Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 26 – The Weak

After assessing the teams who appear best placed to thrive through this turbulent upcoming period of fixtures, we now turn our attention to those who present a more rocky outlook over the next four to six Gameweeks.

Arsenal look to have the most unfavourable schedule, suffering a pair of blanks and some testing fixtures, while both Manchester City and Southampton assets demand hands-on management over the month ahead.

Arsenal

((bla), liv, (bla), wba, MCI, WHM)

With two blank Gameweeks, and difficult match-ups with Liverpool and Manchester City, in particular, the outlook for Arsenal assets remains gloomy in the short-term, and, bar the obvious appeal of the double Gameweeks (DGW), the Gunners’ run-in also appears testing.

Both City and Liverpool are among the teams that have allowed the fewest number of shots from inside the box over the last four Gameweeks, so Arsenal may struggle to harvest attacking points in those ties.

West Bromwich Albion have also kept clean sheets in their last two clashes at The Hawthorns, leaving the West Ham United showdown as the only reasonably appealing fixture for Arsenal over the next six Gameweeks.

Alexis Sanchez is easily the most viable attacking option among Arsene Wenger’s charges and yet it’s no surprise that over 87,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers have opted to ditch the Chilean ahead of Gameweek 26.

Equally, there looks little need to claim or hold an Arsenal defender through this period.

Aside from the blanks, there is no favourable match-up from a defensive point of view, with City and West Ham having scored 10 and eight goals respectively over the last four Gameweeks, while Liverpool and West Brom also have to be fancied on home soil.

Southampton

((bla), wat, (bla), tot, BOU, CPL)

Claude Puel’s men also endure two blanks over the next three, while, outside of the double Gameweeks, it’s only a spell of three home matches in four from Gameweek 30 that offers any real appeal.

From a defensive standpoint, matches against Watford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace may well yield a shut-outs for those that decide to stick with a Southampton defender through this period.

No available Saints defender currently boasts an ownership of more than 1.8%, though, and that seems unlikely to change in the short-term.

It’s a similar story when assessing the attacking prospects, with those same three fixtures offering the potential for profit.

Despite the blanks, Manolo Gabbiadini’s three goals in two matches has urged more than 108,000 FPL managers to snap up the Italian striker.

He could prosper from Gameweek 30, but non-owners will certainly be content to reserve judgement until that point.

Also be wary of…

Manchester City
City’s outlook swung dramatically with yesterday’s announcement of a potential double Gameweek 27.

Pep Guardiola’s men still have to navigate past Huddersfield in their FA Cup replay next Wednesday before that can be confirmed.

Even so, with a trip to Sunderland and a visit to Stoke City on the cards for Gameweek 27, there is no doubt that we’re viewing City’s assets far differently following Wednesday’s revelation.

Having said that, City remain out of bounds for Gameweek 26 and will also suffer a blank in Gameweek 28.

In addition, following the two blanks, Guardiola’s men suffer an evil run of three matches (LIV ars che) that will test their ability to contend the title race with leaders Chelsea.

While Fantasy managers will clearly target short-term investment in City ahead of Gameweek 27, that schedule looks certain to ensure that exit plans are considered soon after.

Outside of John Stones, who still boasts an FPL ownership of 14.9%, City defenders have barely featured on our radars. That is likely to remain the case, despite the possible double Gameweek.

It’s the City attack that clearly warrants interest, with Sergio Aguero inevitably now earmarked as a potential Gameweek 27 captain.

Wingers Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling also deserve our attention but, following Gameweek 27, they seem likely to give way as we switch attention to alternative double Gameweek assets and consider a midfield recall for Sanchez.

Stoke City
Like City, our views of the Potters changed with news that a possible double Gameweek 27 was looming.

And, like City, around that scenario, Stoke remain a no-go zone.

Even considering the likely improved returns in Gameweek 27, Mark Hughes men fail to sustain that appeal, with Spurs and Chelsea among their opponents in the next three, along with the Etihad trip.

Those holding Stoke assets – particularly Peter Crouch and Joe Allen – will clearly preserve them ahead of the potential double-header with Middlesbrough (home) and City (away) but need to be aware that a blank in Gameweek 28 now looms as a possibility.

Following that, Hughes’ men will be tested by a visit from Chelsea, with trips to relegation-threatened Leicester City and Burnley after that.

While, on paper, those latter fixtures look winnable, Stoke’s away form is far from encouraging. Two clean sheets and 14 goals from 12 road trips would suggest that we should temper our expectations and prepare an exit plan should the Gameweek 27 double materialise.

Crystal Palace
In the short-term, Palace’s schedule appears reasonable, with home clashes against Middlesbrough and Watford over the next four Gameweeks.

Sam Allardyce’s men also face a blank in Gameweek 28, though, along with a trip to leaders Chelsea in Gameweek 30. Meanwhile, the run-in combines favourable home fixtures with difficult away trips, pairing them with title contenders and relegation battlers – a punishing combination.

Those clinging to Palace assets should consider holding in the short-term, with the awareness that the mid and long-term prospects appear bleak unless there is a marked improvement in form and fortune.

Sunderland
The outlook for the Black Cats looks very grim in the short-term, with matches against Everton and Manchester City, followed by a blank in Gameweek 28.

The home fixture against Burnley in Gameweek 29 looks mission critical for David Moyes’ side, then, with equally vital away trips to Watford and Leicester City to follow.

Jermain Defoe will need to prove fixture proof over next three Gameweeks, then, with his 28.9% ownership perhaps likely to diminish should he falter.

As for the Sunderland defence, they will surely remain ignored, with the likes of Lamine Kone filed as a future option when news of the double Gameweek breaks.

Bournemouth
Despite having guaranteed fixtures in Gameweeks 26 and 28, we should be wary of overinvestment in Cherries assets. Their fixture list turns dramatically from Gameweek 30 onwards, handing them a tortuous path through the Easter period (sot, liv, CHE, tot).

Eddie Howe’s charges present reasonable short-term prospects with Josh King the main target thanks to his new role as the Cherries’ lone striker.

King dropped back into a No 10 role against City last time out, though, and with Benik Afobe an option to Howe, there are no guarantees of a sustained spell in that position for the 5.3 midfielder.

Those who have stubbornly retained Junior Stanislas will be hoping for a recall at The Hawthorns on Saturday, while their terrible defensive record of late leaves members of their backline classified as “undesirable”.

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  1. Enzo the Baker
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Need to take out 1 of Ibra / Chambers / Carroll for a hit because I only have 10 starters currently. Which plan do you like ?

    A.
    GW26 : Ibra -> Costa (-4)
    GW27 : Costa -> Aguero (c) for FT

    B.
    GW26 : Chambers -> Baines (-4)
    GW27 : Ibra + Alli -> Aguero + Sterling (-4) If city win.

    Team is :

    Jakupovic
    Alonso Coleman Brunt
    Mané Alli Eriksen Siggy Phillips
    Lukaku Ibra**

    Bench : Carroll** Chambers** Kingsley** Robinson**
    2.5m itB

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don't like the back to back hits at all. So A

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It seems Aguero might be essential in GW 27, so I wouldn't mind getting Costa in Assuming you would get ris of Ibra anyway to fund Aguero.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        *rid

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      So who scores more? Costa(SWA) or Baines(SUN, WBA)... I'd probably pick Baines...

      I think of it this way because Alli --> Sterling(-4) is arguably worth it in A anyway. So I'd pick B) unless you're tempted to captain Costa in A)

    4. Enzo the Baker
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys, much to mull over. Have to rush to a mtg now, will reply when I get back

  2. Loker Joker
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton / Pick
    Alonso / Coleman / Nyom / Pieters / Amat
    Mane / Alli / Siggy / Phillips / Clayton
    Costa / Ibra / Carroll
    3.3 ITB (already on a -4)

    Looking to get in Lukaku but not sure who to get rid off.
    a) Ibra -> Lukaku (worried about Ibra v Cherries in gmk 27)
    b) Carroll -> Lukaku (but 0.3m short, would mean taking another hit to make the move happen)

    Thoughts/Advice/Help? (:

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      b)

      1. Loker Joker
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for the reply TM! Who would you pick to downgrade to get that extra 0,3? Was thinking pieters -> Fernandez but pieters has that potential double gmk next week. What dyou think?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Probably Heaton looking at your team.

          1. Loker Joker
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Hmmm Grant? Randolph? Jaku?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Depends if you want a GW28 keeper or a DGW one. Need to look beyond 28.

              1. Loker Joker
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                What dyou think abt jakupovic.. beyond 28, stoke's fixture seems horrible. Hull plays in 28 as well..

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      So B) would be for another (-8) meaning (-12) in total?!? Not for me... Possibly A) if you really want to captain him this gameweek as you won't be captaining Ibra in GW27 anyway (presumably)

      1. Loker Joker
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        B would mean a -8. I was thinking abt that, so the plan would be to get in Aguero in gmk 27 by downgrading Alli, regardless of A or B. So the choice would be whether to sacrifice Ibra or Costa for Ageuro. What dyou think Lawro? (:

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I prefer ditching Costa over Ibra in GW27... Ibra has the better fixture and long term prospects imo

          I think taking a (-12) this week is a mistake though

          1. Loker Joker
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Doing option B would only mean a -8 this week not -12 (inclusive of the -4 I'm already on). I did sanchez -> mane last night. So option B would mean:
            Sanchez -> Mane
            Carroll -> Kaku
            Additional transfer to make up the 0.3m short.

            1. Lawrø
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Oh in that case it's certainly worth it 🙂

              Heaton --> Jaku as mentioned above seems reasonable; he rotates quite well with Pickford 😀

              1. Loker Joker
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Yes, I agree, was a little persuaded by Andy's argument abt how jaku might outscore heaton for the rest of the season. What dyou think of the gmk 27 move of downgrading alli and ditching costa for Aguero? (:

                1. Lawrø
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  I like it

                  1. Loker Joker
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 8 months ago

                    Alternatively what dyou think about this?
                    Gmk 26: Sanchez/Ibra -> Mane/Lukaku (-4)
                    Gmk 27: A.Carroll/Costa/Alli -> Ibra/Aguero/(Alli downgrade like Snoddy) (-8)

                    Same amt of points deducted both weeks.

  3. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    an injury to a spurs player tonight, not that i wish it to hapepen, would throw a real spanner in the works.

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Only a handful of them matter.

    2. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not if it was Dembele

    3. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not really. Makes Kane/Eriksen->Aguero/Sterling easier

  4. johnbarnes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hey lads, would you start Morrison or Phillips?

    Heaton
    Coleman-Alonso-McAuley-Holebas (Holgate)
    Eriksen-Mané-Phillips/Morrison-Siggy
    Defoe-Lukaku (c)

    cheers

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Morrison has form, but not so sure

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go for Morrison... over Holebas

  5. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with Stanislas? Not worth take a hit for Snoddy/Antonio?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not worth a hit. Keep.

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Keep

  6. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who should I transfer in?

    1) Aguero, Kane or Costa?

    2) Mane, Hazard or other?

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      This week?

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah this week. Looking to ship Ibra and Sanchez.

        1. Epic Fail
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          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Why bring in someone like Kun this week though?

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I would replace Sanchez over Ibra, so 2.

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mane this week, Aguero next

    4. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mane seems to be the cool thing to do

  7. joeleenus
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Currently have 1 FT & 0.5 ITB

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso / Coleman / Brunt / Chambers (Amat)
    Sanchez / Alli / Siggy / Phillps/ King.
    Ibra / Defoe / Benteke

    Week 26 - Sanchez & Ibra to Firminio & Lukaku (-4 & 4.9 ITB)
    Week 27 - Firminio & Lukaku to Sterling & Aguero (-4 & 2.7 ITB)
    Week 28 - Alli to Mane (2.2 ITB)

    Good?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Transfer out Phillips instead of Firmino in GW28.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        GW27***

      2. joeleenus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Phillips to Sterling?

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

      Not so sure about taking Firmino for one game. I would keep Firmino and do only Lukaku -> Aguero if you have money

      1. joeleenus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ta!

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why remove Lukaku ahead of GW 28? Defoe to Kun not possible?

      1. joeleenus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not enough! Could do Alli out instead?

    4. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. 27 transfers are wrong. Get rid alli before Firmino. Defoe not kaku

      1. joeleenus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        So...

        Week 26 - Sanchez & Ibra to Firminio & Lukaku (-4 & 4.9 ITB)
        Week 27 - Alli & Defoe to Sterling & Aguero (-4 & 0.7 ITB)
        Week 28 - ?

  8. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney issues a statement that he wants to stay.

    Gimme 300k per week I'll lick that bench every game week let alone sitting

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

      I can't imagine Rooney going to a non English speaking country. It's hard enough for him to speak English. Let alone another language.

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

        lol , and are there any hair growth clinics in China

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Chinese has them far cheap I reckon

      2. WALOR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        he's already had lessons in GrandMa-ndarin

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      300k? He's asking for a pay decrease?

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

    Jakupovic Heaton
    Alonso Holebas Baines Coleman McAuley
    Phillips Siggy Coutinho Alli Alexis
    Lukaku Ibra Anichebe

    0ITB 0FT

    Which is better?

    A) Alli & Lukaku => Snodgrass & Aguero for -4 for GW 27
    Aguero => Lukaku for GW28
    B) Alexis => Mane for -4 for GW26
    Alli & Lukaku => Sterling & Aguero for -4 for GW27
    Aguero => Lukaku for GW28
    C) Just Alli => Sterling in GW27

  10. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Better option?

    A) Firmino & Sane

    B) Coutinho & Sterling

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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

      A is sharper IMO
      B is more safe

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Very tough! Could go either way

    4. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hmmm. Close. A just due to Firmino imo

    5. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I like B) no A) no B)... ah questions are tough on here tonight 😆

      There's next to nothing in it. I rate Coutinho about the same as Firmino and he's a nice little differential and I rate Sterling above Sane so B) for me.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        It's actually pretty close. I tossed a coin and the result was B.

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

    How does this sound?

    GW 27 Chambers, Stan and Sanchez to Maguire, Mane and Firmino -4
    GW 28 Alli, Eriksen and Ibra to Siggy, Sterling and Aguero -8
    GW 29 Pieters to Mawson

    This gives me 11 players gw 28, total of -12 hits over 3 weeks, one of the 11 is carroll so not guarantees he is even alive that stage so potentially 10 players

    The big risk is taking out some good players for -8 in gw 28. Could backfire heavily but allows for 2 city

    Thoughts?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Transferring Alli & Eriksen out before they have such good fixture is risky.

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

        they have everton at home that week. It's at home but not great?

        1. Concrete
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I'm doing Eriksen to sterling ... think it's worth it

        2. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Not great but after GW28 blank they have:

          SOU, bur, swa, WAT, BOU, lei and a double gameweek after that.

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      what if city have the double GW in 27 then bringing in sterling and aguero for gw28 is a waste of 2 transfers as they will blank

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

      If you need cash, what about Snoddy instead of a LIV mid? Would that save a hit or two? That's what I'm doing. He also has GW28.

      If Carroll is even alive 😆

    4. Pocky
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think/hope you mean 26/27/28 not 27/28/29 as listed.

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who you looking at as your front three for 26, 27, 28?

    GW26: Ibra - Costa - Lukaku
    GW27: Ibra - Aguero - Lukaku
    GW28: Lukaku - Aguero (if not DGW27)

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

      GW 26 Ibra , Lukaku , Kane
      GW 27 Ibra , Aguero . Lukaku
      Gw 28 Lukaku - no way Aguero in if no double

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

        Really? Not gonna get Kun if no double? But Kane & Ibra blank GW28, Kun would still play?

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

          Oops , behind the 8 ball here . Will have to look again, thanks Jaf

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

            😛 😉

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      GW26: Ibra - Costa - Lukaku
      GW27: Ibra - Aguero - Lukaku
      GW28: Lukaku - Ibra to Costa - Aguero to Kane(-4)

      But not sure yet.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Scratch the Kane transfer 😛

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

        So you're going Costa instead of Ibra to Aguero? Why? Same as me I think...

    3. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      26. Lukaku Kane. Crouch bench
      27. Lukaku. Aguero. Crouch.
      28. Lukaku. Carroll. Aguero bench

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

        Good work having Crouch....any other Stoke or Man City currently?

    4. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      GW26: Ibra - Costa - Lukaku
      GW27: Ibra - Aguero - Lukaku
      GW28: Lukaku - Aguero (if not DGW27)

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

        So exact same.....why Costa and not Ibra > Aguero Lawro?

        I'm having to get Snoddy instead of LIV mid to be able to do that transfer 😮

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I prefer Ibra(BOU) as opposed to Costa(whu) and I also prefer Ibra long term so it feels like a no brainer at the moment... although I reserve my right to completely U-Turn on this line of thinking next week 😆

  13. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    what is the best, moves going forward for my team to ensure I am ready for the potential city DGW and still have enough players for GW 28

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/338443/event/25

    Any suggestions greatly appreciated

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Post team/make suggestions.

    2. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez and Amat to Firmino and Baines..

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        ..just to be able to do Hazard/Anichebe to sterling/Aguero(3C) gw 27.

  14. Arn De Gothia
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On a different topic: Fkk im slow, two years ago i was forced to a Springsteen consert, no I can just state hes no.1. Holy Christ what an artist

  15. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez -94%. Reckon he'll go down 0.1 tonight?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yep.

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Surprised if he doesn't

  16. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    For those still in LMS, what rank are you?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You don't know?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        488 teams in LMS.

    2. Cars and Mané
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      About 5k. Think I'm still in LMS anyway...

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Haven't fully updated for last GW. League needs to be on your FPL page.

        1. Cars and Mané
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          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          It is, phew.

    3. ongisnade87
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      4,002

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

      My LMS Rank is 391 TM

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Well done, top 100 if you have the chips.

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          "LMS rank''

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Oops, might be even higher 😉

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

          Cheers mate no I played my AOA ages ago only the BB & TC chips remaining.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            7 years, 8 months ago

            Could win it if timed well. GW37 is the final so will be a bench boost competition.

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

              I'd love nothing more than winning it BB will definitely be used for that GW in particular you have a every chance too though mate good luck 🙂

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 15 Years
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                Becomes a lottery at the end. Good luck 🙂

    5. Jazz!
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      25k.

    6. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      620

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        How many Top 1k are left TM?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          14

          1. Lawrø
            • 12 Years
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            Thanks mate

    7. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      100k, still going strong

    8. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It says 223rd, I'm still going strong. I may have been imagining it, but did some people get a second chance this season? Or is it the case that after a particular gameweek you don't accept new entrants?

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

        No 2nd chances. GW21 was the close.

        1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Any advantages to those that enter in GW1 like myself haha?

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

            Same difference.

            1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Looking forward to seeing who comes out on top

      2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ah you mean OR, 16k

    9. My Pretty Pony
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Something in the 6ks, TM. Cheers for running it.

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

        You are hitting form now. Could win LMS and be top of HoF with luck.

      2. My Pretty Pony
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ha, a lot of luck needed for me, TM! Man City DGW spoiled my best laid plans, but I think I'll be dipping into the hits bank to navigate through.

    10. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      100k. But I am a late riser, which bodes well for LMS.

    11. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      200.

  17. Netley Lucas
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney's statement in full

    "Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which I'm grateful, I want to end recent speculation and say that I am staying at Manchester United.

    "I hope I will play a full part in helping the team in its fight for success on four fronts.

    "It's an exciting time at the club and I want to remain a part of it."

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

      Off to China then....

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

      There's no way Rooney actually said that himself.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        😀 Errrrmm. like, errrrrrm

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

          😀

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

        A He can't read or write.
        B. The stingy sods wouldn't pay him £1M per week.

  18. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Alli + Defoe -> Sterling + Aguero (-4) worth it for GW27?

    1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not now I should mention, I'm just planning in advance.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling and Kun might be injured by then but yes.

    3. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Though remember you need sterling to probably pay for 8 points of transfers in that dgw

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Loosing Alli & Defoe could hurt after the blank gameweek.

    5. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I just realised I have the funds to directly go Defoe -> Aguero 😮

  19. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone getting Firmino over Mane?

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

      Yes.

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

        Let me rephrase it. Any particular reason to choose Firmino over Mane?

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

          Gut and underlying stats. That's about it.

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

            And OOP.

            1. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Mané is literally a striker as well. Firmino has no positional advantage to him imo.

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

                But he does have whiter teeth to dazzle defenders.

            2. S.Kuqi
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Are you getting Mane in?

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

                Possibly in a couple of weeks. But not for now.

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

          Money

    2. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I have both. Would prioritise mane though. Unless intentionally looking for a differential.

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

        I prefer Mane aswell and expect my rival to get him so I need to things differently cos I'm chasing. Altough that price difference between Firm and Mane could come handy later

        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yes. Firmino could easily score big.

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

            So could Mane , Coutinho, Lallana. It's anybody's guess

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes I'm getting Coutinho or Firmino because I won't be able to afford Aguero then.

    5. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I like Coutinho the best - not sure why hes been written off.

      Hes been their best player this season up until inj

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

        but after his injury he has been really off form which isn't surprise.

        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          7 years, 8 months ago

          form is temporary though right? His class will shine through imo and its been the same all season - Liverpool mids are a lottery so why not go cheap in Lallana / Coutinho

      2. FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        but not since the injury - doesn't that put you off

        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          7 years, 8 months ago

          If we only go on recent form then nobodies form would change right? predicting the change is the way!

  20. zotter
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Foster. Grant
    Alonso. Coleman. Brunt. Holebas. Amat
    Firmino. Mane. Alli. Fletcher. Siggy
    Crouch. Kane. Kaku

    How do the following transfers sound

    27. Alli Kane to sterling Aguero for a hit
    28. Crouch to Carroll. Amat to Robertson for a hit

    Allows me to field XI in 28

    Will bring in spurs assets for city thereafter. Then still also have wild card for the doubles

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      wouldnt bring in Carroll not certain as to when he will be back, they say its not a big injury but its andy carroll so always take caution

      1. zotter
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ok or someone in 28 who plays

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          to be honest id just save the transfer unless Man City get knocked out of cup Lukaku is the only striker really worth having.

          1. zotter
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Just go with no one Playing ?

            1. Bruno Bruno!!
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              the thing is it really worth taking hits to bring in a player who realistically will only get you 2 points, im only planning to go in gw28 with 8-9 players but im being more picky about who i bring in

  21. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any transfer suggestions.The potential City DGW has destroyed my plans. Potentially only 9 players this GW. Have 2 FT

    Initial thoughts are Sanchez to Mane for GW26 and roll over remaining FT for GW27 incase of double GW.

    Valdes (Pickford)

    Alonso, Brunt, Coleman, Evans, (Amat)

    Alli, Hazard, Phillips, Stanislas (Sanchez)

    Lukaku (Ibrahimovic, Anichebe)

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes just do that anyway.

      Anichebe to Carroll might also be worth a hit as half the hit will pay for itself. Plus in 28 the other half will be paid

      1. zotter
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Unless Carroll gets injured of course. Rondon llorente Barnes are other options. Or crouch for the double ?

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          carroll is already injured

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez to Mane sounds good, but I wouldn't play with 10

      I'd do Anichebe to Barnes, you will get four points from GW26 and GW28 appearance points, so a resulting hit next week effectively wouldn't cost you anything.

      1. zotter
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This. Or crouch for the double ? Then Barnes later

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

      Sanchez to Mane and if you think Stanislas is useless, replace him.

      1. zotter
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You can delete "if you think " from that statement !!!

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I think he's already discounted Stanislas as a starter (9 mentioned he's got 10 if he's included), so worth considering.

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

      I'm debating of doing the same mate even if it means missing out on Kaku's haul again never know what could happen this GW you could need 2 for GW 27 or 28 I'd bank it if I were you.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Why not take the effective freebie for Barnes ? He's a former Argyle forward but even they have got a chance or scoring !

  22. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What's everyone doing with Aguero if City win in FA and have a dgw in 27?

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

      Bringing him in.

    2. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Buy anyway. If city lose they play 28 when there are hardly any other decent strikers

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Captaining him... at least...

      1. zotter
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Probably triple captain for me

    4. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bringing him in. And TCing.

    5. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing - he probably won't do a lot and I'm happy with Kane Costa Lukaku who are in place

    6. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bringing him in and TCapping him

  23. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Defoe -> Costa for the my second transfer, or save and get Aguero next week? Have 11 this week, no DGWers for 27.

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Save imo. Get Aguero next week.

  24. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    If Jesus hadn't got injured, this would be so so so much easier.

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Probably easier now as Jesus posed a rotation risk in a dgw

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

        Yeah but we'd have all gone for him cause he's way cheaper and was scoring goals.

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

          Yep. But if chasing we dont want easy decisions ? Leaders start getting edgy when the obvious is not an option. All good

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

      Don't worry . My son will come back better than ever.

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Are you Ville R?

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

          He's only my love child.

    3. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      But there's the word 'If' 😉 😀

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Baldie is going to use those 2 games as an experiment and come up with the most stupid formation imaginable.

      You will see navas up front continuously running to the front post expecting people to cross balls as crap as he does. We will see sterling and sane as wing backs and aguero playing cm alongside yaya toure because pep thinks it would be beneficial for aguero to play alongside someone with incredible work ethic

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Pure speculation

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

        😀 Baldie

  25. Jive Turkey
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hello all;

    Current team in shambles and would love to hear your thoughts on the below.

    Jakupovic (Grant)
    Alonso/Luiz (Cedric/Amat/Valencia)
    Mane/Eriksen/Philips (Sanchez/Stanislas)
    Lukaku (Ibra/Carroll)

    1FT

    Immediate issue is I'm only fielding 7 this gw (need -12). Also means besides Grant, I have no dgw players next week, plus only 4 players in gw 28 (5 if Carroll can stay fit).

    Would you consider a wildcard in my position?

    Thinking something like this;

    Jaku (Grant)
    Alonso/Funes/Brunt (Stones/Maguire)
    Mane/Hazard/Chadli/Antonio (Sterling)
    Kane/Lukaku/Deeney

    Gives me strong gw 26, Enough cash for Kane to Aguero with FT for 27. Siggy in for gw 28 with FT.

    Makes sense or hold wc and take -12 this week.

    Long post but I'm torn.

    Thanks in advance for any help on offer.

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wild card. But plan very carefully to craft strong doubles for 34. For example only aim to field 7 in 28 but ensure they are the best 7

      Something like

      Jak. Forster.
      Coleman. Hull defender. Swansea defender. Arsenal defender who has two doubles. Stones
      Sterling. Mane. Firmino. Snodgrass. Siggy
      Kaku. Aguero. Gabbiadini

      No idea how much th at lot costs

      1. Jive Turkey
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks a lot man. I think I will hold but this actually sheds some light and something clicked.

        Thanks again.

  26. KJT123
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Grant Pickford
    Alonso Baines PVA Nyom Ake
    Sanchez Alli Phillips Stanislas Kightly
    Aguero Ibra Lukaku

    2 FT, 0.2m ITB

    Ibra > Costa?

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez to mane way before that. Probably stan to Lallana too

  27. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ok, so I think my transfers to accommodate Kun come down to this:

    A) Mane + Snodgrass
    B) Coutinho + Siggy

    Which one is better? Thinking A.

    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A. Just.

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, it's very close.

  28. Hochoki
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    what is the best transfer decision for a -4 hit ??

    1. sanchez + ibra to mane + lukaku
    2. sanchez + diomande to snodgrass + lukaku

    my team is:

    Foster Pickford
    Alonso Baines Brunt PVA Friend
    Sanchez Firmino Alli Siggy Phillips
    Ibra Costa Diomande

  29. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi...so a popular route seems to be to wildcard in gw36 and then bench boost for a potential massive dgw in 37.

    Are we sure that the other main dgw won't be in gw36?..therefore curtailing our ability to triple captain sanchez (or another) and wildcarding in the same week....

    Don't think I want to triple captain Kun next week.....would rather wait for sanchez who is more likely to play both games....

    Thanks

    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It'll all end in tears 😉

    2. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      GW 37 midweek is free for the postponed PL matches to be rescheduled, unlike GW 36.

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

        That's the detail I was looking for i think

    3. zotter
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd rather tc sooner rather than later. An on form city with Aguero up front with two lovely fixtures is a god send