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How I plan to navigate the next three FPL Gameweeks without any chips

Fantasy Football Scout member Obay Eid, aka FPL Milanista, is currently ranked 90th in the world in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), having finished 473rd in 2020/21.

With three other top 10k ranks to his name, he sits 10th in our Live Hall of Fame.

Obay also posted finishes of 141st in last season’s UCL Fantasy and 668th in Euro 2020 Fantasy, having finished second in the world in the 2016 edition of that tournament.

Here he discusses his push for the top 100 – and how he plans to do it without any chips.


There are three Gameweeks to go before we draw the curtain on what was an interesting, yet tiring FPL season that featured a lot of memories and weird incidents to remember in future years.

First off this week, let me give a brief of how my last couple of Gameweeks went. Unfortunately, I’ll be entering Gameweek 36 on the bounce of three consecutive red arrows that moved me from 27th overall to 90th! Ignoring Cristiano Ronaldo in Gameweek 33 and shifting out Son Heung-min to attack Chelsea’s doubles in Gameweek 34 backfired immensely but this is the game and that is why we all love FPL. So, let’s jump straight into Gameweek 36 thoughts now.

TARGET LEICESTER, VILLA AND EVERTON

The first question here for any FPL manager is whether any chip will be played in this Gameweek and/or whether Gameweek 37 will be a Free Hit week for you or not. In my case, I have no chips remaining and therefore my transfers will need to be beneficial for all three remaining Gameweeks. This will most likely shift our attention to teams like Leicester City, Everton, and Aston Villa, who are all heading towards a ‘double double’.

Leicester got knocked out of the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals and are sitting on top of the fixture ticker with 4/5 favorable matches to go. However, a short turnover to Sunday’s tie with Everton could still see the squad heavily rotated, especially given that Brendan Rodgers’ troops have nothing to play for in the Premier League.

Everton, on the other hand, are expected to be charged after a crucial win last week over Chelsea that placed them only two points away from safety with a game in hand. The Toffees will be eager to pick up some victories across the ‘double double’ and secure their stay in the Premier League before their last game away to Arsenal, so are definitely a team that I’m looking at when thinking of my transfers for this week.

Aston Villa, like Leicester, don’t really have much to play for now but are well-rested for this week so we should expect Steven Gerrard to continue playing a strong side across the last three weeks and ensure they finish their season on a high. I already have Philippe Coutinho and Ollie Watkins in my team, and they are going nowhere. It’s worth noting that the doubles for both Everton and Aston Villa in Gameweek 37 are nicer than those in Gameweek 36 and so as we mentioned earlier, your chip strategy could play a significant part as to who to prioritise going into this week.

TRANSFERS UNDER CONSIDERATION

Transfers are very team-dependent and in my case, it really feels wrong backing against Mohamed Salah in a Double Gameweek, especially after he had his rest last week and now has Son Heung-min appearing over his shoulder in the Golden Boot race. The Egyptian has the best minutes per non-penalty expected goal involvement (NPxGI) over the last six Gameweeks and totally dominates all stats across the season. The only issue with bringing back Salah is the fact that my only Spurs player, Harry Kane, will have to make way to fund such a move and that’ll be for a hit, but I do like Richarlison as a forward pick for the obvious reasons mentioned earlier.

Another more aggressive transfer strategy that crossed my mind is to bring in Manchester City midfielders, specifically the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and/or Riyad Mahrez. However, minutes are still unpredictable with City assets (as ever) and their mental situation could be questioned after their horrible loss to Real Madrid.

One differential I could be punting on if I decide to ignore the Salah move is Luis Diaz, who turned things around in Spain after his half-time introduction against Villarreal. However, he does seem to be a one-week gamble and his minutes aren’t guaranteed either. There’ll be a few more hours of tinkering before the deadline but a hit is most likely happening this week.

So I’m prepared to enter this round outside of the top 100 but all hopes are on my starting XI to recover the hit and defend against the many Bench Boosters of the week.

GAMEWEEK 36 ‘BUS TEAM’

Best of luck everyone!

1,403 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good luck

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Good luck to you too

  2. HVT
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Mateta > NKetiah worth a -4?

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Probably, yes

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd say so, yes

  3. Hooky
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good luck Milanista!

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thank you Hooky!

  4. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which is better? Last piece of my FH team

    A- 5-4-1 with Matip (have Arnold)
    B- 4-4-2 with Nketiah (have Saka)

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I always favour the attacker

  5. King Huth
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    jota vs dias... just for this week...

    who is more likely to play both... but am leaning jota just because when he play he get involve way more (FPL term)

    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Dias is likely to play both as he is the only RCB available

      1. King Huth
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        liverpool dias sir!

        sorry instruction unclear

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Jota

  6. Tomsk
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Matip nailed for both games?
    Konate started quarter and semis in FA cup so do we think he starts final?

    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think Matip will start both league games
      Konate FA cup final and UCL final

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Would assume so. I brought him in this week

  7. Lionac
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Richarlison might still get banned?

    Is it worth risk bringing him in or should I go with Jesus?

  8. BAMBAA
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane and Barnes -> Salah(c) and Nketiah for -8 to protect rank / lead in ml? Would captain Cancelo if no hits taken.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep

  9. wildnothing
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Anything worth a hit with this BB team? I know Robbo and Havertz probably won't get two starts. And can I go without Salah?

    Schmeichel Ramsdale
    Robbo Laporte Cancelo Alonso Cash
    KDB (c) Son Havertz Saka Gordon
    Richarlison Watkins Pukki

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Just roll with what you have and hope Salah stays quiet

  10. cutch
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    For this GW only:

    A) Salah
    B) KDB

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Both

      1. cutch
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes, I know that. But if you had to choose?

        1. Boberella
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          It would have to depend if you’re chasing or not and what the rest of your team is. If you have Mahrez or Jesus, for example, I would go Salah.

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Prefer A in isolation.

    3. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      In the same boat, having done a Salah>Bruno>KdB hokey cokey!

  11. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    KdB(c) or switch back to Salah (c) for -4..? I fear for my Saturday night being ruined! Really concerned the CL debacle could disrail City.

    1. upforgrabs
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kdb(c)

  12. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Matip or Cash guys ??

    1. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Asking myself the same question...

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Did Matip, confidently

    3. sfcspartans
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip

  13. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    0FT 0ITB

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo (VC) Laporte
    Salah (C) Saka Raphinha Kulu
    Kane Nketiah

    Foster - Pukki Gordon Digne

    BB team GTG?

  14. Ste7ieBoy
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Final pick for my FH team?

    a) Luiz Diaz
    b) Richarlison
    c ) Mahrez

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    3. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C

    4. cruzex
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Show me your team please

  15. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench one plz

    Robbo/Maddison/Mount?

    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Maddison

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Rob

  16. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Salah or Kdb captain ?

    1. Meme2011
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I’ve gone salah but tempted to switch

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mo

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah, but KDB if chasing

    4. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      This is the million dollar question…

      Someone asked the same on the last page and 4 replies all said KDB!

  17. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    start one please

    a) Raya
    B) Foster

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  18. GC123
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    1. Does KDB start both games this week?
    2. Is Robbo almost certainly rested for one of LFC’s 2 games this week?

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1) yes but comes off when the jobs done (similar to against Madrid ha)

      2) I think he starts both

      1. GC123
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ha! Cheeky dig at Pep? Re Robbo, what’s your logic? The title race? He rested TAA last week and said the only reason he didn’t rest Robbo was he didn’t want to upset the back four too much. No blame, appreciate your advice

    2. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      But that's just my opinion don't blame me if I'm wrong

    3. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1. Yes, barring injury
      2. Rested for one

  19. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    -4 already this week...Bench boost this week, FH next...

    Mateta to Nketiah for another -4?

    Schmeichel
    TAA Laporte Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Son (C) Saka Kulusevski
    Jesus Pukki
    Subs Mateta Dewsbury Hall Davies

    1. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, do it. I think Zaha will play central and Mateta will be benched.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Same q as I posted above, talk is Mateta might be on bench so the hit would pay for itself

    3. abaalan
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No, who would you play him instead of?

  20. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Will Nathan Ake start both games?
    Given the Walker and Stones injury?
    There's Zinchenko too
    But I guess Ake was an unused sub on Wednesday
    Please help

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Im torn between ake and zinchenko myself magbplaybitbsafe and go matip

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Unlikely, extremely difficult to say

  21. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Does Maddison start both games??

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He has been loyal for many moons and should bring forth lots of points.

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Don’t see why he wouldn’t now.

  22. RealSocialDads
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who scores more this week only:

    A. Cash (bur + LIV)
    B. Matip (TOT + avl)

    1. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip 1cs v Villa
      Cash no cs

      1. Boberella
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip

  23. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I only need a rumour that Mendy will miss the next two games to take Foster for Kepa (-4). Watford is down.

  24. Keane There Dunne That
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Start White or Ben Davies

  25. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pin the TC on the donkey folks

    A) Salah
    B) Son
    C)ancelo

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cancelo

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ok

    2. Demba Demba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah if you're happy with your rank and leading in ML. Son if you're chasing. Salahs EO will be around 200% this week so very painful to rank if he hauls

    3. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not a good week to TC. Has to have high upside. Salah ain’t gonna have a 20+ Pointer this week and Cancelo isn’t exactly racking up the attacking returns.
      I’d stick it on Son if you have to.

    4. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  26. llmja
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    For free
    A.Son to KDb
    B.B.Davies to Matip

    Or

    Save

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  27. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    3-5-2 with Mount and Mahrez
    Or
    4-4-2 with Laporte and Son

    On FH, so for one week only. Cheers.

  28. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any updates on City defenders? Could ake play both DGW36?

  29. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pencils not down.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not even close

  30. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Cancelo ©
    or
    B Son ©

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Personally, wouldn't do either this week, but if pushed, Cancelo.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Been (C)ancelo all week until now. Thanks!
        Who is your captain?