Scout Squad

The Scout Squad – Gameweek 34

Double Gameweek teams – Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough – dominate our thinking as we take a look at those in the running for a coveted place in this Friday’s Scout Picks.

This article aims to give a greater insight into the decision-making process behind our selections, as Mark, Paul and I list the 18 players we think have the best chance of success across the four positions, listed in rank order.

The discussions and disagreements that will take place behind the scenes are then showcased as each of us looks to back our players for a place in the Scout Picks and Spot the Differential articles.

Finally, we will also reveal the Community Champion who has been selected by our lottery to represent the community and be in with a chance of winning a £100 Amazon voucher.

Mark PaulJonty
GoalkeepersWayne HennesseyDavid De GeaWayne Hennessey
David De GeaWayne HennesseyDavid De Gea
Eldin JakupovicEldin JakupovicVictor Valdes
DefendersEric BaillyEric BaillyBen Gibson
Ben GibsonPatrick van AanholtEric Bailly
Patrick van AanholtBen GibsonPatrick van Aanholt
Marcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoMarcos Alonso
Harry MaguireHarry MaguireHarry Maguire
MidfieldersDele AlliWilfried ZahaWilfried Zaha
Gylfi SigurdssonDele AlliDele Alli
Alexis SanchezAlexis SanchezEden Hazard
Eden HazardRoberto FirminoJosh King
Wilfried ZahaStewart DowningPhilippe Coutinho
ForwardsZlatan IbrahimovicZlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic
Harry KaneHarry KaneRomelu Lukaku
Romelu LukakuChristian BentekeChristian Benteke
Christian BentekeMarcus RashfordAlvaro Negredo
Alvaro NegredoAlvaro NegredoHarry Kane

Goalkeepers

Stoppers can often be the most lucrative source of points in a double Gameweek, with clean sheets and save and bonus points available to them. This was particularly the case for Crystal Palace’s Wayne Hennessey (4.3) last season when he earned two clean sheets and three save points across his two fixtures in Gameweek 33. With that in mind, it is no surprise to see the 3%-owned Welsh keeper gain universal support, including top billing from Mark and myself.

But while he faced Norwich City and Everton last season, this time around he has far more fearsome encounters, with a trip to Liverpool followed by a visit from a Spurs side that’s scored 18 times over their last six matches – more than any other team.

Liverpool’s 11 goals over the same period also limit his clean sheet potential, which means we may rely on save points and bonus returns if he is to reward our faith.

David De Gea (5.4) is another to earn three nods, including top spot from Paul, given the strong shut-out potential of a resolute Manchester United defence ahead of visits to Burnley and Manchester City.

Over their last six matches the Red Devils have conceded just three times, the lowest tally of any side. They also earned a clean sheet against title favourites Chelsea at the weekend to give hope of returns against their Manchester rivals.

Security of starts is another attraction for the Spaniard, with Jose Mourinho likely to rotate across outfield positions during a congested fixture run that sees them play four times across 10 days.

A rib injury to Victor Valdes (4.6) could sideline him for Middlesbrough’s trip to Bournemouth and home match with Sunderland. I’ve included him in my selection in case he recovers in time, but Mark and Paul have already decided to look to Hull City custodian Eldin Jakupovic (4.1) instead.

Although the Tigers have failed to keep a clean sheet in all of their last four home league matches, they have only conceded more than a goal in one of those fixtures, the 4-2 defeat of Middlesbrough in Gameweek 31. Watford’s travel sickness also counts in the 22.4%-owned Swiss stopper’s favour, given they have failed to score in three of their last four road trips.

Defenders

While the threat of rotation looms large, Mourinho has indicated that centre back pair Eric Bailly (5.4) and Marcos Rojo (5.2) may not be given a rest due to injuries to Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

Mark and Paul are backing Bailly with top spot, with starts in all but one of United’s eight league matches, in which he has secured four bonus points.

“Given his penchant for attacking returns, I’d obviously prefer Antonio Valencia for the double, but have a feeling that Jose Mourinho – as evidenced in two of the last three Gameweeks – could rest the Ecuadorian for one of United’s two matches due to recent concerns over fatigue. Bailly is my alternative, then, with his ability to earn bonus points earning him the nod over Rojo – a total of 13 is more than any defensive team-mate.”– Paul

I’ve instead opted for the slightly cheaper Rojo, just in case we struggle to squeeze our top choices into our 84m-budgeted Scout Picks. With a goal and a bonus point in his last six, he looks a more than capable deputy should we need the funds.

Daley Blind and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are lurking on the sidelines, so I’m not 100 per cent convinced that Mourinho will refrain from rotating this pair. This has prompted me to place Ben Gibson (5.0), who has started all of Middlesbrough’s fixtures this season, as my top choice double Gameweek defender.

Boro also have strong clean sheet potential, with Sunderland’s two goals against West Ham at the weekend their first in the league since Gameweek 24. Bournemouth’s attacking form has also dipped, with just three goals in their last four – half their tally over the previous quartet of matches. Second billing from Mark, and third from Paul, puts this Teesside stalwart among the favourites to survive Friday’s shakedown.

Patrick van Aanholt’s (4.9) goal threat has earned him three nominations, given that clean sheets may be hard to come by for Crystal Palace assets. The 3.6%-owned left-back has been involved in a fifth of all his sides’ goals while on the pitch this season, which includes a stint at Sunderland before moving to the Eagles in January.

Our remaining selections focus on attack-minded single Gameweek defenders with favourable home ties. As well as the aforementioned chance of a clean sheet for Hull, their towering defender Harry Maguire (4.4) also has plenty of threat, with two goals in his last three. Meanwhile, visitors Watford have shipped eight in their last four away days.

We all believe that Marcos Alonso (6.8) will recover from the virus that sidelined him for Chelsea’s defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The 15.2%-owned Spaniard has scored five times and assisted a further four this campaign, but visitors Southampton won’t make it easy for him. Over their last six road trips, Claude Puel’s troops have kept two clean sheets and scored 11 times, only failing to find the net away from home over that period against Burnley in Gameweek 21.

Midfielders

Attacking returns for double Gameweek midfielders look in short supply according to our selections, with just two players from the ranks of Manchester United, Boro and Palace earning a mention.

Wilfried Zaha (6.0) gains universal support and top billing from Paul and me, although with a last placing from Mark a berth in the Picks for the Eagles winger is far from certain.

The Liverpool trip looks crucial to the Ivory Coast international, with four of his five double-digit hauls arriving on the road and the Reds earning just one clean sheet in their last six at Anfield.

However, the Spurs encounter at Selhurst Park could also produce returns as Mauricio Pochettino’s charges have conceded five in their last six road trips. The winger is the most popular midfield acquisition since Saturday, with 50,000+ transfers.

The only other double Gameweek midfielder to gain a mention is Stewart Downing (4.9), who gets a fifth billing from Paul with a Spot the Differential article place in mind.

“Stewart Downing has become an increasingly crucial player for Middlesbrough since the recent change of manager. The winger is one of only four players to start all five matches under Steve Agnew and has played from start to finish on each occasion. Priced at 4.9 for Double Gameweek 34, he’s provided at least twice the number of scoring chances than any team-mate over that period and earned the assist for Alvaro Negredo’s leveler against Arsenal on Monday night”. – Paul

Leading the charge among single Gameweek options is Dele Alli (9.2), who drops by Selhurst Park as Spurs’ joint leading goal scorer on the road, along with Son Hueng-min, with eight goals each. Mark rates the 35.3%-owned England international as Gameweek 34’s best midfielder despite the single fixture, while Paul and I also strongly back him with second spot.

Those willing for a battle behind the scenes will be pleased to see dissent for our third choice in the centre of the park, as Paul and Mark stick by Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez (11.6). His free-kick strike against Middlesbrough on Monday was his first league goal since Gameweek 29. With no double-digit hauls since Gameweek 25, I’m staying clear of the 24.7%-owned Chilean, particularly as he faces a potentially tricky home tie with Leicester City.

Instead, I’ll be urging my colleagues to back Eden Hazard (10.4), who is on a sensational run of form that has seen him score four times and assist a further two in his last six starts. Over that period, he has delivered three double-digit FPL points hauls to further strengthen his case.

Mark looks like he can be persuaded as he’s handed a fourth spot to the 30.6%-owned Chelsea schemer, who welcomes a Southampton side to Stamford Bridge that has shipped eight times in their last six away days.

A Liverpool midfielder could also get the nod ahead of Palace’s visit, with Paul and I backing the 12.7%-owned Roberto Firmino (8.6), who has delivered attacking returns in each of his last six run-outs.

Two more single Gameweek players earn a mention, with Mark strongly backing Swansea’s misfiring Gylfi Sigurdsson (7.5) with second billing.

While the Swansea playmaker has not scored in his last five, the Icelander has managed an impressive 18 shots over that period, suggesting that returns are not far away. A visit from a Stoke City side that has shipped eight goals without reply in their last four road trips looks a perfect opportunity for him to punish the 44,000+ FPL managers who have shown him the door this week.

“This is not the time to give up on Sigurdsson. I witnessed his attempts of dragging Swansea to a much-needed victory at Watford and, while his efforts were futile, rarely have I seen a midfielder attempt to take control of a match since the days of Steven Gerrard – Sigurdsson was immense. With that in mind, I just can’t see him blanking again in a home encoutner with a Stoke City side that will surely allow the Swans opportunities. If Paul Clement’s side get the goals and victory they so desperately require, the Sigurdsson will be in profit.” – Mark

Meanwhile, I’m hoping Josh King (6.0) earns a place for Boro’s visit, given he has served up five goals and an assist in his last six.

Forwards

While double fixture midfielders clearly don’t tickle our fancy, the same cannot be said of our forward candidates.

All of us believe that Zlatan Ibrahimovic (11.4) is the best selection this week, with visits to Burnley and Manchester City on the back of a pair of goals, an assist and four bonus points in his last two league starts.

More than 64,000 FPL managers have secured his services since Saturday to take his ownership up to 31.2%.

Rotation could be a factor, though, and we will be keeping a close eye on his performance and minutes when United take on Anderlecht in the Europa League three days before their Turf Moor encounter.

Paul has offered up Marcus Rashford (6.5) as another option from Jose Mourinsho’s side, with a Spot the Differential berth a likely destination for the 5.6%-owned England starlet, who has scored twice in as many league matches.

Palace’s Christian Benteke (7.2) is another in-form striker to earn three votes, with three goals and an assist in his last four. Unlike Red Devils’ assets, the Belgian, who has earned 47,000+ new managers this week, looks to be rotation-proof after starting every league match since joining the Eagles from Liverpool in the summer.

Another double Gameweek striker pushing for inclusion, with three votes, is Alvaro Negredo (6.2). He has two goals in his last three and, among double fixture forwards, the 11.9%-owned Spaniard arguably has the most obliging defences – Bournemouth have conceded 11 in their last six and Sunderland have shipped ten over the same period.

Harry Kane (11.5), who has been subject to 54,000+ transfers this week, is in the driving seat should we opt for a single Gamweek striker, with second place mentions from Mark and Paul.

But while I’ve handed him a tentative last place, I’m concerned that his strong home form, with seven in his last four White Hart Lane starts, is clouding our judgement ahead of his visit to Crystal Palace.

Away from home he has had mixed fortunes, failing to find the net against Sunderland, Liverpool and Manchester City, but registering a brace against Watford in his last four road trips.

“Kane’s form, allied with the confidence in the Spurs camp, is just too intoxicating for me. I don’t see any Premier League side, let alone Palace, halting the Spurs juggernaut and, with Palace carrying their own threat, I think we’ll see three or even more goals from the visitors. If that’s the case, Kane will surely be among the points once again.” – Mark

I’ll be lobbying for Romelu Lukaku (10.5) to gain a place ahead of the England striker as he prepares to travel to his favourite side, West Ham, who have conceded 13 times in their last six. The 46.8%-owned Belgian has scored in all nine of his last Hammers encounters in all competitions. While Paul has ignored the Everton hitman, his third place in Mark’s list gives me hope.

Community Champion

Representing the Community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek will be A Manager Has No Name, who is the reigning FFScout Cup champion.

The community champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2016/17 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Last Gameweek’s champion Jazz was beaten 57-42 by the Scouts.

The current champion to beat is Boris Bodega, who achieved a 33-point margin of victory over us in Gameweek 15.

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2,164 Comments Post a Comment
  1. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Goodnight lads

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      'night

  2. UptheBlues
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best defensive option from United?

    Thinking Valencia, but is he likely to start both matches?

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have a look tomorrow

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Bailly is the consensus, but Rojo or DeGea are good choices too imo.

    3. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think he must be rested for one of them.He's their key player and he runs so much. Doesn't help that he isn't the youngest. If he plays v. Anderlecht, I think he'll be rested for a game.

  3. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Just rembered no Sakho for Palace vs Liverpool, meaning a possible change of formation. With Spurs the next game in the DGW too I'm officially off the Palace bandwagon.

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      One of Zaha or Benteke should do it

    2. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe PVA actually if he plays at his regular standard after injury

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like the PVA punt--the change of formation will likely favour him, and we know he is on for some attacking.

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

      Hmmm... you could be onto something there

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Triple up for me! Gonna be some very different teams this week...interesting!

    6. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It sounds favorable to Liverpool. Keep Origi, I'm likely to.

    7. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      doubt they will have 3 Cb´s ready for that

  4. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 3
    A) Maguire
    B) Sane
    C) Davies
    D) Siggy
    E) Alli
    F) Alonso
    G) King

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sane, Siggy, Davies

    2. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Extremely tough. Wouldn't bench Siggy though, needs one more week

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Davies, Sane, King

  5. jia you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bench Eriksen ahead of Alli guys?
    (Zaha/Sanchez/Hazard/Alli/Eriksen: need to bench one)

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

      Bench Sanchez before Eriksen

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks but that would be a no way Jallegre for me, Sanchez can get a haul against the foxes!

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

          Outside of his free kick did you like his game Monday?

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            He wasnt great. He's different gravy though and will be back to himself at the weekend I feel!

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

              Cheers... good luck

              1. jia you
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                you too!

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Bench eriksen. Could be rested after Cup at the weekend too

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I think it's the best move, cheers!

  6. Rossamous
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I'm struggling with something. Bench one:

    A. Sanchez (LEI)
    B. Alli (cpl)
    C. King (MID)
    D. Siggy (STK)

    Might bench C because his team would be slightly less desperate for a win than A and D. B seems like madness based on current form. #tough. Cheers all

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have a similar dilemma above but in your case I'd reluctantly bench King

      1. Rossamous
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Might be worth deciding when we hear if Valdez is fit or not. Guzan in goal, I can't bench King lol

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm benching Alli, but I don't have Siggy. It would be between those two, and leaning to Alli.

      1. Rossamous
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. I thought about it because I own Kane and am playing PVA

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        If you wanted to bench one of Alli/Eriksen, who would you bench EJ?

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          That is tough--a crap shoot. With Kane in and against Palace away I reckon Eriksen will be more important, so I would bench Alli.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah, it's Eriksen's assist potential for Kane against the form and the more goal threat from Alli. I'm leaning towards benching Eriken. I think I would feel much worse benching Alli's haul than Eriksens for some reason haha. Cheers and GL!

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm benching King ahead of Siggy, Zaha, Firmino, Alli

      1. Rossamous
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Sounds logical. You wouldn't bench Sanchez at home to Leicester would you? I just picture him going insane against Beno-lou-anne or whatever his name is

    4. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Probably King. Do you have AOA?

  7. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Silly question, do FA cup red cards affect premier league?

    Just know someone from Arsenal, City, Chelsea or Tottenham will get a red or injury this weekend! Not seen it spoken about much!

    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, they do.

    2. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez can get injured all he likes 😆

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        If you get injured in the FA Cup, you get injured in real life.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have a good 1st sub.

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good point but have two good subs this week myself in Eriksen/Alli and Mawson.

      1. Skyarm
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I have 3 in Maguire Sane and Davies

  8. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Looking at WC this beauty in GW36:

    Cech - Pickford
    Alonso - Vertonghen - Yoshida - Stephens - Holgate
    Sanchez - Hazard - Sane - Alli - JWP
    Aguero - Costa - Anichebe

    No Kane I know but simply couldn't afford him over Costa.

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think Kane will outscore Costa by more than Cech will outscore a cheaper goalkeeper.

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It looks good, and I have the same GK combo in mind, but I think you need Kane. Aguero would be the one to go for me, all depending, of course, on what we learn about Jesus. Remember, when both were fit, Pep played Jesus first.

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I agree with this, if Jesus is fit and firing then I'd take both Jesus and Kane. I would also try to find a way to turn Anichebe into Gabbiadini.

    3. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wow. How much is your tv? Short 3m to afford this team. Zzz

  9. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one

    A Alonso
    B Baines

    Cheers

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Baines all day

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Subject to injury news. 😳

  10. RealSocialDads
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Seem to be the only person without a benching headache...which probably says something about my team. This the right order for my bench?

    JWP Fuchs Mee

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks ok.

    2. dodge4304
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      What you do with James Ward Prowse is your own business.

    3. dodge4304
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Burnley are tough at home and Leicester could be tired from champions league so maybe swap Fuchs/Mee.

  11. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Ibra-less this week big risk?

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for tomorrow

    2. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Massive imo.

      99% who have him will captain..

      He may do nothing, but it's a dangerous proposition to go without over 2 games given the amount of armbands on him.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        and a load of TC chips on him aswell!

      2. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Drop Kane, Lukaku, or Sanchez to make funds for Ibra?

        1. big_cliff
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Alexis

        2. Gloria Kanchelskis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Only Alexis worth considering out of those three

          1. Moose™
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Being considering this move, AOA this week.

            Cout + Tarroll + Gray --> Townsend + King + Tekkers.

            Worth -8?

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Big risk, of course, but good be a golden risk. If he plays the full 90 against Anderlecht, and they win (and especially if he looks a bit meh), then there is every chance he is rested for Burnley. Who knows, but itcould be a good move not to have him, and I am seriously considering it.

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        *could, not good

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It depends on the team, I wouldn't take Kane out for him for example. Lukaku is a close one imo but with no dgws for the rest of the season perhaps it might be an ok move to sell him.
        But if you can get him in Costa or any other forward really I wouldn't take the risk of not getting him.

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I can't see him scoring big away to a stubborn Burnley or an improved City - and that's even assuming he starts. It's not that big of a risk imo, especially if a hit is involved, or/and the likes of Lukaku, Aguero or even Kane are being sacrificed (I've seen some odd transfer out posts on here recently). Everyone went mad for City, who had better home ties - the same will happen this DGW, with a similar result.

    5. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If Ibra is rested I think it's more likely to be in the City game. Kompany and Otamendi are well placed to handle him and Rashfords pace will worry them more than it will Keane and Mee as they will play deeper anyway

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He will be unhappy. I think he needs to defeat Pep's team.

  12. There Can Be Only One
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hennessey
    Bailly - Barragan - Stones
    Hazard - Alli - Eriksen - Zaha
    Aguero - Ibra - Kane

    Pickford - T. Davies - Yoshida - Stephens

    0.0 ITB, 0FT, 5 DGW Players

    G2G lads?

    Will do Ibra, Bailly and Zaha to Sanchez, Gabbiadini and Holgate in DGW36 (4 DGW Players)

    Then Sanchez, Davies and Barragan to Pedro, Sane and Luiz in 37 (13 DGW Players)

    Any recommendations? Not keen on Stones can anyone make a suggestion there as well

    1. JackJack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      GTG. Captain?

  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Oh no, price changes...

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      These days, you wonder if there will be any.

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Is the coma placed correctly ? 😀

    3. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Alexis!

  14. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    1 FT, and thinking of using WC next GW so I'm planning to do Llorente + Brunt > Negredo + Gibson (-4) for a 1 week punt

    But who will you bench? Still have AOA

    Pickford | Heaton
    Gibson | Alonso | Walker | Holebas | Baines
    King | Sanchez | Coutinho | Zaha | Alli
    Kane | Lukaku | Negredo

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Alli, Baines, Heaton, Walker/Holebas (can't decide the last one).

      1. Gloria Kanchelskis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Alli is a beast away from home

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Gotta make choices in this game.

    2. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ican you just do Llorente to Negredo and bench Brunt, Holebas and Baines?

      1. Hotdogs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, I'm starting to think it's better to just bring in one of the two as well... but then it's less of a punt!

  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Price Changes - 20th April 2017

    🔽  Sánchez, Bastón, M.Olsson

    1. Espen8
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      WOW

      1. Espen8
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        fpl trolling us

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hahahahaha! Bless.

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks TM.

    3. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers TM and Cheers Ibra

    4. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ah. Alexisssss!

    5. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The Alexis drop doesn't make much sense - why would people sell after he finally scored a goal and before a favourable fixture? It's good for non-owners who plan to wildcard him back in like myself, but I thought he would start eking away from the danger zone.

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed. Last week when i picked up Negredo, he had a negative swing in sales but, he went up .1. Makes no sense.

      2. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        to fund Ibra i guess

    6. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I fancy playing Olsson this week

  16. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Worth -12 this week? Or just WC?

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think neither, personally. -8 is the maximum I'd go to. How many DGWers do you currently have?

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Only two.

        Valencia and Barragan.

        Thinking to drop Sanchez and get Ibra.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Sanchez to Zaha/Townsend, and one of your forwards to Ibra?

          1. Moose™
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            -4 only. Looks good tbh. But I want to burn my AOA this week. How about this?

            Cout + Tarroll + Gray --> Townsend + King + Tekkers

            Worth -8?

            1. Pierce34
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              So it's Ibra, Coutinho, and a defender +4 vs. Sanchez, King and Benteke.

              Tough to say. I think the -4 is more balanced because you end up with both United and Palace attack, but it all depends on Ibra's game time.

  17. JackJack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Currently on;

    Cout, Sanchez, Alli, Zaha
    Benteke, Kaku, Kane

    I have siggy benched for the first time in 5 games. 15pts behind ML leader who does not have siggy but has cout. Play siggy and bench cout? Thoughts? Cheers

    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy imo. One last chance.

  18. ringwraith
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso - Davies - Pieters
    King - Ozil - Alli - Walcott
    Kane - Negredo(TC) Lukaku

    Grant - Sane - Stephens - Ake

    Going with this lot. Maybe Sane for Walcott

    1. JackJack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Gutsy. I hope it works out for you mate! I'd stick with walcott personally.

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Much appreciated. And thanks for the Walcott tip. I have all my chips but WC and running out of GW's to use.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Huge diff on TC but it could end in tears. Good luck.

          1. ringwraith
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            True. But, i had a dream that he returned 16 for a total of 48.

  19. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is this worth -8 lads? Origi, Stanislas, Amat---> Negredo(C), Zaha, Gibson. Cheers

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Got only Valencia as DGW player.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say so.

    3. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, definitely.

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      From replies my hair brained idea of a Negredo captain is ok?

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I was going Ibra but recent news of exhaustion had me move for Lukaku, Kane, and Negredo from Ibra, Aguero, and Barnes.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Same front 3 here and only 4 dgwers right now so might as well punt on Negredo. GL

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            2 goals in 4 is about as much form he has had all season ,good fixtures and good stats. Just think its a disaster waiting to happen but it's now it never for a punt.

            1. ringwraith
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Pretty much my thinking. Negredo is my only DGW'er.

              1. ringwraith
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                He came off my bench last week for Walcott with 8 points. Good Luck charm??

                1. Albrightondknight
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  🙂

                  1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    Ty all

  20. I Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Big shout out to Ibra for not rising tonight.

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      this

    2. ringwraith
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      One more day to contemplate. And the torture.

  21. davies
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A) DDG & Ibra (-8)
    B) DDG & Lukaku (-4)
    C) Heaton & Ibra (-4)

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        B

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

  22. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    So this is where I am after a -4 will WC in 35.
    I might go one more hit for Valdes if fit. It will be 2 more hits for Ibra don't think it's worth it. Suggestions welcome or gtg

    Jaku (Heaton)
    VALENCIA GIBSON Davies (Alonso Stones)

    Hazard Alli Siggy ZAHA (Sane)

    Kane Lukaku (NEGREDO (C))

    Thanks

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like that midfield and I like Kane and Lukaku so I don't see the need for Ibra. G2G.

    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Just hit for Valdes if you must. Ibra not worth it.

    3. ringwraith
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe bench boost??

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Holding BB for 37 and hoping rotation does not kick in too hard. Will WC in 35 and load up for 36 and 37 dgws.

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks. I usually like a lot more dgwers, but think the sgw guys could do well and just can't see it being worth the hits. Time for discipline and to stick to the plan that was max 4 or 5. 🙂

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        True. BB best for 37.

  23. jia you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on Clichy?
    He's played 90mins in 7 league games on the trot now.
    And City's fixtures are so good.
    I woulnt have dreamed of getting in a City defender up to now but thinking of getting him in for Gibson after the DGW?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      5.2 looks a good price. Fixture are great including 37 dgw. Just the Pep rotation fear is there.

      Pity the 3 teams with best 37 dgws will all have doubts - imo that is Ars Che and City.

    2. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Just when you think a City defender is nailed, he misses the next game... That seems to be the pattern so far at least!

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A bit of a worry alright especially that Sagna could be back soon. Still might do it though.
      Looking at Gibson/Mawson/Zaha/Benteke OUT for Clichy/Monreal/JWP/Gabbi in the next couple of weeks. Just 0.1 to spare atm though!

      1. ringwraith
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Also with Kompany back Kolarov might go to left back.

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Very true...hadnt considered that, back to the drawing board 🙂

          1. ringwraith
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Right! I was looking the same thing for 37 and just as it says above one never knows with MC defenders.

            1. ringwraith
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Guess Kompany is the one if the cash is there.

              1. jia you
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Yep, he'd be a luxury though that my team can't really afford. Give them a wide berth I think may be best.

  24. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What time is Ibra likely to rise tomorrow?

    I have the exact money for:

    A) Siggy--->zaha and Mannone--->DDG
    B) Siggy-->zaha and Lukaku--->Ibra(c)

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      2:15 BST. So you have time to do it after the Anderlecht match.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      01:15 Uk time.
      About 23 hours away

  25. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is it crazy to consider benching Valencia? He may not get minutes and could easilt concede in both games anyway whereas Maguire Alonso King and Alli should all get points.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I can't bring myself to after buying him 5 or 6 weeks ago when he was "unbenchable" - before 2 benchings.
      Today will tell a lot if he plays there is a good chance he won't start both in 34.

  26. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Was thinking hey, Kane is pushing for a title, he's my captain! After I saw I'm 65 points behind my ML leader LOL, I put punt on Negredo. Don't care what happens tbh.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You can't get much more punty than Negredo. I am in too.
      Could be difference between 150k or hopefully 50k. Stuck at 100k for too long now and like you say I don't care anymore.

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You have been listening to Mark. Bear in mind that Kane gets all his goals at home and CPL have really tightened up at the back. I'm on Negredo too.

  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this bunch?

    Heaton Jaku
    Valencia Gibson Mawson Holebas FM
    Sanchez Zaha Siggy Alli Eriksen
    Lukaku Kane Llorente

    1 FT, 1.7 in bank

    a) change Heaton
    b) change FM
    c) Llorente to Benteke
    d) Lukaku to Ibra
    e) Llorente + Sanchez > Ibra + up to 8m mid(-4)
    f) A combo of a) to d) for -4
    g) something else

    Cheers for any help.

    Cheers

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      c) Llorente to Benteke - this looks the best bet to me TM.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Does having a WC change things?
        Which player would you bench with c)?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Wow that's a nice midfield. I see your problem at least I can bench Sane over Siggy. That is tough.

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            So maybe Heaton to Valdes if definitely fit instead.

          2. jia you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            I have Zaha/Sanchez/Hazard/Alli/Eriksen and need to bench one, it's headwrecking but have decided on Eriksen.

          3. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            I don't think all 3 Spurs players will get returns. The trouble is to predict who won't!

            1. jia you
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              I don't have Kane so it's really a 50:50

              1. jia you
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                ...with TM having Kane, I think it's easier to bench one of the mids!

        2. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Siggy or Eriksen I think. By having a WC, you mean taking more of a risk this week? Or contemplating using it?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Risk, plan is GW36 WC so could get someone like Sane/King for 35 minimum. That's more for e). Without a WC, c) looks more obvious.

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              I don't like the idea of Sanchez out for a -4 with his fixture this week. Sane and King are great options, but I'd be keeping for them for the run in, not just for a week or two.

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 14 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                I guess I am looking a week ahead at Spurs vs Arsenal. Sanchez money would be for Llorente to Ibra and being able to keep Lukaku. Scary game vs Leicester who will be at least rested over the weekend.

                1. Rolls-Royce
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  Leicester been leaking goals away from home tho.

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    Arsenal don't score many at home but get your point.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C for sure
      You could make it Negredo and we got the same 4 for the dgw 🙂

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C. bench one of the Spurs mids.

    4. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not buying into this Ibra dgw hype. The warning signs are there for all to see: rotation threat, difficult fixtures and the points lost to bring him in/out of your team.

      I would swap Llorente for Negredo and FM to PVA who acc to Jonty has a 20% goal involvement.

      Incidentally, I have done an 8 pointer and brought in Negredo, Zaha and PVA.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers and good luck 🙂

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          All the best 🙂 Looks like you are having a good season.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Very possible to stuff up in DGW season. Could easily fall out of the top 1K.
            Hopefully you can get a respectable rank in May.

            1. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Slowly creeping up but for some reason this season has been a battle. Never known anything like it. Not getting Sanchez earlier in the season cost me big time and hanging onto Kun was a mistake too. Midfield is where it has been won and lost in my opinion.

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Agree with midfield. Mark changed to 352 and made up about 80 points on me. I'm probably too stubborn for it but have gone hybrid in attack now so bench headaches.

    5. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Llorente -> Negredo/Tekkers & Eriksen-> Hazard

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Only Negredo works for that. Bench Siggy?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          yup probably Siggy. and Just hope he doesn't score more than other of your starting attackers.

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for the replies all 🙂

    7. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have yo considered what you can do next week if you save the FT?

      At the moment, Llorente is the easy bench, although he could pull out a couple goals Saturday so it's tricky.

      Punt on Negredo? Who do you bench though? Eriksen? I'm benching Son I think.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Not interested in saving the FT really. Siggy is enough Swansea and I'd only want Llorente playing as an autosub. Rather a DGW player and having Zaha covers the mids for me. Negredo play City in 35, Siggy vs United and Sanchez vs Spurs so could suffer.

  28. Creedey
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero -> Kane now?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe after Europa.

      1. Creedey
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I'll hold on a bit, thanks!

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ibra rather this week

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      hes got amazing fixtures after this week.

      1. Creedey
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I'm just so afraid of Kane's explosiveness, and also Jesus back in training..

  29. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking Hazard is the best SGW captain option this week. Anyone getting him in?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Was tempted and is the player I fear the most this week. However, I have Sanchez and will hope he can match Hazard's points at home to LEI.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I'm considering bringing in for -4 and might as well captain. Massively overlooked here.

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I have both but living in fear of Kane, going Kaneless heightens the anxiety 😉

    2. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      What's the thinking behind this? Chelsea isn't in the best of form, and So'ton at home is just an okay fixture

    3. Creedey
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have him

  30. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    We have reached the final month of the season. Wow. Hope Spurs win the title.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      They won't tho.

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Chelsea would have to throw it away to them though...but it might happen!