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FPL Gameweek 12 Q&A: Best forwards, Jota’s appeal and keep or sell Vardy?

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Gameweek 11 was a bit of a bloodbath, not Fantasy Premier League (FPL) wise, but for many league managers. As FPL players, we have to capitalise on the opportunities that these dismissals present and this will be a theme for many of the questions I discuss in this week’s article. There have also been a few injuries that need to be considered in our decisions.

Q: Who are your top three forward choices at the moment? (dugusaeyo)

A: I figured that we would get probably the most difficult question out of the way first. Its been a bit of a barren wasteland for strikers and it says a lot that the top-scoring striker remains Michail Antonio (£8.2m), despite four blanks in his last five. The West Ham United forward would still make it into my top three despite those lack of returns as I think the Hammers are a genuine top-six side this season and can score against anyone.

For my next two picks, I’m going with new manager bounces. Firstly, Callum Wilson (£7.3m) has experience of working with new manager Eddie Howe and, as we can see from the below image, Howe is an attacking manager and his forwards get a lot of service.

Newcastle United are ranked second for attack difficulty over the next five matches, as per Scout’s ticker, so I think Wilson has the perfect platform to deliver.

The third pick has to be Harry Kane (£12.1m). I can’t really find any statistical data from this season to back this up but I do think he is too good a player to stay out of the spotlight for long. Antonio Conte has a stellar record with his strikers; Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) scored 47 goals in 72 league appearances, Carlos Tevez scored 19 goals from 34 and Diego Costa scored 20 times in 35 league games under the Italian. Spurs have fantastic-looking fixtures and it allows you to retain a premium forward structure to bring in Lukaku or Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m) later.

Q: Is it worth waiting another week for Spurs assets, to maybe get someone like Diogo Jota (£7.5m) this week? Or is the upside with going early greater than the information we can get? (@iamneol)

A: Prior to Gameweek 11, Jurgen Klopp ruled out Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) for a minimum of four weeks. With this being the Brazilian’s second hamstring injury in a short period, Liverpool might take it easy with his return, given how likely they are to depend on him when Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Sadio Mane (£11.9m) go to the African Cup of Nations.

Jota started every match when Firmino was ruled out last time and the main problem with him as a FPL asset has always been a lack of assured minutes.

The above table from FBref.com shows that Jota is ranked third amongst all players for non-penalty expected goals + expected assists (npXG+xA) per 90 minutes this season.

He posted impressive numbers last year, too, which we highlighted in our preseason podcast of @TheFPLWire in the image above. What we have now is a £7.5m asset playing up front, ‘out of position’, for the best attack in the league. Liverpool now have two home fixtures and a game against local rivals Everton, needing wins to keep pace in the title race. If I had to pick between buying a Spurs asset or Jota this week, I would go with the latter. It is also worth mentioning that Liverpool are guaranteed top spot in their Champions League group, so Klopp can afford to rest the Portuguese in the European games.

Q: Keep or sell Jamie Vardy (£10.8m), considering Son Heung-min (£10.3m) and Harry Kane are yet to fire? (@appshaank)

A: Vardy’s stats over the last three Gameweeks, when many brought him in as a Lukaku replacement, have fallen off a cliff. He has zero shots on target over that period and registered an expected goal involvement (xGI) of just 0.35.

Leicester City have been hugely reliant on Youri Tielemans (£6.5m) for creativity this season. Only Bruno Fernandes (£11.7m), Jack Grealish (£7.7m) and Salah have created more chances amongst midfielders than the Belgian’s 22. He was substituted with an injury in Gameweek 11 and there are concerns that he will be out for two or three weeks

Without his distribution, I think Vardy might struggle for service. Brendan Rodgers will likely have to change shape to get him some, with Harvey Barnes (£6.5m) and Ademola Lookman (£6.0m) as wide creators, but I do fear for Vardy’s short-term prospects.

If you can do the move for free, I’d move him on for Kane. I know Spurs have not had a effort on target over the last two matches but Leeds United will always afford their opponents some shots on goal and I have a good feeling about Kane.

Q: Is it time to lose Ivan Toney (£6.7m)? (@FPL_Banger)

A: News has just recently come in that Mathias Jensen (£4.9m) has been diagnosed with Covid. The Dane has been Brentford’s creative force since returning to the side in Gameweek 8.

His total of 13 chances created is head and shoulders above any teammate and will definitely dent their creative output. The Bees are already suffering because of an injury to goalkeeper David Raya (£4.5m), who was a key part of their style. Toney’s numbers are nothing special either, with just four shots on target in as many matches.

It might be worth giving him the Newcastle fixture, as there is always added motivation for a player to score against a previous employer but, if you don’t have other fires to put out this week, I like the move to Wilson. Even though Brentford are top of the fixture ticker shown earlier, I think that Everton and Spurs will prove stiff opposition and Leeds are much stronger on home turf.


That’s all for now, I hope you found the answers useful and I will be back next week with a Watchlist update ahead of Gameweek 12.

333 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you get first?

    1. TAA to play 4 at the back - 4/4/2 or 4/5/1 depends on the fixtures

    2. Jota as a mid upgrade - sticking with 3/5/2 for now

    Rambo/Foster
    Cancelo/Chilwell/James/Livra/Duffy
    Salah/Son/Havertz/Raph/Mbeumo
    Vardy/Toney/4.4

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      TAA

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

      TAA of those options too.
      Midfield is plenty good as is.

  2. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    To afford Son and Chilwell I need to look at a striker for 5.9 max. Already own Ronaldo plus Scarlett (Fodder)

    Are there any decent options?

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Armstrong or Hwang

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably Pukki. Not overly keen on Hwang and Armstrong/Borja are rotation risks

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

      If you need a reliable starter its basically King, Hwang or Pukki. The only one of them I'd even consider is Hwang but the fixtures are turning pretty bad soon (esp 15-18)

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

        I'm looking for a striker in this price field too.....its v slim pickings

        Pukki has some nice fixtures and a new manager.....

        Saints lads don't seem to be nailed... not convinced hwang is either....

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

    Thoughts on how to bring in TAA? 2fts 0.2itb

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, Chilwell ,R.James,
    Salah, Raphinha, ESR,Gallagher
    CR7, Vardy, Antonio,

    Subs: Foster, Livra, Manquillo,D.Luiz

    Thanks

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lose Ronaldo or Vardy to Wilson, upgrade Manquillo?

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lose Vardy or Ronaldo

  4. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Haven't been here much recently but the hive mind does always make me laugh. Gallagher was the hot thing at the start of the season... then went on a run of blanks and people sold him. Now he's got 2 hauls and everyone thinks he's essential again. Ofc he's a good asset for that price but with most players around that price you're going to get inconsistency from them and predicting where they haul is impossible.

    For me someone like gallagher and ESR are not priority transfers rn because they could easily go on a run of blanks and the player that I'm replacing them for might still do something. If I have a week where I'm happy with most of my team that's when I'll consider bringing them in. No need to rush it though with the fixtures both palace and arsenal have coming up.

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

      Palace fixtures are pretty good though, and definitely part of the appeal. Agree that Gallagher is maybe a bit overhyped as FPL option though - I'm looking at Zaha instead

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not for his price? 5.8m expect a blank or 2 but really ticks along nicely

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

          I mean I said he was a good asset for the price. And yeh, I think he's a solid option just not someone you should be taking hits for/prioritizing to get in.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Did you sell Gallagher too?

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They are more consistent than most more expensive players.

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

      Palace have good fixtures from an attacking standpoint. Obviously it’s no guarantee of points (see exhibit A: Brentford), but I’ve been burned before by thinking young players like Gallagher and ESR couldn’t keep their form up, and belatedly realising they’re the real deal

  5. lets talk about 6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz and Vardy to son and Wilson or Jesus for a -4?

    or keep vardy and do havertz to foden for free?.

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foden has a sea of green coming up right?

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle only have 4 decent fixtures what's the plan after that?

      1. lets talk about 6
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        WC

  6. El_Gigante
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who's the best 4.0 defender (for second / third spot on the bench)? Johnson or Manquillo?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Johnson

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Johnson

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Johnson

  7. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How essential is Chelsea mid? I have Havertz but looking to sell for either Son or Jota. But then I have only Chilwell. Should I get Mount instead? Not keen on selling Raphina tbh :/

    Salah Havertz Raphina ESR DLuiz*
    Vardy Wilson Antonio

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not essential at all. Sell Havertz to Jota. Lukaku pushing his recovery over the IB as well

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not essential at all

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

      Not essential, but one of Chilwell or James is.

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

      Mount's xGI stats are extraordinary (and ranked in the top 4/5 mids even before the hattrick) and I'm very happy to keep him for now. But I agree that James and Chilwell are still the top Chelsea options

  8. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Ivan Toney the most overrated pick in FPL?

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Who is in your opinion?

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

          I can't think of anyone else

          1. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Same. All the prices rises and consistent blanks. Never seen anything like it

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      Probably

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota got to be up there

  9. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Vardy and Allan
    B) Jota and Jimenez (Have Hwang)
    C) Jota and Wilson

    Best pair?

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

      Are you starting Allan for option A?
      (If not who starts?)

      I have Jota and Jimenez myself - not really considering Wilson, but if I was starting from scratch I might chose him over Jimenez for the fun of it. And with Hwang already I don’t think Wolves score enough for both.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not starting Allan, he's Fodder, would start Hwang or Livramento

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

          For this week I think you should start Livramento regardless of anything.

    2. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C if you already have Hwang

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

    how on earth did Brentford go from rattling in 3 against Liverpool at home to barely being able to score a goal against Norwich also at home in the space of a few weeks

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Inconsistency of championship players

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's not so unusual for the league to have a Robin Hood team that does well on the counter against top teams, but struggles when they have to go on the attack against poor teams. Wolves in their promotion season were similar.

      Brentford were a prime candidate to be this type of team, seeing as they didn't come close to winning the Championship last year, which should say something about how they often do against weak opposition. It was Norwich, not Brentford, that dominated the kind of opposition they see in the Championship.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Injuries are one part of the story. Norwich also had big drop in form when they were up last time. Pukki scored vs Liverpoll and hattie next week, but towards Xmas they got fatigued and injuries related to that.

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Football is unpredictable

  11. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Okie - I’d like to have some fun with my ft.

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, Azpi, Chillwell, Livramento
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Gallagher
    Antonio, Jimenez

    (Foster, Vardy, Duffy, Brownhill)
    3.8itb, 1ft

    a/ Brownhill > Cornet (bench Jimenez)
    b/ Raphinha > Son (perfect money)
    c/ Duffy > TAA (bench Jimenez)
    d/ Vardy > Kane (bench Jimenez, leaves enough money for Azpi > TAA next week)
    e/ Azpi > TAA (do Vardy > Kane next week)
    f/ Azpi + Vardy > TAA + Kane (-4)

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

      E

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

        I hate that this is most likely the correct answer. Feels so boring but TAA is only going to hurt me from here on out.

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

          D could be good too. I suppose TAA can wait one more GW.

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

          You need solid foundation to be able to do exciting things. I made a mistake by selling TAA and had to correct it last week. Watching Liverpool play without TAA is pure pain.

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

            I feel like TAA is the only gap - otherwise not many players can hurt a lot.
            Happened to WC when he was injured so it made sense to move on (I thought).

            I have been avoiding getting him back though - easily could have last week.

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

              I wildcarded him out GW7 and it has cost me.......I am about to get him for Dias with my FT and I'm sure that I will probably lose points on it!

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

      A seems like the most fun option

  12. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Livramento
    Salah Foden Jota
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    (Gunn Saka Semedo Sissoko)
    1 FT & 0.0m

    A) Saka ➡️ Gallagher (Bench Livra)
    B) Vardy ➡️ Wilson (Free up cash for other upgrades)
    C) Save FT

    Thoughts?

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

      B or C. Saka is a fine pick and I'd be happy to play Livra against Norwich.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think I should probably sell Vardy this week and free up cash for other transfers and flexibility. If I save I'll have the same problem the week after as well.

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

          Makes sense. Wilson looks like a great differential for the next 4.

  13. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez to Guaita the obvious move here?
    1ft 3.0 mil itb.

    --Sanchez
    --TAA--Cancelo--Rudi--Chilwell--Livra
    --Salah--Gallagher
    --Antonio--Hwang--Vardy.

    Thanks guys.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me. Very low ceiling move as Sanchez will be back the week after.
      I would be looking to sell Vardy and upgrade that midfield a bit.

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bench is Steer--Gray--Raphinia--ASR.

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

        Would start Raph over Hwang myself.

        Definitely wouldn’t waste a transfer on a keeper.

        Easy enough to roll - or maybe there’s someone to move Gray to that interests you? Cornet for me.

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

      Waste of a transfer if you ask me. Would rather replace Gray or Vardy

  14. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which jammy so and so is getting all the points when players are on hot runs and getting off in time? Gallagher and Vardy have killed me.

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

      I took Gallagher out in GW8.....

      For Emile Smith-Rowe 😉

  15. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    whats the Best midfielder and attacker combo for 10m?

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

      Do you have to play both?

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

        Nah, they'd both be bench players, but I'd have a few rotation risk players ahead of them

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

      Tiny budget. If your relying on someone actually playing then you’re maxed out at 5.6 for any one spot.

      Mbeumo stands out with a 4.4fwd

      Broja at 5.0 I like - you could get Rice at 5.0 in the mid - 90 minute player.

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

        I'm was looking at MBeuno + Davis or Broja and Allen/McArther.

        The latter means I can upgrade from Steele to Foster (on WC)

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

          Like the latter too. Firmly puts the midfield 5th bench and won’t tempt you to play them.

  16. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger, Livra, Lowton,
    Grealish, Salah, Son, Raphinha, D. Luiz
    Toney, Antonio, Jimenez

    2 FT, 1m ITB

    Thinking:
    Grealish + Toney -> Jota + Wilson
    Also like Gallagher, Zaha, Cornet, ESR alternatively to Jota... thoughts?

  17. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Vardy, Son and Toney to Kane, Havertz and Wilson for a -4 hit?

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

      Simple answer, no.

      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Longer answer? Would you keep all 3, sell any?

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

          No guarantee Havrtz starts the next game. The 2 forwards are on the chopping block for a few here. Might sell Vardy but after Chelsea he could do well

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can you do Toney to Wilson?

      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, also have an addition FT.

        1. Boly Would
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I'd just do that of those moves. Vardy has some nice fixtures after Chelsea.

          1. Fred the Red
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers!

    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would keep Son, most likely keep Toney.

      Would sell Vardy. Don’t know why you would want to bring in Havertz, his ceiling seems quite low.

      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

  18. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I’ve had Meslier since GW5 and he’s done hardly anything, so I’ve had enough but would be typical if Leeds kept a few cleanies now.

    Would you keep OR get rid and move to Lloris/De Gea (both have very nice fixtures coming up).

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

      Sell

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sell. But prefer a 4.5 range of keeper tbh.

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

        I do usually as well, just a bit stubborn to get Ramsdale now everyone else seems to own him.

        Don’t like the other 4.5 keepers much.

        1. Free Hat
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ramsdale not that highly owned though...10%

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

          Don't be stubborn is all . Stubborness made me Cpt Sa

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

            Oops ignore lol meant to delete

  19. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I'd very much appreciate your help here, friends:

    Ramsdale, Foster
    TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Dias, Livramento
    Salah, Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo, Luiz
    Vardy, Antonio, Toney

    2 ft

    A. Mbeumo to Gallagher, Toney to Armstrong
    B. Vardy to Jimi/Wilson, Luiz to Smith-Rowe, Mbeumo to Zaha (- 4)
    C. Vardy to Jimi/Wilson, Mbeumo to Gallagher/ESR
    D. Toney to Wilson, Mbeumo to McArthur/Normann (bench anyway)

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

      B

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

        B

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

          Thanks much!

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

        Thank you, sir!

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

      I’d do C with Gallagher.

      B seems too much - you’ll be benching a lot from that lineup.

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

        Thank you, sir. Cheers! If I may: better do it now or wait for potential injuries?

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

      Agree on B - would go Wilson over Jim I think

      Also might hold off Mbeumo to Zaha a week. Burnley home are a tough proposition and Newcastle away could be great for attack.

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

        Very helpful, sir, I appreciate it!

  20. Champione
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) White + Ronaldo > TAA + Antonio/Wilson
    B) Ronaldo > Kane
    C) Save

    Guaita
    Cancelo Chilwell James Livramento
    Salah Son Foden Raphinha
    Ronaldo Toney

    Gunn White Gray Richardson

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

      A is for -4?

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

        But I would get TAA asap.

      2. Champione
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        -4 yes. Not worried about the hit. More of a strategic choice whether to go without TAA for a few weeks or play defensive

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

      C

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt remove ronaldo with watford next!
      Im thinking of bringing him in for 1 week 😀

  21. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    My WC team is very template but is there anything you'd change:

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA Chilwell James Cancelo Livra
    Salah Raph Foden (ESR McArthur)
    Kane Toney (Broja)
    0.4ITB

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

      Only the complete frontline 🙂

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

        Not especially helpful

        V dubious about Kane given form over last 6 months really and Toney just isn't doing it. Going Spurs I'd get Son first for sure and that allows you Antonio who'll I suspect you'll want as soon as the City fixture is done.

        McArthur is at imminent risk of losing his starting slot post IB as Eze is all but fit now - having played 90 minutes at the weekend in an U23s match.

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

      I'm surprised you still want Toney. Would also remove Kane & upgrade McArthur

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

        Toney to Wilson, Kane to Son, Jota in...

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      We have the exact same defense, I believe it's set and forget now. There is small chance that Livra to Stones and playing 5 at the back becomes an option, but wouldn't go there yet. I guess Toney gets his last chance and out he goes then. Since you have Kane over Son, it limits your options and I don't see what you can do with Toney in the near future, perhaps downgrade to get Jota for Raph?

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

        Sorry, that's WC team 😉

  22. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy + Havertz ➡ Wilson + Son

    Y/N ??

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

      Good moves

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Y

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on whether Lukaku and Werner are fit for me. Havertz not a bad pick imo.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do you reckon they won't be back for the Leicester game ?

        1. Free Hat
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure. Would wait for pressers till they are confirmed fit.

  23. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just enough money in the bank to do Vardy+Mbeumo to
    C. Ronaldo(or maybe Kane) +Jota for free.
    Not too bad an upgrade me thinks.

  24. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Got 2FT to use here, won't be making any moves just yet but any early thoughts on what to do? 0.2m in the bank.

    Sanchez
    TAA - Rudiger - Cancelo - Chilwell
    Salah - Son - ESR
    Toney - Vardy - Antonio

    Steele - Gray - Livra Sissoko

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

      With 2 ft:s I would get a playing gk.

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

        Sorry, didn't notice Steele.

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

      Gray to Gallagher

    3. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      With 2FTs I'd take the opportunity to shift to 442. Sell Vardy/Toney & upgrade Gray

  25. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Remember a little while back when a new manager went to Spurs and people were discussing getting their attackers from the first week with a good fixture thinking they’d hit the ground running?? (Literally last week).

    Why are folks keen on Wilson all of a sudden?
    Brentford aren’t bad. Arsenal are really good. Norwich have shown signs of improvement and Burnley is decent this year too.

    I guess it’s because no forwards are any good?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's slim picking amongst the attackers at the moment, but it won't take much to change that.

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Like you said. Losing patience, no one else, taking a punt.

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I've got Ings and if he's out I'll get rid for Wilson. My other forwards are Jimi and Toney, so not much else out there. BRE ars NOR BUR still a good run of fixtures tbh.

  26. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    FPL aside, Bowen is probably the best West Ham player right now. Even in context of FPL, he ain't bad either.

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

      Agree , I had a lot of faith in him last season but he never quite hit the heights. Tough to bring him in in the short term but firmly back on the radar when WH fixtures ease

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

        Westham are challenging for top4 this year. Just bring him in. They can score against anyone

  27. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What forward 8.6 and under would you get in for Vardy? I need the funds to swap Greenwood for Son.

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson

  28. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale foster
    Taa james cancelo duffy livra
    Salah raphinha mbeumo esr foden
    Antonio vardy hwang

    2.7 itb 2ft

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

      Tough but time a plenty. Getting Son may take a hit may not , hopefully it becomes clearer after the internationals

  29. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2fts and not sure what to do. Thinking dias and vardy to regulion and kane. Any other options? I've 0.9 itb
    Team is
    Ramsdale Foster
    Taa Cancelo dias chilwell livramento
    Salah raphina Brownhill foden mbeumo
    Vardy Antonio Armstrong

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

      James before Regullon by a mile , then see whats left

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

      I'd still wait and see before going heavy on Spurs, but I'm curious to hear other people's thoughts as well

  30. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Classic dilemma: transfer now and avoid price rises or transfer closer to deadline after possible injuries during IB?

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

      Wait , if you can , TV grossly overrated on here

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

        I always thought so, but I thought I could be on the wrong. Thanks, mate.

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

          Have a look at TVs end of season of top 20 , invariably 13 to 15 have low to moderate TVs

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

            Touché!

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

            That said I also try to increase TV when it looks safe to do so. And if I am really fixed on getting a player in I will take a risk early to avoid being priced out

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

      Ideally wait, only move if very sure on moves!

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

        Cheers!