Spot the Differential

Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 20 and beyond

Gameweek 20 is almost upon us which gives us an opportunity to have a look at some more differential options.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Crystal Palace, Everton and Manchester City, who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

ODSONNE EDOUARD

ARS/CRY
  • FPL ownership: 2.0%
  • Price: £6.3m
  • GW20-24 fixtures: NOR | WHU | bha | LIV | nor

Summer signing Odsonne Edouard (£6.3m) has had a mixed start to his Crystal Palace career, producing three goals and two assists across his 15 Premier League appearances.

However, with two games against rock-bottom Norwich City in the next five, plus an away trip to Watford that still needs to be rearranged, perhaps as early as Gameweek 21 or 22, he certainly has the potential to kick-on.

The 23-year-old has had to be patient at times this season, and hasn’t always played in his natural centre-forward position, but with Christian Benteke (£6.3m) absent on Boxing Day, plus Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m) suspended for Gameweek 20, his chances of a start through the middle on Tuesday certainly looks promising. It’s also worth noting that Zaha, plus Jordan Ayew (£5.8m), will in all likelihood depart for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soon, which in turn should create further opportunities for him to play.

Edouard is currently averaging a fairly modest 2.24 shots per 90 minutes at Palace, but there is assist potential, too, as he often arrives in between the lines, looking to combine with those around him, especially box-to-box midfielder Conor Gallagher (£6.1m) and Palace’s wide players.

With a crucial run of games coming up, Edouard can make a real impact, with a home tie against Norwich handing him the perfect opportunity to get his confidence up.

DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Calvert-Lewin, Wolves and his Gameweek 2 plans 6
  • FPL ownership: 2.6%
  • Price: £7.9m
  • GW20-24 fixtures: NEW | BHA | nor | AVL | new

After almost four months on the sidelines, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) was set to return for Everton’s game against Burnley on Boxing Day, only for it to be called off due to a Covid outbreak in the Toffees’ camp.

As a result, a move for the England international ahead of Gameweek 20 certainly carries some risk, with his level of fitness also in question, but due to the calibre of player, we think it’s worth offering an early heads up that he is back on the FPL radar.

The England international started the 2021/22 campaign in excellent form, scoring in each of the opening three Gameweeks, before suffering an unfortunate toe injury. During that time, he recorded 7.7 points per match, whilst producing 11 shots in the box and an expected goals (xG) total of 3.13, which remains a team-leading figure for Rafa Benitez’s side.

Now, with the striker set to be involved in the next league game against Newcastle United, he could be an effective differential for those willing to move early, knowing that Everton also have a kind run of fixtures to follow, which sees them take on Brighton and Hove Albion, Norwich City and Aston Villa before the end of January.

Benitez urged caution when discussing Calvert-Lewin’s return recently, but given his side’s current problems, they may have little choice but to throw him in from the start in Gameweek 20.

KEVIN DE BRUYNE

FPL Gameweek 17 round-up: Tuesday review, injury news and the things we learned
  • FPL ownership: 4.1%
  • Price: £11.9m
  • GW20-24 fixtures: bre | ars | CHE | sou | BRE

It feels strange to include a player like Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) in this section of our coverage, but having only recently recovered from Covid, the Belgian comes into Gameweek 20 sitting in just 4.1% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads.

Since his return to Manchester City’s starting XI earlier this month, De Bruyne has netted three goals in his three starts, including a whopping 16-point haul against Leeds United in Gameweek 17. During that time, amongst all midfielders, he has posted league-leading totals for shots, efforts on target and created chances, highlighting his potential to both score and assist.

Rotation, just like it is for all City assets, is of course a concern, especially given his premium price tag. However, having been withdrawn on 70 minutes against Leicester City – Bernardo Silva (£7.6m) and Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m), meanwhile, both featured for the full 90 – he will now be pushing for another start against newly-promoted Brentford on Wednesday.

Key to his appeal is that fixture, too, after the Bees’ were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion on Boxing Day. As a result, they have now shipped 15 goals across their last eight Premier League matches, which suggests Pep Guardiola’s attacking players will be handed plenty of opportunities to get amongst the goals.

De Bruyne has had a stop-start campaign, mainly due to injury and Covid, but is now getting back up to speed, and could be an effective differential pick in Gameweek 20 and beyond.

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  1. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Ramsdale?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Seconded the question. I'm thinking Fabianski myself, but de Gea isn't totally out of the question, either.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        We (West Ham) been playing awful defensively. Not worth it right now

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      DDG?

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

      I like Sanchez if you need to save or DDG for the save points

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

      DdG

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

      DDG and Lloris are leading the choice for me.
      The money difference might be the thing that makes me decide.

  2. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    The Rashford punt didn't pay off and now I don't wanna switch back to Salah (GW20) as I'll probably lose him for GW21, so do I just roll FT and take out the Chelsea boys for GW21;

    DDG
    TAA, James, Rudi, Cancelo
    Son (c), Rashford, Mahrez, Bernardo, Bowen
    Antonio

    Steele, Dennis, Johnson, Gelhardt
    1FT, 2.6M ITB

    1. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Id sell Rudinger for Reguillon now.

      id also consider selling Rashford. ManU looked bad today and he would free up some funds. Depends if you want to take a hit or hold Rash for next round

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I want to lose Rashford but would mean a -4 this week to fund Salah, otherwise who else would you swap him too directly? Bring Jota back? Leaves 3.9M next week, which is kinda pointless because was going to lose James & Rudiger next week so have plenty there, unless next week I lose just Rudiger then then week after bring in Robbo for James when he returns?

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

      Id roll and have 2FTs to get rid of Mahrez and upgrade the bench next GW

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Lose Mahrez? In this run of form? No chance!

        1. Layifioren
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Mahrez is going to AFCON so you are bound to lose home. Except you plan on benching him while at AFCON.

          1. Zenith UK
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Oh yeah, DOH!

  3. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which teams have DGW 22?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      dont know yet

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

        some if not most

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

    Give up on United and move Ronaldo to Kane today?

    Ramsdale (Foster)

    TAA, James, Cancelo, Reguillon, (Livra)

    Jota, Foden, Son, Bowen, (ESR)

    Dennis, Ronaldo (Watkins)

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

      Think I would prio a playing GK before that.

      1. madmafc
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, I was thinking that. But, possibly Man U Wolves may be off - DDG would be the move if game is on I think

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

          If Wolves is off United still has like 3 games to rescheudle so one of them would go into 21 most likely anyways

          1. madmafc
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That's a good point - thanks

            Will be great once these DGWs are finally announced

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

      It might bite later but that Man u performance was so so poor that it must factor in to the thinking. They will come good though so all about patience?

    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Surely worth holding Ron for Burnley. I know United were shocking vs Newcastle but a boot up the arse might do the trick.

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I think i may be betting on this exactly.

      2. madmafc
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Kane got me 6 points against LEE, BRE, NOR, so I am not exactly enamoured with either of them!

        But, he (spurs) seem to have picked up now especially compared to Ronaldo and Utd

        Partly feels crazy to consider not playing Ronaldo at home to Burnley... But, will he start? Have his minutes managed?

        1. McGurn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Don't get me started on Kane! Reckon i have owned him for about 40 matches over the years and he has got me maybe 2 goals? Always as captain! Thats a lot of 2 points x 2! That said, he is coming into form as are Spurs generally so could be a good pick

          1. madmafc
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Last year, I WC in GW 2 - took out Son and Kane before the Saints game!

    4. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      im debating bringing in Kane myself.

      ManU were outplayed today and Id sell Ronaldo if I had him.
      Kane makes you heavily invested in Spurs.
      What about Lukaku?

      But you also dont have a GK.

      1. madmafc
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheslea about to miss 2 matches otherwise I think I would go for him. I'll wait until GW 26-28 for Lukaku most likely

        1. madmafc
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I've played FPL differently this season and hardly taken any hits. But, I think as I the 2 FHs, and with all the postponements, that taking a few hits over the next few weeks might be okay as many are having to do that or they've used at least 1 FH already

  5. McGurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wildcard choices very tough this time. Normally pick big guns with bench fodder but in Covid times the bench is essential. Plus was planning on loading up with Arsenal but not possible with the blank. Nice problem to have though!

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

      I wouldnt load up on arsenal even if they didnt have a blank. Wolves City Spurs and Liv or Chelsea... better alternatives out there right now

      1. McGurn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, i know what you mean so could be a blessing. But long term the value in Arsenal is extraordinary (Ramsdale, White Tierney, ESR, Martinelli, Saka - all amazing value)

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

          their value will still be there after their bad run. No point getting assets that are playing lots of good teams in a row, when you can just get them later. Its not about the value, its when you're leveraging the value

          1. McGurn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yes will be bringing in 2-3 of them them in a few weeks. Cheers

  6. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bachmann
    James-Cancelo-TAA-B.Williams
    Salah(c)-Foden-Bowen
    King-Ronaldo(vc)-Broja

    Ramsdale-Saka-Martinelli-Manquillo

    1 FT
    1.0m

    Suggestions welcome.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Without taking a hit, only thing i can see is Bachmann to De Gea?

      Or Foden -> Jota, but that's just changing a playing player to other.

  7. Cali
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Fielding 9 players right now and Gallagher is also rumored to be out. 0 FTs. $1.4 ITB Any other moves for a hit or two?

    DDG
    TAA, Rudiger, Cancelo (White, Targett)
    Son, Jota, Bernardo, Gallagher* (Martinelli)
    Ronaldo (Watkins, Scarlett)

    1. Cali
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Or is this FH territory?

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why is GLlagher out?

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

      Id upgrade martinelli to a maddison maybe? or Bowen if you cant stretch the money

    4. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      hadnt heard about Gallagher and would not FH with your roster.
      Martinelli to Bowen?

  8. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Just need more opinions on this guys please.

    Best move forward here?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Reguillon
    Foden - Salah - Jota - Bernado
    Dennis - Antonio
    ____________________________
    Ramsdale: ESR: Tierney: Watkins

    1FT, 0.2 ITB

    A) Roll FT
    B) Foden + Watkins > Son + Broja (-4)
    C) Bernado + Foden > Son + 5.1m mid (-4)
    D) Something else

    I am liking B, but just wondered what you guys think.

    Cheers gents!

    1. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Solid team but concern that Bernardo has somehow managed to not be involved in something like the last 18 MC goals! Maybe C) but who knows in these times

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate! Yeah it’s an iffy situation right now with these two city mids in Foden and Bilva. One I no longer looking like scoring and the other is hardly even featuring, either way something needs to be done about that I guess, and really want Son, he’s nailed and always in the mix.

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

          Bernardo could've had 2 goals and 2 assists in the last 2 games, so wouldnt say he's no longer scoring... been kinda unlucky imo

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers bud!
            Really? That’s reassuring to hear, didn’t watch too much of that last City game. Could keep Bernado and do Foden to Son as part of a hit.

            However as you say there, 2 FT’s next GW would be brilliant to have.

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

              I just wouldnt hit out a city player when they play Brentford whos down to their 6th CB, no Mbeumo and no first choice CMs

              I've held Gundo for like 4 or 5 gw and you just have to take the good and the bad. Foden made a cameo so hopefully he can feature again for you. Hopefully not for my sake lol

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

      Id roll. 2FTs will be huge next week and all the players you're transferring out could match the players you're bringing in this week

    3. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I like B too, but your team is great imo.

      I want Dennis but now i might as well wait until after Afcon.

      Your team looks like it's not really affected by all this nonsense.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man!
        Yeah I’d certainly hold off with Dennis if I didn’t own him now, AFCON right around the corner unfortunately.
        Yeah I’ve kinda got lucky a little here as I do have 11 to play with no FT’s made, just the lure of Son is very tempting, option B is looking the most sound with no forwards being too desirable, but could very well also save.

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          May I impose?

          For a -4 this is what i can do. Still have both FHs. Thoughts?

          Sanchez
          Trent Cancelo James
          Jota Son Gallagher Bowen
          Ronnie Antonio Broja

          Livra only sub. Nervous about Salah but with Afcon and potential DGWs i need to adapt.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Of course! Haha.

            For a hit, that looks quite strong obviously just barring Salah. What would be the moves there for a hit?
            Good forward line, great defence, good midfield, however don’t know how true these Gallagher and covid rumours are.
            Only noticeable thing is no Salah I guess, would be nice to have him for this last game before AFCON but I reckon your main bases are covered there.

            1. Gunneryank
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Cheers! Thanks, bless ya.

              Haha so moves would be Watkins/Martinelli to Son/Broja. Yeah and Gallagher rumour is tough but i haven't seen a whiff of anything official.

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Haha no probs 🙂
                I’m a fan of those moves and if it was me I’d likely do the same moves. I pretty much am, I’m quite certain I’ll be doing Foden + Watkins > Son + Broja.
                This Gallagher news could just all be smoke, just keep an ear close to the ground of any factual stuff on it hehe

                1. Gunneryank
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Regarding Foden/Bilva: I've played the Pep roulette twice already. Burned me both times. How do you manage it? Lol.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      there is no way I would sell a player that has a fixture this game week, certainly not two players - the game week is spread out and we are likely to have games cancelled or players drop out …

      Just use one free transfer, maybe Watkins to Borja

      But I suspect you just want Son no matter what, so go with your gut and who knows the two City players may not even play and your move would have been spot on genius 🙂

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

    Who to captain:

    Cancelo
    Trent
    Jota
    Son
    Ronaldo (do we dare?)

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely not Ronaldo haha.

      From those I’d go Jota, that Leicester game is just too good, or Son for that extra guarantee of starting. Defo between those two.

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

        Leaning towards Trent and Jota atm just so i can even watch the Liverpool game lol

        Thoughts on Trent instead of Jota? All these numbers saying Leicester leaking chances on their left surely also benefits Trent as well?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Trent is a nice option of course, I think I just prefer my captain choices to either the a set in stone mid or forward most the time, in this situation I actually would say Trent is a sound choice, it just helps so much keeping that clean sheet.

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

            Think Im going with Cancelo. Brentford is down to barebones and Cancelo basically nailed. Will VC Jota for kicks lol

        2. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Similar situation to you with no Salah… I think TAA or Jota is a good option to provide additional Liverpool cover incase they smash Leicester and hopefully your (c) pick will be involved

          Im currently leaning towards TAA given more assured of starting and minutes

      2. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Interesting. Great reasons of course, but surprised at the backlash for Ronnie. You really think he's a bad choice home vs Burnley?

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

          i dont think he's a bad choice so i put him there. Just surprisingly lots of other good choices too. Think Cancelo Trent Son Jota are all better imo

        2. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I don’t personally think he’s a bad choice, it’s just the service for him sucks so bad right now, the team around him just isn’t constantly creating chances for him, whereas with Pool or City for example, you have a ready and we’ll oiled and drilled team that you just KNOW are going to create chances.

    2. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Id do Son or Cancelo .

      Definitely not Ronaldo after the way ManU looked today.

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Recency bias is especially strong this week...

    3. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I could argue for any of them, darn it all to heck!

    4. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      For us veterans the rule used to be never captain a defender. However we couldn't have anticipated the likes of Cancelo or TAA who are genuine captain material every week, but few of us have the guts to do it!

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

        I captained Cancelo a few weeks ago and kept me afloat. Dont think we should look at Cancelo and Trent as defenders at this point honestly

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly. They're the players i dream of as a FIFA manager. The versatility is just so valuable.

          TAA is really just an Attacking Trent-fielder.

  10. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale to DdG? or save the ft for 2 next week and sort Salah out.

    2ft would be useful as I would like to get rid of Alonsod as I have 3 Chelsea defenders

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

    Despite having no player after first day, rank Didn't go Down that much thanks to ronaldo 1 pointer. Currently at 39 k.

    1. Replace ramsdale/foster to ddg or lloris?

    2. Captain son or jota?

    1. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Id do Lloris over DDG.

      ManU were outplayed today and while DDG kept them from losing the team doesnt seem to be ready for wins or CS

  12. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I would've thought Ramsdale is an obvious hold, am I missing something (apart from the fact yes, he isn't playing this week)?

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I am thinking of benching him and change foster to someone. Though that means having to expensive gk

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Personally, I am pretty content to use trades elsewhere and have a blank.

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

      Blank City Spurs Chelsea/Liverpool

      then another 2 blanks. Theres better and good chance to differentiate

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

      Blanks in 20, 25, and 27.
      Also plays City and Spurs between now and 28.

      I think Arsenal are good and Ramsdale a great asset. But the weight of fixtures wins out.

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

      Interesting thanks for your responses.
      What GK are people most taking a preference to?

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

        DDG or Lloris for me.

        The difference being whether I have Broja or a cheaper 8th attacker - which sucks.

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeh, I need to get a forward 7.9 or under.
          Wanted Watkins but Villa's fixture is postponed so I'll likely go Broja.

    5. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Agree with you, surprised so many are keen to get rid - I'd focus on upgrading the backup keeper instead. He'll have three doubles after this and has been the best FPL keeper this season. Besides, who's to say your replacement GK doesn't get his fixture postponed and then you're back in this situation?

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

        one of the doubles is Spurs +Che/Liv

        and the other double is likely in 33 or 30 which is a ways away

    6. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      After the blank he has City in 21 -- with no chance of DGW -- then away at Spurs, and then blanks in 25 and 27 (as of now). And IF he has a DGW in 22 it could easily be at Stamford Bridge. Not saying getting rid of him is a good or bad decision, but I think those are other factors in the equation, for what it's worth

  13. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which move? 1 FT, 3.4 ITB.

    A) Silva/Foden > Sterling
    B) Davis > Dennis/Broja
    C) Keeper transfer
    D) other ideas
    E) Save FT

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA, James, Alonso, Cancelo (Liv)
    Son, Foden, Silva, Jota, Gallagher
    Antonio (Watkins, Davis)

  14. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This BB in 22 looking juicy

    Fabianski/Guaita or Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Reguilon Marcal Dalot
    Son Jota Maddison Bowen Gray
    Kane Antonio DCL

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

      Also planning for Robbo in on 22. Will be a huge differential imo

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

        Only downside if it's a WC21 you'd have 3 pool vs Chelsea in that particular GW. Beside that it's pretty strong on paper. But then it might not even be a dgw.

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

          nah have money itb for Alonso to Robbo

    2. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lovely team. So, 'Kane and his new manager' preference over 'Ron and his new manager'? And who's your captain?

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

        Antonio perhaps. LEE NOR.

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

    best mid under 6.0 going forward?

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jorginho the penalty merchant

  16. FPL failure
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Got to use my WC this week, how's this looking? Was planning to go for Ronaldo, but after tonight's sorry showing I'm swaying towards Salah for two more weeks.

    Sanchez (Bachmann)
    TAA Cancelo Reguilon Dalot (Coady)
    Salah Son Jota Bowen (Maddison)
    Antonio King (Broja)

  17. McGurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ha, yes i am in the same boat, had Ron in the draft but no way i could keep him after that horror show. Freed up about 6m!!. Team looks great (similar to mine but annoyingly a bit better than mine!)

    1. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry reply fail. Should have been to FPL Failure

      1. FPL failure
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Haha cheers I figured it was meant to be a reply. Best of luck and hope Ronnie doesn't make us pay next week!

  18. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any reason why I shouldn't swap Ramsdale for Pickford?

    Alright fixtures, couple of doubles, Everton can't get any worse?

    1. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds mad but i considered Pickford too. Cheap, could only get better and good fixtures. The only downside is that it is Everton after all.

    2. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I was thinking that initially, but Everton show little signs of improving. I'm either doing Lloris or blanking.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        DCL coming back, Newcastle, Brighton, Norwich next...

        Dunno, it's the risk of the Newcastle game getting canned that's stopping me, not just the fact that Everton are struggling. People are picking DDG after all...

    3. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pickford or DDG?

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

      Ramsdale is the better option and will have three doubles after this, I'd focus on upgrading the backup GK instead.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That's Foster, who is due back next week.

      2. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        How is Ramsdale the better option though? Blank, MCI, Chelsea, another blank in GW25...

    5. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm contemplating the same move. Is Everton Covid situation going to be straightened out by Thursday?

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

    Okie - assuming on FH. Which third City attackers to get (assuming I go with Foden & Cancelo).

    a/ Gundogan
    b/ Grealish
    c/ Mahrez
    d/ Jesus

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez probably

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

        Just realized I’m short 0.1 to get Mahrez with the current thinking. Oops.

        Also I’m pretty worried about him resting with so many starts lately - but that’s the risk.

        1. jackruet
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          All of them are rotation risk though

    2. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      KDB.

  20. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Captain jota or son?

    I wont captain trent. Leicester are Very attacking side.

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

      Jota for me.

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota, expect Liverpool to eviscerate Leicester.

    3. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son. Jota might not start, who knows

  21. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Will Bernardo stert?

  22. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1FT and £2.9m ITB.

    A) Son to Salah
    B) Foster to DDG
    C) Archer to Broja/Edouard
    D) Wilson to DCL
    E) Save for potential DGW

    Ramsdale*
    TAA, Rudiger, James, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Son, Jota, Bilva, Mount
    Antonio

    Foster*, Wilson*, Saka*, Archer*

    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Probably 2. Selling salah and getting him back Just for 1 fixture and then selling him again for afcon Doesn't seem attractive

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

        Aaaand I'm off to sleep.

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

          Wrong comment section sorry.

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

        Yeah think I agree with that about Salah. Takes up 2 valuable transfers. Cheers

    2. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      either Foster to DDG or maybe Lloris.
      or
      maybe archer to Broja

      Id be looking to move Rudiger next week and also watching DCL as well to see what he does this week.

      1. Big Ronnie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah think getting a full playing bench is important

  23. timmyotool
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any ideas of why Guaita has been dropped? Is Butland now the preferred keeper?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sprained his hand, probably has Covid, and also been letting a few too many shots this season.

  24. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wierd how it's GW20 and LEI already played Man City twice. Anyone care to explain how that happen?

    1. timmyotool
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      38 games in a season, so someone will have to have played twice?

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wk 19 was a mirrored image of wk 4 (home and away swapped) for every team -- not just MCI and LEI

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

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Livramento* TAA James Cancelo Dias
    Salah (C) Jota Foden (Brownhill) (Raphinha)
    King Antonio (Watkins)

    1 ft, 0.6 itb

    What do I do here?

    a. Ramsdale to DDG
    b. Ramsdale and Watkins to DDG and DCL/Edouard (-4)
    c. Foster and Raphinha to DDG and Gray/Bowen/Jorginho (-4)
    d. Raphinha to Gray/Bowen/Jorginho

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      a

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

      C Bowen and bench Livramento

    3. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C with Bowen and consider Lloris instead of DDG

  26. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Haven't seen much of Spurs honestly. Is this crazy?
    a) Ramsdale, Duffy -> Lloris, Reguilon (-4)
    b) Ramsdale -> Lloris

    (Ramsdale)
    Cancelo, James, TAA, Livra (Duffy)
    Son, Jota, Mount, Bilva (ESR)
    Dennis, Jesus (Watikins)

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

      Both looks good. You may be able to delay the Reguilon move to the following GW

  27. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any TAA captainers about?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Leicester too good offensively for that IMO.

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Agree!

      2. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        TAA doesn't need a clean sheet to be worth captaining IMO. This game has TAA bonus points written all over it.

  28. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of WC in gw21 but really hope the Gw22 fixtures are released before the gw21 deadline.

    Gonna have 10 players tied up in Chelsea v Liverpool and Arsenal v Man City in Gw21 which is a problem

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

      WC 21 has issues as there is cup games played in between GW21 and 22 over the 2 weeks. Injuries could occur and covid could delay games further

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        It's not ideal but I guess nothing is ideal with games being called off at the last minute. Feels like every week I'm putting out fires.

        10 players tied up in 2 games is bothering me and I need to move away from Arsenal and Chelsea assets. With them being in the league Cup semi finals, it does make it a little easier moving away from them and set my team up to tackle the immediate double gameweeks

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

          Just need to adapt and play what's in front of us.

          Agreed, time to move away Chelsea and arsenal assets

  29. FPL failure
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one from:

    A) King
    B) Maddison
    C) Bowen
    D) Reguilon

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

      Wow that's tough. Probably narrow it down to King or Reguilon, lean towards benching Reguilon

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

      Covid cases will probably make the decision for you (the only positive in this situation)

    3. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure what RMT says, but my model says A and it's not really close. B would be next to go (my model intentionally ignores recency bias, which you can take or leave as you please)

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Jota Son Bilva Foden Bowen
    Ronaldo

    Foster King Livramento Davis

    Would you start King over anyone?

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

      No, good 1st sub