Spot the Differential

Cash an FPL differential for Gameweek 21 and beyond

Gameweek 21 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 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 Leicester City, Burnley and Aston Villa, 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.

*Please note that this article was written before the postponement of Leicester’s clash with Norwich City and the Double Gameweek 21 announcement.

MATTHEW LOWTON

  • FPL ownership: 1.7%
  • Price: £4.4m
  • GW21-25 fixtures: lee | LEI | ars | MUN | LIV

On first glance, investing in a Burnley defender ahead of Gameweek 21 probably doesn’t make much sense, with games against Manchester United x2, Leeds United, Leicester City and Arsenal in the next five.

However, Sean Dyche’s side also have four matches still to be rearranged after being hit by Covid and weather postponements – Everton (h), Aston Villa (a), Watford (h) and Tottenham Hotspur (h) – which suggests they should see plenty of Double Gameweek action early next year.

That raises the appeal of budget defender Matthew Lowton (£4.4m), who has already produced four attacking returns across his 15 Premier League appearances this season. The right-back also features amongst the top three performers at his club for big chances created and final-third touches, plus defensive metrics like tackles won, interceptions, recoveries and clearances.

Burnley remain in the bottom three but do have up to four games in hand on some of their relegation rivals, whilst it’s also worth noting that they have only lost one of their last six games, albeit with four draws. During that run, they have kept clean sheets against Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United, conceding just six goals in total, with their 7.90 expected goals conceded (xGC) figure ranking ninth amongst all teams when applying the ‘last six matches’ filter.

Priced at just £4.4m, Lowton offers a cheap route into Burnley’s defence, and could be a nice set and forget option given his potential for future Doubles.

MATTY CASH

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Villa under Gerrard and his Gameweek 13 plans 4
  • FPL ownership: 4.3%
  • Price: £5.0m
  • GW21-25 fixtures: bre | MUN | eve | LEE | new

Matty Cash (£5.0m) has played an integral role for Aston Villa since the appointment of Steven Gerrard.

During that time, his team have conceded just eight goals in seven matches, despite a tough schedule which has included games against all of the current top three: Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.

And that improved defensive stability, combined with the 24-year-olds attacking threat from wide areas, could make him a shrewd differential pick for Fantasy managers.

In recent weeks, Villa have been defending much better, which is reflected in the numbers. Over their last seven matches, they have allowed just 6.69 non-pen xGC and also kept clean sheets against Brighton and Hove Albion and Norwich City.

However, Cash’s appeal is further boosted by his attacking threat. Since the beginning of the season, the right-back ranks second amongst all defenders for penalty area touches, sixth for attempts in the box and ninth for final-third touches. For context, his 14 shots in the box is only one behind team-mate Danny Ings (£7.7m).

Villa now face a Brentford side who have failed to score in each of their last two matches and will once again be without the influential Rico Henry (£4.5m), who usually operates on the side Cash will be attacking. It’s also worth noting that fixtures against Watford (h), Brighton and Hove Albion (a) and Southampton (h) follow the ones detailed above, and as a result, it’s no surprise to see Gerrard’s side topping our Season Ticker for ease of fixture between Gameweeks 21 and 28.

Cash is an exciting footballer, and with his ability to contribute points at both ends of the pitch, is a tempting investment given Villa’s schedule.

YOURI TIELEMANS

Vardy injury latest as Tielemans keeps up fine FPL form
  • FPL ownership: 3.8%
  • Price: £6.4m
  • GW21-25 fixtures: NOR | bur | BHA | liv | WHU

Belgium international Youri Tielemans (£6.4m) has developed into one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the Premier League since his move to Leicester City.

Across his 14 league appearances in 2021/22, he has produced five goals and two assists. As a result, his 5.0 points per match tally is more than team-mates James Maddison (£6.9m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.4m), plus others in his category like Jarrod Bowen (£6.6m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.3m). Notably, he has also posted team-leading totals for chances created, touches in the opponent’s half and successful crosses, while his all-round ability lends itself to bonus points, with only three midfielders in the entire division collecting more than his 11 this term.

Following Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Liverpool, the Foxes’ now face a Norwich City side that has failed to score in any of their last five matches, conceding a whopping 14 goals in the process, with an appealing trip to Burnley to follow. There are also two further games to be rearranged due to Covid postponements – Everton (a) and Tottenham Hotspur (h) – which raises the prospect of a Double Gameweek.

The injury situation at Leicester certainly isn’t ideal, with manager Brendan Rodgers recently slamming the festive fixture schedule as “ridiculous”. However, if Gameweek 21 does indeed come too soon for Vardy, who limped off against Liverpool and will be assessed ahead of the visit of Norwich, it may give Tielemans’s prospects a further boost, as it’s highly likely he will be on penalties.

Tielemans has been a crucial player for a while now, and having been handed a first-half rest earlier this week, should be raring to go in Gameweek 21.

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  1. Rednev1983
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG confirmed in the squad 100%

  2. Scout Picks Community Champion Lottery - GW21 & GW22
    TopMarx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Be the first to take on the Scout Picks in 2022!

    I’m after two Community champions one for GW21 and one for GW22.

    How it works: a member of the Community will be selected to go head-to-head against the Scout Picks panel of Neale, Tom, Sam and Az each GW.

    The Community Member who has the largest winning margin across the 38 weeks takes home a £100 Amazon voucher and entry to our Mods and Cons League.

    The current leader is Holmes, who set a 25-point winning margin in GW7.

    If chosen, you will have a budget of £83m to select 11 players but outside of that standard FPL rules apply - you need to use a normal FPL formation and with a limit of 3 players from a team. And remember to pick a captain and vice-captain.

    If you’re interested in applying, email me at will@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk with the subject heading “Community Picks”. Include your FFS username and FPL Team ID and I’ll select two champions at random from the entrants for GWs 21 and 22.

    This season there is a draw for a champion and a sub, just in case the champion is unable to get their selection in on time. The sub then becomes the champion for the following GW.

    The champion will be picked after the match this evening, so make sure to enter by then. If selected you then have until 5pm Friday afternoon to send in your team, but tweaks are allowed right up to the deadline (in case of injuries announced in the press conferences or fixture postponements).

    Also, if you fancy playing along at home, I'm developing a little spreadsheet to help you select your XI and see how you get on against the Scout Picks once the GW gets underway:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pnSYcKEN6ttIg45jjPYmgX678sy9l5vqhWIZCiPhDE4/copy

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

    Should I use my WC for this

    Current team
    Sanchez, Steele
    Rudiger, James, Regulion, TAA, Cancelo
    Salah, BSilva, Jota, Gallagher, Bissouma
    Watkins, Antonio, Broja

    WC team
    Sanchez, Steele
    Regulion, TAA, Cancelo, Tierney, Amartey
    KDB, Son, Jota, Bowen, Odegaard
    Antonio, Watkins, Edouard

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

      Lol no, keep it for the doubles in 36

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

    Opinions on that team?
    Yet to make moves here. James out for sure.

    DDG/Foster
    TAA/Cancelo/James/Alonso/Duffy
    Son/Jota/Foden/Bowen/Martineli
    Ronaldo/King/Broja

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

    Important update

    That Villa match ticket news is to expedite refunds.

    No need to target Cash or Watkins then.

    https://twitter.com/BenCrellin/status/1476545685671587850?s=19

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cash still a decent option without the double imo. Decent fixtures run right through till GW29.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Agree. I sold him last week for Emerson due to the Villa blank. Now I'm considering getting him back for James.

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

          any concern about yellow cards? want him too for james

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

            He's got 1 more game for the threshold to rise on suspensions.

        2. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, good move that. I'm looking to get him for Alonso.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Was gonna sell Alonso this week, but James now priority. Will get rid of Alonso next week - UNLESS something comes up ....

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

        And his suspension would be United now, so not the worst

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Curious and curiouser

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

      *Targett

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tweet states "AVL are scheduled to play on Jan 10 & Jan 15 so they can't play in GW21 unless the sched changes", but they have no fixtures between 2nd and the 10th. So couldn't they still play an outstanding fixtures then ?

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

        Nope. There's the FA Cup 3rd round.

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Jan 10 is their cup round

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

      You see when you wrote this all I could think of us refunds so no need to worry about cash

  6. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale, (Foster)
    Livra, Cancelo, Taa, (Lowton, Rudiger)
    Jota, Bernardo, Bowen, Raphinha (Saka)
    Jesus, Kane, Watkins

    1 FT, 1.4 ITB. Top priority to get rid of? Bernardo, Jesus, Rudi, someone else? Any suggestions?

  7. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG spotted but Henderson could still start imo. He's been itching for gametime and this is the perfect scenario where I can see him starting tbh. No disrespect, but Burnley at home during a congested schedule. And it's not like he's a total rookie either. Would actually be surprised if he doesn't start tonight.

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Clutching at some weak straws.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, you could be right 😛

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, so stop spreading crap.

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            It's just a possible scenario, man. Chill.

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

      United need to win, DDG saved them more than once.

      I think DDG should start to guarantee a positive outcome in the end.

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      DDG is head, shoulders and mountains above anyone else in that United side this season (and since Rangnick has been there).

      Close to zero chance Henderson starts (unless there is some minor injury worry to DDG that we don't know about of course)

    4. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t think now is the time to experiment
      Rangnick doesn’t have the luxury.

  8. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you prioritize out for this GW - Bilva or Mount?

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

      bilva for sure

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva

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

      Bilva

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

    how many more games does cash need to play for his yellow card count to 'reset'

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just need to avoid a card this coming GW, I think.

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

      1 but Ben's spreadsheet is lagging so Villa not likely to double in gw21.

      They've got matches scheduled.

      Too many noises in the signals. The ticket info. was for refund purposes.

  10. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who goes first?
    0.7itb, 1ft.

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA James* Cancelo Livra* White
    Son Bowen Gray Gallagher* Jota
    Dennis Ronaldo Wilson*

    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wilson or James, probably for someone from Villa, given their likely doubles, which we may find out about before Sat deadline.

  11. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    For those not aware, the flag button can be used to suggest posts for Hot Topics. Simply flag and put the reason as 'hot topic'. Dont worry if it isnt instantly greened it can take acouple of hours.

    If more do this there will be more great discussions to visit via the hot topic tab.

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

      Hulk this

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

      I never knew this!!

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not many do, most of the non-imediate hot topics are flagged by me. Sharing this as thats a bad situation for many reasons

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      And I thought it is for reporting inappropriate content. Well, thanks for the info, now I'm going to use it as intended.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The flag tells moderators "Hey! Look at this!"

        So it's for good and bad reasons

  12. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gallagher -> Maddison for free yes?

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

      Is Maddison fit?

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

      Depending on injury status.

      Didn't look good to me. Was it cramp or a bigger muscular issue?

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Looked much more like muscular, never seen a reaction like that for cramp before.

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Did we get an update on Madison from Brodge's presser?

    4. Ray85
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wait until deadline, Norwich are still struggling with covid.

    5. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gallagher was given a rest. He's fit, should start and has a double in GW21.
      After GW21 LEI high risk of postponement.

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

        Seems strange to be completely out the squad for a rest when he normally plays 90 mins. You would've thought he made the bench if that was the case. I know the assistant manager said he was rested.

        A lot of journos stating he has covid before the game

  13. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    We need an 18 man squad

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not a bad idea actually, with a budget £120m

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just for everyone to get 3 4.5m players

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        At least we'll have 11 starters

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

      You should be able to flex. E.g. swap your 2nd GK for an extra defender, 3rd striker for an extra midfielder if you wish etc.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How about Covid subs ? Anybody who is known to be out for a GW before the deadline can be replaced for one fixture only with a player with the same or lower price for free.

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

      Definitely something to consider ahead of next season

  14. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play 1?

    Davies (dbl with Reg)
    Dennis
    Lacazette
    Cash

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

      Cash

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

      Dennis

    3. Ray85
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dennis

  15. Smokey_Lowkey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What is the priority here:

    A) James - > Cash/Reguilon
    B) ESR - > Maddison/Lookman
    C) Both (-4)

    Cheers!

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

      C

    2. Ray85
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B if you can get a defence out without James.

    3. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm probably going to do both, waiting to see if dgw are announced tho

  16. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else starting to think the double gw fixtures are going to be announced straight after the next deadline?

    I remember when this happened last season and I won't be surprised to see it happen again.

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

      I feel like people don’t realize PL literally could not give a fudge about FPL lol

      They’re not making their decisions based on “oh the FPL deadline is on Saturday so we have to make sure to let people know the fixtures by Friday evening”

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Last year they realised fixtures updates 1 minute after an fpl deadline fyi

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

        No, but clubs need to know as soon as practical to sort out match day arrangements in the Stadium and travel plans too.

    2. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No fans in stadiums last time though

  17. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG spotted at Utd team hotel

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      As the day progresses

      DDG spotted at Turf Moor Toilets

      DDG spotted in the tunnel

      DDG spotted between the goal posts.

      1. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        😆

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They're at home

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

        Lol, that was funny

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He actually was btw...

      https://twitter.com/mufcMPB

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

        Confirmed Manchester United squad members to face Burnley:

        David De Gea, Heaton, Henderson; Bailly, Maguire, Varane, Dalot, Shaw, Telles, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, Matić, McTominay, Van de Beek, Lingard; Sancho, Elanga, Greenwood, Cavani, Ronaldo.

        MUFC [MEN]

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

      Great news wild rover, i thought my transfers were cursed!

  18. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hearing Thiago for Liverpool out until February

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Where?

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

      More attacking returns he slows the team down

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They’ve won every single game he’s started and droppped pts in over half the games he didn’t

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

    I've got a number of players on the chopping block and 2FT 0ITB. Which one to priorities out this GW? Open to taking a hit or two

    A. James
    B. Bernardo
    C. Salah
    D. Gallagher
    E. Alonso
    F Livramento

    2FT 0ITB
    Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA James
    Jota Foden Salah Bernardo Gallagher
    Antonio Watkins
    (Foster King Alonso Livramento)

    1. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I've got a similar team.

      1 James
      2 Bernardo

      Might be tempted to keep the rest

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

        Those two are most likely out this GW for me. I need an update on Gallagher. Alonso and Livramento could probably wait until later to sort out. Salah to Son is tempting though

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

      A. The others all have a chance of playing.

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

        True. I think Bernardo is an easy transfer out to the likes of Bowen or Maddison. His hot streak is over and I can open up the 3rd city spot to Laporte or Dias later

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

      Possibly lose James, Alonso & Bernardo to 2 cheaper def Davies / Cash / Tierney / Royal & have then have the money for Son for -4?

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

        Yeah I did look at the option. I would have 8.8m for the 2 def spots

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

      Think I'd lose ABC for -4. If you're getting Son & Bowen/Maddi that should leave you enough itb to do Alonso -> Robertson GW22

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

        Good suggestion. Thanks

  20. JUNITED
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How many players you want to get rid to actually hit a WC?

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

      It's not about that for me. It's about when I feel I'll need to reset my team.

      Salah's return after AFCON being a big incentive to WC and also in GW35 before a GW36 BB.

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

        Tep. Also coincides with Arsenal city and Chelsea nice fixture runs

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

        Fair point. But if you had 6-7 players with afcon/injuries or struggling with getting enough minutes, would you be tempted to burn it now?

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

          Depends on the team. Two transfers and you would be getting an. 11 out

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

          Depends on your team I guess.

  21. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Chaps

    DGW21 & 22

    Do you think managers of certain teams involved will want to delay the DGW rearranged fixtures due to all the injuries (Chelsea / Everton / Leicester) Afcon (Watford / Liverpool) & transfer market (Newcastle) or do the managers get no say in this?

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

      Managers have no say.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They can certainly manipulate the numbers of unfit players.

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’ll do it when I feel I need hits beyond -8. As I have James, Alonso, Bernardo, Jesus, Mount and some other chumps I may well do this week. I have free hits to catch up with future DGWs.

      To be honest, DGWs are a bit of a trap. In many a year I’ve used em only to see players not start both or get injured in one and hence not play the other. The only players you really want are the players who are getting regular points anyway, and you’re likely to have most of these. I’d rather have the players I want long term and use my WC to get them rather than just get players for a DGW. The preference - obviously - is to get players who meet both of those criteria.

  22. Original Sin
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Amartey a very temporary solutiom for James? Or he has long term prospect?

    1. Original Sin
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Solution*

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

      Yes short term option

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

      He's playing in Cameroon too. Africa Cup of Nations.

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

      Only plays this gameweek thrn off to AFCOn

  23. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dennis in or out FFS?

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

      Likely in for the next game v Spurs then gone.

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

    Legomane_FPL has Watford v Burnley

    But not Southampton v Brentford.

    I'm just going to wait until tomorrow evening then think about transfers again.

    https://twitter.com/Legomane_FPL/status/1475760104662261760?t=ApTfCfTSpQhWDldvE6d-CQ&s=19

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you want?

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

        I don't mind.

        1 or 2 bonus games in gw21 is fine for me.

  25. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who's the priority to offload out of Rudi and Bilva?

    Cheers

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

      Bilva, you probably have cancelo and Taa so can play livra or you’re other defender and bench rudi if need be

      Having a 8m or so mid doing nothing is bad

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

        More bang for your transfer with the potential mid options as well I think

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah sounds reasonable to me. Will probably do Bilva for Bowen or Maddy if he's ok. Cheers mate

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

        You are welcome Tommy Tynans left shinpad

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Rudiger has Liv, Man City and Spurs next followed by 2 blanks. Unless you have a really strong bench and don't mind not playing him, I would consider selling him personally.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I do think Bilva is in line for a rest tho, with Grelaish, Foden back in favour. Wouldn't you rather a playing defender over a rested mid?

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Over rested mid yes, but you can't be sure he will be benched. Chelsea is playing the most potent attack in the world currently, chances for a clean sheet are very slim imho. Maybe Rudiger can get some attacking return though. To be honest, I would maybe consider selling both for -4 if there is a double gameweek in the next fixture.

  26. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison available for Norwich confirmed by B.Rodgers

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sweet, thank you!

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

      Which quote is that? The one I saw just said he’ll see over the next few days

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He's just had his press conference

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

          I know and the quote I saw said he’ll see over the next 2 days so which quote did you see ?

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

              Nice one mate, thank you

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

      Did he have a press conference today?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        yep

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Great. Thanks. Now its just a question of who to sell for him...

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Bilva or Ars mid and then Salah

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

        More of a question if I should double up lookman or tielemans with him

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

          Rob Tanner just said Maddison is fit.

        2. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Already have Tielemans.

      3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Probably Bilva

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Captain locked in, then

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone’s captain this game week …. Pre DGW announcement

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        maybe double up with Tielemans to make the difference

  27. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    1)When is Salah going to the African cup, I thought Leicester was his last match before he goes?

    2) Any update if we will have DGWs in the next Gws?

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

      1 After Chelsea
      2. Not really

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  28. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Livramento fitness?

  29. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    James to Cash?

    Have: taa cancelo reguilon livra

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

      If you don't mind the risk of a yc next game and suspension he's a good move.

  30. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    This gonna remove the option for a few stars moving for a last pay day before retirement (actually, do players still move to Ch8na these days) … China bans players from getting tattoo’s …

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-59827047