Rollbit.com 🦁 Fantasy Premier League ⚽ Discussion Thread [0.15+ BTC]

[NotATether]

Luis Diaz played for Liverpool even when he had some family challenges. I know Diaz is different from Haaland, and each player has different ways of handling things and reacting to serious situations, but it is possible that Haaland plays and then makes sure to score a goal in honor of his close friend who he just lost.

I think anybody who isn't doing Haaland (C) Salah (VC) is going to be in for a rough time this week.

The robot, if he plays, will become a Terminator.

And if he doesn't, well we all know what Salah is capable of doing.

[Igebotz]

There is no solid update on the issue from any source, and as per Guardiola press conference he said it's yet to be known if Haaland will be mentally available for the match, my guess is he will play.

Let's hope so - Damn it I don't even know what my starting lineup looks like " system is already updating" I wasn't going to make any transfer but was sure going to make 2 substitutions and maybe a captaincy choice ( still on Halaand though). 2mins late.

[Harkorede]

There is no solid update on the issue from any source, and as per Guardiola press conference he said it's yet to be known if Haaland will be mentally available for the match, my guess is he will play.

Let's hope so - Damn it I don't even know what my starting lineup looks like " system is already updating" I wasn't going to make any transfer but was sure going to make 2 substitutions and maybe a captaincy choice ( still on Halaand though). 2mins late.

He's already making a killing, while everyone was pretty much focused on Haaland potential absence we lost track or Joao Pedro who's ended up MIA, that was supposed to be my sole transfer had I not pull the wildcard, even if it's just Haaland's return I'll be getting right now, the wild card feels like a huge success already.


Since you all won't play fair, how about we all play with the FPL cheat code?! 

[Igebotz]

He's already making a killing, while everyone was pretty much focused on Haaland potential absence we lost track or Joao Pedro who's ended up MIA, that was supposed to be my sole transfer had I not pull the wildcard, even if it's just Haaland's return I'll be getting right now, the wild card feels like a huge success already.


Since you all won't play fair, how about we all play with the FPL cheat code?! 

Lol. Pedro did pass under the radar, nobody saw it coming. Porro is my first sub. Lol

You honestly think you'd survive the FPL without the Robot? Halaand and Bruno both play FPL, so having players like them on the team is always beneficial. They are saving not just us, but also their own teams. 

[cryptofrka]

Yay, please all idiots who thought Salah outscores Haaland this GW raise your hands.
Shit, nobody? Just me? Figures..

That's what you get if you go against a guy with consecutive hattricks. Today might be 3rd one in a row, while Salah hasn't done a thing so far.

[Trofo]

He's already making a killing, while everyone was pretty much focused on Haaland potential absence we lost track or Joao Pedro who's ended up MIA, that was supposed to be my sole transfer had I not pull the wildcard, even if it's just Haaland's return I'll be getting right now, the wild card feels like a huge success already.


Since you all won't play fair, how about we all play with the FPL cheat code?! 

Lol. Pedro did pass under the radar, nobody saw it coming. Porro is my first sub. Lol

You honestly think you'd survive the FPL without the Robot? Halaand and Bruno both play FPL, so having players like them on the team is always beneficial. They are saving not just us, but also their own teams. 

Joao Pedro is not in first 11, not among the subs and not among the injured players ?? I am sure we will get some story about that. Of course he was part of my switch to get Salah. Looks like terrible decision so far. I need Salah to get more than 4 points than Saka and Isak combined in second half just to break even.

Of course it was always a 2 GWs punt, so there is GW5 to consider as well but I definitely expected more.

[cryptofrka]

Joao Pedro is not in first 11, not among the subs and not among the injured players ?? I am sure we will get some story about that. Of course he was part of my switch to get Salah. Looks like terrible decision so far. I need Salah to get more than 4 points than Saka and Isak combined in second half just to break even.

Of course it was always a 2 GWs punt, so there is GW5 to consider as well but I definitely expected more.

Salah was one of the worst players of a horrible Liverpool today. When things aren't going his way, he's probably the worst good player in the world.

My Liverpool picks are doing horrible so far. Jota is a shitty 7,5 pick, Quansah already cost me 0.3 mil without doing anything and Salah has been good, but considering our schedule could have done more.
Expected to pick a lot better from a team I know the best.

[Rruchi man]

I need Salah to get more than 4 points than Saka and Isak combined in second half just to break even.

Salah was completed disconnected today, Moreno made sure that Salah did not have the chance and space. Really poor and unexpected performance from Liverpool, who have not conceded any goal this season and then lost and conceded a goal in the same day, a home game. Good, I kept my captaincy option with Haaland, who I knew would channel his grief to get a good performance in his friend's honor.

Aside the two first games that Ipswich played in the EPL against two big teams, I feel they have a pretty good defensive line. Last GW3 draw to Fulham and today's draw to Brighton are proof of it. None of their defenders picked up a card, even in the game against Fulham too.

[Harkorede]

Yay, please all idiots who thought Salah outscores Haaland this GW raise your hands.
Shit, nobody? Just me? Figures..

That's what you get if you go against a guy with consecutive hattricks. Today might be 3rd one in a row, while Salah hasn't done a thing so far.

Liverpool with the complete let down for me too, I would have been happy had they kept their cleansheet even if Salah didn't do nothing offensively, I anticipated that the attacking returns from Jota/Diaz would reduce so I switched to a double at the back with Trent-Arnold and Robertson, with the intention of saving a few millions off having Jota/Diaz but in the ended, still looks good going forward anyways.

[Smartvirus]

I need Salah to get more than 4 points than Saka and Isak combined in second half just to break even.

Salah was completed disconnected today, Moreno made sure that Salah did not have the chance and space. Really poor and unexpected performance from Liverpool, who have not conceded any goal this season and then lost and conceded a goal in the same day, a home game. Good, I kept my captaincy option with Haaland, who I knew would channel his grief to get a good performance in his friend's honor.

I did my utmost in trying to get Salah in along with some of the leagues favorites over the course of the international break upon activating my WC but, it couldn’t go with the budget. Had to let Salah be in the market and ensured I had Haaland whom have been the cheat code for the beginning of this season and he didn’t disappoint me. Haaland goes on to score a brace while, M. Salah gets nothing. Something I ought to have done a long 2GWs ago.

Watkins finally finds the net, I doubt most of you would be getting the most of this from him. Jamie Vardy has been phenomenal for Leicester City, the old man just knows his job and doesn’t fail in getting the points and his priced good too.

[Rruchi man]

Watkins finally finds the net, I doubt most of you would be getting the most of this from him.

Watkins scores again for Aston Villa, and there is still enough time for him to get a hattrick on his return to scoring. Everton is about to lose two consecutive games after leading by two goals.

Cryptofrka is lucky to have Watkins; big consolation for missing out on captaining Haaland.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Well guys close this game, or change the name to Fantasy Haaland, is imposible to battle for anything without him.

And for worst City dominance in the league seems like is gonna still again in this season, Liverpool? What are you doing? Im starting to doubt about Arne, is like a diet Liverpool compared with the Kloop one.

About Joao Pedro WHY he isnt in the bench at least? He play only 30 minutes the other day with Brazil so.....

I dont know what happen.

[Smartvirus]

~snipe~

Watkins scores again for Aston Villa, and there is still enough time for him to get a hattrick on his return to scoring. Everton is about to lose two consecutive games after leading by two goals.

Cryptofrka is lucky to have Watkins; big consolation for missing out on captaining Haaland.

I couldn’t believe the brace he got but, he got it anyways and such a come back they archived after letting Everton lead them by 2 goals to nothing early in the first half. That first goal by a combination of Digne and Watkins in the first half did set the pace for a recovery in the second half. Watkins did me dirty though and had to send him right back to the market.
A huge faith by Cryptofrka on Watkins, it did pay off.

What’s the news on J. Pedro, not finding nothing on the thread.

[cryptofrka]

Cryptofrka is lucky to have Watkins; big consolation for missing out on captaining Haaland.

Not really lucky, I planned to take him for this patch of games. He was a top pick last season and his slow start means nothing - he'll be one of my key players this season again.
I'm really furious because I had 3 captain doubts - Trofo can confirm. I told him Haaland was the obvious choice but that I liked Watkins too, and ended up captaining Salah who's the only one with no contributions.

Shame but it is what it is - you win some, you lose some. Watkins did help to reduce the deficit for not captaining the guy the whole world captained today.

[Harkorede]

What’s the news on J. Pedro, not finding nothing on the thread.

Most likely a result of him returning late from the international break.

Brighton were forced to make a significant change for their Premier League game against Ipswich with Joao Pedro unavailable.

The 22-year-old has made an excellent start to the new season, scoring two goals in three games, and had been rewarded with a call-up to the Brazil squad.

Pedro played the second half of Brazil’s midweek defeat against Paraguay and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had been optimistic that his No.9 would be able to feature against the Tractor Boys having arrived back late from international duty.

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I didn’t watch Brighton vs Ipswich match if my source is correct, Brighton did had 21 goal attempts and 6+ shots on target, If those numbers are correct then It’s surprising that they couldn’t get all 3 points from the match as they’ve done about enough to have secured the W.

[Smartvirus]

Most likely a result of him returning late from the international break.

Saw that on the news field but, didn’t want to believe that’s all to it given how fantastic his been for the team since the start of the season and can see how this might be an easy decision with IPS on the side but, not the best time to share points and J. Pedro could have made a difference.

Cryptofrka is lucky to have Watkins; big consolation for missing out on captaining Haaland.

Not really lucky, I planned to take him for this patch of games. He was a top pick last season and his slow start means nothing - he'll be one of my key players this season again.

That’s some strong belief in Watkins, I’m not so much in on him this season. It’s not uncommon for players to underperform after an interesting season and this looks like it for Watkins. Last season was Haaland and he seems fired up as it is this season.

[Trofo]

Last season was Haaland and he seems fired up as it is this season.

It is super interesting when people say Haaland under performed last season. He scored 27 goals in 31 matches he played. Keep in mind also that 2 of those matches were just cameo subs after getting back from injury so 27 goals from 29 matches. I think there is a lot of top players that would kill to under perform in that fashion. Problem is people expect him to score hat-trick at least twice per month 


This round was a total bust for many teams. Killing my squad to get Salah in really paid off  Also FPL has super stupid rules about changes. Today Jota, Dias and McAlister went out at the same time. Jota was the first off the pitch and that resulted in 1 pointer for him while other two guys got 3 points.

[Rruchi man]

Watkins did help to reduce the deficit for not captaining the guy the whole world captained today.

My point exactly: If you did not have Watkins, you would have been thinking of vacating the 9th position already.

@Icopress, Sanchez in goal with that penalty save was the hit for you. Big points for him and Onana.

... J. Pedro could have made a difference.

I agree with you; I think he would have been the one to score or maybe make a run that leads to a goal, Brighton coach made a bad decision not including him in the team if the only reason was that he returned late from international duties. If he had played just 20 minutes, it would have meant something.

[Smartvirus]

Last season was Haaland and he seems fired up as it is this season.

It is super interesting when people say Haaland under performed last season. He scored 27 goals in 31 matches he played. Keep in mind also that 2 of those matches were just cameo subs after getting back from injury so 27 goals from 29 matches. I think there is a lot of top players that would kill to under perform in that fashion. Problem is people expect him to score hat-trick at least twice per month  

Eventually, it’s the bar we’ve unconsciously risen for him. For a player of his quality and the team he plays in, I mean, what his been about doing in the few games his played this season is exactly the expectation on him. 27 goals is a lot but, didn’t measure up to the season before last. Maybe I just expect him to better his previous season. It’s an equating him to himself.

Watkins did help to reduce the deficit for not captaining the guy the whole world captained today.

My point exactly: If you did not have Watkins, you would have been thinking of vacating the 9th position already.

@Icopress, Sanchez in goal with that penalty save was the hit for you. Big points for him and Onana.

Onana saving penalty mid game and keeping a clean sheet, that was something. Sanchez did it for Icopress, that’s one way to claim the top this GW.

[Harkorede]

I think there is a lot of top players that would kill to under perform in that fashion. Problem is people expect him to score hat-trick at least twice per month 

The most annoying part for me is that people undermine his work and prowess simply by saying he's lucky to playing for Man City and that's why he's scoring tons of goal, taking away his killer instinct and making every touch count simply because he doesn't keep possession and play one-two buildup short passes as they'd have wanted.

Man is a beast in his own world, and Man City are the one playing to his strength not the other way round, in a world where the likes of Nunez and Nicolas Jackson's numbers are what to expect of your centre strikers, I think Haaland in his own right should be worshipped.