Pro Pundits - Lateriser

Three-time top 200 finisher Lateriser on captaincy, ownership combinations and Foden

The top 10k template team is incredibly strong and robust at the moment, with good reason. We have a player like Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) with 99.7% ownership at this level, who is comfortably topping the expected goal involvement (xGI) charts for both the full season and the last six Gameweeks. Liverpool are in a different stratosphere when it comes to attacking and I’ve seen nothing yet to make me take the armband away from Salah. He’s averaging 3.2 shots in the box, 1.12 big chances and 2.16 chances created per game. The volume is staggering and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Nobody else touches him when it comes to underlying numbers.

There is some chat in the community of captaining one of the premium full-backs instead of Salah. Let’s look at some of the underlying numbers for this. This is the table for chances created per 90 this season:

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That is it from me this week. I’m currently sitting at 50k and hoping that I’m able to take advantage of being in a high position this early. You can catch this week’s episode of The FPL Wire below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFPLWireFantasyPremierLeague/videos

172 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TheRealDog
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just saw Mbeumo's weekly woodwork shot. Crazy how unlucky he's been. Not the best finisher but not as poor as some says. I'm holding for at least one more week. Anyone else still believing in the woodwork prince?

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Egen you hit woodwork once in a while and scores irrespectively of that, it is unluck. When a player hits the woodwork with anomaly numbers it says something.

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

      That's poor finishing, not bad luck.

      1. KunDogan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      Can’t expect much from 5.5 I guess.

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

      Shot off target

    5. Gambit27
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What can I say? He's got magnet in his balls

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

    Lewa best UCL captain tonight, even though they're through? Could be subbed early?

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

      Yes. Doing same. Goal hungry. Was also considering Sane captain.

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good to hear!

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

          But snared myself getting Trent, before realised Upamecano out, not realising they're guaranteed to top the group. Anyways, good luck tonight and remainder of UCL.

          1. Whazza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers man, you too!

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

        It's Lewandowski, Sané, Haller or Adeyemi for me today

        Currently on Lewa. He's the only one I'd get a confirmation of starting before locking the team in

        Not sure I'm really tempted by tomorrow's options either (just Salah vs Porto tbh), if Lewa explodes here

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

    Pukki power an option now?

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

      Yes. Decent, lovely price.

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

    Should I keep Wilson? I brought him in, under the influence of alcohol.

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA Chilwell James
    ESR Raphinha Son Salah
    Toney Wilson

    Foster Mbeumo Livramento Davis
    3.6m itb
    1ft

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

      Keep till GW17

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

      Yes. Keep for the next 4. He's a good pick.

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

      Keep 100%. decent fixtures before it goes to gw17

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

        Cheers, guys

    4. Reece’s Pieces
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He is going to get a yellow card and be suspended for one of Norwich or Burnley at home I bet

      I have him

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

    Start Antonio or Rudiger?

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

      Rudi for me. If I had Rudi I'd be starting him every gw.

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

      Rudiger

    3. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      dont hurt yourself and play rudiger

      i benched the mug last gw ..still hurts even though i had james

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

        Feels like points chasing.

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

          He’s returned in 7 of 11 games so far this season. Including two double digit hauls. He’s pretty consistent so can’t call that point chasing unless you’re talking about future points

    4. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You’re getting muddled up - Rüdiger’s first name is Antonio, they’re the same person

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

    Is this WC any good?

    Ramsdale Gunnarson
    TAA Cancelo James Chilwell Livra
    Salah Foden Jota Gallagher ESR
    Kane Dennis Davis

    1. The Reptile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes good - very similar to mine except I still have Antonio atm and Brownhill - I can do Ant to Broja and the get Jota as well - what do people think?

      and generally - are people keeping Antonio? I have 0.4 value tied up in him but he is quite off form

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

    I have 2 FT's and 0.1 itb. What to do?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Chilwell
    Salah, Son, Foden, Jota, ESR
    Toney

    Foster, Antonio, Livra, Davis

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

      Difficult. Team looks good. Would you consider Antonio to a forward with better fixtures? Wilson, Jimi, Pukki, etc.

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

      Possibly, thing is I can easily bench him this week and against Chelsea so not sure if I want to lose him as I'd want him back in 16/18 anyways.

      Considered Toney and Sanchez to Benteke and Ramsdale

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

        Actually, I left out Benteke. Good call. Solid moves overall, but you could roll the gk move and have 2 FTs next gw. I do prefer Ramsdale for save points, but the fixtures look fairly equal.

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

          Yup good point, could do that. Cheers

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

    Worth doing Raphinha -> Jota for a -4? (If he's not injured that is)

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

      Not for a hit.

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

      No.

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

      No

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, if no bench cover

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

      2FT 0 ITB

      Guaita
      TAA Cancelo Chilwell
      Salah Son Raph Mbeumo
      Vardy Antonio Toney

      Foster - White Livramento Brownhill

      Thoughts on the below transfer ideas? Antonio the best option to free cash up given the fixtures?

      A) Antonio + Mbeumo > 5.8m fwd + Jota
      B) Antonio + White > 6m fwd + James
      C) Antonio + Mbeumo + White > King + Gallagher + James (-4)

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

        I’m not too sure. Go for B. You will play 442 or 433 weekly by rotating Mbuemo and the other striker.

    6. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I can’t decide who to ditch ihenacho for any thoughts appreciated.
      Have 8.1 to spend other forwards are Antonio and hwang.

      Players I’m contemplating are

      Asm
      Benteke
      King
      Wilson (but concerned about the 4 yellows)
      Jimenez (but double up with hwang and fixtures turn)
      Any other ideas?

      Cheers

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

        Watkins?

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

        Keep
        I’m considering bringing him in as a punt

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

      Hi folks. Posted this yesterday just looking for some low feedback.

      Would you bench Raphina or Toney and is there anything worth a hit?

      Sanchez
      Trent, Cancelo, Chillwell, James, Reguillon
      Salah, Jota, Zaha
      Ronaldo, Toney

      Steele, Raphina, Bissouma, Davis 0ft .2itb

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

        Personally I would bench Reguilon, even though he is on my target list. Burnley away going to be a a tough one for Spurs I feel. They only played well for 30 minutes really against Leeds. Nothing worth a hit that I can see.

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

          Agreed
          Burnley can actually attack now

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

        Thanks folks

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

      Ramsdale
      TAA Cancelo James Chilwell
      Salah Foden Raphinha Mbeumo
      Kane Pukki
      Foster Antonio Livramento Brownhill
      Nothing itb. Save and deal with Mbeumo most likely next week?

    9. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What to do with this team?

      Foster, Sánchez
      Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo, Rüdiger, Chilwell, White
      Salah, Raphinha, Smith Rowe, Mbeumo, Gilmour
      Vardy, Antonio, Saint-Maximin

      2 free transfers and 2.2 in the bank.

      Thank you!

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

        Mbeumo -> Bernardo

        1. Corona is not good 4 U
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you!

    10. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Which one is best?

      A) Roll and start Antonio vs City
      B) Benrahma > Gallagher. Bench Antonio
      C) Livramento > Reguilon. Bench Antonio

      1. DB_00
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Could also just sell Antonio but no keen on the alternatives

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

          A

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

        B

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

        C. If it’s for hit then might should go A

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

        B I reckon.
        Long term seems good.

    11. Mayo for Sam
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Who to lose to fund TAA

      A Foden
      B Ronaldo
      C Vardy

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

        C

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

        C

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

        C

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

      Which player would you priorities this GW?

      A. 2nd Chelsea WB
      B. Jota

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

        2nd Chelsea WB, for me. They're raking in the points.

      2. I am 42
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I went for B

    13. KirkhamWesham
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      How am I looking for this gw? Any weak spot or can I save ft?

      I have a tough H2H opponent this gw.

      Ramsdale
      Cancelo TAA Chilwell James
      ESR Raphinha Salah Son
      Toney Wilson

      Foster Mbeumo Livramento Davis

      3.4m ith
      1ft

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

        Mbeumo to Jota (if fit)

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

          Good shout. Who would you drop for Jota? I'm thinking Toney..?

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

            Tough one. Toney could get a return against a poor Everton team but his ceiling is not as high compared to Jota.

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

            Bench Wilson? Arsenal defence are actually pretty solid vs weaker teams; no shame in getting overrun by Liverpool

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

        I dropped Gray for Hayden and now waiting for news of Jota in order to possibly drop Mbeumo for him. Got exact money currently. Still have Toney.

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

      Would you make the following moves with 2FTs to shift to 5 mids?

      Antonio, luiz > Jota, Dennis

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

        Yes I would do that move but be aware Dennis may be called up to AFCON for Nigeria. He hasn't been called up since 2019 though. Dennis 3rd bench option should be fine.

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

          Cheers, i didn't know that. Yeah he will almost permanently be bench fodder.

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

      As it gets closer to GW13, the more I'm leaning towards selling Antonio to fund Chelsea WB/Jota moves. Stats in the last 4 are extremely poor and at the moment we only need 0.3m to get him back later.

      Anyone else planning the same move?

      1. Back of the Garnett
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I too am looking to shift Antonio, considering 5 at the back with how Chelsea WBs/Cancelo/TAA are hauling

        A lot of value tied up in Antonio who’s form seems to be up

    16. Back of the Garnett
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale
      TAA - Cancelo - Dias - Rudiger
      Salah - Son - Raph
      Antonio - Wilson - Toney

      Foster - Livra - Luiz - Brownhill

      Very tempted by Antonio > Dennis and Livra > James and going 5-3-2…
      Any work needed here or GTG? TIA

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

      I just watched latest fpl wire podcast and would really recommend

      Don't have much time for podcasts but working from home allows me to indulge

      3 amazing and charismatic managers each with their own style and top not knowledge

      Very impressive stuff

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

        I just wish they’d invest in better audio equipment!

        I only ever do the podcast - maybe YouTube is better quality.

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

      Early thoughts on this lot?

      Ram Foster
      James TAA Chill Cancelo (Livra)
      Salah Foden Son Mbeumo (Norm)
      Antonio Toney (Davis)

      1 FT, 3.7 in bank

      Cheers in advance

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

        Save!

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

        Template hunter

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

          Raphinha would be there for once if I was.

    19. Fadi AMJK
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Which move would you make?
      A. Antonio to Wilson/ Wood/ Jimenez and if so which one?
      B. Duffy to Emerson Royal and Bench Antonio
      C. Roll the transfer

      currently at 63k
      1 FT, 0.6 ITB

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

        i think you can roll if you have someone to start instead of antonio

        1. Fadi AMJK
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Duffy or Livraminto
          Both not encouraging so I think there is point to be gained with a transfer

    20. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      anyone else here getting rid of vardy this week?

      They have been awful and wondering if a one week punt on auba might be the play

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely not.

      2. Sun God Nika
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        no chance - watford is a good team to play to get back in form and rest of their fixtures are good

        plus i need to break my vardy curse

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

        Took Vardy out for Kane last week. Would probably hold in your position as next four of Watford, Southampton, Villa and Newcastle is a pretty juicy run even if Leicester are struggling.

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

      am i gtg? i made three rage transfers (took a -4) and have this team for this week, did i make mess up?

      Sanchez

      TAA Cancelo Rudiger

      Salah Son Raph Gallagher

      Vardy Toney Hwang

      Steele White Livra Allan

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

        No need more rage transfers. G2G.