Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 30 – The Strong

After Monday’s confirmation that three teams will face a double Gameweek 34, our outlook for the teams with the strongest upcoming schedules has changed somewhat.

It’s now budget options from Middlesbrough and premium assets from Manchester United that look set to feature prominently on our wishlists, although we’re slightly more cautious on Crystal Palace’s prospects ahead of their double.

Middlesbrough

(swa, hul, BUR, ARS, bou/SUN, MCI)

With a double Gameweek 34, along with favourable fixtures in the short-term, ‘Boro’s leading assets could provide some value over the next month or so.

Having kept eight clean sheets this season, it’s at the back where investment is most likely.

Burnley are still without a win on their travels this season, so the Gameweek 32 match-up at the Riverside Stadium looks favourable for the prospects for the ‘Boro backline, while the trips to Swansea City and Hull City also appear reasonable.

It’s double Gameweek 34 that stands out, though, given that Sunderland have failed to score in six of their last seven, although the trip to Bournemouth appears trickier based on the Cherries’ upturn in form over recent weeks.

Regardless, the budget price tags of players such as Victor Valdes, Fabio and Calum Chambers – when fit – makes them appealing options for the double.

While ‘Boro are the lowest scorers in the top flight with just 20 goals, the upcoming fixtures are very favourable.

Over their respective last four matches, no team has conceded more goals than the nine let in by Hull and Swansea, while Sunderland have allowed more shots from inside the box (43) than any other side.

The Burnley and Bournemouth showdowns are also pretty kind, so the likes of Alvaro Negredo, Gaston Ramirez and perhaps even Rudy Gestede may attract some investment as differentials.

Manchester United

(WBA, EVE, sun, CHE, bur/mci, SWA)

Jose Mourinho’s side also benefit from having a double Gameweek 34, while the short-term outlook is also very positive.

From an attacking perspective, the Sunderland and Swansea fixtures look promising, while West Bromwich Albion have shipped seven goals in their last four matches.

Chelsea and Everton are among the strongest defences, but with both clashes at Old Trafford, there should still be reasonable opportunities for the United attack to profit.

Trips to Burnley and Manchester City form double Gameweek 34, and while not the easiest of fixtures, the allure of two fixtures will surely see Zlatan Ibrahimovic become a near-essential asset once he returns from his suspension for Gameweek 31.

There are no real standout candidates from the United midfield, with the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Juan Mata potential differentials.

Having kept clean sheets in three of their last five, it’s at the back where the option to double-up could be more tempting.

West Brom, Sunderland and Burnley all feature among the six teams registering the fewest shots inside the box and creating the fewest big chances over the last four matches, so those fixtures should look pretty promising.

The home fixture against Swansea should also present another decent opportunity for clean sheet points, while although defensive returns are less likely against Chelsea and Everton, they have at least found it more difficult to score on their travels.

With a goal and three assists in his last seven starts, Antonio Valencia offers the potential to deliver at either end of the pitch, making him an obvious target, while David de Gea looks the other “safe” selection from the United rearguard.

Liverpool

(EVE, BOU, sto, wba, CPL, wat)

On paper, Liverpool’s upcoming schedule looks hugely favourable, as they avoid all of the current top six.

But although the Reds are unbeaten against all of their top four rivals, they have struggled against some of the “lesser sides,” and also won’t benefit from a double Gameweek.

With Liverpool’s strengths mainly lying in their attack, we’re most likely to target Reds assets in the final third.

The Bournemouth, West Brom and Watford fixtures all look pretty appealing to that end, while Stoke have tended to leak goals against the leading sides.

Crystal Palace have kept three consecutive clean sheets, though, while as already mentioned, Everton have been strong at the back since the turn of the year. It is also worth noting that Palace will be without the on-loan Mamadou Sakho against his parent club, boosting the Merseysiders’ goal potential.

This upcoming block probably warrants owning one Reds attacker then, with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino the best options.

From a defensive standpoint, Jurgen Klopp’s side should be able to muster a couple of clean sheets over the next six Gameweeks.

No team has registered fewer shots from inside the box than Watford over the last four matches, with 21, while Stoke and Palace are finding goals pretty hard to come by at the moment.

It’s only the Merseyside derby which looks to present a really difficult match-up, but having only registered one shut-out in their last 10, Fantasy managers may still choose to steer clear of the likes of Simon Mignolet and Nathaniel Clyne.

Also Consider

Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs will have a double Gameweek further down the line, likely to come in Gameweek 37, and in general, they look to have the strongest run-in for teams with ten matches remaining.

The short-term prospects (bur, swa, WAT, BOU, cpl) in particular appear very bright, so it’s understandable that Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen both feature among the top six players transferred in this week ahead of the trip to Turf Moor. It’s uncertain when Harry Kane will return from his ankle injury, but there’s no doubt that he looks set to play a prominent part in our three-man frontlines once fully fit.

The upcoming fixtures should also see Spurs add to the 12 clean sheets they’ve managed so far.

Kyle Walker looks the standout candidate, certainly until Danny Rose returns from a knee injury. Ben Davies could offer short-term cover until that point.

Southampton
There’s plenty to like regarding Saints’ run-in, with four home matches over the next six Gameweeks (BOU, CPL, wba, MCI, che, HUL), while they also have two double Gameweeks yet to be arranged.

The next two home fixtures, in particular, look very favourable, but the groin injury suffered by Manolo Gabbiadini is a huge blow given how quickly he’s settled in the Premier League.

Dusan Tadic currently appears to be the best route into the Southampton attack, but the absence of Gabbiadini may prove a major deterrent regarding investment in all of Saints’ attacking assets. In saying that, James Ward-Prowse (two goals and an assist in five) has emerged as an enticing budget option at just 5.0.

Claude Puel’s men have also been shipping goals of late, conceding five over the last two Gameweeks. But Maya Yoshida could be a viable option in defence given the extra matches and his bargain 4.3 price tag. If you have cash to splash, though, the 5.4-priced Ryan Bertrand has four assists in his last five Gameweeks.

Sunderland
Over the next six Gameweeks, the Black Cats only face one side currently in the top ten, with the coming period (wat, lei, MUN, WHM, mid, BOU) crucial to any chances they have of avoiding relegation.

David Moyes’ men will also face a double Gameweek later on this season, with their trip to Arsenal yet to be rescheduled.

The next six fixtures should provide a reasonable platform for Jermain Defoe to return to form, and he could challenge for a spot in our three-man forward lines once again.

Sunderland have also kept clean sheets in two of their last four matches at the Stadium of Light, so Jordan Pickford looks a good option in goal, with the odd shut-out, and certainly save points looking assured.

Crystal Palace
The Eagles face a double Gameweek (liv/TOT), but the difficulty of those two fixtures will probably limit investment in Palace assets.

They do face pretty favourable home fixtures against Leicester City and Burnley either side of the double, though, so by the time Gameweek 33 comes around, there may be some merit in eyeing one or two Eagles assets.

As mentioned above, though, Mamadou Sakho’s appeal is reduced by the fact that he cannot play in the first match of the double. Elsewhere, Wilfried Zaha could provide decent value in midfield, while Patrick van Aanholt should be back from an ankle injury before their double-header.

The short-term prospects appear less promising, though, with trips to Chelsea and Southampton followed by a home clash with Arsenal.

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

    This Arsenal fan is unbelievably clueless about the team he supports
    https://youtu.be/jAhCwzKIKPg

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

      Moral of the story - Never argue with stupidity

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

      He's a tube that fella

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

        Where else you eat in the centre horse?

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

          Have you tried that sarnie place.. Rubys.. remember i sent you that link?

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

            I'm off bread man.

            Do they do bowls?

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

              They sure do mate i don't remember how much but it's very reasonable.. won't get robbed like Subway

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

                Too many questions in subway.

                Starts with the bread and just goes downhill.

                Not one for when your fried.

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

                  Smells funny too

                  https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/rubys-belfast

                  Ruby's is the ticket

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

            That's really handy for me actually tomorrow.

            Much is the sandwich I've seen a thing saying salad bowls the same price.

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

      One lad nearly flipped his bin cause Alexis' shin pads weren't big enough and he didn't know how to put them on, after the WBA game 😛

    4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Tbf, the guy asking the questions is pretty clueless too. He doesn't know any of the players names, not to mention he struggled with his left & right.

    5. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      What has Loris won though 🙂

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

      Arsenal fans are the laughing stock of football at the moment, they really are

  2. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    LUKEDB249 hours, 34 mins ago
    Grant, Jak
    Davies, Olsson, Valencia, Coleman, Fuchs
    Siggy, Erikson, Mane, Sanchez, King
    Vardy, Lukaku, Gabbiadini

    I foolishly took a -8 on Saturday night before Gab got injured. Would you:

    1. Wildcard, save my blushes
    2. Hold and swallow the f**k up with Gabbi, deal with it if hes out the following Gameweek

    If 1, what players do I bring in/take out on a wildcard?

    1. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      you can bench him if he's not back, no biggy

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        So are you saying wildcard if it is a month?

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

        Doesn't sound good in the short term

    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I'm saying don't believe the Daily Fail. Wait for presser, squad is more than good enough to bench him

  3. Crystal Ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    What do you think of this lot? Antonio to Eriksen a good shout?

    Jaku, Foster
    Alonso, Walker, Coleman, Cedric, Barragan
    Alli, Mane, Coutinho, Siggy, Antonio
    Lukaku, Costa, Barnes

    1FT, 1.8m ITB

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      looking at fixtures id say definitely

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

      Barragan may become an issue. The transfer looks fine. Squad is okay but Coutinho needs watching.

      1. Crystal Ball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Barragan has been an issue for a while! But with 4 decent defenders doesn't matter too much, might cement his spot under new manager ahead of their double.

        Think I'll keep Coutinho at least one more game, probably until after Bournemouth. Both at home, class is permanent and all that

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

    Hello Leaf.

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

      Sup Anthony

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

        Not a wile pile young Leaf.

        Bit of a head cold due to the early woman cool temperatures but I'll battle on I'm made of sterner stuff than that.

        How's you this fine evening?

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

          *morning

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

          Just getting rid of mine , they're a bugger

          A Relaxing week this week ,

          Liking the young

      2. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I have an idea you might like.

        Email me at Kurt-Grohl@gmx.com

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

          I'd say you had no bother getting the ride in your pomp.

          No fanning about.

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Always best to make your intentions clear early on.

            Saves both parties from upset.

            1. Costa's Counsellor
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Having said that, I've probably frightened the life out of young Leaf.

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

                Do we know leaf is young?

                This must sound really weird.

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

                  Probably older than both you two

                  But I'll go with young ,

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

          The intrigue

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            It's a good thing 🙂

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

            Considered yourself groomed.

            1. Costa's Counsellor
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              😆

              You ever worked as a salesman Tone?

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

                Door to door believe it or not.

                I was only 17 mind you moved to Dublin my ma was in tears. I was going door to door selling gym & restaurant promotions wearing a suit.

                I must have looked like a wee traveller looking to sell a freshly tarmacked drive.

                1. Costa's Counsellor
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 8 days ago

                  I would never let you tarmac my drive 🙂

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

                    Yes because there would be dead bodies under it CC.

                    😀

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

              He's a counsellor, they're trusted not to go with that tomfoolery

              Professional ethics

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

      Groomed

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

        You are about to get your eyes opened Leaf son

  5. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Pickford
    Coleman Alonso Valencia
    Mane King Siggy Carroll Eriksen
    Costa (C) Lukaku
    ------------------------------------
    Heaton Brunt Maguire Kane

    £0.0ITB 1FT

    Kane and Brunt > Walker and Vardy for a hit

    yah or nah??

    1. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      yeah looks good, unless you want to downgrade kane to barnes and upgrade carroll to Alli maybe

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        dont see Barnes doing much and have eriksen. Spurs are solid at the back and have a great fixture list... probably a season keeper with the doubles coming too,

        My biggest issue is getting ibra back without activating my wc...
        saving that for gw36 > BB 37

  6. Tommo1888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    No scoutcast this week????

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

      no its the international break come back next week tuesday on youtube at either 9:30pm or 9:45pm

  7. klavan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Who will score more in the next 2 gws:

    A)Vardy- STO, SUN
    B) Costa -CPL, CITY

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      id say Vardy

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

        would you captain vardy this gw?

        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Not ahead of Costa no and will have both it looks like

    2. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      vards

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

    So what's my priority after the IB?

    A. Get Sanchez in for Mane
    B. Get Valencia in for Evans (or Jones if still with a sore toe)
    C. Get Vardy in probably for Lukaku or maybe Aguero

    Or WC and do them all. Squeaky bum time approaching.

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

      Wouldn't sell those in A or C whereas B needs to go. So, B for me.

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

      Thanks yep sounds about right

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

      B

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

    Any Suggestions. Obvious injury concerns are Hazard and Sanchez. Current rank 223k looking to finish inside of top 40k or top 1% of players.

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

    1 FT 0.7m ITB

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

      If Hazard/Sanchez injured -> Eriksen/Alli

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

        Thanks, I was considering this move myself. Would prefer if hazard was injured out of the 2 just because the fixtures arent the best from gw31-35

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

          You are looking at things wrongly. There is no reason to hope for Hazard's injury and to conclude Hazard's fixtures are bad 31-35 when he has an amazing GW30 fixture. I would want him fit at any cost for this game week, perhaps captain him, and then deal with whatever difficult fixture in GW31.

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

            Im not saying I want him injured im just saying if either of them were to miss out id prefer if it was hazard as Sanchez as better fixtures in the short term

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

              I'm not really sure. You've seemed to have made your mind up about Hazard's bad fixtures (comment below) and are fairly set on getting rid of him. You mustn't even be looking beyond GW30's plum fixture. If he scores 10-15, the bad fixtures argument becomes fairly meaningless.

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

                I am set on getting him out in GW31 yes

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Sanchez training with int team so id say hes fine, haz prob back too after int break.

      You need a bit of spurs for their upcoming fixtures though, id drop sterling and get alli or eriksen

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

        Thanks i need so if it will work as i only have 0.7 in the bank and city have decent fixtures comming up

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

      Lose Haz, you haven't got the TV to carry both him & Alexis. Decide on a 3-4-3 or a 3-5-2, but if the latter you must get a premium.

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

        Yeah planning to loose Hazard for either Alli or Eriksen, fixtures arent the best between GW31-35 and 3 of thoose 5 are away which hazard struggles in terms of fpl

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

      If Hazard is fit save. I'd try find a way to get Alli in next GW

  10. minges
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    would love to hear thoughts on GK options for the next few and DGW's.
    Ive had Heaton/Jaku combo for some time.

    Who would you drop for Valdes or Pickford? If at all..

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

      I would do Heaton -> Pickford (my plan later)

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

      If Wildcarding after 34, then makes sense to get Valdes in. I would drop Heaton too

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

        already used my wildcard. Will be slowly shifting my team looking to GW 37 doubles

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

    1) Antonio -> Eriksen
    2) Antonio and Diomande -> De Roon and Vardy (-4)
    3) Save and play Robertson if Antonio injured

    Current team:

    (1FT, 3.5 itb)

    Heaton
    Coleman/Valencia/Baines
    Mane/Cout/Alli/Siggy/Antonio
    Costa/Lukaku

    Bench: Jaku, Chambers, Robertson, Diomande

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

      Baines to Walker and Antonio to Eriksen for -4

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

        Like it! Only problem is that if I want Sanchez I have to do:
        Cout and Mane -> Sanchez and 6.9 mid or Heaton, Cout and Mane -> Pickford, Sanchez and 7.6 mid and that can take some time without more hits.. What do you think?

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

          This is a tricky situation, you already have Alli, so you could just get walker in for baines as I dont like double everton defence especially for next 2 fixtures. Maybe Coutinho to King this week, i know the fixtures arent great but he is playing out of position and bournemouth will score goals even if they loose. Then for GW31 do Antonio to Sanchez.

          So to simplify

          GW30: Baines to Walker, Coutinho to King (-4)
          GW31: Antonio to Sanchez

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

            Very good tips indeed! Thanks a lot!

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

              you welcome if you can afford lanzini instead of king and still do Antonio to Sanchez id do that instead of King

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

                Can afford Lanzini if I also do Heaton -> Pickford..maybe too much to get Lanzini instead of King?

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

                  Problem with this is also to afford doing Costa -> Ibra later

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

                    Just stick to King then

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

            Could also do this in case of other injuries?

            GW30: Baines -> Walker
            GW31: Coutinho and Antonio -> Sanchez and King (-4)

            Or doing this if Antonio is injuried?

            GW30: Baines and Antonio -> Walker and King (-4)

            GW31: Coutinho -> Sanchez

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

              Not a fan of double liverpool and having coleman aswell seem counter intuitive since they are playing each other this week. Coutinho has not looked the same player as before he got injured. Id take the -4 to get rid of coutinho and bring in walker this week.

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

              Also if you cant wait till towards the end of the international break to make your transfers

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

                Thanks a lot, mate! Really good help! 🙂

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

                  no problem, wait till nearer the deadline to make the transfers if you can, and good luck for GW30

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

                    I will wait 🙂 Thanks - and good luck to you 🙂

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

                Redmond is also an option? 🙂

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

                  I dont know, I like him as player but in terms of FPL i think gabbiadini is the only real asset worth owning if he is fit

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

                    from southmapton, maybe you can bring him in nearer GW35/36 when southampton have their double gameweek. Redmond might be an option then.

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

                      Good point 🙂

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

        This sounds good to me if youre plans are 3-5-2

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

          2 above is if 3-4-3

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

    In my opinion, England's best 11 using Spurs very successful 3-4-2-1 should be...

    Dier---Cahill---Smalling
    Walker--Barkley--Henderson--Rose
    ------Lallana------------Ali--------
    -----------------Kane-------------

    Rooney shouldn't be in the side and Sterling rotated with Lallana

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

      Not sure about Dier at CB, although I'm not sure about any of our CBs.

      But apart from that I agree. Not a fan of Barkley but there's no one else that can play there

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Yeah it's either Barkley or Rooney, and quite frankly I'm sick of Rooney, especially as a midfielder. His time is up.

        Barkley could do well but yeah that position is lacking unless Wilshere sorts himself out

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

      Not bad, in that system - all the rage - I'd play Lala a bit deeper and lose Barks, stick Sterling up there.

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

      Need ball-playing CBs if 3 at the back. Smalling and Cahill aren't that. Stones should be in there.

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I forgot about Stones to be honest . Replace Smalling with Stones

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

      This team with or without Net's suggestion is actually quite good on paper.

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

      CM is a real worry, need two powerhouses in there for that system, not fluff. Barkley against deep defences like Conte uses Cesc, but not against fast, aggressive midfields.

      I reckon Dier for stability in mid, alongside Hender if he's ever fit. Keane looked good in the three tonight, and there's Stones, who is improving

  13. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Llorente 》Vardy is beginning to bug me now. I was all set but lately have this developed a pattern of who ever I sell scoring that week.

    Stats wise not really much in it but this includes Ranieri days and LLlorente meh fixtures/going off injured.

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

      I feel the same, was convinced that was my transfer this GW but have my doubts as it's a great fixture for Llorente. A lot can change yet anyway and plenty of time to mull it over before next deadline.

  14. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    " while Stoke have tended to leak goals against the leading sides. "

    Clearly Man City didn't read the script (0-0) and this kinda comment turned many a managers head when playing his TC chip that week!
    🙁

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

      Annoyingly they decided to park the bus from then, after they got whooped by every other team.

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

        Yea Hughes purposely took advantage of City busy fixt and played for the draw, revenge for the way they treated him!
        But we lost out!

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

      Geoff Cameron.

  15. Chicken-Mandy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    struggling to fit sanchez in
    could fund it by doing mane to firmino, sound alright?

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

      You haven't linked your team so it's hard to say?

  16. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Coleman to Valencia for long term is worth it for the -4 right?

    High chance of CS this week

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

      Yes

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

      Don't just look at cleanies, observe the 3 assists and goal in the last 8, plus the 4 cleanies LOL 😉 Added value mate, that's the key.

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

      Shifting Baines for him myself. Expecting the -4 to be paid back straight away and can see Valencia far outscoring even Coleman from here on.

  17. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Who do you think has adopted the 3 at the back formation better?

    Chelsea or Spurs?

    Chelsea is the tempting answer but Spurs look unstoppable with it

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

      Conte had a rough start this season but once he threw the conventional out the window, Chelsea have been unstoppable. The 3-4-3 is his system!

      Fully fit squad Spurs are the next best bet but Kante will always edge it in his teams favour for what he can do in that role.

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

      Erm, Cheslki will win the league since that change @ARS... lol

    3. cjw176
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Chelsea

    4. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Spurs look sexier with 343, Chelsea very efficient. With all the injuries Poch has had to revert to 442 quite a bit. Be interested to see a goals per game comparison when they've used the three

  18. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Baines > Valencia is probably worth a hit.

    Who else would be worth a hit?

    Baines > Alonso?
    Baines > Walker?

    1. cjw176
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Valencia or Walker IMO. Preferably Valencia

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

        Are those your top three defensive targets, and in what order?

        1. cjw176
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          I already have Valencia and Walker. My top 3 right now would be
          Valencia
          Walker
          Alonso

  19. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    are people taking city in the emirates as a good fixture for Sanchez?

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

      I would yes. He'll have chances.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        would you captain him v city?

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

          I'll most likely captain Aguero but if I had both, it'd be on Sanchez.

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

      Mystery fixture. I think it could really go either way

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        is it worth a hit to get him in for it?... id be losing mane

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

          No way. Mane scored the winner in the reverse fixture. Not for a hit that's for sure

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

          Tough. I don't know, I want him long term so I took a hit last week. But then I still have Mane.

          So Im not sure 🙁

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

          No way.

  20. cjw176
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    If Arsenal have a dgw 35, besides Sanchez, who else would you want from that team?

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

      I'd consider Walcott, I'd consider someone from the back.

      I'd WC the next week so a GK even.

      1. cjw176
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I'm gonna WC gw35 and was thinking of bringing in Cech and maybe a defender then ship them out over the next two fixtures for caballero and alonso

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

          Yeah I'm not really expecting clean sheets but that sounds like a plan

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

      Probably Walcott or Giroud. Can't see a CS away to Spurs, but may punt on Bellerin too for the sake of it

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

      Kosc and maybe Walcott, depends on his form, minutes and others in his price bracket at the time.

    4. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      is wenger staying? if announcement has been made they might get behind the manager and be much improved at that point

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

    I thought England did well tonight. Definitely the end of the Rooney era which has probably been needed for a while.

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

      There's a natural time for players to leave the arena and it has come. The pace & movement of the game suited him way back then. New kids are on the block and let's hope we remember how good he was and cut out the pess taking.

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

        He's been a great player. I really did like Alli tonight....we could build around him in that position.

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

          If only Eriksen was English eh? LOL 😉

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

            This is getting like Deja Vu....Me and my lad also had that conversation during the match. Walker, Rose, Alli, Eriksen and Kane would have been great.

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

              Some chat before about Lala or Sterling inside right... god if only we had the class of Eriksen, sigh...

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

                Class is the right word for Eriksen. I think he's probably the most under rated player in the prem.

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

                  Absolute quality. Scary how young that Spurs side are.

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

                    Just need some quality squad depth in the summer window, and i'd be tempted to take a punt on them for the league next year

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

            Ya a player like Eirksen or Siggy would be the keystone to that England team need
            Just imagine Paul Scholes in there in his prime

            I still cant see why Terry and Carrick are not involved in the England squad i think they would help a lot
            Also i would rate Pickford as a better gk than Hart

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

              Pickford for certain. Surely destined for big things.

    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Agreed Wakey, although they looked good against Russia and couldn't score either.

      I like the system, played it well with little prep. Make the most of what you've got, and we've got classy wing backs.

      Amazing how the Germans celebrated Podolski, compared to how we're a bit indifferent about our record goal scorer.

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

        I said exactly that to my son. They gave him a good send off if that was his last game for them.

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

    Do we think Holebas plays?

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

      Seems he was dropped. They conceded so one would have to think he will.

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

        Ah I need him to 🙂

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

    Coleman to walker worth it or not?

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

      For free, if there's nothing else, yes

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

      I think it is, taken in the round.

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      coleman is an beast fpl asset but hard to ignore walkers fixtures... id say yes

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

      Really depends on squad balance. I'd love to make that move, and can afford it - but I'm tight enough on funds to bring back Sanchez as it is!

  24. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Evening all. Thoughts very much appreciated on the best moves for my team this week and further ahead. I covet a Sanchez return in wk31 but would also quite like to keep the obvious enabler Sergio, for Hull...
    Not loving my captaincy options this week either. I am tempted to take a 2wk punt on Aguero > Vardy(c), but similarly tempted to enjoy watching city destroy Arsene's fragile defence...

    Pickford
    Alonso Coleman Valencia
    Mane Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    (Heaton TCarroll ASmith Pieters)

    1FT 0.8 ITB

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

      I want your team

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

        🙂

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      stick and keep free transfer... if your in need of a great dif cap pick ten its Alonso this week, if your near the top then play it safe with Aguero

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

        Alonso is a good shout...Thinking about Siggy too...Aguero may well get it though.

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

      Unfortunately you have no easy way of getting Sanchez if you are wanting to keep Kun Aguero.

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

        The problem isn't so much just Aguero- it's the combination of too many heavy hitters...nice problem to have, but not easy to rebalance in one or two moves. Getting rid of Mané for 31 will be no go either. Really tempted by Vardy switch...

    4. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Same issues with those fixtures, GW31 has attractive ties, including Liverpool v Bournemouth.

      Thinking I might ditch Kun for Sanchez in 30/31 but keep Mane and Cout for Bournemouth (Siggy goes).
      Then Cout to Sane in 32 to dip my bread in City v Hull. You could do similar?

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

        Something like :

        30. Aguero > Vardy
        31. Siggy Heaton > Sanchez Valdes (-4)
        32. Mané > Sané

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

          Leaves plenty funds to upgrade Vardy.

          1. Athletic Bilbo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Yes, I like, although leaves you holding llorente and TCarroll for a while. Might need a further move. And then there's gw34 to ponder...

            Headaches

            1. Athletic Bilbo
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Vardy to Zlatan easy, just assesssed your cash

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

                Freeing up Mané funds key move down the line.. Don't want to shift either spurs, then again they did both just return, maybe I'll feel differently next wk!

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

                  Sané > Mata possibly for 34

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

              Llorente is a headache. TCarroll can be a passenger til the WC

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

                Almost tempted to downgrade Llorente > Barnes and switch to 4-4-2

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

      Thoughts much appreciated on these thoughts 🙂

      Pickford
      Alonso Coleman Valencia
      Mane Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson
      Aguero Lukaku Llorente

      (Heaton TCarroll ASmith Pieters)

      1FT 0.8 ITB

      Any better ideas? :

      30. Aguero > Vardy
      31. Siggy Heaton > Sanchez Valdes (-4)
      32. Mané > Sané

      Other possibles for 34 or earlier :
      Vardy > Ibra
      Sane > Mata
      Smith > mid defender

  25. GE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Need a max 6.0 mid long term. Who do you think is the best one? 🙂 Thanks 🙂

    1) King
    2) Redmond
    3) Others?

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

      There maybe another, JWP?

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

      Redmond or JWP looking good. I'd avoid King personally due to fixtures ahead.

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

    Plenty of time for things to change i know but I'm considering Robinson & Brunt > DDG & Valencia with my 2FT, too much Man U defence ? Would leave 6.3 itb and this team for GW30:

    DDG
    Valencia, Alonso, Olsson
    Eriksen, Mane (C), Coutinho, Siggy
    Llorente, Carroll, Lukaku
    (Jakupovic, Coleman, Markovic, Pieters)

    I'm mindful Coutinho may need to go & have Sanchez in mind for GW31.

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

    Just watching "Digging for Britain"....Dr Alice Roberts has to be the classiest woman on TV.

    She looks a lot like my second wife.

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

      Not bad, she has a look of Victoria Coren Mitchell, both classy women.

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

    My team
    Valdes Jaku
    Alonso Walker Coleman Brunt Mawson
    Sanchez King Alli Mane Siggy
    Costa Lukaku Llorente.

    Not had a captaincy fail for quite a bit, but struggling to pick one for 30. Pondering Costa to Vardy (c), any thoughts? Thanks

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

      I'm envious of your team. Defence looks sorted, strong all around

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

        GOod isn't it....very good.

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

      Go with the one that looks like the highest % captain (Costa probably). A bit of a lottery this week.

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

      Mane at home may be worth considering but safe bet is Costa who will get usual 1 goal no doubt!

  29. DoubleC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Ok thanks for advice, as for defence about to be ripped up by multiple hits for doubles lol. 100 behind in mini league

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

      Really? Why it looks good. Who are you looking to bring in?

  30. peco12
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Lanzini or King?

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

      King