Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 37

United and QPR have worries over their first-choice stoppers as we assess the weekend’s new injury concerns for the final time this season. It’s fair to say that, this time round, the injuries have been kept to a minimum.

Aston Villa
Kieran Richardson missed Villa’s 6-1 thrashing at Southampton due to a calf complaint.

Man United
David de Gea was replaced during this afternoon’s draw with Arsenal after sustaining a hip injury.

QPR
Rob Green was forced off with a head knock after colliding with team-mate Joey Barton during the R’s home win over Newcastle.

Sunderland
Billy Jones was replaced late on in the Black Cats’ goalless draw with Leicester due to a muscle problem.

Swansea
Ki Sung-Yeung missed Swansea’s home clash with City after undergoing minor knee surgery in time to be fit for the start of next season.

West Ham
James Collins was withdrawn early on against Everton due to a leg problem, the Hammers have confirmed. Kevin Nolan missed out due to a family bereavement.

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  1. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Few options below lads -

    A) Play 4-3-3 and do Kane (eve) and Skrtel (stk) to Ayoze (WHU) and Ivanovic (SUN)
    B) Play 3-4-3 and do Kane (eve) and Larsson (che) to Ayoze and Arnautovic (LIV)
    C) Kane (eve) and Skrtel (stk) to Benteke and Okore. Play either Okore (BUR) or Cambiasso (QPR)
    D) Larsson (che) and Skrtel (stk) to Sissoko (WHU) and Kolarov (SOT)

    Should I be worried about Kolarovs game time?

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      C, play Okore

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Should have added that I have Vlaar too so would be all in relying on Villa

        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Cambiasso then

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      A

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Some of those, I don't like! 🙂

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Im leaning towards D

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

      C

    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      B but change both the players

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Who to?

  2. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    What was your 1st season expected rank and where did you finish?
    Mine is 50-60k and currently sitting on 50k, hopefully I dont choke at last stage 😀

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      My first season I didnt find this site until about Feb March finished about 250k. The following season though I came 4k

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

      Didn't have any expectations, didn't really notice there was an overall rank. Finished 15k.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Thats good finish

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

          Thanks. Think I must have had some beginners luck. Hadn't discovered this site then either.

  3. Numb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Isn't there a good chance of some key Arsenal players getting rested next weekend before the Cup Final, and players like Walcott, Chambers, Gabriel, Welbeck and Wilshere getting a start?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I posted a few weeks back that they didnt change their team much last year and that was a much bigger final

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

        Oh right, that's promising then. Cheers

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

            Still could be one or two big omissions then. Sanchez wouldn't surprise me, he looks tired.

  4. DF
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Sh1t the bed I'd love a wildcard.
    Gw 38 is juicy!

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

      What do you mean?

  5. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Sherwood will want to thank the fans after helping him team to survival. Lap of honor and all that. No way he will keep the 6-1 defeat as the last memory of the season. He will need to put some confidence in the team before the final. He will play a strong team and after being 2 goals up, he will take out the key players at around 65th minute. Final is 6 days away which is more than enough rest and preparation.

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

      Spoken like a true Benteke owner 😀

  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    What would you do?

    Schmeichel
    JT Ivan Skrtel
    Haz Sanchez Rambo Cazorla
    Kun Benteke Defoe

    (Panti Albrighton PVA Duff)

    A. Defoe -> Vardy/Ulloa
    B. Skrtel -> Morgan & Defoe -> Gomis (-4)

    If I bench Defoe and play Albrighton,

    C. Skrtel -> 6.0 (Kolarov?)
    D. Santi -> 8.4 (Young/CRY?)

    ta

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      C with Kola

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Cazorla to Young and Defoe to Gomis?

  7. Galfadez
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Kane to Benteke worth a hit?

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

      Not if Kane is declared fit

  8. Red Reddington ⚽
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Who's looking forward to the next season already? Which players will surely feature in your team and who are the players to look out for?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Silva, Hazard, Fabregas, Mane, Coutinho
      Kun

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

        I bet you wouldn't have said Mane a few days ago!

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Proud owner since last 10 weeks, haven't disappointed yet 🙂

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

            I think he's disappointed quite a bit before this week?

            1. Red Reddington ⚽
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 12 months ago

              Agreed. He had quite a few blanks before he striked the hat trick!

            2. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 12 months ago

              But he returned pts before that, so blank in 3-4 weeks isn't a disappointment imo.
              If I had brought him just before those blanks, then yeah, it would have been disappointing. 😀

      2. Red Reddington ⚽
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        I don't really agree with Mane, and Coutinho only if Liverpool buys a striker :/

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Everyone has their own taste 🙂 I avoid bringing players whom I cant keep for long.

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

      Chelsea defender
      Hazard
      Sanchez
      Silva (funds permitting)
      Aguero

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

        Looking out for prices on Albrighton and Phillips (if he's in the PL)

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard Silva Sanchez Aguero

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Half the budget down, 11 players to go. It's going to be tough.

    4. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Aguero, Hazard, Silva, Kane for me. Sanchez and Costa to monitor!

    5. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Looking forward to a fantasy football break to be honest.

      Although next year I'm considering playing Sky and UFPL

  9. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Did anyone else feel Arsenal team looked Tired?

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Don't know about tired but didn't look Arsenal team for most of the match.

    2. DF
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Apart from giroud who looked simply dreadful. All knees and shins. Can't wait to sell.

    3. coran2123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Imo their midfield was completely overrun, Ozil/Sanchez/Ramsay not helping out defensively, while Cazorla was basically invisible. Wenger can't possibly expect 5 or 6 United players to get coq-blocked at the same time

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

      Its Wenger. He just cant handle big games.

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Arsenal deserved the draw in the 2nd half. Were non-existent in the first.

  10. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Panti (avl) or Heaton (che)

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Panti

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Logical choice but AVL might come out all guns blazing after their 6-1 thrashing

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Thats why I said Panti, he plays Chelsea and will get Save Points

    2. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I think you got the fixtures wrong. I'd play Heaton.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Oh yes. Sorry its other way around.

  11. mozza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Caz to Haz and Giroud to Lukaku worth a hit?
    Or just Caz to Haz?

  12. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    It will be harsh on Ashley Young, if Bale joins Utd. He's been one of their best players this season

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Depends on whether Maria stays or not. I think he could still play. Can't see Bale joining United though.

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Bale won't join man u.

  13. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Play Kane or Coutinho

    Or use my FT to replace one of them

    Coutinho >> 7.8
    Kane >> 5.6

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Play Coutinho

    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I'm thinking Kane to a home striker with either something to play for or one full of confidence.

      With the U21s, Kane may have already played his last game this season.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        So you wouldn't play Coutinho then away to Stoke? Im not that keen on Ulloa/Vardy/N'Doye/Cisse

        I could go -4 and get Lukaku already have Tekkers and Aguero

        Coutinho >> Phillips
        Kane >> Lukaku maybe?

        1. Vardy Gras PBFC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Obviously wait for team news on Kane, but I would have thought if anyone is under pressure for a rest from external sources, it's him.

          Guess it depends if you want to take a hit with your rank. What's your reasoning for Phillips and Lukaku?

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 12 months ago

            QPR will play with freedom with nothing to play for but pride, Phillips has been playing well v Desperate Newcaslte team needing something from the game. Can see this game being a open game with goals both ends

            Lukaku in for form on pens playing at home v Spurs who have been on hols for 4 weeks already

            1. Vardy Gras PBFC
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 12 months ago

              Phillips away to Leicester, who I think will also turn on the style now that they are safe, so you could throw Albrighton into that mix?

              I'm never ever sure about Lukaku, he is a lottery.

  14. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Who is on pens for Stoke?

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

      Walters I think

      1. Jimbo123
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        I thought that, but the set piece taker section implies it's Adam...

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

          That section is usually right. You would have to check.

  15. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Morning all, just wanting to do a Moyes and see this out. What would be the safe moves here?

    Krul
    Ivanovic Morgan Duff
    Hazard Ozil Sanchez Silva
    Kane Giroud Aguero
    Given Cork Dawson van Aanholt

    2 FT and 0 ITB

    My initial thinking was Dawson to Kolarov and Kane to Vardy but both are a bit risky. Is Vardy still playing with injections?

    Now I'm thinking Cork to Albrighton and Dawson to cheap home defender to have attacking cover Arsenal rotation.

    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      How do I condense these posts without missing out key information?!

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Dawson to Kolarov seems fine

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Aye, but that only comes with a Kane to someone.

  16. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    who is priority to sell?

    Hendo, Giroud, Kane

    I want Gomis, Lukaku, Sissoko

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Hendo for me. But waiit and see how giroud does, and check kane isn't injured.

      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        thanks, what do you think about players to bring in?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Not sure on sissoko. Gomis looks a good shout. Would get him if I had the cash. Lukaku always looks a good option, particularly against spurs, but I vowed never to buy him again!!

    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I'm looking to move Kane, Spurs may be put under pressure to rest him.

  17. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    2 free transfers. Think I'm probably going cazorla to silva with the first, but with the other...

    a) hendo to bolasie, play kane
    b) hendo to young, play kane
    c) kane to vardy, play hendo/cambiasso

    Thanks

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I like A

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      a looks good

  18. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Top 10K average has played 10 players and only 1 left.

    Guess many as me Are hoping that Hazard and Chelsea def will score well. (But not so high hopes on Myhill...)

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Two left. The numbers of player is counted as twelve because of the Captain.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I find that very hard to believe - most have 3 Arsenal for a start and 1 of these would be captain. Also many have 2 Chelsea.

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        It doesn't take into account the number of DGWers - just what's left from the first round of fixtures.

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        There algowhotsit doesn't work for dgw... I guess.

  19. Coldplay
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    I'm surprised people are selling Giroud. He was the only Arsenal player in the match yesterday that looked like doing something. Or is it because he is a rotation risk?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Guess it's just down to that we want The players most likely to do well in The last gw

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      3 blanks isn't helping

    3. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Could be rotated before cup final.

  20. Ziro Becomes One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    With the growing number of FPL players discovering this site and using it regularly, there are a few points which might become important:
    1. More people posting means having to wade through a lot of posts to find useful info. Would be great of there was a follow function to follow favorite posters.
    2. Teams across FPL will become even more template hence more points will/need to be taken. This means luck will pay an even more important role. This slightly negates the useful advice I always find here.
    3. Should the comments section become members only to promote membership and counter some of the above problems.

    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Love the follow idea

      I think everyone should pay to use site. Its not much and guys put in a lot of work. Over 38 weeks its nothing like

      1. PB-THE-VET
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Could have free next srason membership for top 100 of something in the scout league too

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Good idea.

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      3. - Then you wouldn't have been able to post this...

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        🙂
        Yeah, and I post a lot of riff-raff. Need to stop someone like me. Hence the idea.

        1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          It's the first year I got membership - I highly recommend it!

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 12 months ago

            Me thinking of getting for next season. Enjoy being here.

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        😆

      3. PB-THE-VET
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Ha ha! Missed that

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      3rd would be great

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I think the mods should be thinking these points over if not already.

    5. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      1. Not the worst idea but you might miss other great posts

      2. Not sure what the mods need to consider here

      3. No

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Hmm. Was trying to find a way to find posts that are more useful. It's something like the social media thing, starts off great until too many guys get on it and start posting too many non-relevant things. Not sure of the way forward myself.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          You can check Hot topics or bookmark particular members' profile whose post you find interesting/useful.

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 12 months ago

            Was not aware of the bookmarking idea. That could work nicely. Thanks.

        2. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Not topics helps out with informative posts.

    6. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Its not broken. Dont fix it

    7. Detweiler
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      This is the first year I've used this site regularly, rather than sporadic checking of the Scout Picks on a Friday evening, and will definitely be getting Membership next year.

      On a related points, what has everyone thought of the scout picks changes this year? I actually preferred it last year, as I feel it was much more effective at picking out high scorers for the week?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        I prefer the single team format although I like the community competition too.

    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I like it how it is. Point 1 sounds rather elitist. If the post is worthy it can be found in the sticky

  21. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Hazard -> Yaya is silly, right?

    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Err a bit

      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Just thinking that if Sunderland aren't safe they will park the bus, and City are looking lively again.

    2. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      What? If you've held Haz for this week, which is when many sold thinking he will be benched (which remains to be seen) then you HAVE to hold for GW38 with Sunderland at home.

      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        I guess. Just looking for a differential that could get me inside the top 1k

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

          Better differentials out there. See my post below

  22. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Who is the best GW38 punt out of these?

    A) Bolasie (SWA)
    B) Puncheon (SWA)
    C) Sissoko (WHM)
    D) Cisse (WHM)
    E) Gomis (cry)
    F) Kolarov (SOU)

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

      F would mean benching Kane (and play 4-4-2)

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        can see saints scoring.

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

          Thanks. Who would you recommend then?

          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 12 months ago

            A

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Gomis and Puncheon

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        I am thinking Le Donkey --> Gomis

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

          Would hold Le Donkey unless Wenger basically confirms he'll rest him. Still worth holding onto against WBA imo

      2. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers. If you had to pick one?

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Gomis
      Punch/Bolasie

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

        Cheers. If you had to pick one?

  23. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Kolarov + Lukaku
    B. Terry + Gomis

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      A

    2. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      B

  24. New Article Posted: Scout Notes
  25. nazrijack
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    How to protect 15pts in my ML.Current squad:

    Ospina
    Skrtel Ivan Pva
    Coutinho Silva Hazard Sanchez
    Vardy Giroud Benteke

    Subs: Davis, Sterling, Dawson, Berty

    2FT...0 ITB. Which transfer would you suggest?

    1) Giroud + Sterling > Aguero + King
    2) Sterling + Dawson > Mane + Schlupp

    Tempting to choose option 1 since all my rivals got Kun. Help!

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Tekkers could be rested

  26. Captain Peacock
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone read the debt and taxation articles in this week's issue of The Economist? It made me visualise FPL hits as like debt and forgoing hits as like equity.

    I think about FPL too much, don't I?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep! But then again the first sign of it being too much is being a member here 😛