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Fantasy Flutter – Gameweek 38

In our final head-to-head with Paddy, we’ve invested faith in Arsenal’s English speedster, Everton’s robust frontman and Stoke’s man of the moment.

Our first, and favourite, wager of the week has us backing Theo Walcott to net his third goal this campaign. Arsene Wenger looks set to slightly rotate ahead of the Gunners’ FA Cup final, which should afford the fleet-footed winger his first start since Gameweek 29. Considering the North London club has conceded just one goal in their last three home ties, Paddy’s 11/4 odds on Walcott to score and Arsenal to keep a clean sheet against West Brom tempted us to part with our first £4.

It’s been a lucklustre season for Romelu Lukaku, but the imposing Belgian has finally hit some form in recent weeks, notching two goals in three starts. No striker came close to mustering as many attempts on goal (nine) as Lukaku last Gameweek, which – coupled with the fact that Tottenham drew blanks in two of their previous three match-ups – encouraged us to take up Paddy’s 33/1 offer on Lukaku to score two or more goals and Everton to keep a clean sheet.

Charlie Adam – the target of our final bet this Sunday – has been a revelation of late, tallying four goals in seven starts. The Scottish midfielder ranks third over the last six Gameweeks in terms of attempted shots (35), behind Philippe Coutinho (30) and Alexis Sanchez (29). Considering Liverpool chalked up a solitary goal in their last three road matches, we’re liking Paddy’s 18/1 offer on Adam to score and Stoke to keep a clean sheet and handing over our remaining £3.

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1,712 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Desperately Seeking Guzan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Do we think there's a chance Walcott starts up front today?

    1. Desperately Seeking Guzan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Such an inane question to be top of the page.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      a chance if Wenger rests the easily fatigued Giroud for the FA Cup final

  2. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Have a strange feeling it will be 3-1 southampton win...

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      southampton have been useless apart from the 5-1 win v villa

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        And the other games they've won.

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          I'm talking about the last month

          very poor

      2. Park the bus
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        What about the 6-1 win against vllla?

    2. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      No chance, there not as good away

  3. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Giroud to Costa or Benteke for a hit? Yes or No?

    1. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      in general, no

    2. I hate Craig Gardner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, if both you and your rival have Giroud and you're chasing and need to catch up 5-12 points

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Both have Giroud. He has Tekkers. I have Kane. I'm leading by 6.

        It's a no isn't it?

  4. I hate Craig Gardner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    A) Naughton + Hazard to Schlupp + Mata (play Mata but leaves me one less sub)
    or
    B) Naughton + Gomez to Schlupp + Albrighton (play Hazard and Albrighton sub if doesn't feature)

  5. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    a) Haz + Giroud -> Silva + Benteke

    b) Coutinho + Ramsey -> Silva + Bolasie

    The one chasing me in ML, 11 points behind, has Haz and Cazorla

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Would have Vlaar as first sub if Haz doesn't make it

    2. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    3. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

  6. Numb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Would you prefer...

    A. Hazard (with crap but playing sub if he didn't feature)
    Or
    B. Hendo

    Thanks.

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    4. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    5. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Wow, pretty unanimous there. Thanks

  7. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    All mini leagues wrapped up and 1 point outside the top 10k.

    Is Kane -> Lukaku/Benteke worth a hit?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      ya

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      yep only if you captain one of them

    3. Alpine3000
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      nope.. they both have to score two to see any gains..

    4. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      speaking as someone 8 points on the other side of 10K I'd say take as many hits as you like.

      But in truth, that's a very close call. I'd probably chicken out and keep the 4points. but, i'd favour benteke over lukaku

  8. Cooking_on_Fabregas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    25-point lead in mini league.

    Not taking a hit despite worries over game time for Kos, Hazard, Sanchez and Cazorla. Which is the better transfer to nullify my rival.

    A Toby to Schluup
    B) Panti to Kasper (have Myhill already)

    1. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. King Carlos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    3. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    4. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

  9. FPL Gossip Blogger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Play Krul or Mignolet?
    Coleman or Kolarov?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Ming kolarov

    2. mm0507
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      both

    3. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      KK

  10. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Pick one:

    A giroud to benteke
    B Haz & giroud to Walcott & Costa (-4)

    1. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      b

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    4. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      a

    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers guys

    6. mm0507
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      don't sell giroud

  11. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Thanks for everything, it's been a great season 🙂

    My last two transfers are made, now I am just looking forward for clash in my mini league .. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN BOYS AND GIRLS ! 😉

  12. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Best city combo lads

    1. Kolorov, silva, Ageuro

    2. Yaya, silva, Ageuro

    Cheers

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      2

    2. mm0507
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      whatever. both fine.

    3. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      context is everything

  13. Santi sensei
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Would u rather have
    Mahrez or Vardy ?
    Already own Albrighton and playing him

    1. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      vardy

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Vardy

    3. mm0507
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      vardy

  14. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Schmeichel (Gilks)
    Terry, Skrtel, Vlaar, (McShane, PVA)
    Ramsey, Hazard, Sánchez, Cazorla (Cambiasso)
    Kane, Vardy, Agüero

    1FT 4.7ITB

    Any suggestions for his lot ?

    1. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Kane to Benteke/Lukaku

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Haz > Silva

  15. CCaddy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Any news on hazard yet?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      no, and there probably wont be be4 the deadline

    2. rogan88
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      no news yet. nobody knows whether he will play but most people are taking him out

  16. rogan88
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    cech or courtois. who will play? if not who is the best keeper this week?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      schmeichel or Ospina

      1. rogan88
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        yer i was thinking those two. i already have leisceter and arsenal cover though and no chelsea cover whereas my rival has two cheslea defender cover

  17. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    grrr.. I'm .4 short of:

    Kane -> Benteke and
    Hazard - > Yaya

    any suggestions?

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Ulloa

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        thanks. was starting to head that way

    2. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Get silva it ulloa instead

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Why all the yaya love?

  18. Wishdom Teeth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Asked if Sunday's game might be Drogba's last, Mourinho said the Ivory Coast striker might not even take part due to an undisclosed injury. He has been troubled by a niggling ankle injury this term.

    "I don't know but in any case he is injured. I am not sure he can even play this weekend," Mourinho said.

    So full Costa

  19. Basist
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Would it be a good idea to swap Giroud to Benteke (-4pts) to protect my 19 points lead in ML? My rival did that move so should i follow him or stick with Giroud?

    I know Giroud can score too, but he´s form has been so poor lately that i´m not too confident with him... Benteke though can ran a riot against Burnley.

    1. King Carlos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      do it, do it... DO IT!

    2. Alpine3000
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      do it

      1. Basist
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        My rival didn´t take a hit for it though... Still do it?

  20. A-VB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hazard,

    Will he be playing the full 90 today ?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Do you really expect an answer?

      No one knows.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        He wont,

        I know that

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          I watched planet of the apes last night.

      2. A-VB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        I haven't been active much for the last 3-4 days..
        So not updated on the current status..

        Team News is showing he will..

        I have 2FT to spend, and a 2 point lead to protect in ML and Hazard will be aa very important decision, since my rival has already ditched him for Mata.

  21. FPLord
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Taking out Hazard + Defoe:

    A. puncheon, Costa
    B. Sissoko, benteke
    C. Silva,Cisse

    1. TSILIKAFENEIAKOS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

    2. Santi sensei
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A.

  22. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    If me selling Hazard and rival didn't will cost me the ML.. would be a bit typical for this season

  23. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Best punt for this week:

    1. Yaya

    2. Bolasie

    Cheers lads

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      1 and captain him

  24. laharjoshi (CFCBoom)
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    MY TEAM, CURRENTLY: 1 FT / 1.9mil ITB

    MORGAN, SCHLUPP, Ivan
    Sanchez, CAZORLA, Young, MANE
    Benteke, VARDY, Aguero (C)

    SUBS: PvA, Hazard, Naughton

    Im tied at 1st in my cash league, 3 points ahead of the next guy.
    Both have SILVA. Both will Kane -> Vardy/Ulloa, to nullify my LEI advantage.

    A) Morgan or Schlupp out to lower risk
    B) Hazard -> Silva (Bench Caz/young/mane)
    C) Caz -> Silva
    D) TAKE A HIT (start the week at 3rd place and hope the following works)
    Haz -> Cleverly & Vardy -> Gomis (Doubling on Villa (BUR) + Differentials)

    waiting for suggestions, 1 hr to closing. 🙂

  25. pemell
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    So.... If you are chasing...

    Wouldn't it be a fine idea to captain Hazard? And have a prominent backup in line if needed.

    1. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      If I were chasing I'd (c) ulloa but I don't wanna lose my 1k rank.

      1. pemell
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Don't see him scoring big... 1 goal?

    2. Desperately Seeking Guzan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      What if he gets a sentimental 2 min cameo? Or tries to play and clearly isn't up to it and gets hauled off?

      1. pemell
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        He won't come on. Starting or nothing. Could be subbed off though....

    3. Artorias
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      If he comes on for a 5 min cameo,you are fecked

      1. pemell
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Starting or nothing IMO. Could be subbed though if he's in pain

  26. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    1st 3 for the win

    Tekkers or lukaku ?

    1. awgJose
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Benteke

    2. King Carlos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Bent... eke.

    3. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      benteke

  27. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    How many time left for the deadline? Different timeline here.

    Thanks.

    1. TSILIKAFENEIAKOS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      1 hour 9 mins

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Many thanks. 🙂

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Ben Dinnery - Nothing further to add ..... Hazard will want to keep his ever-present record. Bench would be my guess

  29. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Ulluoa Cisse or Kane ?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I went with Cisse for a -4 . I misread your post last night and thought he was confirmed out . Feeling a bit better now 🙂

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        🙂 he will play some part at least. Carver said, he was happy Cisse had another week of training but the headlines of newspapers (that probably know less than us) say he wont start

    2. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Ulloa for this week.

  30. Norco
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Crazy to bench Kane and start Hazard (just in case...)