91 POINTS! | FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Plans | Jian Batra's Team Reveal | Fantasy Premier League 24/25

Summary

In this episode of the Fantasy Football Hub, host Jack and guest Gan Batra dissect Game Week 2's results and strategize for Game Week 3. They discuss player performances, including the impressive start of Batra's team, and delve into transfers, with a focus on the replacement of Kungu with Rodgers. They also analyze the uncertain future of Inu at Chelsea and compare midfield options like Smith Rowe and Rodgers. The conversation covers team selections, captaincy choices, and planning for future game weeks, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and strategic planning in FPL.

Takeaways

• 😀 The host and guest discuss a strong start to the season, with the guest's team ranking in the top 700k and scoring over 90 points in game week 2.
• 🏆 The guest has made a transfer, bringing in Rogers to replace Kungu, due to concerns about Kungu's playing time and the opportunity to reinvest the 1.5 million budget elsewhere.
• 🤔 There is uncertainty about Inu's value in Chelsea's current lineup, with the guest suggesting it might be time to sell due to competition and fixture difficulty.
• 🔄 The discussion touches on the importance of considering other options in the market, such as Smith Rowe and Rogers, comparing their positions, prices, and potential returns.
• 🚀 The guest prefers Rogers slightly over Smith Rowe for the extra cash available and better upcoming fixtures, despite acknowledging it's a close call.
• 👀 There's a debate on the value of Morgan Gibbs-White, with the guest not favoring him due to concerns about his open-play goal threat and consistency.
• 🛡️ The guest is happy with the choice of Sales as a goalkeeper, who has performed well, contrasting with Henderson's poor form.
• 🛑 The guest is considering another transfer, possibly removing Sancho and bringing in Co Palmer, depending on Sancho's position and performance.
• 🚫 The guest is not considering Salah for their team, valuing other forwards more highly based on opportunity cost and the potential for greater returns.
• 🎯 The guest plans to captain Haaland in every game week, confident in his goal-scoring ability and ceiling, despite tougher fixtures ahead.
• 📈 The conversation concludes with the guest's strategy of rolling transfers to maximize flexibility and the importance of planning for future game weeks in FPL.

Q & A

What is the current standing of Gan Batra's fantasy football team?

Gan Batra's team is in the top 700k with over 90 points in game week 2, which is a phenomenal start to the season.

Which player did Gan Batra transfer out of his team and why?

Gan Batra transferred out Kungu because he didn't want to swallow the price drop unnecessarily, thinking that if Kungu is not going to get the expected minutes, there are many good options available.

Who replaced Kungu in Gan Batra's team and for what reasons?

Rodgers replaced Kungu in Gan Batra's team for a variety of reasons including favorable fixtures, potential for good output and returns, and the 1.5 million ITB (in the bank) to reinvest elsewhere.

What is the general advice given on dealing with Inu's situation in Chelsea?

The advice given is that Inu might be a gamble every single game due to the unknowns with Tuchel's Chelsea side, and it might be better to get rid of him as the upside looks to have gone, especially with other options available.

How does the discussion evaluate the performance of Smith Rowe and Rogers as midfielders?

Smith Rowe and Rogers are evaluated as very close options, with Smith Rowe having better positioning and finishing, while Rogers is cheaper and has better fixtures. The decision between them is perspective-dependent.

What is the opinion on Morgan Gibbs-White as a fantasy football pick?

The opinion is that the hype around Gibbs-White might be too much, especially considering his open-play goal threat hasn't been evident in the first two games or preseason, making him less attractive as a pick.

What is the strategy discussed regarding the goalkeeper position in fantasy football?

The strategy discussed is that if a goalkeeper is consistently getting more points than the one in your team, it might be worth considering a transfer, despite the unpredictability of the position and the opportunity cost of not using the transfer elsewhere.

What is the view on using a transfer early in the game week?

The view expressed is that while it's not ideal to use a transfer early, sometimes it's necessary based on the circumstances, such as the need to reinvest ITB or to capitalize on favorable fixtures.

What is the plan for dealing with the absence of Haller in the team?

The plan is to let Haller sit on the bench for a while, with the expectation that most transfers will be used in the midfield, and to rely on other players like Gabriel Jesus and Robinson for points.

What is the outlook for Havertz in the coming game weeks and the strategy around him?

Havertz is viewed as a 'never sell' option, with the expectation of playing him week in, week out due to his expected minutes and the potential for goals. The strategy is to hold onto him regardless of tougher fixtures, expecting to get through them with his consistent play.

What is the strategy for game week four regarding transfers?

The strategy is to consider taking Sancho out if Sancho is back at left wing by game week four, as he is preferred in that position, and to bring in Co Palmer with the available funds and favorable fixtures.

What is the view on Salah's performance and his role in the team?

Salah's performance is viewed with caution, with the opinion that he might not be worth the extra 2.5 million compared to other forwards, and that the opportunity cost of not spending that money elsewhere could be significant.

Who would be the captain choice for game week five without Salah in the team?

The captain choice for game week five would be Palmer, with the expectation that he will perform well despite the absence of Salah, and that the team will be strong enough to offset any potential points difference.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Game Week 3 Preview and Team Assessment

The host of the Fantasy Football Hub YouTube channel welcomes Gan Batra to review Game Week 2 and assess his team's performance, which impressively ranked in the top 700k with over 90 points. They discuss player transfers, with a focus on the decision to replace Kungu with Roders for various strategic reasons, including fixture schedules and potential returns on investment. The conversation also explores the state of play in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), touching on the uncertain future of Inu at Chelsea and alternative player options like Smith Rowe and Rogers.

05:02

😉 Analyzing Player Performances and Strategy

The discussion continues with an analysis of player performances, including the impact of transfers and the strategy behind them. The host and guest deliberate on the choice of goalkeepers, the potential of defenders like Gabrielle, and the challenges faced by certain players due to team dynamics and fixture difficulties. They also consider the use of a wild card and the importance of planning for future game weeks, while addressing the potential of players like Hall and Havertz amidst their respective team's performance.

10:03

🤔 Player Selection and Future Planning

This section delves into the thought process behind player selection, particularly focusing on the forward positions. The host and guest examine the performance of Havertz and his potential for the upcoming game weeks, considering factors such as team form, fixture difficulty, and the player's role within his team. They also discuss the possibility of making transfers in the future, with a focus on the return of key players and the strategic use of funds to bolster the team's lineup.

15:04

🏆 Captaincy Decisions and Risk Management

The conversation shifts to captaincy choices, with a strong consensus on favoring Erling Haaland over other options due to his goal-scoring potential and the changed bonus structure in FPL. They weigh the risks and rewards of not owning certain high-profile players like Salah and discuss alternative strategies for managing the team's performance across game weeks. The host and guest also touch on the importance of luck in FPL and the need to balance a strong team with the potential for high-scoring outliers.

20:05

📈 Wrap-up and Encouragement for Future Engagement

In the final paragraph, the host wraps up the discussion by summarizing key points and expressing gratitude for the insights shared. They encourage viewers to follow the guest on social media for additional content and remind them of the benefits of signing up for Fantasy Football Hub, which includes AI-recommended transfers and a money-back guarantee. The host also emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and the potential for a strong start in FPL, wishing viewers good luck for the upcoming game week.

Keywords

💡Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football is a game where participants create virtual teams of real football players and earn points based on their real-life performances. It is central to the video's theme as the script discusses strategies and player performances in the context of a Fantasy Football league, specifically the English Premier League's Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

💡Game Week

In Fantasy Football, a 'Game Week' refers to the period during which the actual football matches take place that correspond to the virtual league's schedule. The script frequently mentions 'Game Week 2' and 'Game Week 3', indicating the timeframe being discussed for player performance and strategy adjustments.

💡Transfer

A 'Transfer' in Fantasy Football is the act of replacing one player in a team with another. The script discusses a transfer made by the guest, where 'Kungu' was removed and 'Rogers' was brought in, illustrating the strategic decisions that managers make to optimize their teams.

💡Price Drop

A 'Price Drop' refers to the decrease in the value of a player in the virtual market of Fantasy Football. The script mentions not wanting to 'swallow the price drop unnecessarily', indicating a strategy to avoid holding onto a player whose value is decreasing.

💡Fixtures

In the context of Fantasy Football, 'Fixtures' are the scheduled matches for the actual football teams. The script discusses the favorable 'fixtures' for player 'Rogers', which is a key consideration for Fantasy managers when choosing players for their teams.

💡Clean Sheets

A 'Clean Sheet' in football is when a team does not concede any goals in a match. In Fantasy Football, it is a desirable outcome for defenders and goalkeepers as it contributes to their points. The script mentions 'clean sheets' in the context of assessing the performance of the 'forest' (a football team) and the impact on 'Sales', a player in the virtual team.

💡Captain

Choosing a 'Captain' in Fantasy Football doubles the points scored by that player for the Game Week. The script discusses the strategy of captaining 'Harland' over 'Salah', indicating the importance of this decision in maximizing points.

💡Roll Transfers

To 'Roll Transfers' means to postpone making changes to the team in order to save transfers for later in the season when they may be more strategically important. The script mentions a plan to 'roll transfers' until it's no longer possible, showing a long-term strategy in managing the team.

💡Wildcard

A 'Wildcard' in Fantasy Football allows managers to make unlimited transfers and unlimited changes to their team's formation for a single Game Week. The script discusses the potential use of a 'Wildcard' later in the season, indicating a strategic tool for team management.

💡Points

In Fantasy Football, 'Points' are the currency of the game, awarded based on players' real-life performance. The script refers to points scored by various players, such as 'Harland' and 'Salah', and the importance of maximizing these points through player selection and captaincy.

💡Bonus Structure

The 'Bonus Structure' in Fantasy Football is the system that awards additional points to players based on their overall performance in a match, not just their basic actions. The script mentions changes to the bonus structure affecting how forwards are rewarded, which influences player selection and strategy.

Highlights

Gan Batra joins the Fantasy Football Hub to discuss Game Week 3 and assess his team's performance.

Batra's team has entered the top 700k with over 90 points in Game Week 2.

A transfer has already been made, with Kungu leaving the team due to expected minutes concerns.

Rogers is brought in as a replacement for Kungu, considering fixtures and potential returns.

Discussion on Inu's uncertain future at Chelsea and the potential for patience or transfer.

Smith Rowe and Rogers are compared as midfield options, with Batra favoring Rogers for the time being.

Batra is not tempted by Morgan Gibbs-White despite recent hype and prefers Smith Rowe and Rogers.

Sales has been a good pick, going against the trend of Henderson's poor performance.

Batra is considering a goalkeeper transfer, with Sanchez as a potential option.

Gabriel is performing well as an Arsenal defender, with expectations for clean sheets and goals.

Batra is not planning on using a Wild Card early, preferring to hold onto assets.

Hall is currently on the bench, with Batra not expecting immediate playing time.

Haaland is performing exceptionally well, and Batra plans to keep him as a 'never sell' option.

Batra has a transfer in mind for Game Week 4, considering taking out Sancho for Palmer.

There's a debate on captaincy choices between Haaland and Saka, with Batra firmly choosing Haaland.

Batra discusses the importance of individual player analysis over general fixture assessments.

A reminder for viewers to subscribe to the Fantasy Football Hub channel and sign up for the service.

Transcripts

welcome to the fantasy football Hub

YouTube channel for another game week 3

preview today I'm joined by Gan batra to

first of all have a look back at game

week 2 and and and assess your team my

friend into the top 700k a phenomenal

start for you with with over 90 points

last week but then we're going to have a

look at game week 3 and um see how your

team is looking for that and and get

some more General tips and advice on the

state of play in FPL uh important to

note as well that you have already made

a transfer at the time of recording so

yeah first of all you're doing very well

at the start of the season but

transfer's been made yeah so uh thanks

Jack always a pleasure to be back on the

transfer has been made and it's probably

one of the more obvious ones you were

thinking of and kungu has left because

didn't really want to swallow the price

drop unnecessarily thought if he's not

going to get the expected minutes there

are so many good options out there I'm

not really going to you know deprive

myself of that opportunity so he has

gone and Rogers has come in his place

for a variety of reasons not just the

fixtures and the fact that I think he

could do all right in terms of output

and returns but also the 1.5 mil it

freeze up to reinvest elsewhere which

we'll I'm sure we'll touch on Down the

Line yeah just just before before we get

onto your team for for the upcoming week

and obviously yeah Rogers is a great

pick what do you think's happened with

Inu you're you know you know a lot about

Chelsea Football Club um is he

completely dead as a pick do you think

that people that that maybe have already

eaten that that price drop should should

look to get him out anyway or is is now

time for maybe some patience yeah so I

think there's a lot of unknowns with

mesa's Chelsea side um at the moment

more so than I thought there'd be at the

start of the season I thought that Inu

was pretty much nailed to play one of

those Central spots I thought that

especially because Jackson didn't have

the longest preseason he'd either play

at nine because he's very competent

playing there or play at the top of the

box where Palmer played against wolves

and then Palmer would be on the right I

didn't expect him to start on the left

against C and I definitely didn't expect

him to be benched against wolves but the

fact that Chelsea have also signed J

Felix the fact that mad Wick has just

scored a hatti trick so you can't drop

him right and Palmer looks so good at

the top of the box he seems to really

like Jackson at the moment moresa or at

least more so than I thought he would

and thus I think you're probably just

gambling every single game he's probably

not going to play 90 anyway he doesn't

have penalties you may as well just

probably get rids because the upside

looks to have gone and I think what you

said at the beginning as well is very

important like it's not as if there are

no other options there are a lot of

options at that price bracket I mean you

you have Smith Row for example who's

done very well for you would you have

potentially come for Smith row over

Rogers if you didn't already already

have him or just you know comparing

those sort of 6.5 million midfielders

and Below where do you sort of rank

those options yes so I was actually

thinking about yesterday I think between

those two it's super close and quite

perspective dependent I think with Smith

Row one thing you have is probably

better positioning he doesn't have to do

as much of the progressive work that

Rogers had to do against Arsenal I think

we'll have to do less of that um against

for example Leicester but still so you

you get Smith row a little bit higher up

um I probably trust is finishing a

little bit more but on the flip side

robers is cheaper and he has better

fixtures so I think it's incredibly

close between the two I'd probably go

Rogers just for the extra five freed up

in cash and the fact that I think Smith

Row's best fixture has gone whereas

Rogers has still got both Leicester away

and also IP switch away which which

Smith row has so I'd go Rogers but only

marginally yeah it's close though isn't

it were you tempted by anyone else in

that price uh yesterday's video we had

yonas on he sold he sold andu for for

Gibbs

white yes so if you remember my first

draft I had Gibbs white and I was biging

him up I just think that like maybe the

hype's got a little bit too much for him

in recent or this week because of the

goal he scored and the fact he got

points but his open Play goal threat in

the first two games hadn't really been

there it hadn't really been there in

preseason either hence why I jumped off

and I just think that like yeah shy has

good fundamentals in terms of penalties

in 90 minutes but to expect returns

especially goals from him consistently

is probably unsustainable with the way

he's playing at the moment and just his

role so for me I much prefer Smith row

and Rogers for both the cash and just

general output and then even if not them

I like the Brighton boys a little bit I

like Mina potentially as well so yeah

for me I'm not on Morgan Gibbs white I

remember we talked about this at the

beginning of the Season you said yeah

just open Play threat is just not really

enough to to Warrant you going there

even though he was in your team you you

were wavering about him and yeah how

many goals did he score last year in

open playoffs just it just really wasn't

that many at all I remember you told me

the the number and I was like oh wow

yeah I don't know how many penalties he

scored in the last two seasons but he's

got five in each of them and like

especially with the game becoming

tougher and tougher and people being

able to flip transfers like from One

Premium to the next so quickly go threat

is so important and five is just not

enough yeah no that makes sense to me

okay let's talk about the rest of your

team um as as the viewers can see it's

it's a little bit different to well

quite different to to other teams that

that I have on that we have on the

channel um sales has been really good

yeah I mean nice pick right just to go

to go against the the fleen or or um or

well mainly Henderson who has been

completely awful sales looks good and

another you know as you mentioned at the

start of the Season preseason the the

forest numbers are regressing or you

know improve going getting back towards

what you'd expect from from the

underlying data in terms of clean sheets

and yeah sales has been obviously a big

beneficiary of that yeah I mean I'm

happy that it's worked out cuz I really

did think that opening three were just

the best by some way yeah um obviously

the I guess the upside of that move has

been offset by how well Ry has done um

but I don't think I could have accounted

for that so yeah overall really happy

with him it would have been an unreal

start had he got that 10p pointer

against Bournemouth um but they conceded

pretty much right at the end to somewhat

unlucky goal but overall I'm really

happy with him especially because

Henderson hasn't really been uh putting

up the good so so far I mean Henderson

might as well just not be in the team at

this point and I so annoying because I

say this every year and people are it's

it's a common thing that you do not want

to make a transfer on a goalkeeper yeah

but I'm kind I don't know about you but

I'm thinking if if there is a keeper out

there that is consistently getting more

points than than your keeper I know

keepers are relatively unpredictable a

lot of the time which is why people say

it's not worth the worth the transfer

and the opportunity cost of not using

that somewhere else in your team is

obviously big but I don't know I feel

like does get overlooked as a position

quite a lot and and all of a sudden you

know after this game week Sals I would

assume would be a good 10 points ahead

of Henderson yeah I mean I'm on a pretty

similar wavelength to you whereby I

think that if your team's in a good

State you could maybe transfer out

Henderson he's got Lester at home game

week four which I don't actually think

is a bank clean sheet anyway but apart

from that the fixtures aren't really

that good um and palace's defense really

doesn't look too good at the moment so

with all that in mind I I like the

Sanchez option um I built my own like

game we 3 wild card for those who are

who are playing it and I had Sanchez and

I actually quite like that option so if

you can move I think it's a good one

yeah again it's just like I don't know

even though what even though I've said

what I've just said I'm still like oh is

it worth the transfer yeah I just now I

just don't see any clean sheets at all

for Palace and you know there's rumors

today that that there's been a big bid

for for gay from from Arsenal I think

for 70 million or something like that

you saw that that yeah I mean who knows

if it's true or not who knows if it's

true but just something I saw this

morning um so there the main point being

Anderson's gone there's still a lot of a

lot of noise about gay uh glasner has

said himself that it's unsettling and

it's not a surprise that it's having an

effect on the team obviously losis as

well which which isn't great but yeah

there you go okay that's the keepers and

defense um Gabrielle a player that yeah

was in my team for for a long way long

time got rid of him in the end but he's

been pretty good looks

solid yeah that Arsenal Defenders pretty

much just missed the consistent right

yeah the uh the way I look at him is the

next six I'm I'm trying to get three

clean sheets out of him I think that's a

fair amount given the Arsenal Arsenal

boys how good they are and then maybe

one attack in return I'd like I think in

the first eight game weeks asking for

one goal isn't too much from him so yeah

if I can get one of those that would be

really really solid and for me like I

said he's just a set and forget at least

until like that fixt swing where he is

like Liverpool Newcastle Chelsea in a

row are you thinking about wild carding

in any particular week at the moment or

just open to see what happens so I saw

preseason that there was quite a big

fixture swing and the biggest one maybe

gameweek 12 I think I heard um I didn't

pay too much attention to it because

like I knew that things would change 12

weeks down the line in FPL was such a

ridiculous amount there's no point even

planning for it um I did however look at

three and six or four and six which

which people are fancied beforehand are

still fancy and I didn't like either of

them I think in four people were looking

at taking out Arsenal assets and in six

they were looking at bringing them back

in and that was like a major reason for

the wild card for me I'm just holding

them all the way throughout I think I

get to save transfers and they'll get

points so I'm not really looking at an

early wild card I think it could be

really nice as a somewhat differential

tool down the line yeah I agree with

that I think a lot of people will be on

gamix six in particular for Arsenal

defensive coverage which if you already

if you already have one you don't

necessarily need to double up I mean you

wouldn't double up now the fixtures are

a little bit tough and I think I think

Ry has been quite F I mean you know the

last game he obviously made a phenomenal

save um but that should really I mean

there was an there was a two big big

chances for Watkins and he should have

taken at least one of them um let's talk

about the problems in your team then so

Hall in terms of an option now what's

going on there obviously he didn't play

the last game got to be a warrior for

you yeah I think he might just be

sitting on my bench for quite a while um

I imagine that most of the transfers

will get used up top in the Midfield and

having Gabrielle who I'm I'm called to

play him every week I think City score

against Arsenal and I think the victure

will be slightly different to what it

was last year I think there'll be a few

more goals in there um but I'm still Co

to play him knowing that I have I have

his set past threat so he'll play every

week con's vies from three to six are

some of the best I've ever seen so he'll

play every week and you know what

Robinson's looked really good from open

play like he has enough attacking threat

there he's obviously got a really good

fixture this week and even though the

two fixtures after aren't great they are

both both at home and for those reasons

I think I'll just play him as well and

I'll just let Le Hall do his thing on

the bench I mean if he does come back

into the side and he looks like he's

going to play one of the away games

where the fixture a little bit better

than Robinson's that I don't mind

playing him but apart from that I don't

really think he's a massive concern

given I'm barely bullish on Robinson

yeah and then finally the the the

interesting player that you've got is is

hav he's done pretty well start of the

season right you got got be pretty happy

with that um what are you thinking in

terms of in terms of him going forward

when he has those two tougher fixures

obviously looks great this week but from

in four and five well I don't know four

is probably quite a good fixture

actually for yeah for Arsenal attacking

options although Tottenham look a little

bit better defensively we'll see when

they play against a a very good

attacking team but yeah what are you

thinking there so a few things one like

my plan was at the start of season to

just never sell the sky and just play

him week in week out I think with his

expected minutes being so good and not

all the forwards or many of the forwards

having that especially the good ones um

I I really like that aspect to him I'm

actually a little bit concerned about

game week 3 compared to game week four I

fancy him in game week four but game

three I I I definitely think you can get

at Brighton and score goals against them

it's just the fact like it's 1230

they've won both the opening games

Brighton I wouldn't be surprised if they

make it like a little bit tough um but I

think if I get through that and get

through game week four I don't really

care what happens in Game week five

because I have to keep him in six right

so for me he's just like a never sell

option and I'm just going to hold him

throughout I like that way of thinking

about it because like if you look here

for example and this is the same on you

know the FPL website as well the

official one Brighton home is a is a

green

fixture um and I don't think I don't

think anyone would necessarily argue

with that but if you think about it as

an individual for your for your

individual player and then the potential

matchups does it necessarily suit that

player I think that's what you got to

think of quite a lot of the time yeah

course who knows yeah I mean against

like a dunk is is that the best is that

the best for hav could could he you know

against a bright yeah as you said 12:30

is it more the case of he could be

someone that's bringing others into play

in that game I don't know it's one of

those where you got you have to

individually analyze it yeah I think

overall it is pretty good and there are

a lot of things going for him I think um

Brighton is still quite insistent on

playing in a positive style and thus you

can you can get them on transition and

he made a lot of runs Beyond Villa's

last line that weren't found um I think

Arsenal and city in the bigger games

tend traditionally to not play those

type of balls to harling and have it

just because they want to reduce the

amount of risk and keep the ball for

longer I think against Brighton

especially at home they'll probably be a

bit more willing to do that um so I'm

I'm fairly bullish on him I'm just not

getting carried away with it because I

know Brighton are a good side in

anything that anything could happen but

yeah for me just a luck at the moment

there's no real reason when I've got

other problems okay um let's talk about

your team going forward then this is

what I like doing the most on on fantasy

football Hub just skipping through the

game weeks and seeing your potential

plans you're you're clearly a planner um

and you had a very good start so

although you have used now a transfer

each week let let's let's move ahead to

to game week four have you got any

transfers in mind or would you roll no I

have one in mind it's a little bit

annoying because my plan was just to

roll for at least a couple weeks but

I've been making my transfer so early

I'm looking at taking Sun out um I think

by the time game we four rolls around

sanky will be back and I much much much

prefer Sun at n to left wing I think

it's chalk and cheese right so if he's

back at left wing that two against

Arsenal he can go um cuz I don't think

the brenford at home fixture when he's

playing left wing is particularly

brilliant either so yeah he can

definitely go and then I can get Co

Palmer I've got the money in the bank

I'll still have a m spare and the

fixtures look really tasty um if he's to

continue playing in that role even he's

playing a right wing then whatever he

he'll be fine because he'll still get

some minutes in the middle just through

substitutions I really like the look of

getting Paul Palmer back in the team so

no Salah then you wouldn't try and find

the money elsewhere to because you'd

have if you were to roll oh actually no

you wouldn't would you yeah you only

have one three yeah I'm very anti Salah

I'm very anti why does doesn't not been

great hasn't so my my thing with people

saying that he's got 24 points and

Harland has 24 points is looking at it

from the perspective of opportunity cost

you look at Harland and the next forward

right and yeah sure like Danny welbeck's

there but realistically no one was going

for him so it's havit and that's a

10-point difference whereas the

difference between Salah and the next

best is like what there's Palmer on 19

the sun on 18 the sacka on 18 and

everyone's all just a little bit closer

and just in one game that could easily

turn he could find himself third fourth

so yeah sure you get 2.5 million extra

but where are you going to spend the

money to really you know make it

worthwhile like yeah sure you can get an

extra premium Defender but overall the

4.5s at the moment have been pretty good

yeah um and I'm not I like Trent more

than I like Salah but I'm not I'm not

crazy about him at the moment um I don't

I wouldn't Captain him in game four i'

definitely Captain harand so the only

week I'd really won him was game week

five yeah that's the tough one when you

when you get to five is that not you got

you got to be a little bit worried there

so what would you do instead uh I might

just plan on getting lucky I think you

got to get a little bit lucky at times

and like we can't own them all right so

if I'm going to take a bet I'd rather

I'd much rather take a bet against Salah

than harand so um I'm I think I'm good

to do in five I have no plans on owning

him and to be honest I haven't really

been that scared apart from maybe gaming

one a little bit but I'm not really

scared about not owning him either when

when you get to gameweek five the teams

looking it's looking a little bit ropey

you got Gabrielle City away which

genuinely isn't awful um we've seen him

keep clean sheets there before but yeah

no no Salah who's the who's the clear

stand out who would you Captain

obviously we're jumping ahead here but

who would you captain in game week five

you thought about that with no Salah

yeah I thought I I think Palmer has West

Ham away if I'm right yeah I think I'm

going I think I'm going Cole oh tell you

this could be a this is a makeer break

sort of week depending on Sal gam rating

of 81% it's not not great not great yeah

I don't think it's that bad though and I

think like my team will be strong enough

outside of those weeks whereby one it

can offset it and two you know all that

has to happen is Salah doesn't have to

have a parabolic game and I'll be CO as

long as he doesn't hold it'll be fine

that's true and we saw this week as well

know all a lot of players are doing

exceptionally well um and there were

teams that that didn't have Harland even

that did well yeah um my my dad no

Harland I just captain son and he got

the same amount of points as me and I

you know had a pretty good week so you

can do well maybe you do have to get a

little bit lucky but as long as you're

other players and you're still spending

the money on on other great players

you'd expect Palm to do well in that

game maybe not as well as as Salah but

he's not going to be miles off it you'd

hope yeah exactly like all I have to

just hope is that Salah doesn't go

parabolic and all Palmer matches him

just one of the two and I think that's

not I'm not asking too much there no no

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yeah I think to be fair mate I think

that's covered most things anything

anything that we've potentially missed

probably captaincy apart from the fact

that like it's a very obvious call that

I'm definitely going Harland that's

about it well I mean let's let's talk

about that briefly sacka not too far

behind in terms of the predicted points

but is is it an obvious one I'm just so

bullish on Harlem this year like I

remember like my one prediction

preseason was that he breaks his goal

scoring records um he started well

started pretty well pretty well he's on

for 76 at the exactly exactly what I was

going to say yeah I I just I'm not

interested in taking the on band off him

at any point I feel so it feel so safe

just knowing that like at least I'll get

one goal a game I can't really see see

make a minimum three good chance for him

a game right he'll take one of them

probably then he's got penalties as well

um and that's just the floor so yeah I'm

very comfortable Captain him every

single game yeah I'm completely the same

as that I think yeah people might be

tempted by sacker at home to Brighton

but I just don't think there really that

much of a comparison between two of them

yeah same is there anything to be said

in terms of in terms of

going for a midfielder instead of a

forward though and you mentioned earlier

the 24 points versus 24 points yeah is

is that is that a debate at all just

because you know Saka could easily keep

a clean Arsenal could keep a clean sheet

in that game you're looking at 11 points

there potentially for for one goal

whereas Harland would have to get two

yeah so I think in Times Gone previous

that would make a lot more sense but

with the change to the bonus structure I

think we have seen forwards be rewarded

a little bit more as a result and I just

I think if it's a normal forward versus

midfielder debate I'm a lot more open to

it but I'm just not open to cing anyone

but Harland at the moment like I I have

given it some thought but I just think

he's so clear of everybody else uh both

in terms of floral and ceiling I like

the fixtures for city as well I don't

think West Ham away is a bad one for

them um and him so yeah I'm I'm very

comfortable just captaining him fair

enough well you've made me feel better

about that as well to be honest I was I

was you know 90% Harlem but yeah I think

it's got to be done

all right mate thank you very much

thanks for the tips and advice uh hope

another green arrow for you next week

you had you had a very I mean I I think

I've had a pretty good start to be fair

but I'm not I'm not on I'm not at

600k but my plan is to roll transfers

until I can roll no more good optimal

but just might as well yeah I mean like

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