DF: Joe Gomez (£5.3m, 4.0% TSB) - With Joel Matip ruled out for the season, Gomez's opportunity to avoid rotation has been strengthened even further...
Liverpool didn't concede in either of their first two games post lockdown and Gomez offers a relative bargain in terms of being part of the league's best defence. Likely to partner VvD for the majority of the run-in but can also cover TAA at RB if Klopp wants to rest him.
MF: Willian (£7.1m, 5.0% TSB) - The Brazilian has picked up where he left off before the break, adding 26 points in 3 games to move him above Sterling(!) in total points this season.
On free kicks and penalties, he'll be vital for Chelsea if they're to make a champions league spot and right now he's being overlooked by the vast majority of FPL managers. Next 4: WAT, cry, shu, NOR.
MF: Antonio (£6.9m, 0.7% TSB) - If you really want a differential, Antonio looked different class against Chelsea as West Ham finally found their form.
After a tough first 3 games, they now face Newcastle, Burnley, Norwich and Watford and this OoP gem could be a mega-differential if you need to make up ground. With 5 shots and 2 on target, he was a clear focal point for the team and could make hay against upcoming opponents.
FW: Gordon (£4.5m, 0.1% TSB) This has been a tough pick. Only 6 FWs have averaged over 4 points in their last 6 games (compared to 24 DF and 14 MF) so maybe a budget selection is the way to go to allow a more profitable structure.
Everton's Gordon has started 2 of the Toffees' 3 games since the restart, providing an assist at home to Leicester. After a tough game at Spurs in GW33 it's a smooth run-in for Everton and at this price Gordon could provide some very good value!
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DF: Digne (£6.1m) - Not much needs to be said of the flying Frenchman's ability to provide points, having laid on 4 goals and 13 assists in his two seasons so far at the club.
Everton have a relatively comfortable run in their next 5, with 4 fixtures against teams they would be hoping to replicate their opening day clean sheet against.
MF: Havertz (£8.4m) - After a tough start, Havertz has been dumped by a lot of frustrated managers, but Lampard opted to give him a start in the Carabao cup in midweek, which may prove a master stroke as the German went on to...
DEF: Lamptey (£4.5m) - As a team, Brighton passed the eye test against Chelsea, who were hugely flattered by a 3-1 score line, and few stood out like the young right back. Playing as a RWB in front of a back 3, Lamptey had plenty of room to roam and looked lively all evening,...
...eventually nabbing an assist by providing the final pass behind Trossard’s long range equaliser.
As the new season begins I wanted to start a new series where I use my tactical knowledge as a football coach and apply it to FPL. We will take a look at the skills and roles of players and how it affects the FPL output of themselves and their teammates.
Part 1: Fulham
The majority of this thread will focus on Arsenal’s players since they are the most interesting FPL assets. But I wanted to share my view on how Fulham looked in this game to give you an idea of how they might perform this season. To summarize their attack: