Fantasy Premier League 21/22

[Sandikan]

The thing with Son is that he at least helps to boost the midfield with a big hitter.

Had another play and ditching TAA and Ronaldo can get

Sanchez Foster
Rudiger Cancelo Christensen White Livra
Salah Son Rapha Gray Luiz
Lukaku Antonio Jiminez

It feels like that's the most rounded edition so far. Gets on Chelsea defence before their great run (plus Lukaku), has Cancelo for the City coverage. 3 strong strikers, and 2 big hitters and decent mid.

 

[Moby]

feck... SON JUST WENT UP IN PRICE

Yeah any idea about this? He was in negative on predictor sites. What exactly happened ?

 

[Moby]

The thing with Son is that he at least helps to boost the midfield with a big hitter.

Had another play and ditching TAA and Ronaldo can get

Sanchez Foster
Rudiger Cancelo Christensen White Livra
Salah Son Rapha Gray Luiz
Lukaku Antonio Jiminez

It feels like that's the most rounded edition so far. Gets on Chelsea defence before their great run (plus Lukaku), has Cancelo for the City coverage. 3 strong strikers, and 2 big hitters and decent mid.

Go Dias over Cancelo and save yourself some heartbreak. Zinchenko is back fit.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

The thing with Son is that he at least helps to boost the midfield with a big hitter.

Had another play and ditching TAA and Ronaldo can get

Sanchez Foster
Rudiger Cancelo Christensen White Livra
Salah Son Rapha Gray Luiz
Lukaku Antonio Jiminez

It feels like that's the most rounded edition so far. Gets on Chelsea defence before their great run (plus Lukaku), has Cancelo for the City coverage. 3 strong strikers, and 2 big hitters and decent mid.

Looks strong up front. I feel though do you really want both Christensen and Rudiger? Rotation can happen and they are not super attacking. Your bench is strong though so should not be a problem.

 

[RDCR07]

Any more thoughts? @BeforeKeanetherewasRobson @Sandikan @RDCR07 @CassiusClaymore @Ali Dia ?

feck... SON JUST WENT UP IN PRICE

You know I’ve been trying very hard to squeeze Son into my current team but it just isn’t working out. The problem isn’t getting him in. It’s that I don’t have any money to bring in Trent if I have Son cause I took Trent out and loaded up on City/Chelsea defenders.

And with Foden or any City attackers I will not pick them. I don’t care if Grealish, Mahrez, Torres or Foden score a hat trick I will not pick them. KDB MIGHT be an option but he needs to prove his fitness first over the next few GWs so not until at least after the next international break.

With Hwangs price at 5.6 I think I trust the midfielders around his price like Mbeumo, Gallagher and Townsend to get more game time and be more productive. So if Hwang is in my team he will be a bench option for now and I will go 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 and he might be the first option off the bench depending on the fixtures. This year I’m actually okay with not going with 3 big strikers up top. Going with two gives me a lot of flexibility and budget to improve my team elsewhere.

 

[Sandikan]

Looks strong up front. I feel though do you really want both Christensen and Rudiger? Rotation can happen and they are not super attacking. Your bench is strong though so should not be a problem.

The big 3 defenders would be TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger for the prime mix of nailed and potential big scores.
I don't trust the wing backs of Chelsea to always start.
Cancelo like above is less nailed than Dias, but Dias has a lower ceiling generally, although did get a few attacking spoils last year.

Stones would be the man, now only 5.3m, but he hasn't even played this season yet, which is mad.

The Christensen / Rudiger double up appeals as they have about 6 "green" fixtures in a row and you'll always have 1 starting, and seemingly off the evidence so far, both are first choices, but may miss 1 out of 5.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

The big 3 defenders would be TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger for the prime mix of nailed and potential big scores.
I don't trust the wing backs of Chelsea to always start.
Cancelo like above is less nailed than Dias, but Dias has a lower ceiling generally, although did get a few attacking spoils last year.

Stones would be the man, now only 5.3m, but he hasn't even played this season yet, which is mad.

The Christensen / Rudiger double up appeals as they have about 6 "green" fixtures in a row and you'll always have 1 starting, and seemingly off the evidence so far, both are first choices, but may miss 1 out of 5.

Yeah good point one of them should start. It is just Tuchel is a bit tricky for sure.

Do you expect rotation vs Malmö or will they go strongest in CL?

 

[Andycoleno9]

So, about strikers;
Is it time for Ronny to Lukaku? Is Antonio still good value to keep? I see that lots of you are jumping to Hwang train

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Laporte/Benrahma or Dias/Mbuemo?

Just have a nagging doubt about being time to move on from Benrahma (bye, thanks for the points). Not 100% sold on Mbuemo though… odd for a player like him to have no assists. It’s a goal or nothing

 

[Andycoleno9]

Laporte/Benrahma or Dias/Mbuemo?

Just have a nagging doubt about being time to move on from Benrahma (bye, thanks for the points). Not 100% sold on Mbuemo though… odd for a player like him to have no assists. It’s a goal or nothing

Dias and Mbueno 1000%

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Yeah, but possibly the Newcastle game can be worth it. Same with Foden vs Burnley though. Then take them out after 2-3 games to free up the money.

Jimenez probably safer, but he still only got one goal. Villa also a tricky game, but maybe no Martinez so should help him.

If I get Son, I would have to keep Son beyond 2-3 games because that's when his real good fixtures begin. I would have to go without TAA for a while and keep Azpi...

Son and Hwang over Foden and Jiminez for me.

Son is miles better, still not convinced by Jimenez and Foden = Pep roulette (plus he’s a tw@t)

Yeah not sure I can handle the anxiety before the city line ups are revealed...

When people say Tottenham have a good run coming, yes, they start with Newcastle away, but then it's....

West Ham away
United home
Everton away

It's after that their run starts. But that's 4 game weeks away!

Spurs can easily score against these 3, and if they do, it will be Son involved. But the bigger issue is his price point. You really want him for that run coming up and it's not easy to get him...

The thing with Son is that he at least helps to boost the midfield with a big hitter.

Had another play and ditching TAA and Ronaldo can get

Sanchez Foster
Rudiger Cancelo Christensen White Livra
Salah Son Rapha Gray Luiz
Lukaku Antonio Jiminez

It feels like that's the most rounded edition so far. Gets on Chelsea defence before their great run (plus Lukaku), has Cancelo for the City coverage. 3 strong strikers, and 2 big hitters and decent mid.

That's similar to my team... Would you consider Ramsdale over Sanchez though? With Bissouma likely out, I'm quite uncertain about Brighton defense.

Yeah any idea about this? He was in negative on predictor sites. What exactly happened ?

I guess the high amount of WCs being played masked the non-WC'ers getting in Son.

You know I’ve been trying very hard to squeeze Son into my current team but it just isn’t working out. The problem isn’t getting him in. It’s that I don’t have any money to bring in Trent if I have Son cause I took Trent out and loaded up on City/Chelsea defenders.

And with Foden or any City attackers I will not pick them. I don’t care if Grealish, Mahrez, Torres or Foden score a hat trick I will not pick them. KDB MIGHT be an option but he needs to prove his fitness first over the next few GWs so not until at least after the next international break.

With Hwangs price at 5.6 I think I trust the midfielders around his price like Mbeumo, Gallagher and Townsend to get more game time and be more productive. So if Hwang is in my team he will be a bench option for now and I will go 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 and he might be the first option off the bench depending on the fixtures. This year I’m actually okay with not going with 3 big strikers up top. Going with two gives me a lot of flexibility and budget to improve my team elsewhere.

Two strikers is a good option i reckon. Plenty good mids out there for cheaper. TAA is the make or break of Son. Everyone needs Salah and Lukaku/Ronaldo. That leaves one free premium spot... Depends if you prefer Son or TAA + £2.5m...

 

[Ali Dia]

Long rambling post alert

For me It always comes back to 3 mid priced 10-15 goal nailed to start when fit strikers and Son and Salah in midfield. At least 6 points almost guaranteed in the 3 cheap starting strikers every week and more more non captain chances in the mix to haul on any given weekend. You could captain Salah in this form most weeks and be safe enough. That should be 70ish goals between the midfield and forwards.

As @Sarni was saying a few weeks back, the only way a premium striker is worth it for points per million is if they can hit 20 and up/be a better captain choice than Salah/will save you future transfers.

Liverpool are on form and creating a lot. We aren’t creating clear chances for Ron and the defenders in this league when they raise their game and play it tight are no joke. Lukaku is a good player in his prime but there is still a big question mark as to whether he can step it up in the big games and you probably wouldn’t be captaining him in those fixtures either…

The extra points for midfield goals and clean sheets add up. For 10.1 million and 10-15 goals plus assists Son is guaranteed to be one of the top scoring players in the game. He also means you don’t need to rush straight for Kane when he starts playing well again as Son will most likely be the main provider and benefactor.

Antonio Bamford Jiminez DCL Toney should all get at least 10 more this season and only Antonio has European commitments. Ronaldo and Lukaku may go on to hit 20 but if they don’t holding onto them for too long will slowly see you fall behind. If you don’t captain them the weekends they majorly haul you've probably been holding onto them in vain.

If you don’t have a premium forward you can get Son Salah Taa and 1 city and 1 Chelsea defender and 3 mid priced strikers. Seems to me to be the best way to spread the value of points per million spent this year.

My dream/wildcard team (not my actual team) at this point would probably be something like.

Raya
Taa Cancelo Rudi (livra Duffy)
Salah Son Raph Saka (gray or Mbuemo)
DCL Bamford Edouard (or Toney )

that pretty much covers most teams I rate apart from Leicester and Utd and avoids the worst of Pep and Ole rotation.

 

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[RDCR07]

Two strikers is a good option i reckon. Plenty good mids out there for cheaper. TAA is the make or break of Son. Everyone needs Salah and Lukaku/Ronaldo. That leaves one free premium spot... Depends if you prefer Son or TAA + £2.5m...

I think TAA is non-negotiatable after the next few GWs. If the decision is between him and Son, I would pick TAA all day. But if the decision is between Antonio and Son that's more debatable and I would prefer Son for GWs 12-17 and then back to Antonio when West Ham have great fixtures from Dec - Feb.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Long rambling post alert

For me It always comes back to 3 mid priced 10-15 goal nailed to start when fit strikers and Son and Salah in midfield. At least 6 points almost guaranteed in the 3 cheap starting strikers every week and more more non captain chances in the mix to haul on any given weekend. You could captain Salah in this form most weeks and be safe enough. That should be 70ish goals between the midfield and forwards.

As @Sarni was saying a few weeks back, the only way a premium striker is worth it for points per million is if they can hit 20 and up/be a better captain choice than Salah/will save you future transfers.

Liverpool are on form and creating a lot. We aren’t creating clear chances for Ron and the defenders in this league when they raise their game and play it tight are no joke. Lukaku is a good player in his prime but there is still a big question mark as to whether he can step it up in the big games and you probably wouldn’t be captaining him in those fixtures either…

The extra points for midfield goals and clean sheets add up. For 10.1 million and 10-15 goals plus assists Son is guaranteed to be one of the top scoring players in the game. He also means you don’t need to rush straight for Kane when he starts playing well again as Son will most likely be the main provider and benefactor.

Antonio Bamford Jiminez DCL Toney should all get at least 10 more this season and only Antonio has European commitments. Ronaldo and Lukaku may go on to hit 20 but if they don’t holding onto them for too long will slowly see you fall behind. If you don’t captain them the weekends they majorly haul you've probably been holding onto them in vain.

If you don’t have a premium forward you can get Son Salah Taa and 1 city and 1 Chelsea defender and 3 mid priced strikers. Seems to me to be the best way to spread the value of points per million spent this year.

My dream/wildcard team (not my actual team) at this point would probably be something like.

Raya
Taa Cancelo Rudi (livra Duffy)
Salah Son Raph Saka (gray or Mbuemo)
DCL Bamford Edouard (or Toney )

that pretty much covers most teams I rate apart from Leicester and Utd and avoids the worst of Pep and Ole rotation.

Lose top striker(s) and still have that Def/mid.

Don't see the trade off if I'm honest.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

I think TAA is non-negotiatable after the next few GWs. If the decision is between him and Son, I would pick TAA all day. But if the decision is between Antonio and Son that's more debatable and I would prefer Son for GWs 12-17 and then back to Antonio when West Ham have great fixtures from Dec - Feb.

Never considered dropping big Antonio... Might have to try that draft. Thanks brother!

 

[Sandikan]

Some interesting ideas and strategies.

The no big striker one isn't one I buy into though. Yes Antonio, Bamford and Jiminez say, are 3 decent to good options, but you wouldn't feel confident about captaining any of them most weeks. Which puts the pressure on Salah every week.

Yes he'll come off a lot of the time, but a couple of big hitters manages the risk.
Going without Lukaku this next run of games would take bravery. He has built a career on battering the fodder. We all know he'll not do much against better teams.

I do like the Cancelo - TAA - Rudiger mixer though. And I've been dead against the myth of Cancelo this last couple of seasons. But he seems to have more end product this season, and with Mendy out the picture, he's only got Walker and Zinky to battle, but can play either side, unlike the other 2.

 

[RDCR07]

Never considered dropping big Antonio... Might have to try that draft. Thanks brother!

Yeah I’m strongly debating dropping him. I have a week to make that decision. I know I will have to pay 0.2-0.3 more if I want him back but that’s okay.

 

[Sarni]

Some interesting ideas and strategies.

The no big striker one isn't one I buy into though. Yes Antonio, Bamford and Jiminez say, are 3 decent to good options, but you wouldn't feel confident about captaining any of them most weeks. Which puts the pressure on Salah every week.

Yes he'll come off a lot of the time, but a couple of big hitters manages the risk.
Going without Lukaku this next run of games would take bravery. He has built a career on battering the fodder. We all know he'll not do much against better teams.

I do like the Cancelo - TAA - Rudiger mixer though. And I've been dead against the myth of Cancelo this last couple of seasons. But he seems to have more end product this season, and with Mendy out the picture, he's only got Walker and Zinky to battle, but can play either side, unlike the other 2.

I am keeping Lukaku for now but not sure I will feel more confident captaining him than I would Jimenez, Bamford or Antonio v bottom half teams. He tends to drop deeper or drift to the wing more, and he will also be benched for a few of these games as Chelsea will want him fresh for CL.

 

[Moby]

Lukaku flagged at 75%. Muscle injury.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Lukaku flagged at 75%. Muscle injury.

Damn. I have bench to cover though.

I guess we will see Lukaku rotated maybe even against Norwich.

 

[Gio]

Damn. I have bench to cover though.

I guess we will see Lukaku rotated maybe even against Norwich.

Going by Martinez's comments, he's a bit shagged after the France game. Take the next international off and he should be fine after 9 days rest. But aye Chelsea not cruising their Champions League group will probably lead to some rotation in the league to ensure freshness until they're in a safer position in their group.

 

[RDCR07]

Lukaku flagged at 75%. Muscle injury.

Good for Brentford I guess. I’m still keeping him. I have Toney and Mbeumo on the bench. If Lukaku misses next game it’s fine. He will be rested and ready to go against Norwich!! Tasty captaincy matchup.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Going by Martinez's comments, he's a bit shagged after the France game. Take the next international off and he should be fine after 9 days rest. But aye Chelsea not cruising their Champions League group will probably lead to some rotation in the league to ensure freshness until they're in a safer position in their group.

With Tuchel you just know there can be rotation. If fully fit I expected him to play every game. Now logically for Tuchel you would rest him in one of the easiest games. Thus Malmö or Norwich and league cup. I think Malmö game is easiest and Werner should be able to destroy them too. Still with only 3 points a defeat to Malmö could ruin everything. I am swedish and know Malmö are weak at CL level, but they have caused many upsets before.

 

[Ali Dia]

Lose top striker(s) and still have that Def/mid.

Don't see the trade off if I'm honest.

You can only captain one player and Salah and Son cover you well against anyone. You just have to look at Salah against City and Chelsea. Most regretted not captaining him last weekend. The defence is probably the 3 most in form and nailed you can get.

A midfield with Salah and Son has 30 plus goals without paying the extra 2.5/1.5 million for Ronaldo/Kane/Lukaku who at best will still probably only get you around another 5 goals more than Son or the mid priced strikers for 4.5 more . At the end of the day It’s just not worth it unless they are your captain more often than not

Raph and Saka are amongst the best projected value picks in the game (about 7 goals and 7 assists each) I definitely think there’s method to look for maximum value per million spent instead of holding out hoping for star names go on a run.

Say you get Toney for 6.3 and Jiminez for 7.5 = 13.8. 1.2 more than Ronaldo. For that you get the extra 2 points every week so Ronaldo has to score or assist to beat that and you also have double the chance to score points. If you aren’t captaining Ronaldo the most he’s probably going to get you is 10 points. 2 middle range strikers could easily beat that if one has a great game or at least keep you in touch if they both blank and don’t get booked. Ronaldo/Lukaku go quiet or get rotated for a few weeks their 2 pointers/blanks just aren’t worth it for that money.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

With Tuchel you just know there can be rotation. If fully fit I expected him to play every game. Now logically for Tuchel you would rest him in one of the easiest games. Thus Malmö or Norwich and league cup. I think Malmö game is easiest and Werner should be able to destroy them too. Still with only 3 points a defeat to Malmö could ruin everything. I am swedish and know Malmö are weak at CL level, but they have caused many upsets before.

He should also be able to score tap ins and penalties, yet…

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

You can only captain one player and Salah and Son cover you well against anyone. You just have to look at Salah against City and Chelsea. Most regretted not captaining him last weekend. The defence is probably the 3 most in form and nailed you can get.

A midfield with Salah and Son has 30 plus goals without paying the extra 2.5/1.5 million for Ronaldo/Kane/Lukaku who at best will still probably only get you around another 5 goals more than Son or the mid priced strikers for 4.5 more . At the end of the day It’s just not worth it unless they are your captain more often than not

Raph and Saka are amongst the best projected value picks in the game (about 7 goals and 7 assists each) I definitely think there’s method to look for maximum value per million spent instead of holding out hoping for star names go on a run.

Say you get Toney for 6.3 and Jiminez for 7.5 = 13.8. 1.2 more than Ronaldo. For that you get the extra 2 points every week so Ronaldo has to score or assist to beat that and you also have double the chance to score points. If you aren’t captaining Ronaldo the most he’s probably going to get you is 10 points. 2 middle range strikers could easily beat that if one has a great game or at least keep you in touch if they both blank and don’t get booked. Ronaldo/Lukaku go quiet or get rotated for a few weeks their 2 pointers/blanks just aren’t worth it for that money.

Short(ish) post alert.

“Ronaldo/Kane/Lukaku who at best will still probably only get you around another 5 goals more than Son”.

I wouldn’t bet my house on it, but I would be amazed if Son gets within five goals of those three.

(And I captained Salah v City. Looking at the Caf league, a lot did)

 

[Sandikan]

You can only captain one player and Salah and Son cover you well against anyone. You just have to look at Salah against City and Chelsea. Most regretted not captaining him last weekend. The defence is probably the 3 most in form and nailed you can get.

A midfield with Salah and Son has 30 plus goals without paying the extra 2.5/1.5 million for Ronaldo/Kane/Lukaku who at best will still probably only get you around another 5 goals more than Son or the mid priced strikers for 4.5 more . At the end of the day It’s just not worth it unless they are your captain more often than not

Raph and Saka are amongst the best projected value picks in the game (about 7 goals and 7 assists each) I definitely think there’s method to look for maximum value per million spent instead of holding out hoping for star names go on a run.

Say you get Toney for 6.3 and Jiminez for 7.5 = 13.8. 1.2 more than Ronaldo. For that you get the extra 2 points every week so Ronaldo has to score or assist to beat that and you also have double the chance to score points. If you aren’t captaining Ronaldo the most he’s probably going to get you is 10 points. 2 middle range strikers could easily beat that if one has a great game or at least keep you in touch if they both blank and don’t get booked. Ronaldo/Lukaku go quiet or get rotated for a few weeks their 2 pointers/blanks just aren’t worth it for that money.

Always interesting to hear some different takes on things, especially logical stuff like the above.

Can I ask what sort of finishing positions you have had the last couple of years?
I know there's different tiers of fantasy player, with some making the likes of some of us frequent posters look like casuals.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Any hidden gems in midfield for cheap? With Lukaku a doubt I feel getting Raphinha that may not play is not worth it. Could just wait one more week with him.

Mbeumo or Toney can wait as well. Douglas Luiz is he worth it playing games at times or just bench fodder.

I guess Saka is the one that catch the eye, but not fully trusting Arsenal.

 

[Sandikan]

Any hidden gems in midfield for cheap? With Lukaku a doubt I feel getting Raphinha that may not play is not worth it. Could just wait one more week with him.

Mbeumo or Toney can wait as well. Douglas Luiz is he worth it playing games at times or just bench fodder.

I guess Saka is the one that catch the eye, but not fully trusting Arsenal.

Luiz plays every game, and has to be the best bet for the cheapie midfielder.

 

[Ali Dia]

Always interesting to hear some different takes on things, especially logical stuff like the above.

Can I ask what sort of finishing positions you have had the last couple of years?
I know there's different tiers of fantasy player, with some making the likes of some of us frequent posters look like casuals.

I only started playing it properly last year during covid but I took loads of hits trying to always have the best team and figure the game out. Previously i used to let my team slide around this time each year but I’m enjoying it a lot more now chatting about it on here and checking out stuff online and thinking before making hits. Ive gone from 80k to 350k at the minute. Funnily enough I think I’ve started sliding down the ratings mostly because the Utd assets haven’t returned in the last few weeks. Time to cut them unfortunately. Probably Should have started weeks ago.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Luiz plays every game, and has to be the best bet for the cheapie midfielder.

Yeah I plan to play 4-4-2/3-5-2 though. Is he good enough to start games?

Like he is a defensive midfielder, but take corners right and some free kicks.

Maybe a bit like Ward Prowse, but not as good.

 

[Gio]

With Tuchel you just know there can be rotation. If fully fit I expected him to play every game. Now logically for Tuchel you would rest him in one of the easiest games. Thus Malmö or Norwich and league cup. I think Malmö game is easiest and Werner should be able to destroy them too. Still with only 3 points a defeat to Malmö could ruin everything. I am swedish and know Malmö are weak at CL level, but they have caused many upsets before.

You’re telling me mate.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

You’re telling me mate.

Not in the group stage, but playoff. Against Salzburg for example and against Rangers with 10 men.

In general I think as the group stage starts they are a bit tired from playing league and playoff. Swedish league start at spring and thus they are at the end of the season.

They got smashed like 9-0 vs Real Madrid one time which was after the swedish league had ended.

 

[Sandikan]

I only started playing it properly last year during covid but I took loads of hits trying to always have the best team and figure the game out. Previously i used to let my team slide around this time each year but I’m enjoying it a lot more now chatting about it on here and checking out stuff online and thinking before making hits. Ive gone from 80k to 350k at the minute. Funnily enough I think I’ve started sliding down the ratings mostly because the Utd assets haven’t returned in the last few weeks. Time to cut them unfortunately. Probably Should have started weeks ago.

The biggest rule I've found to be key year in year out, is back the big hitters.
They always give you a puncher's chance.

To go without Lukaku and Ronaldo at certain times seems a huge risk as those mid tier strikers are mid tier for a reason.

And whenever I doubt stuff like TAA for 7.5m, I remember he's a 2 in one player - defender at a big team, as well as playing like a midfielder. So that 7.5m isn't steep in the scheme of things.

 

[Sandikan]

Yeah I plan to play 4-4-2/3-5-2 though. Is he good enough to start games?

Like he is a defensive midfielder, but take corners right and some free kicks.

Maybe a bit like Ward Prowse, but not as good.

Just a centre midfielder who I think takes some set pieces.
He won't do much, but he'll always play, and occasionally find you extra. A rotate with your 3rd striker job, or cover for unexpected benchings.

 

[Ali Dia]

The biggest rule I've found to be key year in year out, is back the big hitters.
They always give you a puncher's chance.

To go without Lukaku and Ronaldo at certain times seems a huge risk as those mid tier strikers are mid tier for a reason.

And whenever I doubt stuff like TAA for 7.5m, I remember he's a 2 in one player - defender at a big team, as well as playing like a midfielder. So that 7.5m isn't steep in the scheme of things.

I love TAA for fpl. I feel like he’s probably the best value in the game. He can score or assist from set pieces, major clean sheet potential and he’s firing dangerous crosses into a deadly front 3.

I feel that Son and Salah are similar in that respect, playing as strikers but listed as midfielders and they are tried and trusted FPL assets as opposed to an older Ronaldo we are trying to acclimatise to and Lukaku who can’t seem to score against better teams. Son and salah are always a major threat.

I appreciate all your advice on here

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Luiz plays every game, and has to be the best bet for the cheapie midfielder.

Gets booked most games

 

[Sandikan]

Gets booked most games

Oh no, not this "most" myth nonsense again

We had it last year about how "most" people had xx yy and zz player, and it'd be 20 or 30%.

Quick check of Luiz record.

6 games, 1 booking.

Last season, equivalent of almost 31 90min appearances, 8 bookings.
Similar the season before.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

I love TAA for fpl. I feel like he’s probably the best value in the game. He can score or assist from set pieces, major clean sheet potential and he’s firing dangerous crosses into a deadly front 3.

I feel that Son and Salah are similar in that respect, playing as strikers but listed as midfielders and they are tried and trusted FPL assets as opposed to an older Ronaldo we are trying to acclimatise to and Lukaku who can’t seem to score against better teams. Son and salah are always a major threat.

I appreciate all your advice on here

Remember, there are less good teams than average/bad teams so overall Lukaku will do well. He will be heavily captained against Norwich and if he bangs a couple that week, which he should, you will fall hugely due to his EO%

I get your point but a lot of FPL is covering the big hitters and using your differentials to climb up the rank.

You can have Lukaku, Son, Salah and TAA without compromising too much on overall team (I have a draft earlier this thread that has a team with them 4 plus a good GK, a fully premium defense, Raphinha and Antonio).

It will hugely hurt your rank every time one of CR7 or Lukaku bang and you don't have one of them...

Just my two cents.