BC.Game 🦁 Fantasy Premier League Pool ⚽ Discussion Thread

[Igebotz]

I'm actually looking to double/triple on Man City players but then I don't want to go for a defender and De Bruyne is rather to expensive imo, as there are several other cheaper options make getting very close points or even more while saving more than 4-5m, so I've got my eyes on an Arsenal player, there are just so many players on that 4 yellows card threshold and one away a suspension, that includes two Arsenal defenders, and Saka as well, so I might just wait a bit more, I'm however going to be likely taking some points hit, to get my team in better shape as it requires selling Cancelo, but I'd need to let go of another player in a different position to get what I'm longing for.

You never learn, the only valuable Manchester City player now is Aker, or Lewis and Halaand, Walker and Cancelo can't hold their position for 90 minutes anymore, and KDB is a waste of space. Totteham has a double game week as well, so I'm thinking Darwin to Kane right now. If Kulu is available for either of these games, I might as well not take more than a -4 hit since I have two free transfers.

How in the world did Kepa let that ball in last night? Why did he stop halfway going for the ball? It was a crazy game because it was the first time any team had Halaand and KDB under cover, and they were unable to link up, with no single pass coming through both players in the third quarter of the field. Chelsea early injuries, as well as Pep's super sub, altered the game.

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[casperBGD]

looking to add City player as well for next week, not sure about adding two, one free transfer available, and hardly perspective candidates on midfield, Salah vs KDB is tough game, but double gameweek should done it

but first to confirm double game week for City, in FA cup, eventual replay should cancel it, and it is hard to win over same opponent two times in few days

[Ulven]

looking to add City player as well for next week, not sure about adding two, one free transfer available, and hardly perspective candidates on midfield, Salah vs KDB is tough game, but double gameweek should done it

but first to confirm double game week for City, in FA cup, eventual replay should cancel it, and it is hard to win over same opponent two times in few days

I'm not sure what player you  which players you're considering adding to your roster. A double game week often occurs when a team plays two games instead of the usual one during a gameweek. This can be helpful for fantasy football players because the players on that team have a chance to score more points. The talent levels of the team's opponents as well as the potential of injuries or roster changes must also be considered, though.

I have 2 players from the city in my squad and I'm thinking of adding a midfielder from Tottenham.

[Harkorede]

but first to confirm double game week for City, in FA cup, eventual replay should cancel it, and it is hard to win over same opponent two times in few days

I already have my plans for next game week but as you've said the only thing I'm waiting on is for either Chelsea or Manchester City to win later  tonight, it's already guaranteed with Tottenham but still Chelsea vs City to go, I'm looking on triple for Tottenham because I'm literally sure that without injuries the players I'm getting will play nothing less 60 minutes, while it's not guaranteed with City, I would literally place a bet on De Bruyne despite how important to Guardiola would not play 90 minutes of their next 3 games, or might not even start one, and that of Citizens vs Chelsea looks like the most likely situation to get a breather for De Bruyne, so If that's the case, I'm very likely to opt for De Bruyne too, but I do know for a fact that if he plays tomorrow for 90 minutes he's definitely going to miss one of those double GW, or not play for too long. If I'm to triple on Man City I'd likely have gone with Ederson but the problem is that he doesn't get to make to many saves in every game, so I'll be cool with have Pope in goal, Rodri could have been another option for me, the fact he his classified as a MD makes it highly illogical to have him for whatsoever reason.

[Igebotz]

but first to confirm double game week for City, in FA cup, eventual replay should cancel it, and it is hard to win over same opponent two times in few days

I already have my plans for next game week but as you've said the only thing I'm waiting on is for either Chelsea or Manchester City to win later  tonight, it's already guaranteed with Tottenham but still Chelsea vs City to go, I'm looking on triple for Tottenham because I'm literally sure that without injuries the players I'm getting will play nothing less 60 minutes, while it's not guaranteed with City, I would literally place a bet on De Bruyne despite how important to Guardiola would not play 90 minutes of their next 3 games, or might not even start one, and that of Citizens vs Chelsea looks like the most likely situation to get a breather for De Bruyne, so If that's the case, I'm very likely to opt for De Bruyne too, but I do know for a fact that if he plays tomorrow for 90 minutes he's definitely going to miss one of those double GW, or not play for too long. If I'm to triple on Man City I'd likely have gone with Ederson but the problem is that he doesn't get to make to many saves in every game, so I'll be cool with have Pope in goal, Rodri could have been another option for me, the fact he his classified as a MD makes it highly illogical to have him for whatsoever reason.

My main concern is Kulu. Is there any update on him? He had a minor injury and missed two games. I believe he will be available for the DGW, and since I already have him, I only want to do Darwin to Kane and possibly KDB to Saka/Ode, but my main concern right now is Kulu. I'm willing to take a -4 to have only Halaand from Manchester City on my team. The Pep Roulette game is killing everyone, and I'm not about to fall for it again.


If Mahrez and Grealish start today, Foden and Silva will start the next game.

[Trofo]

If Mahrez and Grealish start today, Foden and Silva will start the next game.

Probably but that is precisely why this is not the week to remove any of them if City has a double. Each of those players you mentioned is pretty much guaranteed to play 90 minutes over the 2 games. Meaning you area actually getting a nailed City attacker that will play minutes like it is single GW and not double. Still looks ok for me.

That being said if these doubles do go trough, I feel like Haaland and Kane are the way to go. Kane will play all the minutes and Haaland will probably play most of them.

[Igebotz]

If Mahrez and Grealish start today, Foden and Silva will start the next game.

Probably but that is precisely why this is not the week to remove any of them if City has a double. Each of those players you mentioned is pretty much guaranteed to play 90 minutes over the 2 games. Meaning you area actually getting a nailed City attacker that will play minutes like it is single GW and not double. Still looks ok for me.

That being said if these doubles do go trough, I feel like Haaland and Kane are the way to go. Kane will play all the minutes and Haaland will probably play most of them.

Halaand will likely be rested or bring on in the second half if things don't go well in the first half, but Alvarez will probably start today's game. Due to a lack of game time, Foden's confidence has declined, and even if he plays, I don't think he will contribute significantly. After all, we all saw how poorly he performed against Chelsea. Getting Kane for the double week is still the best choice, I suppose; I've been debating it for a while.

My question is, why are you guys  still holding Foden? Saka gets more playing time and scores more points than Foden and he costs £1 less.

[Trofo]

If Mahrez and Grealish start today, Foden and Silva will start the next game.

Probably but that is precisely why this is not the week to remove any of them if City has a double. Each of those players you mentioned is pretty much guaranteed to play 90 minutes over the 2 games. Meaning you area actually getting a nailed City attacker that will play minutes like it is single GW and not double. Still looks ok for me.

That being said if these doubles do go trough, I feel like Haaland and Kane are the way to go. Kane will play all the minutes and Haaland will probably play most of them.

Halaand will likely be rested or bring on in the second half if things don't go well in the first half, but Alvarez will probably start today's game. Due to a lack of game time, Foden's confidence has declined, and even if he plays, I don't think he will contribute significantly. After all, we all saw how poorly he performed against Chelsea. Getting Kane for the double week is still the best choice, I suppose; I've been debating it for a while.

My question is, why are you guys  still holding Foden? Saka gets more playing time and scores more points than Foden and he costs £1 less.

For me it is very simple, I am keeping Foden since i don't have enough free transfers to get him out   It is often better to just wait then to spend points for a transfer that can backfire. Especially if City has a double GW.

What is with the name change? I know it is not that easy to do it here on the forum so you must have had a good reason

[Igebotz]

Halaand will likely be rested or bring on in the second half if things don't go well in the first half, but Alvarez will probably start today's game. Due to a lack of game time, Foden's confidence has declined, and even if he plays, I don't think he will contribute significantly. After all, we all saw how poorly he performed against Chelsea. Getting Kane for the double week is still the best choice, I suppose; I've been debating it for a while.

My question is, why are you guys  still holding Foden? Saka gets more playing time and scores more points than Foden and he costs £1 less.

For me it is very simple, I am keeping Foden since i don't have enough free transfers to get him out  It is often better to just wait then to spend points for a transfer that can backfire. Especially if City has a double GW.

I didn't expect Foden to start, but now that he has, I think it only means he won't play in the next game. Halaand rested, and Alvarez starts as I had predicted. Personally, I won't mind trading out Foden for Saka with a -4, who will almost certainly start every game if available and who also takes set pieces and penalty kicks.

Chelsea is now finished! If things keep going the way they are, Potter might be in trouble as we get worse with every fucking game. It hurts to watch us play

What is with the name change? I know it is not that easy to do it here on the forum so you must have had a good reason

Yes, I do and I was surprised I got it within a few days.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5433100.0

[Harkorede]

Chelsea is now finished! If things keep going the way they are, Potter might be in trouble as we get worse with every fucking game. It hurts to watch us play

Sacking Potter would only be a regressive move for Chelsea imo, I said from the get go that Chelsea might be to big a club for Graham Potter to manage, but that doesn't mean he was supposed to turn the team over overnight, He really just needs time imo, and the injuries aren't by any means helping his cause.

I think I'm on the brink of getting eliminated in the global cup, except if Andreas and Mason Mount can both come up with at least 13-14 points cumulatively, and the ironic things is that this is the week I've felt the most confident heading into the game with against opponent.

I'm looking to play a chip this coming game week, but I have not decided fully yet though, I think I need a restructuring in my team as a whole.

[Igebotz]

Chelsea is now finished! If things keep going the way they are, Potter might be in trouble as we get worse with every fucking game. It hurts to watch us play

Sacking Potter would only be a regressive move for Chelsea imo, I said from the get go that Chelsea might be to big a club for Graham Potter to manage, but that doesn't mean he was supposed to turn the team over overnight, He really just needs time imo, and the injuries aren't by any means helping his cause.

I don't support the fan base that is calling for his ouster, but I want to think that he is the right person to build the team, get us the players we would need, and get rid of dead woods so that when his job is done, we can get someone who knows how to use those players, someone with a lot of experience managing a top team. Tuchel's dismissal was their biggest error to date. I agree that we weren't at our best and that it was more of an inside scandal than a result of his poor performance. We weren't this bad under him, and I still think he's the right person for the job. I'm not sure, but we should allow Potter some time to build us a dream team.

I think I'm on the brink of getting eliminated in the global cup, except if Andreas and Mason Mount can both come up with at least 13-14 points cumulatively, and the ironic things is that this is the week I've felt the most confident heading into the game with against opponent.

I'm looking to play a chip this coming game week, but I have not decided fully yet though, I think I need a restructuring in my team as a whole.

looks like im out of the global cup  i don't know how.

You are in trouble because Mount is currently in bad shape and may not play in our next game.

[Harkorede]

I think I'm on the brink of getting eliminated in the global cup, except if Andreas and Mason Mount can both come up with at least 13-14 points cumulatively, and the ironic things is that this is the week I've felt the most confident heading into the game with against opponent.

I'm looking to play a chip this coming game week, but I have not decided fully yet though, I think I need a restructuring in my team as a whole.

looks like im out of the global cup  i don't know how.

You are in trouble because Mount is currently in bad shape and may not play in our next game.

Yes, it seem so but I think Mount would play against Fulham since he was available for the FA Cup game against Man City, If I get eliminated I'm still going to blame it all on Mitrovic for that silly yellow that have suspended for the game against Chelsea, him starting in the second game alone would have been a huge plus for me, because I'd have another 6 points extra if he gets to start vs Chelsea, and that'd have won the tie for me.

[Trofo]

Yes, it seem so but I think Mount would play against Fulham since he was available for the FA Cup game against Man City, If I get eliminated I'm still going to blame it all on Mitrovic for that silly yellow that have suspended for the game against Chelsea, him starting in the second game alone would have been a huge plus for me, because I'd have another 6 points extra if he gets to start vs Chelsea, and that'd have won the tie for me.

Any of you guys going for Kane now that he has a double as well? It is a though double against Arsenal and City but Kane has done very well against both of these clubs in the past ans Spurs love to play against high line. Just one thing putting me off, he is in same situation as Mitrović week before, a yellow card in first game will mean suspension for second game.

This is also first time this season I am considering using a chip, triple captain on Haaland looks like a nice play.

[Igebotz]

looks like im out of the global cup  i don't know how.

You are in trouble because Mount is currently in bad shape and may not play in our next game.

Yes, it seem so but I think Mount would play against Fulham since he was available for the FA Cup game against Man City, If I get eliminated I'm still going to blame it all on Mitrovic for that silly yellow that have suspended for the game against Chelsea, him starting in the second game alone would have been a huge plus for me, because I'd have another 6 points extra if he gets to start vs Chelsea, and that'd have won the tie for me.

If Mount plays, he will blank + a yellow card; he is out of form this season and appears frustrated; he should have not been tested last match due to his recent injuries, but if we had other players available, he would not have played, so I understand why he was used, though it is risky. No Chelsea midfielder and attacker is worth it at the moment.

Any of you guys going for Kane now that he has a double as well? It is a though double against Arsenal and City but Kane has done very well against both of these clubs in the past ans Spurs love to play against high line. Just one thing putting me off, he is in same situation as Mitrović week before, a yellow card in first game will mean suspension for second game.

Fuck Nunez, Kane looks like a good deal before the DGW, and at this point in the season, "trust the process is too risky," if there is a significant short-term gain, I will take it. Since there was no injury update for Kulu, I dropped him with a -4 and am hoping Andreas won't let me down

This is also first time this season I am considering using a chip, triple captain on Haaland looks like a nice play.

I'm waiting for Halaand double blank... It's happening. Alvarez will play the second fixture

[casperBGD]

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I'm waiting for Halaand double blank... It's happening. Alvarez will play the second fixture

this was my main slide factor in the beginning, had Haaland in the team, and flipped him after first hat-trick, which was a major mistake
so, will not change him in near future, but for Triple Captain these matches are too tight (although match with United was part of major mistake in first part)

but there is one free transfer, not sure that I will use -4 to include more players from Tottenham or City, and Kane is out from my budget

[Igebotz]

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I'm waiting for Halaand double blank... It's happening. Alvarez will play the second fixture

this was my main slide factor in the beginning, had Haaland in the team, and flipped him after first hat-trick, which was a major mistake
so, will not change him in near future, but for Triple Captain these matches are too tight (although match with United was part of major mistake in first part)

but there is one free transfer, not sure that I will use -4 to include more players from Tottenham or City, and Kane is out from my budget

I still have Halaand in my team and he is my permanent captain until further notice, but I am concerned for Trofo, who is about to use a double captain chip on him, given the form of KDB, his only source, and the tight fixtures and form of the other options at the moment. Alvarez will also see some action. I have a strange feeling Halaand and KDB will blank, so I'm thinking about making Kane my captain before the double week.

I'm hoping that not having NKatieh yet will not harm me.

[Trofo]

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I'm waiting for Halaand double blank... It's happening. Alvarez will play the second fixture

this was my main slide factor in the beginning, had Haaland in the team, and flipped him after first hat-trick, which was a major mistake
so, will not change him in near future, but for Triple Captain these matches are too tight (although match with United was part of major mistake in first part)

but there is one free transfer, not sure that I will use -4 to include more players from Tottenham or City, and Kane is out from my budget

I still have Halaand in my team and he is my permanent captain until further notice, but I am concerned for Trofo, who is about to use a double captain chip on him, given the form of KDB, his only source, and the tight fixtures and form of the other options at the moment. Alvarez will also see some action. I have a strange feeling Halaand and KDB will blank, so I'm thinking about making Kane my captain before the double week.

I'm hoping that not having NKatieh yet will not harm me.

I don't think I will actually use it at this moment since City will have better double game week towards the end of season but here is a couple of reasons why it could be good time to use it:
1. Haaland got rested at cup and CL is not starting for quite some time, these are though fixtures and I expect him to play a lot in both games. At later point in the league he could be injured, he could be fatigued and it is quite probable City will prioritize CL
2. i think we all agree double game week for Haaland is the time to use triple captain
3. Spurs are actually terrible defense and he could get a lot of goals here
4. When we get double game week with more teams, bench boost is actually better chip than triple captain

[Harkorede]

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I'm waiting for Halaand double blank... It's happening. Alvarez will play the second fixture

this was my main slide factor in the beginning, had Haaland in the team, and flipped him after first hat-trick, which was a major mistake
so, will not change him in near future, but for Triple Captain these matches are too tight (although match with United was part of major mistake in first part)

but there is one free transfer, not sure that I will use -4 to include more players from Tottenham or City, and Kane is out from my budget

I still have Halaand in my team and he is my permanent captain until further notice, but I am concerned for Trofo, who is about to use a double captain chip on him, given the form of KDB, his only source, and the tight fixtures and form of the other options at the moment. Alvarez will also see some action. I have a strange feeling Halaand and KDB will blank, so I'm thinking about making Kane my captain before the double week.

I'm hoping that not having NKatieh yet will not harm me.

I don't think I will actually use it at this moment since City will have better double game week towards the end of season but here is a couple of reasons why it could be good time to use it:
1. Haaland got rested at cup and CL is not starting for quite some time, these are though fixtures and I expect him to play a lot in both games. At later point in the league he could be injured, he could be fatigued and it is quite probable City will prioritize CL
2. i think we all agree double game week for Haaland is the time to use triple captain
3. Spurs are actually terrible defense and he could get a lot of goals here
4. When we get double game week with more teams, bench boost is actually better chip than triple captain

If I had used my Bench boost in either of this game week or the previous, It would have felt justified imo because I had decent bench in previous week and this game week I have 24 points lurking on the bench, could it have gotten actually better than this ? but that said, I might be taking a huge points hit, for reasons that my team change between one defender, a forward and perhaps a midfield and that's at least a -8 points hit, hopefully I'd be able to cover the deferential.

For the record, I don't think Haaland will miss any of the two games, especially since he got rested for the cup games, and City having dropped points to Arsenal's advantage literally means Haaland getting as many minutes as possible, I reckon Alvarez also getting some minutes in either of the games, but it won't be at the expense of Haaland, besides Haaland, De Bruyne, Ederson and Rodri (worse FPL decision) I don't think I can guarantee any other Man City player starting both games.

[casperBGD]

was I the only one unaware that United is having DGW as well

having three players from United is good to go, and I will not change that, which leaves little space to include one more player from City, will probably stay on just Haaland, and Martial will stay, Kane could be better, but it is much more expensive, and United is actually having match against Palace, more space to score for Martial (he will probably blank both now)

[buwaytress]

All right. Finally, finally made my team changes. Actually only took out two, and played some risky last-chance keeps on guys like Grob (can't spell his name right now) heh heh.

Darwin finally in my team, next to Haaland, and I've chucked out poor Trent in favour of Robbo.

Seems pretty tempting to put in City players but I wonder if United is the better form team?