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The Complete Guide to our FPL Gameweek 2 tips and advice

This season we are collating all relevant Gameweek advice in one article every week to help you with your preparations.

In this first edition we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 2.

With just a few hours remaining until the the 11:30am deadline, here’s your last chance to go over everything…

Captain Candidates

After collecting your thoughts in our Captain Poll, we have now assessed the question over the armband in another Captain Sensible article.

The captain poll is still live so make sure you vote in that and see what the rest of the Fantasy Football Scout community are thinking of doing.

READ IT HERE

Scout Picks

We’ve picked our 11-man selection for Gameweek 2 with the help of our FPL pundits.

Make sure you check-out the line-up, in case it helps you make any last-minute decisions.

READ IT HERE

Team News

We have gone through every single press conference over the last two days to bring you the latest and most important team news in one article.

You can also check out our predicted line-ups in the Team News tab.

READ IT HERE

Transfer Market

We’ve run the rule over the transfer market ahead of Gameweek 2 to pick out the emerging trends after the opening weekend of the season.

Have a read if you want to know which bandwagons to hope on, and which to avoid.

READ IT HERE

Differentials

Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) has somehow become something of a differential in the early part of this season.

We’ve gone over the case for his inclusion in Gameweek 2, as well two other sparingly owned options in a Spot the Differential article.

READ IT HERE

The Opinion

In our second edition of Question Time we got the opinion of four more knowledgeable FPL managers, this time on the Gameweek 2 talking points.

The unexpected impact of returning World Cup players, bandwagons, transfer saving and Marcos Alonso (£6.5m) were all discussed.

READ IT HERE

Set-piece Match-ups

In a new series of articles we will be looking at set-piece match-ups for each Gameweek to find areas to exploit.

Obviously we’ve only had one week of the season so far but there are still a few options who stand-out, plus this first instalment should give managers an idea of how the concept will work this season before we get more data.

READ IT HERE

The Data

Some FPL talking points can only be gleaned from the data, which is why we want to remind you of the numbers available to you concerning Gameweek 2.

Earlier this week we analysed the stastistics from the opening round of matches.

READ IT HERE

The Watchlist

After the opening round of fixtures we have updated the Watchlist for Gameweek 2.

Make sure you read our update so that you know which factors have gone into the changes made.

READ IT HERE

Round-up of Gameweek 1

In this week’s Digest we drew the line under Gameweek 1, ready for another weekend of action.

Have a read of this to get all the key talking points from the opening round of matches ready for the next one.

READ IT HERE

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2,808 Comments Post a Comment
  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Kun(C)

    1. Effe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just switched my captain from Aguero to Salah after watching Jay Egersdorff's FPL Masterclass on YouTube. Basically because of the uncertainty over Aguero’s pitch time plus Salah gets an extra point per goal as a midfielder.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        OK I'm on Aguero.

      2. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah tough one. I think I’ll risk it though as it’s only gw2

      3. Oven Glover
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Shaw. You should do the opposite of what you hear on “Masterclass”.

      4. Hand of clod
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I think people just look at City v Hud and think its going to be 5 or 6-0. Looking at the history, City have rarely banged in a load against them. Most games in recent years (aside from the FA cup meeting in 2017) have been low scoring.

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Chelsea scored 3 goals past them, they scored 2 goals past Arsenal. I can easily see a 4-0 score.

        2. Scoop77
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I remember as a kid Man City beat them 10-1, think it was 1987.

      5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        masterclass 😀

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Was on Kun but will go Salah.

    3. Warby84
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Think Huddersfield will struggle to get any momentum after the first few fixtures.. Think they are definitely the whipping boys this season, and think they’ll finish bottom this year

  2. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Will Bernardo rise in price before start of GW2?

    1. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, tonight by the looks of it

    2. CAPTAIN_WALES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      99% sure he will

    3. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane to rise again...

    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes he will. Most of people wait Friday to do transfers anyway...

  3. NUFCAndrew
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pat Hamer

    Bavies Mendy TAA Tomkins WB

    Salah Alexis Bilva Richarlison Jota

    Aguero King Kamara

    Hate to post my whole team as I know people don't like it, but my Alexis placeholder for KDB failed so what should I do with Alexis?

    1. bhunasallround
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      see how many times he gives the ball away this weekend, then swap him out for hazard

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hold until Hazard has some more mins and bring in from GW3/4

    3. Prestige_Worldwide
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I was tossing up between Alexis-> KDB or Hazard for GW 3 so it looks like now it’s gonna be Hazard unless something drastic changes, he looked good in his small cameo

    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hold this week as he has a good fixture and then make a double transfer next week when you have more info.

    5. Ynwalfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane!!!!!!

    6. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What do you mean he failed? He got points. And he should continue to get points.

  4. CAPTAIN_WALES
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    My current top 3 are; Aguero, King & Mitrovic... do I save my FT for the following week, or do I get Arnie in for either King or Mit?

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Same forwards as I have. I would stick and keep the Ft.

      1. CAPTAIN_WALES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I have same 3. Not sure why you'd sell any this week for Arnie

      1. CAPTAIN_WALES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Arnie is at home to a Bournemouth defence who were horrendous last season... Mit' is away to Spurs

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Last 2 times Mitrovic played Spurs with a Newcastle team that got relegated he scored a goal and an assist

  5. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    KDB out to:

    A) Eriksen
    B) B.Silva
    C) Mahrez
    D) other

    NB. no money ITB and have 3 Liverpool

    1. CAPTAIN_WALES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B at the moment for me

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Mackans
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B imo. B.Silva has equal chances of starts as Mahrez, and you can spread the money elsewhere then

    4. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva apeals most out the options, but possible upgrade to Haz and Sterling seem more appealing.

      1. Johnny Leghorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling did me very well for me last season but be aware he doesn't get many bonus points.

    5. Ynwalfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane or sterling

      1. 003
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alreaydy 3 pools and no money itb.....

    6. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen

  6. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Draft: Who do you think will score most points this GW?

    A: Baines (SOU)
    B: Mina (SOU)
    C: Ward (WAT)

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      ward cos chance baines and mina won't play.

      1. Pigeon
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Mina will defo play with Jags suspended

        1. olly:)
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          he won't, he started training today, Zouma will Start alongside Holgate/Keane most likely or Keane and Holgate will start together.

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C

    3. CAPTAIN_WALES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A or C at the moment... I would lean towards C due to a good chance of CS

    4. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. olly:)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        he started training today...

  7. Differential C (Mark)
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    So here's my dilemma.
    With kdB injured, I asked in thus comments section whether I should take a hit to take out KdB. The general consensus was a resounding YES.
    Now here is my squad.
    Kepa (Hamer)
    VvD Mendt Peltier (AwB Chambers)
    Salah Richarlison Fraser Cairney (KdB(i))
    Firmino Aguero Jimenez.
    0.0 ITB, 0FT

    The ideal move is Kdb->Mane, but I already have three pool players. Even KdB to Sterling ot Hazard appeals much more than Eriksen.
    Therefore, what do y'all think of simply letting this slide for GW2, and doing a double transfer (-4) next week, where more data can be assessed, and a possibly an upgrade to KdB?

    Thoughts much appteciated. Its not that I didnt appreciste the replies to ny previous post, I just thought maybe I wasnt making ny concerns about taking the hit this week clear.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Would keep KDB until confirmed out

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He isnt confirmed? A lots of the outlets seem to really be convinced he's out.

      2. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He’s out for 8 weeks. Get rid of him asap.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Did you use FT getting Jiminez?

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, stupidly knee jerked Jota->Richarlison. This is probably payback.

    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      -8 and get Sterling

    4. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Question is whether you are willing to see KDB drop in prices which will affect your future transfers

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, I am. Im not really looking into TV, price drops don't really bother me, especially since a lot of players can fill thay KdB void.

        1. Mini Mane Mo
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Then I’ll save this week and use the 2 FT next week

    5. Sulk
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i have a similar team. Salah, Firm, Aguero, KDB, no Mane & no other city attacking options. I done KDB to Bilva for a free. I would have done it for a hit too. Hes nice a cheap, means you can upgrade elsewhere and should be good for points. He's not a risk either as most teams have him.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, Bilva a decent pick. But whether he, or any other pick, is worthy of a hit is what Im debating.

        1. Sulk
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          You know the price drop will happen, and at the beginning of the season you can assume there will be another transfer you'll want to do next week with players and starting 11s developing so i'd just take the hit now and know you have a ft next week for what you like. also means you dont need to play cairney against spurs

          1. Differential C (Mark)
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Hmm.. . . You make an intriguing case.

    6. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      play AWB/Chambers and save it for next week

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Not that I hate Eriksen, its just that I feel there are better alternatives. Eriksen a good pick, but Im drawn to others.

        1. Differential C (Mark)
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Reply fsil to Sirt83

    7. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Why is Eriksen not appealing to you? If I don't remember incorrect, he created the most chances of any player last week.

    8. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      10m is too much to bench, get Sterling, he'll be a long term pick & at 2.7% ownership, if he does anything, it should more than compensate for the hit as it'll give your rank a big boost.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Even for -8? Not rhetorical, genuine question. No cash ITB at the moment.

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          If you captained him, why not?

          The ranks will be very erratic for the first few weeks so points hits won't be felt as much as they will once ranks get established.

          You made your bed with the early transfer, have to suck it up and find the best solution now.

    9. Ynwalfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling was the second highest scorer last season and played awesome against Arsenal!! He could be in for another big season. I put him in for Miki

    10. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm in the same boat mate. Stupidly got KDB in for Sanchez earlier in the week. Not spending a -4 to get him back out again so I'm holding and playing Cairney. A 2nd GW will give us double the info we have already.
      Stay strong and hold firm my friend

    11. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all, for taking the time to share your thoughts for a poor bloke down on his luck.
      Best of luck for y'all gameweek!

      1. Johnny Leghorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'd wait until next week and make an improvement in your defence by downgrading KDB and upgrading Chambers. You have a 2 man defence.

  8. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Rotation shouldn’t be a problem if you have a good bench

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      This guy gets it

    2. Thunder Warrior
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The problem with rotation is when you get cameo, than neither a good bench helps my friend..

  9. Goalosaurus
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any fellow non mendy or robbo owners?

    Could've done coleman to mendy earlier in the week but held off. Will feel like a small win this week if coleman doesn't get hammered by mendy's score.

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i think coleman could match or beat mendy this week.

      1. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hehe, that's some wishful thinking.. Mendy was Gung ho against Arsenal. Imagine how it will be against lesser teams.

        1. Sulk
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          lesser teams when there's less chance of counter attacks and the wingbacks bombing forward. I cant see mendy getting as many assists against the "lesser" teams.

          1. SirT83
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I'll have to disagree. And for the record so does the men behind FFS according to the video they've posted. He is Gung ho attack, does not care if its counter or not. And he did join a whole lot of settled attacks against Arsenal.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Right, I'd have thought a team that packs the defence is exactly the scenario where Mendy adds an extra body and looks to unlock the door. Game is perfect for him.

              1. SirT83
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Agreed!

      2. Goalosaurus
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Decent 4 fixtures for coleman, hoping he can match mendy over those. CS chance seems less likely than man city so probably need attacking returns or Mendy to be rotation/sent off/injured, not promising.

        1. olly:)
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          think EVE will keep a clean sheet saturday, would put money on it

          1. SirT83
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            So will City.. 🙂

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I’m a member of the non owners club for both. I wasn’t all pre season and up to Thursday afternoon but then Thursday evening came around and I made a grave error.

      1. Goalosaurus
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Had considered Mendy as well but it was Robbo I had in my draft the longest, 3rd pool spot went to Alisson instead... oh well

  10. #FPLBhuna
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    salah(c)

    1. Sulk
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      o/

  11. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) KDB to B.Silva and re-invest the money across squad in due course
    B) KDB to Hazard and King to Jimenez (-4)

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B is gross

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Sulk
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A is safer which is best for the beginning of the season IMO

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like I will go A - just want to have a way of getting Hazard from GW4

    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    6. Effe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    7. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      KDB to Bilva and spend just enough to leave you with at least a mil itb

  12. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Have Sanchez, was going to change him for KDB. But now I can't. Keep Samcehz for another round, change to Hazard/Eriksen/Mahrez/Özil?

    Fabianski
    Mendy- Robbo- Daniels
    Mane- Sanchez--Bilva- Richarlison
    Firmino--Aguero-- Tosun

    Hudson odoi--begovic-tomkins-WB

    Thoughts?

    1. silvan14
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      After long thought all week, I'm going to hold Sanchez. 5 points last week wasn't terrible and I'll give him another chance. 2 trades after the break might be handy too

  13. #FPLBhuna
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) plain naan
    B) garlic naan
    C) keema naan
    D) peshwari naan
    E) other

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      D

    2. Sulk
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      depends what you're having it with.....if on its own then i think you need the Keema for the additional protein.

    3. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I was born and brought up in the land of naans, C is my personal favorite, no questions

    4. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Naan of the above

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        haha

    5. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      those that have voted C - correct answer 😉

    6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      D

    7. turd ferguson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A for me. Simple naan, extravagant curry.

    8. bhunasallround
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      buttered roti

    9. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Prathaa

    10. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cheese naan
      Joke, where did these come from 🙁

      Depends on what with?
      D is a bone on contention with my dad
      "It's just a naan that comes from Peshawar!"
      "So it's a peshwari naan(?)"
      "where's my belt!"

    11. Fire Chief Moe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      E. Garlic and Cheese

  14. Patch
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Come on you tech geeks:

    A) Amazon Echo

    B) Google Home

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Home has better integration with third party hardware, and doesn't force you down the Amazon rabbit hole.

      1. Patch
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        So its kinda like Google = Android and Amazon = Apple

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Essentially. Echo has some great features, but I think Home edges it for me, however, I own an Echo and it's fine for what I use it for.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't want people to be able to hack my house. Stay clear.

    3. SPorting
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Echo

      1. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Echo

        1. SPorting
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Echo

          1. SPorting
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Echo

            1. SPorting
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Echo

              1. SPorting
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Echo

                1. SPorting
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Echo

                  1. The Wise Owl
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Ban

                    1. SPorting
                      • 13 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Ban

                      1. SPorting
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        Ban

        2. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Echo

    4. MysticMac17
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Google Home all day

  15. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero captain conundrum.

    I’m captaining Aguero even though like many, I have serious doubts over his game time. Not least because I’m waiting to find out Pep’s reaction for Aguero not securing a three goal lead by squaring a simple pass to KDB.

    However I personally don’t fear Salah will haul against Palace. He may score but I’m not sure he will haul. He may “do a Watford” and completely prove me wrong but I don’t see it.

    For this reason I feel that I can take the punt on Aguero. Yes Jesus may start, it’s more than possible, and Aguero may come on for 10 minutes at the end to give me a shiny one point captain. It’s a risk. But the rewards are that Man City (in my opinion) are the only team this week that look absolutely primed to score 4+ goals, potentially more. So I’m happy to take the risk that I may get a one point cameo or I may get one of the best strikers in the league starting at home against what I personally believe to be one of the worst sides in the league. I want to take advantage of that, as although I wouldn’t be shocked by a one pointer I also wouldn’t be suprised by a hat trick.

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero for golden boot.

    2. Patch
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just captain Mendy

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      My thoughts precisely!

    4. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Same

    5. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You summed up my thought exactly. Especially with he could be benched even if he squared that pass.

      I am worried about KDB's absence. Will they be rampant without him?

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        The Arsenal game and Community Shield game say yes they will be rampant without him. No player in the squad can replace him and be as good but the player who does replace him would likely be one of the best players in any other team in the league.

    6. Effe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      My team and bench selection is really straight forward this week. My only dilemma is who to captain. Switched it from Aguero to Salah this morning. Might switch it back again before the deadline...

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I’m the same. No choices to make for team selection, just the captain. But I’ve gone with Aguero from the start and will keep him. It’s a risk but one I’m aware of so I’m willing to ride out.

    7. Chris_H
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I agree with this too. I really don't see him being benched two games into the season and just because of *one* bad decision which ultimately had no impact on the game.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        It’s not necessarily because of his, or because he needs a rest. The threat is that Jesus is a very good player and at some point will get/need game time.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          This*

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        but Pep loves Jesus, I'm sure he'll want him getting some goals and minutes

    8. SPorting
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I foresee a goalless Kun being subbed on 62 minutes and then Jesus grabbing a brace against some tired legs.

    9. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I am going aguero. Starts all the home matches when fit, mendy back so can play together with Jesus, Huddersfield look vulnerable, higher ceiling than salah this week

    10. Johnny Leghorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If you don't capt Kun at home against Huddersfield then you should sell him. Don't over think it.

  16. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    As Bernardo Silva has become popular, his price will probably rise before deadline. Doing Mahrez to B Silva was something I was considering if Mahrez underperforms, but seems I'll be priced out :(. Doing it now is so sideways.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      How will you be priced out when Mahrez costs more?

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, my bad, but 0.1 price rise is more like 0.5 this time of season. I would be priced out of two good moves, Mahrez > Silva, and 1.5 upgrade will become 1.0 with 0.4 itb staying dead.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It is but unless you plan on doing a lot of changes over the next couple of week you will find that actually the 0.5m thing will disappear as a very large amount of players will not be at their starting prices, especially ones you are going to likely want as they will have rose.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just wait, Mahrez was subbed for KDB wasn't he? More likely that Mahrez will stay on the pitch this time, and he has a better shot at set pieces with KDB out.

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        True, he's on set pieces, that helps.

  17. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I think with the injury of KDB pep will play 3 at the back with otamendi joining stones and Laporte. If so I think stones at 5.5 could be a good option next to mendy over the next games

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sure, but who has room for more City?

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yes true. I just had an early thought about switching from kun to auba next week and get stones. But let's see. After this gw we have more information about it.

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Where will Mendy play then?

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wingback

    3. WhoAteAllDepays
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’d be very surprised if he played three CB’s against Huddersfield. They have put alot of time pre-season in regards to breaking down teams that “park the bus” and I don’t think an extra defender will be the answer

      1. Pukki Party
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Its basicly one defender less though. Mendy and Walker as wingbacks/midfielders

  18. DanLynch
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Arnie for captain?

    1. Effe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Could be a good shout at home to Bournemouth.

    2. Thunder Warrior
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just don't

    3. Goalosaurus
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm actually considering Arnie over Salah, bit risky though.

  19. joeydelucchi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Right, from GW3 onwards would you rather have?

    a - Auba and B silva and Ramsey
    b - Zaha and Mahrez and Hazard

    1. DanLynch
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A. Mahrez too much a risk

  20. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    what does everyone think of gundogan for 5.5 ? with kdb out gotta assume he plays .. thinking no transfers this week and sanchez + king to auba + gundogan next week ... obviously all hinges on gundogan being viable

  21. Andy_Social
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    "Nacho Monreal and Danny Welbeck
    Both players are in full training."

    hmm, so which one plays full-back? 😉

    Latest Arsenal injury news
    https://www.arsenal.com/news/team-news-maitland-niles-jenkinson-kolasinac

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Really want to see Dat Left Back make an appearance.

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Monreal is back!

  22. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Imagine if KDB drops by 0.3 or 0.4 in the time he's out. Would be nailed in my team for the rest of the season.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sad but true

  23. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I have a plugin for chrome that is suggesting I'd get 0.4 more points if I play Cook (whu) over Zaha (LIV). Weird.

  24. joeydelucchi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    will Hazards price rise now due to KDB injury?
    or can i reach the weekend before having to get hazard in?

  25. Salah'd n Sauce
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Given the KDB situation I may consider a wee cheeky change just as it might give some players a bit more guaranteed gametime.

    I never had a chance to see the full City game at the weekend - how did Gündogan actually play?

    My considered move would be Milivojevic > Gündogan + 1M

    Thoughts? It's not a forced move. Just one worth thinking about.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Okay, nothing special. Would have lost his place to KdB though.

      1. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah that's what I thought. Mili will be on pens and Zaha staying etc will probably see him get some.
        But City fixtures are better currently. Might be a coin flip.
        Depends if I want to reinvest that 1M

        1. damiang2233
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Will D Silva be back in the team this week?

          1. Salah'd n Sauce
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I think I seen he is available to be. So may play.

    2. Jules Rimet
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Also have Mili. That pen is overdue. I want it before getting rid of him.

      1. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully not this weekend though 😉

  26. turd ferguson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    DO I NOT LIKE ORANGE

  27. Agger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    People on here thinking Pep will drop his star striker because he didn't square it to KDB.
    Strikers are selfish! And what sort of manager would Pep be to drop him for something like that. It's bad management.

    And those who think Mendy will be dropped because of how Gung-ho he is... Did you ever watch Barcelona? Dani Alves was a second striker and they still won every game.

    1. Agger
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      And for what it's worth, Aguero started every game at home last season when fit (Apart from 1 when he came back from a rib injury)...

      1. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I don't see Kun being dropped. Reckon he'll stay in my team for a while.
        (as long as he starts scoring)

        1. PrettyDick
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Kun never gets droppen, however he might get rotated 😉

          1. Salah'd n Sauce
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I see them being played together. But it'll come out in the wash over the next couple of GWs

      2. PrettyDick
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Right. But he also played him and Jesus every other game when they both were fit and for the last one Jesus hadn't had enough preseason to start.

        However, Jesus came on vs arsenal with Kun still on the field, indicating they might play together more this season?

        Will the opponents affect who Pep chooses?

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, he has said as much himself

    2. clodhopper
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Who did you cat mesi

      1. clodhopper
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Captain

  28. Patty
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bench 1 (in draft):
    A. Lucas Moura (FUL)
    B. Felipe Anderson (BOU)
    C. Keita (cry)
    D. Morata (ARS)

    1. Agger
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keita

    2. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      keita

  29. PrettyDick
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    City fans! And other's with some sort of clue on Pep's selection (I know, not even Pep has a clue on Pep's selections but let's play pretend)

    I am on my wildcard (yeah, I know I know...) and am not 100% sure which three city players to choose.

    What are your thoughts on how City will play without KDB, and what are your basing that on?

    Mainly, how (if in ANY way), will that affect Augero's game time? Do you think Pep will play Aguero and Jesus together? He has spoken about using 3-5-2 more this season and did put Jesus on vs Arsenal without taking Kun out.

    However last year he played them every other game when they both were fit.

    Although, he played Kun at home and Jesus away...

    IF I somehow were sure of Kun playing I would never take him out. Otherwise I think it's too much money to have for maybe 10 minutes of game time every other week, or even once every three weeks.

    So many questions, are there any answers?

    A discussion on this would be greatly appreciated,
    Cheers

    1. Salah'd n Sauce
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Was your team really THAT bad?

      1. PrettyDick
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        No, it was good. Got 93 points.

        However, I wanted to change how it was set up to increase the likelihood of getting more high scoring game weeks (inshallah), and figured there's no time like the present

        1. bhunasallround
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          is that your team linked to your account

          1. PrettyDick
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            yes, unless I've made a mistake 🙂

            1. Salah'd n Sauce
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Team in profile got 35. John Connaughton !?

              1. PrettyDick
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                haha no.. oops. Let's see if I can correct it (jesus christ monkey balls I'm terrible at this)

                1. PrettyDick
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Seems the ID changes each year (?), or maybe just this time. Anyhow, I think it's correct now 🙂

                  1. bhunasallround
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    your a maniac to WC that team

                    1. PrettyDick
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      haha, maybe so my friend.

                      However I want to go a (slightly) different way and last year's mistake was WAY too many point hits, so I'll try this on for a change.

        2. Salah'd n Sauce
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not convinced on the logic but good luck to you. I'd more likely be WC'ing if I was bang in trouble. I hit 85 at the weekend and I'm delighted. 93 would have seen me top my ML in GW1 and Id defo not be tempted to WC.

          1. PrettyDick
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I do understand that it doesn't seem to make any sense, as WC's tend to only be considered as damage control. However I think it makes sense (or at least want to find it this year if it does) to use my WC not to stop bad GWs but to keep creating great ones.

            My analysis is that I should change the way my team is set up to increase those chances. Thought I might as well WC now instead of taking a -12.

            Last year was the first year I played 'seriously', if you will (I didn't understand price rice before, or changed my team and didn't even log in most months of the season) and my biggest mistake was taking WAAAAY to many point hits. So I'm looking to postponing those for as long as I can, and see how it pans out.

            I very well might regret using the first WC so soon, but I hope not 🙂

    2. jackjones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’m not being funny, but if you’re on a WC then you probably have bigger issues then whether or not to pick Aguero. Just pick him and sort the rest of your team out. He will probably play and score in most games.

      1. PrettyDick
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I really don't mate 🙂 My biggest dilemma is which three city players I should put in

        Do you think so? What do you base it on (curious, not questioning your knowledge) ? What I'm afraid of is last year's rotation with Jesus coming into play again. That would make him impossible to pick imo

    3. Lindros
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If u`r WC I thing Sterling should be the main man on u`r team

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on Mandy, Mahrez and Bilva, but if I could get Sterling without weakening the squad, I would.

        1. PrettyDick
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers guys,

          I agree with Sterling but can't really fit him in with the way I intend to set up the rest of my team. Also, I am worried that changing from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 and with adding Mahrez, the striker rotation of last year could become a winger rotation in this season.

          What are your thoughts on Augero's potential rotation though?

        2. PrettyDick
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          oh yeah, @ andy_social, who would you get out to get Sterling in then? If we pretend you're on your WC as well 🙂

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I wouldn't shift Mendy or Bilva, so it would have to be Mahrez. I think the 2m saved with Mahrez makes him possibly better value than Sterling at the moment.

            1. PrettyDick
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I agree with that

    4. Pukki Party
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would get Sterling if i was on a wildcard, great differential

  30. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Plan on doing Salah -> Mané after this gw so can do Firmino -> auba. Is it worth doing Salah transfer before this week to avoid more Mané price rises or good to wait? Or would you not do this what so ever.

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Full team is this in case you think of a better way to get him in.
      Patricio-speroni
      Tomkins-AWB-Peltier-Mendy-Robbo
      Jota-Eriksen-Salah-Richarlison-Stephens
      King-Aguero-Firmino

    2. Lindros
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      hmm... Would wait until GW 3 before rotating the pool

    3. PrettyDick
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would do it but I would wait after this GW since you can afford it, due to Aubas fixtures and it gives you two FT if you need to adjust to things that happen this GW (injuries, unexpected rotation etc)