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The best goalkeepers for UEFA Champions League Fantasy 2023/24

The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) begins next Tuesday – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

We’ll have plenty of coverage on UCL Fantasy over the next week in preparation for the big kick-off, as well as articles throughout the season.

If you’re new to the game or just need a reminder of the rules, check out our ‘how to play’ guide below.

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Our series of preview articles continues by looking at the best UCL Fantasy goalkeepers on offer.

With a squad of 15 players and substitutions possible between the evenings of a Matchday, having a playing goalkeeper from each half of the group draw is a great way to maximise points. This way, you know that there’ll be an option on both days.

It should be said that many defenders offer more routes to points thanks to potential attacking returns and recovery points. It’s for this reason that many UCL Fantasy managers stick to a combined price of €8.5m-€10m for their two goalkeepers.

With that caveat ringing in your ears, here’s a guide to who’s who.

GROUPS E-H

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Ederson (€6m) – Manchester City

Manchester City’s fixture against Crvena Zvezda is one of the most appealing of Matchday 1 and many UCL Fantasy managers will be wanting to triple up on the reigning champions. With “Pep Roulette” always a risk, Ederson is probably the safest bet to start the season with as he comes with less risk of being rotated. He’s a six-pointer just waiting to happen.

Marc-André ter Stegen (€6m) – Barcelona

The La Liga champions have a very easy group from a defensive point of view. That, and the fact they were by far the team with the fewest goals conceded in the top five leagues last season, make the German international a solid premium option for the entire group stage phase.

Diogo Costa (€5.5m) – Porto

All the UCL Fantasy managers who owned Diogo Costa last season are probably considering him for this campaign, too. Despite Porto being knocked out during the round of 16, he ended up finishing as the second-highest-scoring goalkeeper only behind finalist Andre Onana. Porto are a competent defensive side as it is but the Portuguese can add to his points tally with an occasional penalty save or even an assist. The fixture against Barcelona in Matchday 2 can also be avoided with the very common strategy of an early Limitless chip.

Janis Blaswich (€4.5m) – RB Lepizig

The best budget option from this side of the draw. Leipzig are not known for their defensive proficiency but Young Boys and Crvena Zvezda are easy enough fixtures, and the clash against Manchester City (it’s best not to remember what happened last season against the Citizens…) falls in Matchday 2 – which again furthers the case for a Limitless chip in that round.

Ivan Provedel (€5.0m) – Lazio

Group E is an interesting one, for sure, and the match-ups between Lazio, Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord could go either way. With Jan Oblak (€6.0m) arguably outclassed by ter Stegen and Ederson as a premium option, Lazio’s shot-stopper gets the nod here. Provedel kept the most clean sheets in Serie A last season and scooped the division’s “best goalkeeper” award at the end of the campaign.

GROUPS A-D

Kepa Arrizabalaga (€5.0m) – Real Madrid

Kepa was supposed to compete with Robert Sanchez at Chelsea when he was priced at only €5.0m in UCL Fantasy but an unlucky injury to Thibaut Courtois has landed him a move to the Spanish capital. Real’s backline is not as strong with the Belgian and Eder Militao both injured, but it’s extremely rare to have such a nailed cheap option from a team expected to go all the way into the final stages of the competition.

Yann Sommer (€4.5m) – Inter

Another player who was criminally underpriced because he was expected to be a backup option before moving to another team. Sommer has started his Inter career very well, and he’s yet to concede a single goal in Serie A this season. Inter also proved to be an extremely solid side in 2022/23, going all the way to the final while registering the most clean sheets in the tournament.

Samuel Soares (€4.0m) – Benfica

Odysseas Vlachodimos moved from Benfica to Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day, leaving the Portuguese giants with Soares as their main goalkeeper. Benfica share their group with Inter, RB Salzburg and Real Sociedad. With Soares being so cheap, he’s a viable option as an enabler to facilitate a move for the premium UCL Fantasy forwards. He’s also capable of scoring six points in at least a couple of games.

Marko Dmitrovic (€4.5m) – Sevilla

Dmitrovic is another option who could rival Sommer and Soares as the go-to budget goalkeeper from this side of the draw. Sevilla are always a very decent team in UEFA competitions, and although their defence doesn’t look as strong as Inter’s or Benfica’s, the Serbian goalie is a viable option for those Fantasy managers not playing a Limitless in Matchday 2 – as his tough match-ups occur in Matchdays 3-4.


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  1. Lionel Fellaini
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 days ago

    Would you do Martinelli to Maddison or roll the transfer? Rest of the team looks good

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      With Jesus back perhaps keep for the this week?

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      I would

    3. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      I’ve got Martinelli also. Contemplated moving on but with Jesus he’s a different player. Might just keep til the City game then get rid there.

    4. Die Hard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Yes

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      I’ve considered it but trying to think beyond 1 game and not as keen:

      Maddison: SHU, ars, LIV
      Martinellli: eve, TOT, bou

    6. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      No.

    7. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Yes

    8. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Yes

    9. Lionel Fellaini
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Nice to see we’re all divided! I’m leaning towards sell just because Martinelli has to travel further

  2. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 4 days ago

    I see Foden on the chopping block for some of these teams…
    am I missing something or is it just fear of PEP?

    1. VincentVega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Over the season Foden will get a decent amount of points like last year - problem is in any game week he cant be trusted to get minutes. If you have Foden you just need to accept that IMO. He is hard to hold but im keeping.

      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Yeah I’m just gonna hold til he doesn’t start a game. The minute Pep decides to play with our emotions I’ll get rid. I can’t deal with the anxiety but can’t get rid yet

  3. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 days ago

    So how many penalties will Mbeumo be getting at home to Everton? I think Brentford at home are going to put at least three past them with a Mbeumo brace.

    1. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Yeah Mbeumo coming in for me for EVE

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Pending pressers, he probably will be in for me this week. Yeah it is Newcastle but with him in form what have you got to lose?

        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          -4 haha

        2. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Also quite content with the squad atm

  4. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 4 days ago

    Capt salah or maddison?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Mo

    2. Swahealy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Maddison as he looks the most likely to get double digits. Liverpools points are too spread out now, the big haul Salah days are gone he's an 8.5-9 mill player in FPL now. Even when we get a pen I'm praying Szoboszlai or Mac hits it or I'm behind the sofa if Mo steps up

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 days ago

    Who to cap?

    Haaland, Salah or Saka?

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      H

    2. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Haaland

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Think Haaland as well. Risky to go elsewhere this early in the season.

    4. Swahealy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      My caps on Son since I brought him in and it's staying there

    5. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Salah

      1. Swahealy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Don't think I would captain single digit Salah all season, he left his shooting boots in 2020. Just wears tapperinners these days, his pens alone are terrible

    6. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Could be the week to go against Haaland.

      1. Swahealy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        You're right, the only way to get an edge in this game now is to find those weeks to go against Haaland. Son up front at home to Sheffield utd with Haaland away to West ham who have only conceded 4goaks in 4games is the perfect time

    7. Mirror Man
        1 year, 4 days ago

        S

    8. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Morning

      Trying to decide on whether a hit for Son is worth it this week?

      Alternative would be playing Bowen (MCI - H) or Estu (MNU - A).

      Not taken any hits so far this season...

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I have Bowen and will be playing Estupinan as well. West Ham are home and their attack is on fire at the moment.

      2. CONNERS
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Thanks - Yeah, WH have been impressive so far, although City are on a different level.

        I have Maddison and Udog so got some Spurs cover.

        Perhaps I'll start Bowen with Estu first on bench. (Currently playing Trippier, Chilwell and Udogie in def).

    9. FPL Dakes
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Wildcard! Changes to make?? 2.2m ITB.

      Leno (Areola)
      Dias Cash Udogie (Henry Estupiñán)
      Saka Son Maddison Diaby Mbuemo
      Haaland Darwin (Archer)

      Feels uncomfortable ditching Salah even to improve team on WC… and can’t decide between Son and Maddison so currently have both.

      Diaby / Mbuemo (or one of the above) could also be a MUN mid, and also tossing up Darwin vs Diaz

      1. Dr Funk
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        That's my exact team (also on a wild card) except i have Chilwell over Dias.

        Looks good to me. And funds in the bank for any subsequent moves.

      2. CONNERS
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Looks good, but I'm not sure on Darwin. His minutes are hard to predict, especially with EL starting next week.

        I like Awoniyi on a WC. He has Burnley and Luton in next 5 fixtures.

      3. Boberella
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        That looks really great. I definitely wouldn’t pick a ManU mid over mbeumo. Diaby looking good also with good fixture coming up.
        Not sold on Darwin yet, but could go either way. Would prob just go Alvarez in the interim and see what plays out.

    10. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Anyone playing WC GW9 or 10?

      I sat down and did a spread sheet and from GW10 with a defence of Estupinan, Dunk, Konate, Cash and Botman (picking fixtures between them) they will be pretty much playing the likes of Everton, BOU, Fulham, Luton, SHU and Burnley week in and out up to GW18.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        For anyone interested of course, even those few who are in love with me.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Are you ok? I thought you were doing really well for a while there, clearly provided good responses, but then you seemed to have fallen off the rails. You clearly have some good, thoughtful ideas, just stick with that, it will stand you in good stead.

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            I am perfectly fine 🙂

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              Good!

      2. CONNERS
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Already played my WC, but I wouldn't pick Dunk or Konate regardless of fixtures.

        Brighton haven't kept a single CS and Dunk is 0.5m too expensive. Konate coming back from an injury and has EL games in mid-week.

        I'd go with Udogie, Henry or a Palace defender over either of the above.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Even with Brighton's leaky defence, they kept as many cleanies as City last season.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            You're conflating 2 issues here. Last season they had Caicedo and MacAllister. This season, it's without them that the defence is leaky.

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              Both Dunk and Estu will be capable of attacking returns against those defences.

              Anyway, I am pretty sure there are people on here which will find yhe info I have supplied useful.

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          You wil probably be picking Dunk and Estupinan Vs Ful (H), EVE (A), SHU (H), NFO (A) and BUR (H) for the run which is pretty good.

      3. HadiSLIM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Me but thats interesting. I was looking at similar rotation but with the possibility of CP too

        Mind you, Fulham are a darn good attacking side, ive removed them out of the equation.

      4. Ale Seizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Week 9 WC for me. By then we should have a vague sense of the rotation policy for each of the CL clubs.

        My biggest headaches at the moment are Gvardiol (brought in for Stones but clearly not going to set FPL on fire) and Jackson - currently the attacking equivalent of Harry Maguire but surely due a bumper week in one of Chelsea’s next four fixtures?!

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          I don't believe Ederson or any City defence is worth your hassle to be honest.

        2. HadiSLIM
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 3 days ago

          But Harry is scoring goals though…

    11. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Good Morning Guys! Hope you are all well.

      I would like your advice on the following moves. I have 2FT and have a bit of a luxury move and a potential forced move with the introduction of 2 new goalkeepers at Forest and Palace and with the fixture swing of Newcastle coming up, so wanted all of your opinions before doing so.

      Team;

      Turner / Johnstone
      Chilwell / Estupinan / Udogie / Kabore / Beyer
      Rashford / Fernandes / Saka / Maddison / Nakamba
      Watkins / Haaland / Jackson

      A) Watkins and Nakamba - Alvarez and Diaby
      B) Johnstone - Flekken
      C) Kabore - Botman

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I like B, with Turner starting this GW and then maybe going for Areola if/when he's actually dropped

        I think it would be easier to rotate 4 or 5 defenders than 8 attackers, so I'd prioritise C for next GW

        You might even end up preferring Darwin to Alvarez, but let's see how that pans out. Watkins isn't a fire sale to me yet. Losing a Man U mid might become more important soon enough, but maybe after Burnley

    12. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Bowen to Son or save FT?

    13. Starlydon
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Does anyone think reguillon could be a great asset if he gets a run of starts for utd with them fixtures?? 4.4m!!!

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Reguilon wasn't even good enough to start for the Spurs. If he was, they wouldn't send him on two straight loans to Atletico Madrid and a rival (?). He was a panic buy and may start because Shaw is unavailable, but I'm not convinced he's even close to being a good FPL option.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          He's a terrible defender. As long as Dalot and AWB stay fit, they should fill the FB roles.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            This^

    14. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Oh no I’m considering Morris, what am I doing

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        No

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Don't do it lol

        2. SAUCY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Only good thing is I won’t have to play him every week:

          Areola
          Chilwell | Estupinan | Udogie | Cash
          Salah | Son | Saka | Maddison | Mbeumo
          Haaland

          Turner | Morris | Andersen | Archer

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            How many goals do you think Morris will get in the doble GW? Just keep Alvarez on WC. You will have Archer to step in.

            1. SAUCY SALAH
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              It’s because I don’t want to sell Estupinan

              1. FOO FIGHTER
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 4 days ago

                I would rather shift Chilwell than have Morris.

                1. Lollabear
                  • 6 Years
                  1 year, 4 days ago

                  Do you have a youtube channel or something like that?

      2. Swahealy
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Noo, don't be swayed by the content creator bs

        1. SAUCY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Cheers, even if I don’t have to play him every week as per above?

          1. Swahealy
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            Golden rule, Good picks with good fixtures.
            Jesus v Bournemouth and whoever starts up front for Newcastle at home to Burnley will still do more in 60mins than Morris in GW7.

      3. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        DGW fever kicked in two weeks too soon.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          He's not for me, but I suppose you could start him GWs7-8 then switch to Edouard if not Archer.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            * I think I mean GW6 and DGW7 - then get rid.

      4. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I'll probably go Semenyo to Foster and park him on the bench except when the fixture is too good. It means Botman over Schär, but not much wrong there

        Gonna drop him down to Archer with an otherwise burnt FT later

        I wouldn't get either of them as a second forward in a 3-5-2 (say, JP to Morris) when the 6m+ lads are in better attacks

      5. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Lollygagging!

        1. Lollabear
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          You really like the word «lollygagging» dont’t you?

    15. james 101
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Playing Chilwell Romero plus one from:

      A. Saliba
      B. Gusto
      C Estu

      Which do you think is the best bet?

      1. mdm
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        A

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Cheers. That’s my current pick

      2. JoeSoap
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        A though Estupinan has high ownership which could hurt. That said I benched him last GW.

    16. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Which do you see as a priority?

      A. Pinnock/Kaboure out
      B. Johnstone/Turner out
      C. Eze>Mbeumo
      D. Other (maybe Jackson out)

      2FTs & 0.6 in bank

      Turner
      Henry, Chilwell, Estupinan
      Saka, Maddison, Rashford, Mitoma
      Haakand, Jackson, Watkins
      Johnstone, Eze, Pinnock, Kabore

      1. donbagino
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        if c) than benching problem
        Maybe Jackson--->Alvarez or Pinnock-->Udogie

        1. JoeSoap
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Thanks, agreed. Both good options.

    17. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Eze to mbeumo or mitoma?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Mbeumo will keep ticking along

    18. evilfuk
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      I got another confession to make...I'm no Foo...

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Relax bro, I am not your enemy. I don't know who you are and you don't know who I am. We are here to share ideas because this a a game after all, isn't it? 🙂

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          We all follow the shameful pursuit.

          1. Zogzeg
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            Are you talking about Onana owners?

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              Onanists!

    19. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Maybe jumping on the hype train but could Bellingham become the greatest English player ever if he keeps on the path he's on? I haven't seen anyone this good this young in my lifetime.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        There have been many wonderkids who foundered by the wayside, but yes, potentially he could develop into England's Zidane. I wonder if there is any Zizou DNA stashed still in Real waters.

      2. Mata of opinion
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Rooney? Think people forget how good he actually was

    20. dansmith1985
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Any ideas here please guys?

      1 FT 1.1 bank

      Turner
      Gusto Estu Henry
      Bruno Maddison Sterling Saka Rash
      Haaland Jackson

      Onana Wissa Baldock Kabore

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I honestly would do something about Gusto. James is in training.

      2. Merlin the Wraith
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Also Baldock possibly due to get flagged with a calf injury according to fplstatistics.

        1. dansmith1985
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Trade him to Cash you think? Baldock that is

    21. boc610
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      lampard on the shortlist for the Lyon job. that sliver spoon has some life in it yet.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        He is terrible! Really clueless of any club to think they will get a different outcome from what he has demonstrated so far.

        Good player does not = good manager.

        It’s not difficult.

      2. CheesyGonzalez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        He should've took a leaf out of Carra and Neville's book and stuck with punditry

      3. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I don't really follow French football, but haven't Lyon fallen far from grace?

        1. boc610
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          they have but not so far that they should be even giving lamaprd a second thought, a coach who has so far shown not tactical nous or ability to learn on the job. there's probably 20 or 30 avaialble who should be considred over him but they arent chelsea legends. he is coasting on his name alone plain and simple

        2. Swahealy
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Yeah the fans had some choice words to the players over a megaphone in their last game when they came over to them in the stadium

    22. Dankelichious
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Mitoma or dialby?, hold mitoma to after bournemouth (gameweek 6) or go for dialby now so you skip man u this week?

    23. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Thoughts on Saka who is 50/50 at the moment for me. Even considered taking him out for Son or Maddison this week. He has not been at his best but perhaps now with Jesus back the Arsenal attack will take some shape again?

      Still considering Spurs attack this week but not sure I should remove Saka, yet.

      1. Dankelichious
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 4 days ago

        If you dont have any spurs in at all i would wait until after the liverpool game, i would maybe consider maddisson since his history is usually that he hits a high and then falls of a cliff and i think we're in that high right now

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I own Son and Maddison so happy to keep him. If there’s any sign he’s off penalties he’s gone!

    24. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Best shaw replacement? (1.6itb)

      current backline:

      Estupinian Chilwell Saliba Shaw Baldock

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        What about Cash?

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          yeah, Cash, spurs or a city defender is the dilemma 🙂

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            Wby do you want Pep roulette defence?

      2. Dankelichious
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I'd take cash or maaaybe trippier

    25. Dankelichious
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Just asking for opinions,

      In the next couple of weeks i'd like to get mitoma out for dialby, pinnock and/or estupian out for cash/udogie/trippier then get chillwell out, all of this can ofc change if any midfielders start blowing up for every week.

      Am i missing something obvious?

      2,6 in the bank, 1 FT

      Areola/pickford

      Saliba, pinnock, chillwell, estupian,

      mitoma, mbueno, maddisson, rashford, saka,

      Håland and watkins,

      Bench, worthless,

    26. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Dont underztand why people are so keen on moving out Estupinan unless you have a WC of course.

      You will want him back from GW10 and his fixtures are plum up to GW18 with only Arsenal GW17.

      With him I am not going to give two hoots about clean sheets. I am playing him vs UTD and could even do the same vs City and LFC.

      1. Dankelichious
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 4 days ago

        fair point

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Moved him on as planned in GW4. Will bring back for Chilwell in GW10

        Current backline:
        Chilwell Disasi(Botman soon) Henry Udogie Cash

        Rotating back 3. Why did I move him out? I won't play him enough times until GW10. I know I could miss out on some massive Bournemouth and/or Villa hauls though

        It's also why I'll move out the very attacking Chilwell in GW9+: fixtures and there'll be transfers to get him back in GW16, probably along with Sterling and James

        Brighton and Chelsea aren't particularly strong defences (unlike the days of Trent Robbo Cancelo Alonso), so there's the chance of 0 or negative points in those tough games. Good fixtures raise the chances of both clean sheets and attacking returns, especially when there are other strong assets in the game. It's why Disasi is my Botman/Schär placeholder as well

        I hope that makes it easier to understand...

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Next 3 are UTD, BOU and Villa which are not the most watertight defences.

          You own Estupinan for attacking returns.

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            That can't seriously be all you got from my reply. You said you didn't understand why. I explained why

            You don't have to agree or make the same decision to *understand* the reason someone else made a different decision, do you?

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              I did not disagree with you. I made a point that Estupinans fixtures are not that bad.

              1. FOO FIGHTER
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 4 days ago

                And that you own Estu for attacking returns.

                Where have I disagreed with your post. Ugh.

            2. Andy_Social
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              You and I must be using the same planner - or planning logic. I'm keeping Chilwell on my current WC whilst losing Estu, but bringing him back for Chil but bringing the latter back GW16-17 and keep Estu for the season.

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 4 days ago

                Yeah. Seeing what the likes of Udogie, Henry and Villa full backs are doing, I'm way more comfortable with rotating based on fixtures than I was in preseason. Back then, I thought it would be Chilwell Estupiñán Saliba/Gabriel set-and-forget with two benched 4.0 defs. Things could change again soon anyway

                1. Andy_Social
                  • 12 Years
                  1 year, 4 days ago

                  I like to have 5 defenders with 3 always having 'easy' fixtures, even if they have attacking intent. The idea of not caring about defenders picking up clean sheet points seems a nonsense to me.

    27. boc610
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      great news to hear that hacker and whistleblower Rui Pinto avoided prison which shows the courts recognised the work he did in exposing corruption in football . To this day I'm baffled by the CAS ruling on Manchester City which was that the owners were disguising equity funds as sponsorship deals, something that came out in the leaks. they were cleared of that even though they were found guilty of not cooperating with uefa, with the latter surely making the first part of that sentence pretty much redundant.

    28. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Is Saka a much better prospect than Ode? Currently on Ode but not sure whether to switch for Saka.

      1. Tartanjock
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Too sideways for me.

      2. Rohirrims
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        It's sideways. Both can deliver in any game, I prefer Ode in games against low blocks (eve, bou) as he will come onto the cut back and shoot from 18-25 yards. Saka against bigger teams (TOT) is more of a threat when he has space to turn and run.

      3. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        There is not much in between them. With or without penalties, both will end up on similar points in May.

      4. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Wouldn’t change between the two

      5. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Agree with the above

        If moving either, it'll be to Rashford or Son. But not before GW8, for me

      6. twoeye
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Ødegaard was on fire against Georgia yesterday.

    29. Tartanjock
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Morning all
      I've been putting out fires (not very well) since GW1, 249 pts and 1.455m overall rank.
      Not going to wildcard yet but also don't want to take hits.

      Team is
      Turner
      Chilwell Saliba Estu
      Maddison Martinelli Rashford Saka
      Watkins Haaland Jackson

      Bench: Onana Sarr Henry Baldock

      Which transfer would you prefer to make? .3m in the bank
      Rashford to Son or
      Henry to Udogie

      1. Rohirrims
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Henry to Udogie.

      2. PogChamp
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Probably Udogie. I’m keeping Rashford and will think about Son for GW8

      3. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Probably Udogie . Rashford could score this weekend

      4. Tartanjock
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Thanks guys, I was thinking Udogie. Good luck

        1. PogChamp
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Maybe a Newcastle defender and wait for GW8 for spurs assets would be a better option

      5. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I don't really see why you'd want to sell Henry tbh. My priority here would probably be to upgrade Sarr & go 352 so maybe just roll?

      6. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Definitely wouldn't sell Henry or Rashford right now

        Onana to Leno or roll, for me. This team needs more data, especially with triple Arsenal

      7. Tartanjock
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        All food for thought.
        Thanks

      8. Ëð
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I'd roll if you've only got 1ft

    30. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Hi guys, how’s it going? I’m dipping my toes back in after a week and a half of no FPL

      Looking at my team here, what do you reckon needs changing?

      Maddison in perhaps? In for Mitoma? Something else? And start Estupinan or Gvardiol?

      1FT 3.7ITB
      Turner
      Chilwell Estupinan Cash
      Rashford Saka Foden Mbeumo Mitoma
      Haaland Jackson

      Pickford Gvardiol Baldock Osula

      Cheers!

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Morris for Osula?! 🙂

      2. Ëð
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Mitoma to Maddison looks a nice move.

        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Thanks

      3. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I'd roll and maybe go Pickford to Flekken next GW if nothing else arises

        Starting XI looks fine to me

        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Cheers

    31. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      Do some one here where nappies?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Apologies *wear*

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Poo Fighter apparently does 🙂

      3. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Co-op sell them, superdrug, boots....its a readily available off the shelf product so you should be able to find some with relative ease. If you can't reach them from the shelf I'm sure some kind hearted soul will help you

    32. Edge
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 4 days ago

      1 FT and I don't have either A)Bruno, B)Rashford, C)Saka or D)Son.

      Who should I prioritise to get in this GW?

      I'd like 2–3 of them in over the next few game weeks.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Based on fixtures, Saka for me.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          I'm looking at selling Saka but he has Everton next

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 days ago

            And Bournemouth in GW7. Hopefully the magic from Jesus returns for him and Marti!

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 4 days ago

              Oh yeah cheers, I missed read their fixtures a home game Spurs is normally tastey to.

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Not sure about UTD but if I had to get one, perhaps Rashford.

      3. Ëð
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        If you're sold on getting son, this is the week to have him.

        1. Edge
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 4 days ago

          Not completely sold on Son and would usually like a bit more info, but yeah, the fixture this week is really tempting me

      4. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        Son and Saka

      5. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 days ago

        I would reverse your list as order of priorities