Opinion

The Burning Question: Is now the time to revisit Leicester City’s assets?

For much of the season, Leicester City’s assets have been way off the radar of Fantasy managers, as their overpriced and under-performing stars failed to replicate the astonishing form that captured the Premier League title.

But last month Claudio Ranieri, the manager who guided them to 2015/16 success, was ruthlessly sacked and ever since the Foxes have once again become an invigorated force.

They have won all three league games under new boss Craig Shakespeare and also find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

But can we really forgive months of mediocrity and take the plunge for the final few Gameweeks?

We turn to a select band of Fantasy Football Scout contributors to ask the Burning Question: is now the time to revisit Leicester City’s assets?

Simon March (2014/15 FPL Champion) says…

Potentially, yes, in the short term at least.

Leicester’s back to back home fixtures against Stoke and Sunderland couldn’t be much more enticing, and their usual suspects – Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and Christian Fuchs – all seem to have hit some form of late. They could definitely inflict damage and deliver returns in the coming Gameweeks.

However, while the next couple of away fixtures against Everton and Crystal Palace could definitely be worse, there’s that small issue of a Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid looming on the horizon. You have to assume that, from Gameweek 32 at least, Leicester’s biggest assets will also become their biggest rotation risks.

Then there’s the question of their mentality. Yes, they’ve rallied spectacularly in the past few weeks, but is that sustainable given how poor they’d been previously? We know how dangerous Leicester can be when their back is against the wall, but are they really up for it in the league now relegation is less of a threat? And just how much of a distraction will that Champions League tie be? These, for me, are all reason to think twice.

Leicester will have a double Gameweek, but it looks likely that it’ll pit them against Man City and Spurs, giving them one of the toughest schedules of all the teams playing twice.

For me, investment in Leicester is for those looking for a short-term opportunity. There’s hardly any scope for ‘bargain hunting’ and, with more consistent performers coming in at similar prices to the likes of Vardy and Mahrez, I think there are better options for those looking to build for the longer term.

Jonty says…

It hasn’t just been their woeful form this season that has put me off Leicester assets; it has also been their dramatic price hikes since their title-winning season.

While Jamie Vardy started this season at an eye-watering 10.0, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku could have picked up in Gameweek 1 for 1m less. Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez’s initial 9.5 price tag looks dreadful value compared to the attacking potential of Liverpool and Spurs’ cheaper midfield big guns.

Elsewhere, Christian Fuchs’ Gameweek 1 value of 5.5 was, incredibly, the same as Kyle Walker’s at the start of the season. As we approach Gameweek 30, 56 points separate the Spurs’ raiding right back and the Foxes’ flop.

Even with their turnaround in form and a slight price reduction, Mahrez and Fuchs still seem a little over priced to me

But as for Jamie Vardy, finally, he appears to be performing like a 10m striker, with three goals and two assists in his last three.

With Stoke and Sunderland at home and with my team currently without an enticing Gameweek 30 captain, it is the Foxes’ marksman that interests me.

Not only does he have form and fixture, he also offers me exactly the kind of explosive differential I need as I seek to catch up on my mini-league leaders. Still owned by just 10.6% of FPL managers, he already has the same number of double-digit scores as the 39.6% owned Diego Costa, who will probably be Gameweek 30’s top choice captain.

For others in my position, of looking for a quick boost in rank, I think Vardy is the ideal solution, especially if you hand him the armband against Stoke, and even against Sunderland in Gameweek 31.

Andy85wsm says…

During the 2015/16 season, I wasn’t able to attend one single Vardy party. Twenty-four goals he scored last season and I somehow managed to dodge every single one.

With the way the current season has gone, I hadn’t even looked for an invite until the Ranieri sacking. Two goals against Liverpool and suddenly I was looking at the Leicester fixture list once again, although too scared to commit early. It was the “eye test” that did it for me, while watching the second leg of the Sevilla game in the Champions League.

Leicester’s performance was reminiscent of the team that had won the league last year; they were pressing and fighting for every ball and once again looked hungry.

While I don’t agree with what happened to Ranieri, there’s no room for sentiment when it comes to Fantasy Football. Now Craig Shakespeare is in charge the question of “to Leicester or not to Leicester” is coming back into our minds and I think I’m in the “to” camp, at least in the short term.

Stoke (h), Sunderland (h), Everton (a) and Crystal Palace (a) are a good set of short-term fixtures. With Harry Kane injured, Sergio Aguero a little too expensive for my liking and Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended, I feel like we have room for Vardy in our line-ups, even if he is perhaps a little overpriced.

He’s shown he can still get the points, with three goals and two assists in his last three matches and at £9.8m I think he’s one to give another chance in our teams, and possibly even captain material against Stoke.

Mahrez on the other hand, is probably a step too far.

It’s not that I don’t think he will do okay over the same fixtures, it’s the availability of other midfielders performing who are just too difficult to sacrifice. Even with a 3-5-2 formation, I’m struggling to see how he fits in.

Beyond Vardy, my interest lies in Christian Fuchs who is priced at £5.2m and potentially much easier to fit in our squads.

With the next four fixtures I can see potential for both clean sheets and attacking returns: he has already managed four chances created and four shots in as many games. I missed out on Fuchs last season but am tempted to make a move this time; it’s just a question of finding some spare transfers at a time when there never seems to be enough.

Az says…

It’s such a shame that in the footballing world, the sunshine and rainbows from Leicester’s title winning run has been replaced with a big fat dark cloud.

However, in the Fantasy Football world things are quite different. Suddenly we have a team that has won all three of their Premier League games under their new manager, have a decent run of fixtures and a double Gameweek thrown in for good measure.

There really seems a buzz around the Leicester team now, and many of us are keen to tap into it. The main problem, though, for me, is who do we select?

In defence, Leicester are still leaking goals and Robert Huth and Wes Morgan are looking as ponderous as ever, I don’t fancy their chances of keeping many shut-outs in the near future.

However, the savvy manager will note that former Fantasy favourite, Fuchs, has dropped to 5.2 and has a goal and an assist in his last three. While I don’t see him picking up any clean sheets, he may just add to this tally in the coming weeks.

In midfield, Mahrez is the Hazard of last year, frighteningly bad all season but has seemed to be caught up in the improvement whirlwind that Shakespeare has summoned. But the Algerian still doesn’t look quite the player he was last season, despite his two goals in two games.

Plus, with the Liverpool midfield minefield, Alexis Sanchez and the Spurs options, is there really space for this Foxes maestro?

Elsewhere, Albrighton (4.9) appears to have regained his place and has two assists in the last three. He may be the man to consider in midfield if you are looking for a cheap enabler with some decent games and a double Gameweek.

Finally, up front, we have Leicester’s star man – Jamie Vardy (9.8). He looks electric at the moment: he seems to have recovered his blistering pace and looks capable of putting teams to the sword.

With a lack of firing forward options, his return to our thinking has come at a perfect time. I just wish I’d pulled the trigger last week to get his haul against the Hammers.

Applebonkers says…

Leicester’s new manager bounce looks in full-flight and right now their bushy tails are definitely up.

The same names as last season stand-out for me. Fuchs at the back, Mahrez in the middle and Vardy up top.

The latter looks particularly appealing as in attack is where options are currently most limited. Aguero has fixturitis, Zlatan is suspended, Costa has a brace allergy, Kane and Gabbiadini are crocked, Lukaku has no double Gameweeks, Defoe needs penalties, while Benteke is still Benteke – hugely frustrating.

Why not throw in some Leicester as pre-Wildcard punts?

Their immediate fixture list is so green it looks like one of these kale smoothies. A drink that claims to detox and reinvigorates after murky episodes like Gameweek 28.

Mark says…

I was always lining up an Aguero to Vardy trade ahead of Gameweek 3, but the cruel Seamus Coleman setback may just have put things back on ice.

It seems an obvious window to revisit Leicester. We have the convenience of their flourishing form, timed perfectly to coincide with our second Wildcard that, for some, could be put in play prior to Gameweek 34.

Back-to-back home matches with Stoke and Sunderland appear to present the platform for the Foxes to continue a run of three successive victories so, as short-term investments, they are exceptionally alluring. But the emphasis is on the short-term – I’d likely be looking at an exit plan as soon as Gameweek 32.

Fuch’s stock enjoys a boost in light of Coleman’s injury, although he will likely need attacking returns if he’s to repay our faith and, despite his recent goal and assist, I’m still not certain I trust him enough given the outlay.

Mahrez and Vardy are a different matter.

Involved in 45% and 50% of Leicester’s goals last season, not surprisingly, they are integral to the Shakespearean revival. Their incredible transformation following the departure of Claudio Ranieri leaves a sour taste and, while they still struggle to look good value, it’s difficult to ignore the form and fixture – Stoke and Sunderland at home in quick succession will surely offer further profit from the pair.

Much as my heart screams for me to be brave enough to move for Mahrez, the head says to stick with Vardy as a possible swap for Aguero.

But shedding Aguero, even with tepid form and two testing fixtures, brings me out in a rash and, with Coleman lighting a fire elsewhere in my squad, I’ve got a cast-iron get-out clause.

I want to be brave enough to see it through and perhaps even back Vardy with the armband, but there’s still several meetings to be had, and Gameweek 30 action points to be decided.

Truth be told, I’m still troubled by the scale of the transformation post-Ranieri and the fragility of the revival, with the Champions League still a massive distraction.

Paul Says….

If Vardy and Mahrez were priced similar to last year, I’d be more likely to consider them.

Those premium price tags are far too unpalatable and, looking at the underlying statistics; I just feel that there are a number of in-form alternatives with equally strong fixtures that merit my attention.

Leicester have somewhat flattered to deceive since Claudio Ranieri left. Vardy has scored three times from six attempts, and Mahrez’ frequency of shots and key passes have both slowed, despite his two goals. At the back, they have conceded more shots per match under Craig Shakespeare.

Granted, their morale is sky-high, and the upcoming pair of home matches with Stoke and Sunderland do look potentially profitable.

Of their options, Vardy is the one player that looks likely to sustain his form as the numbers also highlight that they are creating more “big chances” for him of late.

My 3-5-2 formation also factors into my thinking. I’m happy to hold Lukaku and then bring in Ibrahimovic next midweek rather than roll the dice on the Leicester man. The plan is then to switch to three up front, but that will only occur when Kane and/or Gabbiadini recover from injury.

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  1. La Roja
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    Did Funes Mori get injured? Just noticed he was subbed around 35th min.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Knee injury, doesn't sound good.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Great excuse to sell him now. Thankfully saved my FT for a change.

        Everton defence is screwed by the way, Mane looking good 😎

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

          Mane already looked good. He tends to give returns once every 2 or 3 games 🙂

    2. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sold that deadwood last night

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

    Bottomed

    Bench 1:
    A) Llorente
    B) King

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Yuck, Llorente on form.

    2. Judas
      • 11 Years
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      King

    3. FFPro
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same dilemma here

      Am benching King, if I wasn't playing Yoshida my decision may be different

  3. Too Mane Men
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    Major bench headache this week

    Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance

    Grant (lie)

    Valencia (WBA) Walker (bur) Cedric (BOU)

    Sanchez (MCI) Mane (C) (EVE) Coutinho (EVE) Siggy (MID) Lanzini (hul)

    Carroll (hul) Lukaku (liv)

    Valdes (swa) Gabi* (BOU) Mawson (MID) Robertson (WHU)

    1. liiusions
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      You don't really have a bench headache if Gabi is confirmed out. If he's fit I'd bench Lanzini or Carroll

      1. Too Mane Men
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        Good point. Big Andy's days are numbered as it is.

        1. Netley Lucas
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          Quite like Andy's fixtures. Only worry is his fitness, 270' and still not quite right. Hopeful holder btw.

          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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            7 years, 7 months ago

            Play Mawson over Cedric surely?

            1. Too Mane Men
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              Good point. Cedric is never a good player to bench at home though. Bournemouth are mediocre at best away from home also. I'm tempted to bench Andy for Alfie. Is that mad?

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

          Interesting you say this. Carroll is hard to like, but he was two unbelievable Schmeichel saves away from two goals and an assist last game. Seems in some form. (Although he is a bit of a troll player).

  4. Judas
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    Help! Rival has Vardy (C) this week + Walker, unsure what to do? I am 50 ahead

    A: Coleman ---> Walker/Valencia
    B: Coleman + Aguero ---> Walker + Vardy (C) -4
    C: Coleman + Aguero + Coutinho ---> Walker + Vardy (C) + Sanchez -8

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

    Geoff Cameron benched v @Panama btw.

  6. zøphar
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    have price changes for today already occured?

    1. liiusions
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      Any minute now if there's any changes today

    2. TorresMagic™
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      Forgot to hit the switch 🙂

  7. TorresMagic™
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    Price Changes - 29th March 2017

    🔼 Bertrand

    🔽 Markovic, Phillips

  8. Albrightondknight
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    Anyone else suprised that Fonte has not had CS since moving to WH?

    1. liiusions
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      When you look at who's around him, not really

      Was such a strange transfer anyway

    2. dark91
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      It isn't as if West Ham were all over getting CS before his arrival

    3. Too Mane Men
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      There's a reason UTD didn't buy him. Gives away penalties needlessly, has an attitude problem on and off the pitch and was probably the only Portugal player to not play well in most of his games during the Euro win. West Ham have been shocking at the back this season. Reid needs a solid partner and Cresswell needs to be repositioned as a left winger so they can play LB who actually knows what defending is.

      1. Teahupo'o
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        Couldn't disagree more. What off field attitude problems? Having his nose broken by Osvaldo? As for the Euro, he was the perfect partner for Pepe.

        1. Too Mane Men
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          I'll take back the Euro criticism. They played well defensively throughout and he deserves recognition for his part. His attitude is more to do with the fact he loses his temper at every single decision that doesn't go his way and the arrogance he shows in interviews.

          1. Teahupo'o
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            Seems it's a personal thing you got against him. I don't see that arrogance. He left his country (when no one wanted him) and made a name for himself in the EPL. All the way to captaining Southampton. Takes some confidence and discipline to achieve that. The biggest negative he has is his age. Late bloomer. I also fall in the "strange transfer" camp. Seems he took a step down.

            1. Get up ya bum
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              end of career payday. Can't fault that

    4. Albrightondknight
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      I think it is probably what he has around him. Yeah it is not like there were getting lots before I just thought he might improve things.

  9. TorresMagic™
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    Coutinho goal

    1. Netley Lucas
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      Class is permanent?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Rondon scored earlier.

        1. Netley Lucas
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          Form is temporary? lol

        2. BananaNose Maldonado
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          If not for that darned post, Rondon would be in the hunt for the golden boot 🙂

          1. Page 302
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            Hmm, I wonder which PL players are in the hunt for the "Golden Post"

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
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              I'm sure it is easy to figure out, but, despite my crack about Rondon, I think KDB owners have been even more hard-done by the post this season.

  10. dark91
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    Coutinho goal, so probably not scoring again for a month or so

  11. Too Mane Men
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    I genuinely don't think I'll find a GW to use the AOA in... Surely they'll have to ditch it next season? Any ideas on a replacement?

    Vice Captain acts as a second Captain seems a good one. The satisfaction of choosing you're two highest scoring players that week would be immense.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      You aren't trying hard enough if you can't get a good AoA GW.

      1. Too Mane Men
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        I assume you've looked over my previous 29 GWs and can predict the exact selection dilemmas of my future 9 then.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          GW38 simple 😉

    2. Albrightondknight
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      I am burning mine this week.
      King beats Stones I think.
      RMT says 1 more point yippee!!

    3. FFPro
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      5pts gained last season
      6pts gained this season

      I like AoA

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Lost 4 both times lol.

    4. Batchain
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      It can bail you out if you have defence injuries, that's about all.

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

      GW38.....
      If you wildcard in 36 and BB in 37, you would potentially have a playing front 8 for 38. Considering how fewer clean sheets are kept in 38, that's definitely the week to play it

  12. La Roja
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    My hands are getting itchy for WC;

    Jaku
    McAuley Olsson* Alonso
    Eriksen Mane Siggy King
    Costa Aguero Lukaku

    Grant FMori* Hojbjerg* Amat*

    Is it worth to WC this lot?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      -4 could tidy it up. Just need a 3rd defender really this week.

      1. La Roja
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        7 years, 7 months ago

        True, maybe throw in there a Spurs or Saints defender

    2. Wally banter
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      not yet,make a transfer in for olsson and roll for next week.

  13. Wally banter
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    Captain suggestions pls
    a - Alonso
    b - Sanchez
    c - Aguero
    d - Deeney

    1. Netley Lucas
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Who else have you got Wally? Kun from those...

      1. Wally banter
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        7 years, 7 months ago

        gone with fuchs ahead of valencia :/
        well who loves a dirty punt at this point of season eh! 😀

        heaton
        alonso fuchs baines
        eriksen siggy lanzini sanchez
        kun deeney lukaku

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

          Nice side, yeah, I like it. Deeney could actually be a good cap lol 😉 Funny week, a good few will have a punt.

      2. Wally banter
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        netley

        pls check the team and do yu find the need of -4 to get somebody in?

        1. Netley Lucas
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          Might be tempted to lose Baines, that pen's never coming and if it is greedy Kaku will grab it, he don't care atm as he's off lol

          1. Wally banter
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            Thanks man, need to think about it 😀

    2. La Roja
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez

      1. Wally banter
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        7 years, 7 months ago

        thanks man, but mancity isnt leaking that many goals nowadays..which is confusing me..

  14. dark91
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Costa -> Vardy nonsense ?

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      For the next 2 and then bring him back for Bournemouth

    2. Deulofail
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nonsense in my book. Being wasteful with transfers is the main problem

  15. Deulofail
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    7 years, 7 months ago

    I really want Alli, but I think I'm gonna have to go Eriksen so I have the money to consider this next week:

    Llorente + Firmino to Anichebe + Sanchez (-4)

    Annoying thing is that the only reason I want Sanchez is for a TC option. If I didn't have the chip, I'd probably keep Firmino for the fixtures and use the FT more wisely. Is Eriksen the sensible choice here? Both are good, but Alli seems to have the clear edge right now.

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I prefer Alli, but Eriksen isn't bad at all

      1. Deulofail
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        7 years, 7 months ago

        That's not really my dilemma. I clearly prefer Alli too

        1. dark91
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          What i meant is getting Eriksen so as to have a (good) Spurs cover is better than having none

  16. TorresMagic™
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    Ideas on this lot?

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

    1 FT, 0.5 in bank.

    Which Spurs defender for Coleman or go cheaper?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go cheaper

    2. KingNidge
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      Already got Sanchez and will free up funds when you decide to ditch Aguero so no real need to go cheaper.. Walker for ownership reasons or Toby for Mark reasons 🙂

      1. TorresMagic™
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        His luck = Toby no brainer.

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
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      That's a tough one. Walker is preferred to Vert, but Vert allows you the funds to go Coutinho to Alli/Eriksen in a single move, so I'd probably go Vert.

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
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        7 years, 7 months ago

        Kingnidge is right, but let's say Kun gets a hatty this wek and you aren't ready yet to ditch him for Ibra. It's a tough call.

      2. TorresMagic™
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        Coutinho vs B'mouth could be good too. Could bench Llorente and upgrade Fletcher.

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
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          Yep. I still have Coutinho and Firmino and will keep both if they look even halfway lively against Everton. That would mean I'd have to go without Sanchez for a week, but I'd be able to get Eriksen/Alli in for Grosicki instead.

          Good luck. Hope you can keep up that rank.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            Cheers, hopefully a personal best. A few mistakes lately are slowing the progress.

    4. liiusions
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      Wait on Rose news and if fit get him. My Spurs friend seems to think he may be back this weekend.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Very interesting, cheers.

    5. Deulofail
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      Walker for sure for me. If I didn't still have Rose, I'd have gone for him as my first choice. Can you afford him though?

      I don't think there's much better value than Cedric at the moment either.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Coleman is 5.9 for me.

    6. jia you
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      take a punt on Fuchs?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Can't do it.

    7. Ógie
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      Coleman>Bertrand or if you have no intention of treble Spurs attack in the future go Coleman>Walker

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Don't see myself getting triple Spurs attack unless WC.

        1. Ógie
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          You must be considering the wc you might catch Mark on the hop if you pulled the trigger now and mixed it up
          It is probably best wait for another while though

          He is talking about taking lots of hits make of it what you will it could be mind games he is a shrewd devil

          1. TorresMagic™
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            WC is tempting as I could easily change half the team.
            Wouldn't be surprised one bit if Mark took a -8.

    8. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all, will see how the presser goes and Coutinho in the next 45.

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

      Coleman -> Bertrand
      gives you funds for Coutinho -> Alli which I'd strongly consider for -4

    10. Too Mane Men
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rose is a wicked differential if he's back either this week or next at the latest.

      Coleman + FM > Bertrand/Cedric + Rose across two weeks looks possible given you're attack doesn't need any surgery.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Llorente needs surgery soon.

    11. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Walker or Vert... simple... all depends on need for .9 more or not; Coutinho upgrade can go higher with Vert as can FM upgrade

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Pretty much what I'm thinking. Aguero holds the money to make anything possible.

  17. jia you
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What the hell is going on with Argentina?
    Lost two nil to Bolivia ffs!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Home ground advantage is real.
      No Messi also.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I know but Bolivia! And 11 points behind Brazil!

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

      Clever buggers are going to miss a bullet by not qualifying Russia is a awful place to hold the tournament

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

        English fans will get a good duffing up though so not all bad

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          They're probably at less risk from the russians in russia. Cops and military will be cutting sick on any trouble makers

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

            Exactly.. Putin will have those cops well drilled lol

            English make trouble wherever they go

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Ah I get ya. Not sure which is worse for the poms, getting flogged by the hooligans or the police

      2. Too Mane Men
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Couldn't agree more. I'm disgusted that FIFA haven't found a replacement host. England and Germany are brilliantly equipped and don't have widespread corruption, horrific football hooliganism and a thirst to control everything and everyone they want.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, who's ever heard of English hooliganism eh 😆
          I don't think the government's misdeeds should be held against the people.

          1. Too Mane Men
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            The government are responsible for funding and organising the entire tournament. Russia hosting the World Cup brings football into disrepute across the globe. I'd happily sacrifice Russian pride to ensure the most corrupt group of power hungry politicians/businessmen are not given the privilege of a World Cup.

  18. Get up ya bum
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    fpl hacked? Check out the club logos and sponsors

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

      Looks normal to me?

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Last I checked dortmund and juve aren't in the premier league 😀

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

          You mean the club logos across the top? It's only the Prem ones for me

    2. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Seems ok on my phone

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hacked to me.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        See I'm not crazy haha. Gotta be a hack. Not like they could accidentally put up foreign clubs

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

      You're tripping mate

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I've got a screenshot. Dunno how to put it here though

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          BVB is after Arsenal. Hacked in Australia.

    5. rainy
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      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      See Forest got promoted too

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Wolves too 😆

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Zoom in and the BVB changes to Burnley.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Strange

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Wolves is West Ham etc.

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

          brilliant 🙂

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

      Fine in desktop. But someone earlier raised this, maybe hacked mobile?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Using lappy.

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

          Chrome?

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Na I'm on desktop.

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

      http://imgur.com/a/LqZ4j

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

        lol, not seeing that on mine but it tallies with what everyone else is saying, nice hack lol

    8. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hacked here. Gave me a chance to test out my logo knowledge. I'm sure I got a couple wrong.

      Bournemouth Arsenal Dortmund LeHavre CSKA Augsburg Juventus Anderlecht Siena Boro Forest Molde St.Etienne Sunderland Valencia Watford WestHam Walsall Wolfsburg Wolves

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Impressive 🙂

    9. waldo666
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      hahaha yeah noticed that just before......apparently United have shifted all their players to Nottingham Forrest

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Sounds like a promotion to me

  19. Pique boo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Wenger: Can't lose to Bayern 5-1 if we don't make top 4.

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

      Fiver says he stays. He should leave with some dignity this summer.

  20. white lightning
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Antonio a hold now that he's back from injury & could play gw31.

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

      Why not? 31 is only next Tuesday.

  21. Judas
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you bring in Vertonghen over Walker if it meant you could do a straight Coutinho ---> Sanchez swap next week?

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

      Yes.

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

      Vert is not a bad punt he has been trying to score goals this season when he gets the chance but to no avail yet god loves a trier and his day might come yet this season and if you want dirty Sanchez that bad go for it

      1. Too Mane Men
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Best one sentence of advice I'll hear all season.

    3. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on how Arsenal play

    4. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      Thanks chaps.

      Could also afford Valencia but dont particularly like his fixtures and he may be rested this weekend?

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

      For sure, I wish I had that luxury

  22. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which one of these is better?

    Alonso-verto-valencia-pieters-maguire
    Mane-firmino-siggy-alli-Tarroll
    Costa-lukaku-llorente

    OR
    Bertrand-ake-holgate-pieters-maguire
    Mane-firmino-siggy-alli-Sanchez
    Costa-lukaku-barnes

  23. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Neymar penalty saved

  24. E25
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Looks like I'm following the herd on Coleman->Valencia this week.
    Thoughts on starting lineup?

    Jaku
    Walker Alonso Valencia*
    Haz Siggy Mane Alli Sterling
    Lukaku Carroll

    Heaton / Llorente Pieters Brunt

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

      Apart from Carroll, I like it. I wouldn't have Carroll full stop and I'd play Llorente this week as Swansea are in a must-win game

  25. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Hey , choose 2 please
    To play

    A Coutinho (eve H)
    B King (sou A)
    C Llorente (mid H)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wow, maybe C benched.

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

        Thanks

    2. E25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait on Cout, although can't see him playing more than 60

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

        ty

  26. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Neymar goal 2-0

  27. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Pickford
    Alonso, Baines, Valencia
    Siggy, Mane, Eriksen, Coutinho
    Lukaku, Defoe, Carroll

    1FT, 4.0ITB. Do you..

    1) Baines to Walker/Vert
    2) Coutinho to Sanchez/Alli
    3) Save
    4) Something else

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

      Betwixt & between eh... 2 for Alexis.

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

      1

  28. Albrightondknight
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    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So Haz himself has said he will be ready to go this weekend. Missed that story yesterday. Nice one.

  29. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Need some help gents...Any moves necessary here?

    Jaku
    Alonso Baines Davies
    Sanchez Mane Siggy Pedro
    Kun Kaku Llorente

    Heaton King Brunt Wasi

    .2 itb

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

      Ride it this week, Bavies is good but presents issues, ie you're blocked from Baines>Vertonghen. Not a bad game to go light on @BUR though but you will need a spud milf soon.

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you sir

  30. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Marcelo goal 3-0