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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 13 preview and latest team plans

Andy North and Mark Sutherns drop into their regular Friday night slot for another laid-back look at the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points ahead of Gameweek 13.

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.

Ben Chilwell‘s (£6.0m) injury, coupled with some early Sunday night transfers, has forced Mark to take only his second hit of the season. However, when it’s Marcos Alonso (£5.6m) coming in, he seems more than happy to take his medicine.

As for Andy, he’s closing the gap on Mark after another green arrow and, having resisted a hasty move for Reece James (£6.1m), is still considering his own hit to swap out Phil Foden (£8.3m) for Diogo Jota (£7.6m).

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

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  1. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How likely is it that the Liverpool game is called off due to the weather warning - really want to bring Jota in but my bench is dreadful

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

      When was the last PL game last called off because of high wind in the UK?

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Wasn’t that Man City game called off before the pandemic? I’m sure it was because of high winds

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

          high winds and torrential rain not just wind i think, is it raining in Liverpool too?

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

        Just seen that snow closed the M62 near to Manchester last night.

        TV normally trumps the travelling fan though.

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

      get him in, long term he'll be essential during the AFCON

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The winds are due to start dropping before kick-off. With 3 Liverpool players and Livra on the bench I sincerely hope they don't call it off!

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

        I can beat that I have a.Armstrong on the bench as well. And all your players in the tream as well.

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Fingers crossed then!!

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

            Yep.

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

      The wind should be 10 m/s according to wheather prediction I found. Don't know the guide lines for cancelling cames due to wind. But it slows down slowly in the evening so maybe it is just delayed a bit. Sundays winds seem to be way slower also.

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

      Nah

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

      I Google searched "storm Liverpool match" and can't see any reports that mention that the Liverpool game might get postponed. The Echo doesn't even mention the match.

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

        Terrific depth of research, thank you so much

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

          I'm pretty sure it's a lot more than lots of the people asking about it on here

  2. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gilmour or ESR to start?

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

      ESR.

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

      Is this a trick question? ESR everyday of the week

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

        Yes he’s just testing you

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

      If you like getting points start ESR. if you hate getting points, start Gilmour.

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

    Even with a sh*t bench, I wouldnt mind Liverpool game getting called off tbh, Aubameyang Captain would give more thrill... 😀

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It won't because he plays before Liverpool

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

      playing in the no Salah league, this would be great for my rank too!!!

  4. el polako
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Id much rather read Mark's preamble than watch video...
    I guess he needs to be down with the kids but it's a shame he lost his mojo for preamble which was by far the best read of the week on here.

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

      me too, don't really like watching the videos

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

      Agreed. It’s also timed terribly - I don’t wanna but sitting around on a Saturday watching a video. Can read his articles in 2mins on the loo

  5. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start one:

    A) Mbeumo (EVE)
    B) Rudiger (MUN)

    Also starting Toney and James...

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

      Rudiger for sure!

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Rudiger - plays for better team, in form and actually understands that the main objective in football is to get ball in between sticks not kick at them.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      50/50 I reckon with James in your team. I'd probably go Mbuemo.

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

      Rudiger but I do see United scoring, but, I also see Rudiger doing the same

  6. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Since it's a DZ, is Alonso (-4) worth over playing Toney? Hate owning Toney. Never confident about him

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

      I'm hoping for another Toney goal this week so not for a -4

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

      Nah, at least not this week

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

      Play Toney vs Everton, he will get space, you can bring in Alonso next week for the easier fixture and after assessing.

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

      Trust me bro I’m itching to get Alonso in too, I have Toney, but I think the more sensible thing to do is play Toney at least one last time vs EVE, their defence is shite then assess CHE, GW 14 is just around the corner anyway and you never know, Azpi might start this game…

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

      Had exactly this quandary last night with Chilwell dropping but decided to lose 0.1 rather than 4 pts. Fingers crossed Toney gets something.

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

    Does the postpone decision usually come briefly before the match starts or is there some protocol it shall be done way before fans will arrive to stadium?

    It would be useful if its before transfer deadline 🙂

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

      I think if they postpone game because of storm they want to do it early enough so the away fans haven't travelled yet

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

        Don't think the PL give a f*** about the fans if I'm honest. Reckon there will be a fair few Newcastle fans missing for the early kick off at Arsenal today.

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

          Exactly...

          The TV deals trump most aspects.

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

    A. Chilwell to Reguilon/Alonso for hit
    B. Play Antonio

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

      Play Antonio

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

    Hoping for a Benteke goal or 2 today, strikers always seem to score against their old clubs.

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

      Can he be assisted by Gallagher too please

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

    Play Maupay or Livramento?

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

      Give Maupay a shot

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

    Presumably Southampton flew up to Liverpool last night and stayed locally?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      As someone who grew up in Polish mountains, its always funny to watch how people in UK panic over a little bit of snow 🙂

      Close the schools, call off games, stay at home, don't go to work- frozen rain armagedon is here !!!!

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

        Moved from UK to Norway last year, now getting that in reverse!

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

        It's not a panic, it's just that the transport system doesn't stand up well to the change.

        In the Polish mountains you'd be geared up for snow. The Tatra's?

      3. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        The difference with British weather is that you can never tell what's coming next. We can have rain, sleet, snow, fog, high winds, bright winter sunshine - all within a week. If you know that winter snow is inevitable then you can prepare and pay for it, but what's the point of investing tens of millions for a day or two of inconvenience?

        Besides, we Brits like whinging about the weather - it gives us something to talk about! 😀

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

          Apparently there's 50 words in regional dialect in England for drizzle alone!

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Wow - but I suppose it's not surprising when we're obsessed with the weather! I always remember the long hot summer of 1976 - the weather became so predictable that it became a total non topic. Inevitable really.

  12. offspinnersinahurry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which 1 to play please out of Antonio, Livramento and Mbuemo?

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

      Mbeueno all day.

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

      I'd play Antonio there.

    3. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mbuemo

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

      Mbeumo

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

      Antonio

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

    Predictions for unexpected goal scorers this weekend? I’m thinking there’ll be goals for Leicester: Barnes or Iheanacho and maybe Chelsea’s front line: Pulisic?

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

      West Ham and big man Antonio!

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

        Oh I hope so. So many benched points!

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ilford is not the nicest part of town. I’m just down the road in Leytonstone

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

        Yes you’re right about Ilford which is why I moved a few years ago to Walthamstow (not too far from you). Shame about Ilford though, my family have lived there over 100 years so sad to see it decline

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I sometimes go for long walks and end up there. I’m sure it’ll have a turn around and become trendy in the next 20 years or so

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Just like Walthamstow

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

              Exactly. It will. Money says so

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

      Tyler Roberts.

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

        I’ll look out for it. Can see Gelhardt getting on the scoresheet too

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

      Vardy

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

        He’s due!!

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

    Second time this season I have player in all 10 fixtures from my starting 11. Had never happened before this year - somehow this feels like the ultimate in FPL enjoyment - I can happily watch any of those games but really spend the whole game just watching out for “my” player.

    Maybe it shows I am reluctant to commit too much to any team, though. Could be considered a little negative

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Saka, vvd, Antonio

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Reply fail to ilfordian!

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

              Yeah, none of them!

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

            Cheers MynameisQ. Just got Saka in over ESR on the basis of the Scout analysis. VVD is interesting. Like Mane, well up in the points but overlooked due to more glamorous teammates. Hope Antonio gets points. He’s been disappointing recently but did have a reputation against the big clubs

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          It is a nice feeling to have. How have you done it?
          I have 2 Chelsea, 3 Pool, 2 Citeh, 3 Palace.

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

            Sa
            TAA, cancelo, James
            Salah, son, raphinha, Gallagher
            Toney, vardy, Wilson

            2x Liverpool. Annoyingly also got livra on the bench so that is the one game I could really do with not being postponed!

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I am from South Africa. Pool potponed?

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

                Big storm in Liverpool. I've seen people starting the rumour on here but nothing online anywhere about the game being postponed

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

                  It’s calm outside, no storm

                2. Eze Really?
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Cheers

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

            3x Palace!? Let's see yours!

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Guaita Foster
              TAA Cancelo RJames Alonso Livra
              Jota Salah Son Foden McArthur
              Benteke Jimenez Watkins

      • DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I just bought Toney in as part of a -8

        Sounds like a few managers hate owning him. I think he’ll score a brace at least this weekend

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

          Ouch. He was very lucky to score last week - keeper should have saved it.

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Good judgement by Toney - he realised that the keeper would likely fluff it! 🙂
            I'm playing him in a 4-5-1 so I doubt he'll score.

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

            This. (I own Toney and can’t wait to get rid)

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

          You're optimistic hoping for Toney to "score a brace at least" - I'd be happy with a goal, or an assist for his price.

        3. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I did -8 but Toney would not be part of it.

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Couldn’t afford Jiminez

      • The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Start one:

        A) Coady
        B) White

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

          B

      • tbos83
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I've had a shocker of a week. Transferred Chilwell in on Mon, then took a -8 to fix it (by bringing in Kane for Ronaldo and James for Chil). Now I'm feeling to urge for a differential captain to potentially ease the pain... thinking Kane. Someone talk me out of it?!

        Sanchez
        TAA Cancelo White James
        Salah Gallagher ESR
        Toney Kane Antonio

        Steele Benny Livra Gray*

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

          Your misery will be compounded if Salah braces. The hits are independent of the best captain this gameweek and are a spent cost. Stick with Salah.

          1. tbos83
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Thank you for the sanity check

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Interesting compared to mine:
          Guaita
          Same Same Alonso Same
          Same Jota Son Foden
          Jimenez Watkins

          Foster Same Same McArthur
          Quite different

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

          -8 isnt that bad. Lots of people are taking hits this week & still have Chilwell in their team to sort later. Dont dig yourself a bigger hole with Kane; I really think Spurs are going to lose

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

          Also, read up a little... at least you got one of THE best FPL assests (James) for an injured player rather than splashing -8 on 2pt Toney 😉

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

          I like the Kane shout, myself.

          Not going to condescend you by telling you to 'read up a little'.

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

            I mean literally up the page, as in, see some of the other hits being taken

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

              I see, unfortunate coincidence of 'read' and 'up'

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

        Play Duffy or sign a 6.5 mid for a hit?

        A) Duffy (LEE)
        B) Smith-Rowe (NEW)
        C) Saka (NEW)
        D) Raphinha (bha)
        E) Trossard (LEE)
        F) Hudson-Odoi (MAN)

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

          D or Cornet if you don't mind a hit.

          Leeds could blank at Brighton but they need to start winning 3 points soon.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Wait for Bowen

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

          Nothing wrong with playing Duffy this week

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

            Raphinha the pick of the bunch but he would need a goal and Brighton away shouldn't be easy with Bamford still out.

      • Merlinho
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Morning folks!

        Start one from Duffy (LEE) or Antonio (mci)?

        I have Antonio on the bench currently but that’s stupid right?

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

          I’d play Antonio

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

          Ant

      • Erez Avni
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        who is in the top priority to bring this GW?

        A. Jota
        B. James

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

          B

      • Roysgotnoboys
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Would you play mount or Dennis this week?

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

          Mount

      • Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        What do yo think of this move? (-4)
        Ramsdale Smith Rowe IN
        Sa Gray OUT
        Otherwise I will have to start Lowton

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

          Unfortunate to ditch Sa early with 2 likely CS coming up, but I guess making that move earlier for funds to shift Gray is ok, and ESR could pay you back this week. Dont mind starting Lowton either though, hard to imagine Spurs scoring more than 2 atm

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

        Any further info or comments from Pep re. Foden?

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

          Yeah, he said he was much better but not training with the team.

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

            Cheers. I'm selling

      • Mr_Barbs
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Play two

        A) Havertz
        B) Foden
        C) Antonio
        D) Toney

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

          A and D

      • boroie
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Foden to…

        A - ESR
        B - Saka
        C - Jota
        D - Save FT
        E - Other

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

          D

        2. thepancakeman123
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          D

        3. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          C

      • thepancakeman123
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I presume this team is good to go without taking a hit? Used my transfer on Sarr > Smith-Rowe

        Sanchez
        Trent, Rudiger, Reguilon
        Salah, Son, Raphinha, Gallagher, Smith-Rowe
        Ronaldo, Toney

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

          Looks great to me

      • boroie
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Bench 1…

        A - Duffy
        B - Antonio

      • fridge
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Morning all, 2 FT, 0.7 ITB

        Sanchez
        TAA. James. Cancelo
        Salah. Jota. Foden. Havertz
        Jiminez. Toney. Antonio

        Foster. White. Douglas Luiz. Livra

        A) Havertz > Gallagher
        B) Havertz & Antonio > Gallagher & Auba
        C) Something else?

        1. thepancakeman123
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A

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

          Not sure I'd do any of those. Havertz is fit. Nice team.

      • Ëð
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Are we holding on to Foden? Peps comments not very helpful

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

          I would keep if i had him, not sure why everyone is selling. The transfer is probably better used to sort bench out anyway

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

          Think I’ll get rid. But only because I’ve currently got 3 City players which is always a risky game so this is a good opportunity to get rid of one.

      • boroie
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Gtg?

        DDG
        TAA Cancelo James
        Salah(C) Son Jota Mbuemo
        Jesus Antonio Toney

        Foster; Duffy Livramento Brownhill

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

          G2G