Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 2 – The Strong

This week’s first foray into the fixture list over the next four-to-six Gameweeks sees us focus on those sides with favourable upcoming schedules. Everton, in particular, are fancied by our season ticker, whilst the likes of Spurs, West Ham and Sunderland will be hoping to take advantage of four home fixtures in the following six.

Everton

(wba, STO, sun, MID, bou, CPL)

The Toffees got off to a fairly encouraging start under Ronald Koeman with a 1-1 draw against Tottenham and, with none of last season’s top eight to face over the next six Gameweeks, look a side worth considering.

Home fixtures against Stoke, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace all appear capable of offering returns at either end of the pitch.

From an attacking perspective, those three opponents are perhaps unlikely to boast a huge threat, so providing Ashley Williams can settle quickly into the Toffees backline, the Merseysiders may offer solid clean sheet possibilities.

Although West Brom ground out an impressive 1-0 win at Palace, they’re not a side associated with scoring lots of goals, so Koeman’s men may be able to get something from their trip to the Hawthorns. Sunderland and Bournemouth both lost on the opening weekend, and look to have some defensive frailties.

From an attacking perspective then, Ross Barkley could be worth backing after getting on the scoresheet against Spurs, while new signing Yannick Bolasie is worth monitoring as a cheaper midfield option. Short-term at least, Gerard Deulofeu could continue to benefit as a “false nine” if Romelu Lukaku fails to recover from a heel injury.

Should Koeman stick with a three-man backline, Leighton Baines could offer plenty of appeal with added attacking potential as a wing-back, while the aforementioned Williams, and the goal threat of Ramiro Funes Mori, may also be worth considering.

West Ham

(BOU, mci, WAT, wba, SOT, MID)

With only a trip to Man City in Gameweek 3 looking difficult in the short-term, West Ham could provide us with some intriguing Fantasy options.

The Hammers face four home fixtures over the next six Gameweeks, and while it may take some time to settle into their new home at the London Stadium, the first four visitors don’t appear to offer the strongest opposition. Bournemouth, Watford and Southampton all failed to create a big chance in their opening fixtures, so defensive returns in particular appear possible over the coming weeks. The Gameweek 5 trip to West Brom is also a reasonable opportunity.

Injuries to Andre Ayew and Sofiane Feghouli may limit Slaven Bilic’s options, though we’re still backing Dimitri Payet and Andy Carroll to produce the goods. At the back, James Collins could be one to consider if he can keep his place in the starting XI, coming in at just 4.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). Sam Byram’s minutes are also worth monitoring after he came on early for Michail Antonio in Monday’s loss at Chelsea.

West Brom

(EVE, MID, bou, WHM, sto, sun)

The Baggies are another team who don’t face any of last season’s top eight over the coming period. Full of confidence following their opening day victory, they could provide us with some interesting mid-price and budget options.

The three home fixtures do appear slightly tougher than the away matches but, as Saturday once again showed, it’s on the road where the West Brom defence appears to thrive, with six of their 11 clean sheets last season coming on their travels.

Bournemouth, Stoke and Sunderland were all among the bottom nine sides for total goal attempts on the opening weekend, so the likes of Ben Foster, Jonny Evans, Gareth McAuley, and -if you’ve got the funds- Craig Dawson, all appear solid picks.

At the other end of the pitch, Tony Pulis’ men managed a reasonable eight shots inside the box at Selhurst Park, and after scoring the winning goal and looking far fitter than he was last season, Salomon Rondon should be able to stay in the goals over the short to medium term. Matt Phillips is our one to watch out for on the flanks.

Tottenham

(CPL, LIV, sto, SUN, mid, MCI)
While Spurs do have four home matches in the next six, the clashes with Liverpool and Man City will offer difficult match-ups, particularly from a defensive standpoint.

Regardless, away trips to Stoke and Middlesbrough appear reasonable from that standpoint, with the Potters in particular looking short of firepower until they manage to bring in a new striker.

Tottenham’s attack should be able to flourish over the coming weeks, with Palace having struggled to keep clean sheets since the turn of the year, managing just two in their last 20 league matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities were very much in evidence at the Emirates.

Concerns remain surrounding Harry Kane’s ability to score goals in the continued absence of the suspended Mousa Dembele, but Erik Lamela, who took his pre-season form into the opening day clash at Goodison Park, scoring Tottenham’s only goal, could be worth considering. Both Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli should also thrive from that schedule, though the possible impact of Vincent Janssen on Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team plans also needs to be monitored.

In defence, Michel Vorm will be handed the chance in goal due to Hugo Lloris’ hamstring injury, though the Frenchman is expected back mid-September, making Vorm’s acquisition a very short-term move. The attacking threat of Kyle Walker down the right flank and the all-around ability of Toby Alderweireld to pick up points means they should remain good options.

Also Consider

Crystal Palace
A tough trip to Tottenham on Saturday aside, the Eagles do look to have a decent run of fixtures (BOU, mid, STO, sun, eve) over the following five Gameweeks.

Goals remain a concern until Alan Pardew manages to bring a striker through the door at Selhurst Park, but the likes of Andros Townsend should be able to come away with some attacking returns against teams who are expected to find themselves in mid-table this season. No side allowed more big chances than Bournemouth (four) over the opening weekend.

All five of those clubs scored exactly one goal in their opening fixture, and should offer up reasonable opportunities for Palace to accrue a clean sheet or two. Scott Dann’s set-piece threat makes him the standout target, with Pape Souare the cheaper alternative.

Middlesbrough
While ‘Boro face three away trips in the next four (sun, wba, CPL, eve), their budget options should be able to provide decent value, with a positive showing against Stoke on the opening day suggesting they’re capable of making an impact in the top flight.

Sunderland, West Brom and Palace struggled for goals last season, and the opening weekend performances failed to suggest that will change dramatically this time around. The likes of Victor Valdes and George Friend have a chance of delivering some defensive points, then.

The ‘Boro attack did reasonably well against Stoke, and while Aitor Karanka’s side may not be overly prolific this season, the next few matches should allow the likes of Alvaro Negredo and Gaston Ramirez a decent platform to build on their opening day returns.

Chelsea
Trips to Watford, Swansea and Hull, along with a home clash against Burnley, indicate we should be looking to Chelsea’s premium assets over the coming period.

The new-look Blues got off to a promising start under Antonio Conte, and appearing generally solid at the back. Cesar Azpilicueta is our preferred defender here, having earned an assist against the Hammers on Monday night.

With Eden Hazard and Diego Costa showing glimpses of their 2014/15 form, they could shine against some of the Premier League’s lesser lights.

Conte’s men also face a home clash against Liverpool and a trip to Arsenal in the next six, but with the defensive showings from both those sides on Sunday less than impressive, there’s little not to like about the prospects of Hazard and Costa in particular over the coming period.

Sunderland
The Black Cats face four home fixtures (MID, EVE, CPL, WBA) in the next six, and appear capable of banking both defensive and attacking returns in those matches.

David Moyes’ men defended admirably for long periods against Man City, so members of Sunderland’s backline may provide decent value over the next six Gameweeks, aside from the two away trips to Southampton and Tottenham. Patrick van Aanholt looks the likeliest to benefit at both ends of the pitch, having notched six times last term, though Vito Mannone’s save points should also come in handy.

Those four favourable home matches also add to the appeal of Jermain Defoe, who got off the mark at the Etihad, and he’ll surely fancy his chances of remaining among the goals during this kind run of fixtures. We’re also keeping an eye on Adnan Januzaj – he impressed as a sub at the Etihad and took all three corners Sunderland were awarded when he was on the pitch.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Where's the set piece link gone?

      1. makaveli123
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Updated today. Guess it will be back tonight or tomorrow.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      For a walk.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Guess they are just making sure who's on what as much as possible first.

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all......

  2. Merteswagger
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Play Foster over Jaku, even though I have Deulofeu right?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm playing Jaku

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would tbh. Saves for Foster in that game, especially if Deulofeu's woeful finishing continues.

  3. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I have no pressing transfers so should I get rid of Bolasie or keep him and save the transfer.

    1. papabouba
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Save

  4. Picking apart Pep's players
    ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Breakdown of Pep's Man City setup:

    Like everyone else, I've been intrigued by Manchester City's setup under Pep Guardiola. It's a system that seems to produce amazing attacking plays and catastrophic defensive errors. But let's be honest, none of you care about the heart attacks I'm getting when Kolarov loses possession at center back. You care about how this affects your fantasy teams.

    Pep seems to be using a hybrid between his Barcelona and Bayern systems at City. At Barcelona, he used a 4-3-3 system with Messi playing as a false nine. One of the common setups he used was along this line:

    Valdes
    Alves-Puyol-Pique-Abidal
    Xavi-Busquets-Iniesta
    Pedro-Messi-Villa

    In this system, Busquets would play deeper than Iniesta and Xavi, while the duo orchestrated play and started the attacks. Villa and Pedro would give width, but in the last third of the pitch (in and around the opponent's box), they would have the "freedom" (Henry) to cut inside and get played in on goal.

    Interestingly, this seems to be how City are setting up as well.

    Caballero
    Zabaleta-Otamendi-Stones-Clichy
    De Bruyne-Fernandinho-Silva
    Sterling-Aguero-Nolito

    Fernandinho has the Busquets role. De Bruyne and Silva have the Xavi and Iniesta roles. Nolito plays just like David Villa and Thierry Henry before him and spreads wide before cutting in in the final third.

    Now here is where certain Bayern elements come into play. Unlike the Barcelona system, Zabaleta and Clichy don't look to spread width and attack down the wings. Instead, they tuck in front of the two CBs and dominate the center midfield areas, similarly to roles that Alaba, Lahm, Bernat, and Rafinha have played at Bayern. Sterling plays a role similar to Douglas Costa. At times, he will play on the opposite side to cut in and shoot, but mostly he'll be playing on the side which favors his stronger foot. So what does this mean for your fantasy team? Some conclusions I have:

    1) Pick Aguero. Pep teams score. With the creativity around him, Aguero is certain to flourish in the Pep system. He's already got six goals in four games under Pep.
    2) Expect assists-of-the-assists, as well as assists, from Silva and De Bruyne. They will be playing much deeper. So far it seems Silva has more license to attack, but that could be a byproduct of Nolito cutting in and Silva filling in space on the left wing at times. De Bruyne seems to be playing the Xavi role of sticking deeper and picking out passes to set runners free.
    3) Nolito and Sterling could be in for great seasons provided they nail on a starting spot. Sane is probably the only threat to both of them. Nolito looks especially impressive in the Villa/Henry role.
    4) John Stones is a must. He's great value for a City defender, and he's essential for the Pep system. Also was picking out some impressive long passes in the game against Steaua.
    5) Gundogan will replace someone. Without a doubt, Gundogan will go straight into the team. He's the perfect player for Pep's system. Silva or De Bruyne could be at risk, or we could see Fernandinho dropping to CB and Gundogan playing CDM.

    My conclusion? I have Aguero and Stones in my team, like most of you. I don't have the guts to gamble on any other City midfielder, because rotation will happen. I am waiting for Sane and Gundogan to return before I figure out what my plan is. In the meantime, I'll happily watch as the City midfield goes to work. But I'm not tempted to let that translate to my fantasy team yet.

    1. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Excellent.

    2. Valencia's Left Foot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Good stuff, sir.

    3. Licky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nolito or Sterling are really tempting. I'll wait to see if one can solidify a place. Hopefully the CL games don't cause too much disruption in that sense (though its probably wishful thinking).

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'd be especially tempted by Nolito, due to goal threat. Sterling will definitely continue picking up assists.

    4. Merteswagger
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Solid. Much appreciated!

    5. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Good synopsis, although there is one City midfielder completely under the radar that I may be tempted by in the coming weeks

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sane? 🙂

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Raheem......

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Not really under the radar anymore, at least not on FFS. Performances in preseason and against Sunderland and Steaua have people thinking.

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Very true

    6. Smythe
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Great analysis!

    7. papabouba
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

    8. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice post

    9. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks. You reckon City have done all their transfer business?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Rumor has it that we're trying to offload Mangala, Bony, and Toure. Trying to get Bravo too. If all of that happens, apparently we're going to sign a striker too. I don't think any of that really affects the lineup above. Maybe more rotation for Aguero between matches, but I can't see us offloading Mangala, Bony, and Toure.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. Was wondering if there might yet be another defender.

          You don't mention Kompany. Reckon Otamendi makes way for him when fit?

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Point in case. Kompany plays when fit. Pep wasn't too happy with Otamendi's slide tackles yesterday either 🙂

      2. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yes apart from a goal keeper to replace Hart

    10. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Much appreciated! Have the same two as you and will be keeping an eye on Sterling as I feel he could be great value if we find he's nailed.

    11. Blanka
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Appreciation message. Nice analysis.

    12. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks Kun! Very well analysed.
      I think for now, Stones and Serge are the correct choices until Silva and KDB start flowing.
      I am concerned about KDB in this system though. He's much better as a no 10 right behind the striker.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Of the five of Nolito-Aguero-Sterling-Silva-KDB, I think KDB will play the deepest. He'll have an amazing season, but I don't necessarily think it'll be one that translates to fantasy stats. That might change when Gundogan returns.

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think it may be Silva that should play the deeper. He has a better pass whilst KDB has more of an eye for goal.
          Either way, I'm very excited for the season ahead.
          Be interesting when Sane comes back with Sterling - he looks like he could be a catch FF wise.

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Very interested to see how we lineup when Gundogan, Sane, and Kompany return. Especially Gundogan. He could really enable De Bruyne or Silva as a more appealing option.

    13. Lew
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Great post.

      I anticipated this and went with Stones, Nolito and Aguero from the off.

      I was slghtly worried after witnessing Nolito being hauled off for Jesus Navas, only to see the latter provide an assist for the winner against Sunderland at the weekend.

      However, Nolito's performance last night against Steaua has cemented his place in my team for now. He reminds me of David Villa so much.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed! Just like Barcelona David Villa. He's definitely going to get in on the points if he's nailed on. He gets the system too.

    14. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      And it's great posts like this is why we will ALWAYS have the upper hand over casuals than the Official FPL Twitter

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Let's be honest here. FFS always tops casuals in the end. 🙂

    15. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      So you feel Stones will play regardless of who's ready?

      What about when Kompany is back? You've got Stones, Komp, Otamendi, Mangala and now Kolarov for only 2 places. Pep said something like Kolarov played the best CB game he's ever seen....so who goes?? I don't know if I trust Stones to play every game. Rotation risk is why I'm feeling...

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Loving the Sicily logo by the way 😛

      2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He's told Mangala he can go. When Kompany is fit it'll be stones and Kompany.

      3. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I think Stones is the only nailed on defender at the moment. That might change, but the game against Steaua gave us a hint that Otamendi will probably start at CB. I think Pep is also thinking Kolarov runs the LB/CDM role better than Clichy, who seemed a bit confused.

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed. And he's still working out who's better for the job out of Zaba and Sagna

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yep. Neither have particularly looked like they're comfortable yet.

    16. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers everyone! Been wanting to write something like this for a while but wanted to wait until the Steaua game was done, so I could see if there were any notable changes in the system from Preseason to PL to UCL.

    17. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Need help please...transfer out Vardy for Ibrahimovic this week? Yay or Nay?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I would hold another week. Vardy is playing a pretty poor Arsenal backline. If he doesn't perform, swap for Ibra against Hull. I'd be wary of an Ibra price rise, though.

        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, I posted in the wrong place, after I was reading your great post 🙂

          Thanks...I was thinking exactly what you said, but was worried about Vardy price drop/Ibra price rise.

          Cheers mate!

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            At the moment Ibra is at 69% on FPL Statistics. You might be able to avoid a price rise. Vardy is at -43. You might be able to avoid a price drop there too. If it gets worryingly close, make the move.

            1. tiger
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers, I don't want to do it this week if I can avoid it so will hold on a bit.

              Sterling and Nolito were on my radar, so was very interesting reading your post...nice work 🙂

      2. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry...wasn't meant to post here! Will retry!

    18. Enzo the Baker
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Top quality post ! Thanks KTM

    19. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Great post.

    20. Krul Runnings
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If KDB does indeed drop deeper, that is a serious waste, imo.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        No it's not he can still supply the through balls.

    21. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You know what this is a great post. It's not often I agree with the posts on this site about the team I support.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate! Looking forward to the rest of this season.

    22. Al Bundy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      But.. where is Goalarov?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        In for Clichy. I just put out a sample lineup mixing the two from Sunderland and Steaua. More likely that Kolarov will start.

    23. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Great post.

      Got my eye on nolito, may bring him in next week

  5. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can I get a vote please fellas

    A - Rooney FT 2.5itb
    B - Ibra FT 0itb
    C - Vardy save transfer 1.5itb

    1. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not A

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Why not?

        1. Ha.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Because I feel B and C are better options

    2. Bartowski
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would wait unless Ibra looks like his price will go up beforehand

      1. Ha.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Risen 1% in last hour. Make of that what you will.

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A or B. Wait on C

    4. papabouba
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      C

    5. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I've gone A

      1. The Albatross
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Don't want to lose money on vardy & I think Rooney will get as many goals as Ibra

        1. I Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Vardy isn't likely to drop before the deadline though is he?

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            -38% on FFFIX the fallers yesterday were about 30% shy of falling.

    6. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all.. still not clear.. tricky

    7. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B easy.

  6. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Squawka News ‏@SquawkaNews 50s50 seconds ago View translation
    Barcelona XI vs. Sevilla: Bravo; Vidal; Mascherano, Umtiti, Digne; Busquets, D. Suarez, Gomes; Messi, Turan, Munir.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Squawka News ‏@SquawkaNews 28s29 seconds ago
      Sevilla XI vs. Barcelona: Rico; Mariano, Mercado, Gonzalez; Iborra, Kranevitter, Correa, Ganso; Konoplyanka, Sarabia, Ben Yedder.

  7. Bartowski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best mid to replace Ayew with up to 7.5?

    Or should I take a hit to get in someone like Sterling or Hazard?

    1. papabouba
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela?

      1. Bartowski
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not a bad shout. thanks

    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I am looking at Barkley or Bolasie for Everton run of fixtures

    3. Magic Man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley

  8. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Double up with who?

    A) Lamela
    B) Tadic

    Have Alli and Redmond

    1. Bartowski
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Why do you have to double up?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Must sell Ayew, last option is Siggy. Don't fancy Barkley

        1. Bartowski
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Ah I'm in the same boat to replace Ayew. Not sure what to do.

          I'm looking at cheaper options like Fer so that I can upgrade elsewhere.

          But that depends on how much other surgery your team needs.

          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, think I'll wait one more week.

            Courtois, Jaku
            Shaw, Amat, Friend, Williams, Stones
            Hazard, Alli, Redmond, Ayew, Capoue
            Aguero, Vardy, Gray

            1. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              With further surgery than selling Ayew. Think Vardy, Gray and Alli can come good.

              1. Bartowski
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Might want to consider only going as far as a 6.0 mid in case you want to replace Vardy with Ibra next week.

      2. Ha.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Because then they can hold hands

    2. v12w12
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. I Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

      Wouldn't double up on Saints.

  9. THE REAL RON ⚽
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    This is ridiculous! 😆

    Scroll down this one: https://goo.gl/j6qLT3 - Sushant Garg has five teams in the top 10k of FPL!
    And in the Telegraph Fantasy, his name features twice on the list of top scoring/best managers with names like 'brom2' and 'brom12'.

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Has even more teams than Ruth NZ

      1. THE REAL RON ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        miaow. shots fired.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Must be a popular name. Only 1 entered in LMS.

      1. THE REAL RON ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        or an unpopular league.

        😉

    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      report it

      1. THE REAL RON ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        999?

    4. Sushant
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sushant is a common name in India!

  10. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench for GW2 please:

    1. McAuley (EVE)
    2. Townsend (tot)
    3. Ramirez (sun)

    Thanks 🙂

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1

    2. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1

    3. CarrollsPonytail
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2

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

    If a friend wanted to do a mad -8, would this be good for him...

    Oscar, Mahrez, Grey
    to
    Hazard, Lamela, Baston

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      That's mad

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What's the point?

    3. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

  12. cheese XL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Put Capoue (CHE) in ahead of Townsend (tot)?

    1. Magic Man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

    4. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hell no.

  13. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Another medal for Serbia!

    Tijana Bogdanovic is in taekwondo final!

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Well done

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        ty

  14. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is this very strong? Thoughts appreciated.

    Heaton/Jakupovic

    Friend/Collins/PVA/Pieters/McAuley

    Firmino/Lamela/Hazard/Barkley/Sanchez

    Carroll/Ibrahimovic/Gray

    1. Magic Man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      AguerNO

  15. BigAsGiroud_
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    pick 2
    A)Shaw(SOU)
    B)McAuley(EVE)
    C)VVD(MUN)
    D)Amat(HUL)

    Have Redmond and Deulofeu

    1. Magic Man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      D, A

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      AD

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A D

  16. Michael Gary Scott
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Good evening! Routledge or Tadic? Is Routledge nailed with Gylfi back, Baston bought and Montero showing form?

    1. Sauzée
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Always Tadic.

    2. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic due to rotation risk. Im benching redmond however.

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks guys!

    3. Licky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic.

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Lickytung!

  17. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    2-1 QPR

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2-2

      1. George Sillett
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Barnsley will surprise many teams this season. They are a dedent side with a manager who will go onto much bigger things.

  18. George Sillett
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Quick survey after GW1.
    Have you :-
    1. Played a wildcard due to injuries..
    2. Taken a points hit.
    3. Used 1 FT
    4. Everything going to plan , done nothing..
    5. My team was rubbish played wildcard.

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4

    2. Sauzée
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      3.

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4.

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2

    6. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      None of the above. Team rubbish, done nothing!

    7. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4

    8. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      3

    9. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      5. My yearly tradition after GW1.

    10. Licky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Used a free transfer for Lloris to Courtois.

    11. AddyK
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      On the verge of 2

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

      4 probably

    13. MesQueUnClub
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4

    14. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      4

  19. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go swap captaincy to kun?
    Degea
    Williams stones valencia
    Mahrez firminio (c) lamela redmond
    Aguero zlatan negredo

    Jaku capoue amat pieters

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice.

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers maybe il stop tinkering with it now wasnt sure if it was a bit weak

        1. Rich_20
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Saying that I would do Amat over Williams (thats what ive done). Williams unlikely to start imo and Rondon likely to score even if he does.

          1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah good point cant see wiliams starting myself

  20. Jacket Potato
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What are people doing with Fischer?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What are you doing with him?

      1. Jacket Potato
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Keeping my bench warm atm

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          If he's on your bench, save the FT

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If I had him I'd swap with Ramirez.

      1. Jacket Potato
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Seems like a sound move.

  21. O12
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    GTG for gw2?

    Foster | Jakupović
    Valencia | Amat | Friend ......| Targett | Wasilewski )
    Hazard | Sanchez | Tadic | Deulofeu...... | Fletcher
    Aguero | Vardy | Gray

    Thanks for any opinions!

    1. AddyK
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Teams good on paper,avoid kneejerking. I removed my fuchs for baines, and then ayew and mane happened 🙁 seriously contemplating sterling for ayew before he drops for a hit

      1. O12
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kneejerking? 🙂

      2. Rich_20
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I was in a very similar position to that, and "kneejerked". But prevention is better than cure I say I.e. Zlatan was going to cause too much damage.

        1. O12
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          you swapped for Ibra?

  22. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    hey there
    does anybody know if greasemonkey script displaying team details on fpl league page works this season?
    it was very useful feature in recent seasons,would appreciate if someone comes out with some info.

    1. Jones Town
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The guy who made it is working on it this week to get it working with the new site. I'm sure someone will post on here as soon as it's ready

      1. FAITHNOMORENO
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        amazing!
        thanks for the info

  23. AddyK
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Already used my free transfer to remove fuchs and get Baines, Have ayew and mane :/. Should i take a hit a get sterling for ayew before he drops in price? have mahrez haz and capoue as my other options and kun long and wickham as frwds

  24. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I truly think we shouldn't be underestimating Barkley this season.

    He could explode this season under Koeman

    1. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Can he be consistent though?

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Under a better manager maybe

        1. how now brown cow
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I hope so, for England's sake.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Or he could do nothing.

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I agree. I'm going to hold off for now until he becomes a bit more consistent.

  25. rockmanrock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So only 3 price rises so far this GW- this seems a low amount . Has the algorithm changed?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No Saturday superstar.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Possibly. Still early days innit fam.

  26. millave
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any love for Snoddy? been thinking of replacing ayew with him

    1. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nah he plays for Hull

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hope it works out for you.

  27. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hi folks. Save FT isn't it? No pool attackers & Long is bit worrying.

    Foster (Pickford)
    Valencia Amat Friend (Evans, Stones)
    Lamela Mahrez Hazard Ramirez (Capoue)
    Zlat Kun Long.

    1. Rich_20
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Long for Carrol?

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Good shout but not impressed by Carroll due to lack of service. Might do well against Bou.

  28. UCL Fantasy
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra 71% towards a rise....who think's he goes up before Friday?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow night, surely

      1. how now brown cow
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Going to be hard not to cave in tomorrow if it looks like he's going up and Vardy's going down.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Which price site?

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        71.4% at http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

        Fix has him at 65%, half a percent per hour.

      2. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        fplstatistics - not even sure if they're doing okay so far but they were decent last year

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think fantasy football fix was more accurate last year (based on sheer observation)

          http://www.fantasyfootballfix.com/price/

    3. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think he'll go up on friday night

    4. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Bugger.

    5. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think it will be Friday night. I can't see that many people transferring him in tomorrow - most people will do it on Friday and Saturday.

  29. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Newcastle winning 4-1

    QPR losing 3-2

  30. miguelseven
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Been thinking about cheap rotation defenders inspired by this article (http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/08/11/premium-defenders-versus-cheap-rotation/).

    I came up with this spread sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iklylyIF1jGIwq7KyTt8HE2zJhOlcD6wPeSBsrusmlY/edit?usp=sharing

    It looks at the clean sheets of the 3 teams with less goals conceded the previous year (3 premium defenders from top 7 teams). I then take the best defensive teams outside the top 7 and look at their clean sheet record. This is relatively arbitrary but I tried to make a fair pick of which of the 3 rotation defenders I would choose without knowing the result. Roughly, 1. avoid top 7 teams 2. select home games 3. teams playing each other, choose both.

    The conclusion is 36 clean sheets per season vs 44.66 clean sheets over the last 3 seasons. The 2012/13 is a bit of an outlier, and with the other two seasons with 41 and 43 it's much closer. What this means is that rotating cheap defenders could be a good option, particularly if we can use the extra 3/4m well in the rest of the team. It allows us one more big hitter, making a good five rather than four per team.

    I hope you think this is useful. What are your thoughts?