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FPL Gameweek 15 round-up: Sunday review, injury news and the things we learned

Our Scoreboard series rounds up the key goings-on from Sunday’s Gameweek 15 fixtures, from injury news to stats analysis.

With the swift turnaround between Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadlines, the Scoreboard articles will take the place of the usual Scout Notes throughout December.

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

GOALS, ASSISTS, PROJECTED BONUS

INJURIES AND BANS 

Antonio Conte did not have Emerson Royal (£4.9m) or Bryan Gil (£5.7m) available in Gameweek 15 due to illness, and also lost Sergio Reguilon (£5.3m) to injury just 22 minutes into the game. However, the Italian’s post-match comments, plus the words of Reguilon himself, confirmed it isn’t anything serious.

“… I was a bit disappointed for Serge (Reguilon) with the injury but I spoke with him and we don’t think it’s a bad injury.”

Liam Cooper (£4.5m) and Kalvin Phillips (£4.8m) were both forced off with leg injuries against Brentford, with Marcelo Bielsa saying it was too early to say how serious they were in the immediate aftermath. However, in better news, Luke Ayling (£4.3m) and Patrick Bamford (£7.7m) returned to the starting XI and bench respectively, and combined for Leeds United’s last gasp equaliser.

As for Brentford, Thomas Frank revealed that Ivan Toney (£6.7m) has tested positive for Covid-19, and as a result, missed today’s clash. The forward, currently owned by 22.1% of FPL managers, is also set to sit out Friday’s match against Watford in Gameweek 16, and possibly against Manchester United next Tuesday, too.

Elsewhere, Anthony Martial (£7.6m) and Jesse Lingard (£6.8m) were both absent from Ralf Rangnick’s matchday squad, which the German tactician touched on prior to kick-off:

“Jesse and Anthony indicated after yesterday’s training that they didn’t feel well. They felt pain, this is the reason why they are not in the squad.”

On the suspension front, Sergi Canos (£5.5m) picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign, and as a result, will miss Gameweek 16.

Meanwhile, Raphinha (£6.7m), Tyler Roberts (£5.8m) and Scott McTominay (£5.4m) were also cautioned, and are now just one booking away from one-match bans.

GAMEWEEK 15 TAKEAWAYS

UNITED UNDER RANGNICK – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Ralf Rangnick’s reign at Manchester United got off to a winning start with victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Despite limited time on the training pitch, there were visible signs of improvement from the outset, as they lined up in a 4-2-2-2 formation, with Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) partnering Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.3m) up front.

Manchester United’s average position map v Crystal Palace in Gameweek 15

There was, as expected, a greater emphasis on pressing in the final-third, with the full-backs given plenty of license to get forward and provide the width. In fact, Alex Telles‘ (£5.0m) 66 touches in the opponent’s half was more than any other player on the pitch, while Diogo Dalot (£4.4m) kept his place ahead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.2m), which is one to monitor moving forward.

Notably, this was United’s first Old Trafford clean sheet since back in April, having conceded in 15 consecutive home matches prior to today, which does suggest we could find some value in their backline over the festive period.

They did lose a bit of momentum towards the end, but all in all, this was an encouraging start to the Rangnick era.

“For me, it was logical not to change too many positions or too many things after the win against Arsenal. Everyone was fully fit, nobody was injured, fully recovered, I started to play the same starting XI.

The question was how do we get pressure on the ball, how do we get control? So, I decided to play 4-2-2-2 with two strikers, not Cristiano alone up front, together with Marcus, using pace for vertical balls.

And, at the same time, with Jadon and Bruno on the two 10 positions, for the rest [of the players] it was the same. We had enough space with Bruno and Jadon in those 10 positions for our full-backs to play forward and ask for the ball on the wing. So, they almost played like wing-backs. Especially in the first-half, Alex and Diogo, did extremely well offensively and that’s why I played 4-2-2-2. I’m a big fan of every player plays in his best possible position.

The most challenging, demanding positions in that formation are the two 10s but I still think, especially when Palace was in possession, Bruno and Jadon did well. It was a little bit new but not that new, it doesn’t make that much difference if Jadon plays a little further inside or outside but defensively they both did well. – Ralf Rangnick

BAMFORD ON THE WATCHLIST

Patrick Bamford (£7.7m) marked his return from injury by snatching his team a point in the fifth minute of added time against Brentford on Sunday, as Leeds United moved up to 14th in the table. The England forward came on after 68 minutes, and could perhaps become an option for our frontlines once the Whites fixtures ease after Christmas.

Elsewhere, Raphinha (£6.7m) delivered another assist, his fourth attacking return in his last five starts, though with Chelsea (a), Manchester City (a), Arsenal (h) and Liverpool (a) up next, he has already been sold by over 70,000 managers since yesterday’s deadline.

DIFFERENTIALS DELIVER AS SPURS MAINTAIN UNBEATEN LEAGUE START UNDER CONTE

Differentials Ben Davies (£4.4m), Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m) and Lucas Moura (£6.4m), plus Son Heung-min (£10.4m), all bagged double-digit returns on Sunday, as Tottenham Hotspur moved up to fifth in the table and remain unbeaten under Antonio Conte.

As for Davies, the budget defender is offering excellent value right now, averaging over seven points per match under the Italian, where he has featured as a left-sided centre-back.

“Ben is playing very well and I think that that role specifically, I can get out the best of him. And it happens the same with (Cesar) Azpilicueta and I think the three central defenders, it’s important to be good defensively. But at the same time, for me it’s important to play football, have personality and play the ball.

Also, when you find a team that’s defending very low, it’s very important in this system. I need players with personality to play the ball and also to be offensive.

Ben is one of these players, he shows great solidity and plays well defensively. I’m happy for him. We are talking about a really good person, a good guy. He’s always really focussed and concentrated. He played well.” – Antonio Conte on Ben Davies

VILLA ON THE UP

Following today’s 2-1 win over Leicester City, it’s now three wins in four for Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa. The victory lifts them into the top half of the table, and with a nice run of fixtures from Gameweek 17 onwards, they could offer FPL managers plenty of value.

At the back, Ezri Konsa (£4.9m) netted his first and second goals of the campaign on Sunday, though it is Matty Cash (£5.0m) who has really caught the eye in the final-third, with his 12 penalty box touches only bettered by Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.3m) amongst all defenders since Gerrard’s appointment.

Aston Villa’s fixtures ease from Gameweek 17, with appealing matches against Norwich City, Burnley, Leeds United and Brentford before the January break

STAT-WATCH – GAMEWEEK 15

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  1. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ramsdale | Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Emerson | Livra
    Salah Jota Raphinha Saka | Mbuemo
    Kane Antonio | Davis

    2FT and 0itb

    A. Kane/Raphinha >> CR7/Bowen
    B. Kane/Raphinha/Saka >> CR7 / Foden / D.Luiz (-4)
    C. Kane/Raphinha/Saka >> King / Son / Foden (-4)

    Mind says C, but heart says B

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

      1. LWO23
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        A for me as well

    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. phoenixfromtheflames
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

  2. LWO23
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Reply to TM from last page.

    I don’t find Ronaldo price particularly problematic. We usually own at least two high-priced players and rotate captaincy. This year it is largely captain Salah every week. But that doesn’t mean most can’t afford a second premium. Especially with so many mids from 6-8 delivering the goods (and attacking defenders doing the same).

    I don’t have incredibly high hopes for Ronaldo, but I can’t look past him with those fixtures. And even if he just scores a few, it will be better than I have done with my strikers (except early Antonio and recent Dennis).

    I get that can depend on team value. And maybe funds better spent on someone like Son. But funds aren’t necessarily a problem for lots.

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      For me having Ronaldo means a bench of Livra, Brownhill & 4.4m fwd and not enough flexibility for transfers. Like I can just about afford Bilva & Bowen.

      Without Ronaldo though I can have a 8th attacker and also money in the bank for flexibility. Can afford Foden over Bilva which I think could be a big difference.

      It's a tough decision though. Not having Ronaldo for those run of fixtures is scary and I get the value part of not capping him but if he starts getting

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        ..if he starts getting a attacking return every game it will be hard to ignore even without captaincy.

      2. LWO23
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        In your spot, I don’t go Ronaldo. Big value in those you are considering.

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Posted my team on the last page... I'm really confused any thoughts on it?

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Lot depends on your team really. If you got Kane then easy switch to Ron. However us Son owners got to keep as he's in form and got good fixtures ahead

      1. LWO23
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Totally agree. Keep Son if have him. Kane to Ronaldo very easy if with Kane and otherwise generally happy with team

        1. LWO23
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          My sacrifice is a 3.8 defender. But I am happy to play every other guy I own. chance of a blank one game if my d get rested the same week. Oh well

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Look at fixtures again, i tebd to not see that as particularly good. Brighton never concedes much, always tight, Leicester is not good defensively so good, Liverpool are bad fixture, then 4 fixture which are decent but tricky as you dont know what you get from those teams. Spurs played Brentford and Norwich, now other teams play them.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This. Two premiums don’t affect the rest of your team that much.

      That said, in my case, I can’t afford all of Ronaldo, Jota, Silva, and Foden. I can only afford 3 of them.

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I missed easy kane to ron transfer by 0.1 due to slightly unexpected kane drop tonight (he was close but still expected another night to think the move over), it may be a blessing in disguise, or a curse, only time will tell - will ron really play every game over the next few weeks of congested gameweeks, or more importantly will he annihilate me by scoring tonnes of fpl points? he hasn't particularly frightened me when not owning him so far, but maybe with these nice fixtures and new manager he will punish me, rival in ML has him, i may end up having to get him somehow....decisions, decisions...

      1. LWO23
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I don’t expect huge things. I just want something! Anything! Barring a barren spell akin to Kane’s season (England games against the equivalent of mediocre pickup teams aside), I am in for the ride. My season is going okay, but not great. My best hope is catching a high-priced flyer that isn’t easy to move to or causes people to bust up their performing mids to afford. I ditched Kane (joke is on me for those glorious three games). Ronaldo is still scoring some goals. And some is okay with me.

        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          true, and i probably should have just made the move without risking getting priced out, kane to ronaldo was the logical move for me, had kane for about 5 or six weeks without a single return, but rest of team has done quite well, now tony is ruled out i may take a hit to move him on, which would give me the funds to still get ronaldo after tonight's price changes - i'm well ahead in my main ML but rival is catching slowly every week and has ronaldo, i should probably cover that major threat...

  3. Gravatar password breach
    JohnnyCroat
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    There's been a Gravatar breach reported, so users might want to review their passwords if they match FFS (which might be the case since chances are this is the only site y'all use Gravatar for).

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

      Thanks for the heads up!

    2. Sharkytect
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes I don't need gravatar for anything else.

      Why isn't there just a simple setting for adding a user pic on FFS? why gravatar?

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks mate

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

      Not passwords. Email addresses and accompanying data.

  4. TKC07
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wilson + Gilmour to Dennis + Bliva for a hit? (Exact cash)

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Wilson.
      Decent fixture

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I did this move last gw for a hit no regrets

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Wilson for this 1 fixture then sell after.

    4. Sharkytect
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Can you hold onto Wilson for one more week?

  5. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Morning guys.
    Would you do Toney to Watkins for - -4 next week to protect team value and a good differential too?
    Also how did Watkins look?

  6. Cantonesque
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is Alonso (LEE) Gallagher (EVE) Livramento (ars) enough firepower to consider bench boost this week? Not quite, right? (Foster keeper so no points there.)

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Nop

      1. Cantonesque
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, you're right. I have to get used to benching headaches and eat benched points as they come, since I knew that would be a cost of having a lot of playable assets. Still annoying tho.

        1. Sharkytect
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          You might get some luck with rotation brining points in off the bench. Better to have points on the bench than to have none at all and then surprise player benchings

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      no

    3. Max City
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      yeah, no.

  7. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Who to go for guys?
    A)Mount
    B)Bowen

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

      B

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

      A

    5. phoenixfromtheflames
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

  8. Sz21
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on thai WC draft.
    Ramsdale, Foster.
    Cancelo, James, TAA, Davies, Livramento.
    Salah, Jota, Foden, Bernardo, Ramsey.
    Ronaldo, King, Broja.
    0.0m. ITB

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

      You seem to have all the bases covered. Looks good.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      No ESR for Arsenal attack. I would actually go White instead of Davies. The double Ars defence could work nicely sometimes.
      Otherwise seems ok

    3. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I d probably have Bowen over Foden and improve elsewhere

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I would go for Son in a WC

  9. EmreCan Hustle
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Good morning DZ.

    2FT, 0.2m itb.

    0.1m short of Jimenez to Antonio.

    What are my options?

    Jimenez+Duffy to Antonio+Williams/Johnson

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Duffy
    Salah Son Gundogan Jota ESR
    Jimenez Toney King

    Any other transfer options?
    Downgrade Toney?

    Thanks.

  10. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Would you lose any of current mid players to facilitate gettin CR7/Bowen

    Salah
    Son
    Gundo
    Bilva
    Jota

    a. Yes lose xxx
    b. Save and improve somewhere else

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure I'd want both Gundog and Bilva. Possibly Gundog could be offloaded.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      a. Gundogan

    3. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't be tearing that midfield up for CR7. If I was going to lose one of them it would be Gundo, moving to Bowen would give you a little bit of money ITB but I would think it's worth holding this midfield as it is for now

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      cheers

  11. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Son is hurting me in my mini league. I'm tempted by the below for a -8, but probably will just do the 1st move for free this week and then the other two next week for -4.

    Dias>Davies
    Brownhill>Son
    Kane>Forward up to £8.9m

    Any thoughts on these moves?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      The TOT fixtures stiffen now so I am not sure about moving in on their assets.
      Must admit, Son has served me well past two weeks and I thought he would be the one to move out.

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

        Sorry to hijack the post, but would you consider Son to Sancho/Rashford this week or wait on United assets?

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          No - I would keep Son if you have him. I have watched him last two games, and he looks a decent goal threat. On sps too. I am not impressed with UTD assets thus far.

          1. Will Kane
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Son being on set pieces is the clincher for me. So many routes to attacking returns

          2. EmreCan Hustle
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers Jafalad.
            It's a lot of green fixtures for United I'm a little tempted to get on them early. But everyone seems overpriced.
            Son has been great for me and you're right him before Brighton and Leicester might be risky.

      2. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I'm not they stiffen that much. A few middling fixtures but only Liverpool and Chelsea in the next 10 that I would consider properly hard.

    2. Inter Me Gran
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Just asked a similar question. Yes I’d get Son but as for a striker, wilson and jiminez look good but have terrible fixtures, Jesus isn’t doing much and is a rotation risk and the rest aren’t scoring

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Not necessarily a problem as I would be playing 5 mids every week if I signed Son and either 3 or 4 at the back. I still like Antonio although I know he is justifiably out of fashion at the moment. Or Watkins, just as a pretty secure starter

  12. Inter Me Gran
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Time to move Vardy out after the Newcastle game but to who? I’ve £8.9 and already have Antonio

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Watkins (esp if cover this week) then good fixtures for a while

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I watched the AVL/LEI game and Watkins had a couple of BCs. My only issue with him is his conversion rate.

        1. Lord of Ings
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          How did he look?
          You think he’s gonna have a good run from the Norwich game?

          1. Jafalad
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Yes, couple of good chances. He would certainly tempt me with a good fixture run.

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus, Dennis/King, Wilson possibly.

      1. Inter Me Gran
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Good shout…I’d have the money to get King/Dennis and Watkins
        Is Watkins playing up front again under Gerrard or just behind the main striker?

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          He seemed to be the last man on many occasions. No Ings so we won't know yet.

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I would hold Vardy until an obvious replacement shows up on our radar.
      Or if you need the cash or if he is rotated heavily.

  13. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which is the better team long term?

    A)
    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livra
    Salah Jota Foden Bowen Gallagher
    Antonio King Toney

    Money in the bank to upgrade Gallagher to Bilva or downgrade Toney to 4.5 and upgrade Gallagher to Son.
    Can also upgrade Sanchez to Ramsdale/DDG.

    B)
    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livra
    Salah Jota Bilva Bowen Brownhill
    Antonio Ronaldo Locadia

    No money in the bank for further upgrades.

    Thoughts?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      U can't get foden instead of bernardo in the b team but other than that it's as solid a team as it can get

  14. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Long post
    Was an extremely rough week this
    Kane has absolutely plummeted my rank.
    Sanchez foster *
    Taa cancelo Livra Williams Regullion
    Salah jota Gundogan Raphinha sarr*
    Kane Toney pukki

    2 FTs,0.1m ITB.
    gw16:-Kane +sarr + Livra—->King + Bowen + james(-4)
    Gw17:-Raphinha—>Foden(FT)
    Issue is Toney now.
    Do I do Toney to Watkins for -4?
    Need some helps guys

    1. Inter Me Gran
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If I had Raph I’d want to keep but like you I’m trying to get Foden in. Posts above mention Watkins who I reckon is a good option looking at fixtures.
      Defo get James imo

      1. Lord of Ings
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Would you do Toney to Watkins for -4 though?
        I don’t mind Toney for Southampton and Brighton fixtures honestly

  15. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which looks better guys? Please do help!
    A)Toney to Watkins -4 in gw17
    Rashford/Sancho by gw18 using FT
    B)Toney to Watkins in gw18 using FT
    rashford/Sancho in gw19 using FT
    I’m chasing in my mini league atm so I don’t mind taking a -4.
    Which looks better guys?
    Cheers

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      in your case i d start by solving Toney + Sarr issue -> King + Bowen

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers
      Thanks guys.

  16. Offs!de
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Totally confused with Kane.
    A. Kane to Ronaldo?
    B. Kane to King, Mbeuomo to Son, Raphinha to Bowen?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B all day

  17. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Too early but still asking.

    A) Kane and toney to cr7 and king free
    B) Toney Gallagher to king Bowen free(already have Antonio)
    C) Kane toney Gallagher to vardy king foden for -4

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A defo

  18. Lignja
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    A. Dennis
    B. King

    1. Bernardo
    2. Foden

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B1

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B2

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A2

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B2

  19. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Would it be wiser to get son from gameweek 19 or 16?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      if you dont have any other issues in your team 16, otherwise 19 is ur best shot

  20. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I may be a player short for next gw with Toney, Williams and Ait Nouri doubts to play, best move here:
    a. Ait Nouri to Davies/Dalot/Lowton (which?)
    b. Toney to King (double up with Dennis)

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don’t mind the Watford double up

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A. Davies

  21. KneejerkJoe
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    A) Son + Antonio
    B) Ronaldo + Bowen

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

  22. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Welcome dead zone. Another summarized opinion of games I have the chance to watch in South Africa:

    West Ham 3 Chelsea 2: Another poor defensive performance from Chelsea gifting Hammers the points. They grew into the game with Bowen getting points he has often promised in past seasons. Rjames played well on the day but spent more time defending than attacking. Alonso was ineffective and hurt his back; Havertz injury subbed at half time to bring in Lukaku who looked off the pace; A mistake ridden game. I think Chelsea have serious issues in midfield. Kovacic looked really tired towards the end. MOTM: Bowen.

    Wolves 0 Pool 1: The first half was fairly limited in action. Wolves did well to contain Pool: 3 good chances by Pool (Jota missed his normal sitter) but definitely not a Pool walk in the park. One can see why Wolves are not letting in goals. In the second half Jota excelled himself with his next sitter. (Miss of the season); Pool left themselves more and more open. It transpired into who could miss the easiest chances. Ait Nouri did a good marking job on an out of sorts Salah. After Nouri goes off a minute later Salah created the chance Pool needed; Origi does what he does; Heartbreaking for Wolves. MOTM: Ait Nouri.

    Newcastle 1 Burnley 0: At last a Geordie win; Wilson a complete striker and becoming a rare breed. Schar can’t defend but there is fantasy value maybe. Opening 20 minutes Newcastle were crxp and a little panicky towards the end. Losing Cornet to injury was bad news for Burnley. ASM ran down blind alleys. Almiron had lots of shots, albeit off target. MOTM: Wilson.

    Soton 1 Brighton 1: Enigmatic Maupay does it again! A farcical offside setup that went horribly wrong; how did Soton not get a win? Soton dominated the game and McCarthy must hold his hands up; playing while injured was madness and a goal due to it (JWP stopped a farcical offside). Who gets the keeper shirt now? Broja must keep his place now; outstanding with a classy goal to boot. Why does an effective Redmond not get the points he should? I only got to see the highlights to be fair: MOTM: Broja/Redmond.

    Watford 0 Citeh 2: Probably the best 1st half of football I have seen this year. The Citeh side were sublime. It was hard to work out who was playing where. The opening 45 minutes shows me they are the best in the world if they want to be. Grealish should have had a hat trick in the first 20 minutes (Hopefully they move Foden to false 9). Citeh eased off second half apart from Bilva; he is special this season. Danny Rose was chronic: Hard to judge Watford; the difference in class was huge but they did show attacking intent; Dennis is no flash in the pan IMO; take the rotation and have 3 Citeh IMO. MOTM: Bilva.

    ManU 0 Palace 0: Rangnick has arrived! A long time since I have seen the pressing energy from United; Fred actually looks a player like in his national side; Lindelof looking comfortable too. Are they fit enough for the second half? 0 0 at half time was the only United negative. The next 45 evened out somewhat. Better sides could take advantage of the unrefined press. Fred definitely suits this style. The full backs were a big improvement too. Palace could have got something from the game TBF. MOTM: Fred

    Leeds 2 Brentford 2: Welcome back Bamford. Raphina will start getting more points now maybe. 2 sides struggling and it showed IMO.
    Toney with Covid can hurt too. The one match I did not see apart from the limited highlights. MOTM: Raphina maybe.

    Spurs 3 Norwich 0: The manager bounce is over. A great first goal started and finished by Moura; Reguilon a 0 point injury nightmare. Don’t get carried away Spurs, Norwich missed a series of good chances so there is some improvement still needed at Spurs; Son back in the points with a goal and assist; the goal being very like Son. MOTM: Son just over Moura.

    Villa 2 Foxes 1: A very open game with Villa stepping up a gear second half; Vardy benched and no Nacho being a surprise. A nice game to watch apart from Soyuncu having another nightmare; Madison does have his mojo back and Young on a new lease of life; Luiz and Ramsey making a difference in midfield. Schmeichel stopped a few from Watkins who was lively. By the 70th minute Villa could have been 4 1 up. A good game not suited to fantasy managers. Brilliant late save from Martinez capped it. MOTM: A host of Villa players and Evans. Maybe the game of the weekend.

    Once again, excuse spelling, grammar and mistakes

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Amazing as usual Cav
      Super stuff!

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you for reading it my Lord. (smile)

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Also how did Watkins look?
      Would you get him in for a hit?(or even using FT for that matter)

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        An FT fore sure. He is a bright spark in a side that works for him. One of the better alternative in a barren forward market.

    3. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      very insightful thx CK

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Sorry for the mistakes

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Two of these scorelines are wrong

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I see. My bad. they were done in a rush. I will put right

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Watford 1 Citeh 3 (failed to update)

    5. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Always a good read

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers bud

    6. Cornholi0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I love this reading, but a comment on the sentence about Kovacic in the Chelsea match? It`s Jorginho right?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yep. another mistake.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I got carried away with the lack of mids. Bottom line; therein lies their problem.

    7. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It seems my draft was copied in error and I failed to update scores. Please excuse. I will ask for a deletion and resend

    8. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Good post.

      Leeds 2 Brentford 2. Tyler Roberts had another good game. BRE on top for first 20 mins then Leeds on top till half time. Leeds disrupted by injuries to Cooper (15mins) and Phillips in early second half. BRE were by far the better team in second half although their first goal came out of nowhere. Meslier had few saves to make in the game. Some good balls in to the box from Raphinha. Roberts capitalised on one for the first goal.
      Bamford came on with 24mins to go. Fortunate to score from a last minute corner but he was in the right place at the right time.
      MOTM: Tyler Roberts.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Luvly stuff mate!

    9. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Lovely stuff, Caveat!
      I will use the day ruminating over Son vs Bernardo

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        A hard one now! Try both (smile)

    10. acidicleo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      many thanks mate..
      any views on kane and ron?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        The big question. It seems Ron or no Ron. My personal view is his price and rotation risk in double gameweeks. With Salah I don't need the big hitters up until now. Having said that the Citeh mids are just as prone, if not more to rotation. But they are half the price.

  23. iL PiStOlErO
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    WC team.

    DDG 3.9
    TAA Cancelo Rudi Dier Guehi
    Salah Jota Bilva Bowen Bisso
    CR7 Dennis Broja

    0.3. left itb, any ideas how to use it or leave it as it is? (Feel like Rudi is more secure stater and only 4pts behind James so thats why).

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think you need a strong 5 in the mid.

  24. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    At the risk of sounding awful stupid..
    Brought in Mount last nite in WC and 7.4.(he's still 7.4 at the moment to me)
    If I swap him out for Bowen today but change my mind during active WC and want to buy him back is he 7 4 or 7. 5 to me?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      7.5

  25. Touré De Force
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any love for Ben Davies?

    1. Flying Dutchman
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      He seems good in air imo. Decent pick if Regulion is out.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Good enabler. Will be getting him in soon

  26. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone considering holding Toney?
    Have other fires to put out and once he returns he’ll have Southampton and Brighton..
    Might just hold him.

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      makes sense actually. i have kane jumenez and toney and toney might survive the axe

  27. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    kane to:

    1 ronaldo
    2 lukaku

    ?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Would say neither
      Spread the funds

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      1

  28. Cornholi0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez

    Taa, James, Rudiger, Cancelo, Livramento

    Salah, Son, B.Silva, Jota, Raphinha

    Antonio, Toney, Locadia

    a) Toney -> King
    b) Raphinha -> ESR/Saka/Bowen
    c) Toney and Raphinha -> King and Mount ( -4)
    d) Save transfer

    1. Flying Dutchman
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Raph to Bowen

  29. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do
    Son-Vardy > Bernardo-Ronaldo for free?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Nop

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

      Keep Son

    3. Cornholi0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      No I would not. Vardy got his rest now and I think he will have a similar chance to Ronaldo to score goals in the festive period!

      But I would try to get some City midfielders, but I don`t think I will sell Son for that purpose!

    4. Flying Dutchman
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Son is better option than Bilva this week

    5. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers All

  30. Flying Dutchman
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I have both Alonso & Regulion. Should i swap one out for James?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I am considering Alonso to James and avoiding the CHS def double up.

      1. Flying Dutchman
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Alonso starting possibility is very little right?