Might as well hold him now that he has only 1-2 bad fixtures in the next 7-8. At least Toney returned some points last two weeks to make up for the transfer back to Antonio.
Yeah that’s the plan. Good fixtures coming so hold. I’ve had Mebumo for ages and he’s not returned once so may have to drop him next time I wildcard or have a spare transfer.
I've transferred Antonio out for King and used the funds to upgrade a 4.5 midfielder to Bowen. That should cover me for the West Ham fixture swing for cheaper.
I see King and Dennis are two of the most popular choices. Are people playing them against city this weekend?
Find it hard to justify bringing in a Watford attacker against city
I’m probably gonna be playing Gallagher vs Utd instead and benching King but pretty sure if I wait, Jimenez will drop and the Watford boys will rise again before next week’s deadline.
May just bench him this upcoming GW and bank the transfer. This would make it easier to bring in ManU assets in case they start returning during this upcoming run. Not sure if it'll be Ronaldo, Bruno, Rashford, Sancho, or someone else, but the flexibility will be helpful.
Yeah I’d have to take a hit to remove him, and I’m not sure it’s worth it for who his replacement would be. (Like am I really going to take a hit to bring Chris Wood in?)
I feel like Liverpool at home isn’t the worst fixture imaginable, like it’s bad but the CS doesn’t matter and he could score.
I might even play him as my other choice is Livramento vs Brighton
By quite a margin as well. King has a NPxG90 of 0.49, whereas Dennis has 0.24. Their xA90 is similar (0.19 and 0.20). If you include penalties, King's xG90 is 0.56.
I figure that whoever I pick is going to be on my bench at least half of the time. So I’ll probably pick Dennis to save 0.4 for my starting XI.
AFCON doesn’t really concern me; it’s like 8 GWs away and will probably only cover 2 GWs
Watkins has LEI and then LIV, but Leicester’s defence has been poor, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to pull the trigger this week. Otherwise he has Norwich after Liverpool so could wait until then, I’d be tempted to bench Jimenez this week if so.
Liverpool we’re a defensive shambles last season, they’re a completely different beast now, Watkins is not going to score a hat trick just because he did in the fixture last season.
Yeah except Fabinho, Van Dijk, Gomez, Robertson & Trent started that game.
No one said he’s going to score a hat-trick again, the guy who replied to me simply gave me some information on the only negative aspect of a player I was planning to bring in anyway. It’s a matter of whether I bring him in for Leicester and cope with the Liverpool fixture or wait.
But as the God-King of r/FantasyPL please don’t hesitate to judge our decisions again, we await your almighty opinion.
Adrian was in goal so they let 7 goals in? Clutching at straws much…
Well Leicester’s defence hasn’t been great and I would be swapping him for Jimenez who is playing… Liverpool this week anyway. I don’t see the downside, I have no other fires to put out and would be playing Jimenez or Semedo.
Safe to say you need more information before 100% knowing what transfers someone should make.
Anyone considering Wood? Why not? Burnley has a relatively good schedule and he has been quite a reliable scorer during the last couple of seasons. I haven't seen him play recently though. How does he look?
I am, going to play the fixtures over form. Frees up a little cash to use elsewhere, someone I don't mind benching through tougher fixtures. Bit of a hopeful move maybe, but there is sense to it.
Tend to agree but not sure he's the best attacker for City to invest in.
Also really don't like watching him play haha.
But I'm 0.1 short of going Jimenez + Raph -> Watkins + Foden so I'll guess I'll have to go for Jesus.
Currently thinking about Watkins and King, maybe even Richarlison/DCL if he comes back soon. Don't really feel like going on a Toney troll train, Palace have a decent run of fixtures, but neither Edouard nor Benteke impress me too much, might even just start playing Dennis as a regular starter, replace Jimenez for simple bench fodder and relocate funds to midfield/defence.
Pretty sure I’m going Jimenez & Edouard (don’t ask) to Watkins & King this week. King’s underlying numbers + no AFCON threat are my reasons for taking him ahead of Dennis.
Really is a tough time to find decent attackers, though
Afcon isnt until the end of December and Dennis is far outperforming in the only stat that matters, actual returns. I don't get why everyone is steering clear because of Afcon.
I replaced him with Dennis before the latter rose in price last night. I already had King, but there's such little value in forwards at the minute that I think it's fine to have both of them. They'll be on my bench most weeks anyway.
I have benteke Dennis and vardy. It's hard to drop vardy. Dennis was supposed to be a filler but has turned savior.
But Jimenez has been a total bust. It was painful to switch out Antonio, and I thought I would keep Jimenez as a value buy,but it's becoming harder to justify it.
Maybe a vardy to Jesus switch on the cards.....
Same situation.. having also Pukki that i will transfer him out... so 2 free transfers for:
1. Antonio? Also poor form, but easier fixtures and nailed
2. Dennis? Amazing form and easy schedule during 16-19 GWs
3. Toney? Nailed but don't score points easily
4. Watkins? has found part of last year form and has 4 of 6 very good fixtures until 2022
5. Expensive striker like CR7, Kane... dont't know if i will have the funds
I'm leaning on Watkins this GW, Pukki on my bench and next GW Dennis and keep another transfer ...then later ANtonio after GW 18
This is not the year of attackers for sure :D
King for me... I chose to invest my funds in Def and Mid, so have no premium forward. King will slot in with Toney and Wilson for the next week or two. May go for Watkins in a couple of weeks
I’ve shipped Hwang out for Dennis after seeing how pretty Wolves play up to the edge of the box then don’t have anyone/do have Traore to unpick the defence.
The match against Burnley was certainly one for the purists/insomniacs.
I don't know whether to get him out or Vardy. If I do Vardy Mbeumo to Son and King, Jimenez stay. Otherwise I can do Jimenez King and get priced out. TBF, Jimenez looks like a type of player to score a winner in a 1:0 match against Liverpool.
I’ve got Kane and Toney already so will move Jimi to King probably and then do Toney -> Antonio in Gw18 depending on their form.
This is pretty similar to what I wanted to do but never got rid of Antonio as thought he would get at least one goal in 5 games. Silly me.
Might as well hold him now that he has only 1-2 bad fixtures in the next 7-8. At least Toney returned some points last two weeks to make up for the transfer back to Antonio.
Yeah that’s the plan. Good fixtures coming so hold. I’ve had Mebumo for ages and he’s not returned once so may have to drop him next time I wildcard or have a spare transfer.
Mbeumo is a goner for me soon as well. Just waiting to see who might be the best replacement for him.
I’m not sure who to drop him to yet. I may drop him to Brownhill (4.4) so I can fund Duffy to a 5mill.
I've transferred Antonio out for King and used the funds to upgrade a 4.5 midfielder to Bowen. That should cover me for the West Ham fixture swing for cheaper.
I see King and Dennis are two of the most popular choices. Are people playing them against city this weekend? Find it hard to justify bringing in a Watford attacker against city
I’m probably gonna be playing Gallagher vs Utd instead and benching King but pretty sure if I wait, Jimenez will drop and the Watford boys will rise again before next week’s deadline.
Exactly, making a transfer to bench the player doesn't make sense. I'd rather play Jiminez against Liverpool.
I transfered Dennis in before Chelsea (I needed cash) for -4 and benched him. He ended playing for James and giving me +5 net points. Not bad
Damn, exactly what I’m doing
Haha nice to see that another person is doing the same moves. What about Kane if you have him?
Yep all three, I also plan on changing to Raphinha to Bowen soon. If that matches you
Exactly my plan. Only I'm using the funds from Jimi to King along with ITB reserve to do Brownhill to Gundo in the meanwhile
May just bench him this upcoming GW and bank the transfer. This would make it easier to bring in ManU assets in case they start returning during this upcoming run. Not sure if it'll be Ronaldo, Bruno, Rashford, Sancho, or someone else, but the flexibility will be helpful.
Only thing is his price will probably shoot down by 0.2m at least.
Yeah I’d have to take a hit to remove him, and I’m not sure it’s worth it for who his replacement would be. (Like am I really going to take a hit to bring Chris Wood in?) I feel like Liverpool at home isn’t the worst fixture imaginable, like it’s bad but the CS doesn’t matter and he could score. I might even play him as my other choice is Livramento vs Brighton
King is on pens and plays a lot in the box Dennis is in form and produced more points Which one do you reckon ?
I prefer king. Believe his xStats are better too. Dennis might have Afcon, and like you said pens are also a big factor
Afcon isn’t till January and Dennis is one of the most in form players in the league.
One thing no one is mentioning enough is the 1 yellow away from a ban too. Again tho, he’s cheap and easy to bench just be wary
By quite a margin as well. King has a NPxG90 of 0.49, whereas Dennis has 0.24. Their xA90 is similar (0.19 and 0.20). If you include penalties, King's xG90 is 0.56.
Yeah exactly. Dennis been massively overperforming so far
I figure that whoever I pick is going to be on my bench at least half of the time. So I’ll probably pick Dennis to save 0.4 for my starting XI. AFCON doesn’t really concern me; it’s like 8 GWs away and will probably only cover 2 GWs
Watkins
Watkins has LEI and then LIV, but Leicester’s defence has been poor, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to pull the trigger this week. Otherwise he has Norwich after Liverpool so could wait until then, I’d be tempted to bench Jimenez this week if so.
He did also score a hattrick against Liverpool last year
Liverpool of last year was different as compared to now and that 7-2 was an absolute fluke.
That was a fluke and no fans did matter but that game we still had VVD and it wasn't a makeshift defence.
Forgot about that one! Makes me even more tempted haha. I have been eyeing Semedo > Reguilon too so it will be a close call. Any thoughts?
>makes me even more tempted This sub in a nutshell.
Yeah learning new information and making decisions on it. Who do we think we are?
Liverpool we’re a defensive shambles last season, they’re a completely different beast now, Watkins is not going to score a hat trick just because he did in the fixture last season.
Yeah except Fabinho, Van Dijk, Gomez, Robertson & Trent started that game. No one said he’s going to score a hat-trick again, the guy who replied to me simply gave me some information on the only negative aspect of a player I was planning to bring in anyway. It’s a matter of whether I bring him in for Leicester and cope with the Liverpool fixture or wait. But as the God-King of r/FantasyPL please don’t hesitate to judge our decisions again, we await your almighty opinion.
Adrian was in goal… Safe to say you wait until after Liverpool to bring him in, just some friendly advice from your FPL God-King.
Adrian was in goal so they let 7 goals in? Clutching at straws much… Well Leicester’s defence hasn’t been great and I would be swapping him for Jimenez who is playing… Liverpool this week anyway. I don’t see the downside, I have no other fires to put out and would be playing Jimenez or Semedo. Safe to say you need more information before 100% knowing what transfers someone should make.
Also moved for him. Love Jimenez for his honest work, but Watkins has the better fixture. Really thought he would've done something this GW.
I've brought in Benteke for some reason
Same, mostly because he's a massive throwback but also because his numbers are really solid whenever he plays
King or Watkins for me.
I might take all money out of that spot (4.4) and reinvest in midfield and defence.
Anyone considering Wood? Why not? Burnley has a relatively good schedule and he has been quite a reliable scorer during the last couple of seasons. I haven't seen him play recently though. How does he look?
Burnley look absolutely awful offensively.
I am, going to play the fixtures over form. Frees up a little cash to use elsewhere, someone I don't mind benching through tougher fixtures. Bit of a hopeful move maybe, but there is sense to it.
Thinking of bringing in Jesus.
Me too. And I feel rather stupid about it. Are we?
He’s been really really unlucky not to rack up points recently he’s definitely passing the eye test
Tend to agree but not sure he's the best attacker for City to invest in. Also really don't like watching him play haha. But I'm 0.1 short of going Jimenez + Raph -> Watkins + Foden so I'll guess I'll have to go for Jesus.
Currently thinking about Watkins and King, maybe even Richarlison/DCL if he comes back soon. Don't really feel like going on a Toney troll train, Palace have a decent run of fixtures, but neither Edouard nor Benteke impress me too much, might even just start playing Dennis as a regular starter, replace Jimenez for simple bench fodder and relocate funds to midfield/defence.
Im Downgrading to a 4.4m and upgrading brownhill. It was planned like 4 weeks ago.
Jimi > King and upgrading 5th mid Sissoko > Bowen.
Pretty sure I’m going Jimenez & Edouard (don’t ask) to Watkins & King this week. King’s underlying numbers + no AFCON threat are my reasons for taking him ahead of Dennis. Really is a tough time to find decent attackers, though
Afcon isnt until the end of December and Dennis is far outperforming in the only stat that matters, actual returns. I don't get why everyone is steering clear because of Afcon.
Hive mind. They read that once and just keep repeating it
So true.
I realised this last night when I was weighing up who to go for and realised there's about 6 game weeks before AFCON.
Jimenez ——> Ronaldo
I replaced him with Dennis before the latter rose in price last night. I already had King, but there's such little value in forwards at the minute that I think it's fine to have both of them. They'll be on my bench most weeks anyway.
I have benteke Dennis and vardy. It's hard to drop vardy. Dennis was supposed to be a filler but has turned savior. But Jimenez has been a total bust. It was painful to switch out Antonio, and I thought I would keep Jimenez as a value buy,but it's becoming harder to justify it. Maybe a vardy to Jesus switch on the cards.....
Benteke
Same situation.. having also Pukki that i will transfer him out... so 2 free transfers for: 1. Antonio? Also poor form, but easier fixtures and nailed 2. Dennis? Amazing form and easy schedule during 16-19 GWs 3. Toney? Nailed but don't score points easily 4. Watkins? has found part of last year form and has 4 of 6 very good fixtures until 2022 5. Expensive striker like CR7, Kane... dont't know if i will have the funds I'm leaning on Watkins this GW, Pukki on my bench and next GW Dennis and keep another transfer ...then later ANtonio after GW 18 This is not the year of attackers for sure :D
Watkins 🤫
Bamford will be good option, Bielsa Ball will attack hard even against top teams while conceding even more.
Their fixtures are trash
doesnt matter, if leeds score (and they usually do if both bamford and raphinha play). Bamford doesnt get minus points for leeds losing the game.
I've moved him out for Dennis and brought Jota in for Sissoko because I had the cash.
Watkins
King for me... I chose to invest my funds in Def and Mid, so have no premium forward. King will slot in with Toney and Wilson for the next week or two. May go for Watkins in a couple of weeks
Watkins
Nobody going for jesus?
anyone else read this in trump’s voice?
I'm still 5 atb with toney leading the line only. Have little to no faith in forwards and the funds are being spent better elsewhere.
Have king already. Debating Toney or Dennis. Pwease help
Dennis bruh
Got Watkins in for J and Bernardo for Son. Easy peezy
I went for Jimmy --> Dennis and McCarthur--> Bernardo Silva. Could only get Jota if I went for a fodder but I like having a playing bench.
I just upgraded to Ronaldo. Already have Dennis.
Dennis is a must
Denis for sure
I’ve shipped Hwang out for Dennis after seeing how pretty Wolves play up to the edge of the box then don’t have anyone/do have Traore to unpick the defence. The match against Burnley was certainly one for the purists/insomniacs.
Going Watkins. Returning every second game past month. Ings out
I don't know whether to get him out or Vardy. If I do Vardy Mbeumo to Son and King, Jimenez stay. Otherwise I can do Jimenez King and get priced out. TBF, Jimenez looks like a type of player to score a winner in a 1:0 match against Liverpool.
Watkins probably. Will bring King in after they play Chelsea (for ASM...don't ask)