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Line-up Lessons Gameweek 15 – Part One

Jurgen Klopp turns to a makeshift defence and masterminds a 5-1 Liverpool victory on the south coast, while Sam Allardyce resists the urge to tinker with a winning side on his Everton bow.

Here’s part one of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 15, with an early view on what’s to come ahead of the weekend fixtures and the midweek programme that follows.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mustafi (Iwobi 15), Monreal; Bellerin, Xhaka (Welbeck 70), Ramsey, Kolasinac (Giroud 76); Ozil, Lacazette, Sanchez. Subs not used: Ospina; Mertesacker, Wilshere, Coquelin.

  • What we saw: Arsene Wenger kept faith in his 3-4-2-1 formation for the home encounter against Manchester United, and was surprisingly able to call upon Alexandre Lacazette to start as the lone striker. The France international had previously been ruled out with a groin injury picked up in the 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town. After falling 2-0 behind, Shkodran Mustafi was forced off with a knock, forcing Wenger to switch to a 4-2-3-1 system. Alex Iwobi was brought on in place of the German, and joined Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in a narrow attacking midfield trio. The Gunners ended the match with just Aaron Ramsey in central midfield, with substitutes Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud sent on as Arsenal desperately sought a way back into the match with United reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Paul Pogba.
  • What we learned: While Wenger was happy to switch to a back four on Saturday, he may well stick with the 3-4-2-1 for Sunday’s trip to Southampton, even if Mustafi is ruled out. Per Mertesacker is the obvious alternative, with Rob Holding and Calum Chambers other options. The rest of the side could remain unchanged, although, with a trip to West Ham United following three days later, the likes of Iwobi, Welbeck and Giroud are in line to get pitch-time over the next two matches. Arsenal’s Europa League meeting with BATE on Thursday could offer further clues, though Wenger is surely set to field a second-string XI for the tie given that the Gunners have already sealed qualification as group winners.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; A Smith, Francis, Ake, Daniels; Stanislas (Ibe 69), L Cook, Surman, Fraser (Afobe 90); King; Defoe (Wilson 69). Subs not used: Boruc, S Cook, Gosling, Pugh.

  • What we saw: Cherries boss Eddie Howe rolled out his favoured 4-4-1-1 formation for the south coast derby against Southampton, although he did ring the changes. Jermain Defoe replaced Callum Wilson as the lone striker, while Ryan Fraser and the fit-again Junior Stanislas came in for Jordon Ibe and Marc Pugh out wide. Lewis Cook and Adam Smith were also recalled in place of Harry Arter and Steve Cook.
  • What we learned: With all his attacking resources back in contention, Howe has a wealth of options to choose from, making rotation likely through this congested period. Defoe and Wilson could job share in the lone striker role, with Afobe another alternative. Fraser and Stanislas may be the favoured options out wide, although Pugh and Ibe should also get some minutes. Arter is likely to come back into the frame in central midfield, but Steve Cook is almost certain to be recalled for the trip to Crystal Palace due to Adam Smith’s suspension. Simon Francis is likely to switch to right-back.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, flanks, lone striker

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Bruno (Schelotto 77), Duffy, Dunk, Bong; Knockaert (March 69), Stephens, Propper, Brown (Izquierdo 69); Gross; Murray. Subs not used: Krul; Kayal, Hemed, Goldson.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton stuck with his now familiar 4-4-1-1 formation against Liverpool, although he did choose to hand a start to Izzy Brown on the left flank in place of Jose Izquierdo. Gaetan Bong returned as full-back behind him after missing the goalless draw with Crystal Palace due to a knock. He replaced Markus Suttner. The Seagulls ended the match with substitutes Solly March and Izquierdo on the right and left wing respectively.
  • What we learned: Hughton continues to stick with a settled starting XI, although he does have some areas where he can rotate over this demanding spell. Suttner and perhaps Ezequiel Schelotto are viable options at left-back and right-back respectively, while out wide, March, Izquierdo and Brown could all rotate, with Anthony Knockaert appearing the more assured starter. Murray should retain his start up front, though Tomer Hemed is likely to take some of his minutes during the next few weeks as the demands ramp up.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, flanks

Burnley

Starting XI: Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Gudmundsson, Cork, Defour (Barnes 66), Brady (Arfield 30); Hendrick; Wood (Vokes 73). Subs not used: Taylor, Westwood, Lindegaard, Long.

  • What we saw: The Clarets lined up in their usual 4-4-1-1 formation, with Phil Bardsley retaining his start at right-back as Matt Lowton again missed out with a knee injury. Sean Dyche was forced into making a first-half substitution, with Scott Arfield brought on in place of Robbie Brady, who suffered a potentially serious knee injury. Burnley ended the match with Jeff Hendrick next to Jack Cork in central midfield, substitutes Ashley Barnes and Sam Vokes combining up front in a 4-4-2 system.
  • What we learned: With Brady facing a long spell on the sidelines, Arfield looks in line for an extended run in the starting XI on the left wing. If available to return, Lowton should replace Bardsley at right-back for the visit of Watford to Turf Moor on Saturday.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen (Cahill 81), Rudiger; Moses, Fabregas (Bakayoko 75), Kante, Drinkwater; Hazard (Willian 78); Morata. Subs not used: Caballero, Pedro, Zappacosta, Batshuayi.

  • What we saw: Antonio Conte reverted to the 3-5-1-1 formation for the visit of Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge, with Eden Hazard recalled in the central support role. Cesar Azpilicueta was also recalled in the three-man defence, while Victor Moses made his first start since Gameweek 8 at right wing-back. Cesc Fabregas and Danny Drinkwater were preferred in central midfield, with Tiemoue Bakayoko benched.
  • What we learned: The Blues host Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow night, before travelling to face West Ham on Saturday. While Conte’s men have booked a place in the last 16, they still have work to do to qualify as group winners so the Italian is set to name a strong side. That could impact on his forthcoming team selections, with matches against Huddersfield Town and Southampton to come. Michy Batshuayi returned to the bench against Newcastle and may steal some minutes from Alvaro Morata up front. Willian and Pedro should also get opportunities in the attacking midfield areas, while Bakayoko could earn a recall for at least one of the forthcoming matches. With Moses now back to fitness, he and Davide Zappacosta could rotate at right wing-back, while the Italian and Azpilicueta may be options to hand left wing-back Marcos Alonso a rest at some point. Unless David Luiz recovers from a knee injury, Conte’s options in central defence seem more limited, with just four players competing for three spots and Andreas Christensen appearing secure for now.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right wing-back, central defenders, central midfield

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Speroni; Ward, Kelly, Sakho, Schlupp; Loftus-Cheek, McArthur, Milivojevic, Townsend (Sako 87); Zaha, Benteke. Subs not used: van Aanholt, Fosu-Mensah, Puncheon, Riedewald.

  • What we saw: Roy Hodgson kept faith in the 4-4-2 formation for the trip to West Bromwich Albion, with Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha again combining in attack. James McArthur started in central midfield in place of the injured Yohan Cabaye, while Martin Kelly slotted into central defence in the absence of injured duo James Tomkins and Scott Dann. After Wayne Hennessey suffered a back injury during the warm-up, Julian Speroni started in goal.
  • What we learned: Providing they’re fit for Saturday’s home meeting with Bournemouth, Tomkins and Cabaye (both knocks) could replace Kelly and McArthur. Scott Dann could also return to contention following the illness that ruled him out of Saturday’s stalemate. Speroni impressed in Hennessey’s absence, so even if the Welshman is available to face the Cherries, the veteran may just retain his start.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, central defenders, central midfield

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Kenny, Holgate, Williams, Martina; Gueye, Davies (Schneiderlin 66): Lennon (Lookman 71), Rooney (Keane 80), Sigurdsson; Calvert-Lewin. Subs not used: Robles, Keane, Niasse, Vlasic, Baningime.

  • What we saw: Sam Allardyce was in charge of the Toffees for the first time and kept faith with the same side that beat West Ham United 4-0 for the home clash against Huddersfield Town. Everton lined up in a 4-1-4-1 system, with Idrissa Gueye sat in front of the back four, while Aaron Lennon and Gylfi Sigurdsson were stationed out wide. Cuco Martina continued at left-back in the absence of the injured Leighton Baines. Allardyce switched to a 5-4-1 late on, with Michael Keane replacing Wayne Rooney.
  • What we learned: Following another victory, Allardyce will be expected to name a similar starting XI for Sunday’s trip to Anfield. Keane does provide a viable alternative in central defence, while Morgan Schneiderlin may push for a start in central midfield. Unless Baines recovers from a calf injury, Cuco Martina should continue at left-back. At this point, Dominic Calvert-Lewin appears to be the first choice centre-forward, leaving Oumar Niasse in reserve. However, it’s too early in Allardyce’s reign to begin making assumptions just yet.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith, Zanka, Schindler, Malone (Mounie 71); Quaner (Palmer 46): Ince, Williams, Mooy, Depoitre; Kachunga. Subs not used: Green, Hogg, Cranie, Lowe, Hadergjonaj.

  • What we saw: David Wagner reverted to a 4-2-3-1 system for the trip to Goodison Park after using a three-man defence in the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal. Tommy Smith and Scott Malone returned in the full-back positions, while Collin Quaner was handed a second successive start on the right wing. Tom Ince and Laurent Depoitre were handed recalls, seeing Jonathan Hogg and Steve Mounie drop to the bench. Wagner introduced fit-again Kasey Palmer in the No 10 role at half-time, shifting Ince to the right and sacrificing Quaner. He then threw caution to the wind late on, bringing on Mounie to join Depoitre in attack with left-back Malone making way.
  • What we learned: With the Terriers hosting Brighton & Hove Albion next, Wagner is expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1. Mounie may push for a start in attack at the expense of Depoitre, while Hogg is an alternative to Danny Williams at the base of midfield. Palmer will also hope for his first start since Gameweek 3; he will be ineligible against his parent club Chelsea in Gameweek 17. Wagner continues to rotate in the full-back positions, so during the next two Gameweeks, Smith, Florent Hadergjonaj, Malone and Chris Lowe could all be handed one start apiece. Rajiv van La Parra will serve out his three-match suspension at the weekend.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central midfield, lone striker

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell; Ndidi, Iborra; Mahrez, Gray (Okazaki 87), Albrighton; Vardy. Subs not used: Iheanacho, King, Hamer, Dragovic, Ulloa, Fuchs.

  • What we saw: The Foxes lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Burnley, with Demarai Gray deployed in the No 10 role. Wide men Riyad Mahrez and Marc Albrighton were pushed right up the pitch, while central midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Vicente Iborra were both stationed in front of the back four. Ben Chilwell retained his start at left-back ahead of the returning Christian Fuchs, who missed the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur due to the birth of his daughter.
  • What we learned: The Leicester line-up appears settled under Claude Puel, with only a couple of positions in doubt. Featuring in back-to-back victories, Chilwell may retain his start at left-back at the expense of Fuchs, while Okazaki is a viable alternative in the support striker role, with one of Gray or Albrighton potentially dropping to the bench. However, both have drawn praise from their new manager and appear favoured.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-back, left wing, support striker

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet; Emre Can, Lovren, Wijnaldum; Alexander-Arnold, Milner, Henderson (Grujic 90), Robertson; Salah (Oxlade-Chamberlain 79), Firmino (Solanke 88), Coutinho. Subs not used: Karius; Sturridge, Klavan, Mane.

  • What we saw: Defensive injuries meant that Jurgen Klopp chose to deploy a 3-4-3 formation for the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum were forced to play either side of Dejan Lovren in the three-man defence, while James Milner joined Jordan Henderson in central midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson started in the wing-back positions, while Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho were handed recalls in attack.
  • What we learned: Klopp demonstrated his tactical flexibility once again at the weekend – and also an increasing fondness for rotating his starting XI. However, with Everton in the Merseyside derby next, he may revert to a more familiar 4-3-3, particularly if Joe Gomez recovers from illness to replace Alexander-Arnold at right-back. Moreno should return on the opposite flank, with Ragnar Klavan perhaps joining Lovren in central defence, having been fit enough for the bench at the Amex Stadium following illness. Joel Matip is expected to miss out, although his muscle problem isn’t as bad as first feared and he could yet return over the festive spell. Klopp chose to rest Sadio Mane on Saturday, but the Senegal international could be handed a recall alongside Salah and Roberto Firmino in the front three. That would see Coutinho drop back into central midfield next to Henderson, with either Emre Can or Wijnaldum perhaps battling for the final spot. Klopp’s selection against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday should provide some clues as to his thinking for both Gameweek 16 and the home clash against West Bromwich Albion three days later.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central defenders, central midfield, flanks

Part two of Line-up Lessons, assessing the remaining ten teams, will follow tomorrow.

2,218 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rash
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on what I should be looking at doing with my team please

    DDG
    Christensen ward naughton mee
    Salah sane richarlison hazard
    Kane morata

    Elliot RLC kiko niasse

    1ft 1.4 itb

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      save

    2. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Very similar to mine but you have 2 Burnley defenders. Perhaps upgrade one of them?

    3. mbglo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Well done on team value.

      I have the same front 7 (Diouf instead of Niasse though), but I can barely afford to bring in Christensen even if my backline is full of 4.5's and Daniels. If I were you I'd definitely do Ward->Otamendi, but would probably wait 1 GW.

      1. Rash
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks only 4 hits so far too! City don't seem to be getting the clean sheets. I'd really love to get Sanchez in for this next run of games but seems impossible without dismantling my team!

  2. Suttus
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would you think taking out Alonso and Francis to get in oatmemendi and Christensen is a good idea? Otamendi’s don’t look great on paper.

    1. Suttus
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Otamendi’s fixtures don’t look great

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No way Alonso can easily burn you

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I think Otamendi out would be better tbh....other than the value thing if course.

  3. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who's everyone captaining this week?
    I'm torn between Kane Salah and Haz.

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez or Hazard.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You have both?...

        Loving that.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yup. I love it too. 🙂

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Best two players in the prem IMO...still....

            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Agreed. It's a joy watching them too.

              1. Qaiss
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                I have both because I've had enough of Kane. I just don't think Kane is worth it this year for his price. Everyone goes on about 'when Kane gets going' but what about Sanchez and Hazard now they've got going? And they're cheaper than Kane too.

            2. Coaly
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Aguero? KDB? Salah? Kane? Crouch?

    2. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Salah most likely

    3. Suttus
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard I think.

    4. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Same, unsure.

      Salah seems obvious option but equally worried this could be the week Kane fires..

    5. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I have those 3 and it's on Harry.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This, he has punished sellers many times

    6. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Salah

    7. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard.. joe Hart back in net

    8. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on Hazard at the minute. Salah could do well but Everton new manager syndrome and the fact that it's a derby. Kane is just not firing and neither are spurs.

    9. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all

      Varied. Just gotta roll the dice I guess.

  4. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bring in for Wilson?

    Austin
    Murray
    Carvert Levin
    Someone else
    ?

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      DCL

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No one this week. Dcl next gw

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This

  5. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Kiko worth the extra cash over Zeegalaar ?

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes simply based on nailedonness .2 is nothing

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Who said he isn't nailed? Maybe go on the Watford forums they will give you better indication

  6. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Play one of:

    a) Daniels (cpl)
    b) Dunk (hud)
    c) Ward (WAT)

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ward

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Watford scoring a couple most games though, even against the big teams

        Even though Burnley are typically strong at home

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Dunk, always got a good chance of a clean sheet v Huddersfield and he has attacking threat

          1. Coaly
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            At the wrong end!

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              He's directionally challenged...

            2. We Will Klopp you
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              😆 Can't disagree with that. Thankfully he only scores own goals v the big teams

    2. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hard to call. Ward would be safest

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

  7. Lignja
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi, i need some help if posable

    Foster, Elliot
    Azpi, Otamendi, Moreno, Naughton, Mee
    Hazard, Salah, Sterling, RLC, Chupo M.
    Kane, Morata, 4.5

    2ft 0.3 itb

    1. Naghton, Chupo ----- Gros, Zegelar
    2. Something with Foster/Elliot
    3. Something else

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi Choupo to Christensen Ramsey?

      1. Lignja
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        not a bad idea tbh but im 0.1 short got Azpi long time ago for 6.5

    2. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I have Gross. His pts are slowing, and fixtures getting harder.

      1. Pocky
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Azpi to Kola/Monreal to allow Foster to Courtois.

        1. Lignja
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          F*** me so much hate for my Azpi 🙂

          1. Pocky
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            lol...I have him too, but for the good of my squad he may just have to go.

          2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            People looking for value, with an expensive defender it will always be viewed as an option to downgrade!

            I didn't want to sell Azpi but seemed to be the best way to get Haz in

            1. Lignja
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              im so happy i dont have Hazard problems now, i have him since gw 10 was my C back then for 22pts all in my mini league had Salah that missed penalty. best moment so far in this season :)))

              1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Good work. I had Salah (c) that week!

                1. Lignja
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  thanks, tho i still dont know what to do this week i feel like i change nothing but i have 2ft

                  1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 5 months ago

                    Tough one. Could get Gomes in? Watford have a great run of fixtures coming up 🙂

  8. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Pope
    Azip ota Daniels mee
    Salah(c) sterling rich hazard coutino
    Kane

    Bench Duffy? Or someone else

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Duffy

      1. RESULT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Mee

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        A clean sheet v Huddersfield is surely more likely than a clean sheet v Watford and you have Pope for Burnley cover anyway

        1. RESULT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Split the risk

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Yep

    3. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      bench sterling

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Why on earth would you do that?? Would be the definition of asking to be punished

        1. melvinmbabazi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          United only conceded 1 at Home and Surely goona be rotated soon

  9. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Mustafi??

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No news yet. Dont' think he will be out for that long though..

  10. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    DDG
    Otamendi Ward Christensen Daniels
    Salah Sterling Hazard Richarlison
    Kane Morata

    Elliot RLC Niasse Hunemeier

    I’m ok this week I think so il have 2FT’s next week... how would you improve this squad going forward?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Upgrade Hunnemeier and potentially Niasse depending on how the Niasse/DCL situation plays out

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I would need to downgrade somewhere to do that tough .....

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Would lose Daniels for Zeegelaar to produce the funds. Niasse isn't too much of an issue but Hunnemeier is. I'd turn Daniels and Hunnemeier into Zeegelaar and Dunk

          1. @fpl_phenom
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Good suggestions! I think il have to change Niasse to DCL too as I don’t think Niasse is a big sam player....

    2. mbglo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Great team. Looks VERY template all of a sudden, and if I would have wildcarded this week I would probably bring in something similar to this.

      Next week I would go Daniels to Zengelaar/Kiko and then you can afford to upgrade Hunemeier.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed ... I’m just glad I already have players that most are trying to get in.

        Good advice again on Daniels... might use 2ft’s and possibly -4 to sort Daniels Hune Niasse

    3. ClutchingStraws
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      look for a way to transfer Richardson to Ramsey soon

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Not needed, look at Richarlison's fixtures after this gw

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          What Klopp said

        2. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Agreed, absolutely won’t be losing Richarlison

  11. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do this wewk? 1FT 0.2 ITB

    De Gea, Elliot
    Smalling, Daniels, Mee , Naughton, Simpson
    Salah, Hazard, Sterling, Groß, RLC
    Kane, Morata, Niasse

    Cheers

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      If I had those few quid spare I’d do Niasse > DCL

  12. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Need a playing keeper after I fell for the Lee Grant trap last week, get in Speroni or Foster?

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ryan from Brighton?

    2. ClutchingStraws
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Foster

    3. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Speroni

  13. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on what to change with my team?

    Pope (Elliot)
    Alonso Otamendi Daniels (Ward Simpson)
    Hazard Salah Silva Richarlison (RLC)
    Kane Vardy Niasse
    1FT 0.3ITB

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Think I’d hold.
      Use 2 transfers next week to plan Vardy exit.

    2. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Save transfer.

  14. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Should I use my FT to upgrade Rosenior for Xmas, and then keep 2 FT for next week?
    Or is there something more urgent?

    2ft and £0.6itb

    DDG
    Otamendi Mee Azpi
    Salah Sané Groß Richarlison
    Morata Kane Abraham

    Elliott, RLC, Duffy, Rosenior

  15. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Some numbers....

    Most threarening defenders for the last four and pretty much the top two where we expected them to be...Just need the pts now....

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3832/

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Arranged by ICT threat.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Last 4 matches ftw.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Would you lose Silva for Alonso, Wakey?

  16. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I have Niasse and zero funds. Is he going to get a look in or should I be shipping him out?

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He will probably get a look in over the Xmas period yes. But Everton will buy a striker in January I reckon.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      One to monitor for now, I'm sure he'll get his chance

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      For free, yes but not worth a hit

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just get Quaner and use the funds next week.

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This is what I did.

    5. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He will get minutes because of CL's age, and number of games.

  17. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Newcastle looking at signing Casillas in January. Decent backup in case Elliot gets injured.

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      What a waste of money, they need a striker and no10

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Joselu will come good, there's a reason Ville Ronke still has him.

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Wow, I'm suprised anyone has him still 😀

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Surely must just have other issues and a "no hits" policy?

      2. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Backup in case Joselu and Ayoze get injured ?

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    G2G for this GW?

    Fabianski
    Alonso Otamendi Mustafi Daniels
    Richarlison Hazard Gross Sane
    Morata Kane

    Pope Mee RLC Niasse

    2FT 0.3itb

  19. theodosios
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts about Scott Arfield as 5th midfielder?

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Get RLC.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Strange suggestion, he hasn't even been playing regularly, RLC is the one you want

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He'll take over from Brady.

      2. theodosios
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Brady will be out at least until new year, Arfield will definitely play

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Ah, would still fancy RLC over him

  20. specc
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi All, any pressing changes you think I need to make? Got a FT to burn, 0 ITB. Cheers!

    Courtois - (Elliot)

    Mustafi - Mee - Bruno - (Tarkowski) - (Naughton)

    Hazard - Salah - Sane - Sterling - (RLC)

    Kane - Morata - DLC

  21. Longlatini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Palace, Brighton and even Swansea have managed to score at least one vs Stoke on recent weeks.
    In fact they've only had 1 away clean sheet all season...
    Kane 4 pointer incoming then 😉

    1. Longlatini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      *in

  22. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Daniels > Jones looks like a great move next week if the latter is actually fit again by then.

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Can’t play two games in a week. If you have strong bench then it’s worth it.

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Why can’t he

      2. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Oh I didn’t realise the next gw was mid-week, spanner in the works.

    2. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, yes it does

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Will he survive the Christmas period with his glass body?

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Will play 50% or games this period

  23. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any suggestions for this squad?

    1Ft

    Ederson, Elliot
    Duffy, Daniels, Otamendi, Fernandez, Mee
    Salah, Sane, Hazard, Richarlison, RLC
    Kane, Morata, DCL

    Cheer

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ederson to Courtois this gw, Daniels to Femenia next

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        It's also what is on my mind!

        Cheers

    2. Ronnie Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Double City defence looks a bit risky. Maybe switch Ederson to Courtois?

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        It is and it has been rubbish since I doubled up.
        Ederson to Courtois it is!

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      What the others said 🙂

    4. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a shame you have a non playing back up keeper.

      Ederson to Lloris if you can afford another transfer before the blank to replace Elliot with a playing keeper.

      Bit riskier but huge reward if it comes off.

  24. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Evening all! I have enjoyed the fpl season up till now, controlling the amount of transfers and gambles taken.Now I am becoming a bit restless so I have decided to go 451.
    I know many of you will not like the 451 but I'm gonna give up till end of the year.
    Degea
    Kola Alonso ota mee
    Salah sterling sane coutino hazard
    Vardy

  25. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Yo who’s with me on Chicarito GW18 onwards

  26. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would appreciate suggestions on who to bench and in what order 🙂
    Need to bench two

    Mee
    Femenia
    Richarlison
    Gross
    Duffy
    Daniels
    Moreno

    Currently benching Femenia and Moreno (in that order) which feels kind of weird

    Thanks! 🙂

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Moreno for Daniels

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Ta

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Femenia and Daniels it has to be. Everton don't have much goal threat

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers 🙂 Aye my concern is that a derby could equal chaos!

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          True, anything can happen in a Derby, wouldn't be surprised to see Rooney scoring or something. tight so perhaps stick with what you had

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah part of me thinks Rooney will be busting a gut but also then he'll try too hard, get sent off and 'pool will run away with it!

            Thanks for your thoughts 🙂

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Femenia - Duffy.

      But very tough this week.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Virg 🙂 It is indeed, seems to be agreement on Femenia at least!

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe wait for the clean sheet odds on here, as well.

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Oh yeah, good shout! Have missed them the last few weeks. But hasn't mattered because I've had to haveat least one sub for as long as I can remember haha 🙂

    4. ClutchingStraws
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mee and Moreno. As Femenia has the greater chance of a clean sheet.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        No he doesn't. Look at your member stats.

        1. ClutchingStraws
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I did, burnley have only scored 14 goals all year.

      2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  27. ClutchingStraws
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender (thats not from chelsea) to transfer in for under 6.1? Thanks in advance

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Koscielny

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        An Arsenal defender* take your pick.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Otamendi

      1. ClutchingStraws
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah im tossing between Bellerin and Otamendi

  28. bennyp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is vardy -> firm too sideways?

    Also are we expecting Mane to start?

    1. MFPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not really, and he should start.

      1. bennyp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry, vardy -> firm for a -4

  29. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who hasn’t learnt their lesson and is captaining Kane like me?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Have it on him at moment, yeah. Did Hazard this GW past, however...

    2. Judders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Me me me

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not interested in him anymore. Yet. Maybe. Sod it. It’ll probably end up on him.

  30. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    You suddenly realise how far awry your captain decisions have been going, when you start talking yourself into putting the armband on Hazard rather than Kane because you should get 6pts rather than 4.

    1. Judders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Haha very true. Captaincy has been my biggest issue this season.