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The Digest – Gameweek 35

Our final look back at Gameweek 35 shines the spotlight on Arsenal’s top performer from the first half of the season as he makes a late return onto Fantasy radars. The Black Cats’ resurgence is also acknowledged, whilst the current lack of form from many of the upcoming double Gameweek sides may potentially alter our Fantasy plans:

THE PLAYER

Aaron Ramsey is back. For the first half of the season, the Welshman defied his doubters by consistently scoring and assisting in both the domestic and European stages. Fantasy managers who acquired him early saw big gains in their team value and overall ranking as Ramsey propelled Arsenal to top spot at Christmas and looked a sure candidate for a Player of the Year nomination.

Injury on Boxing Day and a subsequent setback during his recovery kept him sidelined for over three months but, on his first league start since Gameweek 18 at the weekend, Ramsey’s class and importance to the Gunners midfield was telling. A 16-point return – his highest haul of the season – came courtesy of a goal, clean sheet, a pair of assists and two bonus points kept the Gunners in the driving seat to seal a seventeenth consecutive Champions League qualification and brings the Welshman back onto our radars as Arsenal look forward to three favourable fixtures to close out the campaign.

Ramsey has the potential to explode at the Emirates, in two consecutive home games against out-of-form Newcastle and West Brom before making a final away trip to Norwich. With concerns still hanging over premium-priced options such as Eden Hazard, David Silva and Yaya Toure, Ramsey, at just 7.2 in the Fantasy Premier League game, offers outstanding value as Fantasy managers consider their options and perhaps look to free up funds for a heavy hitting striker for the upcoming double Gameweek.

THE TEAM

Seven days ago, the prospects of Sunderland being chosen as ‘The Team’ by the Digest seemed laughable. Firmly bottom of the Premier League’s form table at the time, with seven defeats in eight games, Gus Poyet’s charges looked set for certain relegation and were adrift from their rivals at the foot of the table.

What a difference a week makes. Four unlikely points taken from title-chasing duo Manchester City and Chelsea is surely the stuff of miracles and the Wearsiders now have a fighting chance of staying up in the top flight following outstanding displays at the Etihad and Stamford Bridge, the latter ending Jose Mourinho’s 77-match unbeaten Premier League home record.

Sunderland have come through a horrific sequence of fixtures that saw them play five of the current top six in just six weeks and thankfully the opposition eases a little as they continue their battle for survival. Three of their remaining four games come at the Stadium of Light, and crucially these are all against relegation rivals. A massive ‘six pointer’ against Cardiff is next up for the Black Cats which is followed by a double Gameweek 37, where a trip to United precedes the visit of fellow-strugglers West Bromwich Albion. The final and possibly crucial fixture is also at home, against a Swansea side who may have secured their own safety by this time and could have their minds on the beach already.

Vito Mannone continues to offer outstanding value in goal at just 4.5, returning a remarkable 14 saves against Chelsea last weekend and a haul of six points despite the lack of a clean sheet. Phil Bardsley returns from a two-match ban this weekend to offer potential returns at either end of the pitch at just 4.3 in the FPL game. Further up the pitch, Adam Johnson will surely start the remaining matches and remains a tempting option at just 6.4, but it is Connor Wickham’s confidence that will be sky-high after scoring three times against City and Chelsea and, providing he shakes off a knock, at just 4.6 he offers a great differential and third striker option for Fantasy managers looking to move funds around and acquire premium priced players for the final run in.

THE TALKING POINT

With six teams set for a pair of fixtures in the penultimate Gameweek of the season, Fantasy managers are, as always, keen to restructure their squads to take advantage. Whilst double Gameweek 31 proved a major success, the recent disappointment brought about by double Gameweek 34 served a reminder that teams stocked full of players with a pair of fixtures apiece don’t come with success guaranteed.

As we assess the lay of the land, however, it’s fair to say that the majority of sides that are set to play twice are in poor form as we approach the double. Manchester United have been far from convincing in recent matches, though their decision to dismiss David Moyes earlier today may now persuade many to re-assess their options ahead of a trio of successive home games against Norwich, Sunderland and Hull. Sunday’s display at Goodison was dire but surely, you’d reckon, the Red Devils will be back on the attack for the last few matches – with Ryan Giggs handed the reins on a short-term basis, the likes of Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata could be set to flourish as the champions look to finish the season on a positive note.

While many already have a full quota of Man City options and Sunderland look full of fight and offer cut price options and home games aplenty, Hull, Villa and West Brom have done little to suggest that, even with an extra game apiece, they’ll bring home the Fantasy returns.

Arsenal’s recent resurgence and push for a fourth place finish highlights just how key form is at this time of year. As nerves become increasingly frayed and the finishing line edges within sight, those sides with momentum and plenty still to play for are equally, if not more, crucial to our planning. Ramsey and Lukas Podolski, for example, may have one match less than the likes of Hull but are more than capable of outscoring Steve Bruce’s charges – indeed, the German’s four goals in the last two matches mirrors the Tigers’ tally over their last six games altogether. Little wonder over 23,000 managers have already acquired Podolski ahead of Monday’s encounter with Newcastle.

Elsewhere in north London, Tottenham’s hopes of clinching a European slot may be slim but the recent displays of Christian Eriksen (55 points in the last five Gameweeks) and Harry Kane, who has now scored in each of his three starts for Tim Sherwood’s side, will also be on Fantasy managers’ minds as we map out our plans for the run-in. Liverpool and Everton also may have just three games left but, given how vital their remaining matches are to both sides’ ambitions, owners of the likes of Raheem Sterling, Steven Gerrard, Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku may choose to hold rather than gamble on a double Gameweek option with far less impressive form.

Typically, double Gameweeks fill Fantasy managers with hope and expectations of triple-figure hauls, the chance to take a punt or two and back the courage of our convictions. Whilst this one hands us a final throw of the dice before the campaign draws to a close, the real lack of genuine in-form contenders may persuade many to adopt a slightly more risk-free strategy over these last few rounds of matches instead.

Ricardo355 Far too many hours spent in FPL world.. Former Live HoF number 1 for two whole weeks! (19/09)

1,092 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    If Mirallas misses the World Cup who will take his place?...Thorgan Hazard?

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    1. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Can't imagine a groin strain will keep him out for that long.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Is it not a strain is it?..I heard it was a tear...

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        1. Walsh
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          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          If a tear it is possible but if that is the case the original timetable of 3-4 weeks would not have been accurate.

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    2. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      De Bruyne maybe

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A hazard on both wings would be a scary thought.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          And Lukaku in the middle.

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          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            If only Hazard and Lukaku would have had this season to play together.

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          2. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Sounds good to me.

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    3. Camp No No
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      Possibly. What is the current squad, exactly?

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    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thorgan Hazard.

      Sounds painful 😉

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    5. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      emile mpenza

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Who?..enlighten me please.

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          mbo mpenza's brother

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            'slightly less worse' older brother

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Oh aye...crikey that is a long time ago. I hope it would be Hazard, I'd much sooner see new exciting players than old crocs...

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              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Well it definitely will not be Emile mpenza. He's what, almost 40-year-old now.

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              2. applebonkers
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                bakkali would be cool but something strange is happening with him last few months

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                1. Camp No No
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  He's also still very very young. Maybe a bit too early for him, no?

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                  1. applebonkers
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                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 11 months ago

                    in august no, the world was his oyster, but now yeah

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                    1. Camp No No
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 11 months ago

                      He's had some injuries and this season has been tough for a young kid. Wait him to come back for next season. He'll be even better. Much better.

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          you seriously don't remember Emile Mpenza?

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Had to look it up...must have forgotten somewhere down the line...

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        now there's a blast from the past

        Gilles De Bilde - will he score it?

        Gilles De Bilde - will he feck

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  2. Sarnab
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Team this week :

    Mannone
    Azpili Koscielny Dann
    Nasri Sterling Eriksen Ramsey
    Suarez Aguero Lukaku

    xx Silva** Distin** Dummett

    Choose:

    1. Lukaku > Rooney (-4)
    2. Silva > Mata (-4) and bench Lukaku
    3. Distin > Alonso (-4)
    4. Do Nothing

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    1. Snikiii
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      1

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  3. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So Silva out for three weeks and i'm already on a 4 points hit.

    Should i sell him and buy Nasri for a 8 point hit? other midfielder are Mata, Eriksen, Gerrard, Ramsey

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    1. bombayblues
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nasri makes most sense for you

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    2. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same answer as the previous page.

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    3. Mr Pink
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      First 4 points are irrelevant for your decision. Do you think that Nasri will outscore any of your other four by more than 4 points? Who would you bench in order to play Nasri, or are you playing 3-5-2?

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  4. bombayblues
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Repost.
    Guys, please help!

    Howard (Marshall)
    Cahill. Coleman. Zabaleta (Skrtel. Ward)
    Lallana. Ramsey. Eriksen. Silva (Ki)
    Lukaku. Aguero. Suarez

    1 FT. 1.4 ITB.

    Options
    1. Silva + Lukaku - Mata + Podolski? (-4)
    2. Silva + Lukaku - Nasri + Rooney? (-4)
    3. Silva - Nasri/Mata

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  5. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Need some help with this guys. 1.3 ITB and 1 FT.

    Mannone, Adrian
    Baines, Cahill, Zaba, Ward, Chester
    Silva, Eriksen, Gerrard, Lallana, Noone
    Suarez, Aguero, Lukaku

    Which one to do this week?
    A) Silva + Lallana > Mata + Ramsey
    B) Silva + Lukaku > Ramsey + Rooney
    or is Nasri a btter option than Mata?

    Thanks in advance.

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  6. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mannone
    Coleman, Cahill, Ward
    Silva, Mirallas, Eriksen, Mata
    Suarez, Lukaku, Aguero
    (Adrian, Mccartney, Chambers, Parker)
    1 FT & 6m ITB

    Is it wise to do Mirallas, Silva & Lukaku -> Ramsey, Nasri & Rooney for -8 ??

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  7. Cheggers
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    is there a bug with the UCL game? it wont let me bring in costa and i only have 1 other ateltico player, 34m to spend

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Are you getting an error? Tried on other browser, laptop, tablet etc?

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      1. Cheggers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        turns out the mobile site is fecked! normal web site works ok

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  8. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Ramsey or Nasri for The run-in?

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    1. Mr Pink
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Both?

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nasri, although I have Ramsey.

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    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ok thanks! Might get both, one this week for Silva for a hit, then The other next week

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  9. Mr Pink
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    With a planned front 8 for next week of

    Nasri - Yaya - Ramsey - Eriksen
    Suarez - Aguero - Rooney

    I cannot seem to fit Mata in anywhere. Better to get a United defender than dropping any of the above eight, right? Question then is who will be playing under Giggs? Suggestions?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm waiting till GW37 to decide, see what he rolls with v Norwich. If he's fit I'm going with Rafael

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      1. Mr Pink
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Agree, this week I´ll just have to play three of Coleman, Terry, Cahill, Rosenior and Ward. Not an exciting prospect, but I won´t take a hit to bring in a MUN defender just to discover that Giggs won´t play him. I cannot see anyone 100% safe back there, except for DDG.

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    2. JUSTBLAZE
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thinking same but with Mata instead of Eriksen.

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      1. Mr Pink
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well, that´s my alternative line-up, but I´m not sure if I want to spend a transfer on Eriksen>Mata.

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  10. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is there a champions league semifinal leg tonight? Where's the enthusiasm people? 🙂 🙂

    Juhuuuuuuuuu

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's only Chelsea.

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      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh i get it , even the neutrals are rooting for Madrid 🙁

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        1. Epic Fail
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I actually want the winner of this tie to win the whole thing. Not too bothered which of the 2.

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        2. Jimmers
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          More exciting to watch

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          1. Chucky
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            😐

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        3. The Shadow
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Arsenal fan and I despise Mourinho, but I'll still root for the PL team over the La Liga team.

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            1. The Shadow
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah but you already broke your promise not to post until Chelsea won so I lost that incentive to root for Atletico. 😉

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              1. Chucky
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                haha fair enough 😉 so much hate round here 🙁

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                1. Chucky
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  around*

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                2. The Shadow
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  I 'hate' Mourinho, but it's hard to hate a team that is liked by guys like you and ENR. So go Blues (but just for today)!

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Ransey or Rooney who to give the armband too?

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    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney x2

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rmbo

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    3. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      piggy

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    4. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ramsey

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    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      rambooooo

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  12. vballer
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    All set to bring in Ramsey for Silva.

    But does anyone know what will happen should the London Tube strike occur?

    If the game is postponed, is there still space to be postponed but within the same gameweek?

    Thanks man every single point counts now

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  13. Jimmers
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku & Silva > Rooney and 7.4 Mid (already have Ramsay/Erik). AJ??

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  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    @turtlepower

    I'd wait for that trade

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    1. Turtlepower
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for the tip! 🙂

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  15. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Can't wait for Van Gaal to turn RVP back into the Fantasy God we know.

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  16. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mannone
    Coleman, Cahill, Ward
    Silva, Mirallas, Eriksen, Mata
    Suarez, Lukaku, Aguero
    (Adrian, Mccartney, Chambers, Parker)
    1 FT & 6m ITB

    A) Mirallas, Silva & Lukaku -> Ramsey, Nasri & Rooney for -8
    B) Mirallas & Silva -> Ramsey & Nasri (-4)
    C) Mirallas/Silva & Lukaku -> Ramsey & Rooney

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  17. mutatedllama
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who's this Alonso chap for Sunderland? Is he really OOP?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      not currently. left back

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sometimes. He's like a crap version of Coleman.

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      might be if they roll 3-5-2. He's the most attacking in that defence

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    4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ex Real Madrid, Bolton. On loan from Fiorentina.

      No. Left back, playing left back.

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    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Poole Loan?
      Always looks like he will get massive points, Loads of confidence

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      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fiorentina ehh

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      2. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks chaps. It seems I'm yet to solve my defence conundrum.

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        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          The answer spells Bardsley

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      3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No. He isn't on loan from 'Poole' ....whoever they are...

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        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          sry dog
          have a bone

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    6. GreenWindmill
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I owned him for a while after playing my wildcard - he did naff all for me other than get booked repeatedly and fail to deliver on the statistically impressive attacking potential.

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  18. Epic Fail
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Do you reckon Moyes will still be rooting for Man Utd to win games?

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Publicly yes - privately he won't give a sh*t

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      1. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I think this is Likely.

        If I was him I'd publicly slate Man Utd, but that's just me.

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No

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    3. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He was never rooting for United to begin with

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    4. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      lol no

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Perfect successor 🙂

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      😆

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      At least he put away the lube and the family album

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  19. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Pick to bring in for Silva

    A Nasri

    Or

    B Yaya

    Cheers

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    1. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      yaya if fit

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    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yaya.

      1000000000000000000000000000000%

      X10

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    3. JUSTBLAZE
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why not both?

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  20. Walsh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    B if that will max you out on City. A and then B next week if you can.

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  21. Lucky_Z
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mannone / Marshall
    Koscielny / Coleman / Bardsley / Chester / Gabbidon
    Silva / Eriksen / Gerrard / AJohnson / Januzaj
    Lukaku / Agüero / Suárez

    2FTs, 0.8 in bank.

    Silva + Lukaku => Ramsey + Rooney?

    (and possibly Gerrard => YToure or Mata next week)

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  22. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rank these players of importance (to transfer in?)
    A. Rooney
    B. Ramsey
    C. Yaya
    D. Erikson
    E. Zab/Demi
    F. Nasri

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    1. Lucky_Z
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      abcdcfe

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B
      B
      B
      B
      B
      B
      B

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  23. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I've heard repeatedly on this site that this is the season of the casual, well after trying it for a few weeks (through circumstance rather than choice) I can confirm it's not all it's cracked up to be. A few weeks ago I was inside the top 10k but my rank has since doubled.

    For those doubting the extent of my casualness I can assure you I took it to the point of logging in on a Friday night/Saturday morning not having known my points from the previous week and being shocked to see injury flags against the likes of Toure, Sturridge, etc. A quick transfer or two to patch up the mess, bringing in popular choices and I was done.

    Those casuals are crafty buggers because I sure as hell can't get a green arrow playing that way!

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    1. The Shadow
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      The season of the casual myth is like the bottle of whiskey we pour ourselves to numb the pain of a poor season.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well said, Shadow.

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      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Mmmm, whisky 🙂

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    2. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Perhaps it's the season where the casual can compete on a better than expected basis with those who play the game more fervently. That might be how I would say it. The guy leading my ML, for example, barely watches any games and only checks his team here and there. It doesn't seem right that he's sitting at the top, but that's the way it is this year.

      There aren't exactly a lot of differentials out there this year it seems, so the casual player who just looks in here and there can pick up the obvious choices and have great success. I imagine my ML leader just checks a few FPL-related websites, takes the quick and easy route of seeing who the websites are focusing on, and then sets his team.

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        This is probably true, I never seriously thought the "casual" thing had any legs and I certainly wouldn't have managed my team in that manner through choice, amazing how these things become assumed truths though.

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I took too many risks this year and probably went overboard on the hits. That's where I sunk in my rankings. Still having a pretty good season....ranked somewhere around 40k, so all in all, a pretty successful campaign. I'm about 70 points off the ML lead, and I haven't given up just yet!

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            It's all relative - if I was at my current rank having been 40k a few weeks ago I'd be feeling great, direction of travel is hugely important towards attitude I find!

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            1. The Enlightener
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Yes. I agree. I've been moving up and up recently, and I've been enjoying it, even if I still am not where I would like to be overall. It is a wonderful thing to check your team and see the rank going down and down.

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              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Yep, I guess I have to shoot for the best rank I can now - my mini-leagues are all decided one way or another so there's nothing but rank to play for. Opens it up for some flair picks just for fun now though 🙂

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  24. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I don't know if I should bring in United defense or Koscielny

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think the latter but those equally nice fixtures + DGW + feeling rejuvenated with no Moyes is tempting

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kos for me, 3 fixtures that could easily yield CS and you know he'll play. I'm waiting till Norwich to decide on United defence.

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    3. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wait and see if Giggs gives clarity to their backline as it has been a revolving door all season. Will be tough though after just one game to assume whatever back four he starts will start both games of the double as well as they have so many options. Would tend to feel more comfortable with Kosc either way.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        my gut tells me that Giggs will play Jones no matter what, he'll see the sense in ignoring Vida and Rio for players that have a future at the club, especially there being only 4 matches left

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        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I agree, but still a risk.

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  25. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Worth -4 to bring in Koscielny for Martin Ollsson?

    Or should I play Azpi (liv) or Ward (CTY) and the save the transfer til next week?

    Ta

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  26. Bridge
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mirallas -> Mata/Toure (-4) or play Ward (City at home)?

    Cheers

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    1. catch22
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'd hold off on yaya for now, not guarenteed to play and aguero will be back on pens but i would probably spend the -4 on mata as you may end up spending it next week anyway.

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      1. Bridge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

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  27. catch22
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Am I mad to consider distin/lukaku/lallana > Kos/Ramsey/Rooney for a -8. I fancy Arsenal to stuff newcastle so figure if i'm going to get their players i should do it now. I could hold off until next week on one of them.

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  28. Fchildress
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Seems like all Silva owners are going to Ramsey....

    Silva only at 44% to drop though I imagine that will rise quickly.

    Isn't it worth waiting until he's truly about to drop for news on Yaya?

    Surely 4 games of fit Yaya trumps 3 games of Ramsey.... right?

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  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I feel like I should wait on Rooney but his price will continue to soar

    but we have no idea on his form or how Giggs intends to use him, if at all.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      What's the relationship like between Rooney and Giggs ?...any problems or don't we know?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well, one is a professional to his fingertips, and fecks family.

        The other fecks grannies ... and likes to eat what he wants.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          So Rooney will play then...seems like a good match.

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