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

    I made the super exciting Foden > Jota switch, mainly because my bench is so weak. I think there's a decent chance Foden could start but if Grealish is still out he might be hugging that left touchline again. I'm more confident of Jota both starting and returning at home to Saints. Also it's a slightly defensive/cowardly move to cover off the guy behind me in my mini league.

    Now I'm going to do my weekly pre-GW ritual of visualising the worst possible outcome for my team and trying to make peace with it just in case it actually happens!

    Good luck everyone 🙂

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Dias
    Salah Jota Raph Mbeumo
    Kane Jimenez

    Foster Broja Livra Brownhill

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

      Brownhill ahead of Livra on the bench, maybe? This is the kind of game where the 4.4 mid's 2 points are less scary than the defender facing Liverpool with McCarthy's occasional comedy behind him

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

        Yeah, why not? Hoping it doesn't come down to my 2nd sub but I'll switch them!

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

    A) Chillwell & Foden --> B. Silva & James
    B) Chillwell --> Alonso

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

      A) for -4

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

      A

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

      Have much of a bench?

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

        Livra, Allan & Gelhardt, not so much..

  3. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Gray’s injury please?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably won't start.
      But to be honest, he's only getting 2 points if he does start isn't he?

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

    Raph to Saka or hold? That Newcastle tie looks tempting

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

      Why sell Raphinha?

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

        Leeds?

      2. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        They think other players will score more points I guess

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

          Even with Leeds in terrible form he returned in 4 of his last 6 starts - and 1 of the blanks was him coming off injured after 50min). He's also a much better player than his price suggests, selling him never really crossed my mind (but that's just me!)

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

            He's class. Think of Grealish when he was in a poor Villa team, underpriced in FPL.

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

    1FT. 2.3ITB

    Transfer done. GTG fellas?

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah(C) Son ESR Gallagher Jota
    Antonio Wilson

    Carson White Livramento Davis

  6. cigan
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1 ?

    Antonio
    Semedo
    Mbeumo

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

      Antonio

    2. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ant

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

        Thanks! Was my first choice too

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

    How much stock do we put in these Liverpool postponement rumours?

    Personally I was looking at bringing Jota in (like many)

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      First I've heard of it?
      What's the potential reason? Weather won't be that bad surely?

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

      What rumours?

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

      What rumours?

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

      First I've heard of it, I'd say incredibly unlikely

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

        You are probably right. Saw it on twitter so it's probably a beautiful day tomorrow

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

      Which postponement rumours?

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

      Storm Arwen - I'm not saying it's going to happen, but certainly hold moves until the morning imo

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can't see it postponing the match.
        The pitch will be fine. There's no public transport worries. And unless bits of the stadium are being blown about then it should be safe to go ahead.

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

          If there was no crowd it would not 100% on I'd say, some articles were saying 'risk to life' in some parts of the north

    7. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can't think of a premier league game ever being called off because of the wind

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers, can't recall that at all. Its "only" an amber warning for north of England, think of us up in Scotland with the Red warning!

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            It's not even amber for Merseyside

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Spurs had to play that game at West Ham when half the team had bad wind after a dodgy lasagne.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Lol

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

        Happened last season? Man City vs. West Ham.

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51428615

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks, I stand corrected!

    8. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't belive it myself..I'd ignore

    9. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just don't captain Salah and VC Trent on the off chance

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly this.

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

        Cool - didn't mean to cause panic, just felt it was worth passing on 🙂

  8. 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. Foden to Jota
    C. Dias to Alonso
    D Save FT

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A.

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

        Cheers!

    2. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

        Thank you, sir, cheers

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

      B

    4. fn.jota
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

  9. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How does this sound for free?

    Chilly and Mbeumo -> Alonso and ESR

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds like a 10+ points swing this week alone.

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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

      Hell yes

    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      good moves

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

    bench one:

    a) coady (nor)
    b) mbeumo (EVE) playing toney
    c) raphinha (bha) playing sanchez

    1. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Coady for me

  11. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz to Jota would make me 0.1 short for Duffy to Alonso (James is the only CHE def I own).... who to replace Havertz?

    A) Bernardo
    B) Gallagher
    C) still Jota, forget Alonso next week

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      0.1 short for Duffy to Alonso next week**

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

    Sanchez
    TAA James Livra
    Salah Raphinha Gallagher ESR
    Antonio Ronaldo Wilson

    Steele, Bissouma, Coufal**, Tsimikas**

    1FT, 2.7ITB

    Coufal to Cancelo or something else? Chalobah worth considering?

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

      Coufal to Cancelo looks good. Coufal played 90 in the Europa last night.

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

    Who would you keep and not sell:

    a) Foden
    b) Havertz

    1. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm getting off Havertz due to Luk and Wern coming back..

    2. fn.jota
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      havertz too many competition for his place when lukaku is back

  14. nevins84
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz and Antonio OUT (2ft's)
    Jota and Jesus IN

    Yay or Ney ?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just the Jota move

      1. nevins84
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Packie

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

      Yes to both for me

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

      YAY

  15. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start Gilmour or Saint Maximin

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

      St Max

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

      ASM

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      ASM

  16. Erange
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Current team:

    Rams/Foster

    TAA/ Cancelo/ Chillwell*/Livra/White

    Salah/ Son/ Foden*/ Jota/ Raph

    Antonio/ Jimenez/ Davis

    2ft and 0.0 itb

    Should I:

    A. Chillwell —> Alonso
    B. Chillwell + Foden —> James + B.Silva
    C. Chillwell + Foden —> James + Trossard/Gallagher
    D. Chillwell + Antonio —> James + Wilson/Benteke

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

      C with Gallagher.

  17. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If you had Saka then adding Rowe would be overkill? Considering next matches.

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

      I wouldn't.

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

      one arsenal plenty.

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

    Who scores more points in the next 3:

    A. Raphinha (bha, CRY, BRE)
    B. Gallagher (AVL, lee, MUN)

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raph

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

      Raph

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

      Gallagher for me.

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

      Coin flip , that said Im losing Raphina this week will look to bring in again when Bamford is back

  19. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Chilwell Raphinha -> Alonso Jota
    B) Chilwell MBeumo Hwang -> Alonso Jota Davis (-4)
    C) Chilwell Foden -> Alonso Jota

    1. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      C

  20. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT - 0.7 ITB - WC still available

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Rudiger - Veltman
    Salah - Son - Raph - Havertz
    Antonio - Toney

    Foster - Livra - Armstrong - Brownhill

    Over the next 2-3 weeks, looking to do Veltman + Havertz + Brownhill + Antonio > James + Jota + ESR + King

    Havertz > Jota this week the play?

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

    Antonio & Mbeumo to Benteke & Bernando looks a decent move ?

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

    Who to bench?

    A) Rudiger (MUN) (have James)
    B) Raphinha (bha)

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

    Team and bench order correct?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Dias
    Salah, Foden, Jota, Raphinha
    Wilson, Toney

    Antonio, Livramento, Luiz

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

      Which means to say, bench Dias or Antonio?

  24. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo:

    a) TAA and Rowe
    b) James and Jota

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

      A this week. long term A too - dont go without TAA

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

        TAA

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

      B for me

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

    @ Mbeumo's Post
    https://i.redd.it/piy96a679y181.jpg
    Are they playing at night with no lights?

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

      Image gone. Was it the woodwork thing I saw earlier?

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

    So, based on Pep's comments...keep or sell Foden?

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

      Dont think he'll take part. I'm unsure as it would be a hit and I'd lose 0.2

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

      sell

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

      Im keeping , rather selling Raph to make my moves

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

    Chilwell > Alonso for a hit and bench Antonio - yes or no?

    Sanchez
    Taa cancelo rudiger
    Salah bilva raph Gallagher esr
    Kane Antonio

    Foster chilwell omo Scarlett

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

      I would do - more fun.

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

      No

    3. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same dilemma and am playing Antonio

  28. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Sell Foden for Jota/Bernardo (-4)? Would lose 0.2.
    B) Livra off the bench

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

      B

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

      Probably would take the 4 point hit. Liv could be in minus numbers if Liverpool rout them

    3. TopBinFc
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Start Foden, he not def out

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

          Mixed bag, I just dont think Pep takes a chance with the options he's got

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why don't people do their own research, instead of believing every bit of crap they read on twatter, then spreading it all over?
      The worst of the storms are nowhere near Liverpool, or anywhere else where Prem games are scheduled. 🙄

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-59419772

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

        Yeah, total rumour-mongering. If Newcastle were at home, it might at least be believable!

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

        I passed it on from FPL Tactician if this is about what I shared. But broadly I agree.

      3. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sure we have this 2 or 3 times a year. Folk with too much time on their hands panicking on twitter

    5. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Afternoon chaps!

      Quick question

      Chillers & Sarr to James & CHO?

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

        Think CHO is nailed enough?

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

          Nearly 90 mins last 3 tbf

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

        Love the CHO punt been considering him as my 5th mid, can be really jammy id say

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

          Cheers. Yeah, really like him