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The Fantasy Flutter – Gameweek 5

We target a trio of players who all found the net in the previous Gameweek in our attempt to get the better of Paddy this weekend.

Our first match is at St James’ Park as out-of-sorts Newcastle prepare for the visit of Hull City. The Magpies have now conceded three times in each of their last two league matches and their porous defence looks there for the taking – having scored on his debut, we’re backing Abel Hernandez to heap further misery on Alan Pardew later today. With Paddy offering 11/1 on the Uruguayan to score two or more goals and for the Tigers to keep a clean sheet, we’re willing to throw £3 their way.

Next up we head to the King Power Stadium, as Louis van Gaal’s United attempt to maintain the momentum gained from last weekend’s win over QPR. The Red Devils have now served up a shut-out in each of their last two league fixtures, and with Paddy offering 11/2 on Angel di Maria to score and for the visitors to keep a clean sheet, we’re willing to stick another £3 on this one.

Our final bet is kept for White Hart Lane, where Spurs are set to welcome struggling West Brom. Nacer Chadli’s strike at Sunderland took his tally to three goals in as many appearances, and with Paddy willing to offer 11/2 on the Belgian to score and Tottenham to pick up a clean sheet, we’re making this our bet of the week and shelling out our final £4.

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  1. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Now, who to bench......

    Cesc or Naismith.

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i'd start both. must be someone else you can start

      but I guess bench cesc just cuz of fixtures

    2. Notorious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one - both in good form, Naismith has the better fixture so I'd say bench Fab.

    3. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Are those the only options?

    4. The Governor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm having similar thoughts, genuinely considering benching Fabregas.

      I may be wrong, but I just can't see Mourinho going all-out-attack away at Man City...

  2. Admiral Stark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Perhaps it's been asked before (in which case I missed it), but I'll just ask. Hazard owners, are you keeping?

    Also, I need to bench one of Clyne or Pieters for Caulker. Who would you pick?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters bench

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    2. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i dont have him but i'd probably keep him if I did
      pieters

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Saving the FT then, cheers TW

    3. The Governor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Always play the homer, so Caulker is in.

      I'm playing Bardsley over Clyne... Look at it in isolation, who are more likely to keep a clean sheet?

      Stoke away at QPR, or Southampton away at Swansea?

      Stoke, every time!

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The problem with benching Clyne is he could really make you regret it due to his attacking returns

        1. GoonerByron
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Bardsley just as likely for attacking points though..!

          1. Admiral Stark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            True, it's all balanced. Well, for lack of better options on my part my hands are tied lol

    4. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      keeping

  3. The Governor
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is it completely outrageous to play Marney over Fabregas!?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes.

    2. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes!

    3. Notorious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😯

    5. Mr Smith
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Step away from the machine.... 😆

    6. The Governor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lol I just can't see Man City being a goal-fest.

      Sunderland are carp...

      1. Mull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        So is Marney!!!

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

      He will get outscore, if you need a punt go for it

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

        He will outscore fab*

    8. PhoggyRatherGroggy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      And I thought I was buzzed!

    9. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      of course

    10. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Your hangover must be strong

  4. YTUMAMMA
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mornin' DZ...

    Captain conundrum....

    Siggy, Eriksen, Sterling,

    Roonpig(vC), Costa, Ade(C)

    currently as above...

    any input greatly appreciated...

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Really tough one. I just did Balo-> Ade (c) transfer myself. I ll reckon Spurs to win 3-1 and Ade involved atleast in one goal.

    2. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You probably have better captaincy options than 90% of people here lol

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        +1

        two best captain options for this week imo.

      2. YTUMAMMA
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        same tranny here....

        don't wanna ruin it however by giving Ade too much responsibility only to see him piss it away, so cagey on the (C)!..

        likewise, really dont wanna end up regretting another early morning (C) switch tho...

        will prob stick.

        cheers.

  5. tw
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    a) start terry
    b) start naylor
    c) terry > baines (-4)

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You're starting this week, don't take a pointless hit.

        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          cheers boss!

          how's the team doing?

          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Still firmly in 2nd place.

            1. tw
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              how far behind 1st?

                1. tw
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  cheers

                  how is one team 3-2 and another 1-2 when everyone else has played 4 games?

                  1. Acquafresca
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    I think some weeks teams play 2 games and some weeks they have a bye.

                    1. tw
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      really? seems a bit bizarre but oh well

                  2. Billy Gilmore
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Because Thomass 😆

    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Sunny 😎
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. Notorious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

    5. Riiberoza
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who to captain?

      A) Rooney
      B) Di Maria
      C) Costa

      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        a

  6. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Too punty at this stage to captain Lamela?

    Rooney safer ?

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes imo

    2. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Have a good feeling Lamela is in for a double digit score, still, it's safer with Rooney

  7. The Shoonchy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Defence benching question
    Clyne, N. Taylor, Wilson, Duff, Chambers?

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chambers

      1. The Shoonchy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But that's only 1, I need 2 benched

        1. Admiral Stark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          A coin toss between Naylor and Wilson

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

    Played my WC last night, thanks for the feedback yesterday! Am I good to go?

    Mannone
    Chambers Bertrand Duff
    Sterling Fab ADM Siggs
    Costa Rooney Ade

    (Foster, Wisdom, Cork, Moore)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dat defence will bite you in the arse but looks good imo.

      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I could downgrade Ade and upgrade defence?

    2. KingsKnee
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hutton would have been better than wisdom but yeah good to go for sure

    3. Arrow Marked Drogba
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Forster or mannone plus a 4.0 keeper (McCarthy maybe) and u going to want aguero next week...as the saying goes when in rome!

      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks yeah I've been thinking that need to downgrade Ade to free some cash for next week

        Balllllls

  9. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ramsey > ADM (c)

    is what I'm looking at, atm..

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ballsy but could pay off

      good luck

    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Don't

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        go on

    3. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      word ADM going up in value better fix's next 3 GW's.

    4. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ADM was very lucky to score that many points last week.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        he was still incredibly dangerous and it was only their first game all linking up..could have had 2 more assists and 1-2 vs Burnley not to mention his game vs Germany. he's not flash in the pan, he's one of the best players in the world

      2. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Lucky?

    5. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I've done this - current form I think it's the right move

  10. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    @ Team Dutch

    You have a mail. Please Please reply.

    1. Sunny 😎
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Desperate last minute decisions for the Dutch team I see.. 😉

  11. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Bench right and who to captain?

    Begovic
    Baines, Clyne, Duff
    Di Maria, Fabregas, Sterling, Siggy
    Costa, Balotelli, Welbeck

    McCarthy, McGeady, Wilson, Moore

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      think it looks good

      captain di maria, sterling, or costa

      1. Birds of Prey
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        coin flips

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Good ng with Di Maria I think. Was tempted with Baines but don't have the guts .

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          * going

  12. Riiberoza
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Rooney
    B) Di Maria
    C) Costa

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      a

    2. Notorious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Think Tank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A

  13. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    4 up
    24 down

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

      you drinking beer?

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Personally 4 up, 0 down 😎

  14. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is duff nailed on longterm??

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  15. Norco
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone giving the armband to Baines?

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Never bench never captain so I say nay.

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If I had him I would

  16. Hibs Kid
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    One FT who will play today from Rafael, Evans or Smalling for Utd?

    1. Sunny 😎
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Rafael and Evans imo

  17. Lrf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jones to Moreno or Loven?

  18. SpicyItalian22
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Captain Rooney or Costa?

  19. KingsKnee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Right

    a) go with gut and captain costa

    or

    b) make sure i dont get left behind and captain rooney?

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      guts not bad what if Falcoa starts?

      1. Think Tank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Go with gut.

  20. rrwholloway
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I want to sell Terry (he's just lost that spark).
    Thoughts on who to get instead? No more money available and I have Chester, Ward, Vlaar and Chambers.

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      bertrand

    2. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hold he's still sparkful. That OG scores anyhow.

  21. rocrocodile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can't decide where to put my armband:

    Fab - Ramsey - Siggy - Sterling
    Costa - Welbeck - Falcao

    Is Falcao to punty?
    Is Costa going to score regardless of oposition?

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      between costa falcao and sterling imo

    2. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Costa is like Suarez fixtyre proof.

    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      my gut says ramsey

  22. Hibs Kid
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who to bench from Siggy, Fab, or Sterling other two Di Maria and Chadli

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      fab or siggy I guess 😕

      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        couldn't you bench a striker?

        1. Hibs Kid
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          My strikers are Costa Falcao and Naismith

          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            fair enough. start all of them

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

      fab

  23. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Last repost of the night:

    Gameweek 5 Preview & Tips:

    http://elitefpl.blogspot.ca/2014/09/gameweek-5-previews-tips.html

    Team locked in:

    Bego
    Moreno - Evans - Naylor
    Fabs - Sterling - Tadic - Siggy
    Costa - Rooney - Balo

    Subs: Boyd, Clyne, Moore

    Stuck between Costa and Rooney for the armband. Will decide in the next 5 mins then hit the sack.

    Goodnight all!

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      why naylor over clyne?

      i've opted for rooney (c) over costa

      like the tadic differential

      good luck mate!

    2. Orion
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers mate, like this preview! 😀

  24. Orion
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning lads... Do we think that Dummet is going to start today?

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not nailed on anymore. Unlikely

      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        🙁 Than I have to go with PVA... Cheers mate!

        1. Admiral Stark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Even if Dummett starts, PVA looks to be a better choice

    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Since they conceded 4 last week changes are a must and he has a chance imo

      he either starts or remains benched it seems

  25. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    this is doing my head in, bench 1 -
    ramsey, welbeck, fabregas, sterling

    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      one of the arsenal guys I think 😕

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Becks villa could be a tough nut to crack

  26. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Guys need some help (auto correct typed hope - I need some of that too!!)

    To get Aguero next week I need to downgrade Ade - who would be your suggestions?

    Playing tennis soon 🙁 going to miss the deadline I think

    1. Think Tank
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck, Pelle or Naismith.

      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Same three I was thinking - thanks!

        Pelle is worth the shout I think, can slightly upgrade defence too.
        Best 5.0 and 4.5 def?

        Already have bertrand, chambers, Moore, wisdom, duff

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You're on WC – get him now.

      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Was going to save enough to get him - but put Rooney in this week and swap to Kun next week

  27. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    bench ONE

    A) lovren

    B) naylor

    C) bertrand

    1. MOBAFFILIATED
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      bertrand

      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        it seems that way , thanks

  28. Riiberoza
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Quicky:

    A)Bench Ivanociv - play Duff
    B) Bench Ivanovic - play Coloccini
    C) Play Ivanovic

    grrrr will Chelsea hold the 0 at Etihad???

    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      a

      1. Think Tank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Surely you have Ivan for attacking returns, not just cleanies.

        1. Riiberoza
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yes but against MC at Etihad..... I am really unsure

          1. Think Tank
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            You know he scored in the fixture last season.

            Left foot, 70.1 mph

            1. Riiberoza
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah, your right, but my gutt is saying that Mourinho is gonna try to play really defensive here going for 1 point...

              1. Think Tank
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                I think Mourinho will go for it.

                He has faith in his strike force this year.

  29. MOBAFFILIATED
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Defender dilemmas

    Bego
    Lovren Wilson Duff (Naylor, Clyne)

    1 FT 0.0 ITB

    what say you

    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      correct i would say, maybe lovren on the bench for naylor ?

  30. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    NTaylor, Coloccini, Clyne, O'Shea

    Bench one.. who?

    Thanks!

    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      clyne it seems