Chip Strategy

Free Hit drafts for FPL Blank Gameweek 18: 4-5-1 and a De Bruyne punt

******Please note that this feature was written before the postponement of Aston Villa v Burnley on Saturday afternoon******

With Covid ripping through the festive fixture list, many of us will be left struggling to get a full playing XI out in Gameweek 18 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

Hits will be taken here and there, while there’ll be a small but not insignificant number of Fantasy managers who will deploy the Free Hit chip this week.

Indeed, among the site readers polled on our site, around one in five of responders said they were “considering” the use of the Free Hit in Gameweek 18.

With many FPL squads already containing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Joao Cancelo, Aaron Ramsdale, Reece James and Bernardo Silva, all of whom currently have fixtures this weekend, the question has to be asked over how much could be gained by using the Free Hit chip this weekend.

There is also the risk of a match or two being called off after Saturday’s Gameweek 18 deadline has passed, thus throwing even the most carefully constructed Free Hit sides into disarray.

Nevertheless, 20% is still a considerable number, even if a percentage of that crowd will maybe have second thoughts closer to the weekend.

With that in mind, we’ve asked a number of familiar Scout faces/names for their own Free Hit drafts for Blank Gameweek 18 should they be in the position of activating the chip.

The editorial department’s Scout Picks selection is, of course, a ‘Free Hit’ side of sorts, but we’ve opened the concept up to other contributors for this piece, particularly as many FPL managers with high team values will have a lot more money to play with than our rigid £83.0m starting XI budget.

Zophar

My Free Hit team is a 4-5-1 with Matty Cash as first sub.

Kevin De Bruyne features: he had nine shots, four of them on target, and created four chances against Marcelo Bielsa’s beleagured troops in midweek.

With Gabriel Martinelli cramping on Wednesday and Emile Smith Rowe out of the side in the last three matches, I’ve gone with Bukayo Saka against a Leeds side who have just 11 fit senior players and conceded seven goals to Man City on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins should have plenty of opportunities this week: Burnley have allowed 154 shots in away matches, with only Leeds (158) faring worse. And, at the very least, we’re likely to know whether Aston Villa’s game will go ahead!

Az

Aston Villa and Arsenal seem the obvious teams to target as we should know if the games are going ahead by the deadline.

Villa have been good defensively lately and the double-up on their defence could be a shrewd move as the majority of teams don’t even have one defender from the Villains.

The Arsenal attack is tough to predict: I’d love to keep faith in my own player, Gabriel Martinelli, but feel he could miss out this week with Emile Smith Rowe coming in. Bukayo Saka is the obvious attacking midfielder who should start, while Kieran Tierney has been very impressive in Arsenal’s upturn of form. Alexandre Lacazette is someone who I wouldn’t want long term, but any striker playing against a patched-up Leeds should be considered.

I’m expecting Wolves v Chelsea to be tight but Newcastle v Manchester City could be any score. Kevin De Bruyne looks a fun punt, as does Raheem Sterling, but I’ve played it safer with just my one midfielder of choice. Who knows what team Pep Guardiola will put out, so it’s all a bit of a lottery! 

FPL Partridge

If I was to Free Hit in Gameweek 18, I would definitely pick 15 ‘playable’ players including two goalkeepers from separate matches, just to be safe.

With the lack of inspiring forward options I’d be tempted to go 4-5-1, with Ollie Watkins the line forward.

A rested Raheem Sterling would be a hopeful differential with a huge upside at just 2% owned – if he plays!

ElFozzie

*I think* I’ve talked myself out of a Free Hit and instead towards a -4 or -8. If I do switch back to the Free Hit, then loading up on Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and the Arsenal defence plus Ollie Watkins is the obvious way to go.

I have also considered switching Ilkay Gundogan to Emile Smith Rowe, and then Joelinton to Callum Wilson, but I feel City can score more against Newcastle than Arsenal will versus Leeds.

Formation-wise, I’m thinking 4-5-1 and having Marcos Alonso or Kieran Tierney first sub, with Joelinton and Joe Gelhardt filling out the bench.

This isn’t very Covid-safe, admittedly, and it’s high-risk, high-reward territory given that another postponement could befall us at any time!

Sam (FPL Family)

I’m not a big fan of the Free Hit in Gameweek 18. The lack of games mean that, especially in the forward slots, we are really limited on who we can go for. However, if you do decide to play the chip this weekend then there is the opportunity to own a few key differentials as well as target the in-form teams and players.

After his performance on Wednesday evening, Phil Foden should be in every Free Hit team, likewise Ollie Watkins. In fact with Villa playing on Saturday afternoon, I would triple up on them with Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Matt Targett.

I also was really impressed with Alexandre Lacazette in Gameweek 17 and with the situation with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remaining unchanged, I would be investing in the Frenchman if playing my Free Hit this weekend.

Sergio Reguilon is flagged because of a muscle injury but he implored Fantasy managers not to sell him, reassuring us that he would be fine. With Spurs now having missed a couple of Gameweeks, Reguilon should be fully fit for the weekend. Whilst the clean sheet may not look likely, I could see attacking retuns for the wing-back with Liverpool missing Virgil van Dijk.

FPLMarc88

I will not be using Free Hit this week because there is still too much unpredictability but, if I did, the bench would have four playing players just in case of further postponements or undeclared positive Covid tests.

In truth, the only striker that appeals to me is Ollie Watkins but I don’t like 4-5-1, so I would go 4-4-2 with Chris Wood – another player to feature in the early kick-off, thus handing us likely appearance points in this uncertain Gameweek at the very least – up top.

City-wise, I’ve plumped for Raheem Sterling, fully-rested from Tuesday night, alongside Phil Foden.

The only main surprise is not choosing Diogo Jota but I wonder if it’s time for Roberto Firmino to start, with the Brazilian having made a cameo on Thursday.

462 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Dennis to lacazette for free?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Prefer to lose someone else for Laca

  2. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Free Hits looking very tasty!

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If I didn't have 2fts I'd honestly be considering it even though I'd rather hold until later on

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I did it last week with similar players to the drafts above.

      Was a big success, scored 50 points more than my regular team and climbed 230k places.

      Went two deep into my bench though, so definitely need 15 playing players to be safe.

  3. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Would you transfer in Foden tonight to avoid the rise or just wait for tommorow if money is not a problem?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Could Newcastle/City be announced as postponed tomorrow?

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Why are you chasing price rises when you won't be priced out the move?

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        The money could come in handy later on

    3. Il Capitano
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      wait

    4. DycheDycheBaby
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Just wait.

  4. Cheeky Onion
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Making 2 of these 3 transfers for a hit, but which ones?

    A) DDG/Bachmann > Ramsdale
    B) Dalot > Cash/Targett
    C) Bowen/Gray > Foden

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      AC

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Only thing I'm skeptical about there is City playing on Sunday and Fodens rotation risk - although I think he starts

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Foden is first choice. He will at some point get rested. His ceiling is worth the risk. You can only make decisions with the info we have up until the deadline. Pep possibly having covid doesn't mean the fixture will be postponed.

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C. Leeds will score

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Might go CB, already have White as Arsenal coverage

  5. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    DDG*
    TAA James Alonso Cancelo
    Salah Jota Foden Brownhill
    Antonio* Watkins

    (Gunn King* Livra* Gallagher*)
    1 FT & 3.2m

    A) Livra & Antonio ➡️ Cash & Laca -4
    B) Livra & Brownhill ➡️ Cash & Saka -4

    Thoughts?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

  6. Il Capitano
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1FT 0ITB

    Guaita*
    TAA James White Cancelo
    Salah Jota Bernardo ESR Brownhill
    Watkins

    Foster* - Ronaldo* King* Livra*

    Take a -4 to put Guaita in the bin?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably yes

      1. Il Capitano
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Ronaldo > Laca, Guaita > Martinez? Ederson could be okay, but locks that 3rd City spot up, obviously can't get Ramsdale if Laca comes in.

  7. Atters
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Cucurella and Bowen to Cash and Foden for -4?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yup for 2 starters

  8. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    have 2ft and 6.7m itb. Can field about 9 players with three players having yellow flag.. cheers.
    Currently contemplating doing: bowen+hwang -> son/foden+watkins, worth?

    ramsdale
    taa - james - cancelo - reguilon*
    salah - bernardo* - jota
    hwang*

    (foster - antonio - bowen - livra - dennis - gilmour)

    a) hwang -> watkins
    b) bowen or gilmour -> son/foden/esr/mount
    c) combo of a+b

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C Watkins and Foden

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      Or b and c

      A

  9. dshv
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    If gou think reguilon is doubt to play then move to who ??

    1. Stones
    2. Cash
    3. Tierney (have ramsdale)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 or 3

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1 if you don't already have City coverage, otherwise 2

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 or 3

  10. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any other fixtures likely off?

    Or Antonio to Watkins the best transfer tonight?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not yet.

      Not tonight.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        This

  11. Ginkapo FPL
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I think its time for Salah to KDB

    (Sorry for not joining the panic covid posting)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think it is...

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Are you just going to blindly hang on through AFCON's? Positivity

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Not sure why you are assuming I'm keeping him through AFCON. No date has been set for when Salah has to be released for AFCON.

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Yes bury your head in the sand

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool vs Leeds will be a fun watch on Boxing Day.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Aye, watching Trent haul again

        1. Rainer
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Firpo should stop Salah.

    3. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      But you'll be captaining Trent. No need for either. Bad value. Just downgrade to someone like Marvelous Nakamba

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        You have so much to learn

        1. Zimo
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I'm glad u finally see it that way. Copying ur style of posts finally helped u out! 🙂

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            You havent come close to copying me or understanding any of my points.

            1. Zimo
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              And here I thought u said there's no point owning a premium asset if you're not captaining them. Why do u have both Salah and Trent then 😆 it's okay monkey you'll gain the cognitive abilities of a human one day. Don't u worry I won't give up on u!

              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                Because Salah hauls away and Trent at home.....

                Seriously you all just stop looking at the data when you get a warm fuzzy feeling. Good isnt enough, you need to be better, look deeper

                1. Zimo
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 10 months ago

                  Haha changing your tune now are we 😉 u should have had Trent from the beginning if that was the case 😆 just accept you were wrong bud its okay it happens 🙂 Also the results speak differently. Salah double digit hauls 3 at home 4 away. Trent 3 at home 3 away.

                  1. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 13 Years
                    2 years, 10 months ago

                    No because Trent wasnt doing well till Fabinho and Hendo came back

                    1. Zimo
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 10 months ago

                      Ah yes I hated those 3 double digit hauls, 5 clean sheets, and 9 bonus 😆

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Doesnt surprise anyone that you think stupid thoughts

  12. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Would you get in Foden or Mount?

    Already have Bilva though i don't think it changes the decision too much

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Foden

    2. Il Capitano
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Foden

    3. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Can't see Foden playing twice in one week. Sterling and Jesus both in form were rested mid week and we know Pep...

    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      100% Fodrn

  13. KneejerkJoe
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Jota + Locadia -> Ramsey + Watkins for free?

    Feel like Firmino might eat some minutes, pluss can get him back for Bilva if I like.

    Or am I MAD??

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Too early to lose him. Need more info on AFCON if likely to go ahead or not

    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      You're landing somewhere between Sideshow Bob and the Joker with those transfers. Jota a KEEP

    3. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Jota might get fewer minutes but he’ll still be more of a goal threat than most of the players who play 90 every week. At the price, I don’t see me selling unless he gets injured, unless the landscape changes hugely and I suddenly want more than one premium player.

  14. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I want to keep Ronaldo for GW19. Bilva and Bissouma > Gundo and Martinelli for a hit?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Really don't like the idea of losing anyone this GW who plays/or could play... especially for a hit.

      1. Dexters Laboratory
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Agree here .. only should be guaranteed injured or cancelled. Sold ESR last week because we knew he wouldn't start for a hit.. I'm not even joking when I say I'm still pissed off haha

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not for me. Bernardo not ruled out so not a fan losing a player that has a game. Arteta has a headache to start between Martinelli, ESR and Ode for LW and CAM spots

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers! Back to the drawing board

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not keen unless there is Bilva news - entirely possible that Bilva plays and Martinelli doesn't
      Anything you could do just for Bissouma - Ramsey for 4.5m would be a great straight switch IMO, he looks good

  15. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    How would this be for a minus 8.
    Guiata to Ramsdale
    Antonio to Lacazette
    Gallagher to Foden

    Would give me
    Ramsdale
    Trent Coady James Cancelo
    Jota Salah Foden Silva
    Lacazette Watkins.

    Should I go for it?
    Want rid of Guiata and Antonio anyway.

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It's as good time as any

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yay

    3. Il Capitano
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      yeah

    4. dabber7
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If you want rid of Guiata and Antonio anyway, then surely it's a no brainer, you're bringing in two playing players for two non-playing players you don't want. And Gallagher to Foden is a huge upgrade.

  16. Dexters Laboratory
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) Tierney
    B) Cash

    Need some FFS love.. December has not been a kind month. This is my bounce back week.. I can feel it

    1. tinear
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Tierney

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      B on 4 YC

  17. We Go Again
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is Lacazette really a good option going forward or is he just the best of a bad bunch of forwards (aside from Watkins)

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Could be no worse than Antonio who I am losing and they have Norwich next possibly if the whole thing doesn't close down.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      The latter for me

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      More the latter IMO given his price point
      Ranks 29 amongst 41 fwd who played 300+ mins for non-penalty xG per 90

  18. Lord of Ings
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which arsenal mid to get?
    A)Saka
    B)ESR
    Currently on A since I’m unsure if Esr Will start.

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd be buying Saka.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Saka

    3. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A .. ESR rotation prone

  19. Fish up a tree
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on -4 Antonio to Laca against a Leeds team with a dozen injuries / suspensions

    No brainer right

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah doing same. The added bonus is getting Antonio out.

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Most likely net 2 points, better than 0

      When has Laca ever hauled?

  20. xvavl
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all,

    Definitely doing ab, thoughts on c?
    a)Livra to Tomiyasu/White- free (9 + Bilva flag)
    b) Vardy to Laca (-4- 10 + Bilva flag)
    c) Bilva to Foden or other City mid (-8 )
    Thanks

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not for me

      1. xvavl
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers….writing it up and looking at it now, think -4 will be just right….Bilva still might get at least 1 cameo- there is hope lol

  21. Kryptonite666
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Looks like a -12 to field 11. Any transfer you wouldn’t do ?

    Guaita to Ramsdale
    Bowen to Foden
    Antonio to Lacazette
    Ronaldo to Watkins

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably the Laca move

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

      Foden, if he plays then points. but you may burn 4 points for 1 point cameo or 0 points....

    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Need to make similar moves for a similar hit.

      Not ideal, but honestly think the 'in' players are upgrades and hits are bound to be flying this and next few weeks. Probably a good opportunity to sort out the squad.

  22. Fintroy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    No mention of Sterling on here - expensive, but fully rested (one of Pep's normal reasons for selection) and perhaps a differential ?

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Expensive

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Problem is there isn't any guarantee he will start

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Expensive for a rotation risk which people got burned on last GW
      Wouldn't be surprised at all if he puts up double digits at the weekend though

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Every City player is rested

  23. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Ah, just found a way to get 11 out this gw. Antonio, King and Bowen -> Laca, Watkins and Martinelli. Perfect!

    Got denied for having 4 from ARS as I have ESR and Ramsdale. Back to the drawing board.

  24. Totti
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I have to make 2 transfers
    Who do u rather guys (choose 2 from these transfers )

    1) Vardy to:
    A) lacazette
    B) jesus

    2) Gray to:
    A) foden ( already owning bernardo )
    B) mount

    3) livramento to cash

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1a + 2b

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry foden instead of mount.

        1. Totti
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Play foden and bernardo?

          1. bautasten
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Yes

  25. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Got 6 for the game week and still considering free hit

    Could there be less blanks late in the season because of this fixture pile up?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      6 is terrible

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Any actual constructive advice or just that ?

        1. Dexters Laboratory
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Think that's as constructive as it comes.. FH time

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Who are the 6?

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Cancelo, salah, jota, Taa, tierny, rudiger

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              I'd get two City mids (even for hits) and save the FH

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably not, but the free hits in the article look crap.

      Are you really jealous that I have Luiz and Henry playing this week and you dont?

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

      I wouldn’t free hit. Vast majority will have somewhere between 6 and 8 I suspect and I’m not sure the upside’s there with these fixtures - Chelsea away to fairly tough opponents, same for Liverpool, Man City away - plus the possibility of Sunday games getting called off after deadline.

      It’s a possibility but I think more likely the season just gets extended - the schedule’s just so packed as it is.

    4. Fish up a tree
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      7 with a transfer?
      Take a couple hits as they are only -2 this week!

      Would using the FH be better for when there are a load of double GWs to stock up on Spurs Man U etc. GW21 could see a possible treble GW

    5. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I've got 7
      I'll make 1 transfer for 8

      COVID isn't going anywhere... hold on to the chip

    6. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      GW30 has PL fixtures clashing with FA Cup QF's. So there could have as few as 2 fixtures but it's more likely to be 4 or 5.

  26. bautasten
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Who'd you sell for Watkins?
    A)ntonio
    B)roja
    C) King

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Care to elaborate? 🙂

    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Broja

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thx this is what my confirmation bias wants to hear 😉 exact money though so will have to do it tonight which isn't ideal..

    3. Totti
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio

      1. dabber7
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Broja by miles

        1. Totti
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Antonio didn’t assist or score since gameweek 7

          1. Totti
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Except Chelsea assist on the last goal for masuaku

          2. dabber7
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Sorry it was a reply fail on my part, I meant to reply directly to Bautasten but I think Antonio is still a far better keep than Broja. Antonio is nailed, has miles better fixtures and plays for a better club.

    4. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Easy A

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

      A

    6. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Broja

  27. Return of the FF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, James, Rudi, Cancelo, Livra
    Salah, Jota, ESR, Raph, Luiz
    Antonio, Watkins, Dennis

    1ft, 2.8itb

    A. Roll as I currently have 11
    B. Raph to Foden
    C. Antonio to... who?
    D. Livra to Cash

    I really want Foden but it feels a waste to sell someone who actually has a fixture...

  28. sirmorbach
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I'd appreciate your thoughts regarding my 2 ft, friends:

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Dias, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Jota, Foden, Douglas Luiz
    Watkins, ________

    Antonio*, King*, Bowen*, Livra*.

    A. Livra to Tierney/Cash, Luiz to Odegaard/Martinelli
    B. Bowen to Ramsey, King to Lacazette
    C. Livra to Tierney/Cash, Bowen to ESR/Saka
    D. Bowen to ESR/Saka, save other ft

    1. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I do Livra to Tierney and roll a transfer.

      With so much uncertainty I'd stick with Douglas Luiz.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Lovely, mate, thanks

  29. Amartey Partey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bernard and Ronaldo to De Bruyne and Watkins?

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

      Yes

    2. dabber7
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nice moves

  30. Eightball
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) livramento to cash
    B) Bowen to grealish

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

      Similsr dilemma although probably going a to be safe