Fixtures

Rotation Pairs – Bournemouth & Brighton

The second in our series of articles looking at rotation pairs dares to venture away from the pure home and away partnership.

Our previous piece – which assessed West Brom and Swansea City as such a pairing – was a follow-up to our introductory article which explored the basic principles of fixture rotation.

This Brighton and Bournemouth pairing – a south coast marriage if you like – may not offer a succession of home matches, but it provides a run of obliging opponents nonetheless.

The Fixtures

As with our first article, we are dismissing the concept of season-long rotation.

Instead, we will extend the fixtures as far as Gameweek 22, at which point the second Wildcard becomes available and the first needs to have been put in play.

As before, we will split the 21 fixtures into two banks of matches.

Gameweeks 1-10
wba WAT wat WBA BHA NEW LEI EVE/tot whu/stk SOT

Gameweeks 11-21
swa HUD swa BUR SOT hud tot/mun BUR WAT WHU new

As you can see above, the first series of fixtures begins very strongly. While there are two encounters with Watford over the first three Gameweeks, that then settles to provide four successive home fixtures, two of which involve newly promoted sides.

Gameweek 8 is the first sticking point. Here we have the option of Brighton’s home fixture with Everton, or a daunting trip to Manchester City for Bournemouth.

The second batch of fixtures includes more away trips but only one significant trouble spot – the Gameweek 17 situation where Brighton travel to Spurs, while Bournemouth make their way to Old Trafford.

Nonetheless, this amounts to just two Gameweeks from 21 where we are forced to face a “tough” opponent when marrying these two sides.

In Practice

With this in mind, there are actually some very appealing options opened up by this partnership.

Begovic and Ryan
Both Brighton and Bournemouth offer us 4.5 options in goal via Asmir Begovic and Mat Ryan.

Both are likely to be first choice and, on their day, very capable shot-stoppers who can offer save points when their goal is breached.

It’s fair to say that, even when forced to select one of this pair for Gameweek 17, we’d expect some save point returns, either from Brighton’s clash with Spurs or Bournemouth’s with Manchester United.

Meanwhile, with 13 home matches over the 21 Gameweeks, we should reasonably expect some clean sheets.

Brighton were a force at the Amex Stadium last season, setting a Championship record of just 14 goals conceded from their 23 matches, shutting out opponents on 12 occasions.

Bournemouth were less convincing in the top flight, keeping 10 clean sheets in total, although six arrived at the Vitality Stadium.

Nonetheless, their home fixtures with Watford, Brighton, Huddersfield and Burnley during the 21-Gameweek spell look prime candidates for clean sheets. Meanwhile, the Seagulls offer West Brom, Newcastle, Stoke, Burnley and Watford as their most likely shutouts.

All in all, those are strong prospects for a joint 9.0 pairing in goal.

Francis and Suttner
Arguably, we could have a more effective pairing available in defence courtesy of Simon Francis and Markus Suttner.

Both are also priced at 4.5, with Francis the only likely Cherries starter in defence at that price point.

Meanwhile, Suttner has seen off Lewis Dunk as Brighton’s backline option of choice. The Austrian appears destined to claim regular starts at left-back and will share set-piece duties with Pascal Gross and Anthony Knockaert.

But while Suttner would seem secure, Francis’ starts are still in doubt.

Bournemouth’s acquisition of Nathan Ake appears likely to either oust Francis to the bench or leave him at right-back with Adam Smith perhaps moving to a midfield role.

Smith has played just 67 minutes pre-season but, even so, the doubts are unlikely to disperse ahead of Gameweek 1, so this pairing, while attractive, carries an element of risk.

Meanwhile, Suttner partnered with Charlie Daniels could also work as a 9.5 duo, although the Bournemouth left-back is far more difficult to bench given his attacking potential, even when away from home or against tougher opponents.

Three Way Rotation

Once again we should search for a third option who could work along with a Brighton/Bournemouth defensive partnership to plug the troublesome Gameweeks.

Having analysed the weak points in our two-way rotation, we’ve identified Burnley as the most likely addition.

Crucially the Clarets are on hand to offer us a home fixture with West Ham in Gameweek 8, with another attractive home fixture with Newcastle United in Gameweek 9.

Similarly, for Gameweek 17, Sean Dyche’s side present a Turf Moor clash with Stoke City to compensate for Bournemouth’s tie with at Man United and the Brighton visit to Spurs. All in all, Burnley are most efficient as an addition.

With Ben Mee the obvious candidate in the Burnley defence, he can be brought in to partner Francis and Suttner to provide a very attractive set of three 4.5 defenders. The doubts surrounding Francis’ starts is the caveat but, if that clears up, this is a trio worthy of consideration.

Attacking Rotation

The potential of this partnership extends to attacking areas thanks to a cast of viable budget/mid price assets on offer.

Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser should already be considered in his own right and is a player that we’re backing to progress further this season.

Priced at just 5.5, the winger returned three goals and nine assists from 19 starts in 2016/17 and has already impressed over the summer with two more assists. He looks set to be even more influential for Howe’s men this season.

Fraser can work with either Brighton’s Pascal Gross (5.5) or Anthony Knockaert (6.0) in a midfield rotation to cover the run of fixtures listed above.

That pairing should provide able partners, with Gross perhaps the preferred option for those who want to look to Fraser for the majority of fixtures. Knockaert – with 15 goals and eight assists in the Championship – has the greater potential but the idea of benching the Frenchman, even against tougher opposition, could backfire and be a concern for some. The extra 0.5 is, of course, also a factor.

Rotation with a midfielder and an attacker is not so straightforward.

A combination of Fraser and Brighton’s Glenn Murray is an option, although there are understandable doubts that the 33-year-old striker may struggle upon returning to the top flight, despite his 23-goal campaign in the Championship.

Benik Afobe’s strong pre-season form seems unlikely to earn him regular starts for the Cherries over Josh King and Jermain Defoe, so the chances of a rotation option with either Gross or Knockaert appear slim.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

4,840 Comments Post a Comment
  1. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Can have a rating out of 10 for the below team??

    Foster
    Martina Lascelles Stephens
    KDB Iwobi Salah Fabregas
    Kane Firmino Lukaku

    Elliott Carrol Mee Suttner

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Def need to upgrade.6.5

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

      7/10

      Defence is awful. Iwobi?

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Very weak defence

      Iwobi will eventually be ousted, Fabs may only be good short term.

      5/10

    4. socho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Most awful defense on this website ever?

    5. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      4

  2. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Kane Lukaku Firmino will be the FFS famous 3 this week. Goodnight, for the second time 😉

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Night.

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Shhhhh

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, Kane, Jesus, Salah

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        ^ This

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hope you're right forehead.

  3. Ser Davos
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Two defenders that are being overlooked:

    Dann and Darmian

    Darmian only has Blind for competition and whilst the Dutchman started v Ajax, it was at the expense of Jones. Nobody's had more pre season minutes than the Italian, bar Pog and Lukaku.

    Dann. A Jonty podcast favourite. Overpriced at 5.5 but tempting at 5, just as much as BOU, Dawson and similar to your SOU assets I'd suggest. One of those under the radar picks that hauls GW1

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could see Dann being this season's McAuley. Except much less jammy...

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Monitoring Dann for now.

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

      15 pointers delivered from Dann and Kompany in gw1 would be a dream.

    4. Jammy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Darmian loves a card

      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Need some compromise at 5.5

    5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on Darmian. A steal in the Sun Dream team @ 3m.
      Think he's ahead of Blind. imo.

  4. boogle
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I know we're all scarred by Gabbiadini from last season but I think he could be great value for the the star of this one! Impressed in last preseason game playing lone striker, looks set to start when fit...

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I'm on him for now. Easy switch to Chicha if it backfires.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rather see it first to be honest, then jump on.

  5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed

    Foster/Fabianski
    OR
    Premium/Bench fodder?

    Any suggestions for premium and bench fodder? Thinking DDG/Elliot atm but know elliot has quite high ownership

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      DDG/Speroni?

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Why DDG over say Lloris or Courtois? 🙂

        1. Begbie.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          No reason tbh. All will rack up points. Just personal preference.

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Fair enough. Mourinho does love a 1-0 borefest

        2. FPL-Gutten
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          opening fixtures, cheap and nailed on. Only guaranteed nailed on in United defence is Valencia (6.5) and Bailly (6.0).

          In Chelsea and Spurs we have nailed on options with more attacking promise than at United atm

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks - v helpful. My defence is incredibly cheap so don't have Spurs or Chelsea defenders.

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Oh I don't have enough in the bank for 5.5/4.0 oops

  6. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Im literally choosing between:
    A. KDB and Mane
    &
    B. Lukaku and Kane
    What you saying?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B I think
      Goals over assists and think Mane will have minutes managed.
      Lukane will be certain 60-70 mins at least every match they;re fit

    2. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I say have all 4 like me

    3. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

      or KDB+Kane if you meant it that way 😉

    4. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    5. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Damn was hoping you wouldn't say that guys.

      I have KDB and Mane, with Benteke and Firmino up top. Kane and Lukaku gives me 2 x 4.5 mids.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Carroll + Atsu and find 0.5 somewhere 😛

  7. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Tinkered enough for today, how does it look?

    de Gea / Elliot
    Dawson, Stephens, Dann / Mee, Clark
    de Bruyne, Salah, Zaha, Willian, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku / McBurnie

    3-5-2 / 4-4-2 with Carroll rotating with Clark and Mee.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty decent, really dont like the defence though.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        yeah, it a bit cheap 😀
        might still be some value in there.

    2. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Do you have 0.5 still in bank?

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        yes

        could also downgrade DDG to Foster, would give me 1.5 to spend elsewhere.

        1. CloudSky
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Id keep DDG. Maybe look at some short punt in Danilo or settle for Bavies. That being said, nothing wrong with keeping that 0.5.

          1. Lyonnais
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            cheers!

            Will have a look at it tomorrow. I'm sure it will change anyway 😉

    3. Virgil Hilts
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      McBurnie may go out to a Championship side, leaving Quaner as the only remaining 4.5 striker.....

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        May go for Quaner then 😀
        At least it's more difficult to sell him then, so maybe means less price drops.

  8. smitchlovesfunk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Not much mention of PVA this season. Why's that? He played wingback in palace's last game

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      5.5million reasons

  9. Dr. Rog
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Defence 1) Foster/Elliot; Kolasinic Danilo Bertrand Hegazi 4
    Defence 2) Begovic/Hart; Koalsinic Danilo Cedric Hegazi 4

    Pick one!

    1. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1

  10. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Martial.

    I know picking him he will come on as sub for 15 maybe 20 minutes but I'm toying with it over Mik.

    I have a gut shot that he could be this seasons wonder. A striker in other formats of the game so is oop really. I feel he's done his penance last season under Maureen and will be a super sub and break into the starting 11.

    Anyone concur?

    1. socho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Risky FPL wise. My concern is Rashford might be that guy you just descirbed here.

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

      Nah, he's good but will get like 1 assist and a clean sheet the very occasional goal. Not worth the price if was 7.5 then yes

    3. Ser Davos
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      One of (if not both) Martial/Mkhi to light up this season. May take a while, though.

      Mkhi's worth a punt from the off.

    4. Rash
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Should United suffer an injury or suspension that makes him more of a sure pick then I'll be jumping on him

    5. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think he's awful

      Will be back in France within a couple of years at best

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        When the Autumn comes and you're on the ground I will pick you up and whisper in the wind Martial.

        Remember.

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          They all told me that last year when was supposed to be the next Messi

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

        No chance

    6. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers! Think I'll stick with Mik in FPL and punt on him as 3rd striker in a couple of Dream Team squads. (3m Dead cheap).

      On my watch-list.

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

    Merits of going for a budget rotation pairing or trio to facilitate three premium strikers? Specifically any value in trying to squeeze, Kane, Lukaku & Jesus up front? Thanks

  12. abzyyyyyy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    We assume that Trippier is out for GW1 then? Good to swap to Danilo?

    1. lugs
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yeah a lot of people are doing that , if he's just out for one week then i'm just gonna leave him on my bench , cos the rush of people buying him back on gw2 will skyrocket his price and i don't want that messing up my budget

      1. smitchlovesfunk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You're right, almost gaurenteed price rise once he's fit again. Did you notice his % teams selected by before his injury? It is at 14.5% now

        1. lugs
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          yeah i noticed , he was at 22% ownership or thereabouts i think , the injury didn't look serious to me to warrant selling him , that will only change if Poch comes out and says he will be out longer than expected , which i haven't seen yet

          1. smitchlovesfunk
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I had another thought that a lot people who have put trippier in might not realise he's injured, but then take him out after he misses GW1, leading to a price drop! But if he was up at 22% then that seems like there will be a price rise later

            1. lugs
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              yeah a price drop could happen i suppose , but that wont last long , i'd be more worried about Danillo's price dropping after Trip comes back , since a lot of people are planning on using him to cover Trips Injury and selling him when he's back , which if your not quick will leave you short of cash

    2. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Danilo surely isnt nailed once mendy's fit?

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Davies?

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This.

  13. mr messi
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    JWP and Daniels or
    Ritchie and Francis?

    1. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      JWP Daniels

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Richie/Francis

  14. Ser Davos
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Just pick whoever you want. If they're to play short term, then great. We're almost all destined for an early WC. Just give way to it.

    Not a reply fail.

    1. Jammy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      This is why Rooney c will work

      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        er, yeah 🙂

  15. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A little help fellas?

    A) Kompany + Salah

    B) Danilo + Mane

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Jammy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah that's what i'm on at the mo

    2. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys, much appreciated.

  16. socho
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    The whole "rotation" concept does not really convince me. Am I just bad?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I've never really understood it, because who's to say you bench the wrong player etc etc, rather just play and forget, looking at only 5 or 6 games in advance.

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

      The old saying goes 'form over fixtures' but with very little form to go on pre-season it's probably a good idea to look at players who you can put in seemingly favorable fixtures until form is... formed.

    3. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Let's put it this way nobody will be discussing it after gw3

  17. Odikostar
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rate my ex chelsea team
    (I mean it's not even that bad)

    Cech (begovic)
    Bertrand-Ake-VanAanholt (Zouma,Huth)
    KDB-Matic-Salah-Mata (Chalobah)
    Abraham-Lukaku-Sturridge

    +RLC, Glen Johnson,

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      nice job, what's Chalobah actually like, never seen him before, minutes looking likely? any sort of goal/assist prospect?

      1. Odikostar
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        he's defo a quality player, and I he should be nailed at watford I think. He's box to box and should be decent value at 4.5, and he does have a few tricks up his sleave as well 😉 just watch this assist to moses last season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ2TjQEAVJc

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Will probably outscore my team I've spent weeks tinkering with.

  18. FDMS All Starz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Zaha & Firmino
    Or
    B) Mane & J.Rod

    1. mr messi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  19. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you play

    A Atsu home to Spurs
    B Daniels away to WBA with Foster in goals.

    1. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  20. nibby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Zaha + Gabidiani

    or,

    B) JWP + Firmino

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B because of how Gabbi finished last season

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Gabiadini is a rotation risk

  21. SilverSpurs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier, Yoshida, Valencia (Suttner, Mee)
    Salah, KDB, Ward-Prowse, Ritchie (Carroll)
    Rodriguez, Kane, Lukaku

    0,5 itb if Cedric will be definitely available I'd replace Yoshida with him.

    Yout thoughts will be appreciated 😉

  22. Totti
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    1) danilo
    2) kompany

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Komp i you can afford

  23. Jimmy Boy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Tekkers or Firmino GW1?

    1. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      firmino

    2. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino or how about a little bloke called King? :O

  24. GREENDREAMS11
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Realistically, what are Rashfords chances of having a decent season?

    1. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Quite good, might be a bit too patchy for a consistent FPL asset but should get a decent amount of goals.

      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        thinking that he might do well with assists too having big Kaku to work with

        1. Meltens
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Probably, but rotation and it being a Mourinho team does not bode well. He'll probably be in my squad at some time this season and he's not a terrible punt. I prefer King in that bracket though 🙂

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

        This

  25. Rider on the Storm
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which team do you imagine to show a strong defence at home?

    1. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      United

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

      Spurs

  26. ABCDEFC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How does this look?
    Forster (Elliott)
    Cedric-TAA-Kolasinac-Daniels (Long)
    Salah-De Bruyne-Alli (Carroll, Loftus-Cheek)
    Kane-Lukaku-Chicharito

    1. SilverSpurs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Chicharito will be better pick after their schedule ets easier. Also Liverpool defenders are not worth it even for 4m. Waste of space. I'd downgrade Chicharito and upgrade Carroll (i.e. to Tadic)

  27. Meltens
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think Kolasinac starts on friday, and will he start as LWB? Been Googling forever now but it seems up in the air. Oxlade slotting in there did not look too good but surely Kola is ahead in the pecking order for friday? Surely??

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      he better! bloody Wenger..

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

      Arsenal have too many defenders out he will start lcb

      1. Meltens
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This would be the worry, along with an outright benching. Makes little sense though when you have that beast to unleash down the left hand side.

    3. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Should start.

    4. mr messi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He should start, but you never know.

  28. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So the article assumes Begovic is first choice but there seems to be a ton of doubt around this.

    Do we have anything to back this up?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I have him, i really doubt he would of moved there to warm the bench surely.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think he will long term but I have doubt over him starting the season.

  29. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Davy Propper bad news for Pascal Groß or will they both be nailed along with Knockaert too??

  30. FFS, M8
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Salah and Jrod Vs. Robby F and Frazier (1 ITB) No other L'pool or Cherries on squad.

    input welcome even if mean spirited.

    1. Meltens
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Salah and Fraser 😀
      Out of those options though, Bobby and Fraser for me. JRod just does not fill me with any kind of confidence.

      1. FFS, M8
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I am one of those poor kids raised on Phonics. haha. Cheers