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. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Why is there little mention of Mahrez in favor of Vardy? Are there some underlying statistics that I'm unaware of that suggest Mahrez is unlikely to outscore Vardy?

    Or is it mostly due to Fwd options vs. Mid options?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Mainly the lack of forward options.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        This. spurs home and City away in GW37 though.

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

        I'm currently satisfied with Costa/Lukaku/Llorente.

        I have a feeling Llorente (maybe just false optimism ;)) will come good against Boro

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Comparatively more options in midfield

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

      So if comparing the two in terms of pure point gain, it's basically a bit of a crapshoot on who will score better :/

  2. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Ideas on this lot?

    Heaton Jaku
    Coleman Mawson Valencia Holebas FM
    Sanchez Mane Coutinho Siggy Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    1 FT, 0.5 in bank.

    Cheers for any replies.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      FM to go but save the FT. Good side.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Coutinho and Mori to Alli and Yoshida?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Boro defender perhaps. Really wish I took the extra hit last GW 🙁

    3. Jay_
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Pool to Spurs. Cout to Erik will have to be early. If you wait until just before deadline you'll have to lose Mane, but least then you can have the choice of Alli if you prefer.

      • bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Spurs?

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

        Mane>Alli
        Coutinho>Tadic

        1. Geoff
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          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Tadic? Haven't thought too much on him but certainly an option.

      • TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers all.

      • Geoff
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Defence looks alright to me - it could obviously use work but I think I'd try to to Liverpool > Tottenham first

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Is Kane expected to return before their DGW or Poch is just trying to keep fans calm? 😮

      Rose and Lamela have been returning since ages from injury 😳

    5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Jaku Heaton
      Alonso Valencia Coleman Daniels Mcauley
      Siggy Mane Eriksen King TCarroll
      Kun Kaku Costa (C)
      Done for this week 30.
      For week 31:
      (A) Heaton to Valdes
      (b) Kun to Ibra
      (C) Kun to Deeney
      (D) others
      Cheers in advance mates!

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

        Depends if you want Sanchez or not. Getting Sanchez would mean Aguero to Deeney, if not, then Aguero to Ibra

    6. kenzo.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      2 queries that will help me decide my transfer.... Please help me even though it will not make sense to you

      GW31
      A. Valencia (EVE)
      B. Alonso (MCI)

      GW32
      1. Baines (LEI)
      2. Defoe (MUN)

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

        Alonso and Defoe

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

          which means that Valencia is absolutely useless for my team.... Would you consider not getting him?

          Currently have Alonso Coleman Walker Baines(4th non playing)

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

            With that defense, I would avoid Valencia

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

              yeah i was thinking that myself especially with the rotation fears. the only match that i can see outscoring coleman is next game.

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        A
        1

        AOA decision?

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

          no i am wondering whether the Baines to Valencia transfer makes sense for my team

          Without Valencia
          GW30 - Coleman (liv)
          GW31 - Brunt (wat)
          GW32 - Coleman (BUR)
          GW33 - Coleman (whu)

          With Valencia
          GW30 - Valencia(WBA)
          GW31 - Valencia (EVE)
          GW32 - Coleman (BUR) / Valencia (sun)
          GW33 - Coleman (whu)

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

      Any suggestion about my team?

      Foster Pickford
      Alonso Coleman Baines Brunt Friend
      Mane Alli Coutinho Siggy King
      Costa Lukaku Carroll

      1 FT, 1.4 in the bank.

      Cheers for any replies

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

        Good enough to save FT

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

          save

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

      Getting rid of Mane and keeping Firmino. Madness? (everyone else in ML has Mane). Also one eye on that BOU fixture.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Firmino is a great shout. I think he is better value than Mane.

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

          I would honestly consider. Went for Mane and am already regretting.

          Missing the earlier Firm days. At least when he goes cold he is cheaper!

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

            We need to stop trying to figure out Pool mid this season.

            This year it's a real lottery.

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

              Milner taking pens away from them doesn't help either, and gah, who wants Milner??

      2. The Hindu Monkey
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I wish I had firmino and 1m in bank than Mane right now

    9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Heaton
      Alonso / Valencia / Baines
      Mane / Alli / Sterling / Sigurdsson
      Kun / Lukaku / Llorente

      Jakupovic / McAuley / Maguire / T. Carroll

      1ft, .5 itb, WC and BB available.

      Where to with this team?

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

        Baines > Walker or McAuley to Bertrand?

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          McAuley to Bertrand more likely as i'm wanting to keep Baines.

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

            Walker or Bert both great options there

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

        Mane/Sterling>Tadic

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Tadic hasn't done enough to warrant a spot I don't think. His minutes are all over the shop too.

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

            On pens dgw and had a go at his manager about his minutes which tells me he is hungry and has desire
            Tadic is explosive and is the first Southampton player i would have in

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Tadic is the most explosive...just frustrating not playing that last ten minutes

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

        Llorente- Gabbiadini(if fit)

    10. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Play Zaha or

      hit to either King or Redmond and start.

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

        Play,will get 2 points at least

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

          am thinking more like 1 or 0, but don't like taking hits usually

    11. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Grant jaku
      Alonso Coleman baines brunt Maguire
      Sanchez mane eriksen siggy king
      Kaku defoe carroll
      1 ft,2.0 itb
      A) baines/brunt- Valencia
      B) lukaku - Vardy (c)
      C) baines/brunt + carroll- Valencia + Gabbi(c) (-4)

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Will Gabbi be fit?

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Even a minor groin strain is usually three weeks so would be a surprise

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

          That's the big issue,if he is fit,I'll most probably go with C

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            A. With Brunt.
            C if Gabbi is fit.

      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        A Brunt

    12. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Would it be a bad idea to bench Walker, despite Burnley's formidable record at home? They've scored in every home game except against Arsenal and Swansea

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

        If you have 11 guys with better fixtures,go for it

      2. The Blackadder
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I've found (as a Walker owner) that even when Spurs concede, he still seems to come up with an assist or bonus. I'll be playing him every game.

      3. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        If you've paid for a premium defender, why bench him? Walker is an attacking threat too anyway.

    13. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Morning DZ! If I want to WC in 36 and BB in 37, what and who are my best TC options?

      1. The Blackadder
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I am currently in 3rd in my big ML and 30pts off the top, 1st and 2nd have used TC already.

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

        Sanchez, Gabbiadini(35/36) and ibra(34),unless you want to play it in a single gameweek

        1. The Blackadder
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          If I WC in 36, that leaves me with 34/35, I do own Sanchez but unless his double is in 35 I'm sort of screwed

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

            Wait for the Southampton,arsenal dgwks to be announced,a 12 point captain in a single GW could still beat kun's 27 point tc

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

        Tc in 37 and BB in 34 could score you more points..... Think about it.....

    14. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Foster,Snodgrass > ?
      1. DeGea,JWP
      2. Valdes,Redmond

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

        1 I think

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          That's my thinking too.
          Would give me this:-
          DeGea
          Alonso,ColemanValencia
          Sanchez(vc))Alli,Siggy,JWP
          Aguero,Lukaku (c),Llorente

          Grant,Baines,Carroll,Pieters

          Playing JWP over Baines for the next 2 then going back to 4-3-3 for Everton's good fix.

        2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Both look good options. Noticed quite a few looking to ditch WHU players...they seem to play/score more away from home though

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Snoddy fair enough though...minutes are suspect

          2. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Snodgrass has not started the last 2. Only been coming on in second half when getting beat.

    15. Ballistics
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Michael Carrick a good choice for 5th mid? Mega cheap and DGW. Potential 6pts?

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

        De roon a better option

      2. Football Weekender
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Can't see him playing both games. Lots of rotation in that Utd midfield.

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

          Is Can becoming an option?

          Never know with Pool mid and is so cheap..

          1. Football Weekender
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Can has was great against City and if he was nailed then he'd be worth a look but his place will be in doubt once Henderson is fit unfortunately.

      3. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        No way.

    16. Hochoki
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      who is the best replacement option of coutinho for a -4 hit??

      1. ayew
      2. pedro
      3. mahrez
      4. tadic
      5. keep coutinho... hit kills people

      1. Football Weekender
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        2

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        2

      3. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        3,2,4,1 in that order. 5 need not be an option if you have Mane.

      4. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Mahrez

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

        3 1 5 4 2

      6. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        2 if Hazard still injured

    17. athreya
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Heaton/Pickford
      Alonso/Coleman/Pieters/Brunt/Amat
      Alexis/Mane/Alli/Siggy/Son
      Kaku/Llorente/Carroll
      1ft 1.6 itb.

      Plan to get in Ibra, Valencia, boro defence, and a punt on zaha. Can manage all this with 1 or 2 hits before 34.

      In the meanwhile should I get in Vardy for GW 30? Will require one enabling transfer and of course one more to get in Ibra by 34.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        If you do Carroll > Vardy how much do you need to find?

        1. athreya
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          1.9 more

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Maybe Son,Carroll > JWP or DeRoon,Vardy

            1. athreya
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Yep JWP is interesting for sure. Or I could go Llorente to a bench cheapie. Thing is I got in Son in 29 and am loath to chuck him out so soon. I normally try to give players 3 GWs to perform:-)

              1. Old Man
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                • 12 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Delighted to see no "e" on the end of loath - common mistake on here. 🙂 (yeah, I'm a sad old git)

                1. athreya
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 8 days ago

                  Ha ha. Young or old we are all bit 'sad' to be spending so much time here.

              2. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Also an option but Swans have BORO this week.

    18. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Rate these Antonio replacements in order of your preference

      A) Ayew

      B) Tadic

      C) Mahrez

      Feel free to add any other good shouts. Cheers for replies

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

        Keep Antonio?

        Ayew out of those. Sane after couple of weeks if budget allows

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

          looks like he won't be fit for Hull. I would like to keep him though

          No love for Mahrez? He seems a little overpriced but ever since the Sevilla match I feel he's getting his mojo back

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

            Yeah, his price is an issue. Moves into a bracket where he is suppose to compete with likes of Alli, Eriksen and Mane.

            He can do well but saved cash might be handy later on for bringing premium forwards or midfielders.

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

              Yeah I need some cash in hand to upgrade Afobe to Defoe

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

        The answer should never be Tadic.

        He will disappoint

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

          4422

      3. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        C if you don't have Vardy.

        B if you plan to keep him all the way to the DGWs

        Why not Mata?

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

          No Vardy but I feel he's a little overpriced, If I get Tadic I do plan to keep him till the DGWs

          Really don't wanna lose Antonio unless I have to though

      4. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Cab

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

          Price is the issue with Mahrez,

          It blocks an Afobe upgrade for the near future, (I don't mind owning him for Pool and Southampton though)

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

      Walker(6.4) or wait for Rose(5.9) to come back?

      Appreciate your thoughts!

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Rose is much the better option. Depends if you can afford to wait or not.

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

        If you can comfortably afford the extra 0.5 then get Walker, if not wait.

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

        I would wait...Walker owner here though

    20. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Currently on Wildcard - Is it worth putting Mahrez in for a 1 week punt in GW30 before transferring him out for Sánchez in GW31? Or just stick Sánchez straight in? I don't fancy Arsenal against City in GW30 at all.

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Can't you find room for both?

        1. Football Weekender
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Not really...

          Valdes, Pickford
          Alonso, Valencia, Vertonghen, Yoshida, Friend
          Mahrez/Sánchez, Alli, Firmino, Sigurdsson, Pedro
          Lukaku, Vardy, Barnes

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

            damnn that's a good looking team

            Vahrez would be an overkill stick with Sanchez

            1. Football Weekender
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Thanks mate 🙂

              Yeah, maybe I'm getting a bit carried away with Leicester's recent upturn in form! Vardy is probably enough.

          2. A.T
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            It's risky but it's the sort of thing I'd do. Nice team btw.

            1. Football Weekender
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Cheers Timbo.

              I'll mull it over during the international break and see how things are looking on the morning of GW30 🙂

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

        I'd stick Sanchez straight in. Planned transfers after a WC rarely work. You can never be sure your whole team will be in good shape after a week

        1. Football Weekender
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Yeah, speaking sense there mate. Think I might be over complicating things. It's just Sánchez's knock and the City game has me looking at alternatives.

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

      Nobody likes Negredo?

      No he hasn't been in form, but he is in the right positions to score and if he is ever going to start scoring it is now with those fixtures. Boro need to win games now so they won't sit back for points like they did earlier

      People like Defoe but Sunderland have only scored 4 more than Boro. I see similarities with them both because they are both on pens and the focal point of attack for their teams. Defoe probably has higher goal involvement, but the similarity is there

      1. Paul
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Is he part of the ownership tactics? 😛

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

          He actually is 😉

          1. Paul
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Alright mate 😀

            as to your question...think the point ceiling ain't too high as Defoe

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

        The problem is the system of 4-3-3 with 3 holding milfs. If they change to 4-4-2 then people will take notice.

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

          The new manager will change something at least. Players always get behind a new manager. They had United on the ropes for a good part of the 2nd half and they'll take confidence in that. Might just take the risk

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

            Yeah, next 6 fixtures are good, let's hope Agnew is less cautious than Karanka and goes with 2 wingers and 2 strikers.

    22. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Why has JWP become popular all of a sudden? Is it just because he scored in his last match? He's only scored 3 all season.

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Recent scores i suppose. He doesn't interest me personally

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Upcoming Sou fixtures I guess, plays more minutes than most in that team and he's a potential breakout player

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            reply fail to big fella

        2. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Nor me. I really can't see the logic in this. I may bring him in for GW37 if I am short of funds for a player but certainly wouldn't bring him in now.

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Yep he looks good for bb player.

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Have been playing well whenever given opportunity and its DGW afterall 😛

        On set-piece duties, he is cheap enough to bench as well

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Worth a punt for 5m I suppose then. Alternative to Davies and Carroll although slightly more expensive.

      3. Gazj11
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        The journalist Henry Winter thinks JWP is a future England captain!!!! No idea what he's seen in him to say that.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          No idea who that is

        2. A.T
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Can't stand him 😀
          I notice he's suddenly gone quiet on the Eddie Howe future of English football nonsense.

    23. Gazj11
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Thoughts on this:

      Heaton
      Cahill Coleman Gibson
      Mane Siggy Mahrez Pedro
      Llorente Costa Lukaku

      Boruc Can Mori Chambers

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

        Nice... Good combination of obvious picks and differentials

    24. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Just for this GW 30

      Who is a priority???
      A) Spurs attack
      B) Chelsea attack

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

        None really... B if you want to

      2. Gazj11
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        B

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

        B

      4. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        B

      5. Paul
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers all 🙂

    25. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Gabbiadini News (from not so reliable Daily Mail)

      Southampton are hopeful that Manolo Gabbiadini will return to fitness in time for the team’s Premier League game against Manchester City on April 15

      The forward is likely to be on the sidelines for three weeks and is aiming to be fit for the clash against City at St Mary’s.

      --

      back for GW33

    26. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Best move here assuming Sanchez is fit?

      A) Baines -> Valencia
      B) Save FT
      C) Something else

      Jaku
      Robertson, Baines, Brunt
      Sanchez, Eriksen, Firmino, King, Snoddy
      Aguero, Lukaku

      Grant, Barnes, Stones, F Mori
      Bank 0.2m, 1FT, no WC

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Just spotted
        D) F Mori & Kun -> Alonso/Valencia & Costa (-4)

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

        That defence is still having flashbacks of 27 i feel..

      3. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I will downgrade Aguero to Costa/Vardy and improve your defence and Snoddy too with the money from Aguero move . You need money in your defence . All 5 defenders are not worth it imo. Robertson u can keep i guess due to his price

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Cheers, what about either of these?

          D) F Mori & Kun -> Alonso/Valencia & Costa (-4)
          E) Snoddy & Kun -> Alli & Vardy (-4)

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Can you do E + Baines to Valencia along with that??? Think it could be worth it

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              0.1m short unforts

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Probably do D then .defence needs upgrdae. You have to get someone cheaper than Alli to upgrdae your defence imo . if you get Alli you will not have money to upgrade your defence again ,the Likes of Brunt and Mori

              2. Zlat-man
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 8 days ago

                Get eriksen maybe

    27. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      What would you do with this lot

      Pick Grant
      Alonso Walker Coleman Maguire Fernandez
      Sanchez Coutinho King Siggy Deroon
      Aguero Carroll Lukaku

      1FT 0.2 itb

      Help appreciated and cheers for any replies 🙂

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Nothing, great team

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Save or downgrade Aguero and Upgrade Cout to a spurs mid probably.All dependa on if you fancy Aguero + Coutinho or Costa/Vardy + Alli/Eriksen

        1. Paul
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          somehow I fancy Pedro and was thinking to downgrade Couts.. what say?

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Pedro is a good shout . No spurs attack is a worry though.

            1. Paul
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              hmmm... Burnley away notthe most enticing fixture though..

    28. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Repost.
      Pickford jaku
      Walker Alonso funes mori nyom Yoshi
      Alli Alexis Fraser siggy Sterling
      Lukaku Carroll Costa
      0ft. 0.4itb. Wildcard out. Who should be the next priority to get in?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Someone like Valencia in place of RFM or Nyom

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        FM is the one to go I think

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

        downgrade Sterling upgrade Mori

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

        Cheers all.

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

      First attempt at 37 BB team

      Hennessy does not have a double
      Romeu should be 4 points for 2 extra games
      Want 3 Che and City as a starting point based on fixtures

      Pickford Hennessy

      Alonso Vertonghen Montreal Stones Cedric

      Sanchez Sterling Sane Pedro Romeu

      Kane Costa Gabbi

      This didn't take long - lots of suggestions to improve are welcome
      Nothing ITB with value about 105.5

    30. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Is Chelsea gonna get a DGW probably?

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

        no, they are playing 1 game less than the rest.

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

        yes gw 37

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

        At least 1.

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

        Yes, 37 looks very likely, wba WAT... might have won it by then though.

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

        Gw37

    31. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Stuck

      Pickford
      Alonso / Baines / Mawson
      Mane / Eriksen / Sterling / Sigurdsson
      Aguero / Lukaku / Defoe

      Jaku / McAuley / Fabio / de Roon

      2 ft. 1.7 itb

      Appreciate any suggestions!

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        McAuley to Valencia. Save till DGW and then do Kun/Kaku to Ibra, Defoe to Negredo and then WC if you want for the next dGW.

        1. Smoky Johnson
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Thanks. Interesting.