Managing Rank Threats by Testing Player Combinations FPL GW33+

GW32+ Points: 54PTS. (AVG: 50PTS). Guess I had to vent for a second! How to manage rank threats by testing new player combinations. Buy KDB and Pulisic? Top FPL tips for GW33+.

FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM TIPS FOR 2019-20

FPL GW33+ Team

🚨 Final GW33+ Team! 🚨

***UPDATE:  Two transfers confirmed, KDB and Pulisic in for Mane and Traore. Fernandes captain against Bournemouth, Salah vice. Lascelles first off the bench. If his injury is a cut to the ankle, he could either start or not be risked at all. Connolly would step in against Norwich. Thanks and good luck!!!

Transfer plan revealed below. But first, I have something to get off my chest. My level of enjoyment for the game has been steadily declining for some time. VAR has made things even worse.

VAR is the worst thing that has ever happened to football. Forget the disallowed Kane goal. How does a foul on Lucas Moura end in a free kick against him? These embarrassing decisions are happening every week and it has a massive impact in Fantasy. The officials on the pitch are no longer in charge. They are excused from making decisions, yet they are the ones who feel the emotion of the players, they can judge the speed and danger in a tackle.

If the referee is the most qualified official, why isn’t he checking the pitch-side monitor for clear and obvious errors?

My wife and kids are on summer vacation. We want to build a backyard deck in time for those cool nights in late summer. 🙂 I’ve been taking time away from them to watch too many boring games with outrageous VAR decisions.

I’m still committed to FPL, don’t worry. Aiming for a top 100k finish! With VAR, this is not the game I love. I hope it comes back stronger than ever very soon. 👍💯 -Bruno

FPL GW32+ Review

Hey guys! With another quick deadline approaching, here’s a GW32 review and transfer plan for GW33.

Combination differentials.

To keep the momentum going after two strong Gameweeks, I used the Wildcard GW32+. A key component was to stick with Salah and Mane as a combination differential (no KDB). Another element was the addition of two high-ceiling players Son and Rashford to take advantage of a swing in fixtures for the new and departing players. The initial results were far from ideal. Now I’m testing a new and exciting player combination – De Bruyne and Pulisic?

The Results.

⚽️ Upper 90 Studios dropped from 205k to 245k in the Overall Rank.

GW32+ Top Performers.

Let’s break down player performances starting with the MVPs. 🙂

Nick Pope (9PTS), Charlie Taylor (7PTS).

Starting two Burnley players at the back has been a major boost. In the last two Gameweeks, Pope and Taylor combined for 32 points, an average of 8 points per player. Pope is now up to £5m, Taylor is just £4.3m – incredible fantasy value. Part of the reason for gambling on double Burnley at the back was our Fixture Difficulty Cheatsheet that gave the green light for Burnley defensive players GW31 and GW32.

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Matt Doherty (6PTS).

Slow and boring game, clean sheet. Another vital three points for Wolves that keeps them in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Bruno Fernandes (15PTS).

I was happy just to see his name in the starting lineup! Fernandes delivered beyond my expectations after playing the full 120 minutes in the FA Cup. Two goals, two bonus points and an early rest in the 63rd minute. I’ve had the opportunity to watch him play in person against Liverpool in pre-season. Even in a friendly, he stood out. As a Benfica fan, I welcome him to my FPL team. 🙂 Up next, Bournemouth.

⚽️ Bruno Fernandes has been involved in 8 goals in 8 games (5G, 3A).

The bad.

Alexander-Arnold (0PTS). Zero points in FPL and it could’ve been worse. In the 49th minute, his throw-in went straight to Gabriel Jesus who should’ve scored. Hopefully Trent can raise his concentration levels against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Mo Salah (2PTS), Sadio Mane (2PTS). A day to forget. Salah struck the post in the first half and Mane also had chances. The original plan was to use both players as a combination differential, especially if Klopp plays his strongest team for the season run-in. The question is whether I can afford to have two premium Liverpool attackers if their teammates coast through more games this season. Another factor is the form of Kevin De Bruyne, a rank-killer for my team.

Marcus Rashford (2PTS). Even though they ultimately lost 3-0, Brighton defenders did an excellent job marking Rashford and Martial out of the game. Without space to attack, Rashford was forced into shots from distance that were off the mark.

Heung-Min Son (6PTS). Unfortunately for Son, Lo Celso came into the lineup and took over set pieces, both corners and free kicks. The positive was Son’s assist to Kane late in the game, which earned him a bonus point. The concern is the psychological impact on Tottenham after losing 3-1. I mentioned the VAR incident involving Moura, but there was also an elbow on Son by a player who had just been booked seconds earlier. VAR never checked for violent conduct, which is ironic since Son was found guilty of a similar incident earlier this season.

Players sold.

As far as the players sold on the Wildcard, the results were mixed. Matt Ritchie (0PTS) missed out through injury. Ismaila Sarr (2PTS) continues to show flashes of brilliance, but he has to work on his final ball. Calvert-Lewin (2PTS) blanked against Leicester.

Danny Ings (13PTS) was a beast against Watford. As mentioned on the GW31+ blog post, Ings is one of the most physically-fit players I’ve seen since the relaunch. I have no problem setting aside my ego to do what’s best for the team. Danny Ings slots right back into my Watchlist. If the current forwards don’t deliver, Ings could replace them or return in a change of formation from 3-5-2 to 3-4-3.

That’s how the players did, so what’s the plan for GW33?

GW33+ Transfers

Transfers: 2 (-4 hit)

Transfers OUT: Mane, Traore ❌
Transfers IN: De Bruyne, Pulisic ✅

Mane to de Bruyne.

Sadio Mané (2PTS). I was so excited to use Salah and Mane as a combination differential. To afford them, there was no room for De Bruyne. Then Liverpool were humbled by Manchester City 4-0 in a head-scratching performance by the new champions. Mane had opportunities to deliver a return, and he could bounce back against Aston Villa. Even if he does, I’m managing rank threats by testing out different player combinations in the season run-in. Plus, I already have Salah. 👍

Kevin De Bruyne (14PTS). 🇧🇪 A goal, an assist and maximum bonus. As a non-owner, De Bruyne is the scariest player to watch. I want to appreciate him for his brilliance without worrying about Fantasy.

⚽️ De Bruyne has 11 goals and 17 assists in the Premier League this season.

Traore to Pulisic.

Adama Traore (1PT) was benched yet again, this time against Aston Villa. Traore adds a spark whenever he’s on the pitch, but his scoring potential could be affected if he doesn’t get consistent starts. His strength is also his weakness. At his best, Traore is unstoppable. But his explosive playing style can also lead to injuries and fatigue.

Christian Pulisic (8PTS). Two assists from the American wonderkid who is fast becoming essential in Lampard’s setup. Here are some of my notes on Chelsea and Pulisic versus West Ham:

⚽️ Christian Pulisic has 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 league games since the relaunch.

Upper 90 Studios was pitchside to cover the U.S. Men’s National Team in the Gold Cup. I kept a close eye on Christian Pulisic to see if his playing style could translate into FPL points. Here’s an article on Pulisic after watching him in action: FPL PRE-SEASON Christian Pulisic | Chelsea FC

GW33+ Top Cheats

I wish I had more time to discuss the players below in more detail. I’m publishing this post now and will try to add to it before the deadline.

Watchlist.

GK: –
DEF: Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Digne, Boly
MID: Sterling, Ward-Prowse, Saint-Maximin, Foden, Bowen
FOR: Ings, Greenwood, Ayew

GW33+ Team

Current team, not final! (EDIT: Final GW33 team at the top of the page)

U90 Fixture Difficulty Cheatsheet.

GW31+ to GW38+

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Guess I had to vent. Now I’m managing rank threats by testing new player combinations. Buy KDB and Pulisic? Top FPL tips for GW33+. Leave a comment below and let’s rate your team!

Thanks!
-Bruno