Yeah Liverpool’s defiance hasn’t been very resolute of late, but as soon as Alison and TAA make it back into the starting lineup I think it’ll improve, Robertson too if he can get a start as he’s a far superior defender than Tsimikas. Botman out looks to be the obvious move, but I really want Virgil in that slot for next week otherwise I’ll be naked on the Liverpool defensive coverage which looks to be the best shout for a double clean on paper, especially if all the aforementioned players are starting. Nice rank heading into the run in 💪

Thanks! 🙏 Yeah, the Newcastle double clean sheet was clutch last week, but they've got much tougher opposition this week and I'm not thrilled with my defensive options. Hopefully you're better set up. 😄

@@GKneeIssYT I might be in a better position. Depending if all my defenders play. I also make videos for fun. So have this weeks video up too. 😉

@@FPLEsto Nice one mate 💪 I’ll check it out.

@@GKneeIssYT Thanks

I’m not quite sure what you mean by tinkering, do you mean going too far away from the template? Ah, so there are a few managers out there about to tackle the fixture swing without a wildcard. Solid team you got there, pretty well setup to cover the double in GW34 and catching the Chelsea/Spurs double in GW35. 💪

@@GKneeIssYT yeah exactly, meant deviating too much from the template in search of useless doublers etc. I'm not even keen on more than 2 Spurs & 2 Chelsea for gw35, as all other options are either not as good or redundant. What I've learned over the past few seasons is that my own tinkering in the last 6 gw's usually costs me substantial rank, and always seems to backfire, hence I made the decision to get rid of my chips early, to keep a solid team in place for the run-in.

Hey mate, sorry I didn’t get back to this comment. I’m in agreement with you, I’m questioning how much I invest into Spurs & Chelsea. I mention your thoughts in my video this week when I discuss this very dilemma.

Kelleher in net has definitely made a difference, Alison is an almost impossible keeper to replace. He should be back in net in the next couple of games, if not this weekend then maybe the 2nd Atalanta match, and this will vastly improve their chances to clean. Bradley too, although easy on the eye in attack and defensive challenges, has been chucked in the deep end needing to learn the system. That's a lot of pressure for a 20 year old. Then there's Tsimikas who's been playing, he's god a couple of errors in him. And Virgil too has looked laboured, sometimes allowing his man a lot more space than he should be, perhaps he's been so worried about looking after the newbies at the back that he's been distracted, I could be clutching at straws here though. So yes indeed, flattered to deceive for some weeks now, but I suspect it’ll change with their first choice starters back in the starting lineup. Navigating this fixture swing without a wildcard is pretty difficult and sacrifices will need to be made, but you might find you’re forced into considering some single gameweek players that end up being very lowly owned and who could end up outscoring the more template doubling options. Yeah I’m leaning towards Turner to Henderson and benching him if I don’t get any news on Alison starting, that’ll at least allow me Virgil next week. Doubling up on the Liverpool defence would have been very differential though and if they cleaned twice it'd be a decent rank gain.

Thanks mate. 🙏 I like the idea of jumping on the Arsenal attack for a differential spot, hence I went with Odegaard, but Havertz is quite an interesting differential as I doubt he will be owned very heavily over the next 2 gameweeks. Havertz might have a little competition from Jesus though and if Havertz is prioritised for the Champions League then he could cop a random benching. If you’re happy with that risk then I think he’s actually a pretty decent roll of the dice to try and gain rank. 🎲

Haha, thanks mate! 🙏 Balance is exactly right, I’m more inclined to prioritise an excellent single gameweek player over a bang average or worse doubler, the key is all about where we draw the line. Botman to Munoz would rule me out of Virgil, and although you’re right in that Liverpool’s defence has been poor value, with Alison back in net and Trent back on the pitch, not to mention Robertson too if he starts starting, I think we’ll find their defence will improve. And they have one of the best doubles on paper for GW34 so I think they warrant prioritising. Even though I was discussing 2 transfer options in the video, I actually only want to spend 1 transfer this week and make 2 in GW34 as I'll be buying Palace players and they have a poor fixture on paper this week. Unless I get news that Alison is starting tonight, I think I’m going to end up buying Henderson and bench him this weekend, and then buy Virgil & Eze next week. Looking at the Luton defensive lineup after the press conferences, they are riddled with injuries and if Haaland starts he could go huge this weekend. I may end up making an audible on the captaincy and switch to him depending on what news comes out. Havertz has actually surprised me, he’s been playing that number 9 position very well of late. Quite an interesting differential, but I'd probably be a bit worried about Jesus stealing some minutes. Now just watch Havertz smash it and Odegaard getting benched 😅 Good luck for the gameweek mate!

Very nice, sitting in a strong position for the run in mate! 💪 Oh wow, you’re planning to sell Virgil and I’m stressing out about buying him, I guess that goes to show the difference in the FH34 strategy! Selling Saka is scary given his form, ownership and opponent this week, that’s a brave move mate. 🙈 Are you worried about Foden’s minutes at all or are you happy to play him off the bench if he’s rotated around the Champions League?

@@GKneeIssYT Gordon feels a much safer option than Foden. KDB I looked at too but he'll be rotated long term.

Pickford is an option but I don’t like the look of that Liverpool game in GW34. I think I’m heading towards Henderson in and benching him.

@@GKneeIssYT Good plan 👍 Pickford also has a nice fixture for GW37 if you were planning on a bench boost around then aswell though

He’s definitely nailed in that Liverpool squad, and could get forward a bit more often. I don’t know how many chances he’s likely to get though, so for me it feels like a bit of a long shot. However, if Liverpool manage to keep 2 cleans in GW34 his base would be 6 points which is not to be scoffed at, he could even outscore Diaz/Jota/Darwin with that if they all blank and rotate.