Scout Notes

Bowen hauls, Reguilon AWOL again and Blank Gameweek 27 takes shape: FPL notes

We look at the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) takeaways from not just West Ham United’s win over Norwich City but also the EFL Cup semi-final second leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in our latest Scout Notes.

GOALS, ASSISTS AND BONUS

BOWEN HITS A CENTURY AS ANTONIO TOILS

Jarrod Bowen (£6.7m) passed a century of FPL points in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, delivering his biggest-ever FPL haul in a single match and rounding off Double Gameweek 21 with 21 points.

Bowen was widely captained in the Gameweek just gone, with his effective ownership in excess of 100% in each tier in the top 300k, and those handing the armband to Michail Antonio (£7.9m) over the midfielder had a chastening evening as the striker blanked and Bowen scored twice.

The winger also struck the woodwork on two occasions and had a goal chalked off for offside at the London Stadium, bossing the underlying stats yet again:

Bowen has outscored Antonio by 109 points to 54 from Gameweek 4 onwards, and beats him for pretty much every attacking metric when we compare the two over that period:

A BAD DAY FOR B. JOHNSON

Another budget defender bites the dust, for now at least.

Ben Johnson (£4.0m) ended Double Gameweek 21 with zero points and didn’t even get on the field against Norwich, with Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m) and Aaron Cresswell (£5.3m) returning from absences of varying lengths to reclaim their full-back spots.

Coufal supplied the assist for Bowen’s first goal but Cresswell really caught the eye in some very advanced positions, registering 47 final-third touches compared to Coufal’s 21, Bowen’s 26 and Antonio’s 18.

MOYES ON SOUCEK’S ABSENCE

The double-digit hero of the first half of West Ham’s Double Gameweek 21, Manuel Lanzini (£5.8m), didn’t get much of an opportunity to add to his brace at Crystal Palace as he was fielded in a deeper role alongside Declan Rice (£5.1m) against Norwich.

That was because Tomas Soucek (£5.7m) was absent, along with Mark Noble (£4.4m), with David Moyes hinting that the Czech Republic international was the latest Hammer to test positive for coronavirus:

“We hope it is quick but there are a lot of different things going around at the moment. So we’re hoping that Tomas is in good health. He’s been a great player for us. We will miss him when we don’t have him. But as I said many times there is COVID at lots of clubs, so everybody has to deal with it.” – David Moyes

OPERATION: TARGET NORWICH

The initial ‘bounce’ that Dean Smith brought to Carrow Road has given way to six straight league defeats by a combined score of 16-0.

Anyone who backed Everton assets ahead of their curtailed Double Gameweek 21 may find some consolation in the fact that it’s the toothless and porous Canaries up next.

It’s worth looking a bit further ahead at Norwich’s fixtures as they’re once again becoming a bit of a whipping boy to target, with Emmanuel Dennis (£6.1m) enjoying a home match against Smith’s troops after his ‘double’ and then Manchester City and Liverpool lying in wait a bit further down the line.

BLANK GAMEWEEK 27 TAKES SHAPE

As West Ham’s routine win over Norwich was taking place, Chelsea were booking their place in the EFL Cup final with a 3-0 aggregate semi-final win over Tottenham Hotspur.

That final clashes with Gameweek 27, so Chelsea v Leicester City follows Arsenal v Liverpool in needing to be rescheduled.

Eliminations from the FA Cup by the fifth-round stage would allow for these fixtures (or any other outstanding matches) to be moved to the midweek after Gameweek 27 but, given that Chelsea host Plymouth Argyle in round four of the competition, that looks unlikely for Thomas Tuchel’s troops.

The Blues now look set to blank in Gameweeks 24, 25 and 27 as a consequence.

FPL Blank and Double Gameweeks: What we know so far 3

WHERE’S REGUILON?

Absent from the Spurs line-up for the third cup match in a row was Sergio Reguilon (£5.4m), who now hasn’t featured for the Lilywhites since New Year’s Day and who has been missing from the matchday squad in the last two fixtures.

There was no word from Antonio Conte after full-time on the Spaniard’s whereabouts and the last we heard from the Spurs boss on the wing-back was this update after Sunday’s win over Morecambe:

“About Sergio Reguilon, he was a bit tired, and we preferred to keep him out of the game.” – Antonio Conte

LUCAS ‘OOP’

In Son Heung-min‘s (£10.7m) absence, Conte turned to Double Gameweek 22 differential Lucas Moura (£6.5m) to partner Harry Kane (£12.2m) in a 3-5-2.

Lucas managed only one shot to Kane’s five, however, and was part of a Spurs side that were again outclassed when coming up against elite opposition.

Leicester and Arsenal might not be quite at Chelsea’s level but they’ll pose more of a test than the vast majority of the Lilywhites’ Gameweeks 11-21 opponents, so there’s growing trepidation about lumping on Spurs players for the upcoming double.

“I think that in this moment we can’t compare the two situations, the Chelsea situation and the Tottenham situation. I think it’s not fair to compare the two situations, because it’s impossible to compare.” – Antonio Conte

CHELSEA IN A BACK FOUR AGAIN

Slightly concerning for owners of Marcos Alonso (£5.7m) was Thomas Tuchel’s adoption of a back four for the second time in a week and Malang Sarr‘s (£4.9m) deployment at left-back over the benched Spaniard.

Successive breathers in the domestic cups may serve as a boost to Alonso’s game-time prospects in Double Gameweek 22 but it’s worth mentioning that Sarr was excellent at left-back against Spurs and, if Tuchel replicates the tactics in the coming week, he is a more defensive-minded option for the daunting trip to the Etihad especially on Saturday.

“If it makes sense and we think it makes sense we can see it again. We have played it now twice and in both games we were very committed to the structure and very disciplined.” – Thomas Tuchel on the move to a 4-2-2-2

734 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any helps?
    Currently my team, have both FHs and 1 FT.

    DDG
    TAA - Reguillon - Cancelo
    Foden - Bilva - Son - Jota - Bowen
    Antonio - King

    Tempted to do Son and Gelhardt to Maddison and Ronaldo for - and get 4DGW players out and save free hit.

    Is it enough if you can get DDG, Reguillon, Ronaldo, King and Maddison just for doubles?

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

      Good move, should get you through

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

        Thanks

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

    Watkins -> Ronaldo worth it for a -4 if (C)?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe

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

      Nah, Watkins has like double coming up next gw. Captain Dennis or Jota

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

        I see. Will hold then, might captain Bowen with his form

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

    Something wrong with Reguilon???

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Does not seem the most athletic type player in the world. Conte likely afraid of buring him out is my theory.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hope not

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

    Is Chris Wood a better FPL proposition at Newcastle than Burnley?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

      Probably

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley scored 0.94 goals per game. Newcastle 1.00.

      Make of that what you will.

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think so. And with my midfield the same as most peoples right now (Bowen, Jota, foden, son, grey) a move for him could allow me to differentiate through my forwards.

      I can see Watkins/ings coming in for many people next week and the following will be the Ronaldo/Kane to (cheap forward) to upgrade a mid to salah.

      Maybe Chris wood at Newcastle is the player that lets us get salah back?

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

        He's an absolute Donkey. Wouldn't have him anywhere near my team.

        1. Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Haha, I’ll guess that’s what makes him a ‘differential’.

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

      Refuse to have any Newcastle asset’s

  5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I have an annoying 50/50 call

    Already got in Jota for Salah ages ago for this gameweek so any further transfer would be a -4

    But I have 7 m in the bank

    Team is

    DeGea (Sanchez)
    -
    Cancelo - TAA - Rudiger - Diop (Tierney)
    -
    Jota - Moura - Bowen (Gilmour - Son)

    -
    Watkins - King - Antonio

    --
    Obvious move seems to be Kane in for Watkins for a -4

    Or maybe Ronaldo

    But I am tempted to get Maddison in for Son as well for a -8
    But then I would be veering towards FH territory

    -

    Basically choices are

    A) -4 Kane
    B) -8 Maddison Kane
    C) FH
    D) Leave as is and play Watkins

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

      i'm leaning towards D, will want him back in the team soon enough and it seems a waste of 2 transfers to sell him and bring him back in, especially in these times where transfers are more valuable

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I was thinking about Watkins he is playing well and has a few nice fixtures coming up - so I am bit torn on selling him.
        Thanks for the input.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't bother with Kane. Just get Maddison.

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

      Son to Maddison only. Bench Watkins

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Right thanks that is probably the best of both worlds. Sort of hedging my bets a bit.

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

          Yeah agree with Units & Pompel above

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

      The move is to sell Antonio not Watkins. Antonio really hasn't done much lately and Watkins not only has a better fixture run but two games in hand.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Problem is Antonio has Leeds and Leeds have been terrible - when it is going to be a -4 I would have to ask how unlikely would it be for Antonio to get nothing v Leeds?

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

          Probably more likely than him blanking at Norwich, no?

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I wouldn’t say there is much difference between the two defensively.

  6. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What changes would you make to this FH? 1.2 left

    De Gea
    Cucurella Alonso TAA
    Bowen Maddison Jota Mount
    Dennis CR7 Kane (c)

    Foster Lowton Gordon Tsimkas

    1. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t change the starting 11. You can basically swop lowton for rudiger as first bench or Gordon to Jorginho at Chelsea or a cheaper Leicester mid to make first bench instead of lowton I guess with the money you have but that’s about it.

      I think that team is about as good as it gets - only danger is Alonso not playing twice but I like that your back three avoids spurs.

      Good team - use the money to put a DGW mid as first sub instead of you can but that’s about it.

    2. Sabz_1111
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Using my free hit and have the exact team except 2 (first 11). I have Emerson instead of Alonso and Moura in place of Mount. But agree possibly the best available options this week. Was thinking of a pint on out of position Lookman but wasn’t sure who to take out.

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

    Morning guys. Any ideas for best course of action here?

    Sanchez
    Rudi, TAA, Cancelo
    Jota, Bowen, Maddison, Moura
    Antonio, King(c), Watkins

    Foster, Foden, White, Livra
    0 ft, 8m itb

    I have currently 5 DGW-ers, should I:

    A) do a -4 for Watkins > Dennis
    B) good to go

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not fancy Antonio > Kane/CR7?

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

        ^this
        or to Dennis(c) even

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

        yeah but it will be a pain in the a** to bring Salah when he comes back.
        Antonio>Dennis is not a bad idea

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would do A

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio to Dennis

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

    Tricky goalkeeper decision this GW.
    Play:

    A) DDG
    B) Sanchez

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      Same situation. I'm going with DDG.

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

      Txs guys , think I agree with sticking with DDG

  9. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Probably will follow the herd in doing Son, Davis to Maddison, Dennis (-4)

    Wondering if Antonio to King is worth another hit? (DGW + nor)

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Would keep with Antonio. We’ve so many injuries and Llorente is suspended

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

    What are your thoughts on Ronaldo, City mids and Salah/Jota for the incoming week?
    Especially next GWs like 23-25 being favorable for City, 22-26 for Pool and 24-27 for United.

    Won't be able to have them all at the same time, ofc I'm set on losing Ronaldo however what if he suddenly starts scoring? Wouldn't be able to lose him with these fixtures while at the same time will need to get Salah.

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’m avoiding Ronaldo partially for this reason.

      Allows me to keep triple City and move Salah back in for triple Liverpool from 24.

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

      Ronaldo is my place holder for Salah. Will take 2 transfers of course, but the money is there at least.
      Not interested in City mids beyond Foden - who in truth is a massive pain in the bum himself.
      Well happy to have Jota in the side.

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

      No premiums in my team this week (unless counting Trent, Cancelo), Son on bench. Think I'm going Sterling for 23-5 (alongside, for now, Foden Jota Bowen Maddison / Dennis Watkins Antonio)

  11. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'm seriously considering benching Reguilon for Saka. I have a feeling he's only gonna play one game because Conte is carefully managing him after injury problems and setbacks. If he's ready for NLD, a classic 6 pointer with almost guaranteed goals, when I don't see a clean sheet for either team - he could easily end on 0, 1 or 2 points. If he plays against Leicster, it'll be hard to keep a clean sheet as well and I'm relying more or less on his attacking returns.

    Bukayo is the most in-form player in Arsenal team and whether he's playing against him, Sessegnon, Doherty, it doesn't really matter. He makes things happen on that right side and benching him could be a huge mistake anyway. Sergio's status and not being involved at all recently is just giving me more reasons to go ahead and do it.

    Nevermind all that, any game could still be called off and it's a SGW. Saka has a higher ceiling out of them I think.

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

      I would if I owned him.
      Clearly something going on behind the scenes, but Conte is too coy to give us the full story. It could be fitness, attitude, him not adapting to Conte’s tactics… god knows. But there’s definitely *something* going on…

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

      Agree. With half of my DGWers I'm not really convinced that I even want to play them (Reguilon, Alonso)

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

      If it were me I'd do the same. Reguilon hasn't impressed since Conte joined and he's talked up Sessegnon as well, I think he may take his place in the coming weeks if he can stay fit

  12. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Digne to Villa confirmed

    How are Villa looking

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

      There goes my Targett DGW 🙁

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think they are putting together a really interesting squad.

      Could have loved digne, coutinho and ings at spurs.

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

    Unbelievable GW for me. Almost everything went perfectly *for a change*.
    Ended up with a 104 (-4) and a GW rank of 6k.
    But still just outside the top 100k, so a lot of hard work and luck needed to get near the top 10k.

    Anyone considering Captaining Dennis this week? I have CR7, but may punt on (D)ennis instead…

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Great week. Well done.

      My worry with watford is how they tried to park the bus v spurs. Hopefully a one off.

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

      I'm thinking about it. I have King not Dennis.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I considered the double up, but if it goes wrong you suddenly look at your team and realise you have 2 watford strikers and wonder how on earth it happened.

        Fixtures look nice for a short term punt though - and I'm not sure about moving salah money into kane or ronaldo.

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

          Double up not the worst idea though.
          Especially with Norwich up the following week, and they are ‘benchable’ after that at their price

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

      Great week mate, I ended up on 96 (-4) and took me to 5k OR, Bowen captain and Coufal smashing it! I think i'll be playing Dennis as captain.. don't get much better fixtures than Newcastle and Burnley..

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

        5k OR is brilliant.
        I think I’m with you on Dennis (c)

  14. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Laca to Ronaldo (C) and then sell him straight on to Watkins next GW

    B) Laca to Dennis and then sell Antonio to Watkins next GW

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

      A

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Has there been a worse run club than Everton in the previous couple of years? For some time they had a competition from West Ham, but after Moyes took over they improved a lot in this matter. That Benitez signing has been so awful. Everton had so much potential, with the right management they could have been competing for the top6 imho, maybe even top4.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They've certainly recruited some iffy players.

  16. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Will of course wait until before the deadline, but planned move is Son > Maddison and play my bench boost chip, team is setup really nicely for the double as long as the games are all played.. but then again, this is going to happen all season so surely as good a time as any?

    Lloris
    TAA - Cancelo - Coufal
    KDB - Jota - Bowen - Bilva - Maddison
    Antonio - Dennis (c)

    Bachmann - Rudiger - Lamptey - Broja

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

      I'd BB that

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      great team! Benchboost could pay off very nicely this week

  17. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning one and all, thinking Son -> Bruno as placeholder for Salah despite shocking form, thoughts?

    Also, Cancelo over Jannson/Gallagher right?

    DDG
    Trent Alonso Jannson
    Salah Son Bowen Gallagher
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    Eldin Cancelo Martinelli Tino

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

      I think worth it. A lot of wasted value otherwise

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

      I wouldn’t. Ronaldo is plenty (maybe too much!) Utd attacking cover.
      Plus, Utd just aren’t a ‘settled’ side at all. Bruno probably starts the next game - but what happens if Utd are rubbish? (very likely!)
      Rangnick could mix things up again…
      Steer clear IMO!

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Agree. Man Utd look really poor in attack wouldn’t want to double up.

  18. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    G2G? Or worth using the FT? 1FT, £3.9m ITB, but trying to keep some to get Salah back.

    Sanchez
    Reg, Trent, Cancelo
    Jota, Foden, Madison, Bowen
    Ronaldo, King, Antonio

    Foster, Dalot, Livramento, Martinelli

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Great team for the double. I would consider Dalot over Foden but other than that all good.

      Saving a transfer could be very useful here.

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

        Thanks. Just not convinced Dalot will start both games but I'm considering it!

        1. XABI 15
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          wait for Pep presser. If it sounds like he wont start, I think Dalot is an easy start over him possibly Martinelli too.

          Thoughts on my issues below

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

            where are you seeing Foden news?

  19. boc610
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Harry texting his bro this morning " even Chris fu***ng Wood had a release clause you pillock!"

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

      Made me laugh! 😆

  20. akhilrajau
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    De gea,
    TAA, Cancelo, Davies
    Jota, Son, Bowen, Maddison,
    Antonio, CR7, King
    Bench: Bachmann, Cash, Douglas Luiz, White
    Bank: 1.7m, FT: 1

    A. Son -> Bruno /KDB
    B. Son -> Lucas Moura
    D. Son, Antonio -> Tieleman, Kane (-4)
    E. Save FT

    IF A with bruno/lucas i can get kdb next gw

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I like D

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

      A

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

        U mean bruno crct?

  21. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What do you reckon to Son to Sterling/Foden? Means I have a City mid in place for next week.
    Would mean benching him/Raph/Antonio, but I need some bench cover

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Jota Raph Bowen Gray
    Antonio Ronaldo Dennis
    (Guaita Son Johnson Livra)

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not the greatest week to bring them in. And with Pep roulette I would steer clear. I’ve still got Bernardo and not too happy about it.

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

        Hmm true

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

      Or just save ft?

  22. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning All, thoughts appreciated here. I've had a tough couple gameweeks with Salah (C) with pen miss (free hit to have him for that fixture), then DCL this week and picking Keane over Coufal for a -8.

    I am wanting a bit of a rank boost so I am considering a free hit again this week. But also wary do not irrationally go for it.

    I only have 2 double gameweek players (one of which is Toney) and TAA, Foster, Foden, Salah flagged or out.

    Would you free hit this team?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo
    Jota Foden Gallagher Bowen
    Antonio Toney DCL

    Foster Keane Tierney Salah

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

      How much in the bank/free transfers?

      1. XABI 15
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        1 ft 0itb.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Toney & Gallagher to Dennis & Maddison

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

        Like these moves

      2. XABI 15
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        cant afford this unfortunately.

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

        Agree with these moves. I wouldn't want to lose another FH at this point

  23. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all, think I have decided not to FH but what move looks best for my team ? a bit uncertain

    DDG*
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger*
    Jota KDB Son Bowen
    King* Antonio DCL

    Foster Gray Dawson Livramento

    A. Son > Maddison
    B. Son and Antonio > Ronaldo and 6.2 mid -4
    C. Son and Antonio > Kane and Moura -4
    D. Son and Antonio > Kane and tielemans -4
    E. Son and antonio > Dennis and Bruno -4

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B with Lookman looks nice

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A for me.

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      E with Maddison

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

    It's pretty obvious to me that Antonio is the one to sell not Watkins if you have both and want to get a Ronaldo/Kane/Watford fwd. Whether or not that move is worth it is up to you, but if you have a choice, I think selling Antonio over Watkins is 100% the play.

    First, you don't want to keep a West Ham attack double up when they have no more double gameweeks planned. Lots of nice forward options like DCL, Watkins, Jimenez have games in hand.

    Second, Watkins' fixtures are far better as long as you can see further ahead than 1 gameweek. BUR lee are their two games in hand and a fixture run that reads MUN eve LEE new WAT bha SOU.

    It's the tunnel vision on this specific week that makes people sell Watkins first because Antonio has LEE and Watkins has MUN. Next week if Aston Villa double, which is quite possible, Antonio has mun and then what? You sell him back for Watkins?

    Plan ahead!

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

      I’d probably sell Antonio over Watkins at this point too if I owned both.
      But for those who just have Antonio - a Antonio > Watkins transfer for GW23 is looking like a tasty move!

      1. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, eyeing that one myself!

      2. ebb2sparky
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I’d be tempted by Ings even though he’s a red flag waiting to happen.

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

      Great post Camzy. Agree 100%.

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

      The only hesitation I have on Watkins is the threat of sharing minutes with Ings now. Thoughts?

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

        I don’t think he’ll share minutes with Ings. But when Ings does play, I’m sure he’ll be shunted out to the wide forward role which does lessen his appeal somewhat.
        But still worth a punt if they get a DGW23

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

        Watkins has been very good when fit. Certainly this is not a big enough reason to sell him ahead of that potential fixture run.

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

        Watkins will play no doubt. Has he even missed a single minute this season when fit?

    4. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      West Ham have Watford at home in gw24.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Well don't plan that far ahead!

        • The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Antonio can't score against Norwich.

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

          So? The fixture run is superior for Watkins until then. The DGW in 23 is a real possibility and it'll be eve BUR.

          Selling Watkins when that is possible is just a mistake imo. And then people will moan about luck and how they were so unlucky to sell Watkins before his double was announced... Good planning is not luck.

          It's also why last week I was advocating for buying Emerson and not Dawson. Great, Dawson got his CS vs Norwich, but now what? Emerson has a DGW this week and two more games in hand and you have a 4.9m WHU CB taking up budget in your defense who you will want to move on with no upcoming doubles on the horizon.

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

        I needed to read this

      3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Gelhardt to Dennis here with Ronaldo, Dennis, Antonio forward line for this GW. Antonio to Watkins next GW. Planned even farther ahead.

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

          Solid planning. Yep this is my route atm too. Kane, Antonio, King this week. Next week Antonio > Watkins/Ings.

          But I know there are quite a few people with a forward line like Antonio, Watkins, Dennis that need a captaincy option this week. The answer is sell Antonio imo.

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Totally agree regarding Antonio.

    5. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      not sure what to do guys, got 1 FT (1.3 ITB) and both my FHs but willing to take a hit or two..

      DDG Bach
      Taa james cancelo livra johnson
      salah jota ESR Foden Bowen
      Antonio DCL Dennis

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        ESR to Maddison?

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

          thanks mate decent shout.. what about james, would you take a hit to get him out of there?

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yes could be a shout. Emerson or Dier perhaps but not normally worth it for defenders. 50/50

    6. grooveymatt65
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      hey guys this is my team:

      Ramsdale Elliot

      TAA Cancelo Alonso Livramento Johnson

      Salah Jota Son Bowen Brownhill

      DCL Antonio King

      1.8 itb 1ft

      what could I do from the below?

      1. Salah, Son and Antonio > Maddison, Moura/Mount and Ronaldo for -8

      2. Son and Antonio > Maddison and Ronaldo for -4 (bench Salah)

      3. Salah, Son and Ramsdale > Maddison, Mount and De Gea for -8

      4. Ramsdale, Son and Antonio > De Gea, Tielmans and Ronaldo for -8 (bench Salah)

      5. Other

      thanks

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Just Son to Maddison? or 3 without the goalkeeper move.

    7. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone else thinking of holding Salah if he's only missing 2 GWs?

      Have 2 FT and thinking of doing Son > Sterling and rolling my other FT. Yay or nay?

      DDG
      TAA - Cancelo - Dier - Lamptey
      Jota - Bowen - Maddison
      Antonio - Broja - King

      Bachman - Salah - Son - Coady

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I am holding

    8. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      There is a lot of over thinking going on imo. RMT with complex over the top number of options. Just saying.

    9. steven8991
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Which combo?
      A. Maddison & Antonio
      B. Ronaldo & Jorginho (-4)
      C. Kane & Lookman (-4)

      1. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        A

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

        A or C

    10. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you could only have one in your team?

      A) Dennis
      B) Kane

      Never thought I’d be asking this question at the start of the season.

      Thoughts appreciated!

      1. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Dennis long-term... and possibly even short-term.

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        A