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FPL Gameweek 13 round-up: Sunday review, injury news and the things we learned

Our Scoreboard series rounds up the key goings-on from the day’s Gameweek 13 fixtures, from injury news to stats analysis.

With the swift turnaround between Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadlines, the Scoreboard articles for Saturday and Sunday will take the place of the usual Scout Notes this week.

The graphics below are taken from LiveFPL, Ragabolly’s excellent and ever-expanding website, and our own Premium Members Area.

GOALS, ASSISTS, BONUS

INJURIES AND BANS

Phil Foden (£8.2m) and Jack Grealish (£7.6m) both missed Manchester City’s 2-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday with unspecified minor issues, along with Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) who continues to isolate following a positive Covid-19 test.

For West Ham, Aaron Cresswell (£5.5m) was replaced just after the hour mark, with David Moyes later saying:

“He is okay, his back is stiff after going into the goalpost. He was in spasm really and couldn’t move his leg well at that point.”

Elsewhere, Jarrod Bowen (£6.4m) surprisingly dropped to the bench, but it was a tactical move, with Arthur Masuaku (£4.4m) preferred for the reasons outlined by Moyes below:

“I think it’s the amount of crosses Manchester City put in your box from both sides. I think it’s how you defend them. They overload both sides when they’re crossing and they are very good at it. They’re probably number one in the Premier League for that. So that was the thought behind Arthur (Masuaku) and also, it gave us a little bit of left-sided balance which I thought I needed today as well.”

Meanwhile, Ben Foster (£4.1m) was absent from Watford’s matchday squad with a groin injury, along with Ismaila Sarr (£5.9m) and Nicolas Nkoulou (£4.5m), while Emmanuel Dennis (£5.3m) and Adam Masina (£4.3m) will both be assessed having picked up knocks.

“I’m not sure how long Ben (Foster) will be out for, but Bachmann made some good saves and I am comfortable with him in goal. With Dennis and Masina, I’m not sure at the moment. Tomorrow we’ll check everybody because Dennis came out and Masina didn’t finish well.

As for Everton, they welcomed back Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.4m) and Demarai Gray (£5.6m) to their starting XI and bench respectively, with the former’s performance discussed by Rafa Benitez after the game.

“When a player is out for a while you expect he will give everything and he did it. In the first half he was a little out of position but in the second half he was better.”

On the suspension front, Aymeric Laporte (£5.5m) picked up his fifth booking of the season and will now miss City’s midweek clash at Aston Villa, with either John Stones (£5.3m) or Nathan Ake (£4.8m) expected to step in, while Joao Cancelo (£6.6m) moved onto four cautions, and is now just one yellow card away from a ban.

“There is no reason why. I would like Nathan to play more than he is playing but Aymer (Laporte) is playing really well. For this specific game, John was not quite well the last two days. He was a little bit sick, with a fever after the game with PSG. That’s why we played Aymer. He is suspended for the game against Aston Villa, so [it’s] a new chance for the other guys.” – Pep Guardiola at his post-match press conference, when asked why he’d rotated his centre-backs so often this season

Elsewhere, Sergi Canos (£5.5m) andBruno Fernandes (£11.6m) are both now on four yellow cards, but Everton will welcome back Richarlison (£7.4m) for Wednesday’s Merseyside derby, having served his one-match suspension.

GAMEWEEK 13 TAKEAWAYS

FORWARDS HIT BACK

After Saturday’s games, no Fantasy Premier League (FPL) forward had returned either a goal or assist, as the shouts for going even ‘bigger at the back’ grew louder. That may still be the case, but with Ivan Toney (£6.7m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.6m) both on the scoresheet today, plus Watford duo Josh King (£5.6m) and Emmanuel Dennis, it has at least given us something to think about.

The latter two are perhaps the most interesting, not only due to their form, but also their budget price tags. Notably, King took on penalties in the absence of Ismaila Sarr (£5.9m) today, converting his first-half spot-kick after Dennis was fouled, and may well remain on them now given the Senegalese wingers back-to-back misses in Gameweek 12.

As for Dennis, following today’s goal and assist, he has now produced 11 attacking returns in just 12 Premier League appearances. Remarkably, only Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) has more with 20.

LEICESTER ASSETS BACK ON THE FPL RADAR?

Despite failing to score in each of his last four Premier League appearances, Jamie Vardy provided two goals on Sunday as Leicester City beat Watford 4-2 in an entertaining clash at the King Power Stadium. Encouragingly, the veteran forward produced five shots in the box, more than he had managed across his previous four matches combined, while his 12-point haul rewarded the owners who kept faith despite his blanks. The Foxes’ next three fixtures suggest further returns could be on the way, too.

Leicester’s win was only their fifth from 13 Premier League matches, but they did look more comfortable – at least in an attacking sense – in today’s 4-2-3-1, which saw Vardy flanked by Ademola Lookman (£6.0m) and Harvey Barnes (£6.5m). However, it was the performance of James Maddison (£6.6m) which stood out most, as he thrived as a no. 10 and looked back to his best after a terrible start to the campaign. The playmaker was at the heart of everything his team did well, and ended the day on 16 FPL points, via a goal, two assists and three bonus points.

“It was great, you can see Maddison’s quality, he was a real inspiration for us. We always have a point to prove every single day. For him it was looking at his game, he knows this is a game and a level where you are always looking to prove yourself. You can never be calm with that, you always have to be intense. You are seeing the work, not just with him but the confidence returning to the team. It’s not about the one player, it’s about the team but he was excellent today.” – Brendan Rodgers

RONALDO BENCHED AS CARRICK OPTS FOR CONSERVATIVE APPROACH

Despite missing three key defenders – Raphael Varane (£5.5m), Harry Maguire (£5.4m) and Luke Shaw (5.1m) – United looked better defensively in Gameweek 13, as a more conservative approach earned them a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Even though they failed to record a single shot on target during the first-half, they scored against the run of play via Jadon Sancho (£8.9m), who netted his first Premier League goal since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Now, if he can nail down a spot in the starting XI, he could perhaps emerge as an option for our midfields, especially given United’s improving schedule, though it is worth noting caretaker manager Michael Carrick said after the game that Ralf Rangnick, who is expected to be announced as the Red Devils’ interim boss, was not involved in his team selection or tactics against Chelsea.

As for Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m), the move to bench him certainly caused plenty of discussion prior to kick-off, which Carrick touched on in his pre-match interview:

“A few tweaks and changes from the other night, to change things up a bit. Cristiano is probably our standout name, but it’s just a gameplan, ideas. I had a good chat with Cristiano actually, he was great, and we’ve decided to go like that today. Really looking forward to the game.

It’s a decision just to pick a team, to be honest. I don’t think it needs more drama than that.

Everyone is fine, all the boys who have come out of the team have been terrific around the place, Cristiano included, fantastic with the boys, supporting them 100 per cent and ready to come on if and when needed.

We’re happy with the team we’ve picked, for sure. We’ve come here to try and win the game, like we do every single game.”

BURNLEY V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR POSTPONED

Sunday’s Premier League game between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor was called off shortly after the line-ups were announced due to heavy snow. Attempts to clear the pitch were unsuccessful as the undersoil heating failed to cope and snow fell as quickly as it was being cleared.

No details have yet been given regarding the rescheduling of the game, though initial reports have suggested that it is unlikely to be played this year, with Spurs already facing a packed December schedule.

“We were ready for the game and I’m sure they were as well. A lot of people have worked very hard here over the last couple of hours but the pitch just continues to recover every time they clear it. Our goalkeepers have just gone out to warm up and the ball’s collecting snow.

The referee explained the safety angle as well, so I think they’ve just made as early a decision as possible. The ref said we’d have to keep stopping to clear the lines. And of course, there is the safety angle, so I think it’s a joint decision from everyone concerned.

I made it clear – if it could be played, we wanted it played, as did their manager [Antonio Conte]. A joint decision was made eventually and I can’t see how it could go ahead with the way the pitch is.” – Sean Dyche

STAT WATCH – GAMEWEEK 13

Ilkay Gundogan’s (£7.2m) 1.35 xGI total was more than any other player on Sunday, though Josh King was a close second, having benefitted from a first-half penalty, as did Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Ademola Lookman also features thanks to his close-range goal, which carried an xG value of 0.77.

James Maddison’s five created chances was only bettered by one other player in Gameweek 13, while Gundogan, Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.3m), Tom Cleverley (£4.8m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m) also posted encouraging totals.

However, none of Sunday’s names rank in the top five xA performers, which suggests the quality of chances they provided for their team-mates wasn’t quite as good as others this weekend.

1,816 Comments Post a Comment
  1. MountainBeach
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden to Jota?

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

      i will be doing that tomorrow. Should have done it on friday but didnt want the -4

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

    How nailed on is Alonso?

    1. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Pulisic/CHO makeshift wingback alternatives

      Saul left Atletico as he didnt want to play left flank anymore

      Overall I think he's nailed, only a question of fitness

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

      Should start most games with Chilwell out, put it wouldn't take much for Pulisic/CHO to take his place.

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

      Azpilicueta can also play there & towards the end of the game James switched over to the left-side so who knows!

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

    Bottomed. Am I okay to roll a FT here? Could do Duffy > White to strengthen bench. 0.2 ITB.

    Sanchez
    James, TAA, Livramento, Cancelo
    Salah, Son, Gallagher, Jota
    Antonio, Vardy

    (Steele, Dennis, Duffy, Allan)

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

      Roll!

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

        Cheers! Would you start Livra vs LEI (H) or Dennis vs CHE (H)?

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

          I'd start Dennis honestly. Chelsea is as tough a fixture as it gets, but I think Southampton won't get a clean sheet. GL!

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

            Thanks, yeah it’s a 50-50 one for me as Leicester are so poor at the back and we all know how Livra likes to get forward... Dennis is on fire at the moment though, hope his yellow flag isn’t serious!

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

    Any thoughts here appreciated, friends:

    Ramsdale / Foster
    TAA / Cancelo / James / Dias / Livramento
    Salah / Foden / Jota / Raphinha / Luiz
    Antonio / Wilson / Toney

    A. Dias to Alonso
    B. Foden to Bernardo/Gündogan/Gallagher
    B. Hold

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

      A looks exciting, particularly as you have Cancelo to cover City fixtures.

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

        Thank you, sir, I appreciate it.

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

          I also have dias. Wonder if best to save the ft....

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

            I've been seriously considering it!

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

    Who should be sacrificed to afford James and/or Jota (2ft 0.0itb);

    Schmeichel
    TAA, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Salah, Son, Raph, Foden
    Toney, Wilson, Antonio
    (4.0, Semedo, Livra, Ramsey)

    Currently thinking;
    Semedo, Raph, Antonio >> James, Jota, Dennis (would be bench rotation in 442). Though next 2 fixtures look good for Raph

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

      get rid of scheichel and foden for ramsdale and jota.

      james may get rested on wednesday save that for next week

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

    Is Kane a worthwhile Captain now?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, I own him and scared to cap him. Everyone is capping Salah, Everton are in bad shape as well, Salah could have a field day

    2. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Feel like Salah will be out to feast vs a poor Everton

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

        Ok, just wondering as he had a rest. Salah probably won't get rested Everton but maybe at the weekend.

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

      Done nothing to convince us as of yet.

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

    Out of 1-10, how crazy is Foden + Antonio > Gilmour + Kane (-4)

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      And (C) Gilmour? 😉
      Pretty out there i would say!

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

      i dont like it. kane doesnt look like he has a big haul in him

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

      Yeh I think it's mad. fwiw I own all four!

      You're going to want to captain Kane at some point and the form right now just isn't there.

      Does Foden out give you no City attack - are you ok with that?
      Are you going to want Antonio back from gw16 or 18 making that -4 even harder?

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

        A bridge too much for me.

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

      Don’t do it…

    5. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      with 10 being mental its probably an 8 / 8.5

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

      Cheers all, expected at least a 9.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        its bad, but Kane could haul and make it work out, so it has some hope at least.

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

      Don't do it, you have great team. I looked at your team and was jealous 😀 I am trying my best to fit Foden in.

    8. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      9

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

      8

  8. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I'm top of the mini league for November, but GW14 starts on 30th November. As the gameweek ends on 2nd December will no more points be added to November?

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

      It's based on the day the deadline is in, so GW14 is part of November.

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

        *month

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

          Thanks, that's annoying! Guess I'll play safe

  9. baines is god
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foster out for who?

    (assume foster out for a few weeks by ranieri's words?)

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

      Who is your other gk?

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

      Sanchez or Ramsdale look the best value right now.

  10. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I’d Omo to reguilion good move given he is nice and rested

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Is

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

      Definitely!

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cool May make tonight in case reguilion goes up as can’t afford price rise

  11. AM9
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I don’t own James, is the general consensus he’s rested this week? Is it worth bringing him in tonight? Thanks

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He will probably miss the midweek match yeah probably worth to hold fire if you can take his rise

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

      I brought him in this week for his 1 point haul and let’s just say I regret my decision. I would hold fire too.

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

    Any comments from Pep regarding Foden?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can’t see any so just asked that myself !

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

        That's a shame, might not be a good sign if he didn't say anything. I'm still planning on keeping but hoping it's nothing serious

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          If you were replacing Who would you get ? Sancho could be sn option?!

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

            If I had to I'd probably move sidewards to Gundogan or Bernardo, very nice fixtures coming up

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Yeh sensible

  13. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I keep getting red arrows... please HELP!

    I have 1FT and 0.8 itb

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Gallagher, Salah (c), Saka*, Foden*,
    Ronaldo, King, Wilson

    Bench: Foster, Livramento, Manquillo, Allan

    A. Foden --> Jota
    B. Any other suggestions?

    Please help

    1. patricio33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A.

      Then dump Ronaldo.

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

      This. I wouldn’t even do A first.

      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'm confused? You wouldn't do A first or you would?

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

          To be honest, I probably would. But only chance of a better balanced team and a better bench for fixtures thick and fast is to let go of Ronaldo soon.

  14. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Will foden play mid-week? Did Pep say anything ?

  15. Subzero (-4)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raphina to gundo for free?

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

      Like it myself.

  16. Mondeo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I am really struggling with a striker (6.8m or below) for next 2-3 GWs, any thoughts?

    A) ASM
    B) Benteke
    C) Pukki

    All 3 have surprisingly decent stats, difficult to call fixture-wise but probably Tekkers (although he's more likely to get rotated right?)

    Please help! haha

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      not sure, maybe Pukki, but honestly I think I would just go King despite his next 2. I like Ranieri being in charge at Watford

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        King over Dennis ?

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          well one of them

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Think great value and could return v Chelsea & city

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

        Cheers - its a fair point, I just think we'll need benches big time and not sure want to count on a King masterclass haha

    2. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke likely to be rotated eventually

      Norwich look considerably better, and Newcastle have 2 key defenders suspended, so I'm banking on a Pukki Party

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

        thats true - cheers!

  17. Miami Monkey
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez Foster
    TAA Rudiger Alonso White Livramento
    Salah Foden Jota Gallagher Brownhill
    Vardy Jimenez Antonio

    1 FT, 0.3 itb. WC available. Have taken 20 points of hits so far this season just because I can't find a time where it seems like I need to WC. Doing well tho ~50k rank.

    I'd like a City def. White + Jimenez --> Cancelo + King I can do with 0.2 still left at the moment, but both Cancelo and King are going to rise this week. At the same time, White is good value, but the problem is I don't have Ramsdale for ARS def cover. Not WC'ing is hurting in these little ways and lower team value. However, with the fixtures it doesn't make sense to take out Jimenez for King this week.

    Any suggestions? Just suck it up and play the WC?

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

      No need for WC, but you probably need to get Cancelo. Roll, save FT and downgrade Jimi next week with 2FT when his fixtures turn?

      1. Miami Monkey
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I could but King may double rise then I couldn't afford it. Also would be King vs City. Ugh

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

          It probably has to be Cancelo, but does it have to be King? Also, you could lose Livra instead of White if needed?

          1. Miami Monkey
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I think King is by far the best option. And Livra's selling value for me is even less than White

  18. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is it time to bin hwang ?

  19. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If Chelsea rotate , Dennis or king could hsve great chance of scoring mid-week?

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

      more chance at least

      Watford won't get much ball.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        King & Dennis looking like best budget forwards by miles

  20. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with Antonio???

    Keep or Sell??

    If selling who for???

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good questions

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

      May keep fir BHA and reassess Friday / Saturday

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

    Just sold Foden and Duffy for Lamptey and Bernardo.

    Now i have a beching dilemma?
    Gallagher v A Leeds
    EsR v A Utd
    Toney A Spurs
    Antonio H Brighton

    I'm on ESR but that will likely change. Gallagher does better away at big teams who have a go but is he on corners still?. Toney is in form it seems and has pens. Heard Antonio played well and is due a goal. ESR seems to have a little competition amongst he other Arsenal players to take set pieces ..tricky one...who wiuld u drop?

    Mendy 4.0
    James Cancelo Rudiger. (Lamptey and Livramento)
    Gallagher Jota Salah Bernando
    Toney Antonio Vardy

  22. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If I find out Dennis is not injured, Broja>Dennis for free?
    Brojas stats are so rubbish compared to Dennis, the next two fixture for Watford dont bother me, I think Watford scores in both.

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Go for it he score v weakened Chelsea if rest players

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

    Chilwell/Raph to Reguilon/Jota -4?

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I did Chil >> Reguilon (-4) and all I got was the (-4) 😆

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

        hhahaahha

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

    Is Alonso expected to start against Watford? About to pull the trigger on Chilwell to him but questioning if it's possible he's given a break as he's only returned from injury and hasn't played for a while before that, wondering if I ought to wait

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

      I’m guessing that’s part of why he came off early today too. Don’t push it as he is the only recognized wing back for that spot.

    2. AM9
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Look below

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

        Shoot, that's not good. Not sure what to do now as it looks like Chilwell is about to drop again, but the other change I was eyeing up can probably wait and this is more of a long-term one, but at the same time I need to ensure I field 11 this week

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

      Logically thinking, he really should start vs. Watford even though some don't want to see it.

      He was subbed on 77 mins. He is naturally pretty fit (although Tuchel did say he was tired) - but you'd think that's been done because they want to keep him fresh for midweek.

      It feels like a good game to give to Azpi, but James is the one who looked a bit more off it today.

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

        Hm was James poor today? The worry I have often with Tuchel is he tends to run a bit hot and cold with certain players sometimes. Chilwell couldn't get near the team for a long time this season with Alonso playing well, then Alonso had 1.5 not great games and he didn't come back until now. I did worry something similar could happen with James at some point too (not that I have him), especially with Azpi (another one that's dropped out after being seemingly nailed) and CHO there.

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

      To put it this way, I would rather have autosub 1 point if he doesn't play, than not going for him and watch him nailing 15 points.

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

        Yeah that's true, plus it's a longterm move anyway. Just worried I might not have 11 players again if it happens with Foden possibly out still

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

          I wouldn't sell Foden even if the price is having less than 11.

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

            No I'm definitely not selling! Everyone's been in a rush to do so this week but I have no intention of doing it as long as he's not out longterm. I just have to hope it won't come back to bite me

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

      Just made move- think ( pure speculation) James more likely to be rested v Watford and Azpi and Alonso start

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

        That's true I've seen a lot of people saying they expect a rest for James this week

    6. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is azpi in France tonight ?

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

    Can’t believe I’m actually top of all my mini leagues for the first time in my life. Can the season end now?

  26. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Got 2FT, best option?

    1. Foden > Jota (save other)
    2. Saka + Jimenez > Jota + King (King first bench)

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

      1

  27. AM9
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    https://twitter.com/absolutechelsea/status/1465033250485714945?s=21

    Look at the comments.. not positive is it!?

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He needs games to get proper match fit IMO

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

      Alonso is too slow unfortunately.

  28. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Exact money for

    Hwang + duffy to Dennis Alonso ?

    Ramsdale foster
    James taa cancelo duffy livra
    Salah raphinha foden gallagher esr
    Antonio kane hwang

    YES or NO ..

    1. Peaky Blinders
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  29. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Roll the transfer? Plan is to do Jimenez to King and White to James in GW15. Should leave me with enough funds to do Kane to Ronaldo in GW16 too.

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Alonso
    Salah (c) - Jota - Raphinha - Mbeumo
    Kane (vc) - Antonio - Jimenez

    Subs: Gunn; Livramento, White, Allan

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

      looks good

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Son Foden Raphinha
    Jimenez Antonio

    Foster Gallagher Livramento Davis

    1FT 0.3itb

    1. Foden >> Jota
    2. Save FT, (then GW15 use 2FT for, Raphinha + Jimenez >> Jota + Toney / King)

    Cheers

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

      I'd save the FT, Jota is a great player and as bad a Everton have been I don't think you'll suffer too much waiting, he usually get's 7-8 pts max due to being poor on bonus when scoring.