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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 25

Our first members article of the week takes a delve into the Gameweek 25 data this evening. We assess the improvement from Chelsea and Man United’s lone strikers, analyse the Swansea midfield battle for our attentions and look for reasons behind the downturn in output from West Ham and Watford’s talismen.

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  1. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy European Super League in 2018 ?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35535729

    1. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      wow, this is all so depressing.

  2. Worzel Gummidge
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Billie looks like a younger version of Pelle G.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          8 years, 2 months ago

          *Bilic

      2. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Is Ward still a good fantasy pick?

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Decent budget option, but would switch to Dann if you've got the funds.

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks

            1. Gooner97
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I could get any defender up to 4.7m anyway

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          No, not imo.

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Who'd you get for 4.7m max Doos?
            My actual defence is: Bellerin, Moreno, Cresswell, Simpson, Williams

            I think Moreno has to go

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Wollscheid, with GW30 in mind.

              1. bitm2007
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                you've already got Palace covered with Hennessey.

            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Wollscheid? Or have you got Butland? Or a Watford defender?

              1. Gooner97
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I have Forster Hennessey.

                I was thinking to get Borthwick-Jackson, I think he'll keep playing, he's very good

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  OK. Not for me. 🙂

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

        For anyone who likes a weekly dose of sexy goals -

        http://www.theguardian.com/football/series/the-best-goals-of-the-week

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

          Cheers for that - a good watch

      4. Salah Fingers
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Going AOA this week, please pick 2 to start:

        A - Alder
        B - Bellerin
        C - VVD
        D - Simpson
        E - Williams

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          A C

        2. Viprin
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          AC

        3. Salah Fingers
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks!

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

        Anyone tempted to go triple Spurs and Leicester from GW27?

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'm already there, it's a no brainer

          1. Buck The Trent
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            This.

            Have triple Spurs already and have two Leicesters

        2. Cradders
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I already am haha but Rose needs going and Schmeichel won't be my consistent goalkeeper

        3. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Leicester yes, but Spurs would be a triple blank in GW30, unless Palace beat then in the cup.

          1. BROOKLYN GOONER
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Exactly, plus the possibility of injuries from the two Europa games in between gw26 and 27. You really need to hold onto that FT this week.

            1. Pooodle
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Ah I see - thinking that triple of both would be great for GW27 though. I'm currently on Simpson and Mahrez from Leicester and Toby and Kane from Spurs, so will get Vardy and Alli in GW27

      6. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who to bench?

        Butland
        Cresswell Toby Bellerin Williams
        Mahrez Alli Payet Barkley Arnautovic
        Lukaku Kun Kane

        subs: Schmeicel ---- ----- Saylor

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Williams and Arnie

      7. Viprin
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Afobe (C) anyone?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Well, I've got him ... 😀

          1. Viprin
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Then join me Doos,the way Stoke are defending,a possible hatty maybe 😛

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              No, that's nonsense, I'm afraid.

              1. Viprin
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Who's your current (C)?

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Haven't got one, yet.

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Probably Payet.

                    1. Daniel Exeter
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Really?

                      Seemed a bit leggy last night

                      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        Yes, really. I don't agree. 🙂

                        1. Viprin
                          • 8 Years
                          8 years, 2 months ago

                          Suit yourself,still sticking with Afobe though I might change it last minute like always

              2. AK ⭐
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                3 consecutive 3-0s though Doosra.

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Indeed. But they have been a bit unlucky.

      8. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        bench Alli or Ighalo?

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Alli if you have Kane

        2. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Ighalo. I think Alli could be in for a big score, his away record is great.

        3. LC1
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Alli probably

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

          Iggy

      9. FPL Wisdom
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This may be the first week in my FPL history I have no Idea what to do.

        So tempted by Costa it cant be healthy. and evey other post on here is VVD, VVD...

        1. saihtam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          VVD?

        2. Cradders
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I don't know if its a good thing that I bought in VVD before seeing anything on here. All the bandwagons on here seem to fail haha

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

        @doos , will Carroll start this week?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Depends how quickly Valencia recovers. Also, Sakho now training with the lads.

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

            Ta

          2. saihtam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I am worried that Antonio will lose his spot, but he is in so good form.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I'm not. Not after the Guv'ner's comments last night. 🙂

              1. saihtam
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Link? Or what was the comment?

                  1. Hooky
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Where did Antonio end up playing after the injuries to others?

                    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Right DM.

                      1. Hooky
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        Interesting. Sounds like he did ok though!

              2. Crouch Potato!
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                He looks a more than decent payer, as does your back up keeper.

                1. Crouch Potato!
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  player

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Yup. Our team is building well.

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

            Is Valencia injured, Doos? Got him in Fantrax

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Had two knocks last night. Waiting on reports.

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

                Cheers. How's everything going health wise?

      11. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cant make my mind up this week!

        My defence is Bellerin - Sagna- Walker - Moreno - Richards

        A, Play 2 defenders with my AOA chip with Stanislas as my 5th mid

        or

        B, Play 3 defenders and bench Stanislas

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'd play Bellerin, Moreno & Richards. I think Moreno is still worth playing this week if you haven't sold him yet.

          1. JAC THE CAT
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers for the reply buddy

      12. Ryan
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        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Tempted to captain a defender this week

        Daniels(STK) - Stoke has blanked the last 4 games, defence has been terrible as well
        Cresswell(nor) - Right up there for crosses and Norwich has blanked 3 of the last 4 and defence is terrible

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

          Moreno(c) maybe? You will get 2 points instead of 1...

          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Sold for Huth. Glad thats been dealt with

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

          Seriously , yeah this is the week if ever you will want to captain a defender....worth a punt but I am not willing

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I just don't fancy any of the contenders in my team, Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

        3. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Just notices Carroll could be back for West Ham too. Bodes well for Cresswells crossing stats

          1. saihtam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Ivanovic is also someone it think about captaining.

            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Would need to buy him in so probably not an option for me.

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

          Norwich usually score at home.

          I'd only consider the armband on Ivanovic or Azpi this weekend. Still think there's better options in midfield and up front anyway 🙂

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers for the insight. I'll reconsider

      13. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        So whats the go with GW30 ??

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/02/05/blank-and-double-gameweek-planning/

          Not sure what the Liverpool result does to the likelihood of their GW30 blank prospects.

          1. bitm2007
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Liverpool will still blank if City don't beat Chelsea in the cup.

            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Ok. And West Ham will have a blank along with Watford?

              1. bitm2007
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Providing they don't both get knocked out in round 5.

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  I see, so the game they just played was a reply for round 4?

                  1. bitm2007
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Yes

                    A rearranged Merseyside derby is also a possibility in GW30, if Bournemouth knockout Everton in round 5.

        2. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          If you've got 2FT's i'd bring in a Stoke, Southampton or Leicester player this week, with GW30 in mind. Then re-access GW30 after the R5 cup ties have been played.

        3. Kane Train
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks everyone. I currently have butland so i should keep him. Reid in doubt and taargett sitting on bench injured. Should I do Targett > Cedric or Azpilicueta

          1. Belalugozi78
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            If you have 2 FT go Soton defender, you will need him for GW 30, if you have only 1, just hold fire untill 21 february after FA Cup games.

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Agreed

            2. Belalugozi78
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              but don't sell Targett now, he may be back in short time. Although he is not nailed on I wouldn't sell him just yet.

      14. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Best replacement for Zouma?

        A Azpi - strong CS chance until GW30 versus NEW sot nor STO , then potentially a blank

        B VVD/Cedric - swa CHE bou SUN sto until GW 30

      15. Tvaara
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        can someone help me plz,im quite new here so what to do whit this and how this team looks??

        migs(loris)
        daniels,morono,nacho,(targett,janmaat) morono needs to go,this is his last chance
        lingard,alli,mahrez.ozil,payet
        costa,agu,kane

        who to bench?

        1. Cradders
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Transfer out Moreno, a keeper and defender from Liverpool won't get you anything worthwhile IMO, straight swap with Cedric??

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

          My suggestions, for what they are worth, are to bench Lingard and save your FT if you still retain it. You might think of the possibility of starting Targett ... he'll probably play or never emerge.

        3. Tvaara
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks guys,appreciated.

          Think i give the armband to Costa from Aguero this gameweek,what do u think?

      16. Cradders
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        So neutrals kind of want City to beat Chelsea right? So there's Liverpool and Chelsea options for GW30??

        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Or if Chelsea beat City, the City vs Norwich game should be on is my understanding.

          I'm hoping for this

          1. Cradders
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Ahh I forgot to take that into consideration, at least we know we will definitely have 4 fixtures at least that day then? Correct??

            This hurts my head

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

          I think Chelsea will beat Man City. They have very little to play for except the FA Cup. Nevertheless I'd prefer Man City to win ...... nice juicy fixture congestion! (Foxes fan)

      17. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not that the pool forwards are, ahem, fit. Should I do firmino--Mshrez?

        1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          *now, *mahrez

          1. Salah Fingers
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I'd keep firmino for the villa game and then get mahrez in the week after when liverpool blank

      18. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        So. Costa a good shout for (C) this week?

        Got him in last week

        1. Cradders
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          A very good shout IMO

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      20. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Targett or Reid > Azpilicueta or Cedric

      21. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who to play:

        a) Ward (WAT)
        b) Smith (STO)

      22. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        butland mccarthy
        moreno davies simpson bellerin williams
        mahrez alli ozil ayew watson
        lukaku aguero kane

        3.8m itb 2 ft

        need to use 1 ft ???????????????? with a view towards week 27 and 30

      23. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        captain a) aguero or b) lukaku

      24. FPL AXE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Where is the article that the guys mention in the podcast that was written regarding GW30?

      25. Tasko
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry for OT.

        But, are those two fixtures (Liverpool, Everton, City and Newcastle...) announced?

        Or are there some predictions in which GW will they be played?
        Or some other fixture changes, depending on FA cup.
        I dont have much time lately, so i cant read FFS so detail.

        Thanks!