Fantasy Football Tips Gameweek 11
Welcome to Fantasy Football Tips Gameweek 11.
Over a quarter of the way through the 2019–20 FPL season, yet I sense that many FPL managers are feeling more than three-quarters done with their squads, largely due to strings of relatively low-scoring GWs that have been interspersed with a few anomalous hauls. Very few enjoyed seeing Leicester’s trio that comprised Vardy, Pérez and Chilwell outscore the combined weekend point hauls from all 15 of the players who’re more popular than Vardy himself…
However, in a positive light, almost 74% of the season’s matches are still to be played. No matter how many potential points you’ve missed out on — regardless of price rises — the figurative boats haven’t sailed off. Far from it, actually, as nobody’s (quite) broken through the 75-point mark yet; Salah averaged 281 points over his two full Liverpool seasons. Any old tycoon knows that it’s never too late to get involved: Bruce Willis and Patrick Stewart spring to mind, not forgetting the late Hugh Hefner, of course. Just as their youthful partners hadn’t even been born when they were finding fame, many key FPL players haven’t emerged — or perhaps even been signed — yet, so let’s return to the continual search for elusive points.
Goalkeepers
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Top shelf: David de Gea (£5.5) has conceded 10 goals thus far, which is only two fewer than the best Premier League defences, but he’s been flying under the radar. AT has already kindly highlighted that Man United now have both the short- and long-term fixtures to warrant investment. Note, however, that a fully fit Alisson Becker (£5.8) looks primed to provide his 7.1% ownership with even more value. The Bear has a promising schedule too, but as your Liverpool quota may already be full, DdG represents a differential premium alternative.
Mid-price: Rui Patrício (£5.2) has a name (‘Rui Pedro dos Santos Patrício ComM’) that’s longer than my list of inspiring reasons to buy him but, just as GP’s own Tips article from last week detailed, Wolves are becoming an increasingly reliable defensive team once more. Kasper Schmeichel (£5.1) boasts appealing fixtures as well — both goalkeepers have risen in price due to their teams’ recent upturns in fortune — seeing the British pound sterling symbol being used in this context feels ironically misleading at best…
Bargain basement: Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.4) made 12 saves during his heroics for Spurs against Liverpool’s bombardment last weekend. His price, coupled with Lloris’ clown injury likely keeping him out for 2019 and beyond, makes this a big opportunity. He nearly assisted a goal when Son struck the crossbar in the 2nd half of that almighty match.
Defenders
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Top shelf: Ricardo Pereira (£6.3) has played every Premier League minute so far, scored twice, plays in the joint-best Premier League defence — he’s got plenty left in the tank. Tank-ception. I needn’t even remind you that Liverpool’s pair of potent full-backs are worthy of almost every squad.
Mid-price: Fikayo Tomori (£4.8) has now started 7 consecutive Premier League matches for Chelsea — this will have probably inspired Giroud to take down any salacious bedroom posters of himself and replace them with a “goôorgeousss” Tomori shrine. As for the rest of us, merely investing in him should suffice, given that his fixtures and price have remained equally appealing.
Bargain basement: Jamaal Lascelles (£4.4) scored his first goal of the season last weekend, salvaging a point against Wolves, saving Rosco’s blushes. GP and init were presumably ready to pounce. Aside from that, though, Lascelles has more traditional defensive merit: other than away-match defeats to Norwich, Liverpool and Leicester so far, the Newcastle backline has only conceded one goal or fewer in each match. They’ve got a deceptively tight unit back there. Steve Bruce’s real problem? They’ve not scored multiple times in any of those matches — Lascelles is now their joint-top goalscorer for the season — which contrasts nicely with the following sections! Or so you’d hope.
Midfielders
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Top shelf: ‘Raheem De Sterling’ (£12.1 + £10.2) should really be marketed as a single player. It suddenly feels wrong to have just one. Similar to separating two (albeit ferocious) kittens from the same litter shortly after birth. Or having a public Twitter feud without, say, Coleen’s or Rebekah’s input. Don’t let Mohamed Salah (£12.4) out of your sights either: his goalscoring revival (that Champions League brace notwithstanding) may now be kickstarted by that penalty against Spurs and, as ever, his underlying shot statistics bode very well. Except for his theoretically ‘lesser’ upcoming teams’ defences.
Mid-price: Leicester and Chelsea both boast midfields that are, quite frankly, FPL goldmines. I don’t own any representatives, naturally, which explains a lot. Leicester’s midfield seems considerably less prone to rotation; Youri Tielemans (£6.5) appears to provide slightly more value than his counterparts right now. His output consistency might be concerning, but he finished the 2018–19 season with a flurry of regular assists and coupled one with a goal in the EFL Cup in midweek, which furthers his prospects. There’s a mild temptation to float Anthony Martial (£7.6) as a differential option, with a mere 4.1% ownership, but even Man United’s upcoming schedule barely outweighs their utterly toothless attack.
Bargain basement: Adama Traoré (£5.1) destroyed Man City in an away match. What does that mean for the Arsenal defence? Afterwards, several kind fixtures follow, which should allow Adama to convert his raw athleticism and power into points.
Forwards
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Top shelf: Jamie Vardy (£9.3) broke my heart. Grudges aside, looking at Leicester’s fixtures, there’s no reason for the new top-scoring FPL player to relent. How dare he hit such fine form whilst his wife’s heavily pregnant. Also, with three sumptuous home matches in his upcoming fixtures, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1) could present his owners with optimal GW13 and GW15 captaincy opportunities if Liverpool falter.
Mid-price: Tammy Abraham (£7.8) continues to dominate this bracket, despite scoring just once since his initial flurry of goals, with The Pukki Party™ transforming from a psychedelic, sweat-inducing, cake-filled mosh pit into what I can only describe now as an unsupervised piñata session for the legally blind. I’d like to suggest Chris Wood (£6.2) as a novel addition to the pack: he’d scored four goals in as many matches before missing last weekend through injury, but even if he doesn’t make Sheffield United away, the following few fixtures for Burnley should suit his heading prowess. Keep a look out.
Bargain basement: Aaron Connolly (£4.6) is, at just 19 years old, making my impulsive selection of Gabriel Martinelli (£4.5) look downright foolish. Braces of goals and assists across three matches is impressive for any forward, regardless of price, but especially for some teenager who’s gradually helping Brighton to become savages at home. Norwich look primed to be the next victims.
Cheers for persevering with my first attempt at writing a Tips article! Good luck.
Thanks for reading Fantasy Football Tips Gameweek 11. This article was written by jamesimmo.
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Two free transfers and £0.1m in the bank.
Transfer our son for KdB (have sterling) and downgrade elsewhere or for martial and upgrade somewhere else?
Thanks
Jamie
Think I’d prefer KDB but it’s your choice
KDB
Seems like a no-brainer with the fixture Jamie.
All set? Two free transfers done. One million in the bank
I’d probably switch the last 2 on the bench if I was nit-picking.
Done Rico is last on bench like he is most weeks again
He’s first on mine at the minute
Yep, looks good!!
Good to go Smash. I see you’ve finally gotten rid of Digne
Very solid team.
Any thoughts for Martial on the long term (for mount in your case).
looks set to me Smash
Really like it smash!
Great squad. I’m about to Vardy and Connolly in for Pukki and Wilson too
Interesting…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/10/31/liverpool-debate-fielding-two-different-teams-two-different/
Hey guys, here is my predicament:
As you can see there are a couple of potential problem points in my team, namely:
– Otamendi
– CHO
I’ve freed up 1.9m with my 1 FT this week which gives me some good options.
1. Otamendi to TAA
2. CHO to Mount
3. Otamendi to Rico/Tomori/Cancelo and then CHO to Mount.
Doing any of the above involves a -4 this week which considering Guilbert is my bench defender might be worth considering.
Or I just risk it and assess with a FT next week. My rank is pretty poor though so I keen to stop the rot.
Any thoughts?
Hey guys, here is my predicament:
As you can see there are a couple of potential problem points in my team, namely:
– Otamendi
– CHO
I’ve freed up 1.9m with my 1 FT this week which gives me some good options.
1. Otamendi to TAA
2. CHO to Mount
3. Otamendi to Rico/Tomori/Cancelo and then CHO to Mount.
Doing any of the above involves a -4 this week which considering Guilbert is my bench defender might be worth considering.
Or I just risk it and assess with a FT next week. My rank is pretty poor though so I keen to stop the rot.
Any thoughts?
Given I don’t think Ota plays a defender is prob priority.
beno
I think jumping between Chelsea midfielders is asking for trouble. CHO is only just back and will play probably as much as any other. I don’t see him as a problem at all.
Otamendi to TAA sounds perfect. He’s been unlucky not to be scoring better judging on what I’ve seen.
Thanks both. Would you do it for -4?
Yes I would beno unless you aware of some reason u think Ota plays.
You can’t just do Otamendi to TAA for free just now?
Nope already used the FT to get the funds.
Misread the original post.
If I was to bring in a defender for a -4, then it would be Trent.
Man that was an epic fail :dash: sorry guys
You have tammy so your not stuck for Chelsea cover. Taa is a good call. Plays city the week after though…
It was indeed
No problemo mate, all good and Otamendi to TAA by a country mile for me!
Cheers Zed. For -4? Worst case scenario then is that Ota plays and gets a CS haha!
Otamendi played 90 in the cup, will he even start? I think he won’t start… Thinl the hit is worth it, if not now then definitely in the long run!
Asking again cause I’m confused.
Kun or Auba out for Vardy and then Douglass to Martial.
Leaning towards Kun as I have KdB and Sterling and Ozil will help Auba a lot
Kun. Rotation will irritate you.
It has been for so long
Probably Aguero, like I will. I’m just not keen on it ahead of this weekend . . . .
GP same…. but got to bite the bullet I guess
I don’t think I’ll do it this week though.
Not sure if I’d fancy losing kun before the Southampton game. He showed his worth midweek and only played an extra 5 minutes the jesus.
Not saying city will go score
9. But they have a better chance the leicester again. Just up to pep if he starts…
Pep hates FPL.
At least we can ASSUME Sterling and KdB will start.
Just watch Sterling starts as a false 9
Sterling is locked in as my captain. As long as he starts dont mind where he is :wacko:
All done here as well.Have been busy bringing Vardy and Sterling for Kun and Son which resulted still having Pukki. The plan is to have 2 FT over the last IB and then deal with him and Ota. In the mean time the hopes are that he might get something against Brighton or Norwich 😀
Do you think Ota starts Ivan ?
Nobody knows anymore Dreamer, apart from Pep :no:
I’d put Soyuncu ahead of both Cantwell and Rico.
You are right GP. I might even chance him on the pitch. LEI record is not that bad against CP.
I was going to say that yeah. Perhaps he gets in ahead of Dunk.
Yep, I am going with that :good:
Dunk first on the bench in case Ota is AWOL again.
Ivan, I think you’re looking at that table wrong. That’s four straight wins in Crystal Palace’s favour. That said, Leicester are a much different team now and so should turn that around.