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The first midweek round of Premier League fixtures is drawing ever closer and for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, so is the spectre of rotation.

It’s been a relatively serene affair so far in 2022/23, with all bar UEFA Europa Conference League entrants West Ham United enjoying ample recovery time in between their league matches. As a result, starting XIs have been relatively settled.

The real unpredictable business starts after Gameweek 4, however, with two more Gameweeks following in quick succession.

Beyond that, the six or seven English sides involved in European club competition will play twice a week, every week – with the exception of the late-September international break – up until the Premier League halts for the World Cup.

There’ll be plenty of coverage on packed schedules and rotation risks on these pages over the coming days, weeks and months, then, and we’ll start with a look at turnaround times between the league fixtures in Gameweeks 4-6.

GAMEWEEK 4-6: OVERVIEW

 

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  1. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Trent being dropped by the masses

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bournemouth at home :O sometimes standing still is the best course of action

        1. STONEROSES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeahh

        2. circusmonkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A bit like Messi.

      • g40steve
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Those without are points up already?

        Six weeks last year they were terrible

      • Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm one of them. My thinking is Pool not looking like keeping CS and TAA is very expensive. Even if he hauls against Bou which he most likely will, I got get better value from that money on a striker for example as decent options in defense around the 5-6 price point as well

        1. Better Call Raul
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Surely wait a week though!

          1. Coldplay
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Perisic has Forrest. That's a really good fixture this week too

      • Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Reminds me of the time a few seasons back when quite a few dropped him and he follower it up with an absolute mega haul

      • Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He'll haul and rocket up in price again

    2. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What to do here? 🙁

      Sanchez
      TAA - James - Walker - Saliba
      Salah - Foden - Martinelli
      Haaland - Jesus - Toney

      Ward - Da Silva- Andreas - Neco

      2m in the bank and 1 FT

      A. Foden ➡ Diaz
      B. Da Silva ➡ Rodrigo (Saliba goes to bench)
      C . A+B for -4
      D. Foden ➡ Kulusevski
      E. Foden ➡ Rodrigo
      F. Save FT
      G. Something else

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        F

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Though I have very similar and did Walker to Perisic

      2. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        E

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        d
        e
        a

        Probably A

      4. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        E.

      5. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        D or E. Probably E.

      6. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers all

      7. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        F

        Team looks good

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Laughing at Sky Sports host talking about retirement of Jill Scott:
      "There's now a Jill Scott hole that needs to be filled."
      Horrified looks...
      "Er..I mean a Jill Scott-shaped hole that needs to be filled..."
      😆

    4. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looking at the fixture swings wk 7/8.
      WH defense ticker is really strong.

      I hope that the injuries are sorted (bar Aguerd) and that Emerson has taken over as first choice wingback.

      Could by then have moved to a back 5 even.

      4.0 could be a great deal.

      And then post-WC with Zouma & Aguerd as a CB pair would be great too.

    5. NJ MetroStars
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      best (non arsenal) robbo replacement to fund a bailey upgrade?

      a) dias
      b) walker
      c) other (please name)

      thanks guys!

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Dias.

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

        Perisic

        1. NJ MetroStars
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          already have him

      3. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

      4. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Trips

      5. NJ MetroStars
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        thanks guys. i guess the better question is:

        a) robbo/bailey to dias/gros
        b) robbo/bailey to walker/rodrigo

      6. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Trippier

      7. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        C Perisic

    6. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Emerson now at WH could be worth a go

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Goodbye Neco, hello Emerson!

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Get both massive savings

      2. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Surely Cresswell still ahead of him

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Oh didn’t realise that so maybe not good idea

        2. Hits from the Bong
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not sure. Replacing Cresswell was the single main wish of most West Ham fans before the window opened. Although the fact Emerson is massively underwhelming, and they've looked even worse everywhere else may work in his favour. Soucek, Zouma, Coufal, Bowen and Rice haven't even been championship quality

        3. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I havent been following but Hammers say hes been poor

    7. STONEROSES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who to go with for next 4 odd wks?

      A. Rodrigo
      B. Gundogan

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

      2. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

      3. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

      4. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

      5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

      6. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Dont really want 2 MC attackers over fixture congestion

      7. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A

    8. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jimenez starts, Jimenez scores.

    9. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Archer goes out on loan and he is in your fpl team do you have to transfer him out next time you use a transfer ahead of making any other transfers?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nope and he can’t be bought by others once he out the division. But makes a drop in value more likely if there can be no new buyers.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No

    10. TanN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Currently have Trent and Cancelo on 0 points, but Andreas and Trippier with 8 and 6 points on the bench.

      Why haven't I got these points from my bench yet??

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This is a joke right?

        1. Coldplay
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          TM what was the safety score and can I still enter LMS if I'm over for all 3 GWs?

      2. Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not sure if trolling but I'll bite. It's because you only get bench points if any of your players in starting XI don't play. Doesn't depend on points

      3. STONEROSES
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Because you don’t understand how the basics of how the game works!

      4. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Because Trent and Cancelo played and got 0 points each- auto subs would only apply if either had played 0 minutes

        1. TanN
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks didnt actually realise that!! Been playing two years as well...

          🙁

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            At least you’re honest. A tool, but an honest one. Fair play

          2. Gandalf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Hardly makes sense for a player to shift from 1 point to 0 points due to a late yellow card, and that enabling your 8 pointer to sub in

      5. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I've always said, FPL should count the bench points every week and ditch the Bench Boost chip.

        1. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          And that’s always been a bad idea

          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            And you're dyslexic. So there.

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Thats offensive

        2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Thankfully you are not in charge

        3. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Terrible idea

        4. yousunkmybattleship
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          What a terrible idea. Football is 11-a-side not 15-a-side.

          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            It's called "Fantasy" football, numbskull. It can be whatever we want it to be.

      6. Jock Grealish
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You've been playing 2 years...are you 2 years old?

        1. TanN
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Nah mate 17, I always used to make a team but I could never be bothered with it after a couple of weeks

          Last two years I've played it "properly"

      7. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Just remember- there are no stupid questions, only stupid people

        1. TanN
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks, assume your not calling me the stupid person...

          1. Hits from the Bong
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Never assume

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 5 months ago

                The difference between your and you're?

      8. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Have 3 issues in my team:

        Ait-Nouri - poor fixtures - replace with Arsenal/Brighton defence/Perisic

        Bailey - poor fixtures/game time - replace with Rodrigo/Groß

        Mount - good fixtures but poor form - replace with Gundo/Diaz/Kulu

        Which would you fix first?

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep Mount. The other two, depends on your team and team structure

      9. Better Call Raul
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I see a lot of people advocating for Rodrigo this week

        Not concerned that he plays away to Brightom who have conceded the fewest big chances in the league so far?

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I own Rodrigo but if didn’t own I would wait until GW5

        2. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He's insanely hot - ride the streak, no matter the opposition.

        3. STONEROSES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I am concerned about his fixture myself yes, but after that fix’s look good and he helps free up and cash which I need to do so it’s basically a proactive move for me whilst not expecting loads this week. That said, as good as BRI have been LEE puts 3 past CHE so it’s not ridic to think they could score

      10. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Iversen to?

        A. Sanchez
        B. Henderson

        Sanchez looks solid, but CS could be easily ruined.
        Henderson baseline BPS looks good, plenty of saves.
        At Henderson atm. Thoughts?

        1. Better Call Raul
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think Sanchez prefer to back a solid defence rather than rely on saves

        2. waltzingmatildas
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A

        3. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A

        4. Winston.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A

      11. Scouserso
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Trent, Foden and Kane to Cancelo, KDB, Toney?

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Just no

        2. Bluetiger1
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          No

      12. Jock Grealish
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Lol Gerrard losing his job soon

      13. Drumandbaines123
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Must say I'm concerned about Robbo. Lots on the Liverpool forums think Tsimikas deserves a run and if that happens Robbo may come on for last 15-20 mins of games meaning a 1 point cameo. Very tempted to either bench (have decent bench) or sell for this reason. Obviously could be punished due to the "easy" fixture on paper but there is enough doubt in my mind of the 1 pointer and Tsimikas threat that I think he may need to go. Also seems to be getting taken off earlier which further reduces his appeal.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He'll start v Bournemouth. Enough said.

        2. STONEROSES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep for BOU mate then get rid

          1. Jock Grealish
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Their next 2 are winnable

            1. STONEROSES
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Sure. But I assume most with Robbo have TAA and I think the case for sticking with double liv def long term is eroding fast, but keeping for BOU is prob wise

            2. Defaid Daniel
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              The last 3 were winnable.

              1. Defaid Daniel
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                And how many points did he get in them?

        3. Drumandbaines123
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          How do you know? I think he'll be benched myself to shake things up.

          1. Jock Grealish
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Just cos the fans say he deserves a start doesn't mean he will. Klopp won't drop him just like that.

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

          Robbo is better that Tsmi. He may get benched once in the upcoming games but there is no better way for Robbo to get back into form than a home game against Bournemouth!

          Also Tsimikas was awful when he played 30 mins against Palace

          1. Jock Grealish
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            This. Noobs on here

      14. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Is it worth-4 for Ramsdale to Sanchez to be able to afford Neto to Rodrigo?

        1. STONEROSES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Nope. You’ll want to keep (or get) triple Ars so taking a hit to lose a gunner seems a v bad move

      15. Jones Kusi
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’m a bit stuck with this team. The only way to free up some funds is to sell Robbo and that doesn’t feel right. I can go Bailey > Da Silva too free up some money and see how Liverpools def is Vs Bournemouth.
        Anyone else see anything?

        0 ITB 2 FT
        Ramsdale Ward
        Robbo TAA James Perisic Cancelo
        Salah Neto Bailey Martinelli Andreas
        Haaland Jesus Greenwood

        1. STONEROSES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, downgrad Bailey this wk and prob move Robbo out next is my plan too

      16. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Which one?
        A. Dias + Diaz or
        B. Cancelo + Zaha

        1. rossweiruk
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B

      17. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        If no other issues, is DaSilva>Andreas worthwhile or nah

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yes worth it

      18. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Emerson-wagon?

      19. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I've always said, FPL should count the points from players you were going to get but didn't. Just to stop people saying "I had him in my team"

        • jumbob
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Iversen + Digne > Sanchez + Malacia (-4)
          Worth it?

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Depends on your second keeper

            1. jumbob
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Ward

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yeh go for it

          2. DannyDrinkVodka
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Is Malacia a better option than Dalot or Lisandro? Just wondering

            1. jumbob
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Just saw Dalit is 4.4 as well.
              Dalot > Malacia, agree?

              1. DannyDrinkVodka
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                He’s more attacking that’s for sure

        • NJ MetroStars
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          a) robbo/bailey to dias/gros
          b) robbo/bailey to walker/rodrigo

          1. Winston.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            B, but Walker might be benched in some games

        • Old Gregg
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ward
          Taa-Robbo-James-cancelo
          KDH-Salah-Mount-Martinelli
          Halaand-Jesus

          Iversen-Pererria-L Taylor

          2FT

          Struggling here. What to do?. Any advice appreciated

          a)iversen+robbo+Mount>Sanchez+Perisic+Gundo (-4)

          B) Robbo+Mount+kDH > Perisic + Gundo>Rodrigo (-4)

          C) Robbo+Mount+KDH > Saliba+Gundo+Zaha (-4)

          D) Help

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            A or B

            1. Old Gregg
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Thansm

        • Moxon
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ederson (Ward)
          TAA | Cancelo | Cucurella | Gabriel (Neco)
          Salah | Diaz | Martinelli | Rodrigo (Andreas)
          Haaland | Jesus (Archer)

          I did James + Neto --> Cucurella + Rodrigo this week

          Did I make the right changes? Starting to think I should have swapped James for 4.5m defender now like Dunk

        • DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I know I’ve said it a few times but Saka is hauling this weekend.

          1. laGan1n1
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Saka, Guedes and Kane

            1. Moxon
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I watched the Wolves game and Guedes just would not stop shooting!

              1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Only time I saw Guedes was at the World Cup or Euros for Portugal and he was damn awful.

                1. laGan1n1
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Thats the only time, mate

                  1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Enough for me

        • Bumbaclot
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          All you robbo owners. With the rumours of tsimikas getting the nod this weekend shall we ditch now?

          1. ZimZalabim
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            what you on about mate ?

          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 5 months ago

              With those unsubstantiated and random rumours, yes definitely

            • Freshy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I thought TAA had the poorer match between the two

              1. Hits from the Bong
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Perhaps, but he still has the better delivery and no competition

            • The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              not based on vaperware.

          3. Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            All going to move to a 343 now with Emerson in West Ham?

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 5 months ago

                At that price definitely, look how well Ward and Iversen worked out

              • Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                If he can get some games maybe worth getting

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

              Anyone think this villa lineup means Bailey starts this weekend?

              1. Smoky Johnson
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                yepp

              2. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yeh reckon so