The Preview: GW3 - A thread
Greetings everyone. Welcome to my latest preview thread where I address the most common FPL dilemmas before GW3:
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Q) What to do with Robertson? Is it worth using two free transfers to swap him to Luis Diaz?
In this section, I also cover James, Cucurella and Perisic.
I watched the Liverpool-Palace game the other day and my first thought after reading my Twitter timeline post-match...
In this section, I also cover James, Cucurella and Perisic.
I watched the Liverpool-Palace game the other day and my first thought after reading my Twitter timeline post-match...
... was to stop people from knee-jerking into a Robertson to Diaz transfer. I noticed that Robertson was constantly getting into goal scoring positions and looked a threat every single time Liverpool attacked. I expect both him and Diaz to score similarly and just because...
... Diaz outscored Robertson on a one-off occasion, it doesn’t mean that Robertson becomes a bad option overnight. He still remains an excellent pick and one who I expect to get plenty of points in the weeks to come – Liverpool have been given a greater than 50% chance of...
... recording a clean sheet in three of their next five fixtures by the bookmakers.
However, having given it some second thought, I am beginning to warm to the merits of a potential switch from Robertson to Diaz. I say that because even though I expect both him and...
However, having given it some second thought, I am beginning to warm to the merits of a potential switch from Robertson to Diaz. I say that because even though I expect both him and...
... Diaz to score similarly, I also expect someone like James, Perisic or Cucurella to potentially outscore the likes of Neto by a significant margin. So something like Diaz + James/Perisic/Cucurella should be better than Robertson + Neto over the long term...
... This also allows you to have a £8m midfield slot which can be useful with the number of options available in the price bracket. The £5-6m midfield price bracket is something which I personally do not want to rely on.
James would be my first choice to bring in if...
James would be my first choice to bring in if...
... you don’t own him - only Alexander-Arnold recorded a better xGi per 90 among defenders than him last season. We have seen time and again how explosive an asset James can be – to be honest, I would pay even £6.5m for him! He's also taking a share of the set pieces which...
... also adds to his appeal.
Despite being a defender, he's already first for xGi and big chance involvements among all Chelsea players this season. Chelsea are scheduled to play Leeds, Leicester, Southampton, West Ham and Fulham in their next five fixtures - I see...
Despite being a defender, he's already first for xGi and big chance involvements among all Chelsea players this season. Chelsea are scheduled to play Leeds, Leicester, Southampton, West Ham and Fulham in their next five fixtures - I see...
... plenty of points in the weeks to come. Fasten your seatbelts!
If you already own James, then both Cucurella and Perisic have the potential to go big.
Tuchel's quotes regarding Cucurella were very positive:
"Cucurella has more of a feeling for the rhythm & intensity of...
If you already own James, then both Cucurella and Perisic have the potential to go big.
Tuchel's quotes regarding Cucurella were very positive:
"Cucurella has more of a feeling for the rhythm & intensity of...
... the matches than Chilwell at the moment. We keep Chilwell for substitutions because he’s an intense runner but after his long injury he lacks a bit of rhythm."
He was also on corners against Spurs which could bode well for him in bonus accumulation going forward...
He was also on corners against Spurs which could bode well for him in bonus accumulation going forward...
... Cucurella accumulated an eye-catching 57 touches in the final third as well - the most of any outfielder in the game. The only question mark remains regarding his ability to start with midweek fixtures coming up. There is an argument that Thiago Silva, Koulibaly and...
... Fofana could be the partnership Tuchel prefers going forward. What I like about Cucurella here is his ability to play left centre back as well - I don't think Thiago Silva will play matches in midweek at his age so Tuchel can choose to play Chilwell as the wing back and...
... Cucurella as the left sided centre back on such occasions.
Ivan Perisic is probably the most high upside differential that could come into play in GW3. Spurs are playing in the early kick-off this Gameweek, so there is every chance we get early team news before the...
Ivan Perisic is probably the most high upside differential that could come into play in GW3. Spurs are playing in the early kick-off this Gameweek, so there is every chance we get early team news before the...
... deadline. If he starts, I see Perisic as a big differential with crazy upside and a good run of fixtures to come. So far, I'm yet to come across a single predicted lineup on the Spurs fan forums which doesn't have Perisic in it. The fact that Sessegnon had a poor game...
... and Perisic delivered the crucial assist at the end should work in his favour.
There is a fair argument that Perisic could be rotated in at least one of the fixtures after GW4 due to the midweek fixture congestion (Spurs have a Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday turnaround)...
There is a fair argument that Perisic could be rotated in at least one of the fixtures after GW4 due to the midweek fixture congestion (Spurs have a Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday turnaround)...
... but there is a 15 pointer somewhere in there that is waiting to happen.
Q) Who to captain in GW3?
I would prefer Salah.
Liverpool have scored 11 goals in the previous three games against Man United while Salah has five in his previous three against them. Man United are a team woefully low on confidence - protests have been planned ahead of...
I would prefer Salah.
Liverpool have scored 11 goals in the previous three games against Man United while Salah has five in his previous three against them. Man United are a team woefully low on confidence - protests have been planned ahead of...
... the fixture by the fans and if Liverpool get an early goal, this could turn into a rout. With Nunez's suspension, Firmino should start which should also work in Salah's favour and he should hog the majority of the goal involvements.
Both Salah and Jesus have been given...
Both Salah and Jesus have been given...
... a 45% chance to score by the bookmakers this week but I think the Egyptian has a slightly higher ceiling as a result of the extra goal and clean sheet point he can get because of his classification as a midfielder. Further, the bookmakers have given Liverpool a 40% chance...
... of scoring two or more goals as compared to 38% to Arsenal this Gameweek.
Haaland is a contender as well, but I'm not personally considering him because Newcastle's defensive statistics this calendar year have been very solid.
Haaland is a contender as well, but I'm not personally considering him because Newcastle's defensive statistics this calendar year have been very solid.
Q) Who is the best Nunez replacement?
Jesus would be my first choice if you don't have him.
Seven shots in the box, four big chance involvements, 15 penalty area touches with an expected goal involvement (xGi) of 2+ were league leading totals from Gabriel Jesus this Gameweek...
Jesus would be my first choice if you don't have him.
Seven shots in the box, four big chance involvements, 15 penalty area touches with an expected goal involvement (xGi) of 2+ were league leading totals from Gabriel Jesus this Gameweek...
... 600,000 FPL managers have transferred him in already and his ownership of 77% is only rising. Such incredible underlying statistics coupled with an astronomical FPL ownership before he plays two promoted sides in succession means that Jesus has to be a priority transfer...
... if you don't own him already. It's gotten to the point where it's too risky to go without him.
If you own Jesus, then I would go with Toney.
With the variety of forward options this season, I feel as if Toney is going under the radar. He's returned in both of his matches...
If you own Jesus, then I would go with Toney.
With the variety of forward options this season, I feel as if Toney is going under the radar. He's returned in both of his matches...
... so far and put to rest any debate about Brentford's creativity without Eriksen.
Brentford have signed Mikkel Damsgaard as well which means that Toney has plenty of creative options behind him. Brentford look to be a team on the up with the fixture run is certainly...
Brentford have signed Mikkel Damsgaard as well which means that Toney has plenty of creative options behind him. Brentford look to be a team on the up with the fixture run is certainly...
... in their favour - they don't face any of last season's top four till Gameweek 12. Even the two games they have against the "big six" in this spell are at home.
With penalties in his locker as well, he looks good to beat his stellar tally of 17 goal involvements...
With penalties in his locker as well, he looks good to beat his stellar tally of 17 goal involvements...
... last season. Another thing to like about him is that he is completely nailed - which is fairly significant considering the midweek fixtures coming up.
Q) What to do Bailey and Neto?
A lot of us FPL managers who banked on Leon Bailey's pre-season form have now been hit with the reality that he is no longer first choice.
Despite the fact that Gerrard talked him up in the pre-match press conference, Bailey...
A lot of us FPL managers who banked on Leon Bailey's pre-season form have now been hit with the reality that he is no longer first choice.
Despite the fact that Gerrard talked him up in the pre-match press conference, Bailey...
... fell victim to a tactical tweak which resulted in Gerrard opting to play two strikers up top in a diamond formation. Unfortunately for Bailey's owners, both Watkins and Ings combined for Villa's first goal which would mean that both have probably secured starts in Villa's...
... next fixture despite the fact that Gerrard claimed that he opted for two strikers in this game specifically to counter Everton's five at the back formation.
This now means that I don't see a situation where Bailey would be a playable option anytime soon - and it makes...
This now means that I don't see a situation where Bailey would be a playable option anytime soon - and it makes...
... little sense to keep him. I don't see Josh Da Silva as an alternative to play every week either - he has been extremely fortunate to score twice from a xG of 0.07.
I don’t think Pedro Neto is a hard sell – as his fixtures after GW3 are decent but I have no problems...
I don’t think Pedro Neto is a hard sell – as his fixtures after GW3 are decent but I have no problems...
... with someone who wants to sell him as I agree with the opinion that most of the midfielders in the £5.5-6m bracket cannot be trusted.
Q) What to do with Trippier?
Trippier has done really well for fantasy managers so this is a bit of a controversial opinion, but I’d sell Trippier because of his upcoming fixtures.
Trippier plays Man City and Liverpool in two of the next three before the fixtures improve...
Trippier has done really well for fantasy managers so this is a bit of a controversial opinion, but I’d sell Trippier because of his upcoming fixtures.
Trippier plays Man City and Liverpool in two of the next three before the fixtures improve...
... after GW5. However, three GWs is a long time in FPL – there are so many defenders that I’d love to own right now. I’d sell.
Q) Who are the best replacements for Rashford?
Both Rodrigo and Pascal Groß have caught my attention.
Rodrigo was second only to Jesus for shots in the box, big chances & xG this weekend and has been playing in more of an advanced position under Jesse Marsch as compared...
Both Rodrigo and Pascal Groß have caught my attention.
Rodrigo was second only to Jesus for shots in the box, big chances & xG this weekend and has been playing in more of an advanced position under Jesse Marsch as compared...
... to the traditional number eight position under predecessor Marcelo Bielsa. It's also worth noting that Patrick Bamford sustained an injury and in his absence, Rodrigo could be on penalties too.
Groß is becoming a genuinely good option as well. He is joint top with...
Groß is becoming a genuinely good option as well. He is joint top with...
... Jesus for shots in the six yard box and second among midfielders for xG in the first two Gameweeks. He could even potentially be on penalties with Neal Maupay rumoured to leave. He is playing just behind Danny Welbeck which allows him to get into promising positions...
... time and again.
As of now, I prefer Groß to Rodrigo because of the immediate fixtures – Rodrigo plays Chelsea and then Brighton away, while Groß has West Ham and then Leeds at home.
As of now, I prefer Groß to Rodrigo because of the immediate fixtures – Rodrigo plays Chelsea and then Brighton away, while Groß has West Ham and then Leeds at home.
Q) Is Mason Mount worth persisting with?
Mount’s underlying numbers have been poor but he is historically known to be a bit of a flat track bully. With Chelsea’s fixtures to come – I’d hold.
Mount’s underlying numbers have been poor but he is historically known to be a bit of a flat track bully. With Chelsea’s fixtures to come – I’d hold.
Q) Is it too early to Wildcard in GW3?
I feel as if most talks of an early Wildcard are premature. Obviously this is team dependent but I believe most teams have a solid core - with the obvious picks doing really well. Any fires can be sorted with a hit or two. At...
I feel as if most talks of an early Wildcard are premature. Obviously this is team dependent but I believe most teams have a solid core - with the obvious picks doing really well. Any fires can be sorted with a hit or two. At...
... this point, I don't think that your Wildcard team would look much different from the original so there is little value addition in Wildcarding right now!
The template is very strong at the minute and we need more information to go differently. I love an early Wildcard...
The template is very strong at the minute and we need more information to go differently. I love an early Wildcard...
... myself but I don't see enough opportunities available right now.
Q) Is it worth swapping Saka to Martinelli?
This pre-season debate has been put to rest with Martinelli's performances of late. Martinelli has scored double the number of FPL points (16 v 8) as compared to Saka so far and it's fair to say that the difference in points is in...
This pre-season debate has been put to rest with Martinelli's performances of late. Martinelli has scored double the number of FPL points (16 v 8) as compared to Saka so far and it's fair to say that the difference in points is in...
... accordance with the difference in their underlying numbers.
Martinelli has had more big chance involvements than Saka (3 v 1) in the first two fixtures and also boasts a superior xGi. Saka is on penalties and remains a good option but I don't think he is worth...
Martinelli has had more big chance involvements than Saka (3 v 1) in the first two fixtures and also boasts a superior xGi. Saka is on penalties and remains a good option but I don't think he is worth...
... the premium over Martinelli at the moment. If you own Saka over Martinelli, I would make the swap and use the spare cash to upgrade the rest of your team.
Here is my Fantasy5 team. All 5 of my picks are midfielders this week! I’ve selected Gundogan – he’s the runner in this City team and on the evidence of what we’ve seen so far, he has plenty of goal threat. Jorginho is on penalties and only needs a goal to beat his points target.
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