Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 29

Our regular post-Gameweek assessment of the latest injuries is rolled out next, as we assess concerns surrounding the two top scoring Fantasy Premier League midfielders.

Mauricio Pochettino offers an optimistic prognosis on Harry Kane’s injured ankle but Southampton’s man of the moment is set for an assessment after hobbling off early at the Lane.

Alexis Sanchez

After limping out of Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat at the Hawthorns, the Chilean’s Fantasy owners were put on alert by Arsene Wenger’s worrying post-match prognosis:

“He was injured from the tackle in the first half. It’s a bad tackle. His ankle is in a terrible state. He should not have played in the second half. He insisted that he wanted to come out. In the end we had to take him off but he should not have even played. Chile goes to Argentina for a massive game but it’s not until next week. If it’s only a kick he will play. His ankle is swollen. If the ligament is damaged he will not play.”

Despite netting for the eighteenth time this term in that loss against the Baggies, Wenger’s comments means that Sanchez has been subject to an exodus since the weekend deadline – he’s the second most sold player in FPL, with over 24,000 parting company.

However, recent developments indicate that he is likely to push himself through the pain barrier as Chile prepare for a vital World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.

First of all, the local press suggested that Chile medical staff reckon Sanchez is “in good condition and can play”, while the player himself took to social media to say:

“The only failure is not to try.”

This was further backed up by reports from today, which indicate that Sanchez has now returned to training, with the Evening Standard saying, “He did not appear to be bearing any signs of strapping to protect the injury and reports in his homeland suggest he is going through his sessions at full pelt”.

Clearly, as the top scoring player in FPL, Sanchez’ fitness is of vital importance to us at a point where Arsenal – along with Southampton and Manchester United – are one of only three teams set to play 11 times in the final nine Gameweeks.

Although Chile also play at home to Venezuela next Tuesday evening, Arsenal’s Gameweek 30 clash against Man City takes place on late Sunday afternoon, allowing the South American plenty of time to rest and recuperate.

With his side struggling to claim their customary fourth-place finish, Wenger can ill-afford to do without his star attacker and – as evidenced by his manager’s above comments – it will likely take nothing but a serious injury to prevent Sanchez from featuring.

Harry Kane

In his pre-match press conference ahead of Spurs’ clash with Southampton, Mauricio Pochettino revealed that his top scorer may well be back far sooner than expected:

“He’s very positive. He’s talking about after international break, three or four weeks. And that’s good. If you’re positive, it can affect injuries in a big way. But we need to be careful with his injury. If not four weeks, it’s five weeks or whatever. We have full trust in our doctors and physios in that department. We hope that as soon as possible, he can be available again. That’s our wish. We need to assess day by day”.

Similar to Sanchez, a fit-again Kane is expected to play a significant part in our plans for the run-in – in terms of FPL points per match, the duo’s average of 7.3 and 6.9 are more than any regular players.

A total of 12 goals and three assists in ten league outings prior to limping out of last week’s FA Cup win over Millwall triggered a major bandwagon, but the Spurs man has already dropped to just 10% ownership, with over 56,000 managers already selling him since the weekend.

Pochettino’s side now face Burnley, Swansea City, Watford, Bournemouth and Palace in a run that could barely be more favourable and it’s fair to assume that Kane will be fast-tracked into our squads once he’s back in contention.

With the striker closing in on a return, Son Heung-min’s appeal is already on the decline, with weekend scorers Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli looking far more secure routes into Pochettino’s attack. Indeed, given that Spurs will also have a double Gameweek further down the line, there’s an argument to have one, or even both midfielders along with Kane for our Wildcard squads, once the remaining fixtures have been rescheduled.

Eden Hazard

The Belgian slipped further behind Sanchez in the FPL midfield standings after missing Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Stoke with a minor problem, according to manager Antonio Conte:

“In the last training, he felt a bit of a problem in his calf, for this reason, I decided not to risk him. That is why he didn’t play today.”

With Hazard unavailable, Willian grabbed his opportunity on the right of Chelsea’s front three by firing the opener against Mark Hughes’ men.

While there’s no denying that Hazard is vital to Chelsea’s title tilt, Conte is clearly unwilling to take any chances with the winger’s fitness – all the more so given that his team sit ten points clear at the summit with ten matches remaining.

Much depends on the severity of the Belgian’s problem, though, having withdrawn from international duties already, his 28% owners will clearly be desperate for him to recover in time for the upcoming home clash against Palace.

Reports emerging from the Belgium camp place considerable doubt on that, though, with Roberto Martinez suggesting that Hazard could be out for up to 15 days – a timescale that could potentially see him face a race to be fit for the Gameweek 31 clash with Man City.

Non-owners, though, may well instead look to the in-form Pedro as a potential budget-friendly alternative for the run-in. The Spaniard has bagged two goals and a pair of assists in his last four outings and, at price of just 7.2 – compared to Hazard and Diego Costa, at 10.2 and 10.7 respectively – could prove an ideal solution for those already keen to draft in big-hitters such as Sanchez, Kane and Zlatan Ibrahimovic once the injuries and suspensions clear.

Manolo Gabbiadini

Departing early in the 2-1 loss to Spurs, the Southampton frontman has since withdrawn from international duties, with Claude Puel revealing post-match:

“It’s an injury to his groin, and we will see when it’s examined in the next few days. I think and I hope it is not bad, but for his national team I think it is not possible for him to play. We will see for us how many times he will stay out. It’s an important player for us with his quality and his clinical edge but now it’s an opportunity for another player to show us their quality.”

With six goals in his first four appearances across all competitions since arriving from Napoli, Gabbiadini wasted little time in earning himself a bandwagon, rising in price by 0.4 to 6.9 and boasting a 10% ownership ahead of his trip to the Lane.

Second only to Kane for transfers out up front, he’s been sold by over 17,000 FPL managers despite being set for back-to-back home clashes against Bournemouth and Palace directly after the break.

As mentioned above, Saints are also set to play 11 times in the remaining nine Gameweeks, and the Italian’s mid-price appeal looked ideal for our three-man frontlines over the run-in.

Much depends on the prognosis, though with midfield pair Dusan Tadic and Nathan Redmond struggling for consistency, it remains to be seen whether either is capable of offering a viable alternative to the new boy, should he be ruled out for any period of time.

Michail Antonio

The West Ham midfielder has withdrawn from England duties with a hamstring injury sustained against Leicester last weekend.

Antonio’s assist in the 3-2 loss took him into ninth spot in the FPL midfield standings, yet, despite a very favourable 6.9 price tag, he currently sits in less than 10% of squads.

Although the club have yet to officially comment – aside from a tweet from co-owner David Sullivan’s son – growing reports suggest that Antonio could be out for up to a month, which, bearing in mind that he faces Hull, Arsenal, Swansea and Sunderland’s dodgy defences in the next four Gameweeks, would prove a bitter blow for Slaven Bilic and Fantasy managers alike.

Although both Manuel Lanzini and Andre Ayew offer in-form alternatives as a route into the West Ham attack, the lack of a double Gameweek further down the line somewhat dents their appeal. Should he indeed be ruled out, Antonio owners may now choose to look for assets amongst those sides that are set to play ten or more fixtures in the remaining nine Gameweeks.

The Rest…

Man United’s Jesse Lingard will be assessed ahead of England’s midweek clash with Germany after being replaced late on in the weekend win over Middlesbrough, having picked up an ankle problem. Phil Jones was released from the Three Lions’ squad earlier today after sustaining an injury in training. Gareth Southgate has since revealed that Jones has sustained a toe problem.

Arsenal keeper Petr Cech was forced off during the 3-1 loss to West Brom with a calf problem with the Daily Mail reporting that he now faces a month on the sidelines. That would mean starts for David Ospina, potentially making the 4.7 FPL option a short-term candidates for our squads.

Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil (hamstring) and Lucas Perez (thigh) missed the Hawthorns clash. Ozil has since pulled out of the Germany squad to face England tomorrow.

Earlier today, Everton confirmed that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin suffered “a minor calf injury” against Hull City last weekend and will be assessed ahead of their Gameweek 30 Merseyside derby trip to Anfield. The Toffees’ Seamus Coleman has yet to train for the Republic of Ireland this week but local reports state he will “be okay” to face Wales on Friday.

Wes Morgan was forced to miss Leicester’s 3-2 win at West Ham after sustaining a “slight back injury” in the midweek Champions League encounter with Sevilla.

Man City right-backs Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta have both withdrawn from international duties over the last 48 hours.

Lamine Kone picked up a knee problem and failed to make Sunderland’s home match against Burnley. The Ivorian has since pulled out of international duties and is optimistic of being fit in time to face Watford next time out.

John Terry missed Chelsea’s trip to Stoke with a knock.

Palace’s James McArthur has withdrawn from the Scotland squad with the problem that forced him to miss last week’s home win over Watford.

Both Winston Reid (thigh) and Pedro Obiang (ankle) were forced off during West Ham’s home loss to Leicester City, with reports indicating that Reid could be out for six weeks, while the latter may even be sidelined for the season.

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  1. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Negredo vs Benteke

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      What's the competition? Both will have low ownership

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Those 2 probably won't score 5 goals between them before the end of the season

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      There's got to be 3 better options with single gw than either of those 2.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        This^

        When was the last time either of them scored in back to back games....let alone doing it to order....

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          I think it's Ibra, Mata and a Boro defender for me and leaving it at that.

    4. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Benteke

    5. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      no and bigger no

  2. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    By gw37 Chelsea will have won the league. Rotation central for all teams assured of top 4

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Only spurs and possibly city I think.

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Kane alli will still play

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Resting players for what though? If they are in cup final perhaps, but Spurs for instance will want 2nd after that Newcastle disaster.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Not resting, but rotating to play the bench.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Don't see it myself. Think all managers of the top clubs will want to win every game regardless.

        2. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          A good example would be Pedro and Willian. Neither of those would play the last thee games I wouldn't have thought. Zouma and Ake may nick a game from the likes of Alonso or Cahill...blah blah blah...

    3. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I'm going to double check this at some point, but I don't think Conte rotates even when the league is won.

    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Agreed. And what's more everybody will have at least a couple anyway.

    5. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      For sure, few players getting game time for winners medals too no doubt

  3. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    I now realise why the two times I got suspended from here were during international breaks

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Ever tried a day trip to Cincinnati Zoo

      Should kill the boredom for you

    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Wow, just read the last page.

      "It's true...All of it."

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      As opposed to slipping into suspenders every international break?

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        That's that's her husband's job.

        He already pretends to be his wife on here, how bizarre.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Nearly choked on my dinner 😆

          (seems you have a stutter as well!! ref-Optimus)

          1. John t penguin
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Same word also to same poster
            Illumination

    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      It's only the dedicated and the desperate on here now

  4. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    What is the GW37 dgw everyone is on about?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Gameweek with lots of teams playing twice

      Fixtures are still to be announced

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      It's a week when most teams play twice....especially those teams with the players we already have.

      Some will play their wildcards to make sure the players we already have will be haved again (is that even a word)

  5. Prøfeßör …
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    I won’t be making any changing prior to the IT but any ideas here?

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso, Valencia, Coleman, (Evans, FM)
    Sanchez, Antonio, Siggy, Mane (De Roon)
    Lukaku, Llorente, Lukaku

    0.2 ITB.

    Thinking Antonio needs to go - either (A) for King/ Tadic or (B) Aguero + Antonio to Vardy + Alli.

    FM to Yoshida could work too but it’s a little boring.

    Cheers!

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      *international break (IB)

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      You could probably lose one of the Lukakus

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Hahaha, my bad. It's Kun!

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          In that case B looks a reasonable move. Guessing you couldn't afford Costa over Vardy?

          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            I can - with 0.3 to spare. Do you think he's the better option? Not sure whether he's explosive enough.

            1. Cars and Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              It depends what your wildcard plans are really. Vardy is a nice short term gamble but I wouldn't want to be stuck with him or have to waste a transfer getting rid. I'd much rather have Costa's consistency and just leave him there personally.

              1. Prøfeßör …
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Thanks, much appreciated. Fair enough.

                I'm flexible but I'll probably look to wildcard as late as possible.

                It's likely to be a short-term punt since I'll want Ibra in soon.

                It's a good job I've got about 10 days to think about it!

    3. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      B

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks. The only worry is how to get Ibra later. I guess it's nothing a Mane downgrade can't fix.

  6. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Baines to who:
    A). Rose/Walker (Own Eriksen)
    B). Alonso (No Chelsea players)
    C). Fuchs
    D). Valenica

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      D

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      B looks the biggest danger, then get D soon, then A...

    3. ManUtdFan_UK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      D

  7. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Another international injury - Raheem Sterling

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39275693

    1. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Just being rested apparently

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        It looks that way

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      For Fuchs sake

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Think he is just being rested

  8. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Aguero (c) this gw.

    Who's with me?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I fancy Aguero to do well this week. Could be a great shout.

      I will not be with you though...

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        This

      2. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Can see a double digit haul to be honest.

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Don't disagree. Sadly I think I'll have to transfer him out to fund Antonio to Sanchez though.

    2. Goal Digger2016
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Not without Sterling..

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I wonder if they might actuallu thrive without him. The pace is nice but he is quite a squanderer of opportunities.

        My fear would be if Jesus Navas gets a start in his place.

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          This.

          Sane and Silva are the main men.

      2. Delima
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Is Sterling out?

    3. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Can see a goal but an explosion may be unlikely. Vardy (C)

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Stoke have been solid.

        Vardy's goal assist this gw were fluky as hell..

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Nah

    5. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Am at the moment!

    6. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Mane for me

    7. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      OK, I'll raise you Alexis(c).

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

        Alright, Alonso(c) 😉

        I'm intrigued to see the captaincy poll this week, could be a really good week for a punt... especially as Costa doesn't tend to score big

        1. tm245
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Mata for me if I find the mettle.

        2. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Yeah, cracking choices this week. I can never ever captain a defender. Someone in my ML randomly captains Koscielny and Mcauley every other week. Those 10-15 pointers can be super annoying.

        3. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          I was on Alonso but changed my mind now.

  9. Individual
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Hi all

    How am I looking?

    Randolph / Jaku
    Alonso Coleman Pieters / Brunt RFM
    Siggy Mane Eriksen Antonio(50%) / Fletcher
    Kun Kaku Llorente
    1ft, 3.0 itb

    Thinking of going Antonio -> Mahrez (maybe (c) too) and RFM -> Bertie after pressers - can anyone see anything better? Definitely too heavy at the back (aren't we all?) but need to improve those two positions imo for the upcoming GW.

    Anything different you'd do?

    Thanks!

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Mahrez no. Get alli play it simple

      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Hey man - thanks but, I think I should've given more context: I need to differentiate in my ML, don't really care about OR - and they all have Alli (hence why I did Eriksen in last week), so I don't wana get Alli, no point 🙂

        Any other players you'd be thinking of? Budget is 9.2ish

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Mahrez not bad shout. Pedro ? Firmino ?

          1. Individual
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Might well leave the defence and get Vardy in instead, go JWP/Redmond for a punt.

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Boring. But fix the keepers too

  10. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Vardy or Costa for the next 2?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Vardy for me

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Costa

    3. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Vardy

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Costa

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I'll have neither is it bad? 🙂

  11. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Lovely free kick from Maguire

    You don't save them

  12. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    I'm trying to decide which Middlesborough player to get. In the members area, is there a tool to see the stats of all the players in one team?

    It's seems like a really obvious thing to have but I can't find it anywhere.

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Under team profiles

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      You shouldn't need a members area to tell you they are all guff mate

      Valdes would be a decent shout as you can just hide him after a dgw

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        A million Stewart Downing fans are absolutely raging at this post.

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Haha remember Liverpool bought that chap

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

            crap*

      2. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Also covers Pickford's couple of tricky fixtures

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

      Filtering Options : Middlesborough.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      The key from an attacking pov is whether they persist with the relegation 4-3-3 (3 holding milfs), or try to survive and go with 4-4-2 as per when they improved v MUN.

    5. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Why Middlesboro player??

  13. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Where you bringing in this gw?

    Alli and Vertonghen for me.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      If Rose was to be fit, I'd snap him up like a shot.

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Sanchez and Costa most likely.

      Hoping for Vert a little later.

    3. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Probably looking at Antonio Brunt out for Valencia and maybe lanzini

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Valdes
      Yoshi
      JPW
      Fuchs
      Vardy
      Alli
      Ayew
      Valencia
      Walker or Toby

      WC

    5. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Vardy for Llorente I want to do I think, did say about Mahrez before but don't like it as much

      This'll be paired with either RFM for Yoshi or, if Antonio is definitely out, JWP/Redmond in for him.

  14. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    If only boro could score there fixtures look decent up to the DGW34

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Go clean on Anisht son

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      They can. All they have to do is play Gestede and Negredo up front together. Sadly....

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        This

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        4-4-2 with out and out wingers and two big strikers?

    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Their midfielders don't even look that bad. Why is the team so damn impotent going forward?

  15. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Does a good ManU midfield option exist? Someone to have now, and for the DGW34?

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I'm going with Mkhitaryan and just hoping he sees minimal rotation

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Mkhi doesn't seem to be too nailed on.

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          None of them do he just imo is the best and potentially most effective.. i'm willing to take that punt and bring him in this week

          We can go on about rotaion till the cows come home but come 34 the majority will go in with 3 United regardless and at least one of those will have question marks over them regarding game time

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            What do you say about Mata and Martial?

            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Martial would be a no from me as with Zlatan back up top Rashfor could well take the left hand side again and at best they will share it..

              Mata has the potential to be golden but again the frustation over random benchings(like Mkhi at weekend) and reduced minutes put me off slightly

              This could well happen to Mkihi to but my thinking is his pace is a major asset and he can do everything else Mata can..

              This is just my opinion and could turn out to be complete nonsense but i'm going Mkihi

              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                [CASUAL REASONING ALERT]

                But Mata has scored more, absolutely and per match, over the season and in last any number of GW's.

                1. KingNidge
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 8 days ago

                  Mata is immense mate he could well turn out to be the best option

                  1. Camp No No
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 8 days ago

                    Also much cheaper than the others which makes failure easier to accept. Could afford a better team.

                    1. KingNidge
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 8 days ago

                      This is very true

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Nope

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Nope. Not been a reliable one so far and the fixture pile up will make it even worse.

      Pogba at a push if I was to name one with most assured minutes.

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Pogba minutes assured but too deep. And price is too high

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Mata?

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

          No

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Why not? Most points, most ppg, has been nailed on recently, seems to be in good form and doesn't have international matches.

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

              Mkhi is more nailed on than Mata. We're treating every competition equally, they'll be rotation. Won't be able to guess how, but I know for sure Mkhi will be less rotated than Mata as he has been.

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

                there'll*

                Tbh I wouldn't go near any United mid.

  16. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Is anybody else very very unexcited about the prospects of the Palace DGW34?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      The trouble is that's exactly the kind of dgw that end up paying off. Wasn't it Hull a couple of seasons ago>

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Also the fixtures from now to then are awful. There really can't be much points compared to single GW34 players with better fixtures from now.

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Also, it's an Allardyce team now, which says it's a team that will mostly defend. Maybe a defender. I still am fond of PVA because he gets points from the both ends.

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Me. Though like zaha price. Still won't get him Tho

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Yep, but as HNBC says, this is the kind of DGW that can surprise, ie we all think meh lol

  17. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Best 7.9m or less midfielder for GW30 to replace Antonio? Big head to head I need to win!

    Siggy J. King Mane Antonio* Capoue

    1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Lanzini, West Ham's fixtures are good

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      For one week ? Sane? Son ? Lallana ? Ayew

    3. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Pedro perhaps.

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Ayew

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Pedro.

    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Hmm, Pedro is a good shout! Tempted by Ayew too!

      Thanks people 🙂

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    How many players are we looking to bring in for DGW 34

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Me 3 or 4. Valencia. Zlatan. Boro defender and maybe zaha

    2. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Not many and the fixtures are really good for everyone else, so maybe 2 or 3

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I was thinking the same coveniently i already brought in Valencia for GW29 and ive got Valdes in my GK combo. So maybe just Zlatan in to complete it.

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      4.. 5 at a push

    4. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      15

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Is that possible? 🙂

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Yes. No one mentioned doubles

    5. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      2 - Boro & CP defender

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        No United wtf

    6. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      6

    7. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      3 man u and maybe valdes

  19. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Who the hell to captain this week?

    Currently on Costa.

    Sanchez Mane Siggy Grosicki
    Costa Lukaku Defoe

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Mane for me. Siggy worth a punt. Costa not a bad shout. Boring though

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Undecided between these three

    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Siggy

  20. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Can Sakko play vs Liverpool?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      No

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks. Pity.

  21. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    I'm loving my newfound interest in Norweigan football.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      They were the darling imports of premier league football in the mid 90s. Some fantastic exports too

      Carew. Solskhaer. Bjornobye. Berg. Johnsen. Flo. Flo. Fjortoft. Leonharden

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Heggem. Strandli

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

        Any Norweigan fantasy football tips? 😉

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Sadly none these days

        2. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          This 🙂

          Get three Rosenborg attackers is all i know.

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

            Damn, I grabbed a defender too... I'll amend that now 😉

        3. Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          This is a norwegian FPL tread.

          http://vgd.no/sport/fotball-spill/tema/1836871/tittel/vgd-eliteserien-fantasy-17

          I am norwegian, but maybe you can get some info with google translate.

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

            Thanks for this 😆

      3. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        With Egil Olsen managing them in his wellies.

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          🙂

      4. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Thorstvedt, Iversen!

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Thorstvedt! Didn't he adorn the cover of FIFA '95..

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            No he was before then. We also had Espen Baardsen - another Norweigan keeper. A bit dodgier though.

            1. bojack
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              I do recall Baardsen.

              I think in those days, foreign players were more noticeable. I remember a lot of fuss being made about the likes of Thomas Brolin.

              1. how now brown cow
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Tubby Tommy. He was immensely fat.

      5. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Ronny Johnson was an underrated defender. Was Leonardsen that Wimbledon player?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          And Spurs and Liverpool.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Chairs or Psyche?

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Origination.

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Bossielny.

          1. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Rf

  22. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Another team with nice fixtures upcoming is Arsenal. Even before the DGW's. Iwobi seems to have nailed that starting spot, so could he be an almost ideal player: a nailed on AM from a big team and enabling for big hitters elsewhere? His scoring hasn't been great, but it hasn't been bad either, and if Arsenal is taking an upturn it could improve.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Though he didn't start last week with Ozil injured !

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        And Arsenal lost 3-1 to WBA. Just saying.

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Anyway, look at his minutes before it. Full 90 against both Liverpool and Chelsea, big matches and they were chasing a lead until the very end.

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Sanchez
      Walcott
      Mustafi/Ospina

      In my WC.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Iwobi has been both more nailed on and more effective than Walcott recently. Just saying.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Alexis or bust. I'm not sure if Ozil is a footballer these days and the only other good mid/attacker is Ox but that's not shown FPL wise.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Sanchez and Iwobi for the DGW's? Along with Bellerin.

    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      As it stands, Sanchez or nada

    5. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Iwobi no way near an FPL option. Far from nailed. He shouldn't even be playing, Arsenal have far better options. Plus when he does play, he doesn't exactly have FPL output.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Yeah, maybe I'll just pick a Liverpool midfielder after all.

  23. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    There is going to be a big Man U dgw mid but unfortunately we won't know who until it's too late 😐

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I know who it'll be and nobody likes him 😉

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Mop head ftw?

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Hell no, more unpopular than him.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Is that possible?

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              At 6.3m I haven't ruled him out.
              Like Rojo, he's one of Maureens favourites.

              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Herrera is more popular than Fellaini by any standard.

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

                  And this. We all love Ander!

                  1. Camp No No
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 8 days ago

                    And twice the ownership of Fellaini. That's not much though.

              2. Jazz!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                You might as well consider Kante or Henderson if you're thinking about Herrera for FPL ...

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 8 days ago

                  I appreciate that and it's unlikely I'll go for him but..... he's ahead of Martial, Fellaini, Lingard and possibly Mata at the moment for me.
                  Only Pog, Mikhi, Ibra ahead of him outside the defensive options in my options.

              3. Numb
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Oh Herrera. Yeah, he's nailed on but he doesn't finish very well. Lingard at 5.6 might be a better shout.

          2. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Lingard?

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Lingard is more popular.

          3. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Young?

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Let's face it WR, there probably won't be. 😆

    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Mkhi

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        You getting him?

        1. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Yup - him, valencia and ibra

    4. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Afroooooo

    5. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Carrick 🙂

  24. ManUtdFan_UK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Heaton, (Pickford)
    Alonso, Baines, Brunt (Evans, Chambers)
    Sanchez, Mane, Coutinho, Eriksen, Siggy
    Lukaku, Llorente, Barnes

    1FT, £3.0m ITB.

    In this situation, would you look to stick to 3-5-2 or move to 3-4-3 in the coming weeks?

    Looking to bring in Valencia, Alli and Ibra in the coming weeks if that helps.

  25. Big_Bear
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    What are Holebas and Lovren chances of starting? I was holding on to them both for GW30 but both look unlikely to play.

    Thinking of Lovren ->
    A) Alonso
    B) Valencia

    Also will Ibra drop to 11.3m by the start of the next GW?

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

      B

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Either of those are good moves

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        This although I prefer a over b but only just

        1. Big_Bear
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Cheers for all the replies.

          I think deep down I really want Alonso - fixtures aren't great but I don't care.

          My next question, is whether or not to captain Alonso.

          My other choices are in order of preference
          A) Siggy
          B) Deeney
          C) Mane
          D) Courtinho

          Its a tough captain choice this week!

  26. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Looking forward to getting Ibra back in despite his mishap V Bournemouth. Costa's had his time now.

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Same I need Ibra to drop to 11.3m ideally so I can move Llorente easily across to Ibra

  27. Numb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    How do people see Chelsea going between now and the end of the season? In terms of FPL - goals / CSs?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      They have tricky fixtures. Not sure I see too many CS or big wins after this week.

      Think there may be better defensive options considering the prices.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Relentless, 2 or 3 per game and a few cleanies.

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      More of the same i reckon
      We might see some at the fringe of the squad getting more game time like Zuma Ake etc.

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        We need City and United in GWs 31 and 33 to keep 'em honest whilst Spurs carry on winning!

    4. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      JT definitely will start playing once we have clinched the title, suspect in place of Luiz who's been having that Knee Injury since the Cit game.

      Might be more rotation, there are a few players that need rest definitely. Alonso, Hazard and the likes, have been playing through niggles.

      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        As for CS/Goals, it'll be the same 2-0/2-1 wins.

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Yeah sounds reasonable.

  28. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Asusming the obvious concerns,Sanchez and Hazard who are potential injury doubts are cleared to play, and my starting XI is good should I look at sorting out my bench maybe bringing in a boro defender for Amat or Evans for DGW 34

    Pickford | Valdes
    Alonso Valencia Coleman | Amat Evans
    Hazard Sterling Mane King Sanchez
    Lukaku Carroll | Anichebe

    1 FT 0.7m ITB

    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Save and get Gabbiadini for Anichebe next week

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      No spuds? Hmmm...

  29. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    JTD been banned yet?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Shouldn't be. That was genuinely funny.
      It kinda reminds me of the RBJ/ Holloway stuff, although at the time I didn't like that as I genuinely liked RBJ and felt he was ganged up on.
      I feel quite the opposite this time though.

      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Evening RCA!

        What did I miss?

  30. Akeem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Hi guys are there any 4.0 playing defenders? Cheers

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      stephens of southampton i believe, and he has a DGW in 35 or 36

    2. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Jack Stephens Southampton