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FPL team reveal: My Gameweek 13 plans to replace Phil Foden

We hear from one of the most successful Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers in the world ahead of Gameweek 13: the Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame number seven, Jon Ballantyne.

Jon has remarkably finished inside the top 1,000 in each of his last three seasons, having posted a further three top 20k overall ranks across his five other campaigns playing FPL.


After a score of 79 points in Gameweek 12, my overall rank improved to 50,397th – a healthy position for this stage of the season. With the hectic Christmas fixture schedule just around the corner, there will be plenty of opportunities to harness a competitive advantage as we navigate quick-fire fixture swings and manage the increased rotation risks.

Over the last few days, we’ve learned how irrelevant a static transfer plan can be, with further injuries and rotation doubts for several key players. I’ll be sharing my reactive transfer plans below while the injury news is relatively fresh. I hope you enjoy it!

GAMEWEEK 13 ASSESSMENT

Moving into Gameweek 13, I have some immediate concerns to address. Firstly, the most relatable for other managers out there, involves Phil Foden (£8.3m). With uncertainty surrounding his current injury status, I’m less incentivised to hold him in the short-term and, as we look ahead, I expect further uncertainty regarding Pep Guardiola’s line-up over the festive fixture schedule. With that in mind, it seems reasonable to target a safer prospect and potentially unlock funds in the process.

Secondly, Kieran Tierney (£4.8m) remained on the bench for Arsenal in Gameweek 12 without a known injury designation. There is speculation that Nuno Tavares (£4.3m) will make way for him when Arsenal face Newcastle United on Saturday but, with no degree of certainty, this does weaken Tierney as a prospect, especially given the fragile state of my team’s bench.

Finally, while it doesn’t concern my team, Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) will miss the remainder of the year with a suspected ACL injury. It’s widely believed that Marcos Alonso (£5.6m) will move into Thomas Tuchel’s line-up with little competition. With his accessible price point, comparably strong attacking output and security in his position, he stands out as someone I would like to target.

Transfer Plans (£0.1m in the bank)

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

    any new om foden?

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

      Pep presser in the next hour

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

      Man City press conference at 13:30.

  2. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here:

    A) Chilwell -> Alonso for free
    B) Chilwell + Antonio -> TAA + Benteke (-4)
    C) Chilwell + Son -> TAA + Jota (-4) - I have Kane for Spurs cover

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

      Something with Taa i gues espeicaly if u allready have James

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

      Probably C, could blow up in your face but I think double Spurs is OTT

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That's my worry as well. Sure, the fixtures are great, but the form certainly isn't.
        Liverpool on the hand, has the best attacking stats atm.
        But with Klopp confirming no injuries, does that mean Firminio is back in the picture?

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Read the whole tweet.

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

    Who to get this week

    A. Alonso (Sell Livramento, bench Benrahma)
    B. Bernardo (Sell Benrahma)
    C. Gundogan (Sell Benrahma)

  4. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play livra or havertz..?

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

      Havertz than if he is injured livramento will com3 of bench?

    2. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale
      White - Cancelo - TAA
      Raphina - Gallagher - Salah (c) - Jota
      Kane (vc) - Antonio - Toney

      Foster - Duffy - Allan - Livramento

      1FT 0.7 itb

      Set up right for this week? Cant see any fires to put out so planning to roll.

      Would like a chelsea defender but needs to be part of two changes as want to keep TAA and Cancelo so figure I’d look into it next week. Sensible, right?

    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry, new comment fail. I’d go with Havertz simply because Liverpool could bully Saints

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

      Is Havertz fit to play?

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

      Take a hit

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

    0FT 1.9m ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Son Raph Mbuemo
    Vardy Toney King

    Foster - White Brownhill Livra

    Transfers made, cash at the ready to bring in my pick of Jota/Alonso/Gallagher next week. Lineup ready to go?

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

      Yes. Good luck!

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

    Friends please:

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Dias (Livramento)
    Salah, Foden, Raphinha, (Mbeumo, Luiz)
    Antonio, Wilson, Toney

    A. Mbeumo to Jota (bench Antonio)
    B. Dias to Alonso
    C. Save FT

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

      Probably A

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

        Torn between A and saving the FT. Thanks, pal

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

      A or Foden if injured??

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

        Eh, hadn't thought of that. Cheers!

    3. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale, Dias, Foden, Wilson to Guaita, Rudiger, Jota, Vardy for a -12.

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

        Very funny.

        1. gart888
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          If you do it we'll have the same team!

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

    If you owned Ronaldo, would you sell for Kane for the next 3 weeks or not bother?

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

      I'd keep for now

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would. He isn’t suited for the gengen press

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

        But I can’t see him being dropped. I’d bring him back for Norwich in 16, just wondering if Kane is worth it for the next 3.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          He will be lost in the game and eventually get less min
          IMO

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Too simplistic, I think he works a way to play that keeps ronaldo upfront with service

      3. RVP 20
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        yes

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Where’s Camzy, still optimistic of foden???

    4. RVP 20
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Who is going on the bench?

      a) Antonio (mci)
      b) White (NEW)
      c) Hwang (nor)
      d) Mbeumo (EVE)

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio

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

      Would it not have been worth holding off on this article until we have heard from Pep?

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do you ever hear who he is intending to field? Seriously..

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

          No but he does rule players out for selection.

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Does he though

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Yes

        2. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          The content has fallen off here but the tools and the community are worth it imho.

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

            I'm not intending to have a pop at the website or content, just to be clear. I'm seeing loads of comments about shifting a player out due to injury when they haven't been ruled out

        3. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Can't believe they post articles between sunday evening and friday evening when everything is still open

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

          To be fair I've I've loads here planning to get rid of Foden this week before knowing anything for sure. And personally I'm holding even if he is out. Look at that run:

          Villa
          Watford
          Wolves
          Leeds
          Newcastle
          Leicester
          Brentford

          Sure he won't play every game but same could be said for the majority of players over the next few weeks, and he's been excellent. Returns will come.

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

            *I've seen loads here

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

            It's a great run. I'm not convinced he's the best asset to go with though.

      2. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Reguilon OR Alonso?

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso for me

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

          I think I'm going for Regu this week and have a backup plan for Alonso.

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

          Alonso easily

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

          I had James, so get Reguilon. The next 3 GWs for Spurs are too good to ignore. If failed, then move on.

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

          Alonso

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

        Thoughts on this? (have kane) thanks.

        Son and Livra/Williams to James and Jota -4?

        1. RVP 20
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          yes with williams

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

        Am I over thinking Mount to Jota (A)?

        Im tempted B) leave Mount in against Man U or B go for B. Silva

        I think if Ole was still at the wheel id be more tempted to stick with Mount.

        Have TAA, Salah, Alonso, James and Cancelo

        Would be for a FT

        TIA

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

          I'm thinking Mount to Jota .
          The love for Mount seems to have dissapeared since his hat-trick a month ago.
          Has he taken up a more deffensive role in the team?

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

            I think he just got lucky against Norwhich. I think he’ll still be a threat, just not as much as jota.

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

        Better option just for this gw?

        A. Alonso
        B. Esr

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

          B

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

            And get in alonso next gw?

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

              yep

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

                Thanks

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

          A

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

          Alonso. No brainer.

      6. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsdale
        White - Cancelo - TAA
        Raphina - Gallagher - Salah (c) - Jota
        Kane (vc) - Antonio - Toney

        Foster - Duffy - Allan - Livramento

        1FT 0.7 itb

        Set up right for this week? Cant see any fires to put out so planning to roll.

        Would like a chelsea defender but needs to be part of two changes as want to keep TAA and Cancelo so figure I’d look into it next week. Sensible, right?

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

        James ownership is pretty scary, might just bite the bullet and do chillwell > James for a -4 instead of waiting a week like I originally planned

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

          Who’s playing instead if you bench Chilwell?

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

            Antonio or gilmour

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

          So, is this a thanks to all of us who took the time to reply when you asked for suggestions?

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

            It is mate, I especially want to thank yourself, you seems like a nice guy, the kind I’d happily share a bag of peanuts with

            1. Eh, just one more thing ...
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Even chocolate coated ones?

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

        How is she looking?

        Sanchez
        Trent Cancelo James Emerson
        Salah Jota Mbeumo ESR Raphina
        Kane

        Foster Toney Antonio Livramento

      9. bw1892
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Serious question

        Who to captain: Mané or Salah ?
        i am legit leaning towards Mané

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

          If everybody says Mane will you captain him?

          1. bw1892
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            everyone in my mini league is going to captain Salah, so i think Mané can pay off more

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

              I think you need to just go for it if you fancy it mate. Asking the question on here is only likely to lead to you getting talked out of it.

              1. bw1892
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Ur right, thx man!

        2. oi no professionals
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Mane!

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

          Mane could be a nice differential and he's in a nice run of form. (Don't have him but going TAA myself)

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

          Owning him is differential enough, imo

          Gives a nice rank boost over basically every other second premium in the game atm

          Salah is still a level above on stats

          1. bw1892
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Salah is on another level this season i agree, but imo Mané is the bigger threat of the 2 in the last games so i'm tempted to go Mané

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

              Fwiw, Salah's flank is the weaker side at Southampton: he's facing KWP or Perraud (lol), while Mané will be restricted a bit by the excellent Livramento, who knows when to sit back and when to attack. KWP isn't great at sitting back, imo. I think the stats show this too

              So it's not just EO you're betting against here

        5. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Mane is a big enough differential without the armband

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

            This isn't gw 38 or something like that, yes.

        6. Not again Shirley
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Depends on your overall position. If chasing then would be tempted to NOT captain Salah. Worst case he does well at least you will get one set of his points.

          I am chasing massively so captaining Hwang this week as Norwich defence seems porous. He is due too.

      10. oi no professionals
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso or Rudiger? am I right

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

          I'm in the same boat - already have James - its to replace Chilwell of Course.

          Rudiger safer but Alonso go haul so just don't know

        2. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso

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

        I found this article useful, but didn’t get the part about it being risky to make the transfers before tomorrow’s deadline - what am I missing?

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

          Agree, that part was confusing.

          If i'm reading it correctly, he would have actually had to make the move last night before Jota rose to 7.6. If he didn't, he's already priced out.

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

            Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

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

              He's confirmed he did make the moves last night: https://twitter.com/JonBallantyne3/status/1464230926972596225

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

                If he hardly ever makes moves before deadline day… and has that kind of record… I think I need to stop worrying about price changes so much!

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

        Has anything official been released on Chilwell’s injury? I know I have read the speculation that hes at least out until the new year. But just curious if there has been anything concrete. My guess is not yet and we wont know until Tuchel presser, but figured i would ask.

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

          We'll likely hear it officially in the next half hour or so

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

          Sorry I still didn't really answer your question, no there's been nothing concrete on it yet, I think everyone is going off of medical/injury experts and the Telegraph's report about it being an ACL injury and him likely missing the rest of the season

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

            Cheers thanks. Thats what I figured too, but just wanted to make sure I hadn’t missed something. Wouldn’t be the first time…

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

              I can't remember specifically but I do feel like I remember occasions like this where we had a lot of rumours that came from usually reliable sources that said a player would be out for a very long time and it didn't end up actually being that bad. I doubt that'll be the case here but I guess we'll find out very soon

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

                There have also been hilarious moments when the articles turned out to be true after the coach lied at the presser

                Always, always funny

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

            Hi. Doctor here

            Looked like ACL when I saw him able to walk/limp with it. I think I had a knee ligament injury while jogging in med school too, but it healed itself... After a year. I was walking fine by the next hour though, just couldn't run painlessly et al. Orthopaedic doctors didn't find any structural damage when I finally got it checked some months later. My fault, that 😀

            Still, nothing official yet. The Telegraph article sounded like a leak from the Chelsea medical room, but not confirmed yet. Just a few minutes until confirmation now 🙂

        3. space mercenary
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Press conference shortly. I wanted James to add to Chilwell. So I got James in last night because of potential price rising. If Chilwell confirmed out, I can take a 0.1 fall and not lose out plus Alonso is currently price locked. So Chilwell to Alonso next week if he is in for a while.

      13. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Current team 1FT £1.5 ITB not sure what to do:

        Sanchez
        TAA Rudiger Cancelo
        Raph Salah Son Foden*
        Hwang Wilson Antonio

        What do we think the best options are here

      14. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Looking any good?

        Ramsdale
        TAA/Cancelo/James
        Salah(c)/Son/Raph/Gallagher/Mbeumo
        Vardy/Toney

        Foster/Duffy/4.4/Chilwell*

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

        A) Son + Christensen > Jota + James (GW14 Vardy > Lukaku)
        B) Antonio + Christensen > Dennis + James (GW14 Vardy > Lukaku)

        Guaita
        Cancelo - TAA - Christensen
        Salah - Son - Mbeumo - Raph
        Toney - Vardy - Antonio

        Foster - Livra - White - Brownhill

      16. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Obviously based on injury
        Foden/Havertz to Jota FT?

        Have Cancelo Jesus and James.

        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Hazerts probably out. Wait 10 mins.

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

          Foden will start if he's fit

          Havertz has serious competition with Lukaku (almost), Werner, Ziyech and Pulisic fit

          I'd lose Havertz. He's served his purpose anyway

      17. rozzo
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsdale
        TAA Cancelo Dias James
        Salah Son Gallagher Bowen
        Jesus Antonio

        Gunn Dennis Allan Chilwell

        1ft
        0 itb

        A). Chilwell to Alonso and bench Bowen
        B). Bowen to ESR
        C). Anything else

        Thanks

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

          A imo

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

          A. Hang on to Bowen, he'll be very desirable in 3 GW

      18. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Bench one:

        A. Antonio (mci)
        B. White (NEW)

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

          A

      19. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do you think tierney will start? Or should i sell for james/alonso?

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

          i would be shocked if he didn't after Tavares horror show in the last game

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

        Eze approaching a return. Are people still worried about his impact on Gallagher's productivity?

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 4 months ago

            No, I think eze will interchange with the forward players and I see Gallagher's role staying exactly the same and he has bundles of energy which is great

          • Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            None of Palace's attackers works well as a number 8

            Only Gallagher. Viera doesn't even have a #8 to play on the other side, so he's been playing McArthur or Milivojevic there

            Everybody else is a #10, winger or striker. And this includes Eze

            I don't see any Palace squad member who threatens Gallagher or Kouyaté atm

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

              I guess I was more worried about just losing some set pieces. But it doesn't sound like a big concern.

              Cheers both!

        2. FPL MAN 123
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Good to GO?

          I do have 2 FT's.

          Ramsdale
          TAA | Tomyiasu | James
          Salah | Gallagher | Raph | ESR
          Ronnie | Vardy | Antonio

          Foster | Duffy | Livramento | Douglas Luiz