Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 30 – The Weak

After analysing those teams that boast the kindest upcoming schedules yesterday, we now turn our attention to the sides who could be doomed to a downturn in points output over the next four-to-six Gameweeks.

West Bromwich Albion stand out as the only side facing a blank in Gameweek 34, while there is also concern surrounding Bournemouth and Manchester City assets over the month to come.

West Bromwich Albion

(mun, wat, SOT, LIV, (bla), LEI)

The Baggies are the only team that suffer a blank in Gameweek 34, while they have a number of tricky fixtures all the way to the end of the season.

The prospects for West Brom defenders certainly don’t look promising.

Manchester United, Southampton and Leicester City have all been in strong scoring form of late, while Liverpool have only failed to net in one of their last 17 matches.

Watford have also scored a reasonable six goals in their last three home matches, so defensive returns look set to be hard to come by over the coming period.

So while the goal threat of Gareth McAuley may earn the centre-back a stay of execution, it would be understandable if he’s now seen as being surplus to requirements, along with all others members of the Baggies’ backline.

It’s much the same story when assessing the outlook for the West Brom attack.

The Gameweek 30 trip to Old Trafford is unlikely to provide many chances for Tony Pulis’ side, while there’s no real plum fixture over the remaining match-ups.

Watford and Southampton have been conceding plenty of goals over the last few weeks, but those clashes aren’t expected to be enough for Fantasy managers to consider holding onto their Baggies attacking assets.

Bournemouth

(sot, liv, CHE, tot, MID, sun)

The Cherries only face two home fixtures in the next six, while the short-term prospects in general look bleak.

Chelsea and Spurs lead the way for clean sheets this season with 13 and 12 respectively, while a trip to Anfield may also prove somewhat tricky – the Reds have only conceded more than one goal at home on two occasions this term.

The Southampton fixture in Gameweek 30 is reasonable enough for Josh King’s 11.5% ownership in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) to hold and play the in-form attacker – indeed, he remains the most transferred in midfielder since the last deadline passed.

But outside of the value offered by King, there looks to be no appeal in the Bournemouth ranks.

While the 2-0 win over Swansea City ended a run of nine matches without a clean sheet, it’s difficult to see the Cherries registering another shut-out over the next four Gameweeks.

As already mentioned, Southampton have been lethal in front of goal recently, scoring 10 in their last four matches, while as three of the four highest scoring teams this season, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs will all be heavilty backed to breach the Bournemouth rearguard.

Those still clinging to a Bournemouth defender following Gameweek 28 will likely be hatching alternative plans.

In the long-term, Bournemouth’s exceptional fixtures from Gameweek 34 onwards provide some incentive to sit tight, but, with the focus on double Gameweek assets at that stage, it seems remiss to put too much stock in that spell.

Manchester City

(ars, che, HUL, sot, MUN, mid)

City also face just two home fixtures over the coming period and also take on three of their top six rivals.

It’s those matches against Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United, along with the Gameweek 33 trip to Southampton, where it’s difficult to see City maininting a recent run of clean sheets.

Pep Guardiola’s side have only conceded one goal in their last four matches, though, and the Hull City and Middlesbrough fixtures should present strong opportunities for further defensive returns.

But, with rotation a major factor, City defenders haven’t really been viable Fantasy options for the majority of this season. That certainly isn’t expected to change until perhaps the final weeks of the season, with another double Gameweek on offer.

Only Crystal Palace have conceded fewer shots from inside the box than Chelsea and United over the last four matches, so those fixtures don’t look particularly enticing for the City attack.

On the other hand, Arsenal have conceded nine goals in their last four, while the Hull City, Southampton and ‘Boro clashes all appear favourable.

Those still in possession of a City attacker following double Gameweek 27, there may be a temptation to sit still, particularly if more pressing transfers are required elsewhere.

Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane could all still be reasonable picks, almost as differentials, although the pricey Aguero looks to be a prime contender to be sacrificed for Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of United’s pair of Gameweek 34 fixtures.

Also be wary of…

Leicester City
While the in-form Foxes have two favourable home matches (STO, SUN) in the short-term, they then face four consecutive away fixtures (eve, cpl, ars, wba).

So although investment in the red-hot Jamie Vardy is understandable, he may find the going tougher against Everton and Palace, while Leicester will also have their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid to focus on.

Likewise, there is also set to be interest in Christian Fuchs, given that the left-back has produced a goal and an assist in his last three appearances, and could also bank some defensive points in the next two.

But clean sheets appear less likely in those four away matches, perhaps limiting the appeal of taking a shot-term punt on the Austrian.

Everton
It’s over the next two Gameweeks where there are concerns regarding Toffees assets, as they face difficult trips to Anfield and Old Trafford, while they also fail to offer a double Gameweek over the remainder of the season.

Ronald Koeman’s men also host Chelsea in Gameweek 35, but do face a fairly favourable run of fixtures (LEI, BUR, whm) in between.

However, given his phenomenal form, Romelu Lukaku seems unlikely to see his 46.7% ownership diminish just yet: the Belgian ranks top for transfers in ahead of the trip to Arsenal. But FPL Fantasy managers may not hold the likes of Ross Barkley in the same esteem, with the midfielder perhaps struggling to produce attacking points over the next few weeks.

Defensive returns are also expected to tail off over the next two Gameweeks, but the attacking threat on offer from Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines will likely see owners keep faith ahead of that more obliging run of fixtures.

Chelsea
The upcoming schedule for the leaders (CPL, MCI, bou, mun, SOT, eve) looks on paper, at least, one of the toughest they’ve had to face over the course of the season.

As mentioned, Palace are keeping clean sheets and limiting the number of shots they’re facing, while both Manchester clubs and Everton are all performing well at the back.

Diego Costa’s form has shown signs of fading and could suffer further over the upcoming period. More than 18,000 have so far shown him the door ahead of Gameweek 30. However, with a lack of options up front, at least until Ibrahimovic’s return, many of Costa’s remaining 39.6% ownership seem likely to keep him locked in for now.

The Chelsea outlook from a defensive point of view is similar, with shut-outs not really expected against both Manchester clubs and at Goodison Park.

The other three fixtures could yield defensive returns, though, and with Marcos Alonso and Gary Cahill delivering attacking points, they remain pretty strong options for our five-man backlines.

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

    Thoughts on 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. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Defoe FTW.he has higher ownership

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

      Only 10% ownership, not good enough.

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

      If Boro play Negredo and Gestede together then they'll both up their game. I don't see that they have much choice than to do it tbh...they need to try and score their way out of trouble.

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

        They had United against the ropes for a big period of the 2nd half so I think they have to go with it at this point

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

          Tbf we let them. Just sat back and let them cross it into the box with no pressure on their players whatsoever ...

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

            Pretty much this.. we lay against the ropes and tried to stay on our feet lol

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

              That was because Mourinho was scared of Gestede's threat and acted immediately by chucking another defender on. That's the level of panic he can cause if you chuck in long balls.

              He's hard work to play against as anybody who's watched him, or played against, knows full well. Well everybody apart from the Villa manager last year and Boro this year....who seem to think he's bench fodder.

              He'd scored more headed goals than anybody in Europe over two years at the point that he left Blackburn.

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

    Is this website really really slow for anyone else or just me?

    Other sites are fine

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

      International break

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

        So it's slow for loading etc for you too?

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

          It has been slow for months now. Don't notice it anymore.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Pages never load properly. And the links don't work correctly until the page finally loads.

    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Works just fine for me.

    4. Chaps Before Baps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      I mentioned this a while ago. The loading speeds are crippling at times.

      I even cleared my cookies and cache, changed browsers, re-set the router, disabled the fire-wall. I even perfromed a full system recovery. Still no luck unfortunately.

      Mobile and Android devices seem to be unaffected.

      I assume this could be due to the site using unoptimized images or bulky design elements. Even replying to comments has become laggy. It's been this way for months now. Hopefully this gets sorted soon.

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Using chrome and windows 10 .No problem here.

        1. Chaps Before Baps
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Thanks mate but I'm a Mac user. Creating separate partitions & installing dual operating systems just to use FFS properly is an unreasonable burden IMO.

          I think FFS need to fix this problem on their end of things to optimise the site for all users/operating systems. At the worst of times the site has caused my CPU to crash. It really is a problem that needs to be addressed. I only have this problem when using FFS.

  3. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Heaton, Pickford
    Walker, Maguire, Williams, Brunt, Holebas
    Sanchez, King, Siggy, Fletcher, Antonio
    Lukaku, Costa, Llorente

    4.0 itb
    Would like a few DGers, but no such middies catch the eye.
    Antonio to:

    A) Eriksen
    B) Alli
    C) Hazard
    D) Mane
    E) Tadic
    F) Mata
    G) Lanzini

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

      Eriksen the best out of those imo

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

      Alli or Eriksen have the best fixtures until the doubles

      but hazard has the best DGW fixtures of the players listed

    3. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Brunt to Valencia seems more appealing IMO .

      1. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        That is appealing. Could only play 3 middies then.

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

      Alli

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Yoshida is now my 3rd defender.....bullsh1t game.

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

      Yoshida 3rd defender?

      *vomits everywhere*

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

        *knee deep*

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

      Or team 😛

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

        This 😛

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

        😆

        Not seen 'Scream' for a while.....equally applicable in this instance 😀

    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      I am thinking to make my third too

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Make him*

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

          Don't, it's not a good situation 😮

      2. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        *turd

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

      That doesn't sound good... trudges off to the offy with a bewildered expression, shaking head slowly.

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

        😀 get us a few cans when you're there Netley....

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

    After international break and pressers etc would u do these transfers? Yes/no and reason please

    Son/Sterling > Eriksen/Lanzini for -4

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

      probably not

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Yes. Son did not play well. Won't be a surprise if Janssen starts instead of him. Sterling has difficult fixtures, also on rotation risk. On the other hand, i don't see any reason why not to choose Erik. I am only doubtful about Lanzini

    3. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Why Lanzini? No DGW in the pipeline and there must be better options.

  6. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Norway fpl update

    Pal Helland, the costliest midfielder in the game had a great season in 2015-16. He scored 25 goals in 38 matches. He provided 7 assists.

    In 2016-17, he scored 9 goals from 31 matches. He provided 6 assists.

    The exact reason behind this drop is not known but I think it could be a change in formation or a change in his position. He plays in the left wing usually. And IMO could benefit with a target man like Bendtner in front of him.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Taarabt mkll

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

      He was struggling with injuries last season. Very injury prone in general. He is explosive when fit but I don't think I can trust him with that price tag.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers. That's what I was thinking. This league is really interesting. Did you get any response from Jonty regarding the article?

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

          Not anything yet. It will be up here when approved: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/community-submissions/

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Best of luck. Looking forward to it.

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

      Cheers. Most will pick the costliest mid though ...Any hidden gems to know about or some must haves players to own or a strong defensive team who keeps CS's?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Most of the teams in the lower parts of the table get crushed by higher teams. I have McDermott as my second goalie. I think he should do well this season.

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

          Good good

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

        Would not say hidden gems but it may be interesting.

        Kasper Nissen, 4.5 mid playing for Songdal.
        They sold their pen taker and this guy put 7 penaltys in the net last season. Though it was in another team on a lower level but if he ends up a starter he could be on pens as he obviously is ok wuth it. My 5th mid as it stands.

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

          Nice.Cheers for the info

    4. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      He plays on the right. Sort of like a Robben without pace.

      He has always struggled with injuries. Last season was hampered by groin injuries. He is already a doubt for the first game of the season.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        I was looking at the Norway national team lineup. Could not get the formation of any team. Thanks for the correction.

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

          Check the teams twitter for line ups in friendlies

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Cheers.

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

      Jensen the safer option?

      I've got that Haugen for 9.0 from Brann as well as Helland.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Jensen does seem like a safe option. I also have Haugen.

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

          So Acosta, Ruud, Jensen, Haugen, and Bendtner are my choices I'm happy with.

          Outside of that I'm clueless.

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Take McDermott (gk), flu(FWD) for the time being. I'll tell you more details soon.

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

              Thanks dude!!

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

      I'm going to make a team. I have no idea what I am doing.

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

        Join the club.

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

          Should I make Bendtner my perma-captain?

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            No. His first fixture is tough. Also see how he does in the league. He is so talented that he may fail there too.

    7. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Interesting. I have gone for a defender, Helland and Jensen, and ignored Bendtner. May change my mind considering Bendtner's ownership and Helland's injury record.

  7. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Evans to score from this week's corners. 🙂

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

      McAuley* the worst dream for non-owners

  8. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Which one should I play?
    Jakupovic
    Valdes

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Jakupovic

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Sorry.. saw the wrong fixtures 😛

        Play Valdes

  9. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Negredo has had 17 goal attempts in the last 6 weeks

    Guess how many were on target?

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

      -17

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

      2

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

        If this was a guess then fair play

        If not - you're a cheat

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

          Only knew he had 1 shot on target from the 6 attempts he had last GW. 🙂

  10. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Heaton, Jaku
    Alonso, Baines, Brunt, Robertson, Friend
    Sanchez, Firmino, Barkley, Siggy, Carroll
    Lukaku, Costa, Llorente

    1.2m ITB, 1FT

    Got exact cash for Firmino, Baines, Brunt to Alli, Vert, Valencia

    What do you think guys? Should i pull the trigger for a -8? Or any other suggestion?

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

      Don't pull any trigger yet. And wouldn't be in a rush to get rid of Firmino. Actually fancy Pool vs EVE more than Spurs away at Burnley.

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Do you think Barkley to Alli and Brunt to Yoshida worth it? And that too for a -4?

  11. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Any word on Gabbiadini?

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

      Not looking good, but no solid update. Probably out for 3-4 weeks.

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

      Early Reports says he is expected to be back for GW33 clash with Man City

    3. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Thanks both

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

    How do you get Google to translate Norwegian on the Norwegian FF site to English? (Sorry if its a stupid question)

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

      In Chrome you can right click and translate to English (ctrl+click if using Mac).

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

        Thanks pal

  13. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Er, so we've gone all Norwegian then?

    Get Knut Hamsun.......

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

      Apparently Ronka has already joined Jaf 😉

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

        Yeah I did.....I mean he did, yeah.....

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          😀

  14. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    If I do well in the Norway league this season, I am planning to create my own site exclusively for the league with team Cruel as my chief advisor. Thoughts?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Rank?

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

        *w

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          I'm not sure he's taking requests.

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

            😆

      2. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Anything above 10k will do.

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

      I'm for it, once I get guest appearances on your Scoutcast 😉

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

      Good idea 😀

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

      Oh where is my comment. Mods, I was just joking. Ban looking inevitable.

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

        They didn't like me messing with OR2's name 😛

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Oh. I think your typo and my racist comment have been promptly taken care of by whoever deleted it.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Going , going ..........
            Are you still here ?

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              I'm always here.

              1. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 days ago

                I'm not but I do have Lazarus type qualities.

                1. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 7 days ago

                  You're in. Don't worry mate.

  15. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Feeks sake, is there no PL this weekend?

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      The International break isn't great if you're Scottish

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        I dinnae ken wit ya mean ya wee bawbag.

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

          Perfect Jockanese.....

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            😎

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

        😮 😛

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

        Still a great line from the 'only an excuse' boys in discussing the 3 foreigners only rule that UEFA introduced for club competitions about 25 years ago.
        "European clubs are still adjusting to the new 3 foreigners rule.......
        or as it's known in Scotland..... 'the 8 diddies' rule"
        🙂

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

          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zl9yiRwlfTg

          Best call in ever...

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

            😆
            He's no Finnish... he's only 28.
            What a belter.

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

            😀

          3. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            😀

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

      It's facing its parent club

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

      Don't worry. ROI vs Wales tomorrow night. #CelticClash

  16. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    As if FPL wasn't hipster enough - it's not gone all Noway

  17. ChristoBisto
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Going to McAuley > Valencia after I know he's safe and home in bed. Is it worth a - 4 to also do Aguero > Vardy? So many ppl must be considering that same move!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      No.
      Hope that helps.

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

        Yeah I guess it does, cheers!

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

      nope

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

        Thanks, you're matching the voices in my head which is reassuring. Resist the bandwagon! I'm a fan of your captaincy articles BTW, thank you.

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

    FPL Norway.

    Valmir Berisha 6.0m forward playing for Ålesund.
    Not a massive club in any way but finally a good club choice by Berisha.
    Swedish youngster who became top scorer(7 goals) in u-17 world cup 2013 when us Swedes won the bronze medal. Iheanacho's Nigeria won the gold.
    He is a natural goal scorer, no good at headers, quick with his feet, runs until his eyes bleed and has a good eye for the play.
    After his success in u-17 world cup he signed for Roma, never played there, what was he thinking. Asked to be loaned out, went to Panathinaikos, again, what was he thinking and did notnplay manymminutes there either.
    All in all he has wasted some years now but of course he has recieved good schooling in Roma and it may finally take off for him now.

    Though I wont get him I'll keep an eye on him as he does have talent enough for much bigger things when he gets regular game time.

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      How's this fella called siguardarson?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Come on lads. Let's make Norway football great again.

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

          Are you, Crunch and Team Cruel all from Norway?

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            I'm not from Norway. But I am supporting that league because they have an Indian goalkeeper. And I am a patriotic Indian unlike jafooli and others here.

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

              Oooohhhh. Good to know. I'm Indian-Irish. Had no idea Jaooli was Indian lol.

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

            What an insult!!! I'm Swedish.
            😉

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

              Haha sorry brother. I wouldn't like it if someone called me English (I'm Irish) 😉

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

        He's finished......

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

          Pfft, will win us the world cup in the 2020's....
          😉

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

              Ha, that's brilliant 🙂

      3. Ramboros
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        On Molde? Quick, strong and technical striker. Creates a lot of chances, but is a terrible finisher. He was really good in 2012, but barely has gotten a string of games since then. We don't really know how good he is any longer.

        1. Ramboros
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Forgot to add that he is very injury prone.

  19. jbenny1107
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    What would be your strategy to make up 46 points on my ML leader if I have my wildcard and he does not from this point to the end of the season? 4.0 ITB.

    DeGea/Jaku
    Alonso Coleman Jones Brunt McAuley
    Alli Siggy Mane Cout Davies
    Costa Lukaku Lorente

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

      Id find a way to inc Vardy, Gabbiadini when fit, Aguero has some very nice fixtures, id upgrade coutiniho to hazard or alexis

      Valencia or Bertrand worth getting also

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      need to have better differentials

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        And just try to nail your captain picks

  20. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Quick question

    Will Mata or Martial be a solid enough Man U pick for 34/35 as I want to build my team without him well apart from 34/35

    with the front 3 of Kun Gabbi and Vardy preferable as they have the better doubles and fixtures excluding 34/35

    Suggestions?

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

      This is to say build a team without Ibra as I only find him favorable for the 2 weeks

    2. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Avoid. The Man Utd midfield is pretty much a minefield.
      DDG, Valencia and Ibra are the best picks.

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Do you still have your wildcard, NK?

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

        All chips remain intact, I'm trying to have a front 3 of kun Vardy gabbi but want Ibra for 34 35 it's annoying unless I ship out Ibra Kun on frees

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Yeah, I've got Rondon (soon to be Deeney or Gabbi), Lukaku and Kun, and have resigned myself to doing Kun to Kane for GW31 or GW32, and Lukaku to Ibra for GW34, and then wildcarding in GW35 to set up for the final run.

          Using frees to manipulate big-hitting forwards is a pain, but they also offer so much upside in the right matchup (as captains) that I think it's worth it.

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

            You see the problem with dropping kun is it can't be before 32 city home to Hull keeping kun for that surely is a must

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              Yeah, I'm probably willing to chance it - even if it's risky. I see Kane (as long as he's healthy) as more reliable than Kun at this point, and the extra funds help me to go Lukaku to Ibra in GW34.

              I'm likely going to get Man City "coverage" from GW32 on with either Sterling or Sane...and hope Kun doesn't kill me now that he's not on pens.

              Good luck. It's not an easy choice.

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

                Definitely not and assuming Kane is back for 32 which is weeks before he is supposed to be back why not keep kun for 32 Kane won't be available then and Kane took time to get into form after injury last time

                1. BananaNose Maldonado
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 7 days ago

                  Well, yes, my approach is based on the assumption that Kane is back and healthy for 32. If he's not, then I'm holding on to Kun and will just swap him for Ibra in 34 and wildcard in 35. Either way, I just don't see me going without Ibra in 34.

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

                    I won't will keep him for 2 weeks and get kun or Kane back probably

                    1. BananaNose Maldonado
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 7 days ago

                      Sounds good. Good luck, NK.

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

                        You two pal

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

    Nice the way your whole team fits on the screen in Norwegian FF, unlike with FPL.

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

      Because of reduced daylight hours, I believe......

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

        Ah yes

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

    A) Pedro and play 3-5-2
    B)Deeney and play 3-4-3

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

      C) Klavan in 4-4-2 😉

    2. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      B

  23. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    That's it for the day. Good night lads.

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

      Good night

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

      Sweet fpldreams.

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

      Good night

  24. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 days ago

    Is son a decent option till Kane returns?

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Not based on last Sunday's performance.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Not particularly, but guess he could surprise again.

    3. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 days ago

      Generals -

      A- Sanchez, Ibra and King

      or

      B- Sanchez, Alli and Carroll

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 days ago

          In the future? A

          1. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Thank you. Mr Pockets

        • UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          A

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

          Sanchez Ibra Alli is what is want

      2. rjcv177
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 days ago

        Long wait for the BB on 37...but anyone already tried to squeeze the 15 doublers?
        I think i have a great TV and still looks VERY difficult.
        Avoiding United because Mou will focus on Europa League, and fixtures are bad def.

        Who are the shoe ins (according normal XI without sudden inj)?

        Sanchez, Koscielny
        Alonso, Hazard
        Caballero, Sterling, Jesus???
        Bertrand, Gabbiadini
        Defoe
        Triple Spurs

        Who would be the cheap fillers to make this work? Yoshida, Stephens perhaps

        1. barracuda
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Are you for real about Jesus or am I mui cansado?

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 7 days ago

              Don't worry Jesus isn't for real. Imaginary friend.

            • rjcv177
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              i'm not sure if he will come back this season or not.

          2. Lord.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Man City must be just as risky as United, and who knows what beach Chelsea will be on in GW37? Terry and Fab might actually be the more likely picks by then, and I would favour Pedro over Hazard for FPL value. I also can't see Ibrah missing too many games when he's back.

            1. rjcv177
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              I came up with this

              Caballero, Pickford
              Alonso, Monreal, Vert, Yoshida, Stephens
              Sanchez, Alli, Pedro, Sane, Tadic*
              Kane, Jesus*, Defoe

              if Jesus out for season, Gabbi and Sterling instead

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

            Will have 13 all being well, just valdes and barnes on singles

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

          I see that Everton have secured a site for their proposed £300 new stadium
          If they offloaded Lukaku and Coleman along with the Stones money it would cover half of the cost at least

          1. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Yes, I think your estimate value is correct. My notepad shows the same digits..

        3. Boydinho
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          Love the Norway FPL, wish the did the same in Sweden.

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

            You don't have any fantasy competitions at all for Allsvenskan?

            1. Boydinho
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              Yes, but they are poor i think. A lousy on from a news paper and then one from the company that broadcast Allsvenskan. Not near FPL standard and the Norweigian is from the same mold as FPL.

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

                We had the exact same as you last season. Lousy indeed.

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

                I have thought the same so I made a search and found something called startelvan, have you tried that one?
                I have not signed on so have no idea how or if it works.
                I've never tried the CMore version either.

                Aftonbladets version I've done since they started it(on and off), only hockey at first though if I remember correctly.
                Back then there was no internet and you used the ATG machines.

                1. Boydinho
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 7 days ago

                  No i havn't will look it up. Aftonbladet is okey but i dont like the selling system with %, works in small tournaments as EM or VM. I think the CMore one is awful haha.

          2. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Man, very other great human being is saying "Wow, that Norwegian league is so surreal.." . Am I suppose to believe this without sounding too arrogant? 😀 😀

            1. Boydinho
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              Hahaha

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

            Fpl League of Ireland for some real excitement

        4. Denis Tueart on the wing
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 days ago

          I know the consensus of opinion was to wildcard before GW34 to reap more benefits for the latter GW's, but i'm starting to look at GW36 for GW37.
          Anybody else with me on this?

          1. VS10_
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 days ago

            Depends where the Arsenal and Southampton double lands (35 or 36). NL derby GW35 is annoying.

            1. Denis Tueart on the wing
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 days ago

              I am following this at the moment:

              https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AXOuLIzI4un4adZxpsTCN7amF8Go81NHAPZcbi51ZbI/edit#gid=1486337088

              You might already have it, but I am looking at the Arsenal DGW's being 36 & 37.

              However, if it is GW35, I suppose then will be the time, could be 3 - 3 against Spurs

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

                Could be 33 also

                1. Denis Tueart on the wing
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 7 days ago

                  What 33 - 0 ?