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  1. Free Hat
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Minteh looked great, but so did Adingra who came on.
    Wellbeck not bad either, enciso still coming and new signings...
    Maybe Mitoma best brighton option.

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Not looking that way until GW12, but maybe earlier if someone proves to be fixture-proof and nailed

    2. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Us Minteh owners a little unlucky yesterday. Looked good for 45 minutes and maybe the best 5.5. Hopefully he’s cleared of his head injury and starts next week.

      1. Free Hat
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Yes, but would be worried seeing how good a player Adingra is as well.

      2. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        How long off if head injury?

    3. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      If Brighton beat United convincingly it will start movements.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Wouldn't be a surprise to most non-ManU fans

        1. _Greg
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I know.

          my red tinted specs are seeing 4th or 5th place for Man Utd, provided they sign Ugarte.

          1. Riverside Red
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Man Utd played a lot better than expected by some folks...need to see the next few games then we'll know for sure

  2. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    captain gw2:

    a) Jota
    b) Son
    c) Solanke

    currently on Solanke.

    1. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      d) Havertz
      e) Isak

    2. Fellaini's Fro
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      B or C

      1. _Greg
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        yeah don't need any more replies here.

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

        I can't see Sean Dyche not getting a reaction after a 3-0 loss.
        Spurs Everton feels low scoring suddenly

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Good choices/team all have valid reasons

      I would possible go with option a.

      I'm guessing no Isak/Salah/Haaland/Saka

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Sorry just seen option d & e
        would possible still go a.

        Monitor Jota due to his fitness
        when fit yes

    4. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Watch Spurs first then decide

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        This. But pending success Solanke or Son. Jota getting 79 this week was a bit surprising.

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

      Guessing youve gone without both Salah and Haaland?

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      If in doubt, captain the expensive player.

      B.

  3. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Brentford’s style of play suits Quansah, right?
    Also, I can’t see Toney starting the match, so I guess there’s a chance Konaté comes on after 60 mins (hopium)

    1. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Quansah ball playing CB, I still think he's first choice just has a knock.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Not according to slot - it was a tactical move he wanted someone who could "win the duels". He wasn't aggressive enough.

        1. _Greg
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Ah that's very interesting.

        2. Tomerick
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          To be fair though, weren't Ipswich playing particularly aggressively which is what Liverpool were struggling with?

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Long balls and aerial duels are Brentford's trademark, not just Toney's. Those are the reasons Slot gave for bringing Konate on. I'm sorry

      ...

      'We don't have to speak about tactics if you don't lose so many duels. I think we needed to win the long balls through the air. That helped and gave us control. I don't think Ipswich could keep up with the tempo in the second half.'

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      If the concern is aerial duels, you'd better hope it's Wissa up top. But if Brentford are willing to start Toney then they would surely have picked up on this

      1. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Hmm, tough call.
        It’s a home fixture for Liverpool where they’re expected to keep possession and dominate, so I may keep Quansah

    4. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Not sure. From sporadically checking on Minteh last season, I got the impression that Slot wasn't afraid to tell the media about shortcomings in individual performances of young players. Whether that translates to subsequent benchings, who knows.

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I think Quansah starts at home and plays 90 unless he runs into trouble. Was a tactical switch due to the direct Ipswich play.

  4. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Morning all, which one would you bench out of the 3?

    A) Wood (Sou A)
    B) Esr (Lei H)
    C) Murphy (Bou A)

    Currently benching C but I’m a little confused..

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Probably C. From what I saw, Newcastle looked off the pace yesterday before the red card. Maybe Bruno and Gordon gain some sharpness in training this week.

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

        I think Southampton were just plain good, more so than Newcastle being off it

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Newcastle struggled against Southampton's fluid 3-5-2. Armstrong and KWP finding space and the RWB attacking Hall. Newcastle had similar initial issues against Hull's formation in preseason, until some tactical tweaks. Bruno was definitely slightly off it, and doing his running as if pulling a caravan getting back, though Southampton did target him when he got possession. Gordon didn't look sharp.

          Hard to tell as only really got the pre-red card performances to really go on. Newcastle's midfield dropping deeper probably helped with closing the gaps that Southampton had exploited before.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Murphy - Newcastle different animal away plus he is not a definite starter always the Barnes threat.

      Wood - on form
      ESR - literally pivotal to Fulham against a promoted side at Craven Cottage

    3. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      C

    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      C

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

    Can't really decide if I should transfer out Quansah. Mykolenko will be the one subbing in if Quansah does not feature.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Hold and start.

  6. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Morning all
    Anyone notice these leagues on FPL which averaged +110pts.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/29298/standings/c?phase=1&page_new_entries=1&page_standings=1
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/285275/standings/c?phase=1&page_new_entries=1&page_standings=2

    Each league has exactly 90 players, and seem to be based primarily in Malaysia. Some sort of AI being applied to create teams?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Last season it was 'Indonesia' teams doing the same. They eventually get rumbled or disappear from the ranks.

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Just wonder how, and why, they do it.

    2. Fantasy Vs Reality
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Big scores!

      BTW. Do you know the link to the FFS mods and contributors league?

        1. Fantasy Vs Reality
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Thank you

    3. Dr.Acula
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      yeh i realised that too. AIs taking over soon, in a couple of years u and I cud be AIs too. Ive been told not to disclose this info as my life would be in da...

  7. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Was Quansah brought off tactically or because he had a knock. Either way who's the best replacement at 4.5m for him if he's not gonna be starting??

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Look up

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Quansah was tactical.
      Hard for me to recommend a replacement as I haven't seen all the games yet. Do you have someone on your bench to bring in?

  8. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Is Everton's defense really this bad or yesterday's result was just bad luck?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Look poor to me. Their best defence is probably:

      Pickford
      Patterson Tarkowski Branthwaite Mykolenko

      Patterson and Branthwaite are out and their replacements are poor (Ashley Young / Coleman and O'Brien / Keane).

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Agree if one or both back a difference result
        & if they had taken their chances again possible a different result

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Bad!!!

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Didn't look good at all. And that's before they get their annual Financial Rules points deduction... 😉

    4. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      They started badly last year too. Lost every game in Aug and a few in Sep iirc

  9. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Of the defenders with around 5% or more ownership, Barco, Quansah and Mykolenko look like immediate transfers for owners.

    Barco isn't going to start given how well Brighton played yesterday
    Quansah isn't going to start given he was seen as poor by Slot and subbed off at HT yesterday
    Mykolenko isn't going to get points while Keane, Young and Coleman are in the team

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Specific tactical change for Quansah. I’d hold him for now.

      1. Mother Farke
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 3 months ago

        You've missed the point, mate. Liverpool improved dramatically once he went off...

  10. AD105
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Where’s the best place to track expected price rises/drops?

    Also, is Quansah likely to drop to 4.4 this week? Will hook him for Robinson if so

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I use fantasy football fix - in conjunction with FPL statistics to get clear direction of the price movements.

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

      I'd say Quansah will start vs Brentford. Obviously a slight risk he doesn't but I'm willing to give him another go.

  11. Ron_Swanson
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Who would be your Brighton defender of choice?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Dunk is on set pieces

      But why buy now? Probably two clean sheets in their next 10. They just faced one of the worst attacks in the league in GW1

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

      Van Hecke over Dunk

  12. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    45 with four to come, right smack bang in the middle of the Hall of Shame peloton. I am content! A mediocre joker!

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      47 with five to play!

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Nosebleed section, huh?

    2. dshv
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      79 with 3 to go (porro Solanke Gvardiol)

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        That's exceptional if no chip used.

      2. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        You know what to do!

      3. Ausman
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Showoff! 🙂

      4. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        CONGRATS

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Ffs

    4. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Must be stood just atop your helm with my tail in your visor on 53 & 4 to play. Mind you hubby laid in the gunnels of your latrine with 28 & 6 to go lol!

  13. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    When is the deadline for your GW1 points to count when joining a friend’s mini league late?

    Is it after the Leicester vs Spurs game?

  14. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Villa fixtures looking tasty from GW3-9 so looking at it, Haaland to Watkins and Jota to Salah look like good GW3 moves.. Especially as Salah goes to OT

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Good call Warby84 - my only concern is International Break & Champions League football with Villa,
      gut says like Newcastle possible top six but maybe out of top four will monitor - cheers

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        It’s Ollie Watkins though..

        1. Bluetiger1
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          TBF good call - I'm wondering of possible moving Haaland out then
          during this period with 6m to improve midfield

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

      He's history there though and LOVES scoring against United.

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        That’s why I would bring him in, plan is just have Haaland for the first 2

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

          Sorry mate. Read that the wrong way ha

      2. Hello Palou
          1 year, 3 months ago

          You certainly wouldn't bet against him getting a goal or two.

    3. Letsgo!
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      57 with only haaland porro and hendo left to play… sigh at brunoF wasted chances and bowen blank as well…

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Nice start

      2. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I’ll take 52 with Eze/Hendo/Haal/Solanke to go

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          53 with Hendo, VDV, Solanke and Nkunku to go.

          Hide behind the sofa time for non-Haaland owners is six hours away.

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I really want Haaland to haul today. Most of the managers ahead of me don't have him and then next week I expect Haaland (c) to level the playing field against those without him (most of these people have Salah (c) this week)

        1. Bluetiger1
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Besides City fixture how has the start gone for you Camzy

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Incredibly well.

            Havertz (c) and triple Arsenal doing bits for me. I'm doing really well for a non-Salah team + Haaland. Spurs could yet sink me since I have none of them but I'm very happy overall.

            1. Bluetiger1
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Excellent news Camzy - Impressive with the non Salah.

              Last monitor with news I decided to take out Salah for Saka
              & switched to Isak captain - possible been ok but for the sending off,
              looking more long-term

            2. Flaming Flamingo
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Wow! Great call with the Havertz captain 🙂

        2. Warby84
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Same

        3. Letsgo!
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Yes i need haaland to score at least 2. Realise quite alot dont have haaland

        4. Fat Frank
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Well done on Havertz (C), did think of you when he scored

      4. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        56 with 6 to go, very happy!

        1. Fat Frank
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          The 6 being:

          Son
          Solanke
          Porro
          Gvardiol
          Nkunku
          Henderson

          So no Haaland…

          1. Letsgo!
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Still very nice

        2. Letsgo!
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          So good!

          1. Fat Frank
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Cheers, all on Spurs really!

    4. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Starting to go off the WC4 idea now, looking at it, I’m not sure I won’t be making change for changes sake.

      A few minor tweaks here could do.

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        if happy with GW1 - roll FT & utilise these

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I’m determined to roll the first 5 but even I question if that’s needed now.

          1. _Freddo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            As in, without wildcarding early you would obviously be happy with your team so why roll to 5 when you can just wildcard at the time when you become unhappy.

      2. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I would hold the WC

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

      Still absolutely baffled as to how Luis Diaz blanked. He could easily have hauled with at least a goal or two. Just wasn't his day. Looked so threatening and properly point dodged. Hopefully he's keeping them for Brentford at Anfield..

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Most likely

      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        First time owner? 😉

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

          Yes, actually. Ha

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Just thinking back to when I had him for a brief run including the Spurs game with his unfairly disallowed goal last year... the frustration lingers!

      3. Flaming Flamingo
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        He's a wonderful player but not exactly clinical. You kind of have to accept that he will frustrate you sometimes

    6. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Only 36 points with 6 to play, but have a great team in place for GW2. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

      1. We Go Again
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Yes. As long as you have good long term picks you should be alright.

      2. MARVELLUS
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Similar here. Only thing i am Kicking myself about is capping Isak over Salah. Tbh didn't give it enough thought as was more focused on my squad.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Isak would likely have done well only for the sending off of Schar.
          It is not as if you could have foresaw Schar getting up close and personal with that Brighton player.

          1. Hello Palou
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Southampton you mean.

              Tbh Newcastle didn't look too great even before the sending off, food for thought.

              1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 16 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                You are the second person that said Newcastle were not great.
                I am starting to think I must have misinterpreted the match. Because the bits I saw I thought Newcastle were full of energy/covered ground and were structured.

                Southampton did not really impress me at all they seemed very one dimensional and did not know how to create angles/movement making use of the extra man. It was just hit and hope shots. Which no doubt gives the stats people XG to pure over. But they never looked like a serious threat.

                1. Hello Palou
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Just the impression I got, you could have said the same about Liverpool after the first half though.

                    The sending off changed the game but it certainly didn't seem one way traffic before that.

              2. MARVELLUS
                • 16 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Very true. And the 'recipient' collapsed like he had been shot. Really think something needs to be done to stop this play acting. If he didn't go down, Schar would not have got sent off.

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 16 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  It really annoyed me that Southampton player should have been at least booked for "simulation".
                  There are youngsters watching games like that and they will copy that. I am not saying Schar was right in what he did. But the overreaction was in many ways even worse, in my view.

        2. We Go Again
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Would have loved to have started with Salah but I'm happy with Saka + Jota for now.

          Haaland (C) in GW2 will hopefully live up to expectations!

        3. FPL Sanky
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Apologies if it's a stupid question but why is FFS head to head league showing in my invitational classic leagues section?

        4. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Leaning towards keeping Quansah & would recommend similar.

          Think there will be a more valuable use of your transfer than using it on a £4.5m defender!

          Assumption being that most would be in a position to field 3 playable defenders this week (even those with Quansah + Barco).

          https://x.com/BigManBakar/status/1825097137991950791

          i.e. "Help me protect my team value"

          Meanwhile AZ was recommending Barco and came out with a (nice) and
          genuine apology... then Zoph weirdly says it "disappointed to see"

          https://x.com/ZopharFPL/status/1825008466404024592?t=-YxOcoZj62RKOeVra-E8rw&s=19

          I agree no need to apologise weirdly, but a strange way to start that tweet. I thought it was actually quite nice to see an honest follow-up.

          1. denial
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            It's a pretty crazy situation when you've got people issuing public apologies for their suggestion of a 4m defender in fantasy football.

            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Slightly more understandable when you realise how rabid some people are.

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

                I think it's a personality thing. Az seems like a nice bloke and he was quite firm on his view (as a Brighton fan) that Barco was key to the way the new manager wants to play - so I guess he feels a bit more responsibility for the decisions of others than he should.

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Just leave Xhitter buddy

          3. Hairy Potter
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Strange he feels the need to apologise. I guess he did it with the best of intentions. CCs sometimes get emotionally attached to picks as if they are responsible for how well that pick does.

            Many picked Barco given his price, preseason minutes and Estu injury doubts. I doubt most bought because Az apparently recommended him.

          4. ShaunGoater123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            No need to apologise, was a call that went wrong.

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

            Az always gets his Brighton predictions wrong. Always. Strange considering he's meant to follow them.

            1. PogChamp
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              He was really positive about Minteh.

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

                Yes but did he mention that Gruda and Adingra play in the same position as Minteh. Rotation galore this season in that RW spot.

                1. PogChamp
                  • 14 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  My reply was meant to be to this thread and not you 🙂

                  I think he did mention rotation risks.

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

                    Sorry!

                    1. PogChamp
                      • 14 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      No worries

          6. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 16 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            This is why I don't look at FPL X/Twitter they are in a world of their own.

        5. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          LTTS. If you are still about:

          Hendo 4.0
          Gabriel Saliba Quansah Hall Faes
          Salah Jota Gordon ESR Kamada
          Haaland Isak Jebbison

          Quite happy to do nothing. My transfer moves are:

          1) sell Salah to ?
          2) sell Haaland to ?
          3) trade Gordon and Jota for cheapie and premium

          As nothing is obvious I am happy to wait. Haaland the likely sale in gw4 when information is available. Otherwise its just stirring rubbish around

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            No massive immediate rush. Would say slight question mark on if Hall & Quansah start next match, but with a starting 4.0m in the wings and a chance they do, not urgent enough to have to move right away. (Defenders with better fixtures from GW3 on.)

          2. ShaunGoater123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            No way you are selling haaland or salah this week.

            Just roll and gain another weeks info

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Correct I am not. That was my point

          3. Bluetiger1
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            GTG go - possible 3 at the back with Gabriel/Saliba & Hall - RFT

        6. FPL Sanky
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Hoping for Nkunku to save my otherwise disastrous week

        7. Total Foot 5
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Best 2
          1gordon
          2bernardo
          3nkunku
          4eze

          1. Dr.Acula
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            wait till end of GW to make a decision

          2. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Only 1 of them has played yet and even that game was skewed by the RC so there's no point thinking about this yet

        8. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Even after one GW it feels like a mistake to not own Salah and an Arsenal defender. Every time Salah scores and Arsenal keep a CS I’m going to get punished hard. Maybe stating the obvious but still.

          1. Dr.Acula
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            yeh same here. waitin on a HAULand today to throw a pigean at a bunch of cats

          2. Hello Palou
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Not played for 4 years.

              Hardly ever went without Salah, captained him yesterday and probably will 12-15 times this season.

              Arsenals next 3 aren't great so to me thats less of an issue, I may sell a few of their players to get in Haaland, it was always the plan and getting 30pts from my 3 Arsenal hasn't changed that.

              1. PogChamp
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Fair play. He was in my draft right until the end. Downgraded to Jota so we’ll see how that goes.

            • Zimo
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Yeah keeping Salah. I'm thinking of removing Saka and Isak to Gordon/Eze and Havertz to get Trent though.

              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                I dont think TAA outscores an Arsenal def by much over the season, thats why I might just double up on Ars def on a WC

                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  *I meant TAA not worth 1 m more than a 6m def

                  1. Zimo
                    • 7 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Watching him yesterday I think he's essential right now with the fixtures. Easy switch to White when Arsenal fixtures turn good and Pool go bad in GW6.

                    1. Christina.
                      • 15 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      Yeah, just difficult having them all atm, with an increase in TV maybe

                2. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  Thats what I thought, but MOTD suggested he might be in an attacking role again

                  1. Fat Frank
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Second half extremely forward after Quansah sub

            • Puntillimon
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              I have Salah and Gabriel - idea is to switch to haaland around GW 6. Should be doable with the saved transfers then hopefully

            1. Bluetiger1
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Thanks

            2. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Is TM the community now?

          3. Fat Frank
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Given there won’t be as many doubles/blanks this season, is it a viable option for us non-Haaland owners to Free Hit him in for GW2?

            1. Bluetiger1
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              no

              1. Fat Frank
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Why’s that?

                1. Bluetiger1
                  • 3 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  Personally - I feel not 100% sure he will haul - possible wait with this one until at
                  least after the Chelsea game today - if he hauls big then GTG

                  My concern is Man City missing Foden but more importantly Rodri, when he plays whole team
                  moves further forward & additional chances

                  1. Fat Frank
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Yeah Rodri being injured made me feel better about not owning for sure.

                    Think I will draft up how it looks as a FH

            2. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Only makes sense if you planned to do that from before GW1. Doing it on a whim feels silly when you've had ages to plan your strategy for the first few weeks.

              1. Fat Frank
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                I guess what I’m saying is, if he explodes today it kind of changes the plan, if he’s quite scores say 1 then original plan still in place.

                Happy for now as have Salah, Saka and Trent, latter 2 didn’t have in my Haaland draft.

                1. Fat Frank
                  • 8 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  *quiet

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

                  How is Haaland scoring today against Chelsea relevant to next week game against Ipswich?

                  1. Fat Frank
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Because if he hauls today he will be even higher owned next week

                    1. FPL Blow-In
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      Most will TC next week 😉

                      1. Fat Frank
                        • 8 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        Yeah possibly!

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

                      My point is: any haul in Chelsea game doesn't change his chance to get another haul against Ipswich, does it?
                      Fun fact, last season Haaland had 7 or 8 double digits and after every one of them he either blanked or got 5-8 pts next game. Maybe it's coincidence or maybe there is a pattern.

                      Don't get me wrong, I have used FH many times outside everybody else doing it (eg. DGW and blanks) but unless you really planned it before GW1 I wouldn't, keep your knees alone.

                      1. Fat Frank
                        • 8 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        I know that but a 50% owned Haaland vs Ipswich is a bit different to a say 60%-70% owned Haaland vs Ipswich.

                        I know it doesn’t change next week, but if he blanks today less of the masses playing the game will buy him next week.

                        I’m talking all about mitigating my risk of not owning him currently.

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

                          All in all I wouldn't overreact about 1 gameweek, by the way it is not so easy to buy Haaland when he's 15m, probably involves -4 or -8, selling Salah etc. Even if he hauls it would be soften by hits and other players scoring.

                          But of course you do you, good luck with whatever you decide.

                          1. Fat Frank
                            • 8 Years
                            1 year, 3 months ago

                            Cheers thank you, I think what I’ll probably do is get Foden or something if he gets minutes today

                      2. Mambino
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        Well it's a bit anecdotal but if he hauls today it would suggest he is good form wouldn't it?

            3. Fat Frank
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Mind you having said this, Ipswich looked ok defensively vs Liverpool, limiting them to 2 goals

            4. Tonyawesome69
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              How many changes will you make on the FH team vs current team?

              1. Fat Frank
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Must say I haven’t experimented with what I’d do, but naturally would probably have Haaland, a city mid and Muniz, Robinson.

                So 4 changes plus others required to afford Haaland.

                1. Tonyawesome69
                  • 6 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  I guess it would be wise to do that exercise and assess if you will gain enough additional points from the changes to make the FH worthwhile

                  1. Fat Frank
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Cheers yes, I think it ultimately depends on how he looks today

                    1. Tonyawesome69
                      • 6 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      I don't think it actuality matters how he looks today. We all know what he is capable of. That's why folks went with him without Salah.

                      1. Fat Frank
                        • 8 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        You know what happens to the knee though!

                      2. Tonyawesome69
                        • 6 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        Actually*

                  2. Fat Frank
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Drafted one below

              2. Hello Palou
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  Haaland is Haaland. Bigger question for me is how many chances they set up for him.

                  If they look as slick as they can be that will really tilt the balance for me.

              3. Warby84
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                My plan was always have Haaland from the start for the first 2GW because of the Ipswich game, even though I wanted Salah.. I intend to get rid for Watkins GW3

                1. Fat Frank
                  • 8 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  Fair enough, early move for Watkins could certainly be fruitful

                2. Hello Palou
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    You don't see City (and Haaland) putting a few past West Ham?

                    Because I do.

                    1. Fat Frank
                      • 8 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      Issue is you can see them putting a few past anyone haha

                      1. Hello Palou
                          1 year, 3 months ago

                          True haha.

                          Just keep seeing their next two games then Arsenal at home.

                          Then I look at Arsenals next 3-4 (and don't get me wrong, Arsenal are a VERY good team) and getting Haaland in seems a no brainer.

                  • The Mentaculus
                    • 4 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Non-Haaland owner & not even considering that. Could be famous last words here but I made the switch expecting a slow start for City and I don't really see Ipswich as whipping boys it'd take something very dramatic today to start making me nervous about GW2 (i.e. surprise return for Foden, KDB starting & looking sharp, tons of chances created by them for Erling...)

                    1. Flaming Flamingo
                      • 9 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      I wouldn't be surprised if Foden and/or KDB got thrown straight in. I absolutely recall him doing this before with players who have returned from a major tournament and had no pre-season

                    2. Fat Frank
                      • 8 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      Yes Foden being back or starting would certainly be a nice go between, even though attacking coverage isn’t really a thing, makes you feel better!

                      1. The Mentaculus
                        • 4 Years
                        1 year, 3 months ago

                        Wasn't really my point but that is an alternative I suppose...

                        1. Fat Frank
                          • 8 Years
                          1 year, 3 months ago

                          Yeah it’s because I see 3 options:

                          1) Do nothing and ignore the match
                          2) Do something rushed and panicked to get Haaland (FH)
                          3) Get other City attack to try and bridge the risk

                          1. Hello Palou
                              1 year, 3 months ago

                              Granted Pep is a law unto himself but of all the City attackers Haaland is least likely to be rotated, especially now Alvarez has left.

                              So attempting to cover him doesn't do it for me.

                              But I wouldn't FH this early no way.

                              1. Fat Frank
                                • 8 Years
                                1 year, 3 months ago

                                So just go without then?

                                1. Hello Palou
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    I'm leaning towards getting him in.

                                    It'll mean shedding 3 Arsenal players which sounds mad but as I say the potential for Haaland over the next 2 games is huge imo.

                                    1. Fat Frank
                                      • 8 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      So -8?

                                      1. Hello Palou
                                          1 year, 3 months ago

                                          Yep thats what it would be, I think its worth it but obviously results will make or break that.

                                        • Hello Palou
                                            1 year, 3 months ago

                                            Knowing me I'll veer this way and that but lets say Arsenal blank next week (Saka/Havertz at least).

                                            Thats 4 points.

                                            Add the 8pt cost.

                                            If I captained Haaland one goal would cancel those 12pts out.

                                            If buts and maybes but we'll see.

                                            1. Fat Frank
                                              • 8 Years
                                              1 year, 3 months ago

                                              Depends who you would captain instead if you didn’t get Haaland

                                            2. Hello Palou
                                                1 year, 3 months ago

                                                Yeah I take your point.

                                                It would be Salah, it usually is.

                                                I'll mull it over.

                                              • Fat Frank
                                                • 8 Years
                                                1 year, 3 months ago

                                                First home game of the season in front of the Kop, could be tasty

                                              • Hello Palou
                                                  1 year, 3 months ago

                                                  Oh I've no doubt Liverpool will score a few, its why I put the front 3 in from the off.

                                                  But will Arsenal score many over the next 4 weeks, Villa away, Brighton home, Spurs away, City away.

                                                  Thats what is making the Haaland switch tempting, I'd simply not entertain selling any Liverpool players yet.

                                                  But Arsenal.....

                                                • Fat Frank
                                                  • 8 Years
                                                  1 year, 3 months ago

                                                  Sorry I get it, your sacrifice is basically Arsenal, hmm Arsenal very consistent

                                                • Hello Palou
                                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                                    Very haha.

                                                  • Fat Frank
                                                    • 8 Years
                                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                                    I could even do this, -8 though and probably depends how Solanke looks:

                                                    Isak to Haaland
                                                    Solanke to Muniz
                                                    Saka to Rogers

                                                  • Hello Palou
                                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                                      Its all guesswork isn't it, there is no way of knowing.

                                                      Getting Haaland in is usually a 2/3/4 transfer thing which is why its not easy.

                                                    • Fat Frank
                                                      • 8 Years
                                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                                      Yes, probably better to -8 than play FH though if I do

                                  • Fat Frank
                                    • 8 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    5 changes, something like this:

                                    Isak to Haaland
                                    Solanke to Muniz
                                    Nkunku to Doku
                                    Barco to Johnson

                                    Henderson
                                    Trent | Gvardiol | Porro | Robinson*
                                    Salah | Son | Doku* | ESR
                                    Haaland* | Muniz*

                                    1. Fat Frank
                                      • 8 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      *Barco to Robinson that is

                                    2. Fat Frank
                                      • 8 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      *Saka to Sangare the missing one

                                  • Mambino
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 12 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    Just captain Salah he is a perfectly good option GW2

                                    1. Fat Frank
                                      • 8 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      But Foden and captain Salah could be the play

                                      1. Fat Frank
                                        • 8 Years
                                        1 year, 3 months ago

                                        *Buy

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

                                          Probably take view once we see how many minutes he gets later today. If he gets minutes and looks sharp it might be the play

                                2. FPL Blow-In
                                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                  • 13 Years
                                  1 year, 3 months ago

                                  I’m on 48 with Henderson, Vdv, Eze, Solanke and Haaland to go. I’m happy I’ll be holding each of these but Mykolenko and Murphy are annoying picks already. Don’t need Mykolenko until gw3 but a price drop looks inevitable. Would you transfer either out?

                                  1. Tonyawesome69
                                    • 6 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    No - Mykolenko is a long term rotation pick and I would expect Dyche to improve the defence. Murphy sub was due to the RC, expect him to start in GW2

                                    1. FPL Blow-In
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 13 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      Thank you. Yeah, I may be benching Murphy next week though for ESR. I had them rotating for 8th attacker.

                                      1. Tonyawesome69
                                        • 6 Years
                                        1 year, 3 months ago

                                        So potentially making a transfer that may drop in price and unlikely to start in your team in GW2, is that a good use of a FT?

                                        1. FPL Blow-In
                                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                          • 13 Years
                                          1 year, 3 months ago

                                          One would think so. I don’t want to lose value early doors

                                          1. Tonyawesome69
                                            • 6 Years
                                            1 year, 3 months ago

                                            Not ideal but I prefer gaining info since you don't need to start him

                                  2. bitm2007
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 11 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    I'm in a similar position with Quansah and am keeping an eye on the price prediction sites and if he looks like he's going to drop I'm going to get Konsa with GW3 to 6 in mind (if not I can bench this GW like you).

                                  3. Warby84
                                    • 10 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    Until the injured come back Everton will struggle defensively, saying that I would still reassess after GW2

                                  4. FPL Blow-In
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 13 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    If I could get to gw2 without the drops I could do Murphy and Myko to Rogers and Maatsen (if he looks likely to start) for Villa’s fixtures from gw3

                                  5. FPL Blow-In
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 13 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    Thanks folks

                                3. Dr. Ocular
                                  • 10 Years
                                  1 year, 3 months ago

                                  44 with 4 to go. Am i safe or am i a goner as per chinese folklore?

                                  1. Dr. Ocular
                                    • 10 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    Got haaland

                                    1. Bluetiger1
                                      • 3 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      safe - GW1 & GW2 scores

                                4. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                  • 8 Years
                                  1 year, 3 months ago

                                  Good morning all!! Jacob Murphy was a little one week fun pick to me!! Will never know how it would have turned out now after the Schar red card and immediate substitution!!….. initial plan was Murphy to ESR this week but considering Bereton Diaz, should I stick with my initial plan??!! Or go for B.Diaz???

                                  Thoughts welcomed!!

                                  Cheers everyone!!!

                                  1. FPL Blow-In
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 13 Years
                                    1 year, 3 months ago

                                    Play Murphy

                                    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 8 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      Cheers mate!!! Also an option!! Maybe the sensible one to save transfer too

                                    2. Mambino
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 12 Years
                                      1 year, 3 months ago

                                      This and it is what I'm doing

                                      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                        • 8 Years
                                        1 year, 3 months ago

                                        Think I will too mate now I’ve started thinking properly about it