sisoko 2 pts coming in

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

        56 with 4 to go could be close to 80, which would be a monster.

    28. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      49 (-4) so 45. Antonio, White, Benrahma left. + Dier coming from bench - If coming.

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

        How you feeling about that?

        1. Lazaretti
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Small red OR around 100k - not too Bad, Took 4pt hit and kept WC still in pocket. GTG and Dave FT for next week too.

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

            Good you’re feeling positive.

    29. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      51, Antonio, Teirney, Gray to play.

    30. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      54 with ESR and White left

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

        69 Antonio and ramsdale to play

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

          Massive!!!
          80 on the cards.

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

    Ronaldo to Lukaku or Vardy?

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

      Lukaku surely (NOR)

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

      Lukaku

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

      Probably use transfer elsewhere.

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

        Nah.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nay, surely.

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

          Lukaku was shocking today. I was going to bring him in but not anymore. Even if he is up against Norwich.

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

      Was all set on Lukaku at this stage for weeks, but honestly not sure after watching Chelsea today.

      Vardy is scoring goals at least and his fixtures are brilliant for weeks. Plus, he's 1m cheaper...

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        this honestly, if you forget about Lukakus ownership, his price. And you are just faced with picking one of those two with no other inetrference, you pick Vardy dont you.
        Its a no brainer

        We are just in an echo chamber

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

      Great question. I’d have to say Lukaku though. He is such a flat track bully.

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

      Vardy. Buy the better player

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

    Would you hit WC for this?

    OUT: Sanchez, James, Tsim, Sarr, Benrahma, Foden, Scarlet, Antonio, Ronaldo

    IN: Raya, Chilwell, Livra, Mbeumo, Lukaku, Vardy, would also like to include Southampton mid/fwd and some cheap fodder like ESR or Eve mid

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

      Or could event play with punt on Werner of Kaku

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

        Probably, with that option.

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm hedged. What players do you have? Maybe just post the team rather than do the 'here's a glimpse of my team'.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d hit the WC button probably.
      I’d keep Foden & Antonio though probably and just make sure I have decent options on the bench

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

    Dear FPL,

    I’d like to enquire about your Wild Card refund policy?

    Regards

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      lol 🙂 sure it will come good !

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Dear KYSERSOSA,

      Thanks for your letter. We're always happy to hear from you.

      With regards to your request; We advise new & existing customers to read & re-read out terms & conditions (however small or unintelligible the print or content may be). It is these very T&C's that set the margin between our margin and your pocket.

      Best of luck this gw! FPL

  6. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    It looks as though we're about to see a manager merry-go-round pretty soon. My predictions are below:

    Steve Bruce to Man Utd (an ex-captain, club legend to bring back the Fergie glory days)
    Klopp to Newcastle
    Stevie G to Pool
    Oli leaving Utd just in time to sign up as one of Santa's elves for Christmas.
    Pep to Spain
    Ten Hag to City
    Brendan to Arsenal
    Potter to Rangers
    Luis Enrique to Leicester
    Some unknown dude to Brighton

    what odds do I get for an accumulator?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      17,000,000,000 to 1

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

      Stopped reading @ Steve Bruce to Man Utd 😀

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

      Is it football manager 2022?

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    any chance a armstrong will start v burnley? another wee gamble i took which is not working ...

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

      Risky enough now

  8. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso & CR7 to TAA & Lukaku -4?

    Yes or No?

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

      Anyone?

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

      Yes

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

        Ta mate

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

    Will ronaldo going Down in price tonight?

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

      Yes but won’t impact most owners

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Only an issue if you bought at 12.6. Even then, not really.

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

    Fellow Villa fans, a lot of chatter about Dean out after todays result, that he can't take us to the nxt level, that his game management and subs today were cause of our collapse..
    cannot believe we lost that game, wats ur thoughts on today and going forward?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Poor today, but sacking Dean Smith would be rash to say the least. He’s done a great job at Villa so far

  11. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do we have any timescales on Rudiger?

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

      Not yet

  12. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have four players # that need sorting, which order to remove?

    #Sa
    #Alonso, Tierney, Cancelo, Livramento,
    Salah, Greenwood, Saka, Gray
    Lukaku, Antonio

    4.0, Sissoko, #Bamford #Rudiger

    1.3

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nothing wrong with Sa

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

      Probably nothing wrong with Rudiger. Likely back next week imo

  13. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will lukaku rise tonight?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

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

      He should rather go -3 for his horror show today. Halloween came early

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

    Glad I didn't WC in GW8 deviating from the plan due to increased uncertainty. Would have definitely taken out Bruno Greenwood and Ings on the WC!

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

    For GW9, should I:
    A. WC
    B. Make use of 2FTs

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d probably WC. I’m seeing 9 changes or so. Your whole DF except keeping 1 Chelsea could go, and I’d be wanting Lukaku(c) next week. Could ‘tidy up’ Bruno & Greenwood before Pool game and sort out your front 3.
      Do it!

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

    Duffy and Livramento, the gifts that keep on giving.

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

      Yep

  16. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Rudiger's time scale of being available?

  17. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best transfer for next GW…

    A) Marcal > Laporte
    B) Marcal > Reece James (I think he’ll get RWB spot)
    C) Sarr > ESR
    D) Sarr > Mbuemo

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

      D

  18. Ray85
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Chilwell a cert now? Thinking to swap him with Rudiger?

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

      Depends on CL midweek. If he starts there, Alonso could easily come in for Norwich

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

      No

      1. Ray85
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Frustrating! Might need to swap Rudiger and can't afford Azpilecueta- what about RJ?

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

      Stay away from Chelsea fullbacks

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

      I’ve just made that transfer. Make sure you have a decent bench.

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

      The CL game will tell the answer IMO

  19. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2.0 ITB, 1 FT

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

    Prioritize a defender and/or get in Vardy?

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

      Upgrade Dennis to Toney, and maybe Ayling to Tierney

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Double Arsenal defense?

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

          Yes,why not, I nearly went triple. Great value and certainty.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If Rudi is back v Norwich, I’d get Vardy in for CR7

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I have enough money for Ayling to Azpilicueta after getting in Vardy..

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

        I'd sort out other fires first

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

    Which option?
    A) Vardy to Lukaku
    B) White to Cancelo

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      u mean Lukaku>Vardy?

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Then yes

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

      None

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one as the vast majority will be on Kaku(c) next week. I know I’d have fomo big time.
      B) I’d probably the transfer that will bring more points home over time though

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

        IMO Salah (c) will still be incredibly popular
        Most in form player in the league against one of the worst defences

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

      A

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

        If that is actually Lukaku to Vardy then do it!

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

      Neither for me. Both have some combination of being nailed/in form/have decent fixtures/good value.

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

    Raya Foster
    Matip Trent Cancelo Duffy Livra
    Salah Son Doucoure Gray Bissouma
    DCL Vardy Antonio

    Was going to bring in Dias for Matip but going to skip and might leave as is.

    Hoping Son is good for tomorrow. Picking DCL has backfired, maybe he will be ready GW9!

    On 52(-12) with Antonio, Son, Doucoure and Gray to go. Surprisingly I have a small red arrow. Let's see what tomorrow holds.

    Feel so good having got rid of Ron and Rom.

  22. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Worst decision so far this season was to trade out TAA (when he was injured) for Alonso two gameweeks back. Trading out Alonso now for Chilwell will guarantee Alonso to start vs Norwich, right? Or shall I just make the swap be over with it?

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

      Wait till the CL game on Wednesday
      If ALonso starts then, I’d say it’s quite likely Chilwell starts vs. Norwich
      Vice versa could also be true
      No point wasting a transfer until then as getting the ‘right’ LWB for that game could be massive

    2. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      At least wait to see who starts Wednesday

    3. Drogo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks, wasn't aware of that game.

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

    I was at 19k four weeks ago. Tonight I’m 236k!!! Not the return I expected when I leapt on the Lukaku and Ronaldo double up!

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

      Lukakao now a strong disappointment.

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

    Mbueno & Toney too much Brentford? Decent set of fixtures coming up.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yes, how about a defender instead of a second attacker? Hard to fit defenders in though, there is Raya I guess also.

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

        Already ear marked Raya in for Sanchez. Thanks for the reply.

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

      No given their low price points and Brentford consistently look dangerous
      Fabio Borges has both plus Raya in his WC this week

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He is a Brentford fan tbf.

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

      Thinking about it. Mbeumo at least for sure. Ron to Vardy gives me Scarlett to Toney, which is very tasty.

  25. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Double City and Chelsea defence but 2 of them are Dias and James. What could have been.

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

      Transferred in Dias moments before the deadline, feeling like i had done the correct, safe transfer.

  26. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Does Ronaldo (LIV) -> Vardy (bre), for a hit make sense?

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

      Yes

  27. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    ESR or Mbuemo?

    Have Saka

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

      Mb

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

    Bissouma > Højbjerg?

    Will be for my bench.

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

      Yes. Then hojberg (c)

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Dendocker maybe

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

    Has anyone got a link to the Mods & Cons league or whatever it’s called please?

  30. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Too knee-jerk to do Sarr, Rudiger, White --> Luiz, Chilwell, Cancelo (-4)?

    Ramsdaile - Guaita
    Dias - Azpi - Rudiger - White - Livra
    Salah - Greenwood - Raphinia - Benrhama - Sarr
    Lukaku - Antonio - Toney