Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 28 – The Strong

With the much-discussed Gameweek 28 just around the corner, it’s now time to digest which teams look well placed to shine not just weekend, but over the next four-to-six rounds of matches.

Spurs’ fixtures following the blank look hugely promising, while for those looking to transfer in players for Gameweek 28, it’s worth remembering that both Swansea City and West Ham United also have a smooth schedule ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur

((bla), SOT, bur, swa, WAT, BOU)

While Spurs face a blank in Gameweek 28, the fact that they have three strong home fixtures over the coming period, along with two reasonable away trips, means that the outlook looks very bright for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

From an attacking perspective, all five fixtures appear very promising.

Bournemouth have been the leakiest defence in recent months, shipping 21 goals in their last eight matches, while Southampton and Watford have conceded eight goals apiece in four.

Burnley and Swansea City have both let in seven goals in their last four, while the Clarets, along with Bournemouth, feature among the four teams allowing the most shots from inside the box over the last four matches, with 40 and 44 respectively.

Having been in red-hot form in recent weeks, the fixtures suggest that Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen should all remain go-to options over the next month or so, then.

The prospects for the Spurs defence also affords reason for optimism.

Pochettino’s rearguard have already managed nine clean sheets at White Hart Lane and could well add to that tally against Watford and Bournemouth, in particular.

The Burnley and Swansea match-ups on the road are slightly trickier, but given his additional attacking threat, Kyle Walker should continue to shine as one of the leading premium options.

West Ham United

(bou, LEI, hul, ars, SWA, sun)

The Hammers benefit from being one of only eight teams playing in Gameweek 28, when they travel to Bournemouth, one of five fixtures against sides currently sitting in the bottom seven.

West Ham have failed to keep a clean sheet in six but the matches against Hull and Sunderland, in particular, appear promising.

Both teams have scored just four goals in as many matches, while the Black Cats have created only two big chances over that period.

The Bournemouth match-up also looks reasonable given that the Cherries have registered fewer shots inside the box (17) than any other side over their previous four.

The Leicester City and Swansea City clashes could also supply defensive returns, though the knock received by Winston Reid on Monday night could yet be a concern – as mentioned in Monday’s Treatment Table, Slaven Bilic is hopeful that this was merely cramp.

It’s at the other end of the pitch where investment in Hammers assets is more likely, though.

As already stated, fixtures against Swansea and Bournemouth should provide plenty of opportunities for Bilic’s side, while Sunderland and Hull lead the way for shots conceded inside the box over the last four matches, with 49 and 45 respectively.

Leicester have also shipped seven goals in their last four, while a trip to the Emirates does not appear as daunting in light of Arsenal’s current form and confidence.

Picking the right West Ham attacker to invest in may be an issue, though, with Michail Antonio, Robert Snodgrass, Manuel Lanzini and Andy Carroll all viable options at this time.

Swansea City

(hul, bou, MID, TOT, whm, wat)

The presence of a Gameweek 28 fixture boosts the prospects of Swansea assets, with the short-term outlook very healthy.

The Welsh side have scored 12 goals in their last six matches, and face promising match-ups away to Hull and Bournemouth.

Middlesbrough will offer sterner resistance, although their poor performance away to Stoke last weekend offers hope that the Swans could get some joy against Aitor Karanka’s men.

Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente look sure-fire options for the next three Gameweeks, then, while further down the line, the West Ham and Watford fixtures also look reasonable if their form can be maintained.

There could also be some merit to investing in a Swansea defender.

The ‘Boro match-up in Gameweek 30 stands out given that they’ve failed to score in six of their last seven on the road, while Paul Clement’s side may be able to muster another shut-out from the four other reasonable clashes.

Alfie Mawson remains towards the top of the Watchlist, having netted three times in his last eight appearances, although with two goals in three, Martin Olsson provides a viable alternative.

Also Consider

Arsenal
Once the Gameweek 28 blank is out of the way, the Gunners look to have four strong fixtures (wba, MCI, WHM, cpl, mid) over the following five Gameweeks.

They look particularly promising from an attacking standpoint, with West Bromwich Albion having conceded five goals in their last three matches, while the West Ham, Crystal Palace and, to a slightly lesser extent ‘Boro clashes, should provide plenty of chances for Arsene Wenger’s men.

That’s providing they can get out from their current slump, though, while doubts surrounding Alexis Sanchez’s future at the club are a concern given his standing as the highest scoring player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), and the stand-out Arsenal attacking option.

Having conceded exactly three goals in three of the last four on the road, and with a clean sheet not expected against free-scoring City, it’s unlikely that Arsenal’s premium defenders will attract much interest for the month ahead.

Everton
The Toffees play four of their next six (WBA, HUL, LEI, BUR) at Goodison Park, although tough trips to Anfield and Old Trafford may cause mild concern for those that have loaded up on Everton assets.

Certainly, Romelu Lukaku still looks to have an excellent chance to maintain his rich vein of form and he is capable of delivering, even in those two testing away matches.

The prospect of defensive points also look positive across those four home match-ups, so with attacking returns also a strong possibility for Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines, they should remain key components in our squads, at least until the double Gameweeks become a factor.

Leicester City
Back-to-back victories under caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare have reignited our confidence in Leicester assets, along with the fact that they face kind run of fixtures (whm, STO, SUN, eve, cpl) following the Gameweek 28 blank.

It’s the Foxes attack that appear most likely to warrant investment, with only Everton and Palace in Gameweeks 32 and 33 likely to present a reasonable level of resilience.

Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez could be back on our radars as short-term differentials, then.

At the back, the two home fixtures provide the best opportunity for defensive returns, but despite the fact that he’s registered a goal and an assist over the last two Gameweeks, Christian Fuchs may still struggle to attract the interest of FPL bosses with his 5.2 price tag.

Watford
Walter Mazzarri’s side are another who face four pretty favourable match-ups (cpl, SUN, WBA, SWA) after this weekend’s blank.

The Hornets have scored six goals in their last three home matches and could maintain that goal scoring form against their next three opponents at Vicarage Road.

Having found the net in five of the last six Gameweeks, the in-form Troy Deeney could be worth a look as a differential after the international break, then.

The three home fixtures could yet yield some defensive points, but only the Sunderland clash can really be classified as “favourable”.

1,545 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    No Sterling
    No Silva
    No Service, for Aguero

    Ffs!

    1. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      KDB

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

      Don't forget the Navas.....

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kdb and sane playing. ...

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

      KDB >>>

    5. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes Sane
      Yes KDB
      Yes This is Aguero we're talking about

    6. Lazarus Star
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      InSane....

      ....we trust!

  2. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So those that did Alli/Hazard>Sterling for a hit lost 10/8 points and are now stuck with sterling

    The dark side of DGWs

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That's me, selling for King though

      1. Lazarus Star
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Already done Sterling to King and Sane to Mane (S>M)

    2. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You are amazing.

    3. Lazarus Star
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      We never learn.

    4. Mince n Tatties
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero needs at least a Hattie
      Got Sterling (6pts) in for Firmino (12pts)
      And Aguero (7pts) but TC (21pts) for Kane (13pts)
      If the DBL GWK hadn't come about - would have kept both and captained Costa...
      Could definitely be rough instead of smooth if Aguero doesn't deliver tonight

    5. Athletic Bilbo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Phillips had better not kick off...

  3. Lizard Lips
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Praying for an 8 point return from Kun tonight. 15 base score for my TC is a very nice return I think.

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      it's decent

  4. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Just seen Berahino starts 🙁

    My rival has him captain, he is certain to score.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Can't be a very competitive ML for sure if someone goes Berahino C 😀

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Actually he was no.1 in the world and is now 601st.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He's just got big balls.

  5. Bubz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmm 5 unassisted goals for Kun is going to be difficult

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

      Can KDB have 2 at least?

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

      Navas can have the assists 😀

  6. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'm chucking my City players asap. Just not worth the hassle.

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

      Yep, both gone this week.

    2. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling already gone from my team. Good riddance

    3. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ignoring them for the future DGW too yeah?

    4. drughi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling was going anyway but the lineups made me do sterling>firmino in a hurry

    5. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Talked myself into keeping sterling as pool and Arsenal fixtures arnt actually that bad...that was an hour ago!hes gone for coutinho

    6. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Worth it with those fixtures, do could easily score a few against Arsenal mind

    7. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Was always the plan.

    8. Paul
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      appearing on scoutcast tonight?? 😛

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

        No mate I'm sick.

    9. Lazarus Star
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ditched mine on a Sunday except Agero who will turn into Kane as soon as the GW27 deadline ends.

    10. Mince n Tatties
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Are you on the Scoutcast tonight Lee?

      1. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Sick again...
        Hopefully back to 60+ GWK soon...

  7. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone selling Alonso at any point?
    Do we expect Chelsea to get a lot of 1-0, 2-0 wins now?

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Madness imo, unless funds are really low. DGW coming

      1. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Is that not nailed on to be gw37 tho?

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

      Not leaving my team

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

      If you watched the game yesterday (or any Chelsea game tbh), you wouldn't consider that 🙂

    4. Lizard Lips
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm looking to crow bar him into my team. DGW incoming and he'll likely get one more big return before the end of the season.

    5. Alexieishere
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe at WC, but keeping him right now because I need my FT to get rid of phillips, rondon, allen first

    6. Lazarus Star
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That's still 6pts and likely BAPS, and a good attack threat.

    7. marquinhos
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      keep Alonso

    8. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No chance

    9. Unsuccessful
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      To be fair he's not returning much recebtjy

      1. Unsuccessful
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Recently

    10. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sooo I will scrap that idea then!

  8. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    An Allen goal with pieters assist would be a welcome surprise

    Sandwiched between aguero and Sane braces though

    1. Tired and weary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Swap Allen for Crouch and I'm with ya!

  9. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed:

    I sit on FFS for hours, lurking and posting. Not once did I see someone say Sterling was a rotation risk, outside the obvious Pep factor; Sane was one though. So can captain hindsights please stop being so arrogant

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        De Roon > Sterling turned out ok.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Haz > Sterling didn't .......

      • Lazarus Star
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I think under Pep the concensus was every City player was a rotation risk.

      • Red or Dead
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        KDB and Sterling the only 2 who have been rested for 1 game. It was always going to be a risk whoever you put in

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

      Just seen coming out the tunnel at the Etihad

      http://worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stoke-city-bus.jpg

      😮

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

        Hughes ain't like that, hopefully he'll want to prove a point.

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

      ML rival captained Sterling. No other involvement. I have Pieters Sané Sterling and Aguero (TC). Part of me is relieved he's not going to gain any Raheem points - part of me is a little worried Aguero's service might suffer.

      1. Alexieishere
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        KDB is playing dude

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

          Aye, just a little worried no more.

    4. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      How many points for an Aguero hatrick and 2 assists on TC?

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Enough for me to need more lube.

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

          😀

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

        Enough

      3. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Alternatively, how many for a yellow card and penalty miss before being hooked at 58 minutes when they're 5-0 up after Sane (3) & KDB (2)

      4. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        69

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Kinky

        2. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Realised I've already passed Andy Carroll and his horror show of a TC last year..

      5. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        78 with baps I think

      6. Red or Dead
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I'd be happy with just another goal

    5. Unsuccessful
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Simply playing means Kun becomes my new most successful Triple Captain. Payet bagged me 8 x3 last year, which I assume was a BP and a bonus point but I forget.

      1. Unsuccessful
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Assist and a BP

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

        Red inc

      3. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Missed pen and card incoming

    6. Alexieishere
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      not going for sterling for a hit because i'll surely transfer him again for gw 28/29 so that pretty much a -8, safe to say my decision is right

    7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Have a hard time deciding who I want to GTFO of my team first. Phillips or Sterling...

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        hits seem like FT when you have deadweight in your team

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        surely easier to ship Sterling...esp if you don't own Siggy

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Own Siggy already. Phillips stays for one more for his potential 2 pts if he shows up. Can't wait to get rid of him.

    8. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sane RC, Kun hattie, Grant RC. Make it happen Pep

    9. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      -8 to get Kun, Sané, Sterling and again -8 get rid of all. Expect to gain both weeks

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

        -8 before you add Kaku/Kane/Costa Hazard/Alli etc scores too 😛

        We need Kun goals tonight!

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

          It will be interesting to see if you FPL DGW gamblers like you are in profit by then end of the evening.

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

      Am I alone in keeping Sterling beyond the blanks? 🙂

      1. Unsuccessful
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He's out for me. Sterling to Siggy.

        1. Ha.
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Did this too

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        alone on the moon with that one m8

      3. Netley Lucas
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Keeping Sane here, pricing.

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          If I had sane I would keep but sterling for me and he's gone

      4. interloper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Nope. He's on form and City are buzzing atm. He's staying for a bit.

      5. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Departed couple of days ago. Kept Sane.

        • ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Keeping Sane myself

        • THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Nope I am. Pep rested him tonight no doubt he will rest Sane, Aguero, KDB etc in the future. And he's been a beast recently returns in most games

        • Yank Revolution
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Id like to keep one City MF, good value for price...unsure which tho.

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

            Went with KDB alongside him so that makes it easier. Sane / Sterling a bit of a tougher choice.

      6. UnitedFan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Martins Indi starts

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Starting an injured player against Kun, rookie mistake.

        2. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          In(di)San(e)(C)ity

      7. Pep Talk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I might as well pray for a really inSane show tonight.

        (Sterling (C), Non Aguero)

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

          At least you can enjoy the Barca come back 🙂

          1. Pep Talk
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Not a fan of Barca even more!

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

              I hope you have a bad so night so 😉

      8. Red or Dead
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        So I lost 10 points doing Sterling to Alli and already got rid of Sterling for Sigurdsson but I don't care as... Agueroooooo

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Siggy's a great pickup

        2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Did the same move. Kun must deliver the goods tonight otherwise this will be horrendous.

      9. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hey Som better pass that lube to Jaf , give him a little time to "adjust"

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          If he did more yoga classes like I told him he wouldn't need to adjust 🙁

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

          😮 😛

          Great name for a first album.....

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

            On the count of 3............

      10. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Maguire or Robertson?

        1. UnitedFan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Roberston because he's cheaper

      11. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Barcelona vs P$G is going to extra time lads 🙂

        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Steve McManaman disagrees with you 😉

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Barca have a forward at left back, Rafinha. Wild.

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

          Barcelona need to keep a CS for that, I doubt they will get it even if they go through

      12. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Someone needs to tell Berahino that tufts of facial pubic hair isn't a good look.

      13. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        So many rivals have Sterling , can't say this news did not cheer me

        Come on Kun TC

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Them this week, you another.. Sympathise with them Leaf

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

          I only had enough for Sane 😆

      14. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Bayern trolled Arsenal last night on twitter asking what time it was. "Ten to". Props to them

      15. Clump
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Meh... Sterling..... Camp running style..... meh..... Sterling...... Snake at Pool.... meh..... Sterling.....-4.......meh......Sterling........Poor man's Michael Jackson...... Meh......
        That is all.

      16. Pep Talk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        If I am to sing a song to Pep right now, the lyrics will go out like this:

        "Have I told you lately that i hate you?"

        What's yours?

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

          He left Sterling out. I love him

        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          A whole lotta love...

      17. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Will take no points from Pieters tonight ( at least City will have scored 4 goals in that case )