Discussion EPL Dream Team Discussion - Season 2021/22

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Couple of last minutes changes when Sierralta & Havertz weren't named to start.

Looked at Rose (bench as well) then saw people mention Young so thought why not.

Ended up playing 4-3-3

Jakupovic (🍩) / Bachmann

TAA , Pereira , Young , Tsimikas / VVD

Fernandes , Gundogan , Mbeumo / Alli , Sema

Salah , Vardy , Toney

Wait and see on Gundogan's injury update , but he - > Pogba looks tempting already.

Then might trade out the 2 worst of Young , Mbeumo , Sema & Toney before GW3
 
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178pts and 85pts in FPL, decision to take Bruno out cos I had a "feeling" about Mane is gona haunt me. Would be on 114pts with my last transfers before lockout🤦‍♂️.
Ah, the good old 'gut feeling', followed by the feeling of getting punched in the gut.
When it comes to decision making, it should be left to the brain. Guts and penises are banned.
 
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Well we waited a couple of months for the EPL season to start, and I think most are happy with their scores, even if their rank isn't good.
Plenty of 'sixes & fours' and 'high run rates'. A good, old 20/20 bash.

93 in FPL and ranked 911k. One of the best single gameweek scores I've ever had, and yet one of the worst starts I've ever had.
It's hard to get every right combo, but I think it's safe to say I got most of them. I think many boosters were played also, so it's highly likely the rank isn't anywhere near as bad as it looks. Come GW30+, the 'pacemakers' will be reeled in at a phenomenal pace. Happens every season.

201 in Sportal. 4 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. Probably what I expected, but given a first double century in a SG, you'd expect 7-0 easily.

Still haven't forgiven Antonio for his PKM. Cost me close to 15 pts in EPL FantasySportNet. I still managed the best score for the week, so will take a screenshot, print it on glossy colour paper, frame it, and hang it up so everyone can remember for all eternity, that moment when I was #1 overall. But I still won't forget that Antonio missed the PK. He peed on my corn flakes. :mad:
 
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Couple of last minutes changes when Sierralta & Havertz weren't named to start.

Looked at Rose (bench as well) then saw people mention Young so thought why not.

Ended up playing 4-3-3

Jakupovic (🍩) / Bachmann

TAA , Pereira , Young , Tsimikas / VVD

Fernandes , Gundogan , Mbeumo / Alli , Sema

Salah , Vardy , Toney

Wait and see on Gundogan's injury update , but he - > Pogba looks tempting already.

Then might trade out the 2 worst of Young , Mbeumo , Sema & Toney before GW3
City play before United, so that could make the decision for you. I'm gonna hold off on Pogba until I see him start in a similar position.

Young might be worth holding for one more week, even on the bench, and then flip for Pinnock.

Mbeumo is worth holding onto IMO. Was unlucky to not get more.

Sema or Cleverley? Maybe wait another week? At least you have Alli. For me, it's those 3 fighting for the 5th MID spot.

Toney should get another chance, but probably has to go this week as we only have 2 transfers per week.
Lots of options to replace him. With Lukaku not playing and having 2 tough games, at least there's no rush to get him in soon.
 
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City play before United, so that could make the decision for you. I'm gonna hold off on Pogba until I see him start in a similar position.

Young might be worth holding for one more week, even on the bench, and then flip for Pinnock.

Mbeumo is worth holding onto IMO. Was unlucky to not get more.

Sema or Cleverley? Maybe wait another week? At least you have Alli. For me, it's those 3 fighting for the 5th MID spot.

Toney should get another chance, but probably has to go this week as we only have 2 transfers per week.
Lots of options to replace him. With Lukaku not playing and having 2 tough games, at least there's no rush to get him in soon.
Only problem when holding off to get someone the following week, is if other issues crop up, and then you miss the boat
 
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Another quick question - I can't seem to trade yet - when does trading update normally occur?
Normally it's before midday, but given it's GW1, I'm sure they're quadruple checking all stats to ensure they're correct.

Gundogan's pts just don't seem correct to me. He should have got quite a few more. Maybe the same can be said for others?
 
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Only problem when holding off to get someone the following week, is if other issues crop up, and then you miss the boat
But then if you move early, they could get injured or unexpectedly benched, subbed early, position change.
I guess there's risk in everything. Just gotta prioritise the trades and hope for some luck.

Benrahma looks safe, unless Lingard comes back.
Alli should be safe. I think BErgwijn will make way for Kane.
But peeps need to do research before reacting. If Ake got a CS and goal, some might have grabbed him, only to be in for a surprise.

Cancelo 12 pts without CS or goal involvement. That's crazy. Might have to start saving our pennies for him.
 
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Going early
A. Young > Pinnock, had him in my original team, but was cut for Tsimikas
Smith Rowe > Pogba, Arsenal are crap
 
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