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What The Fans Are Saying – Gameweek 35

This article tries to answer the question ‘What the fans are saying’ for the Gameweek ahead by delving into their forums and unearthing their predictions of how the games will be played.

Fans Predictions

Man City fans are not happy with their performance against Newcastle and they question whether the players will be up for the game against Stoke, due to their Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid next week. Stoke have conceded eight in the last two so they demand a hammering from their players. David Silva looks set to return after an injury lay off and they think their other main players, most notably Sergio Aguero and Kevin DeBruyne, will play, but they want them to be taken off at 60 minutes if needs be. The poor performance against Newcastle could’ve been down to being tired. They also note that Stoke players look to be already thumbing through the holiday brochures.

Stoke fans think Mark Hughes might go defensive, but others question his chopping and changing as the cause of their problems. It’s a new team every week so they don’t know who will be playing especially up front. They also say their players are in holiday mode and expect them to be thrashed again with most predicting 4-0. They also say Stoke don’t have a Plan B tactically if it starts going wrong, and don’t think much of Hughes’ defensive strategies. Despite their Champions League exertions Stoke fans expect Man City to play a full strength side.

Aston Villa fans expect to be beaten again and quite heavily by Southampton. There will be a militant edge to the game and lots of booing but most fans will be making the most of it. The pressure is off and they wonder if this will mean that Villa will magically win four in a row just to annoy their supporters. But realistically they assume it would be 0-3. 

Southampton fans think Villa struggle with pace at home and so they hope for quick players up front. They want Jay Rodriguez to get a game to build his fitness. Other than that they want the same team and a heavy win, especially because the Villa crowd will be against their own side. Some Saints fans also still think have a tiny chance of getting into Europe. It is widely expected by the fans that Southampton will probably keep their 4-4-2/4-2-4 formation.

Bournemouth fans think they should look out for Diego Costa when they face Chelsea. Unsurprisingly their predictions for this game involve a lot of goals, with some believing a 3-3 draw could be on the cards.  Not a single Cherries fan is predicting a cleansheet.

Chelsea fans are unhappy with their players; they don’t care and don’t try. They should be beating teams like Bournemouth easily but they aren’t very confident. Some still think they can win this game. 

Liverpool fans will enjoy greeting their former manager Rafa Benitez and expect a full strength team will turn up, with perhaps the odd benching, in what should be an easy win. However, there are some concerns that Newcastle’s midfield might overpower Liverpool’s as the Magpies continue their upturn of form as they bid to stay in the Premier League.

Newcastle fans want Vernon Anita to play instead of Darryl Janmaat. They also demand Aleksander Mitrovic plays up front as he should cause the Liverpool defence a lot of problems. Most aren’t confident of a win but are hoping for the best. 

Sunderland fans have created a thread to predict the Newcastle game. They are unconvinced their side will beat Arsenal so are hoping their arch rivals slip up against Liverpool. Black Cats fans believe the key to beating Arsenal will be a good start. But if Arsenal take the advantage quickly Sunderland fans fear a battering.

Arsenal fans still want Alex Iwobi to start even though Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey could be available. They have posted very little chat about the Sunderland game. 

Leicester fans think Leonardo Ulloa will have a great game against Swansea. They say if Newcastle can beat them 3-0, then hopefully Leicester can. But Foxes’ fans don’t want Ulloa and Shinji Okazaki to play up front together, instead they see Riyad Mahrez as a better fit to play behind the Argentine striker. Some also think that Jeffrey Schlupp on the wing  would also suit Ulloa’s style of play. They also point out that Swansea are terrible at defending setpieces so players like Ulloa, Robert Huth and Wes Morgan are expected to have plenty of chances to score.

Swansea fans think Riyad Mahrez is out of form and there’s no better chance to cause an upset. They hope their manager Francesco Guidolin can mastermind a win.

Spurs fans don’t care about the scoreline, they just want a win, which they are adamant they will get.  Some expect this to be a difficult game for them, whilst others believe a big win for Spurs is the more likely scenario. West Brom are making so many mistakes it should be an easy game for Spurs. They also say that Spurs fans are normally nervous before games, but this time they aren’t, as they look to usurp Leicester at the top of the table by the end of the season.

West Brom haven’t commented on next Monday’s Spurs clash because of their game against Arsenal last night. Could their players also be unprepared for?

Score Predictions

Man City 4-0 Stoke

Aston Villa 1-3 Southampton

Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea

Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle

Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal

Leicester 2-0 Swansea

Spurs 3-0 West Brom

Conclusion

The big teams should win and most of the favourites should prevail. The only game which is unpredictable is the Bournemouth – Chelsea game.

Who to captain? Aguero looks the key man. Man City might want revenge for earlier in the season when Stoke humbled them and they will be full of adrenaline before their semi-final. Sanchez is a good idea because it sounds like Sunderland will attack but Arsenal could be tired. West Brom concede mainly to midfielders because they are so susceptible to the flanks and long shots, so I’d be careful with Kane. Although his red hot form could ensure he does well. Dele Alli is the dark horse for the captaincy.

26 Comments Post a Comment
  1. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    thanks. I'll do some digging on WBA v strikers away I think after reading this. I know Kane struggled against them away - but that may have been due to the Dembeleless effect. Kane still looks on paper the best captaincy pick I think.

  2. nevins84
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Was 86pts behind ML leader last week... Now I'm 45...
    I have WC & BB to play, He don't... He can field 11 at -8... Im fielding 11 at -4...
    I have no bench palyers and some look like rotation risks, as do his...
    Should I go Martial to Pelle -8, bench Wolly?

  3. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Chasing by 100 pts took a -4 hit for Wijnaldum & Martial for Sanchez & Long GTG?

    Gomes
    Huth,Aanholt,Daniels
    Sanchez,Ali,Mahrez,Coutinho
    Aguero,Pelle,Long

    Bench:Bellerin,Siggy,Gabriel,Hennessy

    Any that needs changing?

  4. Clump
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Nice read. Ta.

  5. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Great read, thanks! 🙂

  6. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    worth a further 4pt hit to do payet > mahrez?

  7. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    This makes me regret my Pelle punt and makes me want to go Ulloa

    1. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      ha. same here. it was the sensible choice though.

  8. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez could be a good shout this week for a haul if he plays in the number 10 role. May be on pens in Vardy's absence, and is due to step up as he has been poor the last few weeks.

      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I do hope he's #10 behind Okazaki, but if its Okazaki behind Ulloa then it doesn't look so rosy. I'm happy to own him, but captaincy is going nowhere near him.

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mahrez WAS subbed when Ulloa took the West Ham pen. I recon Mahrez is back on

      1. Ziegler1988
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why would they put Mahrez back on pens when he missed two in a row and Ulloa has taken many successful ones for them including a high pressure one last week?

  9. Prøphet
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    This semi shakes my C on Kane. Might have to rethink, but not sure it will move....

  10. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What are the Pool fans definition of a full strength team?
    IE /w or /wo Coutinho.

    Feel so wrong to sell him when I struggle to field 11

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ofc Coutinho is a first choice player, probably their best player. He could be "the odd benching" though.

  11. Pery
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A)Kane - alli - rose

    Or

    B)Kane - Townsend - rose

    1. OneForTheTeam
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Id say Alli, just coz hes been more consistent

  12. OneForTheTeam
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Im leading by 20 points in my very high scoring ML (I'm at 2020 points).

    My Current Team:
    Schmeichel
    Daniels Wolschied Ivanovic Alderweild Sagna
    Firmino Sanchez Mahrez Siggurdsson
    Aguero

    subs- Hennessey Lukaku Rashford Antonio

    I have 1 FT now. zero power ups and zero WC's left.
    How would you approach this?

  13. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mane (c)

  14. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    options to consider - sanchez, aguero, kane and alli...
    my gut instict is alli..

  15. Mini Mane Mo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hart
    Bellerin/Huth/Fonte
    KDB/Iwobi/Sanchez/Alli
    Kun/Kane/Sturridge

    Sub: Adrian/Coleman/Antonio/Mensah

    Enough to field 11 for this week....thinking of taking a hit to bring either Rose or Sakho for Coleman for additional cover...appreciate any thoughts please.

  16. Gloria Leicesterfan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    How do you add a picture to your profile please??

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Your username makes not want to tell you

      1. Gloria Leicesterfan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        It'll be ok....

  17. harvard
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    West Brom concede mainly to midfielders because they are so susceptible to the flanks and long shots, so I’d be careful with Kane.

    now im scared of doing -4 for kane, should i rather transfer martial for studge(-4 too)

    hart to darlow is the enabler

  18. Biancazzurri
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    The more motivated Spurs play better than City, but Stoke are more leaky.

    Can Aguero do a hattrick in 60 minutes? I'm sure he can. Can Spurs game be a tense, nervous one behind the West Brom bus? Yes.

    Can Aguero play more than 60? Of course. Besides, City host Real at home, so there's no pressure to rush off Kun.

    That said, Kane makes more sense. But many of my rivals don't own him (yet) so there's a big chance they'll captain Aguero. And Aguero was my first instinct.