| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Raya Martin | ARS | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Alisson | LIV | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Donnarumma | MCI | C, Vs, Sus |
| Up |  Ramsdale | NEW | C |
| No Change |  Sels | NFO | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Dubravka | BUR | C, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  van Dijk | LIV | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Muñoz | CRY | A, Sus |
| No Change |  Jurriën Timber | ARS | C, Vs |
| No Change |  O’Reilly | MCI | A, Vs |
| No Change |  de Ligt | MUN | C, Vs |
| Up |  Thiaw | NEW | A |
| No Change |  Andersen | FUL | A |
| No Change |  Milenkovic | NFO | C, Vs |
| No Change |  van Hecke | BHA | B, £ |
| No Change |  Mukiele | SUN | C, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Saka | ARS | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Bruno Fernandes | MUN | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Foden | MCI | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Semenyo | BOU | C |
| Up |  Gakpo | LIV | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Minteh | BHA | A |
| Up |  Anderson | NFO | A, Vs, £ |
| No Change |  Fernández | CHE | B |
| Up |  Bruno Guimarães | NEW | B |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Haaland | MCI | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Mateta | CRY | B |
| No Change |  Thiago | BRE | A |
| No Change |  Welbeck | BHA | B |
| No Change |  Woltemade | NEW | B |
avfc82 In this article, we look at the possible options for those Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers with the Triple Captain chip still intact.
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It has to be Isak TC
Yes was set on Isak
Marmoush TC, rat.
I don't trust that groin.
What did that groin do to you, virgin?
I had set up for TC Isak this week, and BB next. But this weeks bench feels stronger with Arsenal home to Brentford, Villa home to Southampton and City home to Palace.
So, to BB GW32 or GW33, that is the question?
GW32
Martinez
Livra*, Munoz*, Gvardiol
Salah, Murphy*, Eze*, Sarr*, Saka
Watkins, Isak*
BB - Raya, Saliba, Konsa, Marmoush
GW33
Raya*
Saliba*, Gvardiol*, Konsa*, Munoz*
Salah, Eze*, Sarr*, Saka*
Watkins*, Marmoush*
BB - Martinez*, Livramento, Murphy, Isak
I'll have 1FT to use on bench for 33 if needed.
Same scenario. See below. I'm going BB32 and TC 33/36.
Yeah - it feels better doesn't it. We will have Isak TC FOMO I'm sure.
May be, but I'm quite pleased with my BB32. So will probably be handle the FOMO better.
We have very similar teams, and I also have both Martinez and Raya, because of which I'm going 33, to get both of their DGW points; otherwise, you're just burning one of your DGW slots.
I'm not TCing though (already played it) so that might make a difference to your thinking.
Not that it makes too much difference but Villa are away to Soton 3 days after PSG and 3 days before PSG
Initial plan was Isak TC, but the stars have aligned so well for BB32, gonna use the TC in 33 instead, probably Marmoush or Saka, as feel BB generally has more potential than TC.
I really don’t think Saka is a BB 33 option, looking at their fixture schedule. Just don’t think his minutes will be good.
If I were redoing my WC I wouldn’t even have him.
TC*
Yeah, leaning towards Marmoush. Saka just an option.
I'm starting to think I might not BB33. The bench just doesn't look that great.
Areola (SOU), Williams (tot), Murphy (avl), Gabriel (x) is where I am right now. I will have 3 transfers which were planned for Gabriel, Murphy and Livramento. But I just don't think it's that nice.
Best I could do is like: Areola (SOU), Williams (tot), Bradley (lei), Isak (avl) - It's not bad but it's not amazing either. But the BB consists of 2 defenders and a GK no matter what so it's probably rubbish this season since we can barely get doublers out.
Will likely stick to the plan but it's gonna be an underwhelming chip.
Its "just get rid of it" chip this year. I'm in the same issue with Raya, Saka, Konsa and Verbruggen for BB32 with Konsa and Saka being rotation risks, but I'll probably play it anyway and be done with it, don't want to spend any more time planning around it than I already did
For Bench Boost you are hoping for about 20 points. You would hope to get clean Sheets from Areola and Bradley and then you just need a return from Isak/Williams. So I think go for it.
I actually think Williams is a strong shout for points vs Spurs. Spurs are really rubbish right now and even attacking wise they look clueless. I think Forest can keep a clean and Williams has a bit of threat too.
Don't regret going for him at all esp with the potential double in 36.
Same - my bench for 32 feels a lot stronger, think I'm leaning BB32. (See few post above)
You have GW32, 33 or 36 to use it! You'll get it wrong what ever you do.. that's the rules of FF.
I’m looking at BB 36 and project my team forward looks rubbish. Will need to get lucky tbh. Basically sacrificed BB this season for the other chips
Could you BB in 32 instead, and if so, what would your bench look like?
You could then keep and bench Murphy & Livramento and save two transfers.
My BB in 32 is Areola (liv), Williams (EVE), Savinho (CRY), Gabriel (x)
I could sell Gabriel to like Bradley. It's okay. But I have Saka starting and Savinho neither of whom I'm confident start this week. Saka especially with the PSG game either side.
It also doesn't make sense to bench and keep Murphy and Livra because Newcastle are not that much of a priority post GW34.
Their fixtures are bha CHE ars EVE to close the season and that's really not that great. I can keep Isak (mostly because of a lack of other decent forwards) but the other two I don't think I'd play until GW38 and even then...
Yeah, sounds fair. Probably safer to stick to your plan in that case.
It's a terrible chip imo.
It becomes a burden this stage of the season.
Each year I become more convinced that the best time to use it is GW1 or GW2.
The problem with GW1 is you just have 0 information. It's probably somewhere mid-season when you have 4 decent fixtures and a fully fit squad. Nothing explicitly planned for.
The DGW BB is a thing of the past if they do the FA Cup QFs like this year again. There's no point in saving a BB for the doubles if there are only 4 teams doubling.
There's also much more rotation than there used to be. Most clubs have larger squads than they did in the past. Brighton and Aston Villa come to mind. So even for bigger DGWs there's a good chance that multiple players only get one game plus a cameo.
Another thing, the competition is more even. Back in the day it was Arsenal, City, Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs that pretty much all got guaranteed doubles since they were always at the top of the league and progressing in the cups. Long gone are the days of premium players like Alexis Sachez, Yaya Toure, Kane, Suarez, etc all ripping it up over two games in a DGW.
Definitely wouldn’t BB that but I have Sels Salah Isak KONSA BB33
Seen some people in previous years take 8 pt hits and sell good players in the weeks before all to get a 16 pt bench boost, it just never seems worth it. Not a fan of the chip.
This, just use it and pray
Hate the chip, infact game probably better without any?
Would be much better without any or captains
Murphy TC!
Recency bias?
Because I’m also considering putting the C on him.
I dont trust Isak's fitness. Its the logical option if so.
42k in second chance league, but still having my worst season ever, stuck at 1.5m OR. Tells you all you need to know about my first half of the season.
I've been finding it difficult to make headway this season. I got off to a OK start 245k after 13 GW's (which was better than when I finished 8k last season) but had been stuck to the 200k's until this GWs WC (now 182k) which would still be my worse ever season.
Im just over 30k overall and 49k second chance. Never noticed the disparity before. Also 23 people are ahead of me despite not playing GW1.
Team and bench order G2G?
Raya
Milenkovic - Munoz - Livra
Salah - Murphy - Sarr - Rogers
Isak (TC) - Mateta - Marmoush
Sels - Gvardiol - Saka - Konsa
I'd prefer a bench boost there tbh
G2G however I’m playing Gvardiol and Saka
Raya
Gvardiol Munoz Schar
Salah Saka Murphy Sarr
Isak(TC) Mateta Marmoush
Sels Rashford Saliba Konsa
Isak may be the obvious choice but I would take Howe's comments with a pinch of salt. His involvement was doubtful yesterday before the line-ups came out and Howe admitted he was subject to a late fitness test. Watching him, there is no way he is 100% fit.
He was gesturing for a sub about 15 minutes before he eventually came off yesterday. I also think he is less of a threat without Gordon. He is the obvious choice, and may still bang in a goal or two, but I don't think you can rely on getting a "peak" Isak if deploying the chip in DGW32.
Let's face it the best TC opportunity was squandered. Salah in 24 or 25 was the best time to use it.
The trade off for that is a non-optimal AM though. Swings and roundabouts.
My own experience would disagree
TC24 Salah - 87pts
AM25 Emery - 14pts
AM26 Glasner - 20pts
AM27 Glasner - 20pts
Never in my entire fpl playing career had this good spell of chips usage
Yeah, the exception is those who went AM25.
Yeah that was the best case scenario. But even if you didn't do that, you can still get decent AM value imo.
In isolation of the TC, probably but I think you need to compare it with other chips e.g. AM24-26 TC 32 vs TC25 AM31-33 (latter probably still wins...)
TC 24 AM 25-27 was the best combo but not many went that path
Absolute worst time to AM was 24-26 as we will soon find out
24-26 with Slot*
If they keep the AM chip (they better not), then the TC play will probably be a form player in a good fixture. If I'd known what the chip was going to be, probably would have pulled the trigger on Haaland against Ipswich in like week 2.
Howe said to Sky Sports News pre kick off that Isak was 100% fit and had trained fine the day before.
He's also got a fair rest till Sunday afternoon then Wednesday evening.
Can't hold it much longer, the AM chip did get in the way in hindsight.
I'm gonna TC Merino I think in GW33. Nothing to lose.
Is that the Arsenal CM that has to stop the opponents transition by any means? 😉
I thought Isak was gesturing to the other attackers to press as he was having to close down the Leicester players by himself.
Yup, agree with this 100%
Worth it to do watkins to mateta for-4?
What's the plan in 33 with Villa players
Thats why i am asking the qns?
So sell Watkins for a hit before Villa double in 33?
But how do u know he will play 2 games ?
How do you know he won't start the two games?
I might maybe do one of my midfield to rogers for gw33 then. Afterall watkins dont seems nailed
TC32 on Isak, makes sense to me.
Is it sensible?
Sensible, yes.
UCL Questions, multiple choice (apologies for the amount of options):
Please pick 2 out of these midfielders:
A: Saka
B: Bellingham
C: Dembele
D: Olise
Please pick 4 out of these defenders:
1: Dimarco
2: Kim
3: Rudiger
4: Hakimi
5: Dier
6: Kounde
7: Mendes
8: Cubarsi
9: Saliba
1FT 0 ITB
Intrigued to hear thoughts - what would you do? TC, WC, FH available.
Leno
Gvardiol Munoz RAN
Salah Palmer Mbeumo Bowen
Isak Mateta Evanilson
Fabianski Elanga* Mykolenko* Hall*
Currently have 3 doublers in 32, maybe -4 for 2 Newcastle players (covers BGW34) and TC32, FH33 and WC35
Alternatively WC32, TC33, FH34
Elanga > Murphy, bench Mbeumo/Bowen.
GW 33 Freehit.
GW 34:
Hall > Livramento
Leno
Livramento RAN Mykolenko
Salah Palmer Mbeumo Bowen Murphy
Isak Evanilson
I like it! Thank you very much.
Do we know how likely GW36 doubles are?
Thank you, been amazing help!
Play Konsa or N.Williams ?
Neco
Neco
Neco
I’m glad it’s not just me having the BB v TC dilemma this GW.
My bench this week would be: Areola (liv), Williams (EVE), Dunk (LEI), Rogers (sou).
Other than Areola, those fixtures really do lend themselves to a bench boost.
Otherwise it’s TC Isak in potentially the best TC scenario left (2 winnable home games).
Areola has Southampton in gw33.
I know Villa have Newcastle but it's at home.
Considering I still have TC, BB, FH and AM to play, and FH saved for BGW34, then I have to play one of the BB or TC chips this week
Wait what? U didn't TC or AM when Pool had two doubles in a row?
Bottomed on who to play out of these this week, would appreciate help here!
Play 2 out of:
1) Saka
2) Rashford
3) Marmoush
Play 1 out of:
A) Saliba
B) Kerkez
C) Gvardiol
Currently on playing Saka, Marmoush, Gvardiol…
See how Rashford does in champs league
I’m playing Gvardiol but have Raya in goal
Who do you think gets more points in GW32 and 33 between Sarr and Munoz?
Munoz
If i could pick now, it would be Munoz.
Have both but I'd say Sarr, cant see Palace keeping any cleanie here to be honest ..even though I'd happily takd it.
UCL Transfers Question (trimmed):
Please pick 2 midfielders:
A: Saka
B: Bellingham
C: Dembele
D: Olise
Please pick 4 defenders:
1: Dimarco
2: Kim
3: Rudiger
4: Hakimi
5: Kounde
Raya (Areola)
Gvardiol, Muñoz, Livramento (Timber, Konsa)
Saka, Sarr, Murphy, Salah (Rogers)
Isak, Marmoush, Mateta
1FT, 4.2m ITB
Bench boost this GW, or Save this GW, then do Murphy & Isak to Watkins & City mid (Foden maybe) next GW giving me 12 DGWers plus Salah, Livramento & Areola on BB ?
Save.
Can someone please confirm whether Asensio is eligible to play against PSG?
I've heard conflicting reports.
Yes he can
Good afternoon Scouts
Plan bb33, fh34, TC 32 or 36
Raya
Livramento, munoz, gvardiol
Salah, palmer, sarr, murphy
Isak, mateta, marmoush
Savinho and W-bissaka on the bench
Should i start savinho over any of the starters?
Any FT worth it?
GTG
#Gordon > Murph seems obvious.
Await early City news on #Foden, if out Villa mid or play stick
2FT
TC Isak
Raya,
*Munoz, *Burn, Gvardiol,
*Sarr, Salah, #Gordon, #Foden
TC *Isak, Marmoush, *Mateta,
Areola, Saka, Milenkovic, Timber,
.4
Think you ride it out with Foden till gw33 and hope he gets mins..in 32 I'd prob start Saka depending on his mins today/news etc
Thx, should hopefully hear as City early game, if benched play Saka hoping he gets some mins in Europe to improve fitness.
Currently 85k OR. I’ve got FH, BB in hand plus 2FT.
What should be a reasonable objective to finish from here, 20k?
What’s the points difference between you and 20k?
Top 10k target easy mate
Depends on the state of your team. If you've recently use WC to set up BB32 or 33 followed by FH34 then 20k is a more than a reasonable objective. I went from 52k to 8k last season with just WC and BB left.
With minutes likely managed for Saka in 32, would you start with Palmer (IPS) on a 32WC and plan to swap to Saka for 33? Or is that a waste of a transfer?
Start with Saka imo
That's what I would do
Palmer is a great differential this gw. One of the few that can realistically get u a big green during these two weeks of template boredom
- depends how many FTs you've rolled into WC32
- depends on what chips you have left
- depends on future transfers to navigate 34 (if no hit), potential DGW36 and BGW37
No FT rolled
BB33, FH34 and TC36 left
Start with Saka and aim to have 2FTs going into GW35
Currently on this WC. Not convinced.
Raya
Gvardiol, LIVRA, MUNOZ
Salah, Palmer, MURPHY, SARR
Marmoush, ISAK(c), MATETA
Ederson, Rogers, Saliba, 4.6
33: Palmer -> SAKA
That’s my current WC team basically, 4.6 Konsa?
Yeah, although AVL’s fixtures aren’t the best in the DGW. Maybe a SGWer like Wan-B?
Yeah can’t see a cs tbf
Another option is Areola in goal and Dias as the last defender. Feels like a lot of cash in goal otherwise
Cash ain’t an issue, I’m rolling with the below for the DGW.
RAYA
GVARDIOL SALIBA DIAS MUNOZ
SAKA SARR RASHFORD ROGERS
MATETA MARMOUSH
Sels Salah Isak KONSA
Any interest in Digne over Konsa? That whole AVL team seems ripe for rotation and Digne offers more going forward
Rotation is indeed an issue but Digne is subject to the same concern. I’ve had him twice this season and both times he’s been benched for Maatsen. Just how it goes…
Champions league surely the priority for Arsenal now.. league is over.. cam see Saka getting minimal minutes
Start one this gw-
A Gvardiol
B Konsa
Gvardiol
Best Chelsea defender to own for gw32? Cucu or james ? Cheers
Oooo first time I’ve seen James mentioned, let’s get that going!
Haha just a punt for 32 BB 🙂
- Why was Cucurella benched against Brentford?
- if James starts in Thursday, I don't think he starts in the weekend against Ipswich
I don't know , a rest maybe ?
Definitely wouldn't start James if that is the case
Who to start, Saka or Son
Don't have TC to use but I'm putting my Captain on Murphy this week..
Isak vc and will be hoping he blanks due to all the TCs
Isak also has 2 games with possible pens, imagine capping Murph & Isak gets a pen
Best non-Arsenal Gabriel replacement for the run-in / potential DGW36 ?
Current backline:
Raya, Verbruggen
Gvardiol, Munoz, Kerkez, Milenkovic
Which one for BB32 and a game I 34??
A) Milinkovic /Williams (EVE) (BRE)
B) Cucurella (IPS) (EVE)
A
I wonder what Salah's EO will end up at for 32 & 33. Everyones going to TC or C Isak in 32. Everyones going to TC or C Marmoush/Saka in 33. Mo could really hurt people again, especially that Leicester game
not really. everbody's going to have him but nobodys going to cap him except dead teams. basically irrelevant
He might just be the better cap. No injury doubts. No other competition to focus on. No 2nd game in close proximity. It'd be ballsy going against 2 fixtures with 1 but his fixtures couldnt be much better
My thoughts as well FWIW, at least in 33.
Does Saka play both games? Does Marmoush, or any other City come to that? Do any Villa? Who else is there?
32 has got Isak written all over it, but I don't plan to give any doublers the armband over Mo in 33
Not saying I'm going to do it by the way but its not off the table, more for 33 where that potential damage from the doublers is reduced as its not clear cut which one out of Saka and Marmoush to go for. 32 the sennsible call is probably just Isak as there isnt that division in EO so much.
Don't think people are selling him. There's noone to buy. Any decent option has the threat of rotation. Then it's slim pickings seeing as the calibre of player this season is rock bottom.
The way Pool and Mo have been playing lately, I don't expect him to do anything even against god awful Leicester.
Thats recency bias though. We've all said all season target the bottom 3, with good reason. They are the worst collective promoted group the leagues ever seen coming up against by far and away the best attack in the league. Arguably Leicester are worse than Southampton at the moment.
