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Second Chance FanTeam team reveal: No Chelsea, captain Kane and Digne in


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There’s not much time left to get your entries in for FanTeam’s free-to-play Second Chance half-season Fantasy game, which offers a prize pool of £100,000 despite not costing a penny to enter!

We’ve enlisted the services of FanTeam expert Linn, who reveals her own team plans ahead of Friday’s deadline.


It’s funny how things turn around, isn’t it? Not too long ago, triple Chelsea defense and no Harry Kane was the way to go and here I am, mid-season, getting Kane and even captaining him for the first time, while not having a single Chelsea player in my team despite their Double Gameweek. I’m going with a 3-5-2 formation because, if I manage to get 90 minutes from the midfielders and forwards, that means seven extra points each week! This strategy will also work with a 3-4-3 formation. 

Let me introduce my team:

GOALKEEPER

Jose Sa

I think this one really is a no-brainer. Wolves have proven – even against tougher opponents – that they can be trusted to keep a clean sheet. And Sá has been outstanding! A very tasty price point too. Jose is a set and forget in my team for the rest of the season. 

DEFENDERS

Trent Alexander-Arnold

He is always the first one I pick on any team or draft I make. He’s been outstanding this season and comes with a very good attacking threat as well as good clean sheet odds. Is he too pricey though? I don’t think so. He averages about 6.2 points per game and only two similarly-priced midfielders match that – Jarrod Bowen and Bernardo Silva.

Aymeric Laporte

Why Laporte over Joao Cancelo? Have I gone mad? I hope not! Laporte and Cancelo do not actually differ much when it comes to points per game (5.65 vs 5.11) because at FanTeam the players don’t get bonus points, which gives these two a similar Fantasy output – and since I’d have to pay 0.8m more to go with Cancelo, I am hoping I can use that extra money to upgrade elsewhere.

Lucas Digne

Now this was an exciting January transfer, wasn’t it? It might be a bit early for him to go straight into Aston Villa’s starting XI but, if he doesn’t start, the Safety Net feature will give me the best in-form starting Villa defender. since Digne is the most expensive one. Getting a Villa defender in against Manchester United might not be the optimal plan, but I am thinking long-term and not just one Gameweek.

MIDFIELDERS

Phli Foden

Foden might not play this week, he even might be benched in other weeks but because of Safety Net I can finally put a Manchester City midfielder in my team and not lose any sleep over if he will start or not! Phil is at a lovely price point which means Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva can all come in and cover for if Foden doesn’t start. And when he starts I certainly want him in my team! He will be a season-long hold for me.

James Maddison

Maddo! I love this guy and am so excited that I now get to own him. He’s been brilliant for Leicester City lately and is set to have a Double Gameweek 22. He seems to have found his old scoring shoes and we all know he’s got an excellent eye for the game and can get a return or two even in the tougher matches.

Diogo Jota

My favourite Liverpool player this season, so of course, I am putting him in my team – especially with Mohamed Salah away at AFCON. Sadio Mane is also missing and Roberto Firmino is likely to take the centre spot, with Jota on the wing – a position he thrives in and usually gets more returns from than when playing through the middle.

Jarrod Bowen

The best performing midfielder at his price. He’s been sensational for West Ham this season and even though his expected goals (xG) number might not be mind-blowing, he keeps putting up excellent performances and getting on the scoresheet. And a Safety Net of Said Benrahma, Manuel Lanzini, Pablo Fornals and Tomas Soucek is not too shabby.

Ademola Lookman

With the Second Chance starting in a Double Gameweek I wanted to treat myself to one fun punt and that is Ademola Lookman. With their main strikers out or away at AFCON, Lookman has had to step up and fill their boots. He has shown excellent form and, as long as he gets the minutes under his belt, he could be a very interesting differential. However, my long-term plan is to move him on to Philippe Coutinho (6.5m).

FORWARDS

Joshua King

Picking a Watford striker when they’re playing Newcastle United and Burnley in a Double Gameweek must be the most logical thing ever. But why King and not Emmanuel Dennis? I have two reasons for this; one is that midfielders and forwards get one extra point for playing the full 90 minutes – King usually does and Dennis doesn’t. Second of all, he’s on penalties and, when you’re in doubt, always go for the guy on pens!

Harry Kane

This is a first for me this season. But with Son Heung-min out and Antonio Conte starting to get the team to play the way he wants, this has got to be a good move, right? Kane has been consistent in the last four matches and scored in three of them. This is enough for me to trust him over Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently nursing a hip injury as well as playing for a Man United team that seems unable to gel. Kane is my place-holder for Salah and will be downgraded to someone like Danny Ings or Michail Antonio in a few Gameweeks.

My key tips for the FanTeam Second Chance game are: 

  • Keep an eye on the Safety Net and use it to your advantage
  • Don’t stare yourself blind at the current Double Gameweek
  • Spread the risk of games being postponed by picking players from a variety of teams
  • Save up as many transfers as you can (they roll every week) 
  • Make sure you have an easy way to get Salah in when he’s back

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795 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    At this time of the season, would you sell Foden or BSilva for Lucas?

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

      Bilva for me although I have Foden and looking to get rid too. Can't handle the uncertainty in City midfield in that price range.

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Even tho Bernardo is underperforming is nailed more then Foden, but on the long term the latter might get more points with the run of MCI fixtures. But I feel it's time to go for one of them

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

          Yep, but his output doesn't warrant the price tag. Sounds like you're leaning Foden which I think is fine.

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I'd love to keep Foden honestly for his explosiveness, but those 0s are so annoying

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

      Bernado to go if you have the bench to back up foden

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

    What are Duffy chances of starting?

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

    I remember the times when Arsenal had 10+ injuried/suspended players and Wenger never called for postponment, they just played who ever they have in team. Season by season they had same problems and never match called off. Now, every team get billions and doesnt have second team? Liverpool doesnt have Salah/Mane and they dont wanna play, Vardy injuried - LEI dont play, "its snow and its cold,we dont wanna play". What time we are living at?

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

    DDG 3.9
    TAA Cancelo White Targett Livra
    Son Bowen Bernado Jota GIlmour
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    How does this sound for a -4?
    Targett, Son, Bernado > Reguilon, Moura, Maddison

    I know Targett should have a double next week but with Digne at villa he might lose his spot anyway

  5. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    All set folks?

    Lloris
    TAA Regulion Cancelo Alonso
    Bilva Jota Maddison
    Antonio Dennis Watkins

    Ramsdale Gallagher ESR White

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

      Who is your captain?

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'd go dennis

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Dennis

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

    Would you bring in Maddison or Kane tonight and sell Son? Could be swing of 0.3

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'd only buy Maddison

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

    Last decision - pick one:
    Gordon
    D Gray
    Kovacic
    MacAllister

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

      Gray

    2. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would've said Gordon is worth a pop until Everton signed El Ghazi. With Townsend, El Ghazi and Gray (and Richarlison back), Gordon is sadly most likely to be benched.

  8. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not an ideal team, but seems to be enough for this DGW21:

    LLORIS (Ramsdale)
    TAA Cancelo Keane DALOT (Tsimikas)
    Jota Bowen Foden (Bernardo Martinelli)
    RONALDO DENNIS Antonio

    What would you do?
    A. Tsimikas > CUCURELLA and bench DARLOT
    B. Bernardo > MADDISON/MOURA and bench DARLOT
    C. GTG

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      b

  9. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi,

    Anyone else considering king and dennis as a double up??

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

      Why not?

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

      yes. broja to dennis. to give king dennis cr7

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Considering doing antonio to king for a hit...yes I think I'm mad

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

      considered it, but having 2 strikers from a terrible team just makes me uneasy

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        But playing 3 more terrible teams in next 2 gw

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

          i know, its just a personal preference of mine to spread the risk especially with players from bad teams, as it would be no surprise if Watford lost all 3

          1. n14mul
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I agree with you, but they could score and still lose

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

              true, i still prefer to spread the risk though, my cheap strikers this week will be Dennis and Maupay fwiw, i like Maupay's fixtures moving forward and Dennis keeps delivering so he can stay as long as he keeps it up

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

      Yep. Playing Norwich at home makes me feel better about any hit to get Dennis.

      Though consider they play Saturday Tuesday Friday which nobody has seemed to notice

  10. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Will Reguillon play both games?

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

      Possibly but probably not risk free

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

      Is he fit? Been no sign of him recently

  11. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Dalot starts the next 2 games?
    Or does wan-bis comes in?

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

      Nobody really knows. Given how poor United have been I think AWB has to start vs Villa as he is a better defender.

      Dalot wasn’t great in the cup and Digne and Watkins are going to cause right backs some serious headaches in the next few games.

      If it helps I own him too and am starting him. Sure it’s a punt but given my other options are Dias snd tierney without a hit, it has some upsides if he starts 1 and maybe gets 1 point in the other.

      Worst case Tierney off the bench. Wouldn’t bring in. Wouldn’t sell

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

        Thanks.
        Helps a lot.

  12. Freddiemac123
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Have 4 dgw players and one free transfer. Worth doing the free hit? Have 2 of them left.. only have one spurs player in Lucas Moura. Thanks

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

      nah use transfers

      1. Freddiemac123
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ok cheers. What’s story with Son? Why the mass exodus? Injured?

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

          Wish I could be this out of the loop lol.

          Yeah injured back after internationals

          1. Freddiemac123
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Lol. Only doing my research now

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

    Just noticed Watford play Saturday Tuesday Friday.

    Huge games for them of course but can King and Dennis play all 3?

    Can see at least 1 of them starting from the bench on one occasion

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

      Yeah. It's a massive week. Minutes will have to be managed

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Dennis should be fresh....right?

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

          Fresh from injury?

  14. baines is god
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    likelehood the Arsenal Spurs game actually gets postponed?
    20%?

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

      50:50. Chance of progressing in the cup they won’t want to jeopardise and a lengthy injury list/ AFCON and COVID.

      Cedric and Xhaka added to the missing list tonight

  15. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG (Bachmann)
    Coufal Cancelo TAA* (Livra*, Amartey*)
    Silva Foden* Jota Bowen Maddison
    Antonio Watkins (Broja*)

    0FT, £7.0ITB

    I'd like to keep using 352 because it gives me less headache, so I'm tempted to bring only one of Ronaldo/Dennis (for Watkins or Antonio tho) and maybe sell BSilva to Moura. Would you also get a TOT defender?

  16. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dennis or Maddison captain?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Going Dennis

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Me too atm

  17. cutch
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Planning a -8 hit

    Pick 3 of these players I still don't have:
    A) Reguilón (will he outscore Dier by 4 points?)
    B) Jota
    C) Maddison
    D) Kane

    Who should make way for Kane?
    1) DCL
    2) Antonio
    3) None

    Cheers in advance

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

      Reguilon is a good move anyway for long term.
      Definitely get Jota. Wouldn’t sell either of DCL/Antonio. I wouldn’t get Maddison in because the fixtures aren’t good.

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

    Cancelo +4 or Cucurella/Royal?

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

      Cancelo

  19. Bagheri Arce
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What's the verdict then folks...free hit?

    I just knocked up a team and will definitely be doing it. Yes, there is the COVID cancellation risk but but I don't buy into the mindset that this is a bad set of DGW fixtures to free hit. On the contrary in fact. In previous seasons when the big DGWs roll round you often have 6-7 of the key targets anyway. However this week I would be shifting Out nearly my whole team.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Let's see it then!

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

        Sanchez

        TAA, Serge/Emerson, Tarkowski

        Madds, Jota, Bowen, Moura

        CR7, Kane, Dennis/King

        Fodder, Jorginho, Rudiger, 3.7

        Something like that maybe

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

      Go for it. I think form is the main concern for most.

      Great Kane has 2 fixtures but as a team spurs look poor.

      Same with Ronaldo, Burnley, Brentford.

      Watford have to go all out and Leicester have shown they can score without key personnel missing.

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

        Agreed the form is poor but got to play the percentages I feel. If all players get two games then I hope to do well.

        Yes there are some okish SGW fixtures but I think TAA, Jota and Bowen covers that risk

    3. Jon Snow
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'd need to shift my whole team too but weirdly reluctant. My team is in such a state and a FH prolongs this!

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

        Same. I have Salah and James.

        Will probably just keep Salah now and bench and cross fingers Egypt go out early

        1. Jon Snow
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Same, can afford a Salah drop but not Son so Salah stays for now (and probably till he returns)

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

      Depends on your current team. Not much confidence in mine, but the FH upside looks limited

  20. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play
    A. Watkins
    B. Martinelli

    Thanks

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

      Watkins

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Watkins for that MUN def form

  21. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Son and Broja -> Maddison and Dennis for - 4?

    Thank you!

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

      Yes but wait until after press conferences tomorrow

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

      Not that prices matter much now but son is dropping and Maddison riding tonight. Don’t think 0.2 will price you out and I think Watford and Leicester have had press conferences

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

    Obviously team dependent, but is there a strong argument NOT to use the 2nd WC early?

    Say, GW 23/24/25?

    Would be able to ditch Watford assets, prepare for Chelsea's good fixture run (after blanks), ditch some Spurs players, and hop on Man City fixtures.

    For managers with both FH's intact, I don't see it being discussed. Of course there will be blanks and doubles in GW's 30+, but as with leaving a WC late like every year, you only get a handful of GW's to capitalize on it (although I understand DGW's are powerful)

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

      Hope a few of the blank weeks could be confirmed in the next few weeks. Hard to make solid plans until that happens.

      Just ensuring I keep enough money in the bank for 1 transfer to Salah (dropping again tonight)

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

      no idea - but i bet you can make it work.
      plan both FHs in 2x big blanks from the fa cup.

      would worry about getting to a BB and back out again if you haven't already - but there's time to build up to it.

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

      Cheers both. I feel that managers always leave the 2nd WC so late. And with some/many having 2 FH's, I think it can be taken advantage of early.

  23. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Are Alonso, Rudiger, Reguilon better FH options than Trent, Cancelo or Cucerella?

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

      I don’t think so

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Which 3 would you pick?

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

      Trent rudiger cucu

  24. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Ramsdale
    AA, Rudiger, Reguillon
    Bruno, Maddison, BSilva, Bowen
    Antonio, Dennis(c), Watkins

    Foster, Gallagher, Cancelo, Manquillo

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Amazing for a non-FH team, not getting DDG?

  25. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison or Tielemans?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison

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

      I just can't ignore Maddison's output this past month. Unbelievable.

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

      Majority will say Maddison.
      I'm going Tielemans
      Averaging more ppg and on pens

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

    Bsilva ➡ Maddison (-4)
    Y/N??

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

      Yes

  27. BERGKOP
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    a) Antonio or
    b) King/Dennis -4?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers

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

      I’m ditching for Dennis -4 I think.

      Antonio just seems to make space for Bowen and others. Looks very lethargic

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

        Consider Dennis or king have Norwich at home when Antonio has Man U away next week too

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

          Thanks SCS. Good food for thought. I'm still torn.

      2. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He does look tired, but he will still pick up assists and tap ins with Bowen buzzing about

  28. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Arteta said Arsenal were missing "9 or 10 players already" before tonight's game and couldn't rule out P-P Sunday's derby. "It's a possibility in any game, because of the amount of issues that everybody is having. We try to prepare thinking that we're going to play." #AFC

    Courtesy of Dinnery. Def a concern

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

      Wow!!

  29. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A. Son > Lucas/Maddison
    B. Brojan > Dennis
    C. both for -4

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

      C

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

    Planning Son -> Maddison, anything else worth a hit? 5.7m ITB

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Coufal
    Gray Jota Bowen
    King Antonio Ronaldo

    Steele Gallagher Son Livra

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

      All good save money for MO

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

        cheers

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

      Don't think so. You're gtg

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

        cheers