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FPL Q&A: Best Gameweek 38 picks, Salah + what to do with Arsenal and Villa players


Q: Since Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Leicester City have excellent fixtures and Manchester City and Liverpool are fighting it out on the final day for the title, can you suggest a combined top three players to target from these five teams for someone who is chasing in a mini-league? (@appshaank)

A: Since you have mentioned these are for players who are chasing, I won’t mention the obvious picks like Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Son Heung-min (£11.1m). 

Sadio Mane (£11.8m) was left out of the Liverpool squad completely against Southampton in midweek, which bodes well for a start and 90 minutes against Wolves. I’m fully expecting Jurgen Klopp to go with his first-choice front three which we have seen in recent weeks, comprising of Luiz Diaz (£8.1m) on the left, Mane at centre-forward and Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) on the right – fitness permitting. Mane has scored three goals in Liverpool’s last six matches and just from memory, I recall him finishing the final day strongly. Diaz is also a decent option, of course, so it’s a coin toss between him and Mane. 

Jamie Vardy (£10.3m) has registered four goals, 10 shots in the box and four big chances in his last two appearances, putting the veteran firmly on the radar for Gameweek 38. A rest against Chelsea would make him even more appealing and the Southampton defence is likely to prove extremely obliging. 

It’s rare that Phil Foden (£7.8m) is left out of a Manchester City line-up and the youngster saw zero minutes against West Ham. I expect him to slot back into the City team against Aston Villa, either on the left wing or at centre-forward. It would have been easy for me to pick the obvious Kevin De Bruyne (£12.1m) here but if money is an issue, Foden is your man. 

In defence, I think any of the Chelsea wing-backs who are rested against Leicester are good picks against Watford in Gameweek 38. 


Q: I’ve been wanting to bring in Christian Eriksen for a while. As someone with a Spurs triple-up in attack, I’m thinking Dejan Kulusevski for Eriksen on a free transfer. Is this a crazy punt and is it smarter to stay with Kulusevski? I’m at an overall rank of 138k in my first season and aiming for the top 100k. (@fpl_firefly)

Alonso sub explained and Coutinho concern for Gameweek 37: FPL notes 16

A: First off, kudos to making it to Gameweek 38 and above all, I hope you have had fun this year. FPL seasons are not always this demanding and you have done well in your first campaign to adjust to the constantly changing landscape.

I think Dejan Kulusevski (£6.3m) is a great differential against Norwich in Gameweek 38, as almost everyone will have Son and many will have Kane. He is capable of double-digit returns himself and I would possibly look elsewhere for upgrades. That being said, if you do want to transfer Christian Eriksen (£5.6m) in, he’s not a bad shout this week. Brentford have a bit of rivalry against Leeds from their time in the Championship and the Bees will want to sign off in front of their fans in style. It is about having fun at the end of the day and if you feel owning Eriksen will make the final Gameweek of the season more enjoyable for you, by all means go for it. We won’t have any football for a couple of months and the last thing you want to feel over the summer is that you didn’t back your gut. 


Q: Who are the best differential and sensible captain punts to make big rank gains on the last day of the season? ( @FPL_Rony)

Bowen injury latest as Son and Kane shine 2

A: Son will likely be the most popular captain choice and in my opinion the best one as well. When this is the case, I can’t really advocate going against it. However, if you really fancy plumping for a differential, then Kane is an option. Looking away from Spurs, I like the look of Vardy against Southampton. One of the Liverpool midfielders, Mane or Diaz, also appeals and De Bruyne is worth a look, too. Because so many of the top teams have an incentive to do well on the final day, there is no shortage of candidates. Heck, even Romelu Lukaku (£11.4m) against Watford is an option.


Q: Bukayo Saka to Luis Diaz for a -4? (@shmirofpl)
Q: Is it worth taking a -4 hit to bring in Ivan Toney for Emmanuel Dennis in Gameweek 38 and bench Eddie Nketiah? My free transfer is Ollie Watkins to Harry Kane. (@RedDevil4everr)

Saka's injury, Jesus' goals, in-form Toon: FPL notes 8

A: I’ve combined these two questions as they essentially cover the same topic: Arsenal. The Gunners will no doubt be affected mentally by the last two defeats but they still would want to put up a good performance in front of the fans on the final day. A lot depends on the result for Everton against Palace on Thursday; the Toffees are guaranteed safety with a win against the Eagles and if they do achieve that, then we are likely going to see a very relaxed, obliging outfit turn up at the Emirates. If Everton do have something to play for, I expect to see them to set up extremely defensively and play on the counter, which might not suit Mikel Arteta’s side. I still don’t like the idea of benching/selling Arsenal assets but I can understand the appeal if Everton are still in the relegation dogfight. If they’re safe, I’d definitely stick.


Q: Mohamed Salah to Sadio Mane or just hold? I’m looking for the next ’30-pointer’. (@TropicalFPL)

Salah benched + Robertson 'rested' as Liverpool edge past Villa 5

A: This is a question that many Gameweek 37 Free Hitters are likely to be asking. Salah, at the time of writing, is expected to make the Liverpool squad against Wolves but this does not necessarily mean a start for the Egyptian. The fact that he is just one goal ahead of Son in the Golden Boot race makes selling him a scary prospect as if he does start, he will surely be looking to rack up a couple of goals to seal that personal accolade. The possibility of a cameo is quite real though and if you have no other priorities in your squad, I think moving him on for someone like Mane, who is guaranteed significant game-time, could work. A lot would depend on Salah’s training minutes etc during the week and what Klopp says in his press conference. 


Q: Is using our last transfer on defenders like Marcos Alonso or Andrew Robertson worth it? Or should we be focused on bringing in attackers on the last day? (@Aaronjc77)

Ronaldo's goals, Chelsea's wing-backs, wasteful Havertz: FPL notes 1

A: I think this answer is completely squad dependent. If you have a hole in your defence, for instance, then I think that should be prioritised. I know there are usually goals on the final day with clean sheets few and far between but the likes of Reece James (£6.4m), Marcos Alonso (£5.7m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.3m) are so attacking that they are very capable of a 15-point haul on their day. Aim to add the player you feel will give you the marginal gains to your squad. With the Chelsea wing-backs, look to see who is rested against Leicester. 


Q: Philippe Coutinho to Mason Mount, Phil Foden or Luis Diaz? (@iamRohanPandit)

Salah benched + Robertson 'rested' as Liverpool edge past Villa 3

A: This answer would apply to most Villa attackers – I think they are a sell. Mason Mount (£7.7m) has the easiest fixture on paper and if he is rested against Leicester, that is definitely where I would go. A start against the Foxes would put slight doubts in my mind and that would tilt me towards Diaz. Foden feels the most punty of the two but I would argue he has the greatest incentive. 


That’s all for me for this season, folks. Have a great final week and see you again soon!


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

    Closing in on ML-leader, who is going to Free Hit in GW38.

    This is my current team:

    Allison
    Cancelo, Laporte, Robertson, Rudiger, Alonso
    Maddison, Raphinha, KDB (c), Salah*
    Nketiah

    B: Ramsdale, KDH, Werner*, Dennis*

    1 FT and 0.0 ITB. What would you do?

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

      Salah -> Son probably

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

      Maybe Salah + Werner > Son + Vardy (-4)?

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

        This would be good if you can afford

  2. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is this worth a -4 on the basis that Jota prob starts on the bench?

    jota and broja > Diaz and Toney

    Don’t quite have enough to do Broja to Toney

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

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

    Who is a better play for GW38? 88k and mini leagues tied up so looking to go for a fun punt.

    A. Bowen + Vardy
    B. Luis Diaz + Vardy
    C. Maddison + Vardy
    D. Barnes + Kane

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      D

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A or B look most fun to me, but go with your instinct if nothing on the line

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane

  4. carlosice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ings to Toney

    Or KDB to Son (and captain)

    Thanks

    1. Ajaxeeding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son

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

      Would you captain KDB if you don’t take him out?

      Bring Son in and captain if you want to consolidate rank. Bring Toney in and captain KDB if chasing

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney. Keep KDB.

  5. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is it worth taking a hit on the last day if you're 7 points behind? Debating between the below...

    Dubravka
    TAA - Matip - Cancelo - Laporte - James
    Son - Kulu - Salah - Saka
    Jesus

    Ramsdale - Gordon - Weghorst - 4.3

    A) Salah > Mane (start Jesus)
    B) Salah & Weghorst > Vardy & Diaz (-4) (bench Jesus)
    C) Salah & Jesus > Kane & Diaz (-4)

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

      To answer first question - yes I think it is worth a hit, provided it’s a good hit to take.

      B looks good to me, but i wouldn’t like to bench Jesus, would start ahead of Matip

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

    Would kane let son take a penalty if spurs were winning 3-0 with 5mins left on the clock?

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

      *son has scored 1 gial is this hypothetical scenario.

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

      Judging from Kane comments, if the games not won then Kane takes, if the game is won then there’s a chance he lets Son take

  7. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Foden looking at my team for GW38

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I laughed, to be honest

  8. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Team is in a very bad state for gw38.

    * : Possible rotation
    ** : Injured + Useless + high chance of rotation

    Dubravka
    James* - TAA* - Cancelo
    Salah** - Kulusevski* - Saka - KDB - Gordon (useless as well)
    Nketiah - Che Adams**

    Subs: Ramsdale - Mateta** - Dias** - Doherty**

    Have 1FT and 0.7 in the bank.

    Pretty set on Salah to Son (C).

    What other moves would you make here - irrespective of chasing or leading?

    Cheers.

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      How about Dias & Gordon - Sessegnon & Maddison? Bench Adams

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Will have 3 spurs if I get Son

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Damn. But maybe you can do Gordon - Maddi without downgrading Dias anyway actually..?

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

    Will Jesus start next GW?

    1. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Its really 50-50. Wouldnt be surprised to see City go with Bilva f9 because they're much better as an attacking unit in that formation imo.

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

      Tough to say with Haaland now an option

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Eh? Håland can't play yet

    3. simong1
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Could really do with knowing the answer to this too. Otherwise I have Weghorst starting. Would take a hit to remove Jesus for Kane if I knew he didn't start...

  10. balint84
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Schmeichel to Allison
    B) Zaha to Kulusevski / Foden / Diaz
    C) Holgate to Sessegnon (on bench)

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Schmeichel will play so keep, and Zaha has a great fixture. C looks good but has to be an argument for playing Sess (I'm bringing him in this week myself)

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I was tempted to bench/sell Cancelo on a WC last week with all of City's defensive injuries. Couldn't bring myself to do it and Sess's 8 points are staring at me from the bench

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Hah I got Sess on FH and was very close to playing him over Castagne but decided against it late on and left him first, not my best call

  11. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    How's she looking, WC:
    Dubravka
    Rudiger Jansson Sessegnon
    KDB Son Eriksen Trossard
    Kane Lukaku Toney
    Bench
    Targeting Leeds and Watford. Spurs duo and Mancity premiums.
    Any suggestions?
    Thanks

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      trossard/bowen maybe kdb to sterling and upgrade rudiger to alsono/james or trossard to mount

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

        Do you think KDB will not start?

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Of course he will

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

            So I'll keep KDB then. It's a must win.

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would probably downgrade Lukaku & play 352 with Mount, and also use extra funds for Jansson - Robbo maybe? But it looks pretty good

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

        Thanks. Yes, Mount sounds like an exciting option in that price range. Punting on Lukaku being a bully against Watford.

  12. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte
    Salah KDB Mount Saka Kulu
    Pukki

    (Davies)
    1 Ft & 1.0m

    If Salah is fit?
    A) KDB to Son
    B) Pukki to Toney

    If Salah is not fit will sell him for Son for free.

    Thoughts please?

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      chasing in ML or leading? pukki to toney for sure regardless

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Chasing only.

  13. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    -12 an option?
    Pope, saka, zaha and weghorst to Ederson/Allison, mount, eriksen and toney

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Far, far too much on last day. Next to no time to make it worthwhile. Don't get rid of Zaha anyway

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        yea huge ML lead so just chasing rank with punts...

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          May as well then

          Nothing to lose.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No need for Brentford double up, I fancy Zaha against united so no need to ditch him. Saka could still be a decent option if Everton win tomorrow

  14. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Coutinho and White to Mount + Alonso for -4 in this team? Or something else.

    Pickford Martinez
    TAA Matip Cancelo White Davies
    Son Saka Coutinho Ramsey Gordon
    Kane Vardy Weghorst

    Thanks!

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah that should repay the hit comfortably

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Just White -> Alonso

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I can even do White to James if needed. But then play who? Coutinho, Weghorst. Gordon. The three options.

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

      Review after tomorrow, but they look great moves

  15. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Watkins to Toney worth a -4?

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      yes

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nope, Toney is going to have to have a goal involvement just to break even and that's if Watkins blanks. With Man city's makeshift defence there is every chance Watkins has a goal/assist

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nope

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

      No

  16. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best havertz replacement under 7.9m?

    Mane kdb havertz kulu saka
    Jesus Watkins weghorst

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Maddison

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

      Mount

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

      Mount

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bowen

    5. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount

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

    Hi all - which move is best here please, for final roll of dice?

    1) Salah > KDB or Mane
    2) Salah, Pukki > Mount/Diaz and Kane for -4, and bench one of Davies/Nketiah?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, Alonso, Davies
    Salah, Son, Saka, Maddy
    Nketiah, Richarlison

    (Foster, Pukki, Gordon, Dias)

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd play Pukki over Nketiah.
      I'd have Mount or Barnes over Mane or KDB

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Or Bowen

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

          Thanks!

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Not a big fan of Nketiah, but if Everton are on the beach I'd take my chances on him over Pukki v Tottenham.

        Mane and KDB could haul big GW38, Mount & Barnes are great value but are also rotation risks

  18. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who scores the most?
    A. Toney
    B. James
    C. Sessegnon

    1. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Get most points*

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        James all day

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

      James

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Bigger rotation risk tho and its alot more goals the last GW so less chance of a CS and higher chance of a goal from Toney?

    3. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      James

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney

  19. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who to start?

    A. Mateta (MUN)
    B. Pukki (TOT)

    Mateta has the easier fixture but hasn't scored in ages so form over fixture, right?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He's missing big chances which means if you follow the data he's under performing and will score 2 soon!

  20. @persecuted_by_mods
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Are we reading Rodgers comments as Kasper will play or he told Kasper Ward will play 😛

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Rodgers amended the original "Ward will play 2" plan. Confirmed Schmeichel plays Chelsea & Southampton.
        https://www.lcfc.com/news/2621828/tielemans-ricardo-mendy-choudhury--rodgers-fitness-update

      2. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Quite a relief not having to spend our last FT of the season changing keeper 🙂

    • Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      *Brag alert*. I am currently 943rd in the world for my points score this week so far with 12 players to go on BB!

      1. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Wow - impressive

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Than you! Having been 2 millionth OR most of the season, this small victory is the highlight of my year!

      2. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ooh Ah! You TCed Vardy?

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          In 36's double I TCd Vardy, then Captained him in 37. Doubly delighted being a Leicester fan!

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

            Sensible man - Foxes forever!

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        And how new are you??

        Please see below.

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          2nd season doing FPL online

      4. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Brag alert, major brag alert

    • aapoman
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1ft and 0.2itb

      Ederson
      TAA Robbo Cancelo James Gabriel
      Salah* Mount Saka Kulusevski
      Watkins

      Foster; Pukki, Gordon, Dennis*

      Is it worth a -4 just for 1 game? Have 3 options:

      A. Salah* and Watkins -> Diaz and Kane (-4, Salah not fit)
      B. Salah* and Watkins -> Son and Toney (-4, Salah not fit)
      C. Watkins -> Toney (Salah fit)

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I like A if you're on the fence about Salah

    • Firmino
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If I do Salah to Son I can do one of the following for a hit:

      A) Nketiah -> Toney
      B) Saka -> Diaz
      C) Saka -> Mount
      D) Saka -> Maddison
      E) Kulu -> Mount
      F) Kulu -> Maddison

      1. aapoman
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        None of those are worth a -4

    • MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Anyone else find it suspicious how many teams in the top 50 are doing so well in their first season? It's almost like they have played before but it can't be because of the well enforced rule of only having one team. Must be lucky I guess

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Seems a bit surprising. Perhaps multiple teams, or players returning to the game after some time off? As a genuine 1st timer here, its been a steep learning curve - hard to plan transfers in such a way as to avoid hits when getting to grips with the game initially

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          On the other hand, perhaps new players are a bit less inclined to template / group-think & therefore have an outside chance of scaling such heights when their risks pay off?

        2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          All the dgw and bgw have made this season harder in a game where highly skilled players finish regularly in the top 10k or 1k.

          I don't know. I smell a rat

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Tbf their Twitter declarations seem pretty novice like.

        Maybe they've discovered the hidden secret in FPL quicker than everyone else?

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

        out of 9 million people playing, 50 lucky people is not many so it's not shocking

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          If 9 million people enter world series of poker how many newbies would you expect at the final table?

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

            maybe 50 can make it, call it beginner's luck
            nobody held a world series of poker with 9 million people before anyway so we won't know lol

            1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Nope. I have never seen a fish at the final table. Okay only 5000 enter each year but it has been going for decades. The numbers don't extrapolate to 50 clueless people winning just cause.

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

                yeah on a serious note, FPL is not the same as poker because at poker's table, no one is giving expert tips to newbie for free on every move but nowadays, newbie at FPL can by copying some experts on youtube, this site, twitter, or whatever, and if they have some serious luck, they can win it

                It seems impossible but in reality it happens, the example of this lucky thing is the winner of 2015/16.

                Won the game at his first season
                https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/5433617/history
                and after that he can't even break top 500K

                maybe that happened with those 50 lucky players too every season

                1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                  • 6 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  U see that just confirms my theory.

                  This dude makes a hundred teams every year and only keeps up with the ones that start well. This team did it 6 years ago. Did he even try with this team after average starts. Would love to know how actively he played on this team in his bad years.

                2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                  • 6 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  We have the info for this season.

                  He has made transfers most weeks. Check

                  Played either wildcard. Fail

                  Is the only player in a league called winner takes all? Wtf. This is a troll account if I ever saw one. Well played son

      4. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Does it matter? They're there and you're not.

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I guess if I played with multiple teams I wouldn't care. You?

          1. Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Proof's in the pudding. Take it up with FPL.

      5. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I got my highest finish (top 5k) in my first season. I don't think there is much learning curve with the game to be honest, it just takes about an hour to learn all the rules.

        Also nowadays with so many FPL influencers and sites like this, it's quite easy to replicate most (or all) of the moves of a top player and perform well anyway.

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          What year was that? The further back, the easier to do. I got 3k my first non casual year but the game was 100 times easier then

    • focaccia
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Currently 2nd in my league and up for throwing caution to the wind. Have 1 free transfer and nothing in the bank. Would seriously appreciate any advice :

      Ramsdale

      Cancelo - White - Alonso - TAA

      Saka - KDB - Salah - Kulu

      Jesus - Richarlison

      (Dubravka - Holgate - Dewsbury-Hall - Gelhart)

      My 2 main rivals teams as follows:

      A.
      Schmeichel
      Cancelo / Matip / Laporte / Alonso
      Salah / Havertz / KDB / Mount
      Richarlison / Nketiah
      (Foster / Pukki / Cash / Dewsbury Hall)

      B.
      Ramsdale
      Cancelo / James / TAA / Cash
      Saka / Kulu / Salah / Mount / KDB
      Nketiah
      (Dubravka / Joao Pedro / Broja / Holgate)

      1. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Richarlison + Holgate to Wilson + Sessegnon.
        Bench White, put Gelhardt first sub.

        1. focaccia
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Don't fancy Richarlison against arsenal? Fighting relegation etc?

          Thoughts on Salah + Saka for Diaz + Son?

          1. Cheeky Onion
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            If Everton win tomorrow then consider ditching. If not, I'd hold

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Salah + Rich > Kane + Madders

        OR

        Salah + White/Holgate > Son + James (if you can afford) or Sess

    • putana
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      ranked 40k but might as well have fun on last day and take -12

      cash + TAA + cout +richarlison -> james + sess + mount + vardy

      Team would be
      ramsdale
      sess- james- cancelo
      son-mount-saka-maddison
      nketiah-vardy-kane

      Thoughts?

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Well I guess if I ignore the hits, the moves look great & you have a lot of high-ceiling assets lined up there

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

        i don't think it will paid off
        I guess Cash to James / Alonso / Robbo and maybe a hit if Mount has high chance to play (if he's not 90 mins vs Lei)

    • Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The A, The B or The C?

      The A) Zaha, Diaz and TAA
      The B) Bowen, Diaz and TAA -4
      The C) Zaha, KDB/Mane and Sess -4

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        C KDB

    • Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm between A and C w/ KDB

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Reply to me?

        1. Cheeky Onion
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yes

    • Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      FH team with a 103.1 ?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Do you want someone to pick a team to your budget for you?

        It's been a tiring season, as they say.

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

        very easy, just copy Scout Selection

      3. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        B

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Torn between A and B

    • JY84
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Schmeichel
      TAA Cancelo Rudiger Matip (White)
      Saka Salah Mount Son (Brownhill)
      Watkins Nketiah (Dennis)

      Which is e better option?
      A Maddison n Kane for Salah & Watkins (-4)
      B Toney for Watkins

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

        A could be gold