BC.Game 🦁 Fantasy Premier League Pool ⚽ Discussion Thread

[Igebotz]

Right now, none of the Manchester City defenders are worth keeping because none of the players you mentioned are guaranteed to play both games.

I'm quite sure Nathan Ake would play both games unless he's out injured, he's probably Guardiola's favorite defender right now imo, or Kyle walker, the reason why they might not be worth having is that they might not provide any offensive return, and a clean sheet could be off the cards for Man City so they're simply aren't worth it, given they situation of things, I might switching to Riyad Mahrez very soon, he's also been getting decent minutes, and decent returns too.

For the double DGW, why did you pick Mitoma over Mahrez? I'm curious as to why you came to that conclusion. Even though I was tempted, I decided against going with Mitoma because I felt they would have trouble against Crystal Palace. Everyone's week has been messed up; this has never happened after seven games, and nobody has scored more than 30 points.

Now we hope the DGW will save us all.
What are your thoughts on Arsenal? 1 point from possible 6 so far! Saka and Ode looks overworked already.

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[Harkorede]

Right now, none of the Manchester City defenders are worth keeping because none of the players you mentioned are guaranteed to play both games.

I'm quite sure Nathan Ake would play both games unless he's out injured, he's probably Guardiola's favorite defender right now imo, or Kyle walker, the reason why they might not be worth having is that they might not provide any offensive return, and a clean sheet could be off the cards for Man City so they're simply aren't worth it, given they situation of things, I might switching to Riyad Mahrez very soon, he's also been getting decent minutes, and decent returns too.

For the double DGW, why did you pick Mitoma over Mahrez? I'm curious as to why you came to that conclusion. Even though I was tempted, I decided against going with Mitoma because I felt they would have trouble against Crystal Palace. Everyone's week has been messed up; this has never happened after seven games, and nobody has scored more than 30 points.

Now we hope the DGW will save us all.
What are your thoughts on Arsenal? 1 point from possible 6 so far! Saka and Ode looks overworked already.

I didn't pick Mitoma over Mahrez, I've got maximum of 3 Man City players since the resumption of the league, If recall correctly. The only way I could have gotten Mahrez in is to take 4 point hit to get Nathan Ake Out, and my bankroll still would not be enough, so I would have had to take another 4 points hit to get Kane out for a cheaper forward, and finally an extra 4 points hit to bringing in Mahrez and I strongly doubt it would worth be that much hassle/price to be paid at the end of the day game week.

[Trofo]

What a week so far. Anybody with more than 20 points? If you are your team is probably actually quite bad and you got lucky 

I just hope Manchester clubs come to my rescue now and probably only player that can actually help my rank is Fernandez. All other players that I have from these 2 clubs are  owned by almost everybody since they are Haaland, Mahrez and Rashford. Even left Shaw on bench for Botman, looks stupid so far.

Really got screwed yesterday with Newcastle conceding since I had double defense and Arsenal not winning since I had them on all my tickets.

[Harkorede]

What a week so far. Anybody with more than 20 points? If you are your team is probably actually quite bad and you got lucky  

Even left Shaw on bench for Botman, looks stupid so far.

I had Shaw on team until about few minutes before the deadline, and I brought Perisic in for him, what could have been worse, but at least, I didn't get any deficit from him.

I'm really tempted to call in my wildcard at this point, I might just do so as soon the next blank week over.

EDIT; what could be worse than Luke Shaw already sitting on 9 points and another potential 3 bonus point  

And Guardiola's roulette is at it again, with both Nathan Ake and Akanji sitting on the bench, Dias and Laporte finally back into the fold.

[Trofo]

Right now, none of the Manchester City defenders are worth keeping because none of the players you mentioned are guaranteed to play both games.

I'm quite sure Nathan Ake would play both games unless he's out injured,

Did not age well Pep strikes again, this time in defensive positions. At this point I think he has officially lost his mind. Playing with 3 at the back without any of his most nailed defenders. Everybody was talking about Akanji/Ake/Lewis and he left them all at the bench. He must be playing FPL and laughing at us no other way.

I am now watching the game and Silva is usually starting from back line. Mahrez and Grealish playing almost full backs.... What is worst they are leading 2:0 and it will end well for them.

[buwaytress]

What a week so far. Anybody with more than 20 points? If you are your team is probably actually quite bad and you got lucky 

I just hope Manchester clubs come to my rescue now and probably only player that can actually help my rank is Fernandez. All other players that I have from these 2 clubs are  owned by almost everybody since they are Haaland, Mahrez and Rashford. Even left Shaw on bench for Botman, looks stupid so far.

Really got screwed yesterday with Newcastle conceding since I had double defense and Arsenal not winning since I had them on all my tickets.

Yeah, I'm on more than 20 points, and that's because I forgot all about transferring out Almiron (10 points) and my insistence to hold on to Toney one last game (9 points) haha. Saka even got 6 points and there's still City to play, so who knows? So yes, my team is actually quite bad hah.

Rashford being Rashford, he's just himself a goal so that's a nice padding for the most dependable player in RPL at the moment. So we got hopes also for Haaland (already an assist). Shaw got an assist, oops (Botman on my bench actually!).

And yes, I'm one of the Ake fools...

104 from 115 in SB league, am I the most improved player? haha

[Igebotz]

Right now, none of the Manchester City defenders are worth keeping because none of the players you mentioned are guaranteed to play both games.

I'm quite sure Nathan Ake would play both games unless he's out injured,

Did not age well Pep strikes again, this time in defensive positions. At this point I think he has officially lost his mind. Playing with 3 at the back without any of his most nailed defenders. Everybody was talking about Akanji/Ake/Lewis and he left them all at the bench. He must be playing FPL and laughing at us no other way.

I am now watching the game and Silva is usually starting from back line. Mahrez and Grealish playing almost full backs.... What is worst they are leading 2:0 and it will end well for them.

I've said it before, Pep is out of line, and he'll likely lose many players this summer; the last time I had a Man City defender was in GW 17, they're not worth it. Pep is either an FPL player or an anti-FPL. I'm sick of seeing KBD sit on a huge budget with little to offer at the moment; I'll make a final decision on him after the Arsenal game.

Mahrez is always one of DGW's lucky charms, and I'm glad I have him on my team; I expect another masterclass from him in the next game, and I'm hoping KDB can pull off a worldie to give me an advantage.

[casperBGD]

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Yeah, I'm on more than 20 points, and that's because I forgot all about transferring out Almiron (10 points) and my insistence to hold on to Toney one last game (9 points) haha.

it is good to miss the deadline, I benched Almiron, and he scored, it is what it is
and I transferred Shaw out for Akanji, Pep is probably smiling from his position at me (didn't think it through, planned to bench Shaw and transfer one player from my bench, but eventually did it a stupid way, didn't affect this round, but will future rounds)

so far, my biggest mistake was in first round, when I put all most inexpensive players on my bench, to secure better first team, but figured out during season that bench is also important, and all 15 players should be starters from first round, it increase team value with time, and doesn't cost much in beginning

[Rbolisna]

I am sure this pool will help convert some more people Fantasy is a hell of fun and once you're hooked, there's no going back. This will be my 7th season and it just keeps getting better.

Smiley is looking forward to fighting you

[icopress]

I am sure this pool will help convert some more people Fantasy is a hell of fun and once you're hooked, there's no going back. This will be my 7th season and it just keeps getting better.

Smiley is looking forward to fighting you

Just an idea... you can join the pool (hope others don't mind). At the end of the season, I will simply add to your current points the same number of points as the last player in the pool has earned (I'm talking about active members, so we are talking about 1100 points). In fact, the difference between first place and your position will be about 300 points, which you can reduce the difference using chips.

[icopress]

Trofo.. come to the rescue!

If your budget allowed... who would you pick for the 25th in-game week?


Salah, Gakpo, Gomez or Gakpo, Nunez, Robertson.

Just looking at the statistics of Gakpo's past performances, I can't help thinking that he could be an incredibly profitable differential.

[buwaytress]

it is good to miss the deadline, I benched Almiron, and he scored, it is what it is
and I transferred Shaw out for Akanji, Pep is probably smiling from his position at me (didn't think it through, planned to bench Shaw and transfer one player from my bench, but eventually did it a stupid way, didn't affect this round, but will future rounds)

so far, my biggest mistake was in first round, when I put all most inexpensive players on my bench, to secure better first team, but figured out during season that bench is also important, and all 15 players should be starters from first round, it increase team value with time, and doesn't cost much in beginning

It definitely is what it is. Even Toney was a gift to me, he was offside and I got free points.

I can't really pinpoint where my main mistakes were, perhaps to use my wild card badly? I'm activating Bench Boost also for next one, just because. Oh and yeah, I finally have Almiron out. You know, because they meet Liverpool next and will probably win...

Just looking at the statistics of Gakpo's past performances, I can't help thinking that he could be an incredibly profitable differential.

This was Liverpool written all over it... moneyball stats style. Except, Klopp probably only had the data but didn't know what to do with it (the main brains behind the analysis are either gone or about to leave). We're hiring a replacement supposedly who's already almost at the club but I can't feel too confident, cause we had the best, and now they're all gone to our rivals...

[Trofo]

Trofo.. come to the rescue!

If your budget allowed... who would you pick for the 25th in-game week?


Salah, Gakpo, Gomez or Gakpo, Nunez, Robertson.

Just looking at the statistics of Gakpo's past performances, I can't help thinking that he could be an incredibly profitable differential.

Before the game today I would say neither but if I must Nunez. he is the one that gets most of the chances and his prize is a lot more friendly than Salah. Liverpool defense looks terrible and I would skip on all of them. Gakpo stats look incredible but those are stats before Liverpool. Sorry can't really help you here. Gonna watch them next week and then make a decision.

Can't really decide if Liverpool was good today or Everton was that bad. I need that one more game to make up my mind. All attackers got returns today so maybe it doesn't really matter who to take.

[Harkorede]

Can't really decide if Liverpool was good today or Everton was that bad. I need that one more game to make up my mind. All attackers got returns today so maybe it doesn't really matter who to take.

I think Liverpool were not subpar or at least better than the average they've been this season, I'm sure looking to bring in some Liverpool players and at least one from Chelsea to when I play my Wild Card, I really just want to get a hang of what these coaches have in mind for their the final run of the season.

I'm going back to Salah that's like 70% sure, so it's going to be Salah, Haaland, and De Bruyne premium for me I think, is Arsenal declining already, that's another question I'm waiting to have more clarity on before making my move.

[Igebotz]

I'm going back to Salah that's like 70% sure, so it's going to be Salah, Haaland, and De Bruyne premium for me I think, is Arsenal declining already, that's another question I'm waiting to have more clarity on before making my move.

KDB hauled as expected, but Mahrez disappointed me; he was nowhere near his best tonight, and he was completely out of the game for the entire game. Also, what is wrong with Pep? I'm not sure why he subs out KDB and Mahrez and ruins the party for me.

I'll roll over GW 24 and possibly bring Salah and Madison in for GW 25. I'm thinking about bringing out KBD and Martinelli, but I'm not sure what you think..

[Trofo]

I'm going back to Salah that's like 70% sure, so it's going to be Salah, Haaland, and De Bruyne premium for me I think, is Arsenal declining already, that's another question I'm waiting to have more clarity on before making my move.

KDB hauled as expected, but Mahrez disappointed me; he was nowhere near his best tonight, and he was completely out of the game for the entire game. Also, what is wrong with Pep? I'm not sure why he subs out KDB and Mahrez and ruins the party for me.

I'll roll over GW 24 and possibly bring Salah and Madison in for GW 25. I'm thinking about bringing out KBD and Martinelli, but I'm not sure what you think..

KDB does not look good for some time now and Martinelli is loosing minites to Trossard so I guess those are good options.

How come you are not mentioning Felix as a Chelsea supporter. Keeping it all to yourself? He looks very dangerous and I am seriously tempted by him but will probably take Nunez for the doubles.

[casperBGD]

Saka scored, and he was the only Arsenal players that delivers for this DGW, IMO, all the others were below average
still, having another DGW in mind, will probably keep them in the team

Mahrez is sliding down, and he will going to be benched in my team, not sure who to bring in, but since I am on small holiday, will keep it as it is, no time to think it through

[CLS63]

I'm quite below in the leaderboard due to playing this game for the first time this year. However I think I will be one of the candidates for the championship if there is an FPL pool next season. This week I got very close to becoming the player of the week for the first time but I failed. I added Felix into my squad. I think he has a potential that can bring many points despite Chelsea's bad performance.

[icopress]

I'm quite below in the leaderboard due to playing this game for the first time this year. However I think I will be one of the candidates for the championship if there is an FPL pool next season. This week I got very close to becoming the player of the week for the first time but I failed. I added Felix into my squad. I think he has a potential that can bring many points despite Chelsea's bad performance.

I'm playing for the second time (last time I did much worse than you). However, I clearly understand that I am already addicted to this game ... so I will do my best to launch a fantasy pool next year (and also try to increase the prize pool at least 4 times). 

[Ulven]

I'm quite below in the leaderboard due to playing this game for the first time this year. However I think I will be one of the candidates for the championship if there is an FPL pool next season. This week I got very close to becoming the player of the week for the first time but I failed. I added Felix into my squad. I think he has a potential that can bring many points despite Chelsea's bad performance.

I'm playing for the second time (last time I did much worse than you). However, I clearly understand that I am already addicted to this game ... so I will do my best to launch a fantasy pool next year (and also try to increase the prize pool at least 4 times). 

It was also my first time playing the game, so I couldn't devise an effective strategy.
I believe I made a mistake by leaving Shaw and Toney on the bench for this round; I'll work on some things with my squad.My eyes are now on some Liverpool players Nunez and Gakpo