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FPL Double Gameweek 21 round-up: Sunday review, injury news and the things we learned

Our Scoreboard series rounds up the key goings-on from Sunday’s Double Gameweek 21 fixtures, from injury news to stats analysis.

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

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

GOALS, ASSISTS, BONUS

INJURIES AND BANS 

Fit-again Watkins can return to 2020/21 form in Villa's new-look 3-5-2 formation

Alisson (£6.0m), Joel Matip (£4.9m) and Roberto Firmino (£8.7m) were ruled out of Liverpool’s clash at Chelsea on Sunday after returning suspected positive tests for Covid-19.

As a result, the trio are now isolating.

A statement from the club prior to kick-off confirmed that all other members of the Reds’ playing squad have subsequently been tested and received negative results.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard declined to state the specific reason for Ollie Watkins’ (£7.8m) absence, but did confirm his squad are suffering with Covid and injury problems.

However, he did go on to say he is expecting him back against Manchester United, along with Tyrone Mings (£5.0m), who missed Double Gameweek 21 through suspension.

“I’m not sure I’m in the position to give you the details on it but we have got a mixture of Covid and injury problems at the moment. Ollie (Watkins) should be back for the next game.”

Brentford, meanwhile, had to contend with more injury issues, with Bryan Mbeumo (£5.3m) absent with a calf injury, and Mathias Jensen (£4.9m) and Sergi Canos (£5.5m) picking up knocks during the match.

“It’s a hip for Mathias (Jensen), and for Sergi (Canos) it’s a hamstring. I hope neither are major.” – Thomas Frank

On the suspension front, Aston Villa’s John McGinn (£5.8m), plus Leeds United duo Diego Llorente (£4.5m) and Tyler Roberts (£4.8m), will miss Gameweek 22 after receiving their fifth yellow cards of the campaign on Sunday.

GAMEWEEK 21 TAKEAWAYS

LUKAKU DROPPED AFTER INTERVIEW “BRINGS NOISE THAT WE DON’T NEED”

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel dropped Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) from his matchday squad in Double Gameweek 21, after the Belgian said in an interview that he was “not happy” with his role at Stamford Bridge, adding that he would like to return to Inter Milan in the future.

Discussing his decision, Tuchel said:

“I decided to protect the preparation of the match and that’s why he’s out. Of course, we have spoken, twice. I have spoken to the main players, then we had to realise it is too close to the match. The thing got too big, the thing got too noisy, so close to the match. We delayed the decision and while we are doing that we have to protect the preparation of the match. We have a big match of football to play. We need full focus which is hard enough to get without this decision, but that is why he is not playing. For sure it was a difficult decision to take.”

Further comments then emerged after full-time:

“He is our player, there is always a way back, we will clear this behind closed doors and once we have made a decision and Romelu (Lukaku) knows, you will maybe know also. It is not to be discussed now.”

SALAH AND MANE SET TO DEPART FOR AFCON

In a breathless Stamford Bridge encounter, Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) and Sadio Mane (£11.8m) were both on the scoresheet ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) departures. Both players are now set to fly out and join up with their respective teams for the tournament, with Naby Keita (£5.0m) also poised to turn out for Guinea, and are expected to return for Gameweek 24.

The absence of Salah in particular is a real blow for FPL managers. However, it does open up a free Liverpool slot alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.3m) and Diogo Jota (£8.2m), who are owned by 96.92% and 85.45% respectively in the top 10k.

That heightens the appeal of a short-term move for Andrew Robertson (£7.0m), who has now completed his three-match suspension. Notably, the Scottish international had produced a goal and four assists in his six appearances prior to his ban, averaging over seven points per match during that time.

Liverpool now face domestic cup ties against Arsenal (x2) and Shrewsbury Town, before they are back in Premier League action against Brentford at Anfield, with a second match possibly to be added as part of a Double Gameweek.

CALVERT-LEWIN FRUSTRATES

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) frustrated his new owners on Sunday after failing to convert his first-half penalty at Goodison Park. The England international, subject to 135,378 transfers in ahead of Double Gameweek 21, certainly had his chances, ending the match with four shots in the box and six penalty area touches.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s xG shot map v Brighton and Hove Albion in Double Gameweek 21

However, all hope isn’t lost, as he should at least be handed another opportunity to impress next week, when Everton take on Leicester City in the second-part of their double-header.

“That was not the idea… it was maybe too demanding for him but we were losing and had to do it. Obviously, we didn’t want to keep him on the pitch as we felt, physically, he wouldn’t have the match fitness. Maybe he has the strength but not the stamina. But at least he’s fine and, hopefully, he can recover quickly for the next one.” – Rafa Benitez on his decision to use Calvert-Lewin from start to finish

BURNLEY FORM A WORRY

After today’s 3-1 loss at Elland Road, Burnley remain in the bottom three and have not won since October. It’s also worth noting that their away form is particularly bad, having failed to win a single game in 10 Premier League attempts this term, conceding 19 goals in the process.

It won’t get any easier for them, too, as their next four league games are against Leicester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

They will also be without goalscorer Maxwel Cornet (£5.9m) for a period, who is now set to link up with Ivory Coast for AFCON.

UNDERWHELMING START TO DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 21

After West Ham United lost their clean sheet late on at Selhurst Park on Saturday, it was another underwhelming day for FPL managers who had invested heavily in Double Gameweek 21.

Brentford and Everton both lost their clean sheets early on, and whilst they did score four goals between them, the likes of Ivan Toney (£6.6m), Demarai Gray (£5.5m) and of course Calvert-Lewin, failed to get in on the act.

Instead, it was budget options Mads Roerslev (£4.3m) and Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) who were the unlikely Double Gameweek heroes, at least for now, as they both delivered double-digit hauls.

757 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth taking the risk to transfer Salah already out? And if it is, for whom...

    A) Son
    B) KDB
    C) Hold until closer to deadline

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

      C for me mate

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

      Wait!!!!!!

    3. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      Do not do B whatever happens

    5. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just wait (c)

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

      Your looking at the highest trades

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

      madness

      Son or KDB could have Covid by the time of the next game

  2. GoonerSteve
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Try again lol

    47 with Bowen (c), Antonio, Broja, Ronaldo, De Gea to come. Pretty happy with that. Way too early for anything but speculation really, but what might the best moves be here? 2fts, 0.1itb.

    Any suggestions welcomed.

    DDG, Foster*
    Trent, Cancelo, Regullion, Livramento, James*
    Salah*; Jota, Saka, Bowen, Douglas L
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Broja

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

      Salah to Son and James to a DGW defender

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, solid suggestion.

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

    Fellow Salah owners.

    I know this is team specific. Are you considering holding him through AFCON? This is something I am considering doing as I have both FH.

    Just thinking it is going to be two transfers to take him out then get him back (you will want him back immediately). You could use one of your FH in gw22 which I think will be popular anyway. Then you will only have to bench Salah for 1-2 gw. There is so much value around to cover Salah I think this could be a good strategy. Plus you won't lose any value tied up.

    Is anyone thinking if doing something similar? Is this a viable strategy?

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

      I'm definitely considering it but I won't be putting too much thought into it until next week, so many things can change in the meantime. But yes, there are so many good value options out there it's definitely doable

    2. GoonerSteve
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes definitely an option, but all depends on what happens with fixtures, for me.

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

      If I use FH next week then yeah there's a good chance I'll do it, booking in transfers is never wise, if it's for 3-5 games away then sure, but if it's 2 games away it seems pointless

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

      Value not important, points are & 12.9 sitting on the bench taking up a playing spot!

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

      I am yeah, I'll have a MF of Son, Gray, Bowen & Jota so I think that might be enough for 22, in 23 I'll turn Son into KDB & have KDB, Jota, Bowen & Gray so I think I'll be able to cope.

      Only worry is if he gets injured out there, it would annoy to have 12.9 on the bench for 2 weeks.

      The only player I want to swap him for this week is KDB who has Chelsea so I'm not sure this is the week to do it, if I get to 23 then it's only one week so there would be little point, I'd rather lose Son at Chelsea so keeping him is more likely than not, I'm going to take the .1 drop & not be rushed into a decision.

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

      Cheers for the feedback. I get there are pros and cons for each option. I just think if you held him until now and the fixtures are good for double gw22 and you FH then holding is a viable strategy.

      Of course though it all depends on fixtures and the players you already have in your squad.

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

      I considered it but decided to sell for Son this gameweek.
      Points wise no gain so far but wanted the extra games from Son during this 2-3 game spell and depending on how my team is looking I may even wait until gw28 to wildcard and bring him back as pool blank in 27. No guarantees Salah is available for gw24

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

        Fair point about the blank. But could you really go without Salah for Burnley away and then Norwich at home when he will surely be heavily captained?

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

          I’ve sold him now so will come up with a plan closer to the time.
          Rather not wc before 27 given I’d have a couple pool Arsenal players and would want most back from 28

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

      No one would

    9. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Already own Son so happy to hold.

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

      It's possible It's all so random at the minute and the foreseeable future that money really isn't an issue.

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

      You've already lost 0.3m of the value you had tied up.

  4. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Pretty happy with Watkins no show today, got my Saka points of the bench which are actually differential in my ML, as opposed to anything Watto might have scored as everyone has him. Small victories 🙂

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

      Yep and as is the way with FPL - driven by pure luck. Feels great when the cards fall well.

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

    How on earth did Jota get awarded an assist?

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

      Intended target

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nearly as bad as Antonio’s to Masuaku

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

      Read the rules

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

      The defender did not alter the intended direction of the ball.

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

    What do you guys think of these 2 things? Firstly with with Mahrez away at AFCON does this improve Bilva`s chances of pushing up to play on the right more often? I know it`s impossible to second guess Pep but would welcome any opinions.
    Secondly with Salah and Mane also away what`s consensus on how Jota`s form will either suffer or will he still be as dangerous? Both have ggod fixtures.

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

      Foden or Sterling will play on the right whilst Mahrez is away. Jesus will play down the centre. Grealish may come in down the left as Sterling switches to the right

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

        Thank`s gives me some options to consider..Cheers.

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

        Foden hasn't played on the right for a fair while though has he? He's been playing as a false 9 or on the left all this season so far I thought

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

          Pepeye seems to know everything for a fact

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

            Think I remember last season him acting like he was an insider. Looked at his history and see he said Foden was "deffo" starting v Newcastle when he didn't so I'm inclined to think otherwise!

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

              This is what I mean, I hate it when someone gives chapter and verse on something as if speaking from a position of fact.

              He has no idea who will play anywhere, and it will change game by game anyway.

  7. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    1FT, 0.3 ITB, thoughts?

    DDG - Bachmann

    TAA - Cancelo - Dawson - White - Livramento

    Son - Jota - Gundogan - Bowen - Raphinha

    Ronaldo - Antonio - Broja

    Time for Gundogan to go?

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

      Depends on the GW22 doubles / fixtures but if they fall as expected then the 3 transfers I’d be considering are:

      - Broja -> King / Dennis
      - Gundogan -> Maddison
      - White -> Reguilon

      1. The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      We have very similar teams. For me I have Alonso instead of Dawson and Gray instead of Raph. Depends on DGW but I think Im keeping Livra and selling White.

      Gundo + White --> Maddison + Emerson or Gundo + Alonso --> Lookman + Robbo

  8. Pepeye
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Zinchenko had a positive Covid result and rumours inside City said Foden and Stones had a positive test as well. Only rumours and all three would be available in any event for Chelsea at home on 15th Jan

    1. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      So... the moral of your story is, o wait you answered that too!

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Almost worth bringing them
      In as you know they won’t be out next game unlike other possibles

  9. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So close to the magical grey arrow….
    Down 3 places
    36,035 to 35,038

    Got away with No Salah

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      **36,035-36,038

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

      How many points you score? 40 or 39?

      I’m almost identical rank to you!

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        43 -4

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          6 + captain again to play

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

    Have anyone done a FH22 draft if fixtures will be as Ben Crellin predicts?

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What’s he predicting to work off exactly? Last I saw he had 8 probable and 10 likely. That’s a wide range.

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

    Forward thinking but how many (if any) City players would you go with on FH22 vs Chelsea given the likelihood of doubles.
    Would you run the risk of no city?

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      FH, would consider none.

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        To elaborate, Cancelo or Foden might have an EV of 5.5 vs a strong opponent like Chelsea. I’d be pretty confident there’s 10 outfield players better than that over 2 fixtures

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

      If you are contemplating going with no City, this is the fixture to do it but City are likely to be at full strength

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

        I seem to be going nowhere in the ranks lately, mostly due to no shows like Watkins post deadline so looking to maximize doubles but seems to be a bit biased. Like getting in Keane this week, what was I thinking going Everton defence.

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

      None

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

      We'll have to see on the doubles, but as the gw stands at the moment City vs Chelsea could be juicy. A lot of people are in the mindset that "Chelsea are strong"........but right now they aren't. Decimated and ructions with Lukaku. No clean sheets for ages.

      City will know that winning this game is 6 points in the title race, they will go 100% at it. Foden & KDB strong considerations for mine.

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

    Will Lukaku be forgiven in time for the City fixture?

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

      Let’s hope not if Chelsea wanna be a title contender

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

        They aren't. And they're better with him, especially against City.

  13. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is dennis playing gw22?

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

      I'd be surprised if he didn't unless he gets injured between now and then

  14. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Get in Peter Wright! Harsh on Anderson. Averaged 103 and still lost.

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

      What sport is this?

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

        Nvm just googled the names - not sport related, darts

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

          Takes an enormous amount of skill and co-ordination.

          But hey, Redro doesn't know about it, must have no value

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

            Didn’t mean to offend anyone. Sure they’re tremendous athletes.

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

              Passive aggressive, nice

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

                Ironic

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

                  In what respect?

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

                    Just read what you wrote

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

                      That's not passive aggressive, that's straight-up sarcasm

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

                        Don’t really have time for this mate. Enjoy though

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

                        I'm pleased you're so busy.

                        That is an example of passive aggression, take note because you're not half as smart as you think you are. Bye.

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

    https://mobile.twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1477771313603395585

    Senegal FA have condemned Watford for not releasing Sarr for AFCON. Watford have said Sarr is still injured, but Senegal FA don't believe it's true and have said he's keen to join up with the squad for the tournament.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Feb 12th expected return date. There seems to be few waiting to put the boot unto Watford re: AFCON.
      https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Expected return date is exactly when AFCON finishes. Could be coincidence but I’m not sure a team that complained about late emails deserves the benefit of the doubt.

  16. Haa-lala-land
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Odd how literally noone is mentioning Manuel Lanzini, despite his brace (the shimmy dink goal was a goal of the month contender!) and being near enough nailed what with Benrahma off to Afcon!

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

      I've seen a few mention him and they're all chasing points.

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

        Isn’t the point of the game to chase as many pints as possible?

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

          Well not at the expense of better options.

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

      It’s interesting. Given the double gameweek and WH scoring lots of goals finding a way to load up on attackers makes sense (especially with the garbage defense).

      I bet if more realized he was on pens and likely to start he’d have had more love. Hard to go there now - no dgw22 for WH.

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

      If he has no DGW next week which it looks like then I wouldn't bother. I'll keep Bowen since it's Leeds and Llorente is suspended but that'll be enough

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

      To put it simply, he didn't have the form.

      He had 9,3,2,1,2 points with the goal being 5 gameweeks ago.

      If he had scored last week then more people would have taken notice but he was never an option when Bowen and Antonio have both been getting returns. Benrahma had 2 goals in 2 games but was ignored due to AFCON.

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      First double digit haul in four years

    6. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He would have been good in a FH for DGW21 as I think it was pretty high odds he was on penalties - had already taken the last one. But as a transfer it’s a no for me.

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

    34k to 412k in 7 gws wks.

    Just think about that for a moment.

    How the hell can I get that back?

    Iv tried eveything, a - 8 this wk, couple of - 4s before that, was doing great until wc then covid, postponed games and bad luck took over.

    Honestly getting really annoyed now.

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

      a really good captain choice can get everything started for you. No Salah until GW24 means captaincy finally matters now. chip strategy for GW22 will also be important. Just approach one week at a time and start differentiating your team

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

        Idk, not getting any luck at the moment. Only bad luck. Have new WC, two FHS and TC.
        But so do rivals.
        Only 1o off top of ML but was 30 odd ahead, OR is bothering me tho.
        Seems every xmas period I really look forward to all the games and it's a massive let down. But this season has been an awful red arrow continuously

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Luck based game...

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

        Beginning to agree.

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

      That's rough mate, not as bad for me since I wasn't that high in rank but I went from 250k to 750k in the same period, last week was my first green arrow since GW13 and only got me back up to 650k. It's frustrating for sure, the postponements affected me badly every week, I had 4 in a row where I needed hits to just get max 10 players out.

      Just try stick to your guns and keep patient, taking hits for the sake of it or just in hope will likely only cause you more issues. Keep the long game in mind.

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

      dont sweat it, things can change the other way just as quick, lots of chips and rearranged fixtures to come

    5. fusen
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Return more to the template.

      To really get simple, you've done badly because you don't have the players scoring points and the players scoring points are template players as everyone gets form players in.

      Looking back over your previous weeks does show unluckiness but you need to get back into the huddle and just ride some template points.

      I'd personally look at the overall top 20 users in the world, they generally score well every single week as they have all the luck going for them and make sure you have the key main players they own.

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

        Thanks guys.
        Tough old game sometimes.

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

          It's luck. Comes and goes, hopefully evens out over the season. Right now others are luckier than you.

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

      You were lucky to be 34k. So whatever chants you were doing every morning then . . do em again now.

  18. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Are Everton likely to have a DGW 22?

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

      everyone aside from City and West Ham are likely to have a DGW at this point

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

    Just looking ahead to GW27 Liv & Ars for sure plus Che & Lei or Spurs & Lee will have a blank.

    Lot of people have Spurs players now plus Liv with Salah back & Arse players in form so that could take out half of your team & may then need a FH?

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

      Gameweek 27 seems way too far away, for me. I'm personally waiting for things to happen, just for next gameweek decisions

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

        Yeah me too but just clocked this as a problem to come
        Be better if Chelsea beat Spurs in the league cup semi

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

          Looking at WC 27 imstead of 28

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

          It's a good spot – no doubt the experts will be telling us all about it in a couple of weeks, and asking for money for the privilege. Nice one

  20. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,

    Any early thoughts?

    Sanchez (Ramsdale)

    TAA Cancelo Dawson (White Livra*)

    Salah* Son Jota Bowen (Brownhill*)

    Antonio Watkins* Dennis

    1 FT & 1.4 ITB

    Salah to Maddison
    Watkins to CR7

    A good moves?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Terrific moves.

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate. Just that, Watkins run of fixtures are too good to get rid of him.

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          True but United also have a very nice run. Heard anything further as to why Watkins was left out?

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

    Is anyone else been put off by the the premium forwards and staying away from Ronaldo and Kane? Feel like it's best to keep the money in midfield

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      With Salah at AFCON, that certainly frees up for one of these two surely...?

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

      Have Ronaldo and sticking fat, already running a 5 man midfield and with Salah off I don't really need any upgrade money.

      Will also be looking to hold onto Ronnie when Salah does come back though.

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

      Nope. KdB not worth itvimo

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

      yea they aren't worth it imo

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

    Last Man Standing Update (720 teams)

    Current safety score = 32 with autosubs.
    Top score = 62
    LMS average = 41.2 (-3.66) = 37.54

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nice competition for dullards who fear having double or riple up!

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The problem is that this competition doesn't reward doing well, but throws you out after first bad gw. Is this the game for risk averse dullards?!?

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

          Yes, it's not for me, but lots of people like it because it imposes discipline on them and prevents them from taking too many hits.

          1. fish&chips
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            If all your risks pay off you can win this and FPL 😉

            I personally like it but always go out pretty quickly as I tend to take some risks. It does help to reign in my wild approach a bit though

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

              No one will see all their risks pay off, even for one good season. Magnus Carlsen had a 7.8m GW rank last GW. He still has a better chance of winning FPL playing the variance game, compared to people who don't.

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

          If you believe participating in it improves your overall game, then it's a good thing to be in. If you don't, then don't participate.

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

          I've had plenty of bad weeks yet I'm still in it. Towards the end, the dullard probably won't win as the maverick will do the big moves to win the final.

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Nice competition. Nothing against it. But since you and Ragabolly are doing it and Ragabolly is able to use software, there could be another competitions for (us?) Mavericks also.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              It could and should be possible to earn "get out of jail card". Please do ask @Lateriser what he would like.

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

      I have nothing against this competition. It's a nice one. But the problem is that it gets a lot of publicity here and is risk averse. We who take risks should get something similar imo.

      Normally i wouldn't complain about this. But Ragabolly can easily change some lines and make another script for another competition. Even I could do it 😉

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

        For crying out loud, this is a competition within a competition. That's enough.
        And just for fun.

      2. Ragabolly
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Tell me if you have a good idea for a competition and I will happily run it

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

          Baps Hunter being a case here. Wants some sort of competition geared just to theyself. Ok...

  23. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    salah to son now or wait until the deadline..?
    is it risky to make any transfer now..?

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

      I'm about to do it now, for better or for worse. Just going to take my medicine if it goes wrong. Risky

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

      Definitely wait

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wait, deadline nearly two weeks away, so much could happen between now and then.

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

      Absolutely wait- what if Son picks up injury in one of his 2 cup games? What if Spurs don’t get double

  24. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who are the likely doubles in GW22, do we know that yet?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone except Hammers and City but far from set in stone.

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

    What are your plans for using the chips this season?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No plans, take it as it comes.

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

      Plans lost. Chips lost.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Can't plan with any certainty at the moment. Might FH gw22 if there is an attractive dgw.

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

      None for now. Might use FH in 22 or might BB depending on fixtures

  26. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hello everyone.

    Has there been any update on Saint Maximin's injury and potential return?

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

    Tinkering around and noticing my TV has really taken a hit from all these weeks of ignoring price activity and waiting til 10 minutes before deadline to transfer.

    1. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Stay strong if you can

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

      I lost my tv from 108 to 106 million. Half a million gained back.

  28. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Risers: Son (10.7) Saka (6.4)

    Fallers: Salah (12.8) Trossard (6.1) Gallagher (6.1)

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

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

      5 up 😉

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

      A fair few moaning Salah to Son planners will be up in arm about 2pt swing later 😉

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

        * Obvs £0.2m, not 2pts. Actually, that's twice in the last three days, so.a £0.3m swing.

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

      Come on Salah keeps dropping until 12.5

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        12.2 hopefully

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

        He's come back to the 12.8 I sold him for quicker than I expected and so plenty of time for more, when some people even find out he is going to afcon. The sale was a success with Antonio Captain matching him this week.

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

          Surely that depends on who you brought in to replace him and what they scored?

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

            I got Antonio and Ronaldo, so I am up.

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

              You got 2 forwards for a midfielder...?

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

                Bowen as well. Anyway, selling Salah worked.

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

                  Ok. You may want to look at the link to your team in your profile, as it doesn't match what you're saying.

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

                    I know what transfers I did, why would I make it up?

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

                    Probably my team link is out of date and I can't be f-ed to update it.

  29. JoJoRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any word on Maddison fitness. Will he play? Thanks

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

      will Leicester play is also a big question

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

      If he doesn't catch Covid from that Darts I'd be amazed

  30. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody else wildcard Pickford in? Sometimes you just gotta laugh, he’s my keeper for the foreseeable!

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Congrats
      I had taken alcohol an askef for help here...

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

      Is it true that he can’t reach the crossbar without jumping?

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

      I got him in auction league for the next two two months. Had sold him in disgust after Watford but I view it as a kind of upside chasing.

    4. Tic Tacs
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Got him in on a wildcard as a punt for the double! Second keeper is Sa though so will just downgrade Pics at some point soon