Opinion

This Much We Know – Gameweek 14

We cast an eye over some of the main topics from the weekend’s ten fixtures this Monday evening. Mesut Ozil and Kevin De Bruyne’s stars are on the rise, Sunderland’s defence and Bournemouth’s midfield continue to impress, whilst our options amongst Chelsea’s regulars are narrowing by the week.

All roads lead to Ozil….
The Alexis Sanchez hamstring scare has now accelerated Mesut Ozil’s bandwagon, with the German’s strike at Norwich meaning he’s blanked just once in the last ten Gameweeks. Sanchez’ weekend withdrawal, allied with a single assist in five, has sparked a major exodus – indeed, Ozil is now owned by more FPL managers than the Chilean for the first time this term. Despite his recent drought, any length of absence for Sanchez will likely seriously hamper Arsenal’s cutting edge – up next, it’s Sunderland and Big Sam’s parked bus at the Emirates as the Gunners look to bounce back from another miserable November.

Injury worries to others could boost De Bruyne’s bandwagon….
Sacrificed by almost 100,000 FPL managers due to Sergio Aguero’s recent return from injury, the Belgian picked a fine time to deliver his highest points haul of the season at home to Southampton. For many, De Bruyne had looked the obvious player to replace as a means to freeing up funds to draft in his team-mate but with Aguero forced off with a heel problem on Saturday, plenty will be prepared to hold onto the summer signing after his weekend goal and two assists. Although Aguero has reassured fans over his fitness earlier today, there’s no question that Manuel Pellegrini will remain cautious with the Argentine’s minutes, and with question marks hovering over Sanchez’ availability elsewhere in the premium midfield bracket, De Bruyne’s ownership could be on the up in light of the weekend’s events.

Some familiar Black Cats are back on the radar…
It’s three wins and a trio of clean sheets in just six matches for Sunderland as Big Sam brings their defence back onto our Fantasy radars. Allardyce has cited shut-outs as key to the Black Cats’ chances of survival and last weekend’s victory over Stoke saw the Wearsiders climb out of the relegation places, in what has been a remarkable turnaround in fortunes. Patrick van Aanholt looks to have re-established himself as a regular, with a weekend strike taking his tally to a goal, an assist and two clean sheets in his last three – a role as left wing-back in a 3-5-2 is clearly benefitting the Dutchman. In goal, Costel Pantilimon, has now earned 32 points since Big Sam’s arrival, compared to 17 points in eight matches beforehand, with the Wearsiders starting to mirror the displays that served up 13 clean sheets in the season gone by.

Deeney’s keeping pace with Ighalo…
Having blanked in each of the first nine Gameweeks, Troy Deeney seemed to be struggling with the step up from the Championship as strike partner Odion Ighalo ran riot. A goal and assist away to Villa means the Watford captain has now scored in four of the last five Gameweeks, though, as he finally finds his top-flight feet, and with Ighalo racking up three strikes and four assists over that period, Quique Sanchez Flores’ men now sit nine points clear of the bottom three. Whilst the 5.8-priced Ighalo has now found his way into 22% of FPL sides, Deeney, at just 5.1 and owned by 2%, is looking a ready-made differential.

We should look to Bournemouth for the cheap fifth midfielder…
The Cherries’ switch to 4-1-4-1 in Gameweek 11 continues to boost their attacking potential – Eddie Howe’s side have fired more attempts (71) than any side over the last four Gameweeks. With Dan Gosling and the out-of-position Joshua King already on our radars after netting in the previous Gameweek, Junior Stanislas was the latest to throw his name in the hat by bagging a brace in Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Everton. With all three midfielders coming in under 5.0 in FPL, Howe’s tactical tinkering has ensured there’s no shortage of cut-price options on offer at Dean Court right now.

Vardy’s looking fixture-proof…
Fourteen matches into the season and only West Ham – back in Gameweek 2 – have managed to prevent Jamie Vardy from picking up Fantasy returns. The home clash against United represented his stiffest test yet, given that the Red Devils have chalked up more clean sheets and conceded fewer goals than any other side, but the Leicester marksman passed yet again, recording an eleventh successive strike to register a new Premier League record. The Foxes still have Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and City in the next five but judging by Saturday evening, we have to go with form over fixtures for now.

Bolasie could be worth the frustration…
Having blanked at home to Sunderland last Monday evening, Yannick Bolasie served a reminder of his goal-getting ability by netting twice in Palace’s 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle. Handed a central role behind Connor Wickham, Bolasie’s brace means he has already equalled last season’s four-goal haul as he delivered a 15-point return against the Magpies. Whilst there’s no denying his explosive potential, Bolasie’s inconsistency will test our patience – Saturday was only the third time in 13 appearances that he’s picked up the points.

Mourinho is narrowing our options..
One by one, uncertainty over Chelsea’s main Fantasy assets builds. With three plum home clashes on the horizon (BOU, SUN, WAT) Diego Costa could have been a differential but, after being dropped away to Spurs, his show of defiance doesn’t bode well. Can we really justify splashing out 10.9 on Eden Hazard, given he’s scored once all season? It may well be that the sensible option is to opt for Kurt Zouma – the goalless draw at Spurs means the Blues have three successive clean sheets in all competitions and, at 5.4, the youngster has now started 11 of the last 12 league outings.

Sturridge return is another uncertainty….
Similar to Chelsea, Liverpool have the fixtures and improving form in their favour but the situation surrounding Jurgen Klopp’s attack remains cloudy. Daniel Sturridge’s surprise return off the bench saw Christian Benteke replaced with 20 minutes to go at home to Swansea and as the Reds’ boss looks to ease the England international back into the fray, the likes of Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana’s pitch time could also be in question. Arguably, Philippe Coutinho looks the safest option – providing he recovers from a hamstring problem – but even then, Sturridge’s return could influence Klopp’s formation and the Brazilian’s role in the final third.

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

    That Adam Smith goal was a beaayoooot.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah it was great. Good Sanchez replacement I quess

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

        Defender

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          😉

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Bournemouth's goal of the season looks a tough pick already.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Smith bossed things when he came on 2nd half. Pity he's not nailed on.

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ritchie for me so far. (Vs. Sunderland)

        1. Harper_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Twas a beaut.

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Reminded me of that classic Liam Brady goal, but with the other foot.

    4. Monkey Hanger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Bournemouth scored half a dozen belters last season.

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Economical goal 😛

  2. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    For any Sky game players.

    See my latest post here: https://skyfantasyfootballforum.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/weekend-review/

    Thanks 🙂

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Good work, 8k here 22transfers left.

  3. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    The case for Mane as (C)

    - Villa have been dreadful
    - Pelle back
    - Southampton have been known to put up wild scores at home
    - He scored a hat trick in this fixture last season
    - Villa have been dreadful

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

      Ya. I traded Mane for Cout this GW in my draft

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Shhhh...

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        ^ This 😉

    3. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty convincing. I'd also add that Villa have been dreadful

      1. Sadio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Well it seems like a good week to take a punt on captaincy, can certainly do worse

    4. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It's between him and Mahrez to bench.

      As I also have Vardy, benching Mahrez and playing Mane then.

    5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      you forgot to mention that Villa have been dreadful

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      you forgot to mention that Villa have been dreadful

    6. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He's my captain at the moment. I'll probably bottle it though 🙂

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I already miss fpl. Comeee on new.games, new games!!! Can't wait for games every day in the festive period

  5. J1F
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1 to bench:

    A) Azpi
    B) Kosc
    C) Kollarov
    D) Dawson

    1. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      D. Easiest decision of your life

    2. Elijah's Wood
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B probably wont play. Hip injuries are pretty serious

  6. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I think it's time to upgrade Myhill to De Gea.
    Thoughts on Sanchez & Myhill > Hazard & De Gea -4?

    1. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      oh and I currrently have both Myhill & Dawson

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Myhill if you can cover him next 2 GWs

      Beautiful fixtures after TOT, liv

      1. Hypnos
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        isn't Foster due back by the new year anyway?

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          and if he walks straight back in I'll just swap Myhill for him

          West Brom after this week will faced all the top teams bar United and Liverpool at home

          1. Hypnos
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            I have Dawson so not worried about missing out on CS points there.

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
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              ah then it's a different matter

              get DDG in that case. If you have some Brom defence then it's all good

              1. Hypnos
                • 9 Years
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                cheers mate

  7. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Selling Richards with 5.9m ITB, who should I get first please ?

    A: Alderweirald .. 5.4m
    B: Zouma .. 5.4m
    C: Moreno .. 4.9m

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      More no?

      1. NATSTER
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Fixtures say Zouma.

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      moreno or walker

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Walker on 4 YC man

        1. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          ups, didnt know, thanks

    3. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Moreno

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Big fan of Toby. BAPS magnet

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

        He's actually 4/5 for baseline BPS among the starters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dB8-kSn2YfeqO8I-DI6E_VLncHJjGcHET8yc_qr9KKk/edit#gid=0

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          this

          as someone pointed out to me yesterday Chelsea was the first time Toby has got any BAPs without attacking returns

        2. NATSTER
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Oh.. I don't know how to read that stats.

          What does it suggest ?

          Toby is not the best for BAPS, right ?

      2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
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        Not really. Some games he scores well in the BAPS ranking, others he is nowhere near getting bonus.

      3. NATSTER
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, it was my thought too.

        But Moreno got a total of 6 which equals Toby and Zouma have got 5 so far.

  8. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1FT, tons of issues 🙂

    Begovic - henessay
    Moreno janmaat cedric -- souare Simpson
    Mane mahrez ozil yaya sanchez
    Kane Vardy kaku

    Def planning to ship Begovic next gw and Def is crap for this and next gw

    A: sanchez + yaya >> kdb + continuo (-4)
    B: sanchez + souare >> kdb + rojo (-4)..means dbl up city mid
    C: sanchez + souare >> hazard + rojo (-4)
    D: sanchez + yaya >> hazard + coutinho (-4)...means no city coverage

    Leanings towards A or C
    - problem with A is that my def will continue to remain so if i am going to take a hit for a def in future, might as well take it now as next gw's ft will def be removing begovic

    - problem with C is that i end up with hazard and yaya which seems less appealing then kdb + coutinho. its a gamble as both hazard and yaya on pens (if kun off the field)

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A.

      just tell me did you play bego or henn this gw ? 😀

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        played henn 🙁

    2. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      C

  9. John wick
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Moreno or zouma...wid chlesea improvin defensivly nd fixtures apart frm LCI luksa run of ggod clean sheets fixtures compared to moreno

    1. L S P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      noremo > mouza

  10. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez Away this season

    4 goals, 3 assists, 1 blank (45 minutes against Bou)

    Plays against a Swansea side with 2 Cleansheets all season in the league, and the last one came September 19th.

    Serious captain contender.

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Little worried about the impact of Vardy trying to extend the streak. Mahrez likely off pks and more likely to pass to Vardy imo.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Vardy has broke the record now, there's no need for Mahrez to hand a penalty over to Vardy.

        1. yemzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          he'll want to continue it

          1. The Raging Bull
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            very unlikely, let's see.

        2. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          This is true.

          Realistically both are strong options this week, but I find Mahrez tends to be so influential in the game that he wracks up the baps.

        3. Monkey Hanger
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Agreed. You could argue he owes the record to Mahrez.

        4. Ziegler1988
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          He's still one short of top flight record, football didn't begin in 1992 😉

    2. The Raging Bull
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      My captain currently, looked in tip top form against Man U.

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        thats true, but vardy will get almost all his points

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Mahrez double figure scores this season = 6

          Vardy double figure scores this season = 2

          Not quite 😉

    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep but I think you have to go with Vardy if you have him out of the two. Pens and all that.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Sure Vardy will still be hungover 😉

        1. A.T
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          All in a day's work for Vards 🙂

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            This is true!

    4. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, many here looking to bench him though lol

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I know, have seen a few wanting to sell 😯

      2. Sailboats
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Some are selling him for a hit. Ha!

    5. Arctic monkeys
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Definetely an armband candidate

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yes indeed, worth mulling over this week.

    6. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ugh, i have to bench Mahrez or Ighalo. Should i bench the latter then?

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Would not like that choice at all. My captaincy at the moment is between Mahrez, Vardy, Ighalo and Ozil!

        1. Sergeant Garcia
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          My front 8: Coutinho, KdB, Ozil, Hazard, Mahrez- Vardy, Ighalo and Lukaku. Any suggestion?
          Benching nightmare i know...

          1. Harper_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Hazard 🙂

          2. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            An absolute one. Maybe see how midweek games go first anyway. AOA chip available?

          3. The Raging Bull
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            no AOA chip left?

          4. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            No AOA available I'm afraid 🙁 It's going to be a gamble.

            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Urgh. Yeah, its not great. Hazard has the worst form, but Bournemouth are dreadful.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Bournemouth are not dreadful. You need to cease that schtick - it's misleading. 🙂

                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  but they may well have a reserve team keeper next weekend

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Might turn out to be a genius.

                2. The Raging Bull
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Agree there with Doos, Bournemouth are decent, they have been unlucky with injuries in defence and having inept keepers.

                3. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Afraid I won't be but I can change it to Bournemouth are better than Aston Villa, if that helps!

                  1 CS and 30 goals conceded. Have to fancy any attacker coming up against them.

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    They have a coterie of the best passers in the division ...

                    1. Somalion
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 11 months ago

                      To be honest that's even more concerning if they have some of the best passers in the Premiership and are facing the very real threat of relegation.

              2. Harper_
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Bournemouth aren't that bad, got a lot of fight in them. But their quality is well below the level required.

                1. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  They have pluck, but don't look up to the task to me. Its unfortunate, I would much rather they survive over the likes of Newcastle or Sunderland tbh to give them a chance in the PL. But for every great Everton come back, there's a Swansea game where a 2-0 lead isn't defended and they drop points.

                  1. Harper_
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Aye, would love them to stay just to show that it can be done with a team like theirs. I think they would have almost certainly done it if it weren't for those meddling injuries.

                    1. Somalion
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 11 months ago

                      As would I, though tbh I fancied them the least to stay up even at the start of the season.

                      Watford by far and away were my favourites, identified weak areas and brought in some terrific players to shore them up.

              3. Sergeant Garcia
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Bought him in for the fixture really. Should of gone for a bench fodder, but actually Ighalo is my fodder. But not for these tasty fixtures...

                Maybe KdB at stoke? Desperate times 🙂

                1. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  You'll just have to go with your gut and see what happens really 🙂

                  1. Sergeant Garcia
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Last week my gut went with benching Vardy 😀 Luckily Coutinho didn't play 😛

                2. NATSTER
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I just have got that idea too.

                  1. Sergeant Garcia
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    I hate fearing my countryman to tear up Stoke's defence tho.

                  2. Sergeant Garcia
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    He did repay my trust this weekend. But another haul? Hmmm doubt it...

    7. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Swansea look terrible
      Leicester look great

      I am very optimistic about Mahrez and Vardy's chances.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        As am I. Should be able to do the business.

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

    What a great result for Bournemouth vs. Everton.

    Lovely match.

    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Really hope they stay up.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        i did say all week that game would be high scoring.

    2. Elijah's Wood
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Really enjoying how Bournemouth are handling their team currently, the true underdogs

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        If they can add a defender and a GK in Jan, I expect them to stay up.

    3. The Gambler.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Disagree. Blew my coupon.

  12. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Targett > Alderweireld and Alexis > Coutinho

    What do you think guys? 🙂

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        No hit then yes but wait until midweek games have been played re Coutinho

        1. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I have 2FT. I already waited too long with Sanchez (price drop) and Toby is rising tonight so I wanted to do it in the next few hours.

          1. rainy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Sánchez is the most expensive forward in the game though, and any £ you lose waiting to transfer him this week you will very likely earn back if you transfer him in again when he's fit. But yeah, get Toby in now 🙂

            1. rainy
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              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              * midfielder (!)

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      awesome, moreno over alder if you dont have him

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I already have Moreno. Cheers!

  13. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Stanislas

    How nailed is he?

    seems to me he's only been starting since Pugh got injured. Surely a chance he goes back to the bench when Pugh is fit?

    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I suppose it depends how he does. So far so good. How long is Pugh out for?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        FPL has him due back this weekend

        1. A.T
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Mmm. Bit risky then. Saying that, he scored a brace so.....

  14. Spike ⚽️
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Has Cedric lost his place or worth keeping ?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      getting rid on my wc was one of my better decisions

      getting VVD over Moreno or a Spurs defender not so much

    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If it's Yoshida he's in competition with then he could start next week. Yoshida made a bad error for one of the goals. I'd drop him if it was me 🙂

    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for responses

  15. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Well, I followed the yellow brick road and the mad geezer behind the curtain was............

    Connor Wickham.

    Welcome to my team.

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      lolololol

      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        ?

        1. Harper_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          He's so bad.

          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            I think not.

            Do you know Bolasie's points were a direct result of Wickham's great play.

            I think it will continue in that vein.

            1. Sailboats
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Its only newcastle

              1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Newcastle were up for that game though but got smashed by a decent attacking team. Wickham has been the missing link.

                Yes New. are gash.

                1. Sailboats
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Maybe. But there are better options for that price. Ighalo and deeney come to mind

                  1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Can't argue with Ighalo tbh but feel Palace are the better team and should create more over time.

                    We shall see. 🙂

            2. Harper_
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              He scores when he wants, and he doesn't want to score very often 🙂

              1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                I will find you at Xmas and demand you eat your words.

                1. Harper_
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Words go very well with roast turkey dinner 🙂

                  1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    🙂

    2. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      This will end in tears

  16. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Need advice guys.

    Fit bird at work been giving me the eye for weeks and just texted me and asked if I wanted to go for a drink tomorrow night.

    My dilemma is that I don't know when this weeks scoutcast has been organized for....

    Please Mark, Jonty, Granville, tell me it's Wednesday, or I'll have to miss out the date.

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cancel the date just in case. Women can wait

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hulk this 🙂

    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Oh dear

      1. The Gambler.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Spike, it's a tough one. Its as hard a decision as KDB or Silva.

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I agree.

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      The answer is always yes. I don't see the dilemma. 🙂

    5. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      The Scoutcast can be reached on the You Tube channel or wait till they put it up on here

      If you turn down the date what excuse will you give?

      "err sorry I can't as I'm watching 3 middle-aged men talk about Fantasy Football tomorrow night"

      1. The Gambler.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Middle aged 'bearded' men sometimes!

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          3 middle-aged, occasionally bearded, men that you can watch anytime vs fit bird you can only get tomorrow. Total no-brainer

          Tell her you're busy 😉

      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Go on the date and watch the scoutcast with her.... 2 birds 1 stone

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

          Yeah I don't see the problem. Just have one ear bud in for that one hour

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

      Wow.

    7. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry but go and get your whistle wet jjjjjjeeeezzzzuuusssss

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        giggity

    8. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Freakin priceless. You'll be posting like this when you are 77 years old -- lonely, yet ranked #1 worldwide in all fantasy games from football to chess.

  17. Eden Azzzar
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I'm sorry but I don't see the big appeal about moreno

    1. The Gambler.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Fixtures
      Sub £5m
      Top 5 team
      Attacks for fun
      Corners

      Ok have I fallen into a trap, are you taking the P?

      1. Sailboats
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Nailed on
        On (some) freekick duty

      2. Eden Azzzar
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Don't want the P I think I may take the M instead

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I saw it when he got me 9 pts for Rojo who I transferred out

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Fair enough , I don't trust pools defending though and for me he seems to get too excited in front of goal and mess just my opinion though

  18. John wick
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Kun or vardy or kane for armband

    A.kun doubtful coz of gametime and fitness
    B.vardy is good
    C. Kane is better dan all coz of gametime and spurs r good attacking

    Guys our suggestions

  19. Elijah's Wood
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    How does Sanchez + Williams > Barkley + Toby -4 sound? (Toby rising tonight, Sanchez dropping)

    Would give me this:

    DDG
    Moreno Kolarov Toby (Nyom Dawson)
    KDB Barkley Mahrez Bolasie (Gosling)
    Aguero Lukaku Vardy

    Or I could wait for the Scoutcast to see opinions on a Sanchez replacement and stomach the price changes?

    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'd wait untill after the Everton game tomoz as they are taking the trophy serious.

      Still think Del boy may offer the best m/f Eve option long term.

      1. Elijah's Wood
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Kim, unfortunately i can only afford Toby if i sell Sanchez, could get Rose instead and leave sanchez for later on this week to deal with?

        Yeh think im just gna wait until friday to make decisions.

        Delf has been great but im just put off by his potential non game time, so much competition he is fighting off for his place

    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Toby is a good move

  20. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    As an Arsenal supporter , I am extremely concerned that we face trying times from here on in to the Jan transfer window.
    When such key players as Kos , Coq and Sanchez are out the whole dynamic must change.

    Ozil was a cert in for me this week , until the Sanchez injury. Without Sanchez creating space , Im not convinced anymore ? thoughts ?

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Hmmm . I just worry that there will be (at least) a slight drop in confidence , with all the injuries.

        Wenger hates going on the defensive though , so still some hope I suppose , FPL wise anyway

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      But ... what I want from you is Walcott news ... 😀

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Oh yes , me too

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil has enough class to shine in Sanchez's absence. Might be a bit tougher for him, but he's a phenomenal player with or without Alexis.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Agree , but not as enticing anymore

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Still a heavy armband contender for myself 🙂

    3. Elijah's Wood
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Who would replace Sanchez? Im not sure if any other Arsenal player is allowed the freedom he is to play wherever he wants.

      Also with Cazorla possibly out it leaves quite a weak Defensive Mid

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Made a lot of "rationale" decisions this season . None have worked . Going pure gut this time - Haz

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

      Kos and Santi are deemed to be fit.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Oh , Kos back will be a huge plus . Thanks Lr , we watch and wait

    5. fancy111
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Non Ozil owners can only hope 😉

    6. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I agree that the dynamic may change in future games, especially now their defense is weakened yet again.

  21. randompunter
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Butland - McCarthy
    Kolorov - VDV - Walker - Francis - Ward
    Ozil - Silva - Mata - Mahrez - Lingard
    Aguero - Lukaku - Kane

    1xFT - 0m ITB

    Taking hits last week to do Vardy & Sanchez -> Kane & Silva seemed like a bad idea before Sanchez injury!

    Should I stick this week or spend the FT on defence?

  22. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bego owners

    Will we get one more week ?

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think so.....Jose said courtois back this weekend and I reckon he walks into team...

  23. ducksfly2gether
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone like Hazard for the next 3/4 weeks as a Sanchez replacement?

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It's not January yet.

    2. L S P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      i'll be stewing over this ALL WEEK.

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

    Observations from the City Sou game.

    - Aguero looked really sharp the first 45 minutes and then dwindled
    - Delph had a good debut. Hope he starts.
    - Tadic might be the better SOT player compared to Mane. A real differential.

  25. KOLASINA(C)
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Punt on Silva done. Wish me luck.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck. You will need it

      1. KOLASINA(C)
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I'm still feeling more confident with Silva than with Hazard. 😀

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Haz Capt for me .Poland need a shake up , Bench me Cap

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Good Luck.

      *goes out to buy white tulips*

    3. Del Griffith
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      a decent punt but what about a punt on Mane? Last season he scored a 3 minute hatty v Villa and this season Villa are even worse!

    4. KOLASINA(C)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I will be just happy when he won't get injured vs Hull. Wait, my luck this season means that he will be injured.

    5. Evasivo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Every Sanchez replacement comes with a risk for one reason or another

    6. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No luck needed with Silva, only issue with him is those glass ankles.

      1. KOLASINA(C)
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I hope that he won't get any major injuries in this season, he has been so unlucky this season...

  26. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I don't care if I'm dial-up AGUEROOoooooo

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Unbreakableeeeee

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I am getting that A-minor sound again ... 😉

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          tis only A-minor injury

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Badum-tish. I have been waiting on that for a few days, now - so well done! 😆

        2. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          *giggles*

  27. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I have Bellerin - Rojo - Sagna - Richards - Oxford

    I have decided the fixtures for Spurs are just too good so I'm getting Alderweireld tonight.

    If I get him in for Oxford, will I have too much invested in defence?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      ask your date 😉

      1. The Gambler.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Hopefully she gets my toby and i'll get spurs toby

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

    3. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No, gives you options most weeks and helps with Xmas rotation,
      Easy to downgrade someone anyway.

    4. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A bit too much. I wonder if Rose is a better pick.

  28. Danstoke82
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So considering the amount of injuries, do I keep Bellerin or swap him out?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Stand fast!

    2. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      That would be an ecumenical matter.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Saw earlier Kos will be back . Not sure tbh. but if back them sure , hold

      1. Danstoke82
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers chaps.

  29. Clumsy Sakho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gomes (Nor)
    Kolarov (Sto) Moreno (New) Van Dijk (Avl)
    FIRMINO (new) mané (Avl) hazard (bou) ozil (sun)
    Kane (wba) ighalo (nor) lukaku (cry)

    Butland (mcl) mahrez (swa) smalling (WHU) Evans (tot)

    Who the hell do I bench?

  30. That Was Easy!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hadn't considered Sanchez being injured...big mistake by me as I've already brought in Moreno for my 1FT. Sanchez out for a hit is the right move, eh?

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yup, so many good options too.

    2. Del Griffith
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      depends on your bench, you could wait till next game week or even hold till he's back

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Sporta, would be playing Evans home to spurs if I kept.

        Wanting to go Sanchez > Hazard or Ozil. Ozil is the obvious pick, as I have no other Arsenal attack. However, I'd love to get Hazard as a big differential in my ML

        1. Del Griffith
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Lets face it, Hazard is a huge risk (incredible to say this v Bournemouth) but Ozil is class and will repay the 4 points, a decent captain choice this week as well.

          PS I'm also considering Haz but have Ozil already and have 2 FT

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would say so. Looked quite serious.

      I dont lose any value so was a no brainer , no hit though,.

      Having that value on the bench for even 2-3 gws not an option