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. FredUpAlready
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Smith to Friend/Chambers for a hit?
    Yes or No?

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wait till Valdes update, they're crap without Victor.

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

    So, out of the 4.4 million players, how many of them are teams that are no longer active or "ghost" teams?

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

      About 3 million I would guess

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

      well over half

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

      FFFix says 52.3%

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

        how do you see that?

  3. On The Up
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Seriously considering Wc. Don't tell everyone else...

    Hennesey Pickford
    Gibson Bailey Yosh Stephens Davies
    King Sanchez Zaha Ali Hazard
    Kane Negrado Tekkers

    Gives me 6 dgw this week

    With 5 changes to get this BB 37

    Hennesey Pickford
    Bailey Yosh Stephens Stones Koscielny
    King Sanchez Sane Ali Hazard
    Kane Gabby Jesus?

    Gives me 5 dgw for 36 and 13 dgw players for BB 37?

    What do you reckon?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Go for it

      1. On The Up
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers mate. Pretty maverick as currently in top 30k but could work!

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

      im on WC this week. not regretted it.

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks very good to me

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

      Wow! What a good tactics !
      Seem good on paper and also can work for great points. Small changes may need according to the players availability. But tactical idea is good. Good luck.

  4. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Oh DZ, I've missed you... 😉

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

      My offer is still open. It is like the DZ all of the time

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

        The offer gets accepted as soon as the season ends 🙂

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

          What is it you are up to at the moment which is keeping you occupied?

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

            This is the first time I've posted in DZ in ages. I'm completing the finals of my CIMA degree, which are due in May.

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

              I know you have barely been around at all I don't get in here much either any more. Other commitments you know...

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

                Likewise 😉

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

        Which also brings me to the point. My offer for you is still open as well. 😀

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

          I know. I just cannot!

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

            You break my heart. 🙁

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

              I know. So sorry

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

                Haha it's fine. Let me know any time you change your mind 🙂

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

                  I think I will be downscaling my commitments next season not upscaling them as they stand. I think I am spread a little thin right now in life light butter spread over too much bread

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

                    At least this means we can make the Big Bash an annual fixture. Exciting times ahead 🙂

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

                      Yes I think it should be worth it. I think AW is a good choice we can then make fun out of him for being used against his will

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

                        Yeah exactly why we opted for him. Helps in the banter and he's already been involved

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

                        For sure. Now we just need a method of everyone insulting each other

                        Neutral ground

                        Snapchat maybe

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

                        Yeah that can be an option. I'll ask how many of my crew are active on Snapchat - or else Twitter could be an option

                      4. Diva
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        FFS?

                      5. Cheeseoid
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Seems crazy

                      6. BigManBakar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Haha good to see you lurking 😉

                        Not sure about that one

                      7. Diva
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Just keep it on the down low, in code. TFF, did you see my BB trailer?

                      8. BigManBakar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Not yet mate, no. Link me up on Twitter maybe?

                      9. Diva
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Trying to find you, not having much luck yet.

                      10. Cheeseoid
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        I have him on my list of contacts if it helps

                      11. Diva
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 11 months ago

                        Got it.

  5. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on the below?

    A) Heaton > DDG (-4)
    B) Yoshida > Gibson (-4)
    C) Save

    5.2 ITB. WC'ing GW35

    Jakupovic
    Alonso | Valencia* | Baines
    Alli | Eriksen | Sigurdsson | Zaha*
    Kane | Negredo* | Lukaku

    Heaton | Mawson | Lanzini | Yoshida

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

      Baines to Bailly.

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

        Valencia enough cover no? Baines' attacking threat has him ahead of Bailly for me too.

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

          I'm not sure Valencia starts both.

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

            Valid point. DDG seems like a safer pick then, should at least get some save points.

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

              I won't do that, because I fancy Hull to keep a clean sheet anyways.

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

                Seems like Jaku starts and Baines stays then

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

                  Good luck. 🙂

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

      a

  6. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Boruc
    Alonso Barragan Bavies
    Alexis Alli Coutinho King
    Kane Lukaku Origi

    Pick Carroll Holebas Cedric

    0 ft and 0.6 itb...have only Barragan for as a dgw player...

    A) Origi > Rashford (-4)
    B) Origi > Negredo (-4)
    C) Not worth any hit

    1. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

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

        Liv have palace @home...do u think Negredo will outscore Origi taking the hit into account??

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

        B locked in 2 mins back 😉

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

          B for BOOM!

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

            \m/

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo! Especially if you make him captain

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

    Those eyeing up Ibra this week, which player are you sacrificing?

    For me it would be at the expense of Lukaku.

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

      I wanted to keep Lukaku and get rid of Carroll, so Alexis was the makeweight.

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

      Yeah lukaku > ibra here. Wont captain lukaku again this season so makes sense as I can do that for free

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

        Would be scary going without Lukaku this GW tho

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

          This. 9 in his last 9 against West Ham. Shocking defence.

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

          Nah not imo. Hos awa

    3. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Serge for me. But thinking of Tekkers instead

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kun

    5. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Feels a strange move to sell Lukaku (with his ownership) because of the fear of going without Ibra (because of his ownership)

      There's more chance of Lukaku hauling than Ibra playing twice and hauling in two difficult games so either way, a highly owned player will savage your progress.

      Just not sure it makes any sense.

      1. DJ1000
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Lukaku not great away from home. Points for last 8 matches away
        - 2 2 6 2 2 2 2 8. Not great. West Ham bound to keep it tight like their last home match. I am getting Negredo in for Lukaku and captaining him. 2 great fixtures, Boro a little more expansive in the last 4.

  8. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez went down in price before leicester at home!! Guess People need zlatan money lol

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

      And he and Arsenal have been a bit poo for a while now.

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

        Spurs away next week too.

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

      Too bad that the drop happened before Europa game.

  9. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Play:
    (1) Siggy
    (2) King

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

      1

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

      I'm hearing Butland might start this week. In that case 2.

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

    Hey guys! I have 2 questions and hope you guys drop your opinion.

    1) a) aguero and lukaku out for Zlatan and Negredo/Rashford
    B) Aguero and Baines out for Zlatan and Bailey
    2) Should I drop Ali or Son to Play DGW (de roon)

    Current team for dgw34

    Grant
    Valencia Baines Gibson
    Alli Couthino Sanchez Deroon
    Aguero Benteke Lukaku

    Bench: jaka, son, davies holgate

  11. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Jaku
    Gibson**-Valencia**-Davies
    Sanchez-King-Alli-Zaha**
    Vardy-Luka-Benteke**

    Heaton Siggy-Mawson-Maguire
    1.2ITB

    Plan:
    Heaton - DDG & Mawson-Rojo

    Yay or nay?

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

      Both for free? Yay in any case.

      Tempted by Vardy > Ibra or not?

      1. Sonic Huth
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Actually its not Vardy, But kane, copy pasted my older team.

  12. tonymanero10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hey Guys!

    When is better to use triple captain chip: with Zlatan in gameweek 34 or alexis in gameweek 36, any other suggestions?

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

      36 for me.

      1. tonymanero10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        thx

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Alexis in 37

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

        36*

        1. tonymanero10
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          thx

  13. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    And play one from each

    A. Siggy
    B. King

    1.Davies
    2. Valencia

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

      B2 for me. Can see goals in Mid V Bou

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Should I sell bellerin? He has 2 dwg incoming.
    Who would be a good replacement ? I have valencia. And if you think about getting bailly for bellerin I should say I have sane and sterling from city and there is utd vs city this week
    Don't know what to do

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

      WC?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Played

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Post team.

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

      Well if Bailly gets a cs vs Burnley and Sane and Sterling goes mad on thursday you are more than ok aren´t you? if you downgrade Belle you can buy Cout for Sterling, maybe? Anyway I would have waited for Arsenes presser,Belle might be back-? EWB vs Leicester, yammy-)

  15. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Carrying on the guess the team game.

    (343)
    Del Potro
    Sideshow Bob, Liam Gallagher, Sevilla
    Evian, Dirty Sanchez, Teeth, Sony Eriksen
    Lampost, Pony, Injured

    The below people have guesses right!

    Sideshow Bob = Luiz
    Evian = Drinkwater
    Dirty Sanchez = Sanchez
    Teeth = Firminio
    Sony Erikson = Eriksen
    Pony = Carrol
    Injured = Sturridge

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

      lampost = Ibra?

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Liam Gallagher = Baines?

    3. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Both correct above well done lol.

    4. theBoose
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Del Potro = DDG
      Liam Gallagher = Baines

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Well done ddg correct. Just Sevilla left.

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

          Moreno?

          1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Nope.

    5. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      So just Del Potro and Sevilla left...

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

        Sevilla = Bellerin?

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

      Sevilla = Navas

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

        oh, guess it can't be since FPL defender?

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

      Monreal must be Sevilla?

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Correct

  16. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this guys? Still 1FT

    Valdes
    Valencia Chambers Vertonghan
    Zaha Alli Sanchez Sterling
    Kane Benteke Ibra

    Pickford Mustafi JWP Yoshida

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

      Looks nice.
      However how certain are you of Valdes Chambers and even Sterling starting?

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

        If you don't have a WC left I would consider holding, the doubles are well covered.

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

          no Wildcard left AK
          Valdes and Chambers came in on WC in 32. Hopefully Valdes will be fit. Chambers should, according to local knowledge, come straight back in. Sterling, if benched, becomes Mustafi. Or I get rid of him with my FT.

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

            Hope Valdes is fit too. Will go another hit for him I think.
            I went Gibson for safety but my choices would have been Valdes and Chambers if there were no doubts. Good luck BB.

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

      Sterling to Townsend for me BB.

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

        Cheers TFF. What about Mustafi > Bailly instead?
        Sterling out for a DGW punt is defo one I am looking at, Pogba tho not Townsend.

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

          Townsend has the stats and the team form behind him. I prefer the attacking option because of the greater upside. You're playing 3 nice defenders without him anyways.

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

            sound advice and coming from you sir advice that I may end up taking 🙂

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

              Haha thanks for the kind words fella 🙂

              Good luck with the move. Don't blame me if it goes tits up 😉

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

            only worry is having 3 Palace then , good for 35 but no DGW after

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

              No wildcard makes it slightly trickier. But I don't rate Pogba as an FPL option at all 🙁

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

    What's the consensus on playing the WC in 35 or 36?
    I am thinking 35 purely to get rid of unwanted dgw 34 players and obviously set up for the doubles ahead.

    Any reason to wait until 36?We know all the fixtures now. Thanks.

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

      36 because most of the doublers in 34 have a good fixture in 35.

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

        Except MID and I might have 3.
        Surely anyone with TC and BB has to go 35 as only 1 chip per week can be used.
        I only have BB but will probably still go 35.
        The extra week might make situation like Kun / Jesus more obvious though.

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

          I don't own any MID so it's a bit different for me I guess.

          Nice point you made at the end there plus any possible injuries/change in form in 35.

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

          Just my thinking but my money on gameweek 38 is Aguero playing especially if if Man City have nothing left to play for. I think it will be his last match for city

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

            Good thinking. Then again Pep might just give him 5 minutes at the end for good byes 🙂

    2. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking of doing mine this week. Can get 6 or 7 dgw players for this week and take 2 -4 to get 5 dgw for 36 and 13 for BB 37. See my post above

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

        Looks like a plan above. No way I can do it now - I need more than a day or 2 for a WC. The exquisite pain of 15 decisions must go for a week 🙂

    3. theBoose
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      35 for me. Bring in the doublers and using TC in 36.

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

      Thanks all much appreciated.

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No need to WC to get rid of Palace (v Burnley) or Man U (v Swansea) players in 35 ?

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

    Morning chaps, start Pickford(mid) or Jakupovic(WAT) this weekend?

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

      Jakupovic.

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jaku

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jacu

  19. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you cap?
    A. Kane
    B. Zaha
    C. Luka
    D. Benteke

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

      C for me

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A or D

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

      D.

    5. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku only scored twice in last 8 away games. I would captn Benteke as he has 2 matches

  20. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Jaku
    Alonso, Davies, Friend
    Sanchez, Alli, Firmino, Siggy
    Lukaku, Kane, Llorente

    Heaton, Bernardo, Robertson, T.Carroll

    Got 1 FT

    A) Siggy>Zaha
    Llorente>Benteke

    B) Sigy>Zaha
    Bernardo>Bailly with a 4-4-2

    C

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Left incomplete:
      C) Any other option

    2. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Is Llorente + Bernardo -> Benteke + Utd doable?

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        No money in the bank

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

          Hmm, tough. Maybe Llorente -> Negredo and call it a day?

  21. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    GW 36 and 37: Who would you rater have?
    Gabiadini + 4.6 mil or Ibra?

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If Man Utd defeat Andrelecht then definitely not Ibra

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

      Depends on what can you do with money.

    3. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Gabby is my current plan.

    4. theBoose
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Gabbiadini.

  22. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A player in my public H2H league left the game in GW26 and he's still on the top *-*

    I don't know how he's winning matches

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

      Had a good bench and had a good C/VC option.

  23. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best move from these?

    a. Sánchez > Firmino
    b. Sánchez > Townsend (have Zaha/Tekers
    c. McAuley > Gibson -4
    d. McAuley > Baily -4
    e. Heaton > DDG -4
    (can only afford C, D or E in combo w A or B).
    f. Heaton > Valdes
    g. Heaton > Hennesey

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Remove Sanchez only if you have a WC

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

        I do!!! 😆

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

      D. Losing Alexis could bite you in the bum.

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

        It could indeed. If I did it is A or B or maybe even Hazard the better option.
        Can reasses Arsenal assets in 36.

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

      A looks good. Not sure if it's Coutinho or Firmino that should be acquired.

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

        Thank you for answering.
        Cannot be sure on Pool but I just like 'Teeth' as a player. 🙂

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

        Thanks Timbo

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

    GW34 BB?
    Is anybody going for it?
    If I had a better 3rd sub than Yoshi I probably would!

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

      A few are. There will be many doubts over players in 37 too so it could be good.

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

      Not for me. Would rather about 12 dgwers in 37 ( well 3 after rotation and injuries) 🙂

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

      Whats the logic behind it?

      In 37 you have the chance of most of your players playing twice, in 34 you accept they won't.

      Might as well gamble on selecting right in 37 if you're happy to have a single week BB.

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

        Wildcard used will be focusing on a strong XI for 37 more so than bench.
        Have Eriksen/Alli & Mawson on my bench who could score well. Yoshi doesnt look good though.

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

        Guess they can cheapen the bench if BB has been used.

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

          Ah right, that makes sense.

          Will be interesting to see how that works out.

  25. All-RED
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hey Guys! Opinion on below?
    A) Vardy+Origi > Ibra+Negredo/Rashford/Benteke
    B) Lukaku+Origi > Ibra+Negredo/Rashford/Benteke
    C) Vardy+Cedric > Ibra+Gibson (Bench Davies)- drop Origi to Play DGW (de roon)
    or any other suggestion?
    2 FT 2.5 ITB. WC'ing for DGW 36

    Jakupovic
    Alonso | Valencia* | Davies
    Sanchez | Eriksen | king | Coutinho
    Vardy | Origi| Lukaku

    Grant | De Roon* | kingsley|

    1. All-RED
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      | Cedric| missed *

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

      Forget Ibra - too many issues.

      Just swap Origi for Negredo.

      1. All-RED
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks..But have 2 FT..should i change any defender/mid?

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A. Benteke

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

      a

  26. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Those with Hennesey confident on Cpl CS?

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

      Don't have him yet but doubt any CS.

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

        Yet?

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

          Might get him before deadline mainly for saves and 35.

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

            One of the reason I planned triple Palace was the 35 game after the dgw!

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

              ie. have time to show them the door 😉

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

      I think there's always the chance of a haul (eg. Grant in City's GW) or an upset and his price was right for my team.

  27. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso McCauley Valencia Robertson olsson
    Zaha Alli King siggy Fletcher
    Kun Kane Lukaku
    1.1 ITB
    WC available 1 FT
    Suggestions?
    Kun to Ibrahimovic? Alonso to Gibson?

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

      Kun > Negredo/Benteke and McAuley > Gibson would be my preference. Go with your heart

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kun to Ibra

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

      kun to ibra but maybe keep enough to get him back in for 36/7

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

      I def wouldnt be getting rid of Alonso.

  28. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who'd you captain out of:
    A. Lukaku
    B. Kane
    C. Negredo
    D. Sanchez

    ??

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

        C. has to be a DGW player for me!

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

      A

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku

    4. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

      I am on C but will probably end up going B. The GW will be too long to be regretting a pick that could be awful, I mean Negredo.

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

    Trying to play AOA this week. Which combo would you think best ?

    VALDES
    VALENCIA - Alonso (Mustafi, Baines, Stephens)
    ZAHA - Eriksen - Alli - Sanchez - ???
    Kane - Lukaku - ???

    A : (Save FT) Play Origi + Walcott
    B : (1 FT) Origi -> NEGREDO
    B : (1 FT) Origi -> BENTEKE
    C : (-4) Origi + Walcott -> NEGREDO + Coutinho / Firmino
    D : (-4) Walcott + Mustafi -> Hazard + Holgate

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

      C. Neg or Tekers. Firmino

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

        This probably Negredo over Benteke with Firmino.

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

          Thank you 🙂

  30. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Gabriel Jesus has returned to training. Some reports claim he will be in the squad for the FA Cup semi final

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

      This should help to mix up the run in.