I haven't posted this season but I see so many similar teams and podcasts saying there's no other option than to follow the template, that I thought I'd give advice for those that like to go a different path.

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With many interesting signings by the top clubs, this year I think it makes sense to do an early wildcard (gw 4 so transfer window is closed, 2 week int. break to catch price rises & some idea of who are the best FPL picks)

This draft is made with GW1-3 in mind. Any thoughts on this team/strategy?

This is likely to be my wildcard team. Watkins/Wissa was a close call, and if we get a leak that KDB doesn't start, Sarr will come in.

I like Semenyo vs Ars reserves & Man city days after FA cup final.

With 9.2itb I could easily upgrade but who comes in/out?

Last week 84 points.

Nkunku to Saka was the planned transfer but left 0.0 to change Glasner (bad choice). So I took a -8 to do next weeks transfer early (Asensio > Elanga) & Glasner > Arteta.

With no FH left, hits were needed to get 11 players out next week so might as well get them over with!

Hard decision on who to pick as AM this week as I wanted a chance for TB. In the end I went for Moyes, with Arsenal having bigger fish to fry & injuries.

Another hit this week, Murphy for Dango and Marmoush for Watkins as I can't trust his minutes.

Transfers: Trippier for Trent & Isak for Wissa

As I'm playing Assman (Glasner)31-33, I won't wildcard until 34 but with transfers I think I'll be fairly well setup for dgw33.

If predictions are correct, maximising dgw36 will be hard as those 4 teams blank in 37. Anyone considering Wildcard 37?

Here is my Free hit draft, any thoughts?

Seen a lot of Gvardiol, Ait- Nouri and yes they have upside but chances of a return in 1 week..I'm not sure. ARS,EVE, NFO are among the best defensive teams so backing them.

Mid/Fwd fairly template, KDB might come in for Wissa if there's a leak he starts

Gakpo out for Capt Wissa this week. Hall vs Timber the only real decision to make, hopefully White stays on the bench.

Players on my radar for next week: Jorgenson & Munoz or Gvardiol.

Let's see how much damage Salah, Wood and Isak can inflict this week!

Transfers for me this week Foden to Rogers & Duran to Watkins.

That gives me 0.5m to afford Moyes (plan yesterday) but woke up with a plan to go chipless this week!

Depending on FA cup results I'll AM 25-27 or keep it for 31-33/36-38 in the hope or more nice table bonus fixtures. Wish me luck!

I'm thinking about Mateta or Gakpo for Havertz this week. This year I'm trying to be more patient but that's backfired at times when I've kept out-of-form players for too long.

Considering form, fixtures and minutes I think Mateta comes out on top.

Anyone else with Havertz got a similar dilemma?

I thought I would go for Haaland this week but in the end his fixtures & history don't make up for his lack of form/price.

Sold Semenyo & Kudus for Foden and Gordon instead. I'm passing on Isak so need some Newcastle cover!

Duran for Cunha last week was a disaster but its done so I'll keep him!

2 hours before gw14 I decided to WC. Plan was to keep it until GW19 but my team needed surgery and seemed crazy to take hits.

Pretty pleased with a 4th green arrow in a row and into the top 100k.

Hopefully this is set up for Xmas schedule and I'll have 4/5 transfers to catch the swing in gw18

Tempted to do Foden to Mitoma or Raul to Pedro as I think Brighton score big tonight (sadly).

But I'll roll as I've got my eye on a nice differential from West Ham next week - Kudus - and Ollie Watkins instead.

Twende!

I look at a lot of FPL content on X and thought I'd get involved in the community over here. Was planning to wildcard gw13 as my defence needs an overhaul and I have no bench but I might leave it to Gw18/19 to get a team with Haaland. What would you do? (Dibling will be Haaland this week)