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The Scoreboard – Gameweek 31 – Monday

The Scoreboard presents the Fantasy Premier League information you need from the day’s matches all on one screen, including the current top five BPS (Bonus Point System) standings from each match (potential Bonus Point earners are in bold). Actual Bonus Points will be shown when added – all points are provisional until then.

Gameweek 31

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Captain Peacock
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Many people seem to be cautious of Remy. Too cautious in my opinion. They just rushed Diego Costa back and got burned for it. Is Mourinho stupid enough to repeat his mistakes? I don't think so.

    In any case, I'm 37 points behind with not a lot of time left, time to gamble! Aguero -> Remy (c)

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's not only about Costa - there is a worry Drogba might start ahead of Remy.

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who started the last match?

    2. tokara
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure if Mouri will play Remy in both games, esp Arsenal game, big game at Emirates

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm pretty sure Costa will be ready for Arsenal game. It's 3 weeks from now.

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          it's a hamstring injury

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I grade 1 tear is only 1-3 weeks out

            1. tokara
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              u have to factor in form after injury

              if u notice Costa stats, he dont score on return, only his 2nd week he start scoring again

              1. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                For sure. I'm just saying Costa has a good chance of returning for the second game of the DGW if not in time for Arsenal. This makes Remy a risk because he might only start one game in the DGW.

                1. Not Irish
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  That would be Mou doing being an idiot for the third time.

                  1. Ryan
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                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    He said he was out for at least 2 weeks. 3 1/2 weeks might be plenty of of recovery time. Its all such a long time into the future that we can't make any assumptions either way.

                    1. Not Irish
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      It would actually be Mou fecking up for the umpteenth time. The guy should've had surgery a long time ago. For a supposed top manager Mourinho sure has made a lot of gaffs recently.

                      1. Ryan
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                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Or perhaps Costa just has a weak hamstring. Much like VDV

                      2. Not Irish
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Hamstrings are bad juju. I still think a manager of his reputation should've had the nous to sort Lukaku out. He's shipped so many young, talented players out for daft reasons. Long may it continue.

                      3. Ryan
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                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Lukaku wasn't good enough

                      4. Not Irish
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        I don't agree. He was a different player before Mou wrecked his confidence.

                      5. Nico.
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Reading this entire conversation is pretty funny. Muppet wanting to drive across the point that he doesn't like Mourinho and throwing in completely irrelevant examples along the way 😆

                      6. money face bandwagon
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Juz becos they are talented does not mean they will do well at chelsea

                      7. Nico.
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        That can certainly be argued, but they wasn't even my point. My point is that Ryan shot down the idea that Costa should have been rested more, and Muppet replied with an absolutely unrelated example that Lukaku was ill-treated at Chelsea as well 🙂

                    2. tokara
                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      he said out for couple of weeks

                      media immediately put 2 weeks and we all know it wont happen, it wont recovered in 2 weeks

                      i feel

                      1. Ryan
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                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        For sure, but we just don't know how long he will be out for. It might be a long time, it might be a short time, who knows?

        2. Captain Peacock
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          The point being, will he be rushed back for the first game possible? If Remy does well (and the last two games indicate that he has a good chance) they'll have basically wrapped up the title by then. Why risk Costa at that point?

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            You are making an assumption that the 2nd game of the DGW is when he will be fit. He might be fit sooner than that, in which case he wouldn't have been rushed back if his first game back is in the 2nd game of a DGW.

      2. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So is Mourinho an idiot who doesn't learn from his mistakes?

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          exactly, this will stop Mouri from fielding Costa!

          i guess its safe to move on, Bye Costa

    3. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The fact you said it is a gamble says that Remy is worth being cautious of, no?

      I think he's a great punt, is a proven goal-scorer in the Prem League with the likes of Hazard, Fabregas, Oscar and that backline serving him tasty assists. If he's first choice (which you'd assume he is) then he could knock a few in before Costa returns.

      For me ... there is just too much uncertainty around this still.

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If you remain cautious all your life you never achieve a lot. Some gambles are worth taking.

        1. Test Eagles
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          ... or you die young 🙂

  2. tokara
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    i am thinking of getting a LEI attacker for dgw. Any recommend?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They are all too punty: Ulloa and Vardy are the obvious choices but i wouldn't go near them with a 50-foot Fellaini.

      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        i think LEI rotates their squad alot like Soton minefield (i mean midfield), this makes it hard

        LEI will definitely score agst SWA / burn

        1. Sebbo29
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Soton minefield, nice typo there lol 😀

    2. Sebbo29
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      nobody really nailed so would stay clear. Vardy/Ulloa/Nugent/Kramaric, no-one knows who will play and they will prob be rotated during that DGW so it could happen that none of them will play both games

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anything you'd look to do with this lot? (2FT & 1.1 ITB)

    Panti
    Terry - Clyne - Alderweireld
    Sanchez - Hazard (C) - Silva - Eriksen
    Aguero - Austin - Kane

    Krul, Mahrez, Dawson, Naughton

    Cheers.

    1. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Obvious punt:
      Austin > Murray

      Punty punt:
      Eriksen > Mata

      Puntiest of punts:
      Aguero > Rooney

      * note they are all punts, it's a pretty handsome team for this week.

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, mate. Eyeing up Murray or Remy.

  4. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1. We wreck Chelsea in GW33.
    2. They slip up against Arse and/or Leicester in the DGW.
    3. Game on.

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4. Arsenal cruise to a 3-point win in the Premier League, pipping United by 1 point

      1. Test Eagles
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ... which doesn't make sense ... 3 points over Chelsea maybe 😉

      2. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not after we do you at Old Trafford.

        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Me personally? No thanks ...

          I'm not an gooner Muppet, but would love to see a good close scramble to the title with Chelsea, Arsenal and your mob involved. It's always more exciting that the last day of the season is a decider!

          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I didn't think you were but then that reply made me wonder. Yeah, it would be good. Chelsea can't keep scraping results on the back of crap performances. It will have to catch up to them at some point, as it did with us earlier in the season.

            1. Test Eagles
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Agreed .. if I'm being honest Man United and Chelsea have over-achieved this year, Man City have underachieved by some margin and Arsenal are finally on par with where they should be.

              Chelsea were the stand-out team for most of the year but their last 8-10 GWs have not been convincing. If Arsenal or United didn't have weak starts to the year it could be anyones' to win with 6 round to go!

              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Yup. What might've been. 🙁

                Although I honestly don't feel we've overachieved. We rode DDG for a while but a class keeper is part of the team just like an outfield player. We had tons of injuries as well. Like a ridiculous amount. Factor in a new manager and I think we're just about where we should be. Chelsea on the other hand should be a good six points behind their current point total.

                1. Test Eagles
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Even if ADM leaves i think Mata has put his hand up for that role. They can do some smart business in the off-season and you'll be back where you belong.

                  If you can get another good CM and sort out that backline you'll be in the mix for the title next year methinks. Exciting times considering what things were looking like after 5 GWs.

                  1. Not Irish
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    Bale/Depay, Schneiderlin and Hummels/Laporte would put us in position to walk the league next season I think.

                    AdM was never a Manchester United player. It's been made abundantly clear over the course of the season. Will be glad to take a slight loss on him quite honestly.

                    1. Test Eagles
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      Did you get anything good from his house when you broke in?

                      1. Not Irish
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        😆

                2. Nico.
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Manu have not overachieved. 🙄 right

                  Like how Ivanovic was sent off for a blatant dive by ADM, or how the ref purported to prevent 3 stonewall penalties and red card incidences against City (yeah you lot still somehow lost that match as in the gulf in class shone through, but the bias is still clearly evident)

                  That's just to find a few from the big matches. I don't watch games between Manu and other small teams, so hopefully you'll be able to raise a few counterexamples from those games to back your ridiculous point.

                  1. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    If you look at the quality of the ManU players, they've definitely underachieved. And the best bit is their strongest players are getting on a bit so they wont be as good next year.

                    1. Nico.
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      In terms of spending, of course. Manu should have won the league comfortably after attempting to buy the league but failed for whate

                    2. Nico.
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      For whatever reason*

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They might lose to Arsenal and United but they will still win the title 🙁

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Palace and Liverpool will be tricky as well. It's not likely as I think we would really have to put the sort of drubbing on them that wrecks a team's confidence for it to happen.

        1. Test Eagles
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Palace are an in-form team right now ... completely agree with this Mupp.

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Well I hope you guys are right but I can't see them losing all those games. Mourinho is the master of closing it out.

            1. Test Eagles
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              He is this ... the original bus-driver!

              Fingers crossed for 2 slips at least, just to keep things interesting.

            2. Not Irish
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              He aint what he used to be. He's a tired salesman now.

              1. Test Eagles
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                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                More likely to park the Landrover you're thinking?

              2. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Blimey, don't let Ruth see that 😆

                1. Not Irish
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  😆

    3. tokara
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i dont think MU can beat Chelsea, we are too predictable, attack on the left, Mata as false right-mid

      too easy for Mourinho to park his bus with a 1-0 win

      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Adopting Pardew tactics is probably the best way to beat the filoshofee right now

      2. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I hope this is a WUM. We're the least predictable attack in the PL right now.

    4. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like your optimism but don't see it unfortunately.

      Right now I'd be happy with 4th place - finishing above Arsenal / City is a bonus! Think Chelsea have probably done enough already - though I'd almost never write off a title until it's over.

    5. The Suspended One
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What a muppet...

    6. Nico.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The odds of Manu getting even a single point against us is probably equal to Burnley doing the same to Manu

  5. Crinix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gameweek 32 team

    Mignolet
    Ivanovic / Bruce / Southampton
    Sanchez / sigurdson / coutinho / hazard
    Kane (c) / Aguero / murray

    AAny concerned area?

    1. Crinix
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Typo, southampton.. Meant to write Bertrand

    2. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The whole of Southampton playing at left-back ... that's gonna be great for points! 😉

      Coutinho concerns me, otherwise it's a 8 1/2

  6. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Benteke or Austin AGS @ 6/4 tonight?

    Both on pens yeah?

  7. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Feck it, going to get Sturridge (c) in for Austin. Having a shite season so may as well have some fun 😛

    1. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's the spirit!

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool's quarter final replay is tomorrow. So don't buy Sturridge just yet.

  8. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen > Coutinho or Siggy?

    1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy.

  9. icywrists23
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    which crystal mid has the most potential

    a)zaha
    b)puncheon
    c) bolasie

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Punchy, Zaha, Bolasie

      1. icywrists23
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        will he continue to take free kicks with jedinak coming back?

        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Who knows if Jed will walk back in ... they've been stellar without him. When on the pitch Jedinak will take free-kicks but Punchy has the talent, form and confidence at the moment to score big ... look what happened toward the end of last year, started banging them in for fun!

          1. icywrists23
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            true.... i like all 3. Zaha a good pacey player but doesn't have the end product. Bolasie a good player as well but doesn't score or produce the attacking returns. Puncheon seems like the best fantasy player out of the 3 and most consistent.

  10. icywrists23
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    so is liverpool having a dgw? any other teams?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A few will ... likely to come in GW37

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hull will if Liverpool win tomorrow.

  11. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Naughton changed to orange flag on what basis?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's an oompa loompa

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Oh, god... 🙂

  12. icywrists23
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    is anyone thinking about getting ki? he seems pretty consistent over the last couple of months. Becoming a good goal scorer for swansea

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He killed me last season with his consistency.

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's on the radar ... keeps on delivering at the moment and Swansea have returned to form somewhat. 1 more week and i think you'd have to seriously consider.

    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      7 goals in 28 games.

      No thanks.

      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Or 4 goals in 8 since returning from injury 😉

      2. Test Eagles
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        4 goals in 8 games, 8 points behind Siggy, 1.3 cheaper ...

        Just saying, he's the form man at Swansea!

        1. icywrists23
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          yes I agree, I think I may get him for downing

      3. Old Man
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That's a good return for a 5.2 player, but difficult to play him instead of the likes of, say, Henderson, Mane etc.

  13. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys what is latest prognosis on Naughton injury??

    1. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure, i think you'll have to wait for news from the club.

  14. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So anybody not doing Benteke / Austin -> Remy this week?

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Austin plays well today I'll be very tempted to keep him for Chelsea game.

    2. icywrists23
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not. I like what Austin has been doing and will sell him in his blank week

  15. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which?

    A) Terry/Remy (0.4 ITB)
    B) Ivanovic/Murray (1.3 ITB)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      b

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  16. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts about replaceing Koscielny with Alderweider or maybe keep one more gw? My other defs are Clyne,Terry,Rose,Pva.

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did that move last week, fwiw. Feels good going into this week with double Saints defence.

  17. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Panti
    Ivan, Terry, Bertrand
    Hazard, Siggy, Mane, Silva
    Kane (C), Kun, Austin

    Krul | Boyd, Bellerin, PvA

    2FT and 5.4 ITB

    A) Austin -> Rooney, Krul -> K Davis
    B) Austin -> Murray/Gomis/Berahino/Sakho, Krul -> K Davis
    C) Austin -> Remy, Terry -> Someone (maybe Sakho)

    Thoughts here lads? Leaning towards B with Murray

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin > Murray and save.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        +1 and get Fab for Siggy/Mane after this next gw.

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Already have 3 Chelsea, wouldn't want Fab anyway tbh

      2. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Bringing Davis in because he is very cheap and a Soton double looks good this week.

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          i am not sure if Soton can contain stk and TOT, at least past results suggest no

          1. Nickofoz
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            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah. But I can play Panti or just bench Bertrand play play Davis (don't have to double up every week)

      3. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        this - or C)
        Panti is good for one more GW, so you night want to hold with Davis since I understand there is some uncertainties with Sot'on keeper situation.
        I've got double Terry/Ivan myself, but maybe looking at offloading Terry to bring in Remy or Fabregas for the DGW. But Costa could be back for the DGW, so maybe wait and see.

        1. Nickofoz
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          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, it's tough.

          C is alright but there's too much uncertainty around Remy/Costa/Drogba.

          I can't see a Sunderland CS against an attacking Palace side this week, and Soton look pretty good for a CS.

          1. Pompel
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Sot'on clean sheet likely, but with 2 FT's, keeping one over for next GW33 or GW 34 may be more valuable.

            1. Nickofoz
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              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Hmm yeah. Cheers mate.

  18. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pardew is underrated. I think he's beaten City with 2 different teams this season.

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a good manager if he has the players and fans on his side.

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      People are blinded by his antics, not sure why he's hated by so many but he is a very good manager. Newcastle don't know what they miss till its gone.

      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        NC Owner is shitty anyway, Pardew cant wait to leave i think

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He already left! 🙂

          1. tokara
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            of cos i know! lol

    3. Green Arrow
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Beat CFC too

  19. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning,

    Wondering wether to sell Austin or keep.
    Which one of these plans you see as a better prospect?

    Keeping:
    gw32 Austin, Silva
    gw33 Morgan (SWA)
    gw34 Schmeichel (bur, CHE) + Austin (WHM)

    Selling:
    gw32 Berahino, Silva
    gw33 Berahino (cpl)
    gw34 Krul (SWA) + Berahino (LIV)

    Murray is also tempting, but I can see Naismith/Welbeck etc effect there.
    If I get him, he'll stop scoring immediately. Two good homegames coming tough...

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What about Remy?

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think I rather go for sure starter & about 90 mins with Fab.

  20. v12w12
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you get? Sterling or Cyrstal Palace mid? Both have good fixtures. Already have Henderson.

    Cheers

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Palace mid

    2. Green Arrow
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on if Pool will have a blank GW 33 or not.

    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you already have Henderson, get a Palace mid. I think Puncheon is the best choice

      1. v12w12
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers fellas

  21. Green Arrow
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    With the Kane and Aguero fails, c'mon Austin(C)! Lift me up into the top 1k this week! 🙂

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It is painful watching all my captains hitting the post/crossbar each week. Aguero was the latest one 🙁

      1. Green Arrow
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Although whenever Aguero is playing, I have to hide behind the couch, selling Aguero two weeks ago for Giroud was probably a season-changing decision for me. If I had kept him, I would've definitely captained him both weeks, but instead I had to captain Kane and Austin, and look how that turned out. FPL is a lot about luck and risk, but I guess that's the reason we love it so much 😀

  22. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 4.9m or less (Vert replacement)?

    Currently have Terry, Vert, Alder, Dawson, PvA. Thinking either Naughton or Schlupp, leaning towards Schlupp due to fixtures and attacking potential.

  23. Aguero - Keep the faith?
    andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If you're still an owner, how long does Aguero have left in your team?

    I think I'm going to give him the next 3 games at which point Giroud will have had his blank and the Chelsea game.

    In those 3 games he has 2 home games against West Ham and Villa and if he's still blanking I'll be happy to get rid. Until then there's not really a striker I'm desperate for and while rivals are holding he's not as much of a pain when he blanks.

    Watching last night there were two things that stand out:

    - He was unlucky to not be in the points
    - At the same time he is still dropping deep in the 4-4-2, and doesn't seem to have as much instinct to run at players and drive towards goal. Not sure if it's a confidence thing but there's something not quite right (even though as I say above he was a bit unlucky last night)

    All in all I wouldn't be buying him right now but I'm also not desperate to get rid with Rooney having City/Chelsea next 2 games and Giroud having blank / Chelsea. That and I should probably get rid of Austin first.

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      With the lack of striker options combined with the decreasing importance of 'value' due to budget options such as Kane, I'm happy to keep. He'll come right. Class is permanent, and the fixtures are tasty.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Till Costa returns...

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      As of GW34 my striker line up may look like this:

      Remy, Giroud, Kane - Going to be banking all the £££

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        *GW35

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          What he said 🙂

      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The new template right there 😀

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Think Costa might have something to say about it unfortunately 🙁

          Sturridge might become an option soon too!

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, he says, man I would be in that team if I wasn't on the bench

          2. A.T
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I wonder how long he'll be out for. It could be longer than currently expected and if the league is sewn up by then, then who knows!

            1. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah it's a tough one. My reasoning for going Remy is this:

              - Austin is gone for me this week anyway
              - If Costa is back (confirmed) for the double I'll want him regardless of whether I go Remy or one of Murray/Gomis/Berahino
              - If Costa isn't back then I already have the probable second choice striker in my team and don't need to make an additional transfer

              1. andy85wsm
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                You could look at it from the point that both Remy/Costa are risks and so should use the extra Chelsea slot on one of - Terry / Fabregas / Willian

                Think I'll be "risking" Remy though

                1. Pasqualinho
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  It he worst (and incredibly annoying) case is if Remy and Costa share the double.

                  1. andy85wsm
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                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    Yeah and that's definitely a possibility if Costa is really only out for 2 weeks.

                    I guess we just have to wait until the scans come back and see what news we get from Chelsea / Mourinho.

                  2. A.T
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    That's the problem with bringing in Remy. You'll need two transfers to switch to double chelsea mids or defence before the double.

                    1. andy85wsm
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                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      But I think I either want Remy or Costa depending on who is fit so might just go for it. Whichever striker I bring in for Austin will become Costa if he's confirmed ready.

                      Alternatively I just get Murray/Gomis/Berahino and get Fabregas in now

                      1. A.T
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Fabs is on 9 yc's. Bit risky.

                      2. andy85wsm
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                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        Now should have been instead 🙂

                        I'll do the Austin change before getting a 3rd Chelsea player I think (unless I go Remy)

          3. The Mighty One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            That perpetual hammie injury looked bad this week for Costa...I can see him not making it back at all for these next 7 weeks. I think he's done for the season. They should be able to win it easily with Remy and then Drog coming on at the 80th minute.

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Till end.
      Other than Giroud I dont really want to add any forward to my attack.

    5. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You assume I have the ability to plan a transfer, I am only capable of knee jerking for hits every other week and overreacting to fixtures.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Best way to play 😀

    6. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agree with this I gotta give him 3 more games.

    7. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only because Costa is out. If he were fit it'd be an obvious straight swap. Right now Aguero gets a stay of execution due to the lack of strong alternatives.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't agree entirely with that - all depends on your plans.

        I'd given myself enough money to keep Aguero this week and do Austin to Costa.

    8. Costa lengthy injury lay off fears
      Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Regarding Costa and Remy I'm going to post this one time and leave it at that.

      Costa came off limping and holding his thigh. That suggests that what was a Grade 1 strain has been made worse and is now a Grade 2 injury. This also corresponds with what I am hearing on the Chelsea grapevine.

      "Grade 2 Hamstring Strain"

      "With a grade 2 hamstring strain your walking pattern will be affected and you will most likely be limping. Sudden twinges of hamstring pain during activity will be present. You may notice some hamstring muscle swelling and your hamstring will be tender to palpate. It will also be painful for you to bend your knee against resistance.

      "Hamstring Strain Recovery Times: Grade 2 - 4 to 8 weeks."

      [Source: Physio Works]

      Mourinho said "minimum 2 weeks for a muscle injury" after the game, those were his exact words. He couldn't know more at that stage, it was a generic response. Contrary to the general nonsense sometimes peddled on here, Mourinho has been honest and straight about Costa right through the season as far as I recall. And I have listened to every one of his press conferences.

      But personally I believe Costa will be out for at least 4 weeks and that if Chelsea get things wrapped up in the next month we may not see Costa again this season. Chelsea are certainly highly unlikely to rush Costa back unless there is a very pressing reason to do so and with Chelsea effectively 10 points clear with 7 games to play (assuming they win the game in hand against Leicester) I can't see that eventuality as being probable.

      On the Costa replacement, Mourinho spoke of "owing Remy more starts" even before Costa's injury recurrence. In addition, most of you won't be aware that Drogba is carrying a chronic (persistent) ankle injury that makes it hard for him to play 90 minutes and will probably see him retire at the end of the season with one last PL winners medal. Remy is pretty likely to start every game while Costa is out with Drogba used as a sub. The only games I could imagine Drogba starting are Arsenal (less likely, but Drogba has an immense record against Arsenal) and Sunderland (last game of the season). But personally I expect Remy to start every game.

      Make your own decisions on Costa and Remy. But if you want an informed appraisal, this is mine.

      1. Margarido
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Agree on every word.

        Should add that @ARS Mourinho will play Cesc at #10.
        So if he can pass the next 2 games without a Y, he is a great shout too.

      2. A-VB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Fantastic post Ruth.
        Greatly appreciate it mate. 🙂

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Glad it was useful.

      3. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Well thought out. But got one point wrong.
        Mourning has been very vague on Costa fitness, used to be doubtful and then suddenly in the lineup. It happened 2 straight weeks.

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          *Mourinho.

        2. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Depends what you call vague. Vague for a FPL manager who wants to know whether a player starts or not - maybe. But PL managers don't have a responsibility to announce their teams a day or two before the game and very few ever do. Players with minor injury issues are often subject to a day-of-the-game decision. That can happen at any club and with any player. Convenient or not for FPL.

      4. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Good post.

      5. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hmmm, interesting read. Maybe i should consider Remy after all. Ta.,

      6. Bøss ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        great post Ruth, I'm assuming you are bringing Remy in?

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Actually I don't know. I have a wildcard which I will use pre-GW34 and I will decide then. I might go with Fabregas instead.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Depending on shape, I'm still of the mind to go with Fab but, budget depending may reluctantly use Oscar ( that's an enabling budget with Kane!! ). but Remy is in my thinking now.

      7. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Re-directed people here earlier as think the post got lost under an Aguero one 🙂

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I kind of wanted it to be lost to be honest. I just put it up because you and Ryan were unsure about Costa and I thought you might like to read the above.

          I am done with instigating anything on here. The aggravation isn't worth it.

          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Lovely. Now it got hulked. I give up.

            Cue O'Shaugnessy and others telling me I don't know what I'm talking about.

      8. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the info Ruth.

      9. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Love your honest views, totally agree too.

      10. icywrists23
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I completely agree

      11. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Confirmation from the Telegraph today (8th March):

        "...Costa sustained a hamstring strain against Hull and managed to convince himself, Mourinho and Chelsea medics that he was fit enough to be on the substitutes’ bench against Stoke a fortnight later after with­drawing from the Spain squad..."

        "...Having managed to play just 12 minutes as a second-half substitute against Stoke before being forced off clutching his left hamstring, Costa left Stamford Bridge on crutches and had to be helped into a taxi..."

        "...Costa may not be allowed to rush himself back (this time) as Chelsea fear the injury that forced him off in the victory against Stoke is worse than the problem the striker sustained against Hull..."

        "...(Chelsea) now worry that the damage is worse than before and that Costa will have to take an extended break before the (Premier League's) top scorer tries to play again..."

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'll put this here so it is all in one place...

          Chelsea press conference 10th April, Jose Mourinho:

          "Diego is injured. I think we have 8 matches to play. If he plays 4 it is normal. If he plays 3 it is a little bit below what I am expecting, if he plays 5 it is more than I am expecting. So I am thinking about 4 matches."

          The last 4 matches for Chelsea take us to the Palace game on the 3rd May, 4 weeks and 1 day after Costa came off against Stoke. This chimes with what I wrote above. But it seems that there might be an outside chance of Costa being back for the Leicester game, 3 weeks and 4 days after the injury. This might well be influenced by how well Remy is playing and how well Chelsea have done in the meantime, as well as how well Costa's recovery progresses over the next 3 weeks.

          For FPL purposes this says Costa is expected back for GW35 but it could be that he features during GW34 or it could be as late as GW 36.

      12. PurpleCobras
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Excellent post. Like most people I've been wary of the extent of Costa's injury and sceptical of Remy's likely game time, but you've covered both points brilliantly.

    9. boston_gunner
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      pelligrini has to start him solo in the front. it is apparent that starting him with another striker hasnt been working out both in real and fantasy wise.

  24. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This is officially a lost year, time to start planning for next year, screw post WC seasons

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same

    2. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What makes a post WC season any different to the rest?

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Everyone gets bought, sold, fired and rested

        I think we have quite a bit more info on Spurs, United, Liverpool, SHampton, etc going into next year.

        And here's hoping Coleman costs less than 6, like the good ol days

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          But the FPL game doesn't change, you'll still need to adapt to changes. How those teams are playing now might not matter come next season.

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Lots of unanswered questions this year, it's been a random season..

          2. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I've been burned by WC and transfer fatigue on RVP, Adm, costa, hazard, Aguero

            Costa especially, he need a couple months away from football

        2. BRONALDINHO
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          that only mixes things up and makes it more interesting 😉

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Oh, except for winning the double

      Coyb

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *last

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal FC @Arsenal

    Ah well City have bought so many of our players over the years, it's inevitable that they finish 4th at some point.

    😆

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only Sagna and Nasri?

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Adebayor, Kolo Toure, Nasri, Clichy & Sagna

        1. BRONALDINHO
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          You can even sort of add Viera to that list

        2. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ah, didnt knew abt Clichy. Others dont play for City anymore though...

          1. Siva Mohan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            *over the years

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Clichy

      3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        And adebayor...

        And clichy...

        And kolo toure...

    2. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      😆

    3. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      wenger laughing all the way to the bank
      he's a clever man

  26. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A)safe to come out muppet's gone away.
    B)discuss with muppet the score are the swamp this weekend.
    C)sack pellegrini

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D) In Jose we trust!!

  27. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who has Murray in their team now? O/

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      who captained Aguero in last 4 GWS? \O/

      1. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thankfully he has been nowhere near my squad
        for some reason the manager now has him playing as a dog fetching the stick deep on the field rather than up front,

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I presume you've gone for Murray over Remy then?

  28. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    39 pts and all out

    I want to kick someone

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum?

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      With your luck you'll probably end up kicking yourself.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      37pts 😎

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You stopped listening to me didn't you.

      1. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        he mupp I'm coming out fighting....
        well trying....
        citeh's best chance at the swamp is if rags go on the attack as they can't beat anything parked?

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I suppose. But surely you're not confident?

          1. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            desparate...

            1. Not Irish
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              😆

              1. 32chickens
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                suppose I'm looking for crumbs
                only change is if your bunch show too much respect otherwise we will be torn apart.
                -yaya ducking;fernando nancying;kompany looking for his pension.......

                1. Not Irish
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  I honestly expect a drubbing. Only chance ye have is if there's a "reaction" to the loss. But I'm not even sure that will get you by with the current tactics.

                  1. 32chickens
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    agreed..see you after the weekend
                    (returns to hole)

                    1. Not Irish
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      Chin up, mate. Citeh could do with more level headed fans like you.

                2. Ryan
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                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  United need to come out firing expecting some revenge on recent thrashings the other way over the years. Citeh haven't been this vulnerable in a long time.

    5. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      another kun (c) ...will they never learn....

    6. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      40 all out, me too

    7. Bob.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Better than 33 😀

  29. Crinix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it the consensus to ensure we have 9 dgw on gw 37? (arsenal, chelsea, liverpool) of pool pass rovers of course.

    II'm guessing arsenal is highly expected gw 37?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea DGW37.. why??

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenals is confirmed
      There is no Chelsea DGW in 37?

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea is in GW34

      Liverpool isn't guaranteed for 37 so don't do too much planning just yet - they might lose to Blackburn!

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

        We can hope 🙂

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not sure how potentially lucrative the Arsenal/Liverpool DGWers will be if they are also the Cup Finalists. You'd still have to bring them in, though.

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

        What I've learnt from this week is DGW players are a must.

        So much so, I reckon I'll try and get a Leicester player in as well as 3 Chelsea.

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not convinced by getting Leicester players in although I may still go for a striker but I do agree double game week players generally warrant investment.

          I usually ignore the fact they could blank and look at it more of what they could do to me if I didn't own them.

  30. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    All the Austin (C) out in force tonight! 🙂

    Another performance like Saturday will do me just fine, thanks. I'll take as many dubious assists as he likes.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If he gets a brace or similar I think he might win some mini leagues tonight.