Pro Pundits - Sam

Will there be a new manager bounce at Spurs and what does it mean for FPL managers?

The last two years as a Tottenham Hotspur fan have been difficult to handle.

Parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino back in December 2019 has seen Spurs have four different managers in the last two years. And with Nuno Espirito Santo sacked after just four months and one day in charge, it will once again signal more changes. Whether these changes are for the better or not remains to be seen, both from a football and a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective.

Spurs now find themselves linked widely with the same managers that were rumoured over the summer prior to Nuno’s appointment. One of them, Antonio Conte, is expected to be announced as new head coach later on Tuesday, but if he is, should we invest in Spurs assets?

As FPL managers, we always look for a new manager bounce as this can make certain assets prime targets for investment. When Jose Mourinho took over at Spurs in November 2019, he won four of his opening five fixtures – registering 14 goals and just one clean sheet. Ryan Mason collected three wins in the first five fixtures when he took over as interim head coach in April 2021, managing 10 goals and two clean sheets. Nuno Espirito Santo, like Mason, recorded a trio of wins in his first five but with just three goals. And although he began with three clean sheets, it was followed by a pair of 3-0 defeats.

Jose Mourinho Ryan MasonNuno Espirito Santo
West Ham 2-3 Spurs (W)Spurs 2-1 Southampton (W)Spurs 1-0 Man City (W)
Spurs 3-2 Bournemouth (W)Spurs 4-0 Sheffield United (W)Wolves 0-1 Spurs (W)
Man United 2-1 Spurs (L)Leeds 3-1 Spurs (L)Spurs 1-0 Watford (W)
Spurs 5-0 Burnley (W)Spurs 2-0 Wolves (W)Crystal Palace 3-0 Spurs (L)
Wolves 1-2 Spurs (W)Aston Villa 2-1 Spurs (L)Spurs 0-3 Chelsea (L)

There could be some potential for a new manager bounce, especially when you look at the forthcoming fixtures.

The North Londoners sit top of our Season Ticker from now until Gameweek 17 and in that time they will play four bottom half sides. Many FPL managers, myself included, were already looking at this run with optimism before the managerial switch, earmarking Gameweek 11 as a point of investment. However, with a series of awful performances where the Lilywhites have failed to look interested, my desire to spend the level of FPL budget needed to own a Spurs player was minimal.

The injury to Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) ahead of Gameweek 9 meant I had a difficult decision to make. Free up money and downgrade Lukaku to Ivan Toney (£6.6m), play it safe with the in-form player of the time Jamie Vardy (£10.8m), or go early on my original plan to invest in Spurs from Gameweek 11 – even though their performances made me far from keen on this – by getting Harry Kane (£12.1m).

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 9? 5

I immediately questioned my decision when Kane was the only player to blank across my Gameweek 9 team, but when you make a decision for the long-term, you need to stick by it for at least a couple of Gameweeks. Kane’s performance against Manchester United in Gameweek 10, much like the majority of the team, was awful and therefore I was pondering on freeing up the money in spite of this fantastic fixture run.

However, the decision to part company with Nuno has made me stop in my tracks.

In the first five league matches under Mourinho, Kane brought in three goals and one assist, while under Ryan Mason he was unavailable for the first match and was returning early from injury yet still managed a goal. Whilst these stats aren’t eye-watering and Kane seems a shadow of the player he once was, the combination of fixtures and the right managerial arrival could potentially see FPL returns from Kane in the next few weeks.

Meanwhile Son Heung-Min (£10.2m), who was the preferred pick for many managers ahead of this run of games, also has a good record under new managers. Son registered two goals and three assists in the first five under Mourinho, three goals and one assist in Mason’s first five, then two goals for Nuno’s start.

However, it is the out-of-favour Dele Alli‘s (£6.4m) form under new managers which is somewhat more interesting. He has notched four goals and four assists throughout the first five games of those three managers. If he regains his place in the team under Conte, this is something to keep an eye on.

As a gift to FPL managers, Conte spoke in the summer about how he would use Kane if he was his manager:

“Many praise Harry Kane for his ability to go get the ball and play with the team, such as with the equaliser against Denmark. But it’s in the box where he’s clinical and as a coach, I would always keep him in there because he’s devastating.”

Antonio Conte on Harry Kane

Under Nuno, Spurs have been a shadow of their former selves, sitting 17th across the division for goals scored, 19th for goal attempts and shots in the box, plus 17th for expected goals (xG). As an FPL manager invested in their attack, as well as a Spurs fan, this is something that will need to be rectified quickly. We could see Conte deploy his favourite 3-5-2 formation, with Son playing out-of-position alongside Kane in a move which benefits both of them from an FPL perspective.

Moreover, it could mean that we could finally invest in the Spurs defence, as with Sergio Reguilon (£5.0m) and Emerson Royal (£4.9m) playing as wing-backs, their potential for attacking returns could be very interesting.

I am planning to wait and see what happens, with a close eye on the game at Everton in Gameweek 11. However, for those who aren’t currently invested in Spurs, there is potential to go early.

Tottenham Hotspur v Everton past results, via 11v11

With the run of fixtures that Tottenham have, as well as the potential for us to see Son playing out-of-position, I would be tempted to go early on the South Korean captain. Meanwhile, Saturday evening’s performance highlighted how important Reguilon is both in terms of defence and attack, thus I would be looking at a move for him or Royal on the other flank ahead of the Gameweek 12 deadline.

As a Kane owner, I’ll be holding fire and hoping to see a revival of the player I have loved so much over the last few seasons. It’s time for the big players to stand up, be counted, back the new manager and get their season restarted.

Sam FPLFamily <p>Fantasy Football Scout's General Manager. Half of the FPLFamily. Pundit on the FPL Pod, Fantasy Show and Sky Sports News&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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  1. thepancakeman123
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do you agree with this bench and its order?

    Sanchez
    Trent, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Duffy
    Salah, Havertz, Raphinha, Gallagher
    Ronaldo, Toney

    Steele, Livramento, Sarr, Broja

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Since you have Sanchez in goal, I would play Livramento & bench Duffy.

      1. thepancakeman123
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It's Newcastle though

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Wilson can nick one in.

          1. thepancakeman123
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I suppose. Tbf I'll probably end up having Livramento and Duffy anyway. I've had Rudiger and Azpi for 4 weeks and each week only one of them has played lol

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Never bench Livramento!

      1. thepancakeman123
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It's Newcastle though

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Don't forget Callum Pancakeman

      1. thepancakeman123
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He's been noted. But Newcastle having probably about 20% possession vs Brighton has also been noted lol

    4. TR1CKY TREES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play Livra, bench Duffy. Wilson is dangerous and can score in that game

    5. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I agree Duffy over Livra. Only question is if Broja is declared fit

      1. TR1CKY TREES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If you prefer Broja then start him and have Livra first on bench to come if Broja doesn't start

  2. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    are you selling Antonio or keeping? If selling.. For Whom?

    1. Root
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      For Toney. Need the money.

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      keeping

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping. I fancy playing more attacking teams should benefit him and his numbers have been good for the past few weeks, probably should have had 2 assists on Sunday.

    4. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keep

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping

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

      Keeping.

    7. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tempted to sell for toney

    8. TR1CKY TREES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Next five GWs they play the strongest defences so far this season. I think Jimenez/Toney/Watkins will better Antonio over the next five GWs

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldnt be so sure, and if so, the gain would be small imo.

        I cant see WHM without chances even against that kind of an opposition.

        1. TR1CKY TREES
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I would see it as a way to climb the ranks and an opportunity to take advantage of Jimenez's fixtures as he's coming into some form. Although I will be getting Kane if he fires this weekend

    9. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney for Son cash. Bowen is becoming ever more influential now.

      1. TR1CKY TREES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Bowen a great shout, absolutely superb stats. But the fixtures put me off

    10. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sold for Toney last week. Fixtures are awful. He might nab 1 on the break in 1 or 2 of the next 5 but hopefully Toney can exceed that

    11. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Out for Hwang, gives me a lot of flexibility. Have Kane already and can now bring in Son this week with remaining FT or roll it until next week with a WC in hand.

    12. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping, but already have Toney

    13. Pops15
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looking to move for Toney to free up cash for Kane or Son.

      Antonio has 2 returns in the last 7. People need to relax, hes not lighting the world on fire like he was the first 2 or 3 games.

  3. Aimar
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If u have son would youBring in kane now for free or wait till gw12 ?

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

      Who would you be bringing him in for?

      1. Aimar
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have jesus will bench him

    2. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane has looked rubbish and however good Conte is, it’s too soon and I don’t see him hauling this weekend. That said, if you hope to get him for GW12, doing it early might also catch some early price rises.

      1. Aimar
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have jesus and i am not convinced with being a wing

        Also have cancelo and dias so i might wait on kane and just do dias for regaliuon

    3. TR1CKY TREES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm waiting to see how Kane gets on this weekend and his heat map will show if he is further advanced. If he is playing higher up he will be coming in for Watkins for GW12, alongside Son for the excellent fixtures

      1. Aimar
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yea i think it is better to wait
        I was going to get auba this gw as i think he will brace but i am going to wait

      2. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        A pen and two assists from deeper position would still be a haul though.

        1. Aimar
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Two assists for son would be lovely ☺️

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Have Son; not interested in Kane at all at the moment

      1. Aimar
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I may go for reguilon this weekend

  4. Rbyrne95
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who we thinking could be a good differential (C) this gameweek? maybe vardy or chelsea defence?

    Reckon If I had Son I'd take a punt for (C).

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Salah. Don’t go elsewhere

      1. Rbyrne95
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I know, I guess it's just fun to consider. I have only not went captain sensible once and it miraculously paid off with Salah's only blank ha! Top 26k atm so it'll be sensible option.

        1. TR1CKY TREES
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          With that rank there's no need to take risks

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

      James is tempting if he gets a rest in CL but I'll probably play it safe with Salah.

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney seems obvious

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tempted to go with Vardy. Have Son & may captain him GW12/15 but will use the Eve game to have a look 1st for some improvement in Spurs' creativity

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

    Fernandez
    TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger, Livramento
    Raphinha, Salah(C), Gallagher, Havertz
    Antonio, Vardy

    Bench: 4.0, Benrahma, Duffy, Dennis.

    1FT. £1m.

    My bench is super strong for the coming week. Am I doing it wrong or is it the perfect week to play bench boost for my team?

    1. banskt
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Last two weeks, I had 12 points from Dennis and 13 points from Gallagher sitting on the bench. Maybe that's also a hindsight bias.

    2. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I personally wouldn't. Feel like the only good fixture is Duffy with Brighton and even then Wilson may score a golaso.

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m benching Antonio 😆

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I also want to play Duffy over Antonio and Benrahma. Still considering, not quite sure.

  6. The Blackadder
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I currently have no Chelsea players and have slipped a few places down my huge money league, already done Gilmore to ESR this week so have no spare money.
    Do I
    A use my FH chip this week
    B take a -4/-8 hit this week to get get Chilwell/James or both
    C do nothing and pray that Burnley nick a goal?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you feel you need Chelsea def then take a hit, free hit is far too valuable to use on that and you'll still have the same issue after the IB anyway

    2. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Def dont use FH for this. Better for DG week

  7. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I think i will wait and see how spurs plays under conte. Personally i wont rush. Conte is a champion but i Don't think he can change things overnight. I wouldnt touch kane Too. He seems unhappy, Doesn't matter under conte or nuno. He wants to win trophies.

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

      It might take some time for Conte to get his tactics across but sometimes a change in manager can provide an instant morale boost.

    2. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I agree with Kane, but if you're wanting a punt it could be a shout with Son (or even Kane tbh). His record with new managers and Conte using Regulion and Emerson in wingback system could be cool.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This is rather narrow minded, the overall aim of FPL is to grab the points before they happen, and this is an ideal situation, new manager can instantaneously change the dynamic of the whole team

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This. Fantastic fixtures, two world class FPL assets and now one of the best managers in the world. This is a huge opportunity to be taken advantage of.

    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He's about to become even less happy once he is forced to eat salad for breakfast lunch and dinner by il tiranno

    5. TR1CKY TREES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      See how Spurs do this weekend and if they pass the eye test then bring Kane in. That's my plan anyway

    6. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon Conte will focus on the back first. Stop conceeding.

  8. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Better GW 11 punt?

    Aubameyang (WAT) or Kane (tot)

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane playing against his own team 😀

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That's probably intentional

      2. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nothing new there this season lol

    2. Aimar
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Auba will haul

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

    If Cancelo plays 90 in CL I'm going to consider benching him for White or Livramento. Could see Pep going with the more conservative duo of Walker and Zinchenko to protect against United's counter attack.

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty sure cancelo will start against utd.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Field day

  10. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    31 point bench last GW
    One of my worst ever 🙄

    This week…
    Foster Antonio Livramento Semedo

    Eugh

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If it helps, someone in a mini-league of mine left Mount and Cresswell on the bench last week, 36pts for just those two

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ouch…. But doesn’t help 🙂

    2. banskt
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Difficult benching this week. We are all working towards a template team.

    3. Gross Blank Point
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That beat my GW score

  11. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo + Antonio + benrahma —>

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Ronaldo

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane, Hwang, Foden

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If you have to sell all of them, that would be my targets.

  12. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you rather:

    A) Raphinha to Gallagher/ESR
    B) Toney to Hwang

    A) could be an option this week, but I would give Toney Norwich.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Neither

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If I want to bring Kane in, I have to downgrade one of the two. If I want to being Foden, I have to sell both.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd keep both for this week, Raphinha is up against a team that's conceded twice in 5 of their last 6 (and someone here said that the majority of goals conceded by Leicester have been from his flank). Toney has Norwich, even if he's not in good form you have to give him that game

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sure, maybe this question will be better next week.

    3. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Save FT..

      I think both Raph and Toney are don't Buy/Sell options atm..

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I am reluctant to sell, but I think I ll need funds.

      2. Root
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Toney against Norwich next week, Newcastle after that. How is that a don't buy?

    4. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If these are your biggest problems, your team must be in pretty good shape! Save.

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Wildcarded in 9 so yes, Foden is the greatest threat for me at the moment.

  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Last Man Standing GW10 (1989 teams)

    Safety score = 37
    Top score = 89
    LMS average = 51 (-1.19) = 49.81

    161 teams to be removed, 1828 teams through to GW11
    Congrats to all the survivors 🙂
    Minimum scores needed can be found on http://torresmagiclms.simplesite.com/

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

  14. Catona75
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which one:

    1) Dias to James for free
    2) Dias to James and Foden to Son for -8 (need to free up some cash doing Townsend to Normann)?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1 in a day or 2

    2. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1

    3. Aimar
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dias to Reguilon

  15. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best combo? Would be a straight swap FT.

    Out:
    A. Jota
    B. Benrahma
    C. Gray

    In:
    1. Gallagher
    2. Son

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C2 for me, if u can afford. If not then C1

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

      Gray > Son

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Gray to Son

    4. premierleaguesgreatestevert…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking of downgrading Vardy to Jiminez to free up funds to bring in Son. Also Dias/Azpi not working out for me atm, thinking of losing one for TAA...

      Ramsdale Foster
      Azpi Dias Rudiger Livra Duffy
      Raph Salah Saka Sarr Gallagher
      Vardy Antonio Toney

      Any advice please?

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

      Ronaldo > Toney this week for FT or next week in combo with Gray > Son?

      Reluctant to sell Ronaldo but has to be done in order to get Son for 12 which has gone up in my priorities.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think Son can cover the hit this week?

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

          Would mean benching Antonio or Cancelo.

          The other option is to lose Vardy instead of Ronaldo.

          Vardy + Gray > Son + King

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Vardy is a keep this GW given how poor Leeds are.

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

              Yeah I meant like roll FT this week and then do it next week.

              The question is Ronaldo out this week with the worst fixture for Toney with the best fixture or is Ronaldo just that good that he'll probably outscore Toney regardless?

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Surely Toney can do decently in the next 2. You would have scored vs Spurs and probably against Norwich and Newcastle. Doubt you'd score vs Man City though.

      2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I've looked at this for my Ronaldo teams on Fanteam... and I don't like it. Watford is as juicy a fix for CR7 in gw12 and he will be super motivated for City.

        Do you have ESR? If not I would switch Gray to him and maybe make peace with doing a big switch after the Leeds game in gw13, armed with more info and possibly even a new target (Kane/Reggy)

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

          Yeah this is for FanTeam.

          I'm leaning towards roll FT this week. Then next week Vardy + Gray > Broja/King + Son.

          1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            If Broja is back in time for Norwich that could be a really nice move (and even if he isn't) and you give yourself the option to follow up with Ronny-> Kane in 13 for a powerful differential if Conte works instant magic

      3. ANGRY PERSON
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Unless you think you will be priced out, do it next week because of international break.

    6. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Guys, I know that it is the 'normal' that you should use BB for a double gameweek, but I have never found that the best.

      Considering this week - what do you think?

      Foster (ars) Ramsdale (WAT)
      Livra (AVL) TAA (whu) James (BUR) Duffy (NEW) Cancelo (mu)
      Hav (CHE) Salah (whu) Mbeumo (NOR) ESR (WAT) Foden (mu)
      Armstrong (AVL) Toney (NOR) Kane (eve)

      Any views would be most appreciated.

      1. ANGRY PERSON
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fixtures looks good. Could work

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks. Yes, I have two FT. I was going to just 'waste' it on Armstrong to fodder so I can upgrade Havertz to Son after the international break. Or Kane to Vardy this week.

          They are the other options I am considering.

          1. ANGRY PERSON
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah. Not every week you will have 15 playing players. As long as you are happy with fixture,Might as well use the bb now

      2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think you are missing why BB in say gw 37 is so powerful, it's not just that it's a dgw, it's that you have accumulated all your wealth over the course of the season to unleash.

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          When the season may be over and some of the teams are playing fringe players. You are right. I can hear myself advising people against what I am suggesting in previous seasons, but something about these fixtures is screaming do it!

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            You should do what's right for your team. It's a difficult chip. Playing this chip early may give you better flexibility moving forward.

            Usually it never works for me either, but last season I lost 30pts playing it in a single gw over a dbl.

    7. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wonder if Son will be playing up-top in a 352 or wide in a 343. Excellent asset either way, but if he's playing up top that makes him closer to essential with Norwich, Leeds, Burnley to come, Conte effect and only 10M.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Wait and see. Conte might still be counting his signing bonus.

    8. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1FT 0 ITB any suggestions please.. thanks

      Sa
      Christensen Cancelo Trent Livra
      Salah Raph Mbuemo
      Antonio Vardy Kane

      Steer D.Luiz Sissoko Williams.

    9. Basic_
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would you play Livra (AVL) or Antonio (LIV) this week?

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio

      2. cheese XL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio

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    11. KieranKA
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have exactly enough money to do Azpi + Mount --> Reguilon + Son right now (and 2 free transfers), but I will be priced out of that move by tomorrow. What would you recommend?

      Option 1: Azpi --> James/Chilwell, hope they gain enough value over 1 week to cover Son price rise
      Option 2: Azpi and Antonio --> Reguilon and Jimenez this week, Mount --> Son next week
      Option 3: Antonio --> Jimenez this week, Azpi + Mount --> Reguilon + Son next week
      Option 4: Azpi + Mount --> Reguilon + Son today

      Thanks!

    12. Pepe
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Rudiger & Cresswell or TAA & Livra?

    13. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Which trio?
      A) ASM, Son, White
      B) Kane, Allan, Reguilon