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Scout’s Gameweek 9 picks for FanTeam – win over £1,000 from a £1.68 entry


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We’re back for another shot at FanTeam‘s latest Weekly Monster, in which Fantasy managers can turn a £1.68 entry fee into a £1,260 cash windfall.

The Weekly Monster is a Fantasy tournament that effectively gives entrants the chance to build a ‘Free Hit’ squad for Gameweek 9 and win big.

There is a kitty of £10,500 (or €12.5k) to play for, with prizes awarded down to 1,000th place and beyond.

The deadline is at 15:00 GMT on Saturday.

For those with a bit more money to spend, there is a sister tournament with exactly the same rules that costs £10.08 to enter and offers a prize pool of £42,000.

Head to the FanTeam lobby and look for the ‘Gameweek 9 €50K EPL Weekly Monster [€5K to 1st place]’ link (seen above) to choose your level of entry.

ENTER YOUR TEAM FOR GAMEWEEK 9 HERE

A brief how-to-play guide is featured beneath our picks.

SCOUT PICKS FOR GAMEWEEK 9

With Chelsea assets not available due to the Saturday lunchtime kick-off, we have opted for FPL premiums such as Harry Kane (8.7m), Jamie Vardy (9.2m) and Son Heung-min (9.0m) who are favourably priced in this week’s FanTeam. The Spurs duo love facing West Ham and will hope to repeat their returns from last Sunday’s trip to Newcastle.

Vardy is the first name that comes to mind when replacing the injured Romelu Lukaku. He is the league’s joint-top scorer with seven goals and his Leicester side have scored at least twice in each of their last three league outings, as well as Wednesday evening’s heroic 4-3 win at Spartak Moscow.

Crystal Palace look impressive under Patrick Vieira and were denied a win at his former club Arsenal due to an injury-time equaliser. Odsonne Edouard (9.5m) thundered in a shot off the crossbar – his third goal from just 267 minutes – and will be excited to face a Newcastle side yet to either win or keep a clean sheet, hence the double-up with Wilfried Zaha (9.6m). In fairness to the Magpies, scoring themselves doesn’t tend to be a problem, netting in 15 of their last 17 league matches. Star man Allan Saint-Maximin (7.9m) therefore gets the nod.

Raphinha (9.1m) is back from starring for Brazil, as Leeds face Wolves, with defence covering both sides of the Southampton v Burnley spectacle – Tino Livramento (7.6m) and Nick Pope (6.3m). Everton aren’t known for their clean sheets but Rafael Benitez will drill his side to match their 2-0 win over Norwich in Gameweek 6, boosting Michael Keane‘s (8.5m) potential. And Ruben Dias (9.2m)? He’s a defender for Manchester City, so nothing much needs to be said – six clean sheets and the fewest shots conceded (49) by far.

HOW TO PLAY: A BRIEF GUIDE

Slightly different from the usual squad-based games, FanTeam managers are given a budget of €95m to build a team of 11 players that includes at least one goalkeeper, three defenders, two midfielders and one forward.

A maximum of three players are allowed from one club and captains score double points, as usual.

Here are some other minor differences to the otherwise easy-to-play game:

  • There is no bench or manual substitutes; instead, there is a ‘Safety Net’ feature. If a player in your Fantasy team isn’t in the starting XI for their side, they will automatically be substituted for the next priced player from the same position and club.
  • A ‘Stacking Penalty’ is given if you have two or more defensive players from the same club and they keep a clean sheet. One point is deducted for each additional asset that you select from the same side.

HOW DOES THE SCORING WORK?

FPL managers looking for a way to make their knowledge pay will have no trouble picking up FanTeam‘s Gameweek 9 Weekly Monster, with its familiar scoring system.

Think of it as FPL without the bonus points, with a few other exceptions such as shots on target and winning/losing impact points – detailed in the graphic above.

ENTER YOUR TEAM AHEAD OF THE SATURDAY DEADLINE

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

776 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Puntillimon
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If havertz hauls today, that’d be two captain hauls in a row for the early kickoff, thereby stemming the early kickoff curse for me for future games. One can only hope!

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku could be back in gw10

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

        Tuchel said he won't.

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Read his latest interview again, he could be back in gw10

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            We wont

            1. El Presidente
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              He

              1. OPTA FPL
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Tuchel said he will miss next 2 games and will see = could be back vs Newcastle

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

                  2 games are Norwich and then the cup midweek... He potential can be back in 10 from that comment

                2. Subzero (-4)
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  He definitely could and agree that no one knows at this stage. If I was putting money on it though I suspect tuchel will drag out any recovery to ensure he gets full international break off as well.

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

        Nope

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

        He could BUT if he comes back early from injury then he will have to go off for Belgium shortly after so it would be wiser to rest him and he skips internationals and back after that.

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

      Is it still the early kick off with a Friday game?

      Having (c) Aubameyang and seeing him score and assist but only get 6 points instead of 11-12 due to missed penalty.

      I’m claiming the curse is still alive and well

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

        !

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

    Tuned into Soccer AM for the first time in years to discover they don't even have couches anymore. They're sitting on metal crates.

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

    (C) next week will be tough, soo many option but may end with Salah again

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

      Just leave it on Salah all season long and chances of you getting more captaincy points at the end of the season would be way higher.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not really, last season I got about 540p from captain, while Salah (C) whole season = 460

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

          2 different seasons. Last season Pool in general struggled and although he carried them, he was still not near the levels of this season and the previous 2.

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

          Salah is in the form of his life. In line to exceed his 303 record.

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

        Wise words!

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

        This, only thing to take into consideration is when he goes to Afcon.

        That is a perfect time to autocap Jota 🙂

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

      Salah loves hauling vs Brighton.

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

        2 goals and 1 assist in 4 home games. Van Dijk has same.

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

          5 goals, 4 assists in 8 mathes vs Brighton.

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

            Home away will always be a factor for me but thats still not high enough.

            Lets see how they play vs Man City, its not like we have too many alternatives at the moment.

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

              Salah's form is incredible. If he is at home you have to cap him.

              Simple.

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

      Salah or Havertz again. Most likely Mo.

  4. Subzero (-4)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any early team news for Chelsea circulating?

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

      James, Chilwell, Hudson Odoi starting
      No Azpi, Alonso, RLC

  5. Subzero (-4)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bottled chillwell captain last minute. Hopefully still plays though.

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think it was super wise. I wouldn't be surprised if he's benched tbh

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

      I captained Chilwell, nervous wait!!

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Finally!

        Glad I binned Alonso for Ben this gw. Wouldn’t mind if Alonso comes on around the 70th minute for a 1 pt cameo

      2. Subzero (-4)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        How reliable is this guy?

        1. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Not reliable

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          He's usually spot on and called it with the lineup yesterday but appears he has deleted past tweets. He's followed by a very reliable twitter account too so adds weight. We shall see.

      3. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        So Chilwell, Rüdiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, James likely

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

      Any word on Mount?

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

        Pretty sure he will start.

  6. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Surprised with Raphinha EO tbh. Loads even captain him. I get he's a great player but LEE is clearly lacking, so people are betting that he can do it by himself. I have my doubts.

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      your doubts will probably jinx it....

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

      May sell after NOR if they don’t perform. Arsenal will be playing WAT GW11 so ESR on my list.

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

      Yeah, I got in Raphinha this week and worried about the Leeds situation.

      There are no standout mid priced midfielders though which makes him one of the better mids to own if you want Son and Salah in your team.

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

      Just brought him in this week
      4.5 points per game for sub 7m mid + certain starter. Not terrible

    5. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Agree. In a vacuum he is value but I have concerns about his productivity in this Leeds team. Sold on WC during last international break, largely for this reason. I imagine he'll be in for me down the track, when Leeds pick up. With their very thin squad a couple of key injuries can really impact significantly

    6. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think he's drifting further infield of late (probably primarily because of Bamford absence, but perhaps too because Harrison and James are there and he would fit the no.10 role really well) so it's not a bad shout. I imagine barring injuries I'll keep him for most of the season, he's shown that whether Leeds have a full squad or not he is still capable of returning and they're not in a good run of form either, so if they pick up at some point he could become an even better option.

  7. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    is it just me or does anyone else feels like CR7 is like an albatross around the neck with his blanks and price.

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

      would be same for anyone at that price. If Salah blanks in 2-3 consecutive games, even he will be questioned.

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

        Wasn’t it last season he blanked in like 6 straight and people were saying how it’s much better to spread the funds

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

          Yeah, happens every season with every premium. Pretty sure that kind of phase will occur again this year as well.

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

      Popular backslash theory.

      But fact is he had six goals in eight games overall, without him or the team getting that close to playing their best yet.

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

        Backlash. Weird autochange there.

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

    Thoughts on Leicesters attack

    GW13 to 21 the 9 games are played in just over a month.

    Can see Vardy being rotated a bit with Daka getting more games.
    Would Nacho or Daka be a better shout for this run?

    Cheers

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

      According to Brendan, Vardy will get the PL games while the other 2 will rotate for the EL til the latter stages.

      So you wiuld expect Vardy to start most if not all league games.

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

      Really unsure on that one myself, tomorrow's game should yield more answers.

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

      Rodgers made it clear he is keeping Vardy fresh for the PL. Chances of him getting benched unlikely.

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

        Yeah for now Vardy is nailed but there are 2 prem games a week from GW13 up to New Year’s Day so Vardy at 34 may be rested to keep him fresh. Daka looking good alternative as well.

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

          If you look at his record the past eight seasons, he very rarely misses a league game.
          Different managers have come and gone, and they all recognise the same thing: always play Vardy

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

    Started Hwang over Raphinha. It was a tough call that I know many would have gone the other way but with the way Leeds are conceding chances, they may as well be punished by Wolves.

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

      5 shots in 4 games for Hwang. Might be efficient but not enough for me to bench Raphinha

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      That's a pretty tough one to be fair, Leeds always concede chances and Jimenez being back should be good for Hwang, but similarly Wolves have only kept clean sheets to Southampton and Watford and Raphinha is in a decent run of form

  10. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone considering Chilwell over TAA? Save 2 mil and can get an explosive LB with great long term fixtures.

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

      TAA missed that deflection last gw just before being substituted. Had that gone in, am sure there might be no conversation on this. I would rather double up imo.

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

      I am quite happy with Trent, Cancelo and Chillwell back 3.

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

        This - wish I could afford

    3. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d rather have both over 1 as both can be explosive

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

      What is this 'explosive' polllox?

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

        So much jargon here.

        Yeah, he has scored twice in succession. But still he had 10 goals in 180 games in his career.

        EXPLOSIVE

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

          Explosive essential is relatiive to position.

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

      Having double Che def for next 3 at least without TAA, should match the points. Further on may do Azpi Chilwell to TAA Reguilon.

  11. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Bailey as an option? Or too soon to tell?

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

      That is the exact thought, yeah

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks very lively but seems to be injured a lot so far

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

    Would you be happy with a 7.5 mid/forward getting you an average of 6 points per game? That is an average of 222 points a season, rounding to around 200 points with everything taken into consideration,
    a more than decent return.. TAA will most likely give you that this season.

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

      Correct, Trent is the best middle priced player to own.

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

      So far Cancelo gives u that for less $. TAA defo great pick but wouldn’t exaggerate.

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

        Not many defenders have reached over 200 points in a season in FPL.

        If I had only one choice between Trent and Cancelo then Cancelo loses out.

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

          Just saying what we have now

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

            Which brings me back to my point, Trent is the best middle priced asset to own in FPL.

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

      Only if you want to keep a player for whole season.

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

      Well yeah. This goes without saying, hence everyone having him.

    5. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Last season Emerson scored higher but of course that included the injury. Anything could happen. I own him but you are banking on him playing most of the season in order to justify those funds being tied

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

      Person recommends TAA for FPL teams. Hold the front page.

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

        We might get some extraordinary insight that Mo Salah is decent next

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

    If Chilwell scores a hattrick today its game over for non owners

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

      Don't jinx it. 😀

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

      not even 50% ownership

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Just like it was game over for non owners last week when you predicted Ronaldo would score a hattrick?

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

        Such a pointless post. Fudgy-level

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Sometimes he posts some good comments, but it mostly gets overshadowed as it seems nearly every match day he makes these stupid posts trying to jinx/reverse jinx players. Wish there was a mute button

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

            Like Nightcrawler.

            I don't understand what they're going for, but maybe I'm missing something.

            1. Thomas Magnum
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              There are a number of users on this site that have no interest in being helpful, and would instead prefer to troll, annoy and just be a general nuisance. Real shame honestly as for the most part there’s a good community here, but there’s always the bad eggs that have to make sure all can’t be well.

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

              Imagine getting annoued by a couple of phrases

    4. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      please stop

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

      one player on in one game of 38 weeks. I don't think so. 😀

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

    Azpi benched according to carefree youth.

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

      Lot of talk saying Alonso is either absent or benched...

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

        I’ve just seen this on Twitter too. It also says he’s been wrong before so no guarantees

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

          I think we're looking at different accounts, but I might have seen Goat say it? I'm seeing an Asian account with the deets. They've just send RLC won't start either (hardly breaking news).

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

            Apologies, an African account. Says Azpi, Alonso, RLC not in the XI.

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

      Whatttttt

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What about Christensen?

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

      Come on Pukki!

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

      Makes total sense to give him a rest vs NOR
      Hopefully James can keep his spot when Azpi returns

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

    Chelsea news:

    https://twitter.com/SFTS1/status/1451853477051838467

    James & Chilwell start, as does CHO.
    Alonso & Azpi do not.

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      SCENES

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

        Also no magic bean start.

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

      Have your bench ready!!!

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hopefully that means Alonso not even on the bench!!! Livramento to the rescue!! What a disaster bringing Alonso in!! Hasn’t even played a minute for me haha

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sold this gameweek. Thought Tuchel will screw me over again

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

          Good move mate!!!

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

      Silva? Christensen? Kinda need Christensen since I forgot the deadline. 😀

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

      Livramento EO just skyrocketed

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

        If only Livra was oop. Lundstram MK2 in the making!

  16. FplBerg
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all,

    Can someone please direct me to the detail on adding a profile pic on here?

    Thanks.

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

      I've asked the same question for 11 years - look where ti got me

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

      Think it is gravatar.com

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

      gravatar.com
      same email ID as here
      upload
      crop
      rate G
      save

      Done!

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

        Thank Holmes.

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Head on over to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). Choose an image, and this will be associated with all of your comments on site.

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

        Thanks - much appreciated.

  17. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    This Australia vs Brazil match on right now is very entertaining, worth checking out the last 20 minutes if its airing it in your country

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

      Great scoreline for the Matildas

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

        Cricket T20 world cup trumps the football for me, now. As much as I'm conflicted about T20 as a test match lover

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          How you liking the Australians chances in the ashes this summer?

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

            Pretty bloody good unfortunately. Can't see beyond an Aussie win, and it could be a brutal one

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Very promising, especially seeing the youth coming through for the Matildas. I know it’s a while away but if they can block out the noise behind the scenes, they’re setting themselves up nicely for 2023

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

          Yes a lot of noise behind the scenes, probably won’t end well
          Good to see them carry on field post Olympics

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

    If true re Alonso Azpi, anyone here getting sweet sweet jam with ESR first sub?

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

      You're assuming neither come on. Azpi often does.

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

        Yes. Alonso rarely, thought it said neither were in the squad

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Have Azpi with ESR as first sub but I’m pretty sure he will come on though.

    3. 11SPECIALONE11
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Any reliable sources?

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

        Wouldn’t say reliable but haven’t really followed early chelsea news before

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would if Azpi doesn't play. I'll be sweating towards the end of the Chelsea game!

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

        Wait 5 mins, rumour was Azpi not in squad let’s see

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

      I would……if Alonso doesn’t come on……with my luck though I’m not counting on it

  19. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who should I prioritise getting in Cancelo or Chilwell folks?????

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

      I'd ask this question later on after the games. Anything could happen 🙂

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

        Haha very true mate!!! ….. and someone in my team will have got injured by then probably!! Seems to be the case atm!!

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tough choice. Think I prefer Cancelo

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

        He was my initial plan this week mate have 0,5 to do Alonso to Cancelo, I have Rudiger too

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

      Both...

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

        Very tempting mate!! Would
        Give me TAA, Chillwell, Cancelo and Rudiger

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

    I don’t mind my players getting benched as I have one myself. What I’m annoyed about is the order in which I’ve organised said bench. In no way did I see an Arsenal clean sheet, yet I have White first sun and ESR last.
    I need a spanking.

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

      dont worry, you will get all 3 subs

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

        I’ll kiss a kangaroo if that happens.

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

          Try kissing a 'roo and you'd also get that spanking you're asking for...

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

      Schoolboy error squire

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

        Well yeah, hence the frustration.

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ESR first sub for me, with Armstrong in the lineup. Tense day coming up.

  21. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Dias last week, Azpi this week - this 'having a lot of money in defence' thing isn't working out

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

      It is for me.

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

      I think the pattern here is giving the defenders with the most mins a spell vs the weaker teams.
      Seems safer to bring in attackers when targeting these fixtures

  22. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    No Azpi in the starting lineup. He's going to come on for a 1 point cameo isn't he? Have ESR first on my bench!

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same here

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

    No Tierney or Azpi starts for me, Cancelo owner too 🙁

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t let Pep see this 😆

    2. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ill raise you 1, have Tierney Azpi Lukaku and Cancelo

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

    So does Christensen start or not?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What I want to know as well

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

      Someone said he's up front after the Malmo volley.

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

    Got back to the Hotel yesterday a bit tipsy and ready to tweak my team in shape after a horrid week at work.

    Was my first time in ten years missing the deadline like that. Stupidly enough I also went for tantrum transfers last weekend using my two ft’s. 😀

    Hence I find myself with Kaku vc and in need of Christensen and Cancelo to start.

    Admittedly I did this to myself and deserve to be punished! 😆

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

      I’ll get the whip and Tabasco.

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

        Ooh… now you’re just teasing.

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

        Don't forget the cheese grater

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

          And Macarena

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

    Since May 2021, Azpi was subbed on from the bench twice, there is hope he won’t perform at all if he should receive due rest.

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

      Yeah. That’s so low because he started all the others.

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

        But can’t really see a reason to sub him in other than injury

  27. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    6mins til heartbroken

  28. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My gw probably peaked at about 80mins last night, with double arsenal defence and saka.
    Swift fall back to reality!

    If no alonso im chelsea-less now as well, will be grim

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

    Does the leaked team need have Christiansen starting?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No, but it has Azpil not starting, so you would think he will start.

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

      No

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

      No, he's not starting.
      https://twitter.com/FPL_Rockstar/status/1451857522026029068

  30. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Fellow Havertz cappers u better be hungry

    Cuz very soon WE FEAST

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

      They are hungry. But regardless of that, you’ll all be getting a poppadom with no dip.