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The FPL transfers I am considering for Gameweek 23 and beyond

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Calvert-Lewin, Wolves and his Gameweek 2 plans

So, as I write this, we’re eight games into Double Gameweek 22 and I sit 42,274th overall in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The festive period was a bit of a slog as I dropped outside of the top 100k, but after picking up 77 points so far this week, it at least feels like we’re moving in the right direction again.

Now, as focus turns to Gameweek 23, I’m going to note down some initial thoughts on transfers.

For context, here’s how I’m currently set-up, with one free transfer and £4.3m in the bank.


ANTONIO > WATKINS

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Villa under Gerrard and his Gameweek 13 plans 6

This is a transfer I am considering, but only if Aston Villa are handed two fixtures in Gameweek 23 (more on that later).

If that does come to fruition, I like Ollie Watkins (£7.7m), who I think will lead the line in Villa’s 4-3-2-1 formation, with two playmakers – Emiliano Buendia (£6.2m) and Philippe Coutinho (£7.0m) – in behind.

Danny Ings (£7.7m) is without doubt a top-quality player but in this current system, Villa always look far more effective with Watkins as the only striker, with his ability to press from the front a key part of his game.

Under Gerrard, Watkins has three goals and an assist across his eight appearances, averaging 1.90 shots per 90 minutes.

However, I’d expect those numbers to increase if playing through the middle, whilst it’s also worth noting the opposition faced during that run, which has included games against some of the leagues best defences, including Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Ollie Watkins’ xG shot map under Steven Gerrard, with all 16 goal attempts arriving in the box

I should note, losing Michail Antonio (£7.7m) isn’t a priority, but he does look tired right now, something David Moyes touched on after Sunday’s loss to Leeds United, whilst he could also feature for Jamaica, if selected, in the coming weeks.

“We noticed that as well (that Antonio looked tired). But it is difficult when you have to play. He is one of our key goalscorers. We were chasing the game from 15 minutes in and it was really difficult to change him. He was out on his legs after the game but again what can we do?” – David Moyes on Michail Antonio

RUDIGER > ROBERTSON/DIGNE

Who is the best third Liverpool asset to own during AFCON?

Antonio Rudiger (£6.2m) probably needs to be moved on, with Chelsea’s home tie against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday followed by successive blanks.

In terms of replacements, Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) is averaging over 7.5 points per match over his last seven starts, producing a goal, five assists and 10 bonus points. Despite that, he is still owned by just 3.0% of FPL managers, and once everyone is back from Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty, a Liverpool triple-up of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.4m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.7m), plus Robertson, is appealing.

That would mean losing Diogo Jota (£8.4m), but I’m not against that right now, as it opens up an additional midfield spot, which I’ll touch on later.

Lucas Digne (£5.0m) is another option I’m keen on, given Aston Villa’s schedule. The Frenchman was very advanced up the left-flank against Manchester United on Saturday, registering 25 final-third touches (the second-most of Villa players), two shots in the box and two chances created. He was also involved at set-piece situations, which gives him a slight edge over Matty Cash (£5.1m) on the opposite flank, in my opinion.

Aston Villa sit top of the FFS Season Ticker for ease of fixture between Gameweeks 23 and 28

FERNANDES > SALAH

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 9? 1

This week’s transfer in, Bruno Fernandes (£11.7m), is simply a placeholder for Salah, who will return as soon as he is available.

Egypt look likely to qualify for the knockout stages following their 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, though it’s far from certain ahead of their final group match against Sudan on Wednesday.

However, if it’s Gameweek 23, 24 or 25 when back, I’ll be ready to move.

PHIL FODEN / SON HEUNG-MIN

2pm kick-off team news as Burnley v Spurs is postponed

Both Phil Foden (£8.0m) and Son Heung-min (£10.7m) have done well for me this season, and finding a route back to both players is something I’ve explored.

The Manchester City man looks a particularly good option this week, given his next three fixtures, which includes games against Southampton (a), Brentford (h) and Norwich City (a).

Also, if Salah isn’t ready for Gameweek 24, Foden is also a potential captain, given how many goals Brentford have shipped on the road in recent times.

However, to do this I’d need to lose Jota, which in turn would free up a midfield spot, and is why I’m considering shifting to a Alexander-Arnold, Robertson and Salah Liverpool triple-up soon.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 23/24?

The story linked here, via the Telegraph, suggests the Premier League are keen for the near two-week ‘winter break’ to remain in place, despite a backlog of postponed fixtures that still need to be rearranged.

However, fixtures like Leeds United v Aston Villa and Burnley v Watford could still slot in alongside the FA Cup fourth round ties, which is worth keeping in mind when planning. Having one or two targets in mind from those teams mentioned is probably a good idea, then, just in case we need to react quickly prior to deadline.

For example, my current Watchlist includes players like Lucas Digne, Matthew Lowton (£4.4m), Philippe Coutinho (£7.0m), Jacob Ramsey (£4.6m) and Ollie Watkins, perhaps even Jay Rodriguez (£5.2m), given that Burnley have up to five games in hand on some teams.


So, these are the moves I’m mulling over for now, which I’ll decide on closer to deadline.

Thanks for reading, and best of luck in Tuesday and Wednesday’s games!

273 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Irons.

  2. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    We move

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      ..... back to the office after lunch

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

        Home office in my kitchen. Not moving anywhere!

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

    "Cristiano and Marcus were training yesterday, so we will train today," Ralf explained during his press conference. "But in the press conference before the Villa game, I was also convinced Cristiano would be available and he wasn't.

    "So we have to wait for the training session today in an hour's time. I think they both could be available.”

    Same story,i hope for the same result.

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No decision possible from FPL perspective, what's done is done, so we wait!

  4. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming Villa get a double next week, any ideas for this team with 1 FT, 1.3m ITB?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Tierney
    Foden Jota Bowen Mbeumo SON
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Foster Alonso Williams Broja

    How does Son & Ronaldo > Coutinho & Watkins -4 pts looks like? Gives me more money than enough in the bank to do Mbeumo > Salah for free GW24.

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Digne a good option and Alonso needs to go? Feels productive.

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

      Don't take a hit with all the uncertainty etc

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

    Ronaldo is going to be on the bench Isnt he. :/

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

      It seems like Ralf might use it as an excuse not to start him. Oh well

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

      Well, will be better than Keane coming on with -2 points from my own bench at least

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

        Play the last 30 mins

    3. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      On merit he deserves to be benched

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

      Hopefully he comes on for a 1 pointer.

    5. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah seems like an easy 'give him a break and only bring him on if they're not winning after an hour'.

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

      I think so

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

    If Egypt lose to Sudan tomorrow, Salah could be on an early flight home?

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

      Thats very very unlikely to happen

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

      Fingers xed

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would imagine that even if he is, he wouldn't play this week.

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

      The longer he's out for, the more differential opportunities for FPL

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

      Guinnea Bissau still need to beat Nigeria for that to happen. And that's never happening.

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

        Ah, are there 3rd place spots that qualify then? (I haven't really been following AFCON all that much).

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

          4 out of 6 3rd placed teams qualify.

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

            Cheers. More unlikely than likely then!

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

      I want him to stay at AFCON as long as possible.

      The variation of captain picks in his absence has made climbing the ranks that bit easier (for me at least).

      He will just be perma-capped as soon as he's back.

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

      I’m actually enjoying fpl with no salah. Significant improvement rank wise & need that to continue.

      Hopefully Egypt will progress to the semis

    8. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Won't happen

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

    Anyone waiting on any left field Captain punts?

    Wondering if anyone has someone weirder than my Captain Cesar Azpilicueta?!!!

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

      Thats pretty left field. Probably better than Ronaldo's 1 pointer lol

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

      *Toney

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

      Tempted by Watkins

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

        I think he meant for GW22

    4. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ronaldo capper hoping he doesn't play as TAA Vc!

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

      May go with Cancelo if it's a standard GW. Otherwise Watkins capt if Villa get the double.

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

      Sorry I misread your post, thought you were talking about next GW.

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

      Maddisone game.

    8. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      De Gea . Hopefully a clean sheet at least.

    9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno cappers are considered left field by Ron cappers...

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

      De Gea

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

      I'm on Cucurella!

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

    Toney

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

    Talking about defense. TAA and Cancelo are given and for those playing mostly 3-4-3 or 3-5-2, the 4th and 5th defs are generally as cheap as possible (4.5M -ish). Who's your best bet for the 3rd spot?
    A. Robertson
    B. Laporte
    C. Cash/Digne
    D. Coady/Ait Nouri
    E. Royale/Reguillon
    F. Others?

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

      I think the order you have written them is pretty spot on

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

      Big budget- Robbo
      Medium- Laporte
      Chips- Coady

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

      Reguilon.

  10. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Are we all looking at perma-cap Cornet (c) once he returns from Afcon?

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

      A good chance theres at least 1 week where is standout contender for captaincy

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

      Depending on the dates of Burnley's rearranged fuxtures, I'll be looking to get him and Pope for GW26.

      Joking aside, I'd probably use TC on Cornet if they have a triple GW.

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I know Pope is overpriced but i'll be getting him in with Cornet. They might have 18 games in 13 GWs by that point, which is huge.

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

        On Blackbox, they were highlighting the other week, how poor Pope has been this season for xGC prevented compared to previous seasons. I would probably only get Pope if it didnt cause much disruption with my plans

        1. Black Knights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          The positive side of that is if he can actually start keeping out some of the shots he's supposed to (and we know he can), he might get some CSs and some save points! £5.4m is still steep though. Need to see how their rearrangements play out i guess. He could just be a FH option if they get a TGW or 2.

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

      He'll likely break down at some point with that backlog. Pope or a defender I'd say is enough.

    5. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do it, and please report back with the results 😎

  11. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on the last 3 spots please chaps? Will be enough ITB for Fernandes -> Salah

    Sa
    TAA, Cancelo, X
    KDB, Fernandes, Bowen, X, X
    Watkins, Dennis

    (Foster, Digne, Ait-Nouri, Broja)

    A) Dias, Raphinha, Coutinho
    B) Sterling, Ramsey, Lowton (start Digne)
    C) Robertson, Foden, Ramsey (start Digne)
    D) Dias, Maddison, Ramsey (start Digne, extra 2M spare)

    Torn mostly between A and C for now.

    Cheers

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

      From the options there I'd say C is your best bet

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

        Cheers

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

      A. Robbo/Ramsey/Raphinha

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

        Cheers. that leaves 1.6M spare for me. Is there not a chance Raphinha misses some games due to international duty? Do you not think 3 City are a necessity given their upcoming fixtures? (sou, BRE, nor next 3)

    3. Qui-Gon-Joe
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Think Laporte is worth having a think over Dias.

  12. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    right guys which option is better when salah is back??

    A- DCL, Salah, KDB, Digne
    or
    B- Kane, Salah, Jota, Coady

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

      I prefer the first option providing Everton get a decent manager in

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

      B

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

      B

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

      A

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

      A

  13. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    fellow Ronaldo cappers

    how many points would you walk away with if offered now?

    I think I'd accept a 4 pointer

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

      Would like at least an assist.

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Have Bowen VC. So anything above 4(x2) and I'll take it.

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

      He’s not my captain so 2 would be fine

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

      I've got Jorginho VC (stupid in hindsight)... so if he's also a no show tonight I will be happy with 1 point

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Would rather he didn't play as I've got Cancelo on my bench and a juicy King 2 point VC to come

    6. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I didn't captain him but even 1 means a lot of people won't get Bruno VC points and Cancelo off the bench.

      Trouble is, i have Cancelo on the bench but my main rival has Cancelo on the bench AND Bruno VC.

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

      Being a Spurs fan clearly gives you low expectations

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It was my career as an opening batsman that was more responsible

    8. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      1 point is good. At least people don't get jammy VC points...

    9. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      TAA VC but Keane (-2pts) first bench, so 4pts is the minimum for me else sad face.

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

    Would you have Dennis on a WC? I’m tempted to go with DCL instead

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

      Neither tbh. Think Dennis has at the most 5 goals left in him tbh (basing this on nothing else then feeling).

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

        This neither, ASM, Broja better options.

  15. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Actually feeling ok about my team, currently 4.8m ITB

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Gallagher Bruno Maddison Martinelli Bilva
    Watkins King

    Foster Toney James Livra

    GW 23 (if leeds and Villa DGW) --> Bilva & James -> Digne & Raph
    GW 24 --> Bruno & Maddison --> Salah & KDB

  16. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I don't care if Cristiano is benched, as long as he gets at least a 1 point cameo.

    I have Dennis VC and my club cup rival has Bruno VC. I am beating him by 10 points and we both have 6 players left.

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

    About City mids - KDB the go to option or would you still consider Foden or also Mahrez if he's back earlier?

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

      DB is hitting some form so no other city mids appeal to me.. Not sure I will ever own or want to own Foden personally

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

        I have had him... I also had Jesus when Foden was widely owned. Not touching them again.

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

        Yeah, kind hit or miss with Foden, thinking about KDB but would have to lose Jota to have both him and Salah

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

      Dont go Mahrez, dont do it to yourself, I had him earlier and so frustrating.

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

      Im still torn between Sterling & KDB. May go with both on WC with enough itb to upgrade either to Salah

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

        KDB surely a better option than Sterling?

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

          Underlying stats would say no... e.g. (last 6 matches) KDB xG 1.05, xA 1.34
          Sterling xG 3.90, xA 1.68

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

            KDB far more nailed.

  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What time is Rupert the horse on tv ?

  19. Shineonme
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    4 but he won't start. Probably come on around the 70 min mark

  20. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Man City Scores 17 times! I have two attacking players!

    I get 4 total points

    That's the Pep Roulette and why Foden is a fail for me. Glad someone got points.

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

    I have a bad feeling that Alonso will miss out tonight

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

      I reckon so

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

      Will he not get his rest soon anyway with all the blanks?

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

        It’s not a rest, he’s just crap

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

          Who would play instead of him then, there's not much options i think.

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

            CHO

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

            Kenedy. It's probably too early for him though

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

          Light at the back as it is - I guess the danger is CHO RWB and Azpi LWB

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

            Yeah I think he might mix things up a bit. Hopefully not

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

              Lamptey going at him is another worry

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

      Yh Kenedy might get a run out

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah he's not gonna play is he

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

      Own him too and reckon he’s benched.

      I wouldn’t have been confident in points anyway tbh.

    6. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah they won't want a rested Lamptey to expose him again (was it last season they had a very one-sided match up?). Moved James to LWB to cover him at Stamford Bridge a few weeks ago.

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

    A. Dennis/Coutinho
    B. DCL/Ramsey

    Tempted to just get rid of Dennis and get Calvert on WC

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

      DCL is a wait and see for me. Still think Dennis is great value although his best scoring is probably behind him. Ramsey is looking like ridiculous value, for now though.

  23. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Nothing from Conte yet?

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

      Like waiting for Ranieri presser... Would be annoying bench jam for "everyone" but me...

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

    The FA CUP round (when there could be additional matches added to GW23) is TWO WEEKS after the gw23 deadline.
    Surely there is virtually no chance that we will know about those matches being schedule in before the deadline.
    I have two FTs after running out of ideas ahead of the last gameweek, so i really want to capitalise and possibly bring in 2 Villa players. But it might have to be at risk of no double gameweek.

    Son > Countinho seems a sonud transfer anyway seeing as Son is unlikely to play at all, and then Spurs' fixtures turn bad.

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

      Bringing in AVL players doesn't look like such a risk to me. Even without a DGW they have a very nice fixture run.

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

      If a DGW23 is not announced before the deadline for GW23 I guess the possible two February 5/6 matches will be added to GW24 instead? As per FantasyFootballScout: Aston Villa v Burnley or Leeds v Aston Villa could be played on Saturday/Sunday February 5/6. That would mean either the Gameweek 24 deadline being brought forward a few days or the fixture being tagged onto the end of Gameweek 23.

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

    Thanks for the article Tom, interesting read as always. I’m curious as to your reason for going with Bruno over KDB as a short-term placeholder for Salah? KDB looks to be getting back to his best and City seem to have marginally better fixtures

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ah I already own Bruno, brought him in ahead of the double, so moving him to De Bruyne in 23, then back to Salah in 24 probably doesn't make much sense. Quality option though!

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

        Ah, gotcha, I misread and thought you were bringing him in this week. Nice captain choice!

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

      Bruno had dgw this week and was good C option?

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

        I was little late...

  26. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Going forward who would you rather own - KDB or Son, once soon is fit again.

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Son, spurs have games to catch up, KdB risk of rotation when CL resumes given City are walking the league

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

        Cheers thank you.

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

      Son

  27. Stamford B
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Has live fpl been down all day? I’ve tried a couple of times

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lol. Can’t even be arsed with a simple yes or no. Seriously useless forum

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

        Yes. No.

      2. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes or no

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No issues pro moi but only been on a couple of times

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

    Any news on Spurs/Leicester game?

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

      Likely off

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

        Based on what?

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

        Where's that come from?

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

          His arse

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Like that "trust me bro" guy yesterday?

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

      Leicester have seven players back, so unless Spurs have issues it should go ahead. Unfortunately.

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

      Sounds like BR has enough players coming back for the game to be on

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

    Almost 21.5 hours of football in the league for Tottenham and 1 goal + 3 assists.
    Not so much now, but was being constantly talked about because of his ''attacking potential''. Hasn't ever really done the business, though.
    Overhyped and overrated.
    Of whom do I speak?
    Prize for the first correct answer.

    1. ksmith5666
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Regulon?

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

        Reguilon is correct. I'll allow the spelling error. Congratulations.

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

          Yeah I'm ditching Reguilon on WC. I'm not sure he really has the fitness/stamina for the role

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

      Bergwign?

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Reggie

  30. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Conte has said none of the injured players will be back. I wonder if that includes Reguilon?

    If so I get Cancelo off my bench...

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

      Me too, but Reggie wasn’t injured, he was tired. Pictured in training before the postponed game too.

      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Gah. Oh well

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

      He did have a hamstring issue but he trained before the Arsenal game