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[@FPLJianBatra]

💎 Like & Subscribe! Thank you Have a magnificent day my people

[@marshallurban3248]

Jian, you provide me with a very valuable tool in fpl. You allow me to be much more confident in making my decisions. There are many times when I like a particular player or transfer, but am unsure wether to go for them, and your analysis validates my initial instinct. I was thinking about transitioning from wood this week for example, and this video has me much more comfortable potentially doing that.

[@FPLJianBatra]

My pleasure Marshall, I’m glad🤝

[@Qwe8901a]

Hairline reveal at 5k

[@abediakyaw4240]

😂😂😂

[@VijaySuryaAditya]

@@Qwe8901a Would you ask a lady to remove her hijab?

[@VijaySuryaAditya]

@Qwe8901a For some, the hair is sacred, which is what I meant by that.

[@dreambrother22]

Currently watching, but just wanted to say thank you for your consistent output of videos this season, they've been absolutely fantastic. Your video quality have significantly improved too - can see the time & effort you're putting into it, just wanted to say it's not gone unnoticed. Nice one Jian!

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much mu brother❤️ I appreciate you

[@northyorkshirelad11]

Excellent video. Love the in-depth analysis. Nice wildcard squad

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much, always appreciate your support man. A lot!

[@FPL_Kai29]

Amazing content Jian, your efforts do not go unnoticed! Would you recommend Cunha and Mbeumo (moves to Bowen in GW14), Havertz and ESR (who would rotate with Rogers and João Pedro until GW18) and 1 FT, or Isak and ESR? Thanks!

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you brother! Cunha & Mbeumo option

[@occulus8687]

Really good team but I query the value of a premium defender as there are enough budget options to just target fixtures. I’d prefer to have a Kerkez or RAN over Gabriel and invest the additional 1.5m into the front eight. the GK and defensive category has sub-£5m assets that can return unlike in mid and attack.

[@FPLJianBatra]

I understand your perspective, I’ll think about it. But, wouldn’t let Gabriel’s recent returns shift the narrative too much. He’s still probably the best DEF in the game.

[@Elliottsboats]

Great vid, thoughts on Strand Larsen to Isak for a hit? Other forwards are Evanilson & Jackson. Rotating mids are Rogers & Johnson. Cheers!

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you! I wouldn’t for a hit, just let it ride for one week.

[@schreineren]

Great stuff. As always. Thanks for putting down the work. If funds, would you go James or Gusto over Colwill?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much, and it’s my pleasure. Definitely not. Both rotation prone.

[@alfiethomps]

Great content as always Jian

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much Alfie!

[@johnproton259]

Arsenal fan here. Last season Saka was great. Then teams doubled up on him and stopped him. After a few games, he/Arteta figured out how to beat the double marking and get him hauling again. This season the double marking has come back, but with the necessary tweaks made to ensure Saka isn't hauling/circumventing it. Can Saka adapt to the adapted doubling up v.O.2? For me, for these reasons, he's a sell. I figure that him occupying two defenders creates space and overloads for other gunners to exploit (probably Oodegaad) with assists and goals. Could Saka effectively just be the pre-assister?

[@ClipzzAU]

I like this thinking I really like Bruno next two and would rather have him and transfer for someone else later than saka now, could be wrong!

[@FPLJianBatra]

I completely understand your logic here. There’s a few things which make me fine with having Saka, BUT I do see your perspective: 1. Quality - As we saw with Cunha’s goal, if there is enough quality present, even with far from optimal conditions, he can still generate points resultant of how good he is. 2. Avenues to points - Penalties, set pieces, open play goal threat (has a variety of finishes, from a variety of “realistic” angles, and great ball striking), and open play assist threat (crosses from deeper areas, crosses from the bar line, small space combinations, moments of magic). 3. I don’t have anywhere else I’d rather spend the money, so I deem it to be an efficient allocation of funds. 4. Fundamentals are largely present (zonal occupancy, and role less so) Like I said, I get your perspective, and someone like Palmer probably will have better conditions. But, the fixtures are good enough, and he has enough going for him that I like it enough to pick.

[@MsRomainRunner]

Thanks for the vid ! If you were to get rid of Haaland in this GW, would you rather go Jackson or Isak? I have Jackson in mind because of the fixtures and the extra money saving (the other forwards are Cunha and Raul and I plan to do Raul -> JPedro next GW)

[@superkoo5]

Another Bowen point, Kudus will be back. Can only help his prospects Awesome work on the vid

[@anaskhaled7240]

I have 3fts. Would you sell gernacho before Ipswich or just try my luck with him for just this fixture since he can easily return even if he doesn't start

[@FPLJianBatra]

I would sell

[@chocobomtom]

Best wildcard I have seen so far. Have similar defense but went with konate plus burges instead of colwill and konsa

[@FPLJianBatra]

🤝🤝🤝

[@adamflynn2000]

Hi Jian hope you are resting well. I can’t afford Jackson , Isak and Saka. Who would you recommend to leave out ?

[@adamflynn2000]

Or potentially drop Gabriel to Robinson who rotates well with Kerkez and have Jackson instead of Gabriel ?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello Adam, I would probably leave Isak if I had to, and just get Cunha.

[@VijaySuryaAditya]

Top Stuff Sir Jian!

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Vijay!🤝

[@humanfacts555]

wonderful wildcard! if buying this week, would you go for Jackson or Isak? I have the same midfield as your WC and Cunha + Jimenez in attack (want to buy JP in gw13)

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you! Jackson, most would say Isak (and to be fair it probably is safer)

[@jacobnewman8207]

Great video! I only have 1 free transfer for this week and not on a wildcard. I’ve been torn between getting Isak or Jackson for the ever disappointing DCL… not sure which to go for?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much Jacob! I would go Jackson, feel like most would go Isak (and it is safer to be fair)

[@arcanum360YT]

I have both Son and Solanke. Would you Son>Bruno or Solanke>Jackson or keep all?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Solanke to Jackson

[@sitamshnarasimhan4115]

Hey mate great video I really need help, i had the worst possible gw and really need to smash it this gw I have 3 ft and 1.9 itb Which of the following would u do Option 1: Haaland to isak Rogers to salah Trent to a 4.5 And would u do semenyo to bruno for a -4 on top of these 3 moves? Option 2 Haaland to pedro Rogers to salah Trent to konate Semenyo to palmer for a -4 Which option seems better? Also who’s the best Trent replacement under 5.5m in your books I hope its not confusing and u get what I’m saying 😭

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello mate, Thank you Option 2 There aren’t many good ones, RAN? Hall?

[@sitamshnarasimhan4115]

​@@FPLJianBatra Thanks a lot, mate! Sorry to trouble you again, but since I've been pretty bullish on Isak, how would you rate this option compared to Option 2 Haaland to pedro rogers to salah semenyo to palmer trent to a 4.5 solanke to isak this for a -8 its essentially the same as option 2, just that im adding solanke to isak for an extra hit... Thoughts on this?

[@Joshhhh69]

Great vid! Who would you bench this gameweek out of Mbeumo, Cunha, Wissa and Rogers? Thanks

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Josh! Wissa?

[@Joshhhh69]

@ no worries and thanks, hard decision this week!

[@xxbitcoinclanxx7540]

Thanks for the great vid. Would appreciate your thoughts on who you'd prefer: A) Mbeumo + Jackson (or Havertz but prefer Jackson for the reasons you mention) B) Saka + João Pedro

[@FPLJianBatra]

My pleasure. Tough, but A Judging by your name though, budget should be an issue.

[@bryanjacob6708]

Great vid, I’m unsure about what direction to go to with my team (I’ve used my WC). I’ve got 3 FT (with 0.3 ITB) and my team is: Sels, Fabianski Gvardiol, Collins, Mykolenko, Greaves, Tuanzebe Salah, Palmer, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Rogers Haaland, Wood, Wissa

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Bryan! You are in a very healthy position. I would either: Make a couple of defensive moves + bench Wood and sell in 14 + keep Haaland for this week. or Sell Haaland & Wood for Jackson & Isak, upgrade the defence as well. Get Saka next week maybe?

[@bryanjacob6708]

@@FPLJianBatra thanks for the tips, yeah i've been thinking about going gvardiol, mbeumo and wood to colwill, saka and pedro but i personally think arsenal are on a downward spiral, even with their players healthy now. since i'm not sure maybe i should just roll another FT this GW and reassess with 4 FT next GW

[@tfrazza]

Love the format of this vid and great breakdown as always. Very jealous of this team!! I wouldn’t mind your opinion on this, I’ve got 2FT and planning on transferring kulu for saka (if fit), and solanke for either Jackson or isak. If he’s not, do you think it’s worth going to Bruno just for the next 2? And who out of Jackson or isak would you recommend if I’ve got cunha and wood (will bring in Pedro in 14)? Even with the help of this video, I still can’t differentiate the two

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much my friend. Bruno is cool for the next two, but my preference is Saka by some way. Jackson.

[@nabeel6018]

Great video as always

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Nabeel!

[@bp15-veb46]

and what do you think about gvardiol long term? i like him a lot and i dont think konate/hall/taa will cover him? just look at the projected points and stats, he is the best right?

[@FPLJianBatra]

He’s fine/good, he’s just expensive so blocks others.

[@RobGreen-q3m]

Great content. Like the planning upto WK18 too. WC myself and I'm planning on rotating my fifth midfielder and third striker. So playing either 352 or 343. Good idea?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you! Yes, 3ATB way to go this year

[@anushneelakantam8227]

Love the player selections and the reasons behind them too! I have a pretty good team with Haaland Salah Palmer Cunha Wood Mbuemo forming the core. Do I really need to wildcard now or wait till 14 when Mbuemo Wood and Sels fixtures turn?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you man! I would build a WC14 draft, see how different it is, the xPoints you will gain/lose, see how much value you are going to lose, and decide from there.

[@Cmac71728]

Great vid, whats the reasoning behind no Liverpool defence? They seem like they can keep a CS against anyone atm, also no thought of Arsenal defence double up? Purely budget reasons?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you! Arsenal defensive double up I would very much like, but money. Liverpool’s fixtures are massively overrated for me, I don’t see the appeal & there’s always the budget.

[@jtstephens9710]

thoughts on digne instead of konsa?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Go for it!

[@Rinseboy]

This is a truly awesome team bro! I'm in 2 minds this week whether to keep Gvardiol and play him agaisnt spurs or downgrade him for Hall and free up funds (playing Dalot instead). What are you thoughts on Gvardiola prospects at home to Spurs bro? Thanks

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you brother! Let’s see closer to the time

[@zarrarzaman5596]

Amazing videos man! Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you my friend. Big up Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@Ramez0729]

Solid as usual 🙌 WC looks amazing You think which move has more upside ? I can do one of (Wood or Cunha) to (Isak or Jackson) and I can bench the other as I have Rogers on bench

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much my man! Wood to Jackson.

[@dini2794]

very similar to mine no WC. Raya + ESR or Mbuemo + verbruggen for additonal -4?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Raya ESR so you don’t have to take a hit

[@nilsoleimeulen1080]

Probably the best gw12 wc video ive seen. my defense consists of gabriel, vvd, hall, kerkez and robinson (fulham bournemouth insane rotation). but i could swap vvd to konate and therefore upgrade one of my attackers to jackson. do you think that would be worth it? (im on my wc rn so i wouldnt use any transfer for that)

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much🤝 100% would do it I don’t see the appeal of VVD/Konate, think the fixtures aren’t easy at all.

[@ekarikafelix]

Hello Jian Great Video - Really thorough analysis. I am yet to use my wildcard. I don’t think I need a wildcard, I’ve considered wilcarding in GW14 but then I’ve done my planning and it’s possible to continue until GW19 and no wildcard. Was wondering perhaps another pair of eyes could give me some insight, am I being too passive. Pickford/Valdimarson TAA Robinson Pau Gabriel Johnson Bruno Palmer Salah Mbeumo Rogers Solanke Wissa Cunha With 1FT and 1.1 itb. My planned moves for GW12 is Solanke to Isak

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello, Thank you very much! You are in a great position. You could consider WC13(/14). Let people WC12, find out what’s a better iteration, and go from there.

[@SupremeSportZ]

Would you be selling Hojlund or keeping for the next 2. I want to keep but I think Isak or Jackson could easily outscore him in the next 2 and for the long run.

[@FPLJianBatra]

Probably selling brother

[@jeremiahjohnson5709]

Any love for Anderson 4.3 from Fulham as a 4th defender?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Don’t love the fixtures from a defensive standpoint, also don’t really need cover in 12&14

[@georgemarment4823]

Great wildcard Jian! Would you consider Konate from GW15? What are your thoughts on him?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you George! I think Konate is overrated as an asset, don’t see the appeal of the fixtures.

[@fplriver]

Excellent video, Jian. I just see one issue in your plan to roll until GW18 (Bowen aside) - you haven’t rolled a transfers for about 6 months…!!! 😂😂😂

[@FPLJianBatra]

It’s actually 7, approaching 8🤣 The day is coming though!

[@Blues_fan.]

Hey Jian what would your plan be as a gvardiol owner. I'm thinking he can be a hold up until around 22 maybe. I already have the raya haverzt saka tripple up so cant pivot to gabriel. Just best to buy a defender to cover for these next 2 fixtures (would be for a hit, most likely lewis hall) , or would u just field him this week and i can bench for leif next week who i already own.

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello, Definitely play him, he’s one of the better defenders.

[@Sound6838]

Do you like the idea of welbeck? + Loving the vids

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you very much! Not for me (check the Not for me Tier)

[@Zubbinho1]

Hope u are well bro. I would like your thoughts on Haaland and Johnson out for Isak and Palmer for a -4. Something you would consider or not? Also who do you prefer? Jackson or Isak?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Likewise brother. Something I would indeed consider, because I like Palmer for captaincy, and see a lot of upside to the move. Jackson.

[@jrgenroaldsnes9665]

Hello! Liked and are subscribed, great content:) My team: Flekken Porro, Gabriel, Lewis, Van H, Greaves Salah, Palmer, Mbuemo, Foden, Rogers DCL, Raul, Havertz 2FT, 2.1 in the bank Options: 1. Jackson, Saka & Hall for DCL, Foden and Porro. 2. Isak & Saka for Havertz & Foden ( 0.8 in the bank) 3. Defensive transfer + Saka or Isak/Jackson in Thanks!

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello, Thank you very much🤝 Very tough. I would almost definitely downgrade Porro. Then do DCL to Isak/Jackson, get Saka next week

[@DanD93]

Very jealous of that team. Managed 11 gws without a hit, but a -4/-8/-12 is looking pretty tempting right now 😅

[@FPLJianBatra]

Haha, let’s see what the landscape looks like come next Saturday.

[@rajaan_7288]

Hi Jian! Would it be okay to include both Verbruggen and Dunk (two players from the same team)? No other defender besides Dunk is convincing me either (I already have Gabriel and Konsa), and I need to replace a goalkeeper, which is why I’m asking. And do you think Foden and Havertz are still strong picks looking ahead? Otherwise, I’m tempted to use the wildcard, even though I still have 3 free transfers. Also, I have Quansah who I definitely want to transfer out 😅 and Gvardiol as well.

[@FPLJianBatra]

Hello, I’m only using Dunk in 13&15 against SOU & LEI, double up might be a bit much, but not too bad. Foden & Havertz are both ok, just risky given their OC, form, and team’s form. Gvardiol the same as above!

[@petarradovic8110]

What about Smith Rowe and Robinson i'm looking too keep them? And I also have Delap your thoughts on him? Also i'm considering Odegarrd and Sels in a potential wildcard? And what do i do with Barco?

[@FPLJianBatra]

ESR & Robinson are fine to hold, likewise won’t Delap. Wouldn’t touch Odegaard, Sels’ fixtures are gone. Barco is fine, there’s more efficient use of FTs

[@petarradovic8110]

@FPLJianBatra Watkins to Isak and Delap to Joao Pedro. Bowen and Johnson to Palmer and Mbeumo. Defence Trent Arnold and Porro to van Dijk and Ait-Nouri. I'm keeping Gabriel and Robinson along with M Salah, Smith Rowe, Cunha and maybe Rogers. Areola to Fabianski and I will sell Raya

[@iv8344]

thoughts on havertz as a differential? he tends to do good in home games

[@FPLJianBatra]

I discussed him in the video!

[@jeremiahjohnson5709]

Not soured about Jackson yellow card and minutes/rotation risk?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Minutes should be fine, Nkunku at 9 doesn’t really work too well, and there’s a lot of upside. YC - I have the depth.

[@williampark6617]

If I don’t have wildcard, who should I prioritize getting in? I have 2 FT and Haaland,Wissa, Cunha as my forwards. I’m thinking Haaland -> Jackson and a cheap mid (Garnacho) to Bruno or Saka. I also have none of the defenders you have here. Could also do Gvardiol to Gabriel

[@FPLJianBatra]

Jackson + Saka, would prioritise over Gabriel this week at least.

[@williampark6617]

@ Thank you!

[@nickm2677]

Would Odeegard be a decent Saka replacement if you are short on funds?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Wouldn’t say so. Dropping deep to help in 2nd phase with progression earlier in the season. General positioning (not too many “goal scoring movements into the box”). Doesn’t have the ability to score from a variety of (angles/)situations to the extent Saka does. Penalties. He’s expensive. And, much more.

[@sharvilvaibhav1312]

Aren't you considering wolves asset like cunha or ait nouri?

[@Bipinnpanthi]

I dont know 😅😅 abt this team . Lets see time will tell if its a good choice . Goodluck 🙏

[@FPLJianBatra]

You too my friend🙌

[@eddiecasey3956]

Great stream well done I have garnacho would you do Watkins to jao Pedro and semenyo to fernandes i got 0.1 in bank 2 free transfers what would do with this team raya,saliba, gvardol, mazraoui, palmer , mbeumo, garnacho, semenyo, haaland, Watkins, cunha ,subs fabianski, Matheus nunes, Collins, greaves

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Eddie! Haaland & Garnacho to Jackson & Salah

[@marcoj85]

Great content Jian 👏 really enjoyed this! Great concept ranking the players in tiers! Cunha in his own tier 😎🇧🇷 I’ll take it. Hope your enjoying tinkering with your WC over the break

[@FPLJianBatra]

I should have put Marco as a member in the Cunha Tier, would have been well earnt🤣 Thank you man, you too.

[@marcoj85]

@ 😂👍

[@rijulNangia]

Semenyo and Rogers have close to 50pts and are 2/2.5m cheaper than Bowen.

[@stevew9324]

Outstanding analysis, thank you 👏

[@FPLJianBatra]

Thank you Steve🫡🙌

[@anaskhaled7240]

What do u think of estupinian

[@FPLJianBatra]

I looked at it, need to research how nailed he is a little more, and his exact role in different systems

[@yayayayayaa4405]

Son to Saka or Lewis to Konate or both for -4?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Saka only

[@Businessmindset3]

I’m 21k and thinking of first -4 of season. Trent and Solanke to Gabriel and Isak. Thought?

[@msakshay619]

Gr8

[@FPLJianBatra]

Congratulations on your brilliant rank! I probably wouldn’t for a hit this week if Trent is fit. Solanke to Jackson would suffice

[@Businessmindset3]

@ 👍👍 I have Jackson already in place though. I might just give Solanke some more time

[@SyedSaadAhmed-fn1wt]

So you would be selling haaland this week or wait one more week?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Depends on the situation. Keeping is fine, but I would rather have let’s say Jackson & Isak, than Haaland & someone not as desirable

[@SyedSaadAhmed-fn1wt]

@@FPLJianBatra what about havertz. Can sell him next week tbf

[@marcoj85]

Just on the Mbuemo conversation, one thing to note is that Igor Thiago is back in training. Now he might not start Everton but I think he’ll start Leicester. How does that impact Mbuemo? Wissa isn’t getting dropped or played wide to accommodate the new signing. Igor Thiago is an out and out No.9. Will Brentford switch to a 2 up top back 5 like we’ve seen them do away from home with Mbuemo playing as a RWB..? One to ponder mate

[@FPLJianBatra]

I didn’t consider this so thank you, I shall indeed ponder that.

[@martinabdou6280]

I don't think Igor Thomas plays against either of those teams. Rico Henry who had a early recovery timeline hasn't featured yet. I think Igor Thomas probably gets eased in and gets his first start mid to late December.

[@marcoj85]

@@martinabdou6280 I think Rico’s injury was much worse so he would have a longer integration program. I know Igor played in a behind closed doors friendly recently so if his fitness continues to progress he could start a league game in the next few weeks. Not 90 mins obviously but a solid build up of minutes could be on the cards before December

[@martinabdou6280]

@@marcoj85 Frank said he expects Henry to be fit to feature in a game next week. Don't know if that's closed doors or competitive

[@msakshay619]

KONSA AGAINST BRENTFORD IN GW 14??????

[@FPLJianBatra]

He’s at home, and it’s just one fixture over six weeks bro.

[@bp15-veb46]

kudus no?

[@FPLJianBatra]

Prefer security of Bowen

[@bp15-veb46]

@@FPLJianBatra kudus/mbeumo rotation, then kudus comes in for rogers - is this rotation good?

[@prohugangaming3339]

dont really get jimenez, high xg and probably nailed. Just like Jao Pedro

[@FPLJianBatra]

Good fixtures don’t last as long, and Muniz probably has a start in him.

[@Unp0pular0pini0n1]

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[@Michael_Kachi]

Hala Madrid Jian😌🤍⚽️

[@FPLJianBatra]

Haha, I’m not a Madrid fan, but I like the jersey.

[@qkau0556]

bro i think you shouldn't put your jersey in a dryer lol

[@FPLJianBatra]

I only found this out recently, but you’re right. Appreciate you letting me know man.

[@Unp0pular0pini0n1]

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