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The Community Round Up

The fall out from last weekend’s FA Cup matches dominated discussions as our hot topic posters began planning in earnest for blank fixtures and impending double Gameweeks. Watford’s malaise also comes under scrutiny, while our community scribes get to grips with team form and fans’ views ahead of this weekend’s matches. Aerial heroes and on-pitch villains are the focus of our latest Members tables and we also find out who the best crystal ball gazers are in our community tournaments round up.

The Community Articles

With a break from the Premier League over the previous weekend, Kavali took the opportunity to look in more detail at the Fantasy Premier League careers of the 34 veterans he is tracking this season. While their pedigree is not in question, his analysis shows that experience has counted for little in this most unpredictable of campaigns, in which Leicester are the surprising frontrunners to claim the Premier League trophy.

As The Sarjeant’s latest colour coded form guide shows, Leicester’s dominance of this year’s Fantasy season is no fluke as they look to cement their lead further when Norwich visit in Gameweek 27. There was more advice for this weekend’s best assets from the fans themselves, thanks to Bolivian Seaman‘s research.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

Amongst the most surprising FA Cup results last weekend was Crystal Palace’s victory over Tottenham. While this was bad news for Spurs fans, it was a cause for celebration amongst Fantasy managers as the North London side escape a blank Gameweek 30 and make planning far easier for that weekend, when FA Cup quarter finals take place.

As our discussion on Gameweek 30 planning shows, the ability to now field popular picks such as Harry Kane that week have given the community the chance to make a luxury move or two.

Renewed confidence in being able to field a strong team in Gameweek 30 has also started to shape our planning for Gameweek 27, when the Capital One Cup final means Manchester City, Everton, Liverpool and Newcastle all miss a fixture.

However, for those looking to load up on Spurs assets immediately, Mousa Dembele’s absence through injury over the next two weeks may curtail their points potential, according to my latest research.

Faster return on investment is predicted for Leicester’s assets in Gameweek 27, when the Foxes take on Premier League whipping boys Norwich. Ktk_interista weighed up the merits of captaining one of their two key players, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, for this plum tie.

With every blank comes a double Gameweek and based on UEFA scheduling, Gameweek 34 and 37 look the the likeliest times to schedule more matches. Balders dropped by to offer some great advice around wildcarding and getting the most out of FPL chips over this period. Licious Lizard also offered some key tips on double Gameweek planning and even Manchester City’s misfiring midfielders are attracting interest for their impending double fixture.

Although they haven’t quite reached the dizzy heights set by Leicester, Watford have impressed this season and look to have already secured their Premier League status despite a recent dip in form. Hornets’ fan Applebonkers took a look at why his side’s performance have been so poor in recent weeks and believes that the recent hectic fixture schedule, that has included cup games, may be a key factor.

The Members Tables

Two of our newest members, Eden Hazardous and Pochecinno, have already got to grips with the statistics on offer by constructing some useful tables. Eden Hazardous’ Bloopers table looks at this season’s biggest under performers, while Pochecinno has being looking at the teams with the biggest aerial threat.

Elsewhere, Doosra has been assessing some big-name stars that are falling foul of FPL’s Bonus Point System and Andrewlimkh’s focus is on the best and worst goalkeepers in recent weeks.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

With a lack of Premier League action last weekend, Jarvish’s popular FA Cup Yes/No competition took centre stage amongst our community competitions. The latest soothsayer-in-chief in this predictions contest proved to be Greenwindmill, followed by Costa.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round Ups please email me a brief summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spread sheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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  1. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Start Targett (CHE) or Stanislas (wat)?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Stan

      1. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks 🙂

  2. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lu(k)aku next week vs Villa looking good, even though he has a blank in gw30

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed. Altough not bringing him back. Aguero or Kane (c) armband for me

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Most of us sold now. Would have loved to keep for it.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm gonna to Ighalo ➡ Lukaku (c) unless I have any other injuries etc

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          A lot easier for you than template forward owners.

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Indeed, lots of catching up to do

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

    Who to bench?

    A. Bellerin (mun)
    B. Wollscheid (AVL)

    CS for Stoke despite of all the injuries? So bench A?

    Thanks!

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Has to be A

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks...Triggerlips, what was your last verdict on Arnie ? You did consider him earlier, right... Would you prefer Arnie or Siggy or Willian to rotate with Alli ?

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd bench B

  4. big_cliff
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Forster or Butland? Form vs fixture! CAN'T DECIDE!!! Help.

    1. RamaJama
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Forster because of his and SOU's defensive form

      1. big_cliff
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea has decent form.

      1. big_cliff
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Also undeniable. Gonne be a long next few hours. Cheers TM

    3. gwitbrock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely Butland this week

  5. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to get for Firminho?

    A) Willian - think he'll score best of the 3, but have a blank in gw 30
    B) Arnie - not convinced by him or Stoke
    C) Siggy - first fixtures tough
    D) save and field 10 players

    Will be for a hit (-2) to field 11 this week. Have already 10 for gw 30, including 2 Arsenal.

  6. Ziro Becomes One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Testing the waters...

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

      Not working ✍

  7. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Late kickoff game WBA Palace. Could it get anymore boring?

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

      0-0? Would at least give a Ward cs. But playing Forster over Hennessy.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Playing Hennessey should be fun.

      1. RamaJama
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        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        More fun than Forster?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I mean for that game.

          1. RamaJama
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            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            So double up cpl def With Ward and Hennessy and bench Forster?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Plenty benching S'ton defenders. Most would advise to split.

              1. RamaJama
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                • 11 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers!

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have exams tomorrow so I am happy there is no temptation to stay awake 😎

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Exams on sunday 😯

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          😥

          College on weekdays , exams on weekends

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            What kind of school is that? Seems quite tough.

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Its just for 2 weeks and not everyone has to give the exams (only the 'chosen' ones) , I enjoy the exams actually.

              1. S.Kuqi
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Ok. Goog luck 🙂

                I also enjoyed exams as well when I was at school long ago.

                1. S.Kuqi
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Altough no need for luck if you have studied hard enough

                  1. Eden Hazardous
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    😉 😥

                    I am on FFS when my exams are tom. , what do you think? 😛
                    But true , very true...

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

                  Thanks a lot! 🙂

  8. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Have many of Mahrez's huge hauls involved him scoring a penalty?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      6 pens for him if I remember right

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I can see he has missed two

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          but scored 6

        2. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          And Vardy on pens now

    2. Tossed & Blown in MY
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      There is a full report comment on Mahrez and Vardy hauls.
      I can't seem to find it now..

      Apparently both of them didn't rely on penalties for the hauls.

  9. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Butland - Hennessey
    Bellerin - VvD - Dawson - Morgan - Francis
    Ozil - Barkley - Mahez - Wijnaldum - Alli
    Aguero - Kane - Lukaku

    2 x FT, 1.2 ITB

    Barkley & Lukaku > Payet & Vardy? Make sense? any other better options?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would rather have Arnie or Siggy instead of Payet.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        altough Payet is safe option

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Makes sense, but Payet has a blank gw 30

  10. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench guys???

    Fonte / Bellerin

    Have Dier / Azpi / ???

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fonte

  11. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Repost:

    Butland
    Bellerin Azpi Daniels
    Ozil Payet Mahrez Alli
    Kane Vardy

    Subs: Aguero, Firmino, Moreno, Simpson

    1FT, 0.7 banked

    A) Firmino > Arnautovic
    B) Firmino > Siggy
    B) Moreno > VVD
    C) Moreno > Wimmer

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

      B

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B1 or B2

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

          B1

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A/B, depends on length of time.

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Well if no injuries occur I can do:

        Firm > Arnie (2 GWs)
        Bellerin > VVD
        Arnie > Siggy
        Payet > Silva

        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Or just get Siggy now?

        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          If you think Arnie smashes Siggy in next 2 then no brainer.

          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Arnie to start/ on PKs?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Not sure

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A for short term

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A or B...but not sure which of them.

  12. white lightning
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Okay boys have 11 players & Gosling on the bench but those 11 include DDG, Dawson & Kane & I've already taken a -4 hit so will let the dice roll. An news on the chances of those 3 playing or are they last minute propositions so we won't know until team lists come out. Thanks.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      News on all 3 seems more positive that negative. I think they will all start.

      1. white lightning
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate. Good news.

  13. Ryan
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Which one should I bench?

    A) Bellerin
    B) Daniels
    C) Cresswell
    D) Dawson
    E) Huth

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cresswell

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Owner here

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Sunderland are alright aren't they. I always feel Cresswell has a chance of attacking returns though

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            He has but only 1 goal and 3 assist this season. More likely to blank than getting anything.

            He has been disapointing.

            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah but he's capable. I guess no more so than any of the other options in my team though

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

    4. Albrightondknight
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      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting. And I thought Palace had no goals in them

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Palace vs former manager.

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Bolasie back. Play better away.

    6. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B for me

    7. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

  14. Tossed & Blown in MY
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Might be useful....

    West Ham have won seven and lost just one of the last 10 Premier League home games against the Sunderland
    (Payet (c)?)

    Norwich City have won just one and lost nine of the last 12 Premier League away games.
    (Mahrez or Vardy (c)?)

    Southampton have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 Premier League games against Chelsea.
    (Double Sot Def not such a good idea?)

    Stoke have lost just two of the last 12 Premier League contests against Aston Villa (W5 D5 L2).
    (Having Stoke player will be rewarding?)

    Watford vs Bournemouth will be the 100th league meeting between these two teams, with both sides having won 35 of the matches.
    (Can swing both side or bore draw?)

    West Bromwich Albion have fired in fewer shots on target than any other team in the Barclays Premier League (77).
    Crystal Palace have won none of their last nine Premier League matches (W0 D3 L6) and scored just four goals in that run.
    (Definitely a bore draw?)

    Arsenal have won none and lost six of their last eight Premier League trips to Old Trafford.
    (Sanchez to beat the odds?)

    Spurs have won seven and lost none of the nine Premier League games against Swansea (D2).
    (Kane (c)?)

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

      Thanks!

    2. Vedas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nice info, thanks.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for the info. Would make re think saints defence double up but I have to play 5 defenders.Really hoping west brom v palace is a a dire 0-0

  15. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you have until gw 29?

    A) Willian
    B) Arnie

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Vedas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Willian

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Really is form against fixtures. Here I think Arnie fixtures win the argument

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers! Arnie wins, although seems a bit off form

  16. Vedas
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Play Forester or Hennessey?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have the same combo decided to play Henn .

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

        Would you double up if you had to play Ward?

      2. Vedas
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Alright, thanks!

  17. Kroos Kontrol
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Okie, need someone to bench from this front 8.

    Mahrez Payet Alli Hazard Ozil
    Vardy Ighalo Kane

    I am thinking Alli.

    1. Vedas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Can't bring myself to do that. Thought about writing on this post that Hazard is not going to the bench.

        It's between Alli and Ozil!

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          ozil if you must

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

      😮

    3. Two is a Kompany three is a…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If not Hazard then Iggy

  18. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Quick poll which is the best move have 1ft?

    Arnie > Gosling
    Richards > Fuchs

    1. Vedas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fuchs

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B all day long

    3. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Guessing you mean Gosling > Arnie?

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes Fuchs

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry now I have confused myself. Bring in Fuchs imo

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            And sleep. All the scary FPL monsters will go away and I can go to a happy place.

  19. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Decided, I'm going without Payet.

    Pray for me.

    1. Two is a Kompany three is a…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      praying with you, not for you.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully Big Sam can do us a favour.

        1. Two is a Kompany three is a…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          They had enough time to prepare the bus

  20. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone been on any Stoke forums? Will Arnautovic start?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully 😀 took a hit to bring him in

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        took a quick look and most of the are expecting him to start

      2. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm starting to think he's a trap.

        After losing 6-0 last time out I'm sure Villa will come to play. They aren't usually whipping boys.

        Might just get in Siggy.

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I just think Villa has given up 🙁 early goal will open flood gates.

          I rate Stoke being better than Pool especially at home.

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Seen a few reports saying he has recovered.

      And he is their top scorer, after all.

  21. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Used mini wildcard and end up with this beauty.

    Butland
    Belle - Toby - Cress
    Arnie - Payet - Mahrez - Sanchez - Alli
    Kane - Vardy (c)

    Need especially Payet and Sanchez to do well.

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You bought Alexis?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mahrez,Vardy and Arnie in was my transfers for a 4 point hit

  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    NEW POST LADIES

  23. City Road End
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Dann Daniels VVD
    Eriksen Payet Ozil Khazri Arnautovic
    Vardy Ighalo