Scout Notes

Encouragement for Bowen and Antonio as United’s defence wobbles again

Double Gameweek 22 came to a conclusion on a night of contrasting fortunes for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

Wins for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are analysed here from an FPL perspective in our latest Scout Notes piece.

DEFENCES ALL AT SEA

Nine goals were scored across Wednesday’s two Premier League fixtures and there could have been more/others besides that, with Opta’s expected goals (xG) metric suggesting we were done out of at least another two goals:

  • Brentford 2.53-1.98 Man Utd
  • Leicester 1.98-4.58 Spurs

For all bar Spurs, who had actually been in decent defensive nick during an admittedly easy recent run of games, Gameweek 22 was merely a continuation of some awful form at the back.

The fact that David de Gea (£5.2m) has made 35 stops (the most in the division) and picked up eight save points in Ralf Rangnick’s seven matches in charge, six of which have been against bottom-half teams, is a damning indictment of Manchester United’s rearguard.

The Spaniard was again forced to produce some heroics against Brentford, who themselves now have just one clean sheet in their last 17 league matches. Alvaro Fernandez (£4.5m) paid the price for his unconvincing displays between the posts and Jonas Lossl (£4.5m) took his place against the Red Devils.

As for Leicester, they have underwhelmed at the back all season and their clean sheet against Liverpool before New Year looks even more freakish now. Spurs could have been out of sight by half-time, with seven so-called ‘big chances’ falling the Lilywhites’ way in total.

Above: Leicester are bottom for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last six matches

If you’ve got Brighton and West Ham attackers left over from their recent Double Gameweeks, then their fixtures in Gameweek 23, against Leicester and United respectively, don’t look as bad as they first seem on paper.

MADDISON DELIVERS AGAIN – BUT SHIP MAY HAVE SAILED FOR NOW

Ten attacking returns and 64 points in seven matches represents a phenomenal run of form for James Maddison (£6.9m), who was on course for yet another double-digit haul before Steven Bergwijn‘s (£5.9m) late brace at the King Power Stadium.

Seven of those attacking returns have come against out-of-sorts defences in the shape of Newcastle, Watford and Southampton but the England international has also contributed against better backlines versus Spurs and City in that time, blanking against two more competent rearguards in the form of Villa and Liverpool.

He’ll need to keep that stellar form up against some of the division’s meanest defences in the coming weeks, while a likely blank in Gameweek 27 and the possibility of no doubles until Gameweek 33 (that will probably be the case if the Foxes keep progressing in the Europa Conference League) means that the Foxes’ assets aren’t going to be top transfer targets for many.

BRUNO FERNANDES: THE IMPERFECT ’10’

Above: The most popular captaincy choices among the top 10k in Gameweek 22 (from LiveFPL)

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) returned to fitness to belatedly play a part in Double Gameweek 22 but it was all for naught for the veteran striker, who cut a frustrated figure when being substituted in the 70th minute.

There was a 21-point difference between what he and Bruno Fernandes (£11.7m) served up in the Gameweek just gone, with his compatriot adding two assists to go with his brace against Aston Villa.

While fortune has played a part in his monster Gameweek 22 haul (his first goal against Villa, for instance), Fernandes has unquestionably looked all the better for Rangnick’s recent tactical tweak.

Abysmal at times as one of two ‘number 10s’ in Rangnick’s failed 4-2-2-2 experiment, Fernandes has been more at home playing on the left side of United’s three-man midfield, armed with a license to drift into more central areas – as he did when teeing up Mason Greenwood (£7.2m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) for their goals.

“I think most of the top teams in Europe and also in England play in a 4-3-3. I think for him it’s better than being pinned to a number 10 position because then he can make himself available in different areas of the pitch, not only in the centre. For me, he is not a wing player but I think in this position, as an eight, he can find the spaces himself, he can sniff the moments in which areas we have to play the ball to him and he can make himself available. I think this position, as an eight, is almost perfect for him.” – Ralf Rangnick on Bruno Fernandes

A lack of form among United’s other attacking midfielders paved the way for budget FPL midfielder Anthony Elanga (£4.8m) to start twice in Gameweek 22 and it’ll be interesting to monitor his progress and game-time in the coming weeks to see if we have another Greenwood circa 2019/20 on our hands. The teenager nodded in United’s opener at Brentford, having been teed up by another bargain-bin United asset in good form, Fred (£4.9m).

The Brazilian, the ‘other’ number eight in Rangnick’s 4-3-3, has created more chances than everyone bar Fernandes among his teammates since the change in manager, despite effectively playing just four-and-a-half games.

Above: Manchester United players sorted by chances created since Ralf Rangnick took charge

KANE PROMINENT BUT STILL WASTEFUL

Harry Kane (£12.3m) loves facing Leicester and he really should have had a hatful on Wednesday, registering a whopping 10 efforts on goal. With an attempt cleared off the line, a header striking the bar and a one-on-one chance blazed over, Kane was profligate against the Foxes but nevertheless took his goal well and produced a fine assist for Bergwijn’s second strike.

Over the last six matches, Kane has scored on four occasions and compares very favourably to other Premier League players for a number of key stats:

MetricTotal (Rank v other PL players)
Goal attempts33 (1st)
Shots in the box21 (1st=)
Efforts on target12 (1st)
Big chances7 (2nd=)
Expected goal involvement5.90 (1st)

There should be more to come from Kane in terms of actual FPL returns, as he is the biggest underachiever among forwards this season when it comes to expected goals (xG) – and a man of his proven Premier League pedigree isn’t like to underperform for an extended period.

460 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather have Coutinho or Raphinha?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cout, for funzies and just cause I think he'll score more.

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

      I won't be surprised if i end up with both, tbh. But if forced, Raph. More nailed and a known quantity.

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

      Raph, not sure Coutinho will be fit to start straight away

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

      Having the same dilemma. Might go Raph this week and bring in Coutinho as well when I WC during the next couple GWs

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

      Raph for now

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

      Raph

  2. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What are the chances of DGW23?

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

      With so many games that need to be rescheduled, I would assume the schedulers are sweating to fit games in where possible. Hence, should be a pretty high chance of a DGW23

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Unsure

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

    Started the gameweek with seven double gameweek players, ended it with four. Of those, none got more than 4 points - my keeper.

    Probably the most disappointing double gameweek ever.

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

      Was a terrible GW for me. But we move on...

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

      I got lucky with bruno, otherwise was an awful week

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

    Save or any transfers needed? (1ft, 1.9 itb)

    Foster
    TAA Cancelo Regulion
    Bruno Maddison Bowen Jota
    Ronaldo King (c) Antonio
    - Degea Coufal Livra Gilmour

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

      looks good, maybe Livra to Ait Nouri? Or try and get a Villa player if they have a DGW (Coufal/Antonio to Digne/Watkins?)

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

        Thanks mate would surely look to go this route, is Antonio a transfer out now with Watford next ?

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

          United away next then Watford at home, Antonio is a weird one... I sold him for Dennis last week (which allowed me to bring in Bruno) but he has nice fixtures and has recently started assisting more even if his goals have dried up a bit since the start of the season. I guess he is in the don't buy, don't sell category

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

    Any suggestions on how to improve this lot? 1 ft, 2.7m itb. Might need to take a hit.

    Bernardo Jota Mount Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio King

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

      I think it hinges on DGW announcements surely.

      Mount for Ramsey appeals, then. But who knows?

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

    Noticed the Digne hype ahead of the potential DGW.

    Not for me. Ait Nouri or Laporte for my new 3rd defender, after Coufal moves on, after he did yeoman's work in the West Ham DGW.

    Just scared off of Digne after having way more faith in him than he deserved for many weeks.

    Villa DGW assets start and stop at Watkins and Ramsey for me.

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

      You do you.

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

      Will he start right away ?

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

        Digne? Probably first choice, if not outright nailed. Right lol?

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

      He looked really attacking and up for it vs united. Think I'll risk it for a biscuit

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

        There might be a reason he’s averaging 1.9 points/match

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yes Everton’s defence

          1. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yes and who played in that defence? Just played 90 min for his New club and already have assisted one for United.

  7. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering the Ronaldo Fernandes switch? Didn't watch last night's game but very disappointed with Ronnie's recent returns

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

      Get rid of Ronaldo, whether its for Bruno or someone else is your choice

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Only issue is I'll be stuck with Dawson for one more game
        Can do Gray & Ronaldo to Bruno and Watkins

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

      As an owner of both, i have to agree. Bruno is basically just a placeholder for Mo. And Ronnie may make way for Watkins. I'm not super excited to have Man U assets honestly, especially at that price. Bruno was a lucky shout for a DGW.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Gray and Ronaldo
        To
        Bruno and Watkins
        That's an option

    3. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Have both. Plan to do Gray + Ronaldo => Salah + King or smth like that soon.

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

      Don't want either of them

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

        (Have both of them)

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

    Free Falling from 67K to 290K now.

    Help please, what to do with this team? 1FT. 2.4 itb

    DDG
    Cancelo TAA Reguilion
    Bernardo Gray Bowen Trossard Jota
    Ronaldo King

    subs: Steer Antonio Livramento* James*

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

      Still a good rank 290k with so so long to go. Top 50K still a realistic target. Dont panic. Im in a similar boat, currently 220K but was 600K 6 weeks ago.

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

        not panicking, but since the start of matches getting called off. I am not dealing correctly with the situation.

        What do you suggest for my team?

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

          Had a look at your team link, and seems like your problem was essentially too many non-starters GW19-21. Maybe taking more -4/-8s & getting lucky with them could have helped, but I think we're through the worst of that now & your current team looks decent so time to just move on I guess. You still have Robertson on the bench, right? So he can come in for Reguilon & maybe use FT on James - Ait Nouri or Trossard - Raphinha?

  9. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Salah back for GW24. Need to make a plan to get him in that GW!

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

      Yay! ahead of curve...

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

      Continuing with at least a hit every week makes it easy, see my plan below

  10. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi either transfer out Dawson/livra for Laporte/digne to then sub out reguilion or roll transfer? Thanks
    Foster
    TAA Cancelo Regulion
    Esr, gray, mount Bowen Jota
    Ronaldo Dennis (c)
    - mendy Antonio Dawson Livra

    1. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for possible dgw. Would play Antonio over Smith Rowe tho

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ok cheers

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

      I would make the defender transfer. Wouldnt want to play Reguilon, Dawson or Livramento this week & none of them seem like great long-term options. Laporte/Robertson are prob best 3rd def atm

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cool thanks

  11. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi! Ive got a benching headache.

    Bench one: Ronaldo(WHM H), Dennis(NOR H), Maddison(BHA H), DCL (AVL H) or Martinelli (BUR H)

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

      Dom

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

      Dcl

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Life has gone mad if people are suggesting benching CR7.

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I would sell, but play if you dont sell. Mad to have 12.5 striker in your team is the correct judgement.

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Play or sell

          1. Skogen89
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Plan is to do ronaldo and maddison to Salah and watkins next gw. United plays better without him.. but yeah suppose dcl or martinelli on bench

  12. cescpistols111
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo White
    Jota (c) Foden Mount Bowen
    Ronaldo Watkins King (v)

    Sanchez Davies Brownhill Johnson

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

    Capt jota or foden?
    Start antonio or moura?

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

      Foden
      Ant

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

    DDG
    Cancelo - Trent - Regs
    Bruno - Jota - Bowen - Ramsey
    Antonio - Ronaldo- Dennis

    (Bachmann, Gray, Livra, Johnson)

    23: Ronaldo + Regs to Watkins + Digne (-4)
    24: Bruno + Gray to Salah + Foden (-4)

    Sound OK to you guys?

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

    The fun way to play this game is to gamble on Crellin's predictions and buy and captain a Villa player. Imagine your opponents' reactions when a rearranged fixture gets announced a week after the FPL deadline!

    Shame I only have Douglas Luiz from that side. Not sure I would start him even with a double

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

      Yeah I think I'll triple up, captain ollie and hope for the best!

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

      or gamble against Crelin's prediction and roll with no Villa players 😎

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

      If announced after deadline will go into week 24 - deadline for 24 will be brought forward

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

        Is that true?

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

          No

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

            Yes

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

          That was being discussed on the Wire

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

            You can’t trust any of those Barksdales

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

        You don't know that, though. Is there a precedent for this?

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If it is announced after deadline it will belong to another gw, never happened before. If it is played in the Fa cup week, the gw24 will most prolly be moved to accomodate

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

        Has THAT ever happened before, though? A gameweek deadline brought forward to accommodate extra matches?

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          No, i cant remember that has happened but its more logical and fair than to add to gw that is already begun?

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

            I don't know - we're talking about bringing a deadline forward which means plenty of people might miss it altogether. That seems less fair to me

  16. BS03
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    ddg
    trent - cancelo - tierney - rudiger
    bruno - jota - bowen - saka - bilva
    dennis

    sanchez - dcl - antonio - livra

    Hi all which move to make with 1ft + 1.2itb cheers (assuming no DGW):

    1) bruno -> kdb (c)
    2) bilva -> foden, cancelo/saka (c)
    3) any other suggestions

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would save the FT

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You benching dcl? Wow

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

        If that were my team I’d bench him as well, probably have him 2nd on bench. Can’t see any reason to have faith in him at the moment. Not his fault that he’s been injured but them’s the breaks

  17. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best move here?

    A) Emerson >> Laporte

    B) Gray >> Raphina

    C) Roll

    Pickford
    TAA • Emerson • Cancelo
    Bowen • Jota • Bruno • Ramsey
    DCL • Kane • Dennis

    Sanchez / Gray / Lowton / Johnson.

  18. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    having cr7 is one of the BIGGEST MISTAKE I ever did....

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

      I've held him for so long now too

      1. OLD Rafiki
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        ever since I bought him my rank has been going down in an alarming rate.... 🙁

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Fecking cuttie girl

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

    Hey guys. Teams looks to be in shambles, punts on Gray and Trossard failed miserably, thinking of WC. Any other advice?

    De Gea
    Cancelo Trent Reguilon
    Trossard Jota Ramsey Bowen
    CR7 Dennis Antonio

    Steele, Livramento, Gray, James
    1 FT, 7.4 ITB

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

      No wc, just - 4 and you are goos to go.

      I didnt wanted - 8 hit, so i o lu brougth Ronaldo instead of Ronaldo, Kanr and Bruno...

      Hits are cool 🙂

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

      Thinking of WC to this. Super benching headache, but will have funds left for KdB/Bruno to Salah and protection against cancellations

      Sa
      Cancelo Trent Digne Laporte
      KdB/Bruno Ramsey Jota Raphinia
      Kane Dennis Watkins

      Sanchez, Jota, Bowen, Ait-Nouri

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

    Pickford to
    A) Degea
    B) Sa

    Or Coufal to Ait Nouri.

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

      Sa

  21. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench? Help please

    Currenrly im benching Grey, Regulion and Davies, but maybe considering someone from this lot :

    1. Bernardo
    2. Bowen
    3. Dcl
    4. Ronaldo

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

      Good benching decisions in the first place

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

    Just to see what i could come up with, tried to make a WC draft, because i was curious if i could have both Bruno and KDB (while waiting for Salah) and have a viable team. Reflecting the complete and utter lack of faith in the forwards this season:

    Lloris Sanchez
    Trent Cancelo Laporte Ait Nouri 'someone'
    KDB Bruno Jota Bowen Ramsey
    Watkins Dennis Broja

    Not doing it. But, it has a certain charm lol.

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

      Nice placeholders for Salah and Son
      Also thinking about WC (see mine above), but went for Kane up front and Sa in goal

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

    any suggestions here guys? Think priority is probably a 3rd defender... got 1 FT 3.2 ITB.. maybe johnson to ait noori?

    DDG Bach
    TAA Cancelo Cucurella Livra Johnson
    jota ESR Foden Bowen Bruno
    DCL Antonio Dennis

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

      Save because you dont know who will be on your bench 🙂

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

        what do you mean?

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Or yea do your defender

    3. Onana Whatsmyname
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have gone for Digne. Like his average position and potential doubles upcoming

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

    Ronaldo Bernardo > kdb Watkins -4?

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

      Yes.

  25. Onana Whatsmyname
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you bench:

    A Jesus
    B Bernardo
    C Bowen

    Tough one as feel they could all profit from playing against leaky defences this week.

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

      Will A get full 90?

      1. Onana Whatsmyname
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Good question. I think so but who knows with Pep.

        Even with 60 minutes against Saints I would fancy him to get something though.

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

          Yes. But I would still bench him maybe.

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

      Why would you bench Bowen?

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

      From where does the faith in Jesus come?

      Legit question but set up for some potentially clever responses
      😎 do your best

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

    Play two:

    A) Saka
    B) Ronaldo
    C) Antonio

    Pick one:

    1) Sanchez
    2) DDG

    1. Onana Whatsmyname
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B and C

      2

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

      Also

      X) Reg
      Y) Rudi

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

      AC 2

  27. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hell of a gw..broja son livra to cr7 C raph lamptey -8. 33k to 55k..

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

      Best GW this season with 95 pts (Thanks to Bruno C)

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

    Just checked my team again and I think I can push a BB. Should I?

    DDG Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Reguilon Digne
    Jota Bowen Bilva Saka Raph
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

    Thanks!

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

      would prefer to do BB when there are some doubles

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

        But may not have the players for it. Planning to use my WC when Salah is back. Plus with Brighton, Chelsea and Arsenal blanks in the near future the chance might not come at all.

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

          go ahead then! I think BB is one of the more random chips to use so you might as well do it now then

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

            Agree. Whenever you think you have 11 who might play.

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

              15!

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

    I need therapy.
    Was thinking to get Bruno in for Son straight swap.
    Asked the question on here too.
    Didn't, because his form was poor and benched a couple of times recently.
    Would have been my captain.
    Got Jota instead because I was scared of him playing Brentford.
    Made Bowen captain.
    Bruno 1st game 2 shots, 2 goals. 2nd game 2 assists.
    Jota 6 shots, hit woodwork, no returns. (more shots than Bruno had in 2 games).
    Bowen (C) 5 shots 1 goal. (more shots than Bruno had in 2 games).
    This has been a very frustrating week 🙁

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

      Bad luck. Bruno for Son was a late transfer for me to make -8 with far more confidence in my first two transfers, Dennis and Cucurella. Bruno has done very little and not looked good this season. Going to have to put it down to bad fortune and try to concentrate on the next gw.

      Good luck

    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, you really need to see a psychiatrist

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

        Tobias Funke is the man for the job

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bad luck mate, after all it is a game where you need tons of it.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Totally this.
        Most weeks it’s like hitting your head off a brick wall. Especially this season.
        I got extremely lucky this week bringing in Bruno(c) and Kane.
        I also had Cancelo on the bench until news of Burnley’s postponement. So lucky again. It could of easily gone the other way.
        We move on. It’ll be someone else’s turn next week to get some luck. These are the weeks we play the game for.

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

      I made same ”mistake” regarding Bruno, though on light of info we had it seemed like the right thing to do. Also seemed like Ronaldo would be standout captain anyways and didn’t want to invest too much on damp united attack. It’s like in poker when you the odds are on your side and yo

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

        you end up losing on a bad beat.

  30. Cali
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG (Steele)
    TAA, Cancelo, White (Targett*, Dier*)
    Bruno, Jota, Maddison, Bernardo, Bowen
    Ronaldo, Dennis (Scarlett)

    I have a decent lineup for the next GW but tempted by some changes:

    A) Bernardo, Ronaldo -> KDB, Watkins (-4)
    B) Sort my defense. Targett -> Digne perhaps.
    C) save FT

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

      B

      your midfield/attack is fine, not a priority to get anyone out IMO. Your bench needs improving so better focus on the defence.

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

      B. You could be down to 10 men with Arsenal game seemingly at risk. Could do Ronaldo, Targett -> Watkins & Robertson/Laporte?

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

        It’s at risk? Doesn’t surprise me anymore though.

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

          Well, no news, but both teams cancelled their last games so clearly some risk...