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26 January 2016 1714 comments
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Having rolled out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personnel, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 24 lineups…

Newcastle

Starting XI: Elliot; Lascelles, Coloccini (Riviere 88), Mbemba; Janmaat, Saivet (Perez 59), Shelvey, Aarons (Gouffran 59); Sissoko, Wijnaldum; Mitrovic.

  • Steve McClaren made three change for the trip to Vicarage Road, with Jamaal Lascelles, Rolando Aarons and Henri Saivet coming in for Paul Dummett, Jack Colback and Ayoze Perez.
  • The injuries to Dummett and Colback meant McClaren had to change tactics, opting for a 3-4-2-1 formation. That saw Lascelles, Fabricio Coloccini and Chancel Mbemba form a three-man defence, with Daryl Janmaat and Aarons operating as wing-backs. Jonjo Shelvey partnered Saivet in central midfield, with Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum starting centrally behind lone striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
  • With Newcastle trailing 2-0, McClaren made two attacking changes just before the hour mark, with Perez coming on for Saivet, while Yoan Gouffran replaced Aarons. Perez partnered Mitrovic in attack, with Wijnaldum dropping slightly deeper alongside Shelvey in the middle of the park. Gouffran took over down the left flank, with the formation then resembling more of a 3-4-1-2. McClaren final substitution saw Emmanuel Riviere handed his first appearance of the season following a long injury lay-off, coming on for Coloccini with the Magpies desperately pushing forward in search of a late equaliser.
  • With McClaren optimistic that Dummett and Colback will shrug off their injuries in time to face Everton, the Magpies could well revert back to their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lascelles, Aarons and Saivet all dropping out of the starting XI, and Perez being restored to the side. Should Dummett remain out, he could use Mbemba at left-back in a four-man backline, with Lascelles at centre-back. If fit, Colback could also cover at left-back if McClaren wants to retain Saivet alongside Shelvey in the centre of the park.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield


Norwich

Starting XI: Rudd; Pinto, Martin, Bassong, Brady; Redmond (Jarvis 70), Dorrans, Howson, Hoolahan (Olsson 70); Naismith (Jerome 82); Mbokani.

  • Alex Neil made four changes from the side that lost 3-0 to Bournemouth, with Graham Dorrans and Nathan Redmond coming in for Alex Tettey and Matt Jarvis, while Ivo Pinto and Steven Naismith were handed their debuts in place of Ryan Bennett and Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe.
  • The Norwich boss did keep faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation, though, with Redmond (right), Naismith (number ten) and Wes Hoolahan (left) forming the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Dieumerci Mbokani. Dorrans partnered Jonny Howson at the base of midfield after Tettey pulled out on Saturday morning due to illness, while Pinto started at right-back, with Russell Martin shifting to centre-back.
  • With 20 minutes remaining, Neil made a double substitution, with Jarvis replacing Redmond out wide, while Martin Olsson came on for Hoolahan, with Robbie Brady moved to the left of the three advanced midfield positions. Neil’s final change saw Cameron Jerome enter the fray for debutant Naismith, with the Canaries ending the match with two up front.
  • Given the porous defensive display, changes in the back four could be in the offing ahead of the home encounter against Tottenham next week. New signing Timm Klose could replace Martin in central defence, although the Norwich skipper may keep his place in the side at right-back, with Pinto dropping out of the side. Brady also struggled defensively at times against Liverpool, with Olsson an option to come in at left-back. Tettey will presumably return in central midfield providing he’s fully fit, with Dorrans probably likely to make way. The likes of Jarvis, Odjidja-Ofoe and Youssouf Mulumbu may also push for recalls.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster, Van Dijk, Fonte, Bertrand, Soares, Wanyama, Clasie (Romeu 67), Targett, Tadic (Ward-Prowse 67), Mane (Austin 79), Long.

  • Ronald Koeman only made two alterations for the trip to Old Trafford, with Jordy Clasie and Dusan Tadic coming in for James Ward-Prowse and Steven Davis.
  • Koeman continued with three at the back against Man United, with his side lining up in a 3-5-2 system. Tadic supported front two Sadio Mane and Shane Long, while Clasie operated alongside Victor Wanyama in central midfield.
  • Koeman made a double substitution midway through the second-half, with Oriol Romeu replacing Clasie in a straight swap, while Ward-Prowse came on for Tadic, playing in a slightly deeper role than the Serbian. His final change saw Charlie Austin make his debut off the bench, taking the place of Mane. Austin played alongside Long in a front pairing that ultimately proved a brilliant substitution, with the former QPR striker heading in the winner.
  • Following three successive victories, Koeman isn’t likely to tinker to much with his side. Rotation looks set to continue in central midfield, with Clasie, Ward-Prowse and Romeu all options to partner Wanyama, while Davis could come back into the mix after missing Saturday’s match due to a minor knock. He looks to be vying with Tadic for a starting berth, although Austin could also earn a first start when Southampton travel to the Emirates next week, either playing alongside or replacing Long in the starting XI.

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


Stoke

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Shawcross (Wilson 30), Wollscheid, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Shaqiri (Crouch 79), Diouf (Odemwingie 71); Joselu.

  • Mark Hughes made a couple of changes for the trip to Leicester, with Xherdan Shaqiri and Mame Biram Diouf coming in for Marko Arnautovic and Bojan.
  • Hughes stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation at the King Power Stadium, with Diouf on the left of the attacking midfield trio and Jon Walters on the right, allowing Shaqiri to operate in the number ten role behind lone striker Joselu.
  • The Stoke boss was forced into a change in the first-half, with captain Ryan Shawcross forced off with a back injury – he was replaced by Marc Wilson. His second change saw Peter Odemwingie introduced in place of Diouf, with the Nigerian playing on the right, meaning Walters witched to the left. Hughes’ final substitution saw Peter Crouch replace Shaqiri, with the striker partnering Joselu in attack for the final 10 minutes or so in a 4-4-2 formation.
  • With Shawcross be ruled out for around three-to-four weeks due to a muscle problem in his back, Wilson or Marc Muniesa could return to the starting XI in central defence. Geoff Cameron (ankle) could also be back for next week’s trip to Old Trafford, though, and is an option not only in defence but in central midfield too. Arnautovic was rested with Stoke’s important cup matches in mind given he continues to have to manage a hamstring problem, but the Austrian looks a sure starter providing he’s fit. Likewise, Bojan should also return to the starting XI, with Diouf and Walters perhaps the most likely to make way. Those two are contenders to fill the lone striker role though, with Joselu’s place possibly under threat.

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


Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Jones, O’Shea, Brown, Van Aanholt; Cattermole, M’Vila; Johnson, Lens (Rodwell 86), Borini (Watmore 66); Defoe.

  • Sam Allardyce made two adjustments from the side that lost 4-1 at Tottenham, with Vito Mannone and Fabio Borini coming in for Jordan Pickford and Danny Graham.
  • It was a 4-2-3-1 for Big Sam once again on Saturday, with Borini returning to the side on the left of the three advanced midfield positions.
  • The Italian was the first player to be substituted, though, with Duncan Watmore taking his place. Watmore was stationed on the right, with Adam Johnson moving to the number ten role and Lens shifting to the left. Lens was then replaced by Jack Rodwell though in a slightly defensive move by Allardyce.
  • Big Sam could opt to hand Watmore a start when the Black Cats host Man City a week today. A change in formation would probably be needed to get either Dame N’Doye or Steven Fletcher in the starting XI alongside Jermain Defoe, with that probably unlikely against a side such as City.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, Attacking Midfield


Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Rangel (Naughton 90), Fernandez, Williams, Taylor; Cork, Britton, Ki Sung-yeung; Sigurdsson; Routledge (Amat 77), Ayew (Eder 87).

  • New Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin only made one change from the side that beat Watford 1-0, with Angel Rangel coming in for Kyle Naughton.
  • Rangel returned in his usual position at right-back, with Guidolin keeping faith with the diamond formation that caretaker boss Alan Curtis has favoured in recent weeks.
  • Guidolin made his first change with 13 minutes remaining, with Jordi Amat coming on for Wayne Routledge in a defensive change, forming a five-man backline. Eder then took over from Andre Ayew in attack, with Naughton brought on in stoppage time for Rangel.
  • Rangel looks in the box seat to continue at right-back having got the nod in Guidolin’s first match in charge, but Naughton remains a viable option at the back. Bafetimbi Gomis didn’t feature at Goodison Park as his wife was about to give birth, but he or Eder could possibly challenge Routledge for a starting position in attack. The Swans are also likely to be in the market for a new striker.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Strikers


Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen (Wimmer 75), Rose; Dier (Chadli 56), Dembele; Heung-Min Son, Eriksen (Bentaleb 89), Alli; Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino only made adjustment from the side that beat Sunderland 4-1 for the trip to Selhurst Park, with Heung-Min Son coming in for Erik Lamela.
  • Son started on the right of the attacking midfield trio, with Dele Alli in the middle and Christian Eriksen on the left.
  • Pochettino made an interesting substitution 10 minutes into the second-half, with Nacer Chadli replacing Eric Dier. The Belgian was stationed on the left of the three attacking midfield players, with Eriksen moving to the middle and Alli dropping back slightly alongside Mousa Dembele. A knee injury meant Jan Vertonghen had to be replaced with 15 minutes remaining, with Kevin Wimmer coming on in central defence. Nabil Bentaleb was handed a few minutes at the death, entering the fray in place of Eriksen as Spurs looked to hold on for the three points.
  • Vertonghen has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a knee injury, meaning that Kevin Wimmer or Federico Fazio could come in alongside Toby Alderweireld, though Dier is another option if Pochettino chooses to move him out of his midfield berth. Although Trippier has now started the last two league matches, Kyle Walker was missing at Selhurst Park as he was given time off due to the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Ben Davies remains an alternative to Danny Rose at left-back. The Argentine boss has a plethora of options in the attacking midfield areas, with Chadli’s goal and assist off the bench enhancing his prospects of returning to the starting XI. Lamela could also earn a recall though, with Son’s place in the side looking the most vulnerable.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Flanks


Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Paredes (Nyom 89), Cathcart, Britos, Ake; Behrami, Capoue, Watson, Jurado (Abdi 77); Ighalo, Deeney (Amrabat 90).

  • Quique Sanchez Flores only made one adjustment to the side that lost 1-0 at Swansea, with Juan Carlos Paredes replacing Allan Nyom.
  • Paredes slotted in at right-back for the Hornets, with Flores opting for a slightly different tactical approach, with his side lining up in more of a 4-3-2-1 formation. That saw Valon Behrami, Etienne Capoue and Ben Watson form a three-man midfield, with Troy Deeney and Jurado playing centrally in support of lone striker Odion Ighalo.
  • All of Flores’ substitutions came late in the match, with the first seeing Almen Abdi come on for Jurado in a straight swap. Nyom then took to the field in place of Paredes at right-back, while new signing Nordin Amrabat was handed his debut in stoppage time, replacing Deeney.
  • Paredes got the nod ahead of Nyom at right-back on Saturday, and could keep his starting berth for the Hornets next match against Chelsea. Behrami could also remain in the starting XI should Flores use the same formation against the Blues, with Abdi perhaps only earning a recall if he reverts back to a 4-2-3-1 formation. Amrabat will likely continue to be used off the bench as he settles into English football.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks


West Brom

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Evans; Yacob, Fletcher; Sessegnon (McManaman 74), Gardner (Berahino 63), McClean; Rondon (Anichebe 64).

  • Tony Pulis made two changes for the visit of Aston Villa to the Hawthorns, with Salomon Rondon replacing Victor Anichebe, while Ben Foster made his first league appearance of the season following a long-term knee injury, coming in for Boaz Myhill in goal.
  • After using a 4-4-1-1 formation at Southampton last time out, Pulis reverted to a 4-2-3-1 system against Villa. Rondon started as the lone striker, with Stephane Sessegnon (right), Craig Gardner (middle) and James McClean starting in the three advanced midfield positions. Jonny Evans continued at left-back for the Baggies.
  • With the match goalless, Pulis brought on Anichebe and Saido Berahino shortly after the hour mark, with Rondon and Gardner making way, forming a 4-4-2 formation. His final change saw Callum McManaman replace Sessegnon out wide.
  • With Chris Brunt a doubt for next week with a calf injury, Evans looks likely to continue at left-back for the Baggies. Brunt would also be an option on the right side of midfield having featured there earlier this month, so it’s perhaps McManaman who poses the biggest threat to Sessegnon for a starting spot. With Pulis pondering a rest for the fatigued Rondon, Anichebe looks the likeliest to lead the line if the Venezuelan is given some time off..

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Flanks, Strikers


West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Jenkinson (Byram 12), Collins, Reid, Creswell; Noble, Song, Kouyate; Antonio (Moses 65), Valencia (Jelavic 86), Payet.

  • Slaven Bilic made three changes from the side that lost 2-1 at Newcastle, with Carl Jenkinson coming in for the injured James Tomkins, while Winston Reid and Alex Song replaced Angelo Ogbonna and Pedro Obiang.
  • Bilic did keep faith in the 4-3-3 formation used at St James’ Park though, with Song operating as the defensive midfielder with Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate stationed just in front of the former Arsenal man. Jenkinson slotted in at right-back, while Reid partnered James Collins in central defence.
  • Jenkinson picked up a knee injury when giving away a penalty in the early exchanges, and had to be replaced by debutant Sam Byram. Victor Moses came on for Michail Antonio in a straight swap with 25 minutes remaining, while Bilic’s final substitution saw Nikica Jelavic replace Enner Valencia as the lone striker.
  • With Jenkinson likely to be out for the season and Tomkins still doubtful, Byram could be set to start at right-back against Aston villa next week. Reid and Collins will likely continue in central defence, but Ogbonna may push for a recall. Bilic also has options in the middle of the park, with Obiang a genuine option to come back in should he persist with a three-man midfield. Moses could also push Antonio for a starting spot out wide as he continues to build up his fitness.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks


  1. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Confirmed #LFC team to face @stokecity: Mignolet, Flanagan, Toure, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Firmino.

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Confirmed #LFC substitutes against @stokecity: Ward, Lovren, Benteke, Allen, Ibe, Teixeira, Smith.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        teixeira confirmed

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

          Which Tex is this?

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            alexis

          2. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            joao tex

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      king roberto

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Flanagan

      Clyne owners, not a god news

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Good*

      2. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        clyne has a knock, not in squad

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Well yea that's what I meant. Flanagan has skills and potential to take it over form him

          Just one opportunity ...

      3. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Not good news for Moreno owners more like.

        1. fancy111
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Great news for Moreno owners... Good chance he's rested for FA Cup game

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Moreno must be on borrowed time. He's bloody awful.

        2. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          This is our strongest available side

    4. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Good news for Firminho

      1. fancy111
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        *firmino

  2. Ziro Becomes One
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    PoolConfirmed #LFC team to face @stokecity: Mignolet, Flanagan, Toure, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Firmino.

  3. Zombie
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Stoke City FC ‏@stokecity 36s37 seconds ago
    TEAM NEWS #SCFC Starting XI v @LFC: Butland; Johnson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Bojan, Arnautovic; Crouch.

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Muniesa starts...have him since GW3 😆

      Do you think he's nailed on now with ShawX injured ?

      1. Zombie
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        he was before Shawx was fit so most likely

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Shawcross out for a month therefore Muniesa or Wilson to take up that 2nd CB Spot. A good performance from Muniesa today and the spot may be his 🙂

      3. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Could happen, Wilson didn't exactly cover himself in glory against Leicester

      4. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Until Cameron is back I suppose.

        1. Lyonnais
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          thanks all!

          Would be nice to have a full squad again so hopefully he gets the spot.

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Oh god not crouch

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

    StokeTEAM NEWS | Butland; Johnson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Bojan, Arnautovic; Crouch.

  5. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Fully expected a Moreno goal today.

    1. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He gets all his points in the cups games

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      That guy is annoying

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Sometimes I just wanna get rid of him for a hit..

        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Aye. I may get rid even if Pool go thru. What would i get from him in a DGW? 3 Pts?

        2. fancy111
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Lol, I feel your pain... I dropped him then got him back for current fixtures... He always looks threatening... Not that that has meant anything yet

        3. Dušan Citizen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          He is deffo out of my team for next GW. Or should it be Wolly to Targett?

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Fecker betraying us.

            Has to be Targett, could hit jackpot there I tell ya

            1. Dušan Citizen
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Between Moreno to VVD and Wolly to Targett. I am afraid Targett is not nailed on.

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He's scoring in the DGW.

  6. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Muniesa possibly back in favour, good news @Lynonnais

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      😀

  7. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Some kids at my local park challenged me to a water fight. I won! No one is a match for me and my kettle.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      haha

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Standard sickipedia joke that

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        😉

        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          A great one though

  8. Lisboa 1967
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    could aguero get even more expensive after tomorrows game ?

    1. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He's getting close to going up again anyway... Unless he's injured tomorrow I doubt anything will stop the price rise.

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

      He's going up 0.6%/hour according to FFFix so he'll rise once before the next gameweek even if he does nothing tomorrow. So much as an assist versus Everton though and it could accelerate that growth by quite a bit.

  9. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Strange looking Stoke team that

    1. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      why?

      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Walters Bojan and Crouch all starting together. Afellay and Arnie starting too... just looks very attacking and a bit lopsided

        1. Scratch
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          And also benching Shaqiri. Stoke look quality when he plays with Arnie & Bojan

        2. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          Affellay alongside Whelan which is normal these days. Arnie & Walters wide, Bojan in middle, Crouch up front. Simples.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            ^^^.

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Why?

      1. Zombie
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        😯

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Ha, minds of greatness 😉

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            😀

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I guess Hughes knows Liverpool are weak at set pieces

  10. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Would you get Byram now when Jenka is out?

    Or are VVD or Evans better options?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Jenkinson wasnt first anyway.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        This...

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        *first choice

      3. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Think Tomkins will play ahead of Byram?

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          No idea but one of them will so I'd recommend stay away from the RB spot.

          Reid @4.8m on the other hand...

    2. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      There's a discussion on previous page about Byram

    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Wouldn't get Byram just yet, he was destroyed with cramp after about an hour vs City. Looks like he'll need a bit of time to adjust

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ty all

  11. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    mark hughes has got that stoke team nailed on. walters will be on moreno like no tomorrow, crouch will deal with us from corners

  12. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    anyone else throughly underwhelmed by The Hateful Eight?
    nowhere near the usual Tarentino standard

    is The Revenant any good for fold who have seen it

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Agreed, not one of his best. Dragged on in many parts.

      WIll be seeing The Revenant in 2 weeks. Heard it great movie, but a bit grumsome at times. Looking forward to it.

    2. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hateful 8 big let down alright

      Revenant is very good, visually brilliant, DiCaprio and Hardy are excellent.

    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Revenant was excellent. Saw it online and then in the cinema... it's like a different movie on the big screen

      Also check out Spotlight and Room, both were brilliant

      1. LaLaLand
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        you got a good link to watch it online mate?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Only if you want many viruses on your computer.

    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Am I the only one that found The Revenant a bit boring? :/ Visually great though.

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed. And actually really liked H8

    5. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I thought Hateful Right was a really fun watch.
      Heading to see Revenant tonight, not all that excited but I've been meaning to see it for a while. Tempted to watch The Big Short instead.

      1. thattreblefeeling
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Big Short is very good too I'd prefer for a mid week watch

    6. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      on the Revenant, heard mixed reviews about the movie itself (though nothing negative, just some not thinking its best picture worthy) but nothing but glowing praise about the cinematography so it seems at the very least you get a great ride out of it..

    7. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I've never liked him anyway.

    8. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      The Hateful Eight wasn't good.
      Revenant should be great.
      Also watched Sicario recenlty, very nice.

    9. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I totally agree with you, think I'm falling out of love with Tarantino

      Didn't particularly enjoy the revenant either, overlong and a bit of an endurance test

  13. Jay_
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Moreno is going to shoot his bolt in the cup again and blank in the next 4 weeks ðŸ™

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        ðŸ™

      2. Whats the Huth
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Never know. I fully expect a double clean sheet from him in DGW

    • 1895Reds
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      When do you think the DGW be announced? This weekend too soon?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Maybe, nobody knows though.

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Weekend at earliest.

    • Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Tut Tut BBC. So cynical...

      "Also today, Crystal Palace have guaranteed themselves 20 goals between now and the end of May after signing Emmanuel Adebayor.

      He'll then sign a three-year contract and the goals will dry up quicker than a glass of water in the desert.

      Call me cynical, but we've seen this before. Right?"

    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Assume this has been posted already, but this is amazing

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35413697

      1. Zombie
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        😆 this is gold

      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Berbs had hair implants?

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Walker @75% because of Personal Reasons. Hmmmm, maybe if he doesn't play the FA Cup (hopefully), he'll be back for the next GW! 😀

      1. pax888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Just had a baby!

        He'll be back soon.

    • Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Can Flanalface play LB? I do hope not

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          ðŸ™

          Most chances created = Most frustrating to own (as i play him every week in case he gets attacking returns). Silly silly.

          Who concedes 4 to Norwich.

          1. juggos
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Look at the bright side, he was subbed before the 4th was conceded. He came off with 1 pt! Ok I agree there is no bright side but I do the same as you most weeks and wonder why afterwards

            1. Chenku╰☆╮
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              This.. always the brighter side. next gw he will score a brace 😉

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Really hope Flanagan does play and finds some form, he was excellent before his injury

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Clyne more solid than Moreno . Most of Liverpool open play issues have been down Th at left side.

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            I mean instead of Moreno, if he can play on the left

    • noMoreInternationalBreaks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Anyone hoping for a dgw week 25?

      I've loads of players I want rid of, but will.keep if that's the week of it

    • Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Do you expect Spurs to become much weaker at the back without Vert?

      Should I get rid of Rose?

      For God sake, I have to get rid of Rose, Moreno and Wolly.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Probably weaker.
        No CS in last 5.

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Wow, I've got Moreno and Wolly (Butland too) and am pretty content with them. Calm down lol. I'm selling Walker most likely myself, though.

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Would you do Wolly to Targett, Moreno/Rose to VVD or Moreno/Rose to Evans first?

          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Or to McAuley even

          2. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            I'd hold Rose definitely.

            Wolly has a good CS chance next GW and Moreno might get a DGW. If Stoke win tonight, do Moreno > VVD.

            1. Dušan Citizen
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Ty

      3. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        They're not that strong to start with...well not for CS's anyway. Stick hold of either Toby or Rose for decent attacking threat as well as clean sheets.

      4. fancy111
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I'm guessing you have Rose for attacking potential? CS would not be your deciding factor the fact that you get attacking returns from a player like Rose the CS is considered a bonus imo

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          ty

    • Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Just curious what everyone's ideal results would be in these semi's? Obvious, most think City and Pool going thru give the best combination of DGW players.

      But for me, I wouldn't mine City and Stoke. Already have 2 and Arny is easy to bring back in.

      Along with a home match with Villa, here is Stoke's other potential DGW match, depending on when the Villa match is rescheduled. 3 out of 4 bode well for attacking stats.

      GW25: EVE
      GW26: bou
      GW 34: TOT
      GW37: cpl

    • BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Dwight Gayle to Swansea would be interesting.....

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Why? He's never getting one of your three striker spots is he?

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      What year did Stoke last beat Liverpool at Anfield?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        they've never won at anfield?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          http://stats.football.co.uk/results_fixtures/1958_1959/stoke_city/index.shtml

          Not sure if at Anfield but it was 2nd division.

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        2016

      3. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        2016 after today 😉

      4. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Never

      5. Je suis le chat
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        59 according to Jim.

    • Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Moreno goal to troll us all..

    • Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Just been to footy training and some nutter with a kettle started charging at us...Loony.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Was it hot? A cold one doesn't count.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Dunno, didn't hang around to find out.

      2. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Should have thrown some skittles at him.

      3. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Did he have a 1st rosette pinned to his erse, if so I saw him earlier. 🙂

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Hard to say because he was dressed up as an owl.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Obviously a Wise one.

          2. Robben Mee Blind
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Are you sure it wasn't a dream?

      4. Robben Mee Blind
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Maybe he was steaming drunk! 😉

      5. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        THE WISE OWL probably.

      6. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        It's OK, I've spoken with a nice police officer and I've just got off with a caution.

    • Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Lukaku dropping. Speechless.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Good. It means he has less owners.

        2. Je suis le chat
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Blanked in last 3, people have to fund Kun. I'm happy to hold lukaku for a bit.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Yep. He's the fall guy.

        3. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          You seem surprised?

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Before Newcastle. Yes I am.

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                3 million + players. Barely any of them go in depth as we do with their research. Some don't look at fixtures at all. Recent orm is a big deal for the majority.

                1. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  *form

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            He's a straw man ... 😉

        4. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Sunderland centre-back Sebastián Coates is close to join Sporting on loan until the end of the season. Deal includes option to buy. [A Bola]

        5. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Of the last 8 shots on target vs Mignolet, how many goals have occurred?

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

            6-7

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              7

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

                heard it on Bein Sports 😎

                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 11 months ago

                  Yet you needed 2 guesses 😛

          2. Je suis le chat
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            10 maybe? He's that bad.

        6. Je suis le chat
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Could Ade get penos at Palace? Nice fixtures.

          1. Hughes Your Daddy
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Nah we will still have Cabaye on pens I think.

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

          Who do we want to win this game?

          for DGW purposes

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Pool

          2. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Stoke.

            So I can get rid of Moreno.

          3. Bøss â­
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            it pains me to say it, but pool