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Gylfi Sigurdsson grabs a goal on his return to the Swansea starting XI. Danny Rose earns a second successive start at left-back for Spurs, whilst Mauro Zarate hands Slaven Bilic a dilemma out wide.

After rolling out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personal, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 11 lineups…

Newcastle

Starting XI: Elliot; Janmaat, Mbemba, Coloccini, Dummett (Thauvin 76); Colback (Anita 50), Tiote (Lascelles 46); Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Perez; Mitrovic.

  • Steve McClaren named an unchanged starting XI for the Tyne-Wear derby, with Cheick Tiote keeping his place in central midfield, while Paul Dummett was fit to start at left-back once again.
  • The Magpies lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Ayoze Perez partnering Aleksandar Mitrovic in attack. Georginio Wijnaldum started on the left of the four-man midfield once more.
  • Following Fabricio Coloccini’s sending off on the stroke of half-time, McClaren brought on centre-back Jamaal Lascelles, with Tiote sacrificed. Jack Colback picked up a lower leg injury shortly after, and was replaced by Vurnon Anita in a straight swap. Florian Thauvin was introduced late on as the Magpies looked to get back into the game.
  • Colback picked up his fifth booking of the campaign before his withdrawal, so he’ll miss the home clash against Stoke this weekend regardless of the severity of the injury. Anita should replace him in central midfield. Coloccini, meanwhile, has successfully appealed his weekend dismissal and will be available for selection for the Potters showdown.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

 

Norwich

Starting XI: Ruddy; Martin, Bennett, Bassong, Brady; Redmond, Howson, Tettey, Jarvis; Hoolahan (Jerome 78); Mbokani.

  • Alex Neil made three adjustments from the starting XI against Newcastle last time out, with Ryan Bennett, Matt Jarvis and Wes Hoolahan coming in for Steven Whittaker, Martin Olsson and Graham Dorrans.
  • Bennett played alongside Sebastian Bassong in central defence, with Russell Martin moving to right-back, while having started in a more attacking role last week, Robbie Brady returned to left-back this time around. Jonny Howson partnered Alex Tettey in the double-pivot in the 4-2-3-1 system, with Jarvis on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, Hoolahan in the number ten role and Nathan Redmond on the right.
  • Neil threw on Cameron Jerome for Hoolahan as the Canaries chased a late equaliser.
  • With Norwich falling to a third consecutive defeat, there appear to be few sure starters in the Canaries side. Brady and Olsson are continuing to rotate at left-back, while it remains to be seen if Bennett impressed enough to keep his starting spot at centre-back. Dorrans could come back into contention in central midfield, with Howson perhaps moving to the flank to accomodate his return. Dieumerci Mbokani has picked up an illness since Saturday’s match, and could be a doubt for the trip to the Etihad on Saturday. Jerome would be the obvious replacement should he miss out.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

 

Southampton

Starting XI: Stekelenberg: Soares, Fonte, van Dijk, Bertrand: Clasie (Juanmi 76), Wanyama, Davis: Mane, Pelle, Tadic (Ward-Prowse 64).

  • Ronald Koeman made two changes for the trip to Anfield, with the fit-again Maarten Stekelenburg returning at the expense of Kelvin Davis in goal, while Jordy Clasie came in for James Ward-Prowse.
  • Clasie made his first league start for the Saints alongside Victor Wanyama in the double-pivot in Koeman’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Cedric Soares kept his starting spot at right-back.
  • Ward-Prowse came on for Dusan Tadic, playing on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, while Juanmi made just his third league appearance of the season, replacing Clasie.
  • With Clasie now gaining his first start, the Dutch international could become a regular starter alongside Wanyama in the engine room. That leaves the likes of Davis and Ward-Prowse battling for one position alongside Sadio Mane and Tadic in the three attacking midfield positions. Mane will be free to face Bournemouth on Sunday, with his one-match ban being served against Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking Midfield.

 

Stoke

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Cameron (Wilson 9), Wollscheid, Pieters; Whelan, Adam; Shaqiri (Walters 60), Bojan; Arnautovic; Joselu (Crouch 60).

  • Mark Hughes named an unchanged team from the one which won 1-0 against Swansea, with Joselu continuing as the central striker.
  • The Potters continued in their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bojan starting in the number ten role, although the average position map shows he often played beyond Joselu as the furthest forward.
  • Geoff Cameron pulled up with a thigh problem after just ten minutes, so Marc Wilson was called upon from the bench. Peter Crouch came on for the disappointing Joselu on the hour mark, with Jon Walters replacing Xherdan Shaqiri at the same time.
  • With Joselu struggling, Mame Biram Diouf could be thrust into a first-team return at Newcastle. Other options for the lone striker role include Crouch and Walters. Should Cameron miss out with that thigh injury, Wilson looks the obvious man to step in, unless Ryan Shawcross is deemed ready for a first league appearance of the season. Bojan may be rested for midweek cup duties due to a blistered toe but is expected to return to the XI next weekend.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Striker

 

Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Williams, Fernandez, Taylor; Sung-Yeung, Shelvey (Cork 85); Ayew, Sigurdsson, Montero (Barrow 76); Gomis (Eder 90).

  • Garry Monk made three changes for the trip to Villa Park, with Kyle Naughton, Ki Sung-yeung and Gylfi Sigurdsson coming in for Angel Rangel, Jack Cork and Modou Barrow.
  • Naughton slotted back in at right-back for the Swans, while Ki lined up alongside Jonjo Shelvey at the base of midfield in the 4-2-3-1 often favoured by Monk. Sigurdsson played in his customary number ten role, with Ayew returning to the right flank.
  • Barrow replaced Jefferson Montero, and played on the right wing, with Ayew switching to the left.
  • After picking up their first win in six matches, changes appear unlikely for the home clash against Arsenal on Saturday. Cork could challenge Ki for a starting berth in midfield, but Eder is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench once again. Naughton has presumably seen off the claims of Rangel for the right-back role.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

 

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pantilimon; Jones, O’Shea (Coates 37), Kaboul, Yedlin; Cattermole, M’Vila; Lens (Larsson 81), Toivonen (Defoe 36), Johnson; Fletcher.

  • Sam Allardyce made three alterations to the side which lost 1-0 at West Brom, with Ola Toivonen and Adam Johnson coming in for Sebastian Larsson and Jordi Gomez, while Jeremain Lens returned from suspension in place of the injured Fabio Borini.
  • Big Sam stuck with the 4-2-3-1 formation used at the Hawthorns, with Toivonen filling the number ten role, and Lens (left) and Johnson (right) operating on the flanks.
  • Toivonen was forced off with a calf injury, and was replaced by Jermain Defoe, with the Black Cats then lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Minutes later, John O’Shea picked up a hamstring injury, seeing Sebastian Coates take his place at the heart of the defence.
  • If O’Shea isn’t fit to face Everton on Sunday, Coates should be the one to deputise, with Wes Brown the other obvious option available to Allardyce. Should Toivonen be ruled out, Defoe and Borini – providing the Italian shakes off a foot injury – look like the ones to fill the void. Gomez is another option for Big Sam, particularly if he wants a more defensively minded player in that attacking midfield position in a tougher fixture at Goodison Park. The rest of the starting XI are likely to keep their starting spots given the nature of the first victory of the campaign.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

 

Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker (Trippier 82), Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Alli; Lamela, Dembele (Mason 68), Eriksen; Kane (N’Jie 85).

  • Mauricio Pochettino made just one change from the team which drew 0-0 against Liverpool, with Eric Dier returning from suspension in place of the injured Nacer Chadli.
  • Dier slotted into his usual role in the double-pivot alongside Dele Alli, with Mousa Dembele operating in the number ten role. Christian Eriksen played on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, with Erik Lamela on the opposite flank.
  • Ryan Mason made his first league appearance since getting injured when scoring the winning goal at Sunderland in Gameweek 5, replacing Dembele in the central attacking midfield role. Kieran Trippier and Clinton N’Jie provided fresh legs late on with the match already won.
  • With Mason now back to fitness, he could now come into the equation for either Alli or Dembele in the middle of the park. Danny Rose started for the second straight match at left-back, and now seems back ahead of Ben Davies in the pecking order.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

 

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Nyom, Britos, Cathcart, Ake; Anya (Paredes 66), Capoue, Watson, Abdi (Behrami 77); Ighalo (Guedioura 88), Deeney.

  • Quique Sanchez Flores made one alteration for the trip to Stoke, with Miguel Britos replacing Sebastian Prodl at centre-back.
  • The Hornets played in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ben Watson continuing alongside Etienne Capoue at the base of midfield.
  • Ikechi Anya made way for Juan Carlos Paredes in a straight swap on the right of the three attacking midfield positions. Valon Behrami made his first-team return late on, coming on for Almen Abdi, with Flores looking to solidify the midfield area.
  • Following the 2-0 victory, Britos could be set for a run in the side ahead of Prodl. Watson appears likely to keep his starting spot ahead of Behrami for the time being, while Anya looks set to keep playing out-of-position down the right-hand side.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks

 

West Brom

Starting XI: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt; Fletcher, Yacob; Sessegnon, Berahino (Gardner 88), McClean; Rondon (Lambert 74).

  • Tony Pulis named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Norwich, with Stephane Sessegnon keeping his place in the side.
  • Sessegnon played on the right of midfield once again, with Pulis maintaining the 4-4-2 formation. James McClean operated on the opposite flank, with Sadio Berahino starting alongside Salomon Rondon in a front two.
  • Rickie Lambert came on for Rondon in a straight swap, while Craig Gardner was introduced late on to help secure the 1-0 victory.
  • With the Baggies racking up the wins, changes appear unlikely for the visit of Leicester to the Hawthorns. Callum McManaman now looks well behind McClean, in particular, for a starting berth out wide, while the midfield selection could be altered if James Morrison is available: he’s still struggling to overcome an ankle injury.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks

 

West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Jenkinson, Collins, Tomkins, Cresswell; Noble (Ogbonna 90), Kouyate, Lanzini (Obiang 82): Payet, Zarate (Carroll 69); Sakho.

  • Slaven Bilic only made one change for the visit of Chelsea to Upton Park, with Mauro Zarate coming in for the ineligible Victor Moses, who is on loan from the Blues.
  • Zarate played on the right of the three advanced midfield positions in Bilic’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system, with Manuel Lanzini shifted over to the left.
  • Andy Carroll came on for Zarate, with Diafra Sakho switching to the right wing. Pedro Obiang was introduced for Lanzini to help see the match out.
  • James Collins again started ahead of Angelo Ogbonna, but the Wales international is under pressure from the former Juventus defender, while Winston Reid could also recover from a back injury to face Watford on Saturday. Zarate was impressive against Chelsea, but with Moses available again, the Croatian faces a difficult decision, while Carroll is also edging closer to gaining his first league start of the campaign. This all means that Sakho’s position as the lone striker is beginning to look slightly vulnerable. The Senegal international could also play as a wide man though, as he did in the latter stages against the champions.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Central Striker

 

  1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes needed here 2 ft and £4.2 in bank to do kane -aguero if ned be

    Myhill
    Zouma bellerin kolorov
    Sanchez payet mahrez debruyne
    Kane pelle vardy

    Hennesey,moreno,ward,alli dier

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I like the team but would get coleman for zouma.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        *VVD instead of coleman

        1. boombaba
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *Coleman instead of VVD

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            BOU, sun, STO.....doesn't get much better than that plus Everton just lost their main def.

            1. Mull
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              SUN, whu, AVL isn't far off.

              1. Sess!
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Touche

            2. boombaba
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Oh come on... we all know Evertons fixtures are awesome for about 10 games. 😀

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No change required

    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Be tempted to ship Zouma or Ward (Z if you want to keep money itb) for a Southampton defender - I'm getting VVD pending injuries in C1C but whoever you choose..

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Or Coleman maybs

    4. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If need be what? Aguero not back for weeks.

      1. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        he might like him injured? hes still better than sunderland strikers with 1 leg 😀

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          But can he rock a beard as good as fletcher's?!

          1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers for all the replys yeah guess i can leave the aguero situation for a while im thinking zouma-fonte or dier spurs?
            Im likimg the idea of coleman too who is vvd?

            1. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Fonte?! If you're getting a saints def it should be van dijk. If you were a member and could see his stats it would make your decision a lot easier.

              1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers il take a look at him never considered him is he a better goal threat than dier of spurs?

                1. Sess!
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  Yes. Top of the charts for touches in the box and attempts.

  2. ludi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 4.6 or less?

    Galloway
    Nyom
    Martin
    Richards
    Jones

    Any other options?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      pop up to 4.7 for moreno

      drop down to 3.9 for simpson

      1. ludi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Simpson is already part of the plan and cant quite stretch to Moreno.

        Looking to replace Huth, Francis and Targett with Simpson, Moreno and Mr. X.

        Any suggestions?

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yedlin.

          4.4. Attacking. Plays for a tightening Big Sam.

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ward Simpson

  3. cassanata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    When is Baines due back does anyone know? Would I be wrong in thinking that his return is likely to have a positive impact on Lukaku's returns?

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get Coleman, I never plan for long term injuries comeback dates. Might get cameos for a couple of games.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He's asking with regard to Baines' effect on Lukaku, he's not saying he's getting Baines.

        1. boombaba
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          My Bad

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I heard a couple more weeks, but can't find the source now...

      Yes, it should have a very positive effect on Lukaku, Baines is possibly our most creative player (we're probably the only club that can say that about our left back).

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Luke Shaw was ours!

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Aha fair point!

    3. aCunha Mateta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      7th nov.

  4. bring back diop
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best davies replacement
    A) Jones
    B) Van dijk
    C) Coleman

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B imo

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ben Davies surely lost his place right??

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        never had it

        just filled in for injured Rose

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not true. Rose was fit fair few games when davies played. Rose just seems to be flavour of the month again.

    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B, and it isn't close since A isn't nailed on and C is playing for a defense missing key parts

    6. bring back diop
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      thank you

    7. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B.

  5. MarkFooty
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cant decide on starting line up and captain for this week.

    Butland
    Sagna Dawson Monreal
    Sanchez DeBruyne Payet Cabaye
    Kane Pelle Vardy

    Bench: Hennessey - Ayew Simpson Hangeland
    1.7 ITB

    Should i play simpson? Considering benching Vardy, is that madness?

  6. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Prediction for the Capital One?

    Everton v Norwich 2-1
    Hull City v Leicester 1-1 [Leicester in ET]
    Sheffield Wed v Arsenal 0-2
    Stoke City v Chelsea 0-1

    Liverpool v Bournemouth 3-0
    Manchester City v Crystal Palace 2-1
    Southampton v Aston Villa 1-0
    Manchester United v Middlesbrough 2-0

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can see Boro giving United a tough time of it

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm gone for

      Everton win BTTS
      Chelsea win BTTS
      Leicester win BTTS

      Arsenal will obviously win too but can't see sheff wed scoring.

    3. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not so sure if liverpool is gonna score 3 goals.

  7. takzebymniezapomnial
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Butland> Howard
    Azpi> van Dijk

    What do you guys think?

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd like to know the answer to this as well, although would involve a hit for me.

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No need to ditch butland. I'd get van dijk though.

      1. takzebymniezapomnial
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He would be my playing gk and his next fixtures are scary, hoping Howard can be long-term replacement

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Who is your other keeper?

          1. takzebymniezapomnial
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Ruddy

            1. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Ditch him then.

  8. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    MU's Jones is now nailed or no?

    1. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Some think so , but others not so convinced. Also likely to be crocked at any time

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      he'll be injured again very soon , dont even go there.

  9. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A)Lukaku

    or

    B) Bony (already have KDB)...

    1. takzebymniezapomnial
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would prefer Bony

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        who wouldn't?

  10. sawant
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mane or Barkley for 5th mid? already have pelle, never had any everton player 10.9 ITB

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

    2. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      or silva maybe if he gets fit?

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        His minutes will be limited this weekend with CL the week after.

    3. takzebymniezapomnial
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley

    4. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane quite comfortably

    5. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane easily.

  11. Pengen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which transfer should i do?

    Azpi / Morgan / Cresswell --> Stones

    Gomis --> Ighalo

    Thanks

    1. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sell Gomis

  12. Chinu
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Begovic Henessey
    Nyom Bellerin Kolarov Huth Francis
    Mahrez KDB Walcott Payet Wanyama
    Pelle Vardy Costa

    1FT; 4.0 m itb

    A) Save
    B) Walcott --> Sanchez
    C) Francis --> Moreno

    Thanks.

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  13. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Havent owned Lukaku much previous seasons,so no experience with his Trolling yet somehow feel wrong about getting him even though it is the obvious choice. Anyone else in the same boat?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's such a troll he will now double troll us by banging in 6 vs Sunderland.

      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So ideal Gomis replacement? (Yes still stuck with him)

        Have Pelle and Vardy

    2. Zebrahimović
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I was always burnt by Lukaku ownership but i might take a -4 hit swap for Martial and captain him this week.

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's averaged almost a goal every other game since he came to the Prem, and he looks much better this season than he has yet, he seems to really be maturing. He will get goals, it's just that he won't always get them when you expect them...

      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So hold long term and you should be ok is the idea?

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Basically. His stats are actually pretty good against "weaker" teams, I just think he has disappointed a couple of times when FFS managers brought in him en masse.

          I may get him this week, it's him or Kane for me.

  14. Rolls-Royce
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one (to play) solely based on this GW.

    a) Bojan (new)
    b) Berahino (LEI)

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Berahino

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Any specific reason? Newcastle have been poor defensively than Lei.

    2. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      b

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Any reason for not choosing A?

    3. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

  15. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will Richards serve a match ban?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      just about to ask the same question.

      he's been charged , but I can find nowhere what the punishment would entail.

    2. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      if he serves a ban he might get more points than he usually does 😉

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Absolutely this.

        On wc and he is out the door.

  16. Duffo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench this GW?

    Sanchez (Swa) Payet(Wat) Yaya (Nor) Mahrez (WBA) Mane (Bou)
    Pelle (Bou) Vardy (Wba) Lukaku (Sun)

    Thanks

    1. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Some would say mahrez but i'd go for yaya.

      1. sawant
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        or play AOA

    2. Usmanov
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez. Vardy will cover you just in case...

      1. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I dont understand that though, Vardy is hardly going to cover him if Mahrez gets a hatrick and vardy blanks?

        1. Usmanov
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Against WBA? Lol okay.

          1. boombaba
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            my point is valid. one player cant cover another players points.

    3. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez imo

    4. Duffo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez it is

    5. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez, like most

  17. Usmanov
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Richards then Francis. Why would would want to sell Prodl? Watford are doing okay...

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gollum, gollum, gollum.

    2. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Prodl dropped last game.

      Don't know who your talking to though 🙂

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Prodl has lost his place and he is going to have to win it back after Watford kept a cleanie last week

    4. Usmanov
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Oh dear, this was meant to be a reply to someone else's post.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        We are only messing 🙂

  18. FPL Wisdom
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Quick GTG Team check, Your help is much appreciated:

    Butland
    Dawson/Kolarov/Alderweireld/Cresswell
    Payet/De Bruyne/Mahrez/Sánchez (C)
    Vardy(V)/Pellè

    (Begovic/Ighalo/Francis/Hoolahan)

    5.4itb 2FT

    I'm thinking Ighalo > Lukaku and Hoolahan > Mané
    ...and considering AOA or Bench Boost.

    1. sawant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dont sell ighalo, do Hoolahan > Mané

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep ighalo as he's a perfect enable if you play 352. Mane transfer all the way

  19. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Watmore > Bony or lukaku -4 pts , Mahrez first sub or even AOA chip

    Been successfully playing 352 but tempting to revert

  20. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best choice for 5th midfielder £5.3 ish

    A moses
    B alli dier
    C hoolahan
    D another?

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLA

    2. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lanzini

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah not far behind Payet for involvement for the hammers

        1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers lanzini wasnt even on my radar hes one to consider definitely either him or hoolahan just concerned with his playing time but hes only gonna be a 5th mid

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This.

  21. MarkFooty
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Butland
    Sagna Dawson Monreal
    Sanchez DeBruyne Payet Cabaye
    Kane Pelle Vardy

    Bench: Hennessey - Ayew Simpson Hangeland
    1.7 ITB

    GTG or Should i play simpson? Considering benching Vardy, is that madness?

  22. chinmusic
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bony or Kane?

    1. SANTACLAUS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bony

    2. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bony.

    3. CazP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kane, as Aguero is back soon

  23. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bench Mahrez for Martial? Already have Vardy

    1. chinmusic
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would sell Martial

  24. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will Micah Richards now get a ban after being charged with improper conduct?

  25. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Been really struggling with whether to get in mane for a hit or not.

    I've decided I can't. As if have to swap Ayew out, who has Norwich and Bournemouth after this week.
    My only other option is Mahrez. But he represent great value having got him at 5.7m

    Plus I have Pelle- even though he's gone off the boil, surely will get some attacking returns.

    What's people's thought with this?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane kind of got sent off on the weekend.

      1. Morgs
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Mane's 1 game suspension is being served in Southampton's Capital One Cup fixture this week, he will be back for the weekend.

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Taxi for one.

      3. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'll get your coat.

    2. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking of doing exactly the same. Ayew out and Mane in.

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Why. Ayew has Norwich and Bournemouth

  26. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez, KDB, Payet or Vardy for GW11 C?

  27. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moreno, stay down tonight like a good boy

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      excuse me :O

  28. FFS beginnings....
    Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Using the link on the previous page I think ive sourced the first ever comment

    http://web.archive.org/web/20070430181904/http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2007/02/28/villas-moore-set-for-recall/#comments

    On February 28th, 2007, football news said:

    It’s a very good sign for any striker to score against the good club.that too scoring his 4th goal is some what great.

    Carew and Young will also perform very well and if Moore joins them then it would be a feast to watch for even the rivals

    Mark then commented on the same thread to Weenie (6 comments)

    Please do…I’ve just started this site so it would be nice to get some regular visitors to spur me on to keep this going next season

    If only he knew then what he knows now.

    It absolutely fantastic to see where we are now. Ive said it before but hats off to Mark and the guys for creating such a wonderful site

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That is cool. Nice find.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great find! The site design and tech has come a long way.... 🙂

    3. Root
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, I missed it. That "6" comments looked like a "0" when scrolling fast 🙂

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for pointing me in the right direction. There must be some gems in the archives

    4. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely stuff.

      On February 28th, 2007, Mark said:
      Please do…I’ve just started this site so it would be nice to get some regular visitors to spur me on to keep this going next season

      Little did he know what it would become...

    5. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Team news - Diaby seems certain to start in midfield........wonder how often that was written.

    6. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How can we track down this "weenie" person? The first few posts are essentially just him chatting to Mark. If he hadn't taken an interest, Mark may just have given up on a site with no followers. Weenie is the reason we are here now! Weenie is Lord!

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Plot twist. Weenie is Granville ....

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *Daniel

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Surely his comment would just be 'juuuuuhhhuuuuuu' 🙂

          2. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            It would be amazing if it was Daniel, it would be like a big reveal into the true nature of his love for Mark. Sadly, it's all very coherent with no "juuuuuhuuuuuuuu" so I doubt it's him.

          3. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Shhh... 🙂

            1. FPL Daniel
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Ahhahaha 🙂

      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        If you click on where it says Weenie it'll show articles from their blog with a few semi-recent ones. Feeling like a stalker at this point 😆

      3. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Weenie was a large shiny black marble column.
        Mark, Granville and Jonty just eventually ended up ignoring him.
        Then they started smashing stuff up using one of Ebanks Blakes's femurs as a club.

      4. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not suggesting anything, but that Weenie comment reminds me of this: http://youtu.be/_mcKzDwm8_o

    7. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I sold Lord Dempsey made it into the Scout Picks

      I miss him

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        *see

    8. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great job!

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

      Scout picks team in that post: David James, Micah Richards, Hyypia, Vidic, Arbeloa, Ronaldo, Fabregas, Elano, Dempsey, Adebayor, Robbie Keane. Amazing!

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That is brilliant!

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        people were picking Micah Richards 8 years ago

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Back when the site was new and so everyone could have the username of just their name. Those posts from

        JT, Jim, Kent, Mark, Bert, Sean

      2. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        On August 1st, 2007, Sean said:
        I disagree with the Mccarthy/Anelka partnership because its too much of a risk if you look at in a broader sense in terms of how it affects your whole squad. The players i see as ‘musts’ are Terry, Agger, Fabregas, Milner and Van Persie who i prefer over mccarthy or anelka.

        Oh God, is that...is that the first "essential"?

      3. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Also, that RMT is amazing, because he's set it up like a real team. He has Carrick in as a holding midfielder!

    10. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This was old FFS? 😀 Lovely. I started watching Premier League about that period. 🙂

    11. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Weeenie ladies and gentlemen..

      https://www.blogger.com/profile/01602950445306813601

    12. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wow, even though I lived through it I'm always surprised at how the internet used to look!

    13. A-VB
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome..
      Mark must be feeling nostalgic after seeing this.. 😀

    14. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wow this is madness. Looks I was here since the begining.

      It's important people to know the reason why this site was opened.

      It's because Granville beat Mark the previous year. Granville on scout cast at that day was joking with Mark if I beat you this year what you gonna do, open a FFS TV..? Lol, that was a a good one Granny 😉

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

        This true?

    15. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😯 You've now unleashed the kraken.

      Nice dig KoL.

    16. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      FFS classique

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

      Amazing!

    18. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This is amazing KOL, thanks for the link 🙂

      Great memories of Elano in CM 😛

    19. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Brilliant. Elano...those were the days.

  29. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can you put fish fingers in a fruit salad? Should taste alright?

    1. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Try it and u 'll know.....

    2. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know about you, but I don't like my fruit smelling of fish.

  30. Usmanov
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What's so special about MNF?

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's on a Monday.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        greatest reply ever 😆

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's at night

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It gives hope when all seems lost.