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FPL Daily: Man City hit by Covid, Watkins close to fitness

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points of the day in FPL Daily, a series that serves non-Premier League matchdays and days when we don’t bring you a team news/press conference round-up.

Thursday’s big news, of course, was the confirmation of four additional fixtures in Gameweek 22, meaning that eight teams – Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Leicester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford – will ‘double’.

READ MORE: Frisking the Fixtures for Double Gameweek 22 and beyond
READ MORE: Tom Freeman’s initial Gameweek 22 team plans

CITY COVID OUTBREAK

There may be no FPL deadline this weekend but there are still plenty of pre-match press conferences happening up and down the country on Thursday and Friday, with all 20 Premier League clubs in FA Cup action.

Manchester City get the third round of England’s premier cup competition underway on Friday night but they’ll be short of numbers both on and off the field.

Pep Guardiola will miss the tie against Swindon Town after testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the number of those isolating for coronavirus-related reasons amongst the City camp to 21. Of that number, 14 are backroom staff and seven are first-team players.

There’s still over a week until the champions-elect face Chelsea in Double Gameweek 22 but it’s a situation to keep an eye on, given what has gone before with postponements.

“At this moment we have a squad and we want to play the game and to keep playing as many as possible until, if unfortunately we can’t fill the team, we will have to think about postponement. But at this moment in time we’re ready to play the game.”

“Again we don’t know [about the Chelsea game in Gameweek 22], it’s unpredictable. Two days ago we had five (positive tests), yesterday three.

“Every time we’re less and less people, but still a lot don’t have it and it’s unpredictable because we have people with the first and second variant. It’s not a virus that when you have it once you won’t get it again, (there are) no guarantees. It’s unexpected what will happen tomorrow and next week even less so.” – Manchester City assistant coach Rodolfo Borrell 

WATKINS ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL

Ollie Watkins (£7.8m) was a surprise omission from Aston Villa’s teamsheet in Gameweek 21, with no concrete reason given for his absence.

A positive Covid-19 test was suspected and Steven Gerrard’s comments in his pre-match presser would only add fuel to that fire, with Watkins due back in training a week after his no-show against Brentford.

He’ll return in good time for Gameweek 22, then, when Villa entertain cup opponents Manchester United a week on Saturday.

“Ollie Watkins is due back with the group on Saturday, so that will be a welcome addition. Tyrone Mings comes back from suspension – he’s fit, well and available.

“Ashley Young’s got an outside chance. He’s got a frustrating one where he’s still got a little bit of discomfort in his fractured toe, but he’s doing everything he can to get back as quick as he can.

“The rest is as it was. We’ve come through Brentford with no major injuries. Kortney Hause has had a bit of tightness after the game, but that’s settled down and he trained today.

“Assuming the last couple of COVID tests go well, we should be in good shape.” – Steven Gerrard

OTHER TEAM NEWS

Elsewhere, Graham Potter confirmed that Brighton were Covid-free heading into their FA Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion.

That’s not the case with Burnley, however, with manager Sean Dyche among those hit by the virus, Nick Pope (£5.4m) still not back in training after his own recent positive test and four new cases in the first-team squad.

“(Nick) Pope didn’t train with us today and (Josh) Brownhill is a possibility.

“I’ve trained today with 16 players and Michael Jackson has come over from the 23s to help me out. That includes Connor Roberts, who is back on the grass for the first time this week.” – Burnley assistant boss Ian Woan

Brentford should have a host of names back for their Double Gameweek 22, meanwhile, among them Bryan Mbeumo (£5.3m).

“The good news that I can say is that Kristoffer [Ajer] will start, so that’s very positive. We need him to play. Bryan [Mbeumo] hopefully most likely will be involved in the game on Saturday.

“Sergi [Canos] and Matty [Jensen] will not be involved in the game on Saturday. They should be available for Southampton – especially Matty. Charlie [Goode] and Zanka are a bit further away. Rico [Henry] is just one step too early.” – Thomas Frank

All of the above teams have two fixtures in Double Gameweek 22 and another, Watford, could have Ben Foster (£4.1m) back fit in time – but it sounds like it will be a close-run thing:

NEW SIGNINGS

While Kieran Trippier’s signing for Newcastle United remains at the ‘imminent’ and not ‘completed’ stage, there was another defender who was trading his black-and-white shirt for a different colour.

Watford have captured central defender Samir from Udinese on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with the Brazilian following left-back Hassane Kamara through the door.

That’ll hopefully help shore up a backline that is still without a clean sheet in 2021/22 ahead of the Hornets’ crucial double-header against Newcastle and Burnley.

412 Comments Post a Comment
  1. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Shall I just do Salah to Son? Only 1FT. Don't think FH required.

    Ddg Guaita
    TAA Reg Cancelo Tierney Duffy
    SALAH Jota Bowen Gray Gallagher
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

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

      I did yes. Salah not expected back until gw24. It’s a lot of money to leave on the bench

      1. Junglist95
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thought he is only missing 2 game weeks?

        1. Junglist95
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yup. 2 gw. He stays!

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

          He could miss an additional GW if Egypt progress which they are expected to do. If they make the final he could miss 2 more, unless I'm reading it wrong. Breakdown on this site.

          1. Junglist95
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Got ya

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

          Edit: If Egypt make the final there's still 4 days until Liverpool's Leicester fixture. I wouldn't expect him back for GW 23 though.

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have a similar side and will be making the Son / Salah move.
      Only reason is to cover Son off!

  2. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who from these would you sell this coming GW for Lamptey/Davies?
    Thinking Coufal just cos Dalot has a double-maybe?
    1. Coufal.
    2. Dalot.
    3. Tierney.

    Current defence.
    DDG, Bach.
    TAA, Cancelo, Tierney, Dalot, Coufal.

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

      Yeah WH defense is garbage - wouldn’t want that much money tied up in a defender is never want to play.

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

      Can't disagree. Just a FT and no chips for you?

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

      Dalot is probably getting one game at best. I would get rid of him, gives a long term solution. Coufal is at least getting a start.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        This. Plus double up United D is never convincing these days

  3. jia you
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Edouard got me 20 points in 2 GWs but a move to King probably a good use of FT?
    Currently rocking this:

    Lloris
    Trent Cancelo Reguilon
    Son KdB Foden Jota Bowen
    Dennis Edouard
    (Gunn Watkins Livra Tsimikas)
    1 FT
    1.7itb

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

      You prefer King to Dennis?

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

        Nevermind. You have Dennis. Reading is hard.

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

      Not a bad move for a FT.

      Can you get KDB+Eduoard > Ronaldo/Kane+Maddison(-4) (or something like that)?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah but think I want to hold KdB, think he'll do well early in 2022

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

          fair enough - i love the guy, wish i had found a way to get him in earlier.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep I'd do it

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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

    Would you sell Martinelli or Gray for a mid with a DGW this GW?

    Gray has more games going forward, but Martinelli is a better player and plays for a better team....

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't

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

        You would keep both?

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

      I would definitely sell Gray over Martinelli.

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

        Cheers mate

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

      Are you benching or playing whichever you don't sell? I'm reasonably happy playing Gray vs Norwich and benching Martinelli, but I have other transfer priorities. Martinelli probably better longer term; Gray has nice fixtures till GW27 but Everton are so poor. Maybe see how Gray and Everton attack look on Tuesday and decide then?

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

        The one I keep is sub 1.

        Good idea mate, Everton didnt impress last game thats for sure.

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

      i'd keep both

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

    Sanchez ¦ Steele
    TAA Cancelo Dawson
    Foden* Gray Bowen Gallagher*
    Ronaldo Kane DC-L
    ¦ Martinelli Livramento Cash

    Foden, Gallagher to Jota, Lookman for a hit?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just Gallagher out imo

  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Repost

    Thoughts? 1 FT, 0.1 itb

    DDG*
    TAA Alonso" Keane
    Son* Jota Bowen Salah(!)
    Antonio King* Wood*

    (Guaita Cancelo Tierney ESR)

    A. Salah to Maddison
    B. Keane to Emerson (bench Salah, play Cancelo)
    C. Keane & Salah to Regs & Maddison (-4)
    D. Save FT (bench Salah, play Cancelo)

    If I do D, I will probably do Salah & Alonso to KDB & Laporte for free next GW

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

      I would play Cancelo so B seems good

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks buddy

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers my man. Yeah Keane have Norwich but then perhaps damage limitation is more important, just like getting Antonio this GW

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

    Quite interesting that we all expected a much better DGW22 and that holding Salah was a good option because we would FH anyway … now the DGW is bit of a damp squib and FH doesn’t look great many will have to dump Salah and hold their FH.

    Planning more than one game week ahead is such a lottery at the moment that I think it’s best to literally just plan for the next game week … a bird in the hand an all that 🙂

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Even for 1 GW it requires planning. 🙂

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

    Not sure what to do with team since there could be another curve ball before GW starts. As of now, team is looking alright and hopefully 2FTs will be enough to navigate:

    DE GEA
    Trent, Cancelo, DALOT
    Foden, Bernardo, Jota, Bowen
    Watkins, Antonio, DENNIS

    Bench : Salah, B. Williams, White

    Salah to Son and starting him over Watkins is probably a decent move. With remaining cash, Dalot or Williams could be upgraded.

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

      Dalot or Williams to Reguilon maybe

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, Salah to Son, Williams to Sanchez. We need decent bench in times like these

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

    Best move here?

    A) Salah -> Son*
    B) Salah & Gray -> Son* & Mount* (-4)
    C) Antonio -> Dennis*
    D) Gray & Antonio -> Maddison* & Dennis* (-4)

    DDG*
    Dalot*, Trent, Dawson
    Jota, Bowen, Gray, Brownhill*
    CR7*, King*, Antonio

    Ramsdale, Cancelo, Keane, Salah
    Bank 0.3m, 1FT

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

      A

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

        and bench Brownhill

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

      A

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What they said

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

      Wouldn't sell Gray or Antonio. So A

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

    I’m aware a lot can happen before the deadline, but as it stands… would you start Cancelo or Foden?

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

      Cancelo

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

      Cancelo

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What they said

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

      Thanks all!

  11. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which dgw players wud you get here??
    (2.5itb, 1ft)

    De gea
    Regulion TAA* Cancelo*
    Son Jota* Bowen* BSilva*
    Ronaldo (c) King Antonio*
    - foster coufal Gilmour Livra

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

      Maddison for Silva

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

        This.

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Do you think DCL with Norwich away is worth selling for Ronaldo?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

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

      let's see how DCL looks vs Leicester

      also depends on the rest of your teams and if it's for a free.

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

        It'd be for a hit. Would get me to 6 doublers though

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

    When is dennis going afcon?

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

      not going

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

        Convenient! Makes a good 3rd striker for a DGW.

  14. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    My plan had always been to FH this week,
    Activate it now or wait?

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

      If you are going to activate irrespective of any cancellation, then go for it.

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

      I was planning on FH too but I think I'm gonna save it bar any major changes

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

      Draft your FH team, then keep it in your back pocket and make moves as late as possible.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do it now. You know you want to

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

      if you are committed to FH just play it now, if you think you may not FH hold off

  15. Grand Thibauto
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cucurella or Burn (the later allows me a Gray to Foden next GW)

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

      Hmm. Tough. Lamptey not possible?

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Lamptey much preferred by me than Burn, but he doesn't seem to start regularly now

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

          But over 2 matches? I'm leaning toward Lamptey for a FH draft.

          But i could definitely be wrong

          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Lamptey over Cucurella on an FH?

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

              I'm leaning that way. But it's just a gut feeling.

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

      Cucurella

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      All aboard the Cucu train

    4. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Think I will go Cucu thanks for the inputs. Just realized if I go King over Dennis, I'd be able to afford the Foden move

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

        Nice. Wish you luck regardless!

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        King nailed, fit, on PK, great differential. I endorse it

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

    The FH plan of Kane, Son, Ronaldo, Lamptey, Maddison, and maybe Dennis is the core of my thinking.

    But Alonso or Rudiger?

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

      Alonso

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

        Cheers.

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

      More upside with alonso

  17. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best defender with a double game week?

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

      Lamptey or Alonso? I think. Or either keeper? Maybe Reg? It has to be one of those.

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

        I may just have all 3 lol.

        The real question is, Lloris or Reggie?

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

      Probably Reguilon. I like Lamptey or Cucurella as well.

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

        Yeah all those mentioned above

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

      This for a FH or trade a player in?

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Trade in player so will be keeping it’s for James who’s injured

        I already have Taa, Dias and cancelo

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

    DDG*,
    Alonso*, Regulion*, TAA,
    Son*, Sissoko*, Jota, Bowen
    King*, Edouard, Antonio

    Guaita, Cancelo, Tomiyasu, Salah

    0 ITB, 1 FT

    A) Salah -> maddison
    B) edouard -> Dennis
    C) both for -4
    D) something else

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

      I would def get Dennis as he has Nor next. Double up with King(Thats what I'm doing) Leic I'm not sure about. They are missing 11 players and has no strikers.

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

        Yeah this is my concern too. Maybe not too bad to hold Salah anyway if he might be back in 26

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

          24* is he due back in 24? Haha no idea. Thanks for the reply

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

      On first glance, i like B.

      But maybe D. I would use the Salah cash for Ron or Kane. Crazy to not have at least one of them, imo.

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

        Could do Salah and edouard to tielmans and Ronaldo. Just don't think Ronaldo is value for money and not sold on tielmans either. Kane's fixtures aren't the best after the double either.

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

          I wonder if Bruno is worth a punt as a Salah placeholder. Just no form at all though

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

          You're probably right, but Ron has Villa and Brentford. Just don't see him blanking.

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

        Is it? I'm not going to capt CR7 and reckon Dennis might match him over the DGW. Also saves me a trade on my way to get Mo back.

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

          -4

          Lloris*
          Taa Rudi* Cucu*
          Son* Bowen Bilva Gray
          Antonio King* Dennis*

          Saka Cancelo Dias

          1 trade away from Mo

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

            WC, BB, FHx2 & TC in hand

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

            It's a sound argument. Yeah I'm not capping Ronnie either.

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

            Maddison instead of Bilva and that's a spicy team?

  19. ronty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Front 7 of
    Son Jota Bowen Gray
    Antonio King Ronaldo

    Ramsdale --> DDG for FT is a no brainer
    Winks --> Maddison for a hit looks good but need to bench 1 of the SGWers who all have appealing fixtures.

    Pick one for bench if I do above transfers:
    a) Gray
    b) Bowen
    c) Jota
    d) Antonio

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

      Gray easily.

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

      Gray

  20. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who seems most likely to be starting up front for Leicester in the DGW?
    Cheers.

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

      I've heard Lookman or Perez? I think?

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

        Yeh, I'm thinking Lookman on a FH.

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

    An early FH draft for exactly 0.0 left.

    Sanchez
    Trent Reguilón Lamptey
    Son Jota Bowen Maddison
    Ronaldo Kane Dennis

    (Steele, White, Johnson, Gilmour).

    Not too bad methinks.

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

      I'd probably go Lookman over Bowen as there's a strong chance he could be the one starting upfront.

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

        as to my question above.

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

        Oh you're right. As a test FH that's probably best.

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

          What's your TV out of interest?
          I think I still have a bit ITB with this team above.

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

            100.8, with 3.0 itb. Pre FH, normal team.

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

              Yeh ok.

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

          Also De Gea over Sanchez, possibly.

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

            Fair. Also is Lloris a factor?

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

              I'd probably have Kane, Son & Reg all ahead.

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

                Yeah. I'd be lying if i said that wasn't the frontrunner 3 for Spurs.

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

      The big yes to FH is having both Ronaldo and Kane

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

      Cucurella over Lamptey imo

      Potter might be conscious of playing Lamptey 3 times in a week after his recent comeback from long-term injury

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

        True. Cheers for the insight.

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

        What about if you have to pick one of Alonso/Cucurella?
        Who are you picking?

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

          Alonso. Brighton Palace is often termed as a derby and things get heated. Brighton Chelsea, you probably go Chelsea.

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

      The other one is Jota over someone like Mount?

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

        As in Mount > Jota

  22. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here or g2g? Have both FH chips left. 0.5m itb

    LLORIS
    Taa cancelo ALONSO
    SON Jota Bowen MADDISON
    RONALDO KING Antonio

    Foster gray Johnson tierney

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

      Looks decent. Don't think adding more doubles will really improve it

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

        Cheers, was thinking of swapping tierney with a dgw defender but not sure it’s worth the hit.

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

      Gorgeous. Not sure i could change a thing.

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

        Thanks bud

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Did you arrange the DGW22 fixtures?

      Lovely team. Well done.

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

        Thanks!

  23. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you use FH? Have both still available. 1FT 1.7ITB

    DDG Foster
    Cancelo Rudiger Coufal Liv TAA
    Jota Salah Bowen Foden Bilva
    Dennis Broja DCL

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

    Do I take the chance to go without Ronaldo Igor DGW, or FH?

    1 FT (Bilva to Maddison?)

    DDG
    RUDIGER, Coufal, TAA
    Foden, Jota, SON, Bowen
    DENNIS, KANE (C), Broja

    Subs: Steele, Bilva, Cancelo, White

    1.4 in the bsnk

    1. SoulShakinTex
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d go without. Was actually planning on selling (!) until DGW came up, see below.

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

        Could also do Bilva/Broja to Maddison/King for Watford’s good upcoming fixtures. But maby too much with 2 WAT fwds in the same basket

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

      Ronaldo isn’t worth a FH, I think FH is the best chip

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

      play Cancelo ahead of Coufal IMO.

  25. SoulShakinTex
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I think I might be close to bench-boosting this week but not quite there yet. Would you take any hits in order to BB this?

    Ramsdale*/Sanchez
    TAA/Cancelo/Reguillon/Keane/Livra*
    Son/Jota/Bowen/Gray/Gallagher*
    Ronaldo/Antonio/King

    A) Gallagher to Maddison FT
    B) Gallagher/Livra to Maddison/Veltman or Tielemans/4,8 def for -4
    C) Throw in Rams to DDG for - 8
    D) Any other idea?

    Cheers in advance. The BB is the chip I never quite get my head around…

    1,2 ITB, 1 FT

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d go -4. On the edge for BB myself. I’m tempted to go early this year as last year I screwed my team planning for it. Ended up continuously trading about w £4.5m defs

      1. SoulShakinTex
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah… I just wasted mine at some random point when I felt lucky and in fairly good shape last year. Who would you go for on the -4?

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

      Just A

      1. SoulShakinTex
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. And then BB with Livra and Rams, or not?

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

          Yes

  26. Easy Cheesy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    BB22 if I have bench of Sanchez (cry, che), Keane (nor), saka (tot) and cancelo (che)? 5 DGW players in the XI. Just thinking to use and then can focus on chasing the big hitters in all subsequent DGW

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

      Yes

    2. SoulShakinTex
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That bench is better than mine. Go for it.

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

      decent bench for a BB

    4. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      do it

  27. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning dzz, best moves here with 1ft and 2m itb?

    If i do Gungod/Antonio >> Son/King (-4), i get to the following team wit (4 doublers potentially)

    Ramsdale -- Foster
    Taa Cancelo Dalot* -- Coufal Liv
    Jota Bowen Foden Gundog -- Raph (whu)
    DCL Antonio Ron*

    A: Gundog + Antonio >> Son + King (-4) + 0.3....= 4 doublers (inc. Dalot)
    B: Gundog + Antonio + Foster >> Son + King + Bachman (-8) exact funds
    C: Gundog + DCL + Ramsdale >> Son + King + Ddg (-8) exact funds
    D: FH with 8/9 doublers

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

      Do you really want king and Bachman past the double? When’s foster back?

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

        Look at King’s fixtures:

        Dgw: NEW A, BUR A

        Then after:
        Nor H
        Whu A
        BHI H
        Avl A

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

          Fair enough

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

        Foster still a few weeks away.

        One of King/Dennis is essential imo

        Main debate is whether 3 doublers (after 1 hit) is enough or FT with 8/9 doublers. Most would have around 5/6 doublers so i could be hampering myself

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

    If city che is 0-0 no need for free hit but I can’t see that happening
    What do you think?

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

      I'm likely playing double City defence this week and not using any chips.

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

        I suppose only need a city cs then Chelsea cs vs Brighton

  29. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is this a week where u can get away with using no chips

    Plan is antonio to ronaldo....james to reguillon (or a utd defender) for -4

    Leaves me with sanchez reguillon alonso son king dennis ronaldo aa double gameweekers

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

      Sounds good!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I really think so. Unless we get postponement yet again

  30. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Also can do bowen to maddison for -8 for another double gameweeker

    Bench of foden cancelo livramento

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

      No -8

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

      nah, Foden and Cancelo too good to be on the bench really.

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

      Seems like you’re throwing the baby out, I see Bowen out scoring Maddison over the next 5 gw

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope