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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 12 preview and latest team plans

Andy North and Mark Sutherns are back after the internationals, with the latter breaking a recent hiatus from Blackbox to chat Fantasy Premier League (FPL) once again.

Mark is recording for our subscribers every Gameweek throughout the upcoming campaign, so sign up via this link in order to see his regular appearances.

With four new manager appointments, a clamour for Spurs attacking assets and the regular flirtation with an alternative to Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) as captain, there’s plenty for Andy and Mark to chew over.

And of course, they dip into their own teams to chat their current thinking ahead of Saturday’s much anticipated deadline.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA James Chilwell Cancelo Livra
    Salah Son Mbuemo
    Antonio Toney
    (Foster: Vardy ESR Brownhill)

    Dilemma. I want to shift funds to midfield for Jota and Foden medium term. Do I go now or hold?

    A. Vardy+B'hill to Jota+Davis (then Mbuemo to Foden next week).
    B. Hold. Do the moves next week with the torment that Vardy has Watford.

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B. Because vardy has Watford regardless and you'll not take a hit.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        My team will forever be stuck. Nothing itb!

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

      Give Mbuemo and Toney this week, if they underperform drop them to upgrade Mbuemo

  2. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Azpi to James or Raphinha to Jota? I'm pretty sure Azpi will finally get some minutes in Premier League, otherwise him to James would be a pretty obvius move. I think it can wait a week. And btw. how long is Firmino expected to be out?

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think firmino is December at some point, likely mid December

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

        This is pure rumour / guesswork.

        “Bobby [is] getting closer but not for the weekend. We’ll see, that will take a little bit longer still.”

        Sound like it could be sooner than mid Dec to me. So I decided against Jota

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Azpi to James, think if Azpi plays he will be RCB of a back 3, James is red hot

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

    Last decision on the WC,

    Steele ¦ Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Reguilon Livramento
    Salah Son [X] Gallagher Mbeumo
    [X]
    ¦ Rudiger King Davis

    A) Jota + Vardy
    B) Cornet + Kane?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Dr. Jepsen
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A
      Rudiger to James too

    4. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    Who to bench this week please?

    A) ESR

    B) Toney

    Cheers

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      ESR

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

      A

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

      A

    5. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

  5. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Townsend, Henry & Benrahma to Sissoko, Regullon & Son for -8 mad? Should I wait and do it for -4 later?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone? Thought someone might return the favour after I answered so many others…

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

      Don’t do it, not worth-8

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

      They all seem ripe for selling but I might try some other way to get in Son without the others for -4..? Hard to say how without seeing full team

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

      Mad. Any way you could do just 1FT and improve the team? Ben and Henry are playable this weekd, imo

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

        I wouldnt play Henry fwiw

    5. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks. I’ll save and do -4 next

      1. cb68
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't

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

    Havertz to Jota or roll FT?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Long term I would

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

      Yes

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

      Roll. Lukaku still out

  7. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Jota -4
    B- Foden -4
    C- Raphinha
    D- King

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d go with what you want long term

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

      Raph for now, reassess later

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

      Hold no hit

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

      Foden a doubt. Jota guaranteed to start. If long term I'd go B though.

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

    GW12 offers so much promise...

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It’s the hope that kills

  9. ratski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Help! Who do I bench ..

    A. Livra (nor)
    B. Mbeumo (new)

    I was set in benching mbeumo but see alot of people are playing him over Livra now

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B as he’s infuriating

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

      A. Play the attacker.

      1. ratski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This is a tough one

  10. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Still struggling on who to bench here…

    A - Livramento
    B - Smith Rowe
    C - Hwang

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Smith Rowe from that

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      C

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

      C. ESR is a crafty little player. Can easily sneak one in with them late runs into the box. Ramsey like.

    6. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

    2FT 0.2ITB
    Ramsdale
    TAA Livra Azpi
    Grealish Salah Son Raph
    Toney Ant Armstrong

    Foster / Saka / Duffy / Tierney

    A. Azpi & Grealish to Cancelo & Gallagher
    B. Grealish to Gallagher

    Really torn with getting rid of Azpi or not!!!

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

  12. Angelic upstart
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No one replied last time! Need help please. Should I play Christensen or Livra?

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Livramento

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

        This

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

      No, play Livra

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one, I’ve got Livra ahead in my own team but could easily flip.

    4. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Liv

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

      Livra. Good chance he gets a goal too.

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

      CHE has conceded 4 goals in 11 matches, so there's that

  13. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play two:

    1. Benrahma
    2. Raphinha
    3. ESR

    Currently on Benny/Raph

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

      1,2

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      As you have it

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Seems right

    4. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1 2

  14. fridge
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foster
    TAA. Cancelo. James
    Salah. Foden. Jota. Havertz
    Antonio. Jimenez. Toney

    Sanchez. Livra. White. Douglas Luiz

    I have 2 FT and 0.7m ITB. Would you make any changes or burn a transfer?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Replace Sanchez maybe to Guita

  15. Atters
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Should I start Cucurella or Hwang?

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough, if be tempted to start Cucu as he's class and will assist very soon.

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

      Hey fellow Cucu owner! I have him benched this week but would start over Hwang I think. West Ham improving defensively

  16. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, start Raphinha or Hwang?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one, maybe Raph cz I don't see WHU leaking goals

    2. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raph

  17. citizenkane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 2:

    A. Toney
    B. Mbeumo
    C. Armstrong
    D. Livramento
    E. Raphinha

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D & E

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'd play D and E over A, B and C.

        Albeit away at Spurs should be a tough game but Raphinha is the man.

    2. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B C

  18. Drumandbaines123
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think Jimenez starts or cameo?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably plays.

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

      60:40

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

      Think he'll start. Comments from Lage were positive.

  19. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy to Wilson on an FT or save?

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Im considering the same.

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        GL to you as well then sir, I'm saving as of now

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

      Sounds good, but does this mean locking yourself out of a premium forward price point? If you haven't moved for Son yet, I'd want a route to Kane in the near future

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Have Son already. But yea, fair point in case one of them premium goes bonkers

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm mulling over this too, only thing putting me off is next week Wilson has Arsenal and Vardy faces Watford

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Mm yea, I think I'll save

      2. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, my thoughts exactly

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I've done the Vardy to Wilson move this week.

  20. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I’m thinking of swapping Sanchez for Guaita but Loris’s fixtures look good. Spurs still to shaky? Maybe just save the transfer altogether?

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

      Guaita's fixtures look even better, for a long time... And they're the second-best defence behind City, coming out of one of the league's worst runs

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

        Thanks Ze. That’s sold it to me. I can relax until 12.30 now!

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

      Why buy Lloris if you can have a wing back with less money.

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

        Cheers Footieboot. Yes want to get Reg in soon

  21. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    (K)ane. I am alone?

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

      I think 7+ of your outfield players will outscore him

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

      I've had it on Kane all week but moved to Salah because Kane is enough of a differential without the captaincy

  22. Ashleyajolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to leave out?

    A) Pukki (Home - Sou)
    B) Hwang (Home - WHU)
    C) Toney (Away - NEW)

    Atm I have picked Pukki & Hwang. (I do have Livra & Gallagher on bench)

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Bench Pukki and Hwang. Start Toney and Gallagher.

      1. cb68
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

    just seen some kind of pop up message about a free trial 😆
    typical I miss that the week i wildcard

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Normally you just are offered a free week, it's not a try before you buy. It's an extension really.

  24. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Steele
    TAA James Livra
    Salah Raphinha Benrahma ESR
    Antonio Ronaldo Ings**

    Sanchez, Bissouma, Coufal**, Tsimikas**

    2FT, 2.4ITB

    a) Ings > Jimi
    b) Ings + Coufal > Jimi + Cancelo
    c) Ings + Bissouma > Toney + Gallagher
    d) Something else

    1. KANTEnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  25. KANTEnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Morning everyone. On WC, 0.3 ITB.
    GTG?

    Bench order correct?

    Guaita
    TAA,James,Chilwell,Cancelo
    Salah(c),Son(Vc),Foden,Mbeumo
    Wilson,Antonio

    Bench : Foster,Gallagher,Livra,Broja

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

      Would replace Mbeumo with Gallagher and play Livra as B1.

  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo captain. Need a decent United performance for a change. Feel like Bruno might steal the show today for some reason though.

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

      Won't happen. Bruno has been off it for some time. Ronaldo will get something though.

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I also think Bruno could have a really good game against Watford.

  27. The punt of no returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    On a WC with Foden in my midfield along with Salah, Jota, Gallagher, (Norman). As he’s unlikely to start do I hold and play T. Mitchell, or bring Gundog in for a week with a view to getting Foden back next week?

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

      Play Mitchell, and save FT next gw

  28. Balls of Steel
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys how's the lineup looking?

    Feels kind of wrong benching Mbeumo and Duffy given their decent fixtures but can't play them all!

    Ramsdale
    TAA James Cancelo Livra
    Salah(C) Son(VC) Havertz
    Antonio Wilson Toney

    Foster Mbeumo Duffy Brownhill

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

      Stick with Foden & play him imo

  29. Nate01
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys
    With grealish and foden doubts, which of these can we say is a better pick?
    A. Mahrez
    B. Bernardo
    C. Same same

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foden is less of a doubt than Grealish.

      It's A for Champions League and B for the Premier League.

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

      Gundogan

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

    Haven’t looked at my team for a while. Any changes needed? 0.5 ITB.

    Steele
    TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Livramento
    Salah, Son, Jota, Gallagher
    Vardy, Antonio

    (Sanchez*, Dennis, Duffy, Allan)