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Ronaldo’s injury and how Villa’s debutants fared: FPL Gameweek 22 recap

Our Scoreboard series rounds up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points from Saturday’s Double Gameweek 22 fixtures.

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

GOALS, ASSISTS, BONUS

INJURIES AND BANS

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Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on Manchester United’s draw with Aston Villa on Saturday evening with the same hip issue that kept him out of Monday’s FA Cup tie.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford were also unavailable because of illness and a dead leg respectively, while Harry MaguirePhil Jones and Jadon Sancho were only among the substitutes after their own recoveries from injury.

“With Cristiano, it’s unfortunately still the same problem with his hip flexor. He couldn’t train yesterday, and I had a conversation with him. After training, we decided that it doesn’t make sense if he’s not feeling fully fit to take the trip here. It makes sense to have treatment at home and then hopefully be available again for the game on Wednesday at Brentford.

“Aaron (Wan-Bissaka) unfortunately is ill, that’s the reason why he couldn’t travel with us.

“Harry (Maguire) was out for two weeksI’m happy to have him back in the squad again but I decided to stay with the two central defenders that played on Monday. With all the games coming up in the next couple of days, it’s most likely that he will play again then.

“Marcus (Rashford) conceded a dead leg two days ago in training. At first, it didn’t seem to be that bad, but overnight it got worse and he couldn’t train yesterday.” – Ralf Rangnick

Ezri Konsa was substituted at half-time of the evening kick-off, meanwhile.

Pep Guardiola delivered the ominous news that Manchester City had some fresh cases of coronavirus in his pre-match press conference but the damage appeared minimal when looking at today’s teamsheet.

Nathan Ake and Cole Palmer were the two players to miss out (the City website repeating the line that they were “short of full fitness”), while Oleksandr Zinchenko picked up an injury and was also unavailable.

Ederson, John Stones, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling were all back after their own purported spells in isolation.

Ruben Neves, Allan and Kenny McLean also missed out because of “illness” at their respective clubs on Saturday.

Marcal‘s absence from Wolves’ win over Southampton was injury-related (no other details have been forthcoming), meanwhile.

Dean Smith confirmed that Brandon Williams was merely suffering from cramp when being substituted in Norwich’s win over Everton, while he also downplayed the severity of Max Aarons‘ knock – but did say that Tim Krul‘s shoulder injury was a worry.

GAMEWEEK 22 TAKEAWAYS


TITLE RACE OVER?

Manchester City’s win over Chelsea took them 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool can narrow that gap to eight points by winning both of their games in hand but it’s perhaps worth half a thought about what impact a premature end of the title race could have on FPL in the longer term.

Gameweek 36 has been widely touted as being a big ‘double’ in FPL but how much will be left to play for by that point is another question. City, for instance, could very easily have the title sewn up by then, as happened last season when Pep Guardiola ran wild with the changes with the Premier League crown in the bag and cups to play for elsewhere.

Planning that far ahead in this helter-skelter season requires Nostradamus-like powers, of course, so the message is perhaps more: “Enjoy City assets while you can”.

They’ve got some tantalising fixtures coming up in the next five Gameweeks especially, with Kevin De Bruyne back on the radar after his fifth attacking return in six appearances.

He’s started every single game in that time, with Ilkay Gundogan typically the fall guy to accommodate him, and he’s looking back to his best after an early-season dip in levels: from Gameweeks 17-22, he’s clocked up eight more shots and eight more chances created than any of his teammates.

“He’s missed a little bit of confidence this season, he was struggling a little bit, but he knows what he can do. He’s incredibly loved by all of us for that fact.” – Pep Guardiola on Kevin De Bruyne

DIGNE AND COUTINHO DEBUTS

Philippe Coutinho stole the headlines with a goalscoring appearance off the bench but Lucas Digne also caught the eye on his Villa bow.

Immediately installed at left-back, Digne served up a, well, Digne-esque zero-pointer, thanks to his concession of two goals and a yellow card.

But he was very advanced up the Villa left flank, registering 25 final-third touches (the second-most of Villa players), two shots in the box and two chances created, and was also involved at set-piece situations.

There were promising performances all over the park from Steven Gerrard’s side, with Emiliano Buendia impressive and excellent budget midfielder Jacob Ramsey picking up his second and third attacking returns in four appearances.

Should Villa’s mooted Double Gameweek 23 materialise (that’s still pure speculation at this stage), they’ll have plenty of takers based on some promising displays under Gerrard in some tricky-looking fixtures.

It’s difficult to gauge Coutinho’s levels after a mere 22-minute cameo (remember Leon Bailey?) but Gerrard’s system involves two number 10 roles, rather than out and out wingers, and seems a good fit for the on-loan Brazilian.

It was noticeable just how central he was after his introduction against United, popping up in the six-yard box for a dramatic equaliser and generally being prominent in and around the Red Devils’ area.

Scout Notes 25

BRUNO BACK?

Owners and captainers of Bruno Fernandes had a dream evening, with the Portugal international scoring twice – both goals owing much to individual Villa errors.

There’s still a long way to go before we welcome him back into the premium FPL asset conversation in earnest.

Stationed in a centre-left midfield role in a 4-3-3/4-1-4-1 hybrid set-up, his two goals came from his only efforts of the match, with his second strike his only real meaningful touch in the Villa area.

Managers who already own Fernandes will care not a jot and be laughing all the way up the overall ranks; for the rest of us, the last couple of games in cup and league have been better from the one-time ‘essential’ FPL midfielder but he has plenty of work to do to recapture those 2020/21 levels – particularly with the loss of the monopoly on penalty-taking duties.

THE BEST OF THE REST

While much of the Fantasy focus was on Watford’s blanking strikers and Magpies debutant Chris Wood at St James’ Park, Allan Saint-Maximin moved third in the FPL forwards’ points list with a second successive nine-point return. The fact that he’s in a podium place is more an indictment of the underwhelming competition this season: he had blanked in 11 of his previous 12 appearances before scoring against Manchester United in Gameweek 19.

But nine attacking returns at the halfway(ish) stage of 2021/22 is decent, while he is doing his best to banish an injury-prone reputation as he has yet to miss a single one of Newcastle’s league matches this season.

Emmanuel Dennis, meanwhile, didn’t have too many sights of goal but ought to have had an assist to his name when Moussa Sissoko wasted a sitter he set up. It was goalscorer Joao Pedro, and not Dennis or Joshua King, who ended up playing through the middle on Tyneside in the second half, and it was he who bagged the equaliser, building on some impressive displays in recent weeks.

It took a peach of a James Ward-Prowse free-kick to breach Wolves’ mean defence but there was still joy to be had for Jose Sa, Conor Coady and Rayan Ait-Nouri, who produced returns thanks to their work either between the posts or at the other end of the pitch. Sa is now FPL’s leading goalkeeper for points, while Coady is joint-seventh among defenders. The promising budget asset Ait-Nouri, meanwhile, is now averaging 5.2 points per match this season, which is better than what the likes of Andrew Robertson, Ruben Dias and Antonio Rudiger are managing.

Ward-Prowse, meanwhile, is on a hot streak, with four goals and two assists in five starts. He’s massively overachieving (his expected goal involvement is 1.79 in that period, almost half of which comes from a penalty) but with a dead eye like his from set-piece situations, perhaps Opta need to come up with a metric just for him.

Rafael Benitez is reportedly on the brink of the sack after Everton’s dismal 2-1 defeat at Norwich. Owners of the Toffees’ players in FPL will be clinging on to the vague hope that whoever replaces the former Liverpool boss can enjoy some sort of new manager bounce as the fixtures are still very decent for Demarai Gray and co over the next four Gameweeks, even if the form is wanting.

Everton’s plight is made all the worse when we consider that Norwich had lost their last six matches by a combined 16-0 scoreline. Few FPL bosses will be interested in the Canaries despite Saturday’s success but Adam Idah is a name to monitor for budget bench fodder duties, building on a promising display against West Ham last week with a goalscoring performance against Everton, with Dean Smith’s recent switch to a 4-4-2 increasing his first-team chances.

1,008 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I’m surprised Sa’s ownership is so low at only 6.2%.

    Really gone under the radar considering he’s the highest GK scorer with 95 points.

    He’s got more points than Bruno, Raphinha, Maddison, KDB, Foden, Sterling and even Fred 🙂

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

      Fred too!? Now that is a surprise.

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

      Suppose a lot of people have a wolves defender already, so probably don't fancy the double up. He's a good pick though, they're back to the season before lasts form.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Probably this^

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I got him on GW5 WC and for weeks and weeks he was a disaster (apart from that 13-pointer in, I think GW6). Fortunately I always had bigger fires to fight and now he's a great asset. I reckon a lot of people will get him in on WC.

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

    Know it may sound crazy but would you start Foster over DDG next week?

    Recon both will concede so the question is who will get more save points?

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

      Yeah, Foster looks a better pick next week.

      If I'd have ended up getting DDG in that initial frenzy I'd be looking to move him on. He's a good keeper but there's little clean sheet potential there.

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

        Keeping until GW27 and getting Mendy after that

  3. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bruno(c) was such an successgasmic moment.

    Need a dirty peno vs Brentford to wrap it up 40 points ish. I can’t see Ronaldo starting.

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I need Ronaldo to not play at all.

      Ait Nouri coming in.

      You fancy my chances?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I reckon you have 51% chance mate

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Not that high, by all accounts Ronaldo was close for this game but ultimately chose to not risk it. Can imagine he'd be fine by the next game to be on the bench at least

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

        Your better without him

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

        I have ronaldo (c) and Bruno (vc) - a 5min cameo for ronaldo coming up lol

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Oh dear

    2. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Worth playing my WC if villa get a double next GW?

      Current squad:

      Sanchez steele
      TAA Cancelo Keane Livramento Williams
      Salah Jota Madderson Bowen Sissoko
      Ronaldo DCL Dennis

      WC squad:

      DDG Ramsdale
      TAA Cancelo Laporte Digne Emerson-Royal
      Salah Jota Foden Coutinho Bowen
      Watkins Dennis Broja

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t get De Gea and Ramsdale.

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

        Ramsdale
        Foster works.

        1. Prison Mike
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Ok that will save me some cash, thoughts on the rest of the squad? Is it worth pressing the button?

    3. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Risk paid off, only capped Bruno because I figured Ronaldo could be out. Was confident Bruno could easily haul if Ronaldo was out, but if I knew he wasn't for sure I wouldn't even have picked Bruno, it was a risk and luckily it paid off.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Same, if Ronaldo was fit I wouldn't have even transferred Bruno in let alone captain

        • Firmino
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          How did you figure Ronaldo could be out? Rangnick said in his presser that Ronaldo was okay for Villa. That swayed me to CR7.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 2 months ago

              It was reported that he picked up an injury and Ralf seems like a total liar

          2. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I wonder how many people didn't, like me, want to get Bruno only because it would involve taking a hit. Of course in hindsight that hit would have been more than paid off!

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

          Anyone else who are not able to update Squad from last GW on FFFix?

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

            Is it is safe to use Fix? With them asking for login ID and password; and all the hacking issues.

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

              I had emailed them and they said they don't store the passwords on their database. If you can trust them, go ahead. But I am pretty safe as I am not in the top 10k. 🙂

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

                Aah ok. I used to use them a lot. Stopped after the hacking issues. It is a decent site for sure. But don't want to risk it. In a really competitive ML with me trailing by just 11 points. Not taking any chances

        • Rochdale_Cowboy
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Who's having the salty-ist Sunday?

          A) Novax Djokovic
          B) Kane captainers
          C) Gooberman (see page 3)
          D) Everton

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            E) Tory Voters

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I don't want to get political but what the hell do we (British public) expect from Tories and especially Boris, we're just getting exactly what we* voted for

                *We meaning majority in our current voting system

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

                  I didn't vote for the Conservative party...but they had one anyway

                  1. @persecuted_by_mods
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      Ha, nice!

              • DNML
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                C

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

              Sergio Reguilon took part in full training at Hotspur Way on Friday to hand Antonio Conte an injury boost ahead of Tottenham's North London Derby clash against Arsenal, football.london understands.

              Bye bye cancelo bench points. Only Ronaldo can help now.

              1. Walter White (WW)
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Lol

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

                I wouldn't trust much of what that site says. A few weeks back they reported that the Palace v Spurs game was off and just had to be officially announced, and it turned out it wasn't in danger of being off

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

                Bye bye Gallagher points for me. Annoying that part of the reason I took a hit was to have a playing sub. Seemed sensible with Reg, Foden, Cancelo… but looks like it will be the first time in a month I won’t need it

            3. Walter White (WW)
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              All these Bruno(C)’ers won’t let us rest. You would think he scored 10 goals.

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

                Hopefully Ronaldo plays midweek and evens out the difference.

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

                The only part for me I'm salty about (although not really to do with an FPL perspective) is how lucky I thought he was to not be sent off. Already on a yc just after HT and his playacting and petulance knew no bounds, he can be an insufferable individual to watch, he was similar in the game against Southampton earlier this season but it's not like he doesn't do it more often

                1. Walter White (WW)
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  True. I didn’t even know he picked up a yc yesterday lol

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

                Consider most people dont even own him, it's essentially a 28 point haul.

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

                I've decided not to get irritated with Bruno captainers showing off because I'm sure some of them are having rubbish seasons and deserve a bit of good luck.

                Also some of them are going to try the same tactic again in later game weeks, and fail miserably. 😀

            4. Glad He Ate Her
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Any news on Shaw? Will he play against Brentford, or will Telles keep his spot?

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

                What a horrible picture.

                What does it represent?

                1. Glad He Ate Her
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  My face when I wake up in the morning

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

                Do you know why he didnt play yesterday?

                1. Glad He Ate Her
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Suspension due to 5 yellows. Why would he miss two games?

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

                    You tell me, you asked

                    1. Glad He Ate Her
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      He wouldn't. Hence my question in the first place...

                    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      Ginkapoo looking for a fight again.

                      It’s Sunday, put your feet up and have a burger & chips with a strawberry juice.

                      1. Glad He Ate Her
                        • 3 Years
                        2 years, 2 months ago

                        Is he unwell?

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

                          Some users you've just learned to avoid during the years.

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

                        'Strawberry juice' lol! 🙂

                        1. Walter White (WW)
                          • 2 Years
                          2 years, 2 months ago

                          Lovely juice, better when served cood but I would rather milk you, you beautiful cow

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

                            Compromise with a Strawberry milkshake!

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

                        I think he actually guided OP to the answer really.

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

                          Indeed

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

                I guess Shaw would take his spot but neither have played regularly in the last weeks so, coin flip for me.

            5. TheBiffas
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              JWP with 6 goal involvements in 5 games, shame about his fixtures

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

                The manner of his returns means it's very hard to predict like jorginho

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

                  I agree, Oh YES I DO!

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

                Underated player

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

                Might get him on FH in 27

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

              I'm not looking to trigger this, but if a large portion of these players have DGWs in a week, I'd have no issue using my WC instead of a free hit. Let me know your thoughts;

              Ederson - Foster
              TAA - Cancelo - Digne - Ait Nouri - Coady
              Salah - Son - KDB - Bowen - Saka
              Dennis - ASM - Broja

              I've used my BB already so ideally can use a trimmed squad however with postponements I've needed to be more flexible that I'd have liked.

              I ought to be able to use 5 in midfield each week which will allow me to flex on 1 or 2 strikers depending on the weeks.

              I'm a way back in my ML with a healthy £ advantaged so have started planning.

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

              Pretty happy to have 59 points with 12 left to play (I’m on BB)

              (Counting DGW players that have 2 games left as 2 players)

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

                Oh, you're happy with that score? Seems pretty average, but whatever you're happy with.... 🙂

              2. Je suis le chat
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Better than my bench boost with - 1 sofar from Pickford, Keane and Mctominay and Brentford defender to come!

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

                Great job. That's really good.

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

              The contrast of post on this page crack me up!

              5 minutes before deadline: "good luck everyone, have a great game week"

              Sunday morning: "stop bragging about your slutchy captain choice you filthy casual"

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

                Normally two different types of people.

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

                  Probably right tbf...but it still amuses me!

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

                Lol. Never fail to amuse me

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

                That's why I only say good luck to managers with the SAME players as me.

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

                  Hahaha

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

              When will we get Burnley vs Watford postpone announcement?

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

                What

                1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Burnley called off their game this Saturday due to covid. Their next game v Watford was always going to be in danger of cancellation as it’s only 3 days later.

              2. Walter White (WW)
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                As soon as the application is submitted

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

                  As soon as Burnley call themselves Arsenal on the application form.

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

                Burnley had their cases for the FA Cup game so hopefully the game will be on with Sat being too soon but Tue just about doable.

                That's the hope.

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

                  There's viruses in burnley that are yet unknown to mankind!

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

                PL need to change these rules otherwise all integrity is lost.
                If this game gets called off Burnley will struggle to find the availability to finish their season.

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

                It's getting to the point where there won't be enough weeks left in the season to fulfil their fixtures.

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

              DGW are actually trap ATM. Unless city or pool have dgw i wont touch them. My team would have done better if i Didn't make any transfer for dgw.

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

                Bowen and Antonio say hello

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

                Yes. The two transfers I made were Son and Gelhardt out for Raphinha and Dennis. Both keeping in mind their upcoming fixtures.

              3. LT10
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I brought in & captained Bowen last week, cos of his DGW.
                I brought in & captained Bruno this week, cos of his DGW.

                So, I rather disagree.

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

                  Bringing One player doesnt justify dgw hype. Look at other teams

                2. FPL Insanity
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Probably the only 2 players that stood out. So give yourself a good pat on….oh wait, you already have!

            11. Supernintendo Chalmers
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I’ve been hovering around the 100-200k mark for weeks now but the Son out to Bruno(c) move finally got me right up to top 50k.
              50 pts and 9 to play. Let’s go!

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

                So what!

                Only joking, good for you. 😀

              2. Supernintendo Chalmers
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                By weeks I mean gameweeks, so months!

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

                Well done!

              4. jackruet
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                And i was constantly sitting around 28-35 k. Now cr7 captain gets me 50 k

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

                You shoild celebrate in epic style with a Sunday strawberry juice

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

                  and cheesecake.

            12. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I have Antonio and Dawson in my starting XI and Lowton first on the bench. What are my chances of getting Ramsey off second bench place. One of the WHM boys miss out and Burnley game off? Both WHM boys miss out? I’m clutching here…

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

                Good chance I suspect.

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

                Unlikely but not out of the question. 'R' Craig is due a goal, so with a cleanie as well against a feeble leeds he could make up the Ramsey points anyway.

                1. Paqueta Rice
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Dawson and Antonio doubtful supposedly from rumours yesterday.

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

                    This

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

                    Might have a chance then. Didn't know Dawson was a doubt.

            13. FPLShaqiri
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Let's assume Villa get that double in GW23. Who do you remove for Watkins?

              a) Antonio (mnu)
              b) DCL (AVL)

              Both of them have 3 nice fixtures GW24-26. Everton has possible DGW in 25 or 26.

              1. Paqueta Rice
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Wondering this myself. Yesterday convinced me it had to be Dcl as WHM are still performing at least. Only 3 points behind Chelsea if they win their game in hand.

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

                Antonio

                1. AARON-1
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  I'm thinking of removing Demarai Gray for Jacob Ramsey rather than the underwhelming Watkins.

              3. Top 210 Club
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Everton are league one level. DCL out for sure unless Rafa goes

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

              The Bruno captaining was a good move even though the goals needed mistakes from the opposition. The question is whether Bruno has turned a corner or will Ronaldo coming back send him back to square one.

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

                If ron comes back, bruno will be shhhite again.

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

                5 of his goals came without ron in 2 matches this season

              3. Paqueta Rice
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Bruno needed a confidence boost but as you pointed out was quite fortunate yesterday. Stats in the article state the second goal was his only significant touch in the box and scored with his two shots.

                1. Paqueta Rice
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Well deserved for the captained though who went against the grain. I could only get him in for Son for a hit and I didn’t know what to do with the other transfer so figured saving was the best move.

            15. The Train Driver
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Cash or Digne if AV get a double? Assume Cash is more nailed and that Targett might get a game instead of Digne??

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

                Targett looks like the weak link in Villa's defence. I imagine Digne will be taking his place sooner than later

              2. Kaptenen
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I went with Cash for being more nailed. Think Targett will get his chances before Digne takes his place.

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

              Ralf is the main culprit. He said ronaldo will be available. Thats why i didnt bring Bruno.

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

                Yep.

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

                Same

            17. MrJobby
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Regarding the ronaldo availability, there was a cheeky little report only in the sun on Friday that said ronaldo had left training early due to pulling up with some sort of injury . This was after the presser where Ralf said he was back in training . This swayed my decision to not put ronaldo in and went with Bruno instead

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

                It was before the presser. Article was written in the morning and Rangnick's presser was 2pm.

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    This, though I feel Ralf is a liar so I ignored him and even if he was telling the truth I made a call that Ronaldo wouldn't play twice

              2. AARON-1
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Poor old Bruno. I wonder if he realises how much bitterness he has stirred up on here. Lots of people looked at the ever diminishing pool of available midfield options and concluded he was their preferred choice. An open game against Villa and a game against Brentford. It wasn't a difficult decision to make.
                Those who went for Trossard, Mount, et al might get their rewards in the next game then people can say Trossard was a 'lucky pick' if he gets a return or two. It all smacks of jealousy.

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

                  Open game against Villa, like the FA Cup match less than a week ago? Howler from Martinez meant that Villa had to chase the game and opened the chance for Bruno's second that was a great goal.

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

                I couldn’t believe how many people my mini league benched cancelo and some went with lamptey instead , someone who barely plays 90 mins in a team that kept 1 clean sheet in last 11 . I’m sorry but I’ve made the mistake of benching cancelo before . Never again

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

                  Cancelo and TAA are fixture proof. Why would you have a 6m+ defender and bench him is ridiculous.

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

                Aston Villa assets

                Which do you plan to bring in?

                A Digne
                B Coutinho
                C Both
                D none

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

                  D for now. Maybe B once he gets his fitness up to starting consistently.

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

                If villa get a double in 23, is a - 8 too much?

                Something like: livra gray Antonio to digne, coutinho and Watkins? Or just get 2 villa? Thanks

                Ddg rams
                Taa cancelo alonso diop livra
                Foden jota bowen raphinha gray
                Ronaldo Antonio dennis

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

                I think I've learned one thing from this whole saga.

                Ralf doesn't tell the truth. Said Ronaldo was fine when he wasn't. Said Martial refused to play and the player has come right out and said he never did.

                Not gonna trust anything he says going forward. I also should've trusted my gut which said that Ronaldo wasn't gonna play both games. I should've known better.

                1. Walter White (WW)
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Think he stated it here tbf

                  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uea_9ZdVhsM

                  1. Big boy Bowen
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    These guys change their stories more than a soap opera

              7. MrJobby
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I am guilty of this mistake but don’t overlook consistent good players in favour of average players who have a double game week . For me I’m terrible at using my chips and they never work but after many seasons of learning the hard way leave your best players in even if it’s a single game . Cancelo owners will probably be thinking this today

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

                What moves are people making this week?

                Lots of City in I would imagine.

                Blanks upcoming. Potential doubles.

                Trying to see where everyone's heads are at.

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

                  Bruno to KDB/Foden looks like my move

                  1. Kellz86
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    Yup thinking just that: Bruno to KdB for free

                    Would also take a hit for Coutinho if Villa double

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

                  Only got ramsey from villa so my one ft will be ronaldo or antonio to Watkins if they double.

                  Possibly gray to foden or bruno to kdb for a hit.

                  Will need another hit the following week for salah.

                  Never taken so many hits an a season

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

                    Fun though!

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

                      Would be fun if I was doing better! Luckily my rivals this year are struggling too so despite my woeful rank I'm only 60ish past behind.

                      May also consider regs to digne actually

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

                    I'm thinking I need to bring in KDB and Watkins for Ronaldo and Madds?

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

                      Yeah that looks good. City's next three are hard to ignore

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

                      I would be worried to lose Maddisson. You'll want him back.

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

                        Bha, liv, whu, wol, che is not very appealing though

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

                      Plan for getting in Salah the following week?

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

                  I’ll prob save unless I randomly go for Alonso to wolves/digne. Prob not as I quite fancy Alonso (TOT)

                4. Scots Gooner
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Son to Coutinho my tentative plan. Especially if there is a chance of a Villa DGW.

                  If that comes to pass, Ronaldo to Watkins likely too.

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

                    Nice moves if so imo

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

                    Coutinho was super sharp and hungry

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

                      He looked moody though I thought.

                      Like a guy that went from Liverpool to barca with stars in his eyes and now finds himself in North birmingham

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

                        Looked like he had a point to prove to me. Villa fans were rocking the place too.

                        Must be a great time (all things considered), to be a villa fan!

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

                          Yeah, I mean it's a terrible to time to be a birmingham fan. But could say that for the whole time since 2011

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

                          I agree. He is playing for his career now. I think I want him straight in. Reminds me of how Trent changed his attitude when he had been dropped from the national team.

                    2. Scots Gooner
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      Yeah - he looked good and Villa's fixtures are great too.

                      They look a different team enturely under Gerrard.

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

                  Probably Mount and Rudiger out for De Bruyne and someone.

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

                    Nice

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

                  I'm actually considering a WC. Currently looking at:

                  Sa (Steele)
                  TAA - Cancelo - Laporte (Ait Nouri - Burn)
                  Salah - KDB - Jota - Bowen - Gallagher
                  ASM - Dennis (Broja)

                  Keep an eye on the Villa boys; can always downgrade Jota to Coutinho if he starts to fire.

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

                    Interesting!

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

                    * almost ignoring the doubles as they rarely materialise

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

                  Really hoping to roll ft so I can have 2FT to get Salah back. Will reassess based on doubles but happy with my team setup as is.

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

                  No moves. I'm done overplaying.

                  Gonna roll FT and then next week buy Salah back.