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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 9 – The Midfielders

After assessing the risers and fallers among the Defence on Saturday, our attention this afternoon turns to the midfield. There is no shortage of in-form options to choose from, with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez moving to the top of our ladder this week, though Kevin de Bruyne and Sadio Mane are hot on his heels following their double-digit scores in Gameweek 8.

Having cast aside his scoring drought, Alexis Sanchez highlighted his explosive potential over the last two Gameweeks, scoring five goals and bagging 36 goals in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). The former Barcelona attacker, available at 11.2 in FPL, lies second among midfielders for shots in the box over the last four Gameweeks with 16, but does face a fairly tricky run of fixtures (wat, EVE, swa, TOT, wba, nor) over the coming period.

One player who is close to matching Sanchez’ output is Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne. The 10.3-priced Belgian has scored three goals and provided two assists in his last three outings, and faces four home fixtures (BOU, NOR, LIV, SOT) over the next six Gameweeks, along with trips to Man United and Aston Villa. De Bruyne has only registered four shots from inside the box over the last four Gameweeks, however, although he has also created a more impressive 13 chances over the same period. With doubts surrounding Yaya Toure and David Silva in the City midfield, the Belgian looks vital to his side’s prospects of remaining at the summit.

While Southampton’s Sadio Mane comes in a lot cheaper than Sanchez and De Bruyne, at just 7.9 in FPL, the Senegal international is certainly capable of delivering double-figure scores, as he has done twice over the last five Gameweeks. The Saints attacker has found the back of the net in his last two appearances, and has four favourable match-ups (LEI, liv, BOU, sun, STO, mci) over the next month or so in which to continue his fantastic form.

West Ham’s Dimitri Payet remains towards the top of our ladder after registering attacking returns for the fourth match running, scoring in the Hammers 2-2 draw at Sunderland in Gameweek 8. The France international’s price has risen to 8.1 in FPL on the back of his outstanding form, but the former Marseille man does have a slightly more testing schedule (cpl, CHE, wat, EVE, tot, WBA) over the coming period.

After being surprisingly dropped to the bench against Norwich, Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez slips a few places in our rankings. Although the forthcoming fixtures (sot, CPL, wba, WAT, new, MUN) are fairly favourable for Claudio Ranieri’s side, the uncertainty over Mahrez’ pitch time hurts his prospects at this point.

Goals from the penalty spot in his last two matches mean Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye finds a place on our ladder in our latest update. The 6.5-valued midfielder also bagged an assist in the 2-0 win against West Brom, and netted for France over the recent break, underlining his buoyant form ahead of a favourable upcoming schedule for the Eagles (WHM, lei, MUN, liv, SUN, NEW).

Although he has a goal and two assists from his last three appearances, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is clearly struggling to live up to his 11.3 price tag in FPL. The Belgian is third among midfielders for chances created over the last four Gameweeks, with 15, and does have a good run of fixtures (AVL, whm, LIV, sto, NOR, tot) on the horizon. Hazard looks well behind the likes of Sanchez and De Bruyne in terms of the premium midfield options available to Fantasy managers, and may struggle to attract further investment until Jose Mourinho’s side shows signs of improvement.

With some difficult fixtures (eve, MCI, cpl) in the short-term, Man United’s Juan Mata stays around halfway up our ladder. The underlying statistics are also not hugely encouraging for the Spaniard, having only managed 10 penalty box touches in his last four appearances, and only registered two shots from inside the box, But the 8.9-rated midfielder does face some kinder match-ups from Gameweek 12 onwards (WBA, wat, lei).

While Swansea’s Andre Ayew returned to form with a goal in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham, and faces a favourable run of fixtures (STO, avl, ARS, nor, BOU) over the next few weeks, the drop off in some of his attacking statistics are a cause for concern. The Ghanaian attempted 10 shots from inside the box during the first four Gameweeks of the season, but only managed three in his last four outings. Priced at 7.2 in FPL, though, the former Marseille attacker still looks good value.

His assists against Palace and City may have gone under the radar, but Christian Eriksen definitely stated his claim for consideration in our five-man midfields with two magnificent free-kicks against Swansea. The Denmark international, available at 8.3 in FPL, only has an ownership of 3%, and with four home matches in the next six (LIV, bou, AVL, ars, WHM, CHE), could warrant some consideration as a differential for those looking to make up lost ground.

Having started Arsenal’s last five matches as the lone forward, the stock of Theo Walcott continues to rise. As already mentioned, the Gunners forthcoming fixtures aren’t the easiest, but given the England international leads all midfielders for shots in the box, with 17, and is so favourably priced at just 8.6 in FPL, there’s little doubt he holds more upside than virtually any other midfielder at this point. Investing in Walcott does carry a risk, though, given Olivier Giroud is also likely to earn starts in attack for the north London outfit.

Although Everton’s Ross Barkley has blanked in his last three matches, with the Toffees schedule turning favourably from Gameweek 11 onwards (SUN, whm, AVL, bou), we’re keeping faith in the England international. The 6.9-priced midfielder has created 13 chances over the last four Gameweeks, more than the likes of Mata (seven) and Walcott (five), and should be able to deliver on those numbers with those kind fixtures on the horizon. In the short-term, the match-ups against Man United and Arsenal could yield further blanks, however.

With a goal and an assist in tough fixtures against Chelsea and City, Newcastle’s Georginio Wijnaldum sneaks into our rankings this week. The Magpies face a very favourable run of fixtures (NOR, sun, STO, bou, LEI, cpl) over the next six Gameweeks, so the 6.8-valued Dutchman certainly looks one to monitor at the very least. He has only managed one shot from inside the box over the last four Gameweeks, however.

Although Jeremain Lens will miss Sam Allardyce’s first match in charge for Sunderland at West Brom, the rest of the Black Cats’ fixtures over the next six weeks (NEW, eve, SOT, cpl, STO) mean the Dutch international clings onto a place on our ladder. The 6.5-rated wide man has scored twice and provided three assists so far this season, and should Big Sam be able to turn things around at the Stadium of Light, it’s likely that Lens will be central to any improvement.

While there is currently a feel-good factor sweeping around Anfield following the appointment of Jurgen Klopp, the difficulty of his first six matches in charge (tot, SOT, che, CPL, mci, SWA) means Philippe Coutinho only fills the final spot in our rankings. The Brazilian has encouragingly managed 20 goal attempts in his last three appearances though, and should be central to the German’s plans, but with so many other in-form options for FPL bosses to ponder over in midfield, the 8.1-priced Coutinho may well struggle to attract investment until the schedule turns more favourably for the Reds.

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  1. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Now its Sterling's time to shine..!

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Been down that road before 🙁

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I know, I've had him since GW1

  2. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    New post, new repost 😀

    First attempt at a WC team, thoughts much appreciated:

    Elliot, Hennessey;

    Bellerin, Kolarov, Moreno, Huth, Davies;

    Sanchez, Mane, Payet, Mahrez, KDB,

    Pelle, Costa, Ighalo

    0.0ITB

    1. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Personally I would rather have Lukaku than Costa and would swap Kolarov out (injured and rotation risk with Clichy back and Champs League games).

    2. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mane > Walcott (risk)
      Kolarov - Bertrand

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        also looks good as is but Kolarov is rotation risk

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good attempt - similar to mine except i have Bertrand instead of Moreno and have Butland

  3. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How does this WC team look?

    Butland - Elliot

    Bellerin - Dawson - Francis - Davies - Souare

    Hazard - Sanchez - De Bruyne - Payet - Wanyama

    Martial - Pelle - Vardy

    1. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Defense too weak and Wanyama is a poor 5th mid. Haz, Sanchez and KDB ruins the rest of your team

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I like it

  4. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What's the latest on Ayew? Still a doubt?

    1. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Listed as a doubt but should be fine

  5. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Wijnaldum, Stop enticing me with you're awesome fixtures (NOR, sun, STO, bou, LEI, cpl)

    😕

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I have him on FIFA Ultimate Team if that helps 🙂

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        No, it does not

        😉

    2. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Final syllable of his name. Yeah that's I think if bringing him in.

    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      fixtures would look great if he wasnt playing for Newcastle

    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I like Cabaye more.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Good shout

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      middle name "Emile", avoid?

    5. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Your*

  6. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone please explain Walcott's position to me? It should be in the top 3 !

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      What if he doesn't start 🙄

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Mahrez then?

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Is there anything suggesting that he would actually continue to be benched?

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Same thing you can say about Walcott...

        2. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Mahrez had one rest, I don't think he will be rotated very often at all

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Walcott's position, normally comes off the bench for Giroud last 20 mins 😉

    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The usual risk. You know very well what.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Why is Mahrez so high then?

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          lol

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Being top FPL scorer not enough for some.

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Mahrez's been benched once, that doesn't make him a great rotation risk. Walcott has started 5 this season and has a long history of starting on bench. Giroud hasn't gone anywhere. People here have a bad habit of ejaculating prematurely.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Walcott has best stats in the game ......

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              He's got some very good _attacking_ stats, that's true. Doesn't mean he's nailed on, for obvious reasons.

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Wenger 🙁

    4. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's started the last 5 and hasn't exactly been banging them in. This top 5 looks about right to me

  7. jimbobjeff85
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Something funny I just noticed. Has anyone else seen that Aguero has risen in price by 0.1 this gameweek so far? Suspect due to all the knee-jerk transfers right after his rampage last GW.

    For example:
    NTI this GW: 134k
    NTI out this GW: 70k

    Some pissed off new Aguero owners out there I bet.

    (Apologies if this has been posted before - I visit the site VERY sporadically).

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, thems the breaks.....or the hamstring tears.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Don't apologise. The use of the word "sporadically" makes it all ok

    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, everybody and his dog noticed this when Aguero injured, many here being amongst those p*ssed off new Aguero owners.

    4. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I was wondering earlier if anyone had ever risen and fallen in the same week before? Aguero possible candidate?

  8. Zizoulicious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Second re- post 🙂

    Right. Been working on next year's team. Assumptions are that Newcastle, Sunderland and Villa go down. Brighton, Middlesbrough and Reading to come up.

    Butland. Gomes.

    Shaw. Bellerin. Francis. Middlesbrough 4.5. Reading 4.5.

    Sanchez. KdB. Hazard Sako. Dele Alli.

    Blackman (Reading). Pelle. Aguero.

    Any changes to make?? P.s yes I'm very bored

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lol..

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lol..

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Needs Chelsea defence

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        They are pretty solid tbf 😉

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Shaw -> Azpi could could work? I'm aittle worried about Shaw's fitness at this early stage

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Sounds sensible

    4. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You're forgetting Muller & Ronaldo (United) 😉

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lol. Ok Hazard -> Muller it is

    5. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Haven't you heard? Ivanovic is guaranteed to score, assist, or clean sheet in every game in August.

      Oh wait...

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Mahrez is the new Ivanovic. Still not making it in!!

    6. guardian.c
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      next years team? absolutely no point in working on it.
      why?
      transfers. injuries. who gets promoted. who gets relegated.

      you will re-post a million times before you get proper engagement with this useless post

      1. guardian.c
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        (amongst other reasons)

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Tis but a joke really 🙂

  9. Bertzeiner-m
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any point in waiting on Kun>Pelle? I feel ashamed for re-posting this, but it is something I am really contemplating atm.

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wait till Italy have played again then pull the trigger

      1. Bertzeiner-m
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, perhaps you should also wait before putting him in your team for next year?

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Haha. Stellar injury history in general so he makes the cut....

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      you wont be priced out of it

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Why on earth would you get him now. Seriously, explain it. I'd love to hear you reasoning.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Pelle to rise

        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          gaining 0.1 for taking the risk of -4, I dont see the point

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Not until tomorrow and who cares with all that extra cash.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I do as my TV is 101.4

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Doesn't compare to points.
              A player is transferred in by 160,000 people before an international, that player gets injured. Next move, hmm, get another player just before international. Ha, it's hilarious.

      2. Bertzeiner-m
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Impatience the main one.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Listen. Silva, Kolarov, Kun etc etc etc injured during internationals. Now we have another round of them and you are considering getting a player beforehand. I'm trying not to be harsh, but you don't deserve to do well. You can't teach those things. It's just pure logic.
          Please don't take this in a bad way. Just wait, he won't rise tonight.

  10. Jonjo Shall_We? (Flowers - …
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with Kompany folks
    Hv watched his price plummet from 6.5 to 6.2
    SV 6.1

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Get rid when you have the transfer to do it. So probably not high priority right now

  11. Ghost Ship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    To carry this over from the last article, I think Bony can deliver over the next few weeks. He is fit and pretty much guaranteed a run as starting striker. Most importantly, Aguero is out, meaning City have to find a way to make Bony work, and the obvious approach given who is fit is pacey wide attackers with Sterling and Navas, using Bony much more as a target man, or on the end of crosses. Plus some nice fixtures...

    Just a thought.

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      For those who already have Pelle, I think Bony might be worth a punt. Not expecting much from city this next month though tbh

    2. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If you want someone on the end of a cross why would you play Navas?

  12. Does it Mata
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Something new about Aguero's injury??

    Will he play this gameweek?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No and no

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Out for a month or more. Cheers

  13. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    If YOU still had Sterling, (just imagine the torment for a second)...

    should I get Coutinho out for..

    KdB

    or

    Hazard

    1. Bertzeiner-m
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KDB 100 times over.

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      getting Hazard could be genius

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        could also be a fail, who knows with Chelsea atm

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KDB

    4. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Neither right now! Want to see if City can cope with injuries first

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm defiantly going with one of them, the question is, who...?

        You answer by definition leans more towards Hazard

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yes I would have to say Hazard then. If I hadn't bought KdB with a ridiculous early transfer, I wouldn't get him now after City's injuries!

          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers, I am feeling the Hazard love 🙂

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kdb

    6. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard is the Man

  14. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Some advice most welcome:

    A) Sell Aguero -4 (bought for 13.0m so can take a 0.1m price drop) for pretty much anyone I like.

    B) Play Ighalo (3-5-2) instead and deal with Aguero next GW for FT

    1. Bertzeiner-m
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero out for me.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        You don't think Ighalo could outscore any other forward with a 4 point head start?

        1. Bertzeiner-m
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          He very well could, but there is no point holding onto a 13.0m player that is injured, surely he is not the only problem in your team? Could you not use your FT on another player in a heartbeat?. I would bet my house that Pelle will outscore Ighalo this week.

    2. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Same problem here, who is your fifth midfielder?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Currently playing 3-5-2 anyway with my front 8 being: Sanchez KDB Mane Payet Mahrez Aguero** Vardy Ighalo

        1. Sergeant Garcia
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Haha almost the same front 8, only I have Ayew instead of Mane 🙂
          Ighalo could score against Arsenal though, so not that bad, but I'm tempted by Pelle/ Costa.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      ignoring price, is Ighalo (ARS) your worst attacking prospect?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        for this week yes, i have the others ^ in my front 8

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I think I'd go for it. It'll save you 4 points on a lot of people.

    3. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Play Ighalo

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        seems the sensible option

    4. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sell for Costa and hopefully Costa will reward you your hit plus interest versus Villa.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I know Chelsea have good fixtures but they have zero form right now

        1. dcarlito
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I know, agreed. I have made the change to Costa myself, banking on Villa being poor and Chelsea being like a wounded animal. It is a but punty though.

    5. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If your team can take it I would save. Been in a similar dilemma, in the end I had 3 midfielders far from nailed on so I bit the bullet and transferred him out for -4.

    6. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      thanks for all the replies lads, much to ponder

    7. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      This is my dilemma as well YMA.

      You reckon Ighalo + 4pts will outscore Pelle at home to Lei? Seems unlikely imo.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Pelle would need to get a goal and an assist to better Ighalo +4 points and I don't think it's worth the risk. However I do have Mane as SOT 'cover' so it spreads the risk out a bit more

        1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I have the exact front 8 as you. Why a goal and an assist? He would need a goal just to break even.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            you have a good front 8 😉 well say he gets a goal which is 6 points, Ighalo would just need to play for it to be a tie, so Pelle would nee additional points to make the hit worthwhile, saving will also give me a bigger picture next week. Having said that, if Sanchez or Kolarov are ruled out then I would have to take a hit as Francis and Targett are not suitable cover

            1. Boris Bodega
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              You are disregarding the future points benefit and the benefit of getting the transfer done this week rather than next, meaning you can adjust your team further next week.

              1. Your Mum's Athletic
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Boris stop talking so much sense please 😆

                1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  This is true, as you'd have Pelle for the next few fixtures. The way Led defence is atm, we may miss a big points haul from him!

                2. Boris Bodega
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  lmao 🙂

        2. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Pelle will outscore Ighalo by much more than 4 points over the next 4/5 matches imo.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            probably true, i'm just confused now lol

            1. SneakyPete
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              you forgot bonus points too

            2. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Even if he scores a goal and breaks even, you still have one less problem to worry about in your team 🙂

  15. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Do you like to stay ahead of the curve or do you wait for it to change before adjusting?

    Anticipating: Can save future transfers, differential pts can give edge over rivals, more fun

    Playing safe: Avoids misjudging the curve, easier to maintain high ranks over multiple seasons.

    .
    This could be applied to Hazard at the moment. Do you anticipate an upturn in points? Will you only get him when he shows serious form and hop on with everyone else, or will you get him before the masses?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think I was in a similar predicament with Sanchez and I gambled with it, but think I'll wait until Hazard starts producing to bring him in.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Alexis and Kun are good examples of how rewarding it can be to be on board before everyone else! But the weeks leading up to it were tough...

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm 50/50 if I should get Hazard in this week, it's him or KdB. The only thing in Hazard's favour is that I've got Sterling for City cover

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sometimes you keep Hazard over Sanchez on your week 7 WC and it all goes pear shaped but then Aguero gets injured and you can use two FTs to get Sanchez to go with Hazard for free.

      So far behind the curve that I am ahead of it...

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        😀

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        😆

      3. SneakyPete
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        lmao

    4. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I give it usually give it a few games... KDB i got in after the last game...

      it would take two good games in a row for me to get Hazard...

    5. SneakyPete
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Bit of mixture for me. I don't have high expectation from Hazard. I did toure > hazard two weeks ago

      Got 10 points so far

      I have had Hazard, Mata, Payet and Ozil in last 2 weeks so that kind of covers Sanchez although does not cover KDB + Sanchez.

      One stat I like about Hazard is his touches in final 3rd, his confidence is very low atm, I just hope he stats shooting more

      1. SneakyPete
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        starts*

    6. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on the circumstances and which part of the season. Now Safe transfers- jump onto form rather than anticipating it. If I need to catch someone then gambles must be taken!

    7. tm245
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      But to answer a bit more seriously, I have seen time and again over the seasons that an international break can do wonders for out of form teams defensively and attackers individually. I think they are the hardest to plan around, and not just because of the injuries we all deal with.

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

      I am going to try and get ahead of the curve with Costa. Villa next fixture and if Chelsea are to turn it around, sure

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        ...ly it could be in this fixture.

        Behind in leagues so playing it safe won't do it for me.

    9. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I like to stay ahead of the curve, but with an element of safety. But its not easy, will inevitably result in lost points, but hopefully some gained and more fun too.

      This can also apply to hopping off bandwagons (actually it applies more so, as i find folk are quick to hop on, but slow to hop off)

      I think Hazard's points return should improve slightly, but i doubt enough to justify his price tag. For that to happen, Chelsea as a whole need to improve.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I think you're right. I think Payet will be one thst people will be slow to hop off...

        1. Qubit
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I hope so! 🙂

        2. Donkey_Sanctuary
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Until he stops delivering surely there is no need to sell him? Or any 'bandwagon' for that matter....fair enough if they have had a couple of barren weeks but if someone is getting attacking returns for a number of GWs with no blanks then don't see why you'd want to sell

    10. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Is getting Lukaku too ahead of the curve?

  16. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mane, Barkley or Walcott from GW11?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I meant as 5th Mid now, not Gw11

    2. Bertzeiner-m
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A little far in advance don't you think? Barkely.

      1. Bertzeiner-m
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Bench fodder then. Avoid headaches, save cash.

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          nice zsaid

          1. Bertzeiner-m
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Thank you 🙂

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mane or Barkley

  17. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mane, Sterling or YAYA (if fit) ?

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mane

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        even when I have Pelle?

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      yaya

  18. Essrick
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Why is Aguero on the watchlist?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Because his name is Aguero

  19. SneakyPete
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Balders Am I part of your tournie or is it the other guy ?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Is there a list of entrants?

      1. SneakyPete
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        http://challonge.com/grandplayoffs

        I saw my name in there against Innsie so wanted to know if its me or the other Mr Robot

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          it's "Mr.Robot", so its you 🙂 tough opponent 😉

          1. SneakyPete
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            yeah very tough.

  20. Wunnu
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who will be the top 5 FPL by the end of this season ?

    My guess

    1. Sanchez : 250
    2. Mata : 220
    3. Hazard : 200
    4. Payet : 195
    5. Aguero : 190

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mata? Hazard??

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        is that shocking to you ?

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No Mata 😯

      I mean...

      Mata 😯

      1. Donkey_Sanctuary
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        You said Mata. I'm not sure what the matter is

    3. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard and Payet won't be there. A Liverpool play surely.

    4. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez, Mane, Aguero, KDB, Payet

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      PAyet wont break 170

      1. Jay10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        That ^

      3. Bertzeiner-m
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Did not quite come off. Perhaps you should look for advice from Demi.

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

      Mahrez 300

    6. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez 250
      Hazard 237

    7. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez, KDB, Aguero, Hazard, Mahrez

  21. badger1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How did Hazard play for Belgium during the international break? I remember reading last time that he was criticised by the coach for playing badly.

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Scored 1 pen, missed the other

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        HAZARD’S SPOT OF BOTHER

        Eden Hazard scored one penalty and missed another as Belgium romped to a 4-1 victory over Andorra. As well as the afore-mentioned De Bruyne the likes of Simon Mignolet, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld all started for Wilmots’ side, whilst Nacer Chadli appeared off the bench as a late sub.

        The Scout Says: Hazard has now missed two of his three penalties for club and country this campaign, following an abysmal second effort for the Red Devils last night. Although the reigning PFA Player of the Year notched one goal and two assists in his previous three league outings, Hazard’s performances – bar the Arsenal encounter – have fallen well short of his lofty standards. From a statistical viewpoint, the 11.3-priced midfielder ranks joint-third among midfielders for key passes (28), but is ranked 32nd for attempts (12), underlining his limited goal threat. That being said, his 27% ownership will be hopeful of a revival as the Blues prepare to host an Aston Villa outfit that shipped eight goals in their last three road clashes.

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Poor but better than last International Break

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Based on a game against Andorra?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yes

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            hahaha nice

    3. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He tried, but didn't found the form he was looking form. On top of that almost missed his first and missed his second penalty 🙁

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        His first penalty was class

        1. Sergeant Garcia
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Not really, in the middle of the goal and the keeper almost had him.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            It was his usual penalty h - half way between middle of the goal and post

            The keeper first went to his left to confuse Hazard but Hazard cooly waited and scored on his left side

            1. Sergeant Garcia
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              It's just poor and careless the way he takes his penalties.

        2. SneakyPete
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          nope, his penalty technique is found out. was pretty weird to start with anyway

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            +1

            Liability

        3. Iceball
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Now right time to get Hazard? Im thinking Aguero->Ighalo, Westwood->Hazard (usually 352). Solid or go with Costa instead? Would fell much better about my 1st sub also.

    4. badger1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks gentlemen. Hazard continues to flirt with me but that amount of money for a player not hitting form yet is a dilemma.

    5. kingozil-The Germans once a…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Badger, UAE one?

  22. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    would you remove pedro for a hit this week or gamble on him getting time?

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Probably yes.

    2. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go to Sanchez or KDB for a hit, otherwise just play and hope he starts

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        i will have both anyway

  23. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    The community articles is going to assure that Costa is a massive differential gwk9 lovely, no one will get him.

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      i see only him and pelle as trustworthy captains this week, but can only get one so it's tough

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Everyone will get Pelle and Mane will get all the points.

        1. dcarlito
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          fingers crossed 🙂

  24. sunny_arsenal
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Dier or Bellerin (Already have cech as keeper)?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wont you want 2 Arsenal attackers?

      1. sunny_arsenal
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Already have sanchez.

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Perfer Monreal

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Over those two? Why on earth?

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Monreal has better stats than Bellerin, I'm generally a stats man 🙂

    3. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Would only double on Arsenal if you have a second playing GK

  25. Redcat1
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else loving the fact when you log in to your team you see a cracker from Tony Yeboah ?

  26. Fanta sea
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    The temptation to got with Costa is too damn high. I know that Pelle is the smarter choice but when I see that only 5.5% have Costa in their teams, the devil comes out in me a little.

    The troubles of playing fantasy football...

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Why not have Pelle and Costa 🙂

    2. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      bony is on 0.5%

    3. Nexus
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle is a must for the next few weeks i;d say

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        -1

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

  27. LC1
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Butland
    Janmaat** Azpi Kolorov**
    Shaqiri** Mahrez Yaya** Pedro
    Sakho Martial Aguero** (C)

    Myhill Cameron Williams Redmond

    I am in deep s**t.

    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yaya should play hopefully. Your bench isn't that bad for this particular gwk, Swansea have Stoke at home, play Williams.

      Maybe think of taking a hit and getting Kolarov and Kun out.

    2. Daaf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      This seems to be wildcard material. Well, maybe not.

      Your defence isn't actually that bad. Somewhat expensive, but clean sheets are rare so chasing the next best defense is not neccessarily gonna work out. Janmaat will be fine I guess, almost two weeks of rest will do him good. Azpi seems nailed on and Villa is not the time to sell. Kola is a wait and see, while Williams is decent if somewhat unspectular replacement who has decent fixtures.

      I would give Yaya a chance, if he is fit he is a beast. And he has penalties, plus free kick skills. Playing with Bony will do him good, it's just the fitness that is bothering me. Pedro stays because of more pressing issues, but is on borrowed time. Mahrez remains great value, even if he has to compete against Mane and KDB etc for places and points.

      Your forwards are also okay. You didn't go for Vardy, so screw him! Sakho is fine, and you can't blame Martial for that Arsenal collapse. Everton and City are tough fixtures, but he has shown ability and Louis will demand improvement from his team. Switch Aguero out for literally anyone, but most likely Pelle, and upgrade Shaqiri to Sanchez and you will have succesfully kept your wildcard if you ask me.

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Wow.. wasn't expecting such a helpful response.
        Appreciate that very much!

        1. Daaf
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Nice to hear that you found it helpful!

          Resisting the temptation of wildcarding or following the herd is tough sometimes, but while your team is somewhat different than all the Pelle/Vardy/Martial and KDB/Mane/Alexis/Payet teams it is not that bad at all. It just looks bad, haha! Redmond has been doing nicely also, so I would hold that wildcard in your pocket for now and do 2 max 3 transfers!

          Good luck!

          1. LC1
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah exactly I thought that a WC was a necessity.
            Appreciate your help- I went for Shaq - Sanchez & Aguero - Vardy.

            Going to leave it until Friday to see if I need to take another -4.. Hopefully that won't be the case.

            Thanks Daaf!!

  28. Nexus
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    struggling to pick 3 strikers on the wildcard.
    Pelle is a definite, fixtures are just too strong but then can't decide on the other 2 -

    - Vardy
    - Lukaku
    - Ighalo
    - Martial
    - Costa

    Any suggestions ?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I have Vardy and very happy with that.
      And am considering Ighalo or Lukaku. If Ighalo then I can get Hazard and play 352 most of the time. Lukaku has 2 tough games and that is stopping my a little. Costa has no form, at least yet.
      What do you think?

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        If Ighalo then I can get Hazard and play 352

        - I like the sound of this

    2. Redcat1
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Also on WC, I'm trying to get a front three of Pelle, Costa and Lukaku

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Not Pelle, Vardy Lukaku Costa

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Why no Pelle, if I may ask? 🙂

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I prefer Mane in the Sou attack and there is no room for him in my front 3 😉

    4. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      - Vardy - I like
      - Lukaku - only on GW11
      - Ighalo - I like as a 3rd fwd
      - Martial - only on GW11
      - Costa - prefer Haz if you're going with Chelsea

    5. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy and Steven Fletcher

    6. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle Vardy and one of Martial/Lukaku

  29. Hands Guber
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    WC - trying not to be too knee-jerky looking at a mix of form and fixtures:

    Hennessey//Butland
    Moreno//Dawson//Fernandez//Simpson//Davies
    Hazard//Mane//Sanchez//KDB//Payet
    Pelle//Ighalo//Vardy

    .7 in the bank. What you boys think?

  30. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I transferred Mane for Pedro for price drop/rise, I have another FT in the bag, but with Kun injured and Pelle being the popular - somehow annoyingly I felt I like I suffered a price drop.

    Any advice?