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His goal took me back into the top 50K, currently at 43K
Admittedly last year you could bank on a larger group of players being consistent.
By the end of this season I am probably going to finish 200 points better off.
I almost brought him in the week before his massive four goal haul, but didn't want to take a hit to do it. Afterwards I had other transfers to prioritise…
Yeah, I've not been able to pick up enough points this year. Looking at my gameweek ranks, there's been many difficult gameweeks where I've ranked 2-3m or lower, along with a few decent ones. Picking the right captain and finding a team that delivers from gameweek to gameweek has been really hard. To make things worse, I've spent more time on FPL this season that last season!
You're having a great season! You were quite early on the Fernandes train, weren't you? He delivered from the start, so that definitely had an impact on the overall rank from the time he started playing for United. It sort of reminds me of my first season (2017/18), when Salah had his first season at Liverpool. I had him in my gameweek team from gameweek 1, much because the price he had then made my team structure easier to work with. Far from everyone had him in their teams then. And he started delivering straight away – and consistently. Several podcasts and FPL people thought he just had a good start and that he wouldn't be able to keep it up, but as it was my first season, I found it easier to just put the armband on him almost every gameweek, and worry about transfers instead. And it really paid off; he kept delivering goals and assists all through the season, taking me to an 83k overall rank in the end, and 2223 points. I must have plenty of luck to reach that many goals now.
GW1 really set my season up well, it was one of the highest scores of the season for me, a good start is vital I think. Pre disruption I was 16K and before the league was disrupted I really felt momentum and believed I would get top 10K. Unfortunately I have just not recaptured the focus and good form and fortune I have built up. Really hope I can still get a top 50K rank. This GW I have had a 10K red arrow drop to 45K, its going to be close.
To be honest yesterday because of my catastrophic Triple Captain and not looking ahead at F. A. Cup games I really thought I may throw away the lead in our league.
Speaking of F. A. Cup, very tricky knowing which assets will play in the next GW after the Cup matches. Dare I keep Sterling and KDB and risk another debacle...
Indeed, having a Liverpool defence double-up really paid off for many managers this season. Other priorities prevented me from benefiting from that myself, and that has no doubt had an impact on my season – the first half at least.
As for having a good start; it's not really necessary. I've seen teams that have been pretty low in the rankings 10-15 gameweeks into the season (and even longer too), but after some decent captaincy picks and transfers, they have soared up the rankings into top 100k and better. But to do that, they've a streak of good decisions, which isn't always easy in FPL. It's no doubt better to get a good start, and build on that. Jay Egersdorff, a long-time FPL player, predicted that in order to finish inside the top 100k, you usually need a consistency of scoring around 60 points on average. My own average is 58,7 at the moment, which fits well with Egersdorff's calculations, as I'm at 140k right now.
I think the break has turned things upside down for many. The unlimited transfers in the first gameweek after the restart gave many a new opportunity to build squad, whereas those who used the break to build their teams maybe felt that the unlimited transfers made their efforts during the break useless. For my own part, this impacted my chip strategy, and I didn't benefit from the Bench Boost…boost many got. I used the Free Hit instead as I already felt I had a decent squad, but in hindsight I should have done what many managers did, with playing the Bench Boost. I've never been able to catch up those points since the restart.
I don't think anyone will catch up with you now! It must take some enormous scores to do so – which also tells that you've had a great season! As for the FA Cup, it really makes things difficult to predict. Ideally, I want to captain a City or United asset, and the way my team looks like now, I will probably have to, even with the uncertainty of cup rotation. I'm also debating wether to play the Bench Boost this gameweek or not. If I do, I'm looking at taking a -8 hit in order to field a decent squad, which is very, very risky. It could pay off, but it will take more luck than I've had so far this season! Alternatively, I can play it next gameweek, saving a transfer, and do a mini wildcard. But as it's the last gameweek of the season, rotation might be just as heavy then…
Think I am for the first time since restart going to do nothing, my only dilemma is Antonio or Greenwood. I have a feeling the United will beat West Ham though likely to consede and Greenwood will he be rested for the F. A. Cup.
I will likely have Antonio as first sub
When in doubt, doing nothing is always and option. It's surprising how often it works out. You don't fancy playing Antonio? I see some managers tat own Antonio, are benching him though.
I'm looking at three different options myself, but I'm yet to decide. One includes playing the Bench Boost with a -8/-12, one is doing nothing, and the third option is to make one transfer.
Swapped Greenwood to bench, I may change my mind again lol
I did think Sterling to Salah though I am 0.1m short, plus Liverpool v Chelsea usually not high scoring and how motivated are Liverpool right now?
Hits with bench boost is worth doing
Looks good! Antonio sub is risky, but might pay off if West Ham are on the beach already.
Had too many doubts going through with that many hits (despite the fact that I should play more aggressively in the final stages of the season); ended up doing nothing at all, which leaves me two free transfers for gameweek 38, and Bench Boost to play. Team is:
McCarthy
Alexander-Arnold – Doherty – Aurier
David Silva – De Bruyne – Fernandes (C) – Salah
Jesus – Greenwood – Rashford
(Foster – Stephens – Fernández – Hayden)
That's a good line up, I would have got Salah in for Sterling if I only had that 0.1m in the bank extra.
I have a feeling Antonio may be involved for me as I expect one player to drop out either KDB or Sterling, with Pep roulette its almost a given. I try to stay away from City players as even though they deliver now and then they could be benched for a few weeks. As its David Silva's last few games for the club I suspect he will play the remainder of the season.
Looking forward to GW38 City and Arsenal have great home fixtures with potential of huge scores. Glad I kept hold of Sterling with two free transfers that last GW is set up nicely.
Salah leads the captaincy picks this gameweek, with five manager backing him against Chelsea. Fernandes is the second most popular option, playing West Ham. Good luck everyone!
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I'll get back to you all with the gameweek winner update later; simply forgot to do it before the deadline, sorry!
The final deadline of the season is next Sunday, at 15:00 UK time, which means we'll get a bit more time deciding what to do with our teams!
I figured it was "good enough" of a team to field this gameweek. With the uncertainty around the cup – and Aurier, for obvious reasons – I found it best to just sit tight and do nothing. Stephens and (less positive) Fernández to come on if rotation hits hard.
We have to expect some rotation, so I wouldn't be surprised if you'll have Antonio coming on. Couldn't ask for a better sub though!
Yes, having two free transfers for gameweek 38 can be a huge advantage. As mentioned on a FPL stream earlier: "There's points to have this gameweek too" – but given that there's so many factors at play with the FA Cup and everything, having two free transfers gives you more options.
I have a feeling Arsenal may beat City tonight, though it will be down to City missing chances as they will dominate possession. Lacazette surely will start he is the danger man for sure, I expect him to score.
I wish I was that optimistic about Arsenal's chances, but I think City will absolutely destroy Arsenal. The gap between those two teams is simply too large.
Norwich down to ten men, though can Burnley take advantage
Unfortunately I don't have BT sport so cant watch the game, thankfully Man United V Chelsea is on terrestrial TV tomorrow.
Burnley goal Chris Wood
The PL rights are owned by one distributor over here, so we don't have the headache of having to have multiple subscriptions to watch the PL games. Rights to other leagues and tournaments are owned by different distributors though, so to watch all the big league requires several subscriptions.
I already pay for Sky and Amazon so refuse to pay for BT. Man United were on BT last game v Palace. I avoided the score and watched the whole match on MUTV at Midnight. I tend to do the same with European games as BT have CL and Euroopa League rights.
You're lucky there's a MUTV then! Nothing like that for Arsenal, unfortunately. I don't pay for more than a subscription covering the PL myself, and my regular TV subscription covers most of the rest.
MUTV is £7.99 its handy for pre season games and games mentioned, though I tend to unsubscribe when nothing is happening, I am not a big fan of watching old matches I have already seen. Sport for me is all about the emotions in the moment which cant be recreated on a rewatch, I think that's why films about sport often fail.
I am surprised Arsenal don't provide a similar online channel, though admittedly I have not checked what other teams do.
That's not a bad price actually. Well worth it if you're a United fan.
I think Arsenal could benefit from a similar platform; they have match coverage and some live streams, but I don't think it's comparable to MUTV. No full matches at least. I do wonder though, if the corona situation might make teams look at similar solutions for extra revenue, now that fans can't go to the stadiums.
Have you just sold him?
FPL has Pope as man of the match... against 9 men :-O
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I see Arsenal are leading going into half time
No, I didn't buy him! One of my options going into this gameweek was to get him instead of saving the transfer…
That's strange? He's a bonus points magnet though.
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I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED!
I had a feeling City would lose, in front of goal the loss of Aguero is catching up with them. Jesus and Sterling grab goals though City really don't have anyone prolific at the moment.
Maybe that's why you're having such a great FPL season? :-? :D
I didn't expect this. At. all. Arsenal were lucky against Liverpool, and I thought City would punish them if they played like they did Wednesday. Couldn't be happier being wrong!
Football really is a funny old game and often difficult to predict lol
Ings has scored again, one good decision I made during restart, hopefully he will get more. I read that the Bournemouth defence is decimated by injurys etc.
I was surprised Rodri and Fernandinho were on the bench for City, when I saw that I felt Arsenal had an even better chance.