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4 April 2016 3108 comments
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We cast an eye over some of the main lessons learned from Gameweek 32 this evening, with particular attention paid to those sides with upcoming doubles. There’s no shortage of Fantasy options amongst Arsenal and West Ham’s midfields, City’s big-hitting Belgian is back, Rafa Benitez can’t afford to tinker with his Newcastle strikers, whilst United’s summer signing from Monaco loves his home comforts.

Alexis is finally back in form…
The Arsenal winger has timed his upturn in output to perfection as Fantasy managers reassemble their squads ahead of double Gameweek 34. Whilst Mesut Ozil has failed to produce any points over the last four, Sanchez has earned points on each occasion, with a goal, assist and maximum bonus earning him a 14-point haul at home to Watford. Already subject to a price hike this weekend, the Chilean is poised for a major bandwagon over the run-in, with clashes against Sunderland, Norwich and Villa following also factored in over the final four Gameweeks.

It’s Iwobi’s place to lose…
It’s back-to-back goals for the Arsenal youngster after he followed up his strike at Goodison by finding the net in the home romp over Watford. Iwobi’s immediate impact has surely ensured he remains ahead of Theo Walcott and Joel Campbell for the role out wide and with Ozil toiling, Iwobi, at a mere 4.5, may well be worth the gamble for that pair of home clashes with Palace and West Brom in Gameweek 34.

De Bruyne has hit the ground running…
Handed a central support role behind Sergio Aguero as Manuel Pellegrini rolled out a 4-2-3-1 at Bournemouth, the Belgian wasted no time in serving a reminder of his Fantasy potential. Afforded just 56 minutes on his return from injury, De Bruyne still managed to grab a goal and fire four attempts at Dean Court. Now up to 5.5 points per appearance – equal with Sergio Aguero and fourth amongst midfielders – De Bruyne looks a deadly differential for the doubles, with a mere 5% ownership right now.

Rafa can’t afford to bench Mitrovic…
After grabbing a late leveler against Sunderland in the previous Gameweek, the Serbian was surprisingly dropped to the bench for Newcastle’s trip to Norwich as Rafa Benitez opted for Papiss Cisse up front instead. Whilst his team-mates continued to toil, Mitrovic needed less than half an hour as a second-half sub at Carrow Road to find the net twice, firing six attempts inside the box in the 3-2 loss. Having scored all three of his side’s goals since the new manager’s arrival, the former Anderlecht frontman looks far too vital to his side’s survival bid to be warming the bench again.

Old Trafford suits Martial…
A 1-0 win over Everton keeps United very much in the last for a top-four finish and strengthened Anthony Martial’s claim for consideration. The Frenchman’s winning strike – which also helped secure maximum bonus – means he has now scored or assisted in five of his last seven appearances at Old Trafford. Martial has bagged four goals, three assists and ten bonus points over that period (compared to one away strike since Gameweek 6) and with back-to-back home encounters against Villa and Palace in double Gameweek 34, looks another one to consider for our wildcard plans.

Kane’s consistency may well force a wildcard re-think…
An equaliser at Anfield took the Spurs striker’s tally to six goals and an assist over the last four Gameweeks. Impressively, Kane has therefore played a part in seven of his side’s last eight strikes over that period as he almost single-handedly keeps Tottenham’s title tilt alive. Whereas the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are struggling for points as Leicester grind out the results, Kane’s deadly eye for goal could persuade plenty to hold firm despite the lack of a double on his upcoming agenda.

Lanzini could be the pick of the budget bunch…
The West Ham midfielder took his tally to 19 points in the last two Gameweeks courtesy of a goal and maximum bonus in the 2-2 draw with Palace. Despite the availability of James Tomkins, Slaven Bilic’s decision to employ Michail Antonio at right-back dented the former Forest flier’s appeal as we assess our wildcard options At a price of just 4.9, Lanzini – currently owned by less than 1% of FPL managers – looks to have barged his way past Antonio and, as evidenced by Saturday’s showing, could even rival Dimitri Payet as the best route into Bilic’s attack ahead of doubles in Gameweek 34 and 37.

Hiddink will chop and change now…
After hinting at rest and rotation for the trip to Villa, the Chelsea interim manager was as good as his word on Saturday lunchtime. Hiddink named Matt Miazga, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Kenedy in his first XI and also introduced Alexandre Pato and Jake Clarke-Salter off the bench for their Blues debuts in the 4-0 rout. With the champions having little more than pride left to play for, further teamsheet alterations can be expected and may well steer most away from the Stamford Bridge side over the run-in.

Coutinho’s star is on the rise…
With Roberto Firmino still stuck in the treatment room and Daniel Sturridge looking far from fully fit, the former Inter man has emerged as the choice route into Liverpool’s attack. Coutinho’s opener at home to Spurs on Saturday evening took his tally to two goals and three assists in his last four league outings and has earned him over 35,000 new owners so far second only to Ross Barkley in our midfield shake-ups. With five home fixtures allied with trips to Bournemouth, Swansea and West Brom in the final six Gameweeks, that bandwagon looks set to escalate.

Lennon may be immune from Martinez’ tinkering…
The Toffees manager’s decision to reinstall Gerard Deulofeu to the right wing resulted in a surprise new role for the former Leeds man. With Tom Cleverley stationed on the left, Lennon tucked in centrally behind Romelu Lukaku for the first hour or so before moving to the right after Deulofeu was subbed off. With question marks continuing to hover over the Everton rearguard and with Ross Barkley looking out of sorts, Lennon’s appeal is on the rise ahead of those consecutive doubles.

Hughes needs to find a place for Bojan…
With Jon Walters joining Xherdan Shaqiri on the sidelines, the little Spaniard was afforded a rare start for the visit of Swansea. Stationed in “the hole” behind Joselu, Bojan was instrumental throughout and bagged a goal and maximum bonus in the 2-2 stalemate, taking his tally to six strikes and two assists in just 19 league starts. Impressively, Bojan has converted 19.4% of his scoring opportunities this season – that’s the same as Jamie Vardy – and with the Potters desperate to clinch a Europa League slot, his contribution could be key.

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

    Am I mad to go with this defence and not include a Man United Defender on my WC this week? (Id probably bring one in before DGW37)

    Robles / Darlow
    Bellerin / Gabriel / Sakho / Clichy / Fuchs

    -x2 Arsenal seems essential given the form/fixtures
    -Robles/Darlow offer great value and a DGW in 33 for Robles too
    -Sakho/LIV defender needed due to their great fixtures
    -Man City defender also looks handy as they also have great home fixtures in GW33/35 (WBM/STO)
    -And in Leicesters current form, fixtures and Fuchs Bonus potential, he also seems silly to drop

    1. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not crazy at all. My defence looks similar.
      The downsides:
      - Newcastle fixture in gw35 is quite bad
      - Clichy not 100% nailed. Kolarov scoring on the weekend may earn him a start or two, especially since Clichy is likely to play in the CL.
      - No ManU. This one is debatable, as their gw33 and gw36 fixtures are not great, and their blank in gw35. But those gw34 fixtures...

    2. niloh1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      i think so. manu got villa at home.

  2. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Welbeck punt for DGW?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think he will do great its frustrating. I just can't fit him. I'd love to drop Kun but the risk is too high. I want Welbeck, Martial, Lukaku, Aguero and Kane. Possibly Sturridge

  3. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How long does it take for the price changes to show up in your "Team Value" under "Transfers & Finance".

    1. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Someone said it was instant but prices changed 20 minutes ago and still not showing here.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Refresh.

        1. Lizard Lips
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I have, still not changed.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Did for me.

            1. Lizard Lips
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Scout priveleges I guess!

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                What's your link?

                1. Lizard Lips
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  Link won't help as on WC, my team Value should rise £0.1m with Coutinho rising but it hasn't updated yet!?

                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 1 month ago

                    Link would help, we can still track your TV even if you're on a WC.

            2. Lizard Lips
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              =4.3+4.9+6.4+5+3.9+4.2+4.3+9.7+4.9+10.9+8.2+7.4+10.4+8.9+13.6=107.0

              Coutinho went up but my Team Value under Transfers & Finance still reads 106.9

                • 12 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Targett @ 3.8?

                1. Lizard Lips
                  • 13 Years
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                  That was yesterdays price changes Balders! I've dragged the current prices of my players above to triple check it equals £107.0m, just curious as to why it's not updated "Team Value" under the "Transfers & Finance" section (still shows £106.9m) as it did so rapidly yesterday and has done already for others.

                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    • 16 Years
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                    Targett is 3.8 regardless if you have him.

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Ok, link may show 107 to me.

    2. Gaz Downright
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      Curious how the 0.1s are that important...

  4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 11 Years
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    Stop what you're doing here's your WC team.

    Robles Darlow
    Smalling Bellerin Sakho Ward Simpson
    Sanchez KDB Coutinho Barkley Bolasie
    Kun Lukaku Martial

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

      Ward > Gabriel imo

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        good idea

    2. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley > Lennon
      Darlow > Cech

  5. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
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    Rooney is he really expected bak jan 10?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      January 10?

      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
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        apr 10

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Didn't play last night so wouldn't bet on 10th.

  6. Blind's costly classification
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    If Daley Blind were classified as a defender he'd be on the dream team with 139 points behind only Toby and Bellerin for points.

    1. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hah!
      How did you calculate that? Just clean sheets, or did you recalculate the BPS, too?

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        recalculated BPS and all of United's bonus point distributions. He'd be on 24 bonus points as a defender

        1. the cromulent one
          • 13 Years
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          You, sir, have way too much time on your hands. 🙂

            • 12 Years
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            Yep 😛

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      EDIT: Daley Blind would be the joint highest scoring defender in the game along with Alderweireld on 141 points. I accidently subtracted 1 point due to his goal scored rather than adding an additional point.

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

        it's not much, but have two +1's for all this work.

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

          Now bookmark this in case he does get reclassified next season. This can be the DZs little secret until someone else goes digging.

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

            I think this is done and dusted. If/when Mourinho comes in I imagine he's going to sign a CB to pair with Smalling, like maybe Stones.

              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              🙁

              Also eff the speculation obsession with Stones, he's not that good.

              1. sinik
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                • 12 Years
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                OH I JUST REALIZED

                Blind would likely get reclassified as a defender next season anyways meaning if he ever deputizes as CM for a stretch he gets those tasty CS points 😉

                and I think Stones has promise and after this season there should be more of a cut rate..I think Mourinho can help mold him and there will be compounded benefit to having Smalling and Stones play side-by-side for club and country

                  • 12 Years
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                  Ha a season of OOP Blind would be sick after a year of reverse OOP. As below I see Mou going for a defender from the continent before going for Stones, I'm pretty sure if Mou really wanted him last time round he would have got him for Chelsea.

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

                    Emenalo stood in the way, he didn't really have freedom with transfers at Chelsea.

              2. sinik
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                • 12 Years
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                My guess is that we'll go for Marquinhos or an outlandish bid for Varane.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Blind's could have been scores this season: 7, 9, 7, 2, 10, 2, 6, 2, _, _, 7, 8, 2, 6, 8, 2, 2, 2, 9, 1, 2, 7, 2, 6, 1, 2, 2, 8, 2, 9, 8

      1. RedLightning
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        • 15 Years
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        Did you remember to subtract 9 points for the occasions on which he conceded 2 or 3 goals in a match?

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very interesting Balders, do we think there should be a mechanism by which players positions could be changed within the game based on a certain % of playing time in said position over their starting one?

    3. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Those that play the Sun Dream Team game will also agree. He's a defender there and one of the highest scoring players in the game. Already earmarked for me team next year if reclassified.

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

        He's a beast in the Sun Dream Team with the MOM awards and merit marks. The main reason I'm so far behind in my mini league!

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

        We already saw this with Kompany. He was classified as mid ans everyone got him as defender. the truth he wasn't that good in fpl next year. This thing doesn't work. Fpl isn't maths

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

      Yup!

    5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I said this ages ago. If Blind were a defender he'd easily be the one to have with his passing stats he'd pretty much be Ashley Williams with added CS

    6. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He has corners and free kicks in his locker too!

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

      I know it's irrational, but more excited by Brunt as a defender for next season.

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

      I'd like FPL to change a player's 'scoring position' during a season. I used to play the Metro game and they did this.

      I remember one season they classified Bale as a defender and he scored a load of points early on as he got clean sheet and defender goal points. They re-classified him and he was then just scored as a midfielder despite being in a defender spot.

      Could work the other way too - so with Blind this year they could of changed his scoring so he does earn clean sheets. He would obviously take up a midfielder position still.

  7. Jigger & Pony
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    • 12 Years
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    A. Payet + Rashford
    B. Lanzini + Martial

    Which one for 34?

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

      B

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

      needs more kane

  8. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    anyone considering phil jones lol?

    • 12 Years
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    Has anyone apart from Sanchez looked genuinely threatening vs Man U this season?

    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane/Pelle

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

      Tadic

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

      Firmino, Lallana, Coutinho ,Sturidge but that was in Europa League!!

    4. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gomis and Ayew earlier in Swansea's season, Arnie and Bojan too

  9. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    anyone has insight as to how to fit Martial in here instead of Rashford?
    who to replace for such. thnx

    Robles - Darlow
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Smalling - Sakho - Delaney
    Sanchez - De Bruyne - Coutinho - Payet - Lennon
    Aguero - Lukaku - Rashford

    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      on wc. maybe payet >lanzini rashford>martial...? that would do it

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      who would you be willing to lose to get martial - Sanchez, KDB, Bellerin, Smalling?....Iwobi looks like a real threat

      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        if i loose payet for lanzini or antonio that will allow martial... u prefer to loose one of the above

        1. Mini Mane Mo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Payet for Lanzini sounds right...

          only thinking up to GW34 or 35?

  10. Test Eagles
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I Cech back now?

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

      No you Cech back on Friday afternoon.

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

        eyyyyyyyyyy

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

          I'm literally here all week

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

            good because I need more

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

              Did you hear the one about the woman with a lisp that slept with the norse god of thunder? In the morning he said 'by the way I'm Thor', and she said 'you're thor? I'm in agony jutht thitting here'

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

                haha nice

      2. Test Eagles
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Zing ... had that one coming 🙂

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

    Shoutout to the minority wildcarding during GW36 🙂
    o/

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

      o/

    2. Gaz Downright
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      would be interesting to hear your reasoning

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
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        Well I may wildcard but it highly depends on what happens with Liverpool in their Europa League game
        Also, my team is on fire so taking punts on the likes of Martial over Kane seems risky
        I'll have 9/11 DGWers with Sanchez potentially captain which is fine by me

        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
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          What would it take from Liverpool to make you WC?

          1. Lallana_
            • 12 Years
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            Firmino would have to play a cameo role and not the full 90 minutes. Then he'll have a significant chance of playing the Bournemouth/Everton game. If he plays fully he'll definitely get rested.

            Also, I can see Sakho/Lovren getting dropped for one of those games (as a rest) for Skrtel. I don't see us keeping a cleansheet in either anyways.

            1. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
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              So you think he'll rest players in the Europa, rather than the league?

              1. Lallana_
                • 12 Years
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                Nope. He'll go all out in Europa League. Even if Liverpool do poorly in the first leg he'll be prideful of finishing strong.

                The likes of Skrtel should a chance in a league as well as youth.
                He'll play a strong team for the Merseyside derby but the Stoke and Bournemouth game are uncertain.

                1. Gaz Downright
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                  Ok, gotcha. If Firmino plays, I'll be ditching Coutinho I think.

                  1. Gaz Downright
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                    Centre backs don't really need rests though however.

              2. Lallana_
                • 12 Years
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                I originally meant he would have to have a cameo against Dortmund to have a good chance of playing the Stoke game.

  12. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I think I need to stop reading FFS. It's doing my head in.

    Think I've allowed myself to go with this:

    DDG - Mignolet
    Bellerin - Simpson - Sahko - Darmian - Bennett /(4.1)
    Sanchez - Payet - Iwobi - Mahrez / Couthino
    Kane - Kun - Lukaku

    GW 33 Kane
    GW 34 Martial
    GW 35 Kane onwards

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

      Darmian isn't nailed apparently

    2. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why not go Martial on the wc and upgrade a defender? Can get Smalling or someone like that. Then, use 2 FT for gw 35 to get Kane and a cheap defender.

      1. Baron Saturday
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Fair suggestion - I might look into that myself

      2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kane vs United
        or
        Martial v Spurs
        Think I'd favour Kane the form he's in

        I know what you mean though, but that way I have to use 2 transfers each time, rather than 1FT.
        hmmmm what to do

        1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I've got a 9.9sv of Kane too, which isn't helpful

    3. Baron Saturday
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mine's almost identical mate so I like it

      Darmian's minutes scare me. Considering Darmian > Gabriel and Iwobi > Lingard, but I think they're all questionable and Iwobi would be a more exciting pick.

      1. Baron Saturday
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And I'm also avoiding Palace players and temptations like Mitrovic.

      2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        good luck RT, im turning this off 😉

        1. Baron Saturday
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers mate, likewise. Don't get caught up in the Palace malarkey etc.

          1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
            • 11 Years
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            100% agree

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

    Want Sanchez, Bellerin, Iwobi and Gabriel... Who to leave out given a restricted budget?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      sanchez

    2. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough.
      I'd leave Iwobi out.

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gabriel

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

      so most think Bellerin is a must have?

    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm leaving bellerin out but only because of what it enables for me (KDB, Dann 33> smalling 34)

    6. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Leave out Gabriel

  14. Mini Mane Mo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which players are most rotation risk for GW34?

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

    Morning DZ, thoughts on this WC draft?

    Gabriel and Iwobi are the obvious risks, but both appear first choice now and I don't expect rotation unless their form drops. Iwobi's stats are also excellent.

    ROBLES
    DANN, DELANEY, Sakho
    Sanchez, Payet, Coutinho, Kdb
    Aguero, LUKAKU, Martial

    Darlow, Iwobi, Gabriel, Simpson
    Bank 0.7m

    GW34: Dann -> Smalling
    GW35: Payet -> Firmino

    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
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      It's fine,

      I'd rather have 2 Arsenal defenders. Less Palace defence too. Getting rid of Payet because blank punished people just a couple of weeks ago.

      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
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        Yeah I might be getting a bit blinded by the doubles...

        Dann & Iwobi could also be Bellerin & Lanzini. But that would mean no MUN defence for 34.

        1. Gaz Downright
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          We'll all be weighing these options back and forth all week 🙂

        2. Baron Saturday
          • 15 Years
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          Forget Palace. I think Bellerin should be included mate. I'm going sans United defence. I don't like it, but it's a minefield. DDG is the only decent, well-priced option IMO.

          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
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            not really well-priced either, considering GK is usually where you can shave a couple of mill

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

              Darmian probably too much of a risk with Valencia back and A Young/P Jones closing in?

            2. Baron Saturday
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Very true in that sense. I'm alluding to Smalling being a costly option, but your point is a good one.

      • 12 Years
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      Its fine, come back on Friday.

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

      seems silly getting 2 palace defenders just because they have a DGW

      they havent kept a CS yet in 2016. get someone else and play simpson

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

        Yeah I sorta agree. Dann -> Smalling next week though so that's just a 1 week double punt with decent upside, and Delaney is cheap and wouldn't start again - might even become PVA/Coleman/Wat defence for the later double.

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

      Would t want dbl palace. There 34 fixtures aren't so good. You need Bellerin.
      You'll want Payet back after 35.

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

        Yeah, Payet def back for 37 if going this route. Could also just keep him and lose Smalling/Delaney in 35 instead.

    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like mine. Delaney, Simpson, martial > jags, Moreno, mitrovic and we are in it together. Until I change it tomorrow

  16. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    play whcih?

    1,lanzini ARS
    2.martial. tot

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

      Tony.

  17. gwitbrock
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Dunno about everyone else but I am getting a warm fuzzy feeling reading how many of you are getting rid of Mahrez. mmmm, lovely points [drools]

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

      That's one of the pitfalls around here. You get an impression that "everyone" is getting in or rid of a player, when in fact it's somewhat of a minority.

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

        true

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'll take my chances with coutinho, de bruyne, Sanchez and payet

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

        Oh I've got those ones too. mmmm

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning lads. Any suggestions for this wc team?

    Ddg robles
    Sakho Simpson jagielka Gabriel bellerin
    Sanchez coutinho firmino payet lanzini
    Kun lukaku mitrovic

  19. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    if i have monreal, should I get rid and get bellerin for 0.6m more?

    1. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not worth it. Monreal is quite nailed. Without a tracking returns, Monreal usually gets higher BPS.

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

    If this is the case: "James Collins and Sam Byram will return to West Ham selection when they tackle Arsenal, boss Slaven Bilic has revealed."

    Antonio will then move back to wing. Will that affect Payet and Lanzini at all or will they stay wide and central, respectively?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      think it won't affect Payet and Lazini as most likely Emenike will give way

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id like to know this also. Payet is nailed, but if Antonio pushes up to the wing, is Lanzini's place at risk?

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

    is Lennon nailed for both DGW's?

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

      Read the article?

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not nailed. First choice at the moment but a lot can happen over 4 congested fixtures with all the options at Everton

  22. bennyp
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hows this WC look?

    Migs - Robles
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Darmian/Rojo - Sahko - Simpson
    Sanchez - Payet - Cout - Lennon - Mahrez
    Lukaku - Aguero - Martial

    1.0 ITB

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      everybody seems to say damian/rojo might not be nailed on...

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

        Yeh. I am 0.1 short for Smalling 🙁

        1. Mini Mane Mo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          one way is to swap out robles for darlow in GW 34 then bring in smalling

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

            Good one! I'll take a look at that. Cheers

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I like it as its what I have at present except with Smalling.

  23. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Young and Jones make United comebacks for U21s

    Darmian's rotation risk increased?

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

      Hard to say no to that

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've come to the conclusion it's smalling or nothing if you want good chance of both games

  24. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 4.4m to complete this defence?

    Mignolet Robles
    Bellerin sakho rojo Delaney ?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gabriel
      Klose

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

      Evans

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

      Simpson

  25. kamikaze8
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WC team - good to go?

    Mignolet Robles

    Smalling Bellerin Gabriel Sakho Fuchs

    Sanchez Coutinho Payet Lennon Bolaise

    Mitrovic Lukaku Aguero

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

    Alright guys, finally got this. Hit me with your thoughts please?

    DDG Darlow
    Bellers Gabriel Jags Sakho Morgan*
    Sanchez Cout/Firm Payet Lennon Bolasie
    Kun Lukaka Mitro

    £1.5 m left.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Solid team.
      What's the plan going fed with 1.5? Swapping a keeper for 35?

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

        can do Bolasie-> Milner next GW is the plan.

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

          also allows flexibility if I need someone after this GW.

  27. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people choosing Sakho over Clyne for the Liverpool defensive coverage. Is it simply price, or is Clyne not nailed at the moment?

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

      Only nailed on defender/keeper for Liverpool is Mignolet.

      Liverpool have nothing to play for in the league so a senior CB like Skrtel could play.
      Brad Smith/Flanagan could be given games for experience too.

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

        This. Clyne is also pretty nailed though.

        I'm taking a risk with Flanno, but at least he's the cheaper option.
        Sakho/Lovren/Skrtel will get rotated definitely.

        Klopp will put everything into Europa

  28. tokara
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    is Jag due for a goal soon?

  29. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    On a wildcard and my team pretty much boils down to: Ozil or KDB? If I go with KDB it's iwobi instead, if Ozil it means a stronger def and lanzini

    Thanks!