Fixtures

Frisking The Fixtures – Gameweek 2 – The Strong

Gameweek 1 sprang more than a few surprises on us, but the show moves on, and with it the opportunity to seek out the teams with the best schedules ahead.

Before each deadline, we’ll focus on the next four-to-six Gameweeks in an attempt to identify those sides that should be entering or exiting our mid-term plans based on the run of fixtures to come. For the key teams identified, we’ll assess their prospects in terms of goals and clean sheets and also pinpoint the stage at which their schedule turns.

This week’s analysis kicks off with those treated with the strongest run of opponents from Gameweek 2 onwards.

Newcastle United

(hud WHU swa STO bha LIV)
The Prospects – Goals
The upcoming schedule could hardly be more favourable for the Magpies’ attack. West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool shipped nine goals between them on the opening weekend, while Swansea City allowed the most shots from inside the box (16).

The matches against Huddersfield Town and Stoke City could also yield goals.

While Rafa Benitez’s side didn’t score against Spurs, they did manage a reasonable six shots from inside the box, given that they were reduced to 10 men shortly after half-time.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
West Ham, Swansea, Stoke and Brighton all failed to score in Gameweek 1, with the final three sides producing the fewest close-range efforts among all 20 teams.

Huddersfield may find it difficult to maintain their 66.7% shot conversion rate, leaving the Gameweek 7 meeting with Liverpool as the only difficult fixture over the next six.

The Magpies limited Spurs to 10 shots from inside the penalty area despite the sending off, but will be hurt by the loss of Paul Dummett and Florian Lejeune to injury.

The Turning Point
Newcastle face a trickier run from Gameweek 7 onwards, although they still have reasonable home matches against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth during that spell.

Verdict
Matt Ritchie should have a monopoly on set-pieces with Jonjo Shelvey suspended, which boosts his appeal. Christian Atsu (5.0) looked lively against Spurs, though, and could offer better value. The injuries to Dummett and Lejeune damage the prospects of the Newcastle defence, despite the hugely promising fixtures. That could also see Rob Elliot benched in favour of a 4.5 option in many squads.

Southampton

(WHM hud WAT cpl MUN sto)
The Prospects – Goals
Watford, and in particular Crystal Palace, endured difficult opening matches, shipping three goals apiece.

The West Ham, Huddersfield and Stoke clashes are also promising, although the Manchester United fixture is a stern test.

Despite producing more shots (29) than any other side in Gameweek 1, Saints toiled to a sixth blank in their last seven home matches.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
It’s in defence where we have far more confidence in backing Mauricio Pellegrino’s men.

After recording 14 clean sheets last term, they delivered once again in the goalless draw with Swansea.

The home encounters against West Ham and Watford look positive in terms of garnering further defensive returns, while Stoke failed to create a big chance in their 1-0 defeat to Everton.

The Turning Point

Gameweek 12 marks the tipping point for Saints, with matches against Liverpool and Everton beginning a brutal run which is likely to see Southampton players exit our 15-man squads.

Verdict
Ryan Bertrand snared two bonus points against the Swans and looks the pick of the defenders if your budget can stretch. Maya Yoshida, Cedric Soares and Jack Stephens all offer solid value, though. In attack, belief in Manolo Gabbiadini is waning once more, with Charlie Austin waiting in the wings for his opportunity.

Manchester United

(swa LEI sto EVE sot CPL)
The Prospects – Goals
Following the 4-0 demolition of West Ham, confidence in the United attack is soaring.

They produced 21 shots against the Hammers, with Jose Mourinho’s selection of Juan Mata ahead of Ander Herrera showing a willingness to be more attacking when weaker sides visit Old Trafford.

Avoiding all of last season’s top six during this period makes doubling up on the United attack look a viable strategy.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Mourinho’s men were fairly solid at the back in Gameweek 1, allowing just nine shots in total.

Four of their next six opponents failed to score on the opening weekend, while a match-up with Southampton also holds some appeal.

With Nemanja Matic imperious in front of the back four, members of United’s backline should continue to prosper.

The Turning Point
United’s kind run continues for quite some time, with the Gameweek 8 trip to Liverpool marking the start of a tricky four-match run which includes fixtures against Spurs and Chelsea.

Verdict
While Romelu Lukaku is found in over half of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads, the option to double-up with either Henrikh Mkhitaryan or Paul Pogba looks tempting based on the West Ham performance. At the back, Phil Jones looks the value pick, with Victor Lindelof set to be eased in by Mourinho. Otherwise, it’s David de Gea who stands out as a combination of security and value. Having said that, we should monitor the influence of Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind – if the latter retains his start in away matches, his role on set-pieces promotes his appeal as a 5.5 option.

Huddersfield Town

(NEW SOT whm LEI bur TOT)
The Prospects – Goals
Our view of the Terriers’ attack has changed drastically following an emphatic 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

With four of their next six at home, investing in a budget Huddersfield option looks far more appealing.

Sunday’s home match-up with Newcastle certainly offers plenty of promise, given the Magpies’ injury and suspension woes.
The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Much the same can be said about the Huddersfield defence, although they did concede 14 shots at Selhurst Park.

There’s perhaps less belief in their defensive assets, then, with the Leicester and Spurs fixtures likely to stretch their resolve.

David Wagner’s approach at home will be of interest and, if they look capable of adding to the opening day shutout over the coming weeks, there is no doubting there is value on offer.

The Turning Point
The Spurs meeting in Gameweek 7 signals the start of a tough run for the newly promoted side. Clashes against Man United and Liverpool follow soon after, making it unlikely we’ll carry Huddersfield assets beyond that point.

Verdict
Steve Mounie looks a viable third forward option during this run of fixtures, while Aaron Mooy may provide value in midfield. In defence, Chris Lowe looks the pick of the bunch, although goalkeeper Jonas Lossl’s save and bonus point potential could make him an attractive proposition.

Also consider…

West Bromwich Albion
The 1-0 victory over Bournemouth may have highlighted the limitations of the Baggies’ attack, but their set-piece threat remains very strong.

Only Huddersfield (10) conceded more chances from set-plays than Saturday’s opponents Burnley (seven), which could potentially be good news for the likes of Craig Dawson and Ahmed Hegazi.

Home fixtures against Stoke, West Ham and Watford look promising from a defensive standpoint, further enhancing the claims of West Brom defenders.

A road trip to Brighton, who struggled for a cutting edge against Man City, should also hold no fears.

Brighton & Hove Albion
The fact that it took Man City 70 minutes to break the deadlock on Saturday bodes well for the prospects of the Seagulls’ defence.

Pep Guardiola’s side only managed six shots inside the box, so ahead of reasonable match-ups against Watford, West Brom, Bournemouth and Newcastle, backing the organised Brighton defence could pay off.

Markus Suttner is the preferred option with his attacking and dead-ball potential, while Mat Ryan is another candidate in goal.

Chris Hughton’s side mustered a mere six shots in Gameweek 1, but with Anthony Knockaert in line to return to the starting XI this weekend, more is expected from the Seagulls’ attack.

West Ham United
The Hammers move from ‘The Weak’ to ‘The Strong’ in the space of one Gameweek, with their difficult trip to Man United out of the way.

They still play three of their next four on the road, taking in visits to Southampton, Newcastle and West Brom, but with a home meeting against Huddersfield also on the horizon, things gradually begin to pick up.

The summer signings should start to settle in over the next few weeks, with Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez set to be viable options by the time they meet the Terriers in Gameweek 4.

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  1. FPLMatt
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Guys who do you think is more nailed, Stephens or Yoshida if Southampton buy a new centre back?

    1. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      rather Yoshida imo

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      yoshi

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

      stephens

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

      Stephens

    5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Stephens

    6. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Stephens

  2. Pongo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Foster

    Hegazi Kompany Mee Yoshida

    Mané (vc) JWP Mkhitaryan

    Jesus Lukaku (c) Kane

    (4m Keeper. 1. Dawson 2. Loftus-Cheek 3. Carrol)

    Correct captaincy and subs in your opinion? G2G?

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

      Gtg as is!

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

    Bottomed
    Still time to cancel my waiver wire acquisition in the Draft league mates:
    Do I
    a) keep Ince and Ritchie
    b) pick up Ramsey for Ritchie
    c) pick up Ramsey for Ince
    This article on the Strong makes me think about keeping them, but a healthy Ramsey can be quite an attacking asset.
    Thanks in advance!

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

        Thanks Slippin... tough choice ... value your vote

  4. The Rumour Mill
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What are peoples perceptions on Liverpool v Palace?

    I can see Liverpool absolutely running riot here. A very attacking team at home up against a side struggling to adapt to a new system, its going to be 3 v 3 at the back very often I reckon! Could easily finish 6-2 or something.

    Therefore theres a case to either Captain a Liverpool attacker, or double up on them, or both.

    However, they have a crucial game against Hoffenheim next week, the job isn't done in that tie yet. With Klopp's comments today on Sturridge, if Pool go 2 or 3 goals up, may we see the substitutions of Firmino, Salah, and Mane? Is the safer play therefore to just have 1 attacker, and to captain Lukaku?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The Liverpool guys can do enough damage in 60-70 minutes. I'm pretty certain it'll be a high scoring affair, both teams realise the opposite team has a weak defence so I think it's gonna be all out attack for both

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          That is true, I guess he isn't going to sub them at ht even if its 3-0. Zaha a big loss though, Palace might have to rely on corners to score 😉

      • lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Could end up being a drab low scoring game ..the premier league never ceases to amaze us

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Haha I know, just can't see it in this match though!

      • DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, liverpool could run riot, but, the defence is dreadful, there is no reason why Palace can't cause an upset to be perfectly honest, i see returns from Benteke and PVA this weekend, PVA will enjoy himself running both full backs IMO

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          PVA also on corners it seems, could get assists via this avenue too 🙂 Did you see Liverpool v Hoffenheim? I missed that game, was Liverpool's defence any better than v Watford?

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

            Didn't see the game but heard Mignolet saved the day... Defense is porous

            1. The Rumour Mill
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Hmm ok, Mingolet is never the answer!

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

        These are my exact concerns and so Kaku Captain; but the more Pool the better this year. Assuming this is for the classic league, don't bench a Pool attacker.

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah i'm leaning towards Kaku captain too. Got King at the moment as third striker but 1.0 itb, still weighing up whether to go with king and save ft, or switch to firmino

          1. The Rumour Mill
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I own Salah already

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

              I have Salah and Firmino... but King could smash it this weekend. I have King in Draft league so I am looking for his haul

      • Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        My thought is, EVERY time we've been convinced a team is going to smash the opposition and their fantasy assets will score huge hauls, the opposite will happen.

        Especially with Liverpool. I wouldn't argue against having Mane and Salah, or Mane/Salah with Firmino.

        But I would be very hesitant to captain them every week, because they always share the points quite evenly, unlike Kane/Lukaku/Sanchez and the like AND Liverpool are so unpredictable, losing to lesser teams on more than one occasion last year. Especially at home they have struggled, where the opposition sets itself up with a more cautios approach.

        1. The Rumour Mill
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Very true, the 6-1's and 5-0's often happen when we least expect them!

          Wise words Krionos, thank you for your input 🙂 Theres a lot to be said for being the undisputed focal point of an attack. Think I'll stick with just Salah for this one then, save a ft and hope King can do the business against Watford

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Someone google Kevin Wimmer and check his wikipedia page right now! someone edited it!!!!11

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Kevin Wimmer is an Austrian footballer who plays as a centre back for English club West Bromwich Albion and the Austria national team. He was signed by tony pulis for 15 million to play up front with rondon.

    3. mbglo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I remember last season reading about playing bench boost early vs waiting for DGW. Anyone remember?

      I'm so tempted to play bench boost with this bench.
      Elliot, RLC, PVA and Carroll

      Fancy Crystal Palace can score heavily against Liverpool

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Pfff, what an awful bench to boost with.

      2. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Heavily? Liverpool may be poor but no you're just exaggerating. Liverpool will dominate

      3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You should do it and report back this same time next week.

      4. The Rumour Mill
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Palace just lost 3-0 to Huddersfield.

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Draft game. Would you do Sane and Fraser to Son and Ramsey?

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

    5. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha dropping tonight.

      1. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        very good chance

      2. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        probably

      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes.

      4. beetlejuice
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Should ve dropped yday, Zaha posts hurt my eyes already.

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

      Good to go FFS gang?

      Hart
      Bertrand / Ake / Cedric / Mee
      DeBruyne / Salah / Mooy
      Kane / Lukaku / Gabbiadini

      Elliot / Richie / Carroll / Long

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        G2G but i will rather play Elliot. Also Ritchie for Gabby

      2. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        not overly enthused about 4 of your front six, but football's a funny old game.

      3. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Ritchie on the bench might come back to bite you... Not sure why you have him if you are going to bench him against HUddersfield.....

    7. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Foster
      Yosh Stephen Danilo Long Rangel
      Salah Zaha Carroll Phillips Willian
      Kane Lukaku Jesus

      Save and play Carroll or
      Zaha > Ramsey

    8. Agger
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Benteke on -85%. Think he'll drop before deadline?

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Nah he won't don't worry

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Don't misguide him

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        at this rate he probably will

      3. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        He will drop tomorrow

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

        yup should drop by tomorrow

      5. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        He will tomorrow going by the current rate and the big increase in sales tomorrow.

    9. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Is anyone managing to stay enthused about draft? I'm just not feeling any connection with it like I have done in other draft formats. I want to start offering trades with people but can't

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I feel very happy.

        But only because I'm smashing everyone in it

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah it's pretty stagnant. I'm sure next season they add the trade option.

      3. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I don't understand the trades aspect in other formats. It was pointless on Dugout. Can't see how it could be anything but pointless without money involved, or perhaps multiple swaps, and having a bank of players that you don't have to fill to the maximum so you could swap 1 player for 2 ot something.

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

        The Friday waiver wire day will be exciting... but trades would be fun

    10. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      iv transferred out Zaha, but why is everyone suggesting Ramsey over Xhaka? is Xhaka not more nailed than Ramsey?

      1. Coot
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Because its more than likely that Ramsey will score more points that Xhaka.

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

        Just casuals looking at player stats and not fpl points

      3. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Xhaka is more nailed than Ramsey mate.

        And on corners and free kicks

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          He wont be near free kicks with Ozil on the field

          1. Waxys
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Well Ozil was on the field and he was pal

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

              I agree with the thought that if Ozil finds his form, Xhaka's role will be reduced... but that is a big if

    11. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      What awful decision from the umpire, so out.

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

      There was yet another fine penalty save from the much maligned Simon Mignolet - that's seven penalties saved from the thirteen he has faced - a truly outstanding record.

      Say what you want about Mignolet but he can save a good pen

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        it was a terrible pen

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

        Fine penalty save? My granny can hit a better penalty than that and she is 93

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

          Is she fit?

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

            fitter than rooney

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Careful, Rooney will come knocking.

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

                😀

      3. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I meant in general

      4. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        too bad hes shite when it come to everything else

    13. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I got 83 points GW1, should I stick with the pack and captain Lukaku again or take a leap of faith and captain Firmino/Mane against Palace?

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku imo

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

        Kaku as per discussion above

      3. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        As commented above, I think with Liverpool it is difficult to predict which one of their assets will score every given gameweek. But If I had to pick one, Mane seems the most explosive option.

    14. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      *logs on*
      * Sims and Wayx are there !!! *
      *logs off*

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No need to be rude

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Live by your own words.

      2. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Wow

      3. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Made my day knowing I made a Liverpool supporter log out

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Being compared to me must have made your year then

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            For some reason that made me choke lol +1

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          And a Chelsea supporter too

      4. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        OT isn't, every cloud..

      5. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        +42

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          😉

    15. Turns
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Final time. Swtich Zaha for:

      (a) Ramsey
      (b) Tadic
      (c) Ritchie (switch Willian to Miki in GW3)
      (d) Atsu (Switch Willian to Salah in GW3) [Already have Firmino]
      (e) RLC and play rotate RLC/Carroll/Chalobah (Switch Willian to Eriksen in GW3) [Already have Kane]

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A

      2. Jimmy Boy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        C or D

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

        A

    16. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      G2G?

      Foster

      Daniels - Kompany - Bertrand

      Tadic - KDB - Pogba - Ritchie

      Firmino - Kane (VC) - Lacazette (C)

      Subs: Elliot - Mbemba - Carroll - Long

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

        But can Laca do it on a cold rainy night in stoke?

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Why not 😀

      2. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Gutsy cap choice. Since I also own him, I hope he does very well for you.

        Good to go.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks, I haven't got Lukaku so hope this will work 🙂

      3. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lacazette away to Stoke? Not too sure about that one, but could ofcourse pay off handsomely. Not a big fan of taking risks with my captain so early, if you can call it that...

        I would go Kane if I had him.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Stoke don't look great tbh. That's why I'm doing it.

    17. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      anyone thinking like me that Leicester will struggle against the lesser teams?They tend to score more against the bigger sides.

    18. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha > Atsu this GW
      Allows me to do
      Willian > Alli/Eriksen/9.5 mid next GW

      Yay?

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

        yay

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A big yes and Eriksen

    19. Catalan Rangers
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mane, Eriksen or Salah?

      1. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen for the long term

      2. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen

      3. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I would probably go Eriksen - just a solid regular scorer with a few big hauls thrown in. Liverpool players too often feast and famine (I have two, got lucky last week but it won't last!)

      4. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen/Alli 100%

    20. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Afternoon fellas. How we looking for this GW?

      Elliot
      Cedric | Kompany | TAA
      Alli | Willian | JWP | Salah
      Lukaku(c) | Firmino | Jesus

      (Foster, Kolasinac, Carroll, Rosenior)

      1FT, £0 ITB

      GTG? Not sold on Kolasinac on the bench but not sure who else to bench and Arsenal didn't look fantastic defensively (to say the least) v Leicester meaning I'd be hoping for attacking returns. Would toy with Firmino/Salah on the armband if they didn't have UCL midweek

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Don't bench Kolasinac pal

      2. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Bench TAA pool defence is awful

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Waxys is correct for once

          1. Waxys
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            In my time on here I've been wrong once with Milner

            And even then it's only temporarily wrong as Milner will be nailed on soon if not now

            He's on his way with a goal and an assist so Liverpool can qualify for UCL

            1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              You bite so hard.

            2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              You should have quit while you were ahead 😉

              1. Whazza
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                Never got the source 🙁

              2. Sailboats
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                LEL gotcha

              3. Waxys
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                Woah pal he was nailed at the time I said that.

                If Jose changed his mind not my fault

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 7 months ago

                  That makes perfect sense

            3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Link

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

            He played Xhaka tbf

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              In how many accounts?

              1. Whazza
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                He has multiple? Isn't that against the rules?

                1. Waxys
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 7 months ago

                  No I have one.

                  Nothing against the rules for managing a friend or relatives team pal.

                  Should we execute all fathers for helping sons pick their team?

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 7 months ago

                    Action that

                  2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 7 months ago

                    Link

            2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Prove it.

        2. Going Home
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I'm torn - TAA and Kolasinac are two defenders who are unlikely to keep clean sheets. But TAA is on set pieces and RB, whereas Kolasinac could well be at CB and only go forward occasionally.

          1. Waxys
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            No play Kolasinac trust me

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Good argument

          2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            There's a reason Kolasinac is at 6.0. He was very, very good against LEI in terms of FPL.

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

            If you watched Kola even at CB he goes forward... and the guy did smashing Miradona type spin turn... he has nice footskills... bench this man at your peril

      3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Kola over TAA

      4. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Never bench a $6m defender

      5. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Kolasinac on the bench?????

      6. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I may be crazy but I'm benching Willian to play TAA this week.

        1. Going Home
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          See this might be an option. I've just toyed with taking out JWP but if I don't play him at home to WHU (after their capitulation at OT), when will I play him?

    21. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Who would you play this week?

      A. Ritchie (hud)
      B. JWP (WHU)

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Bench a defender?

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I see both doing well tbh

    22. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Already taken a hit....g2g for the weekend?

      Foster (elliot)
      Daniels Stephens lowe (suttner long)
      Kdb Salah mhki ritchie (carroll)
      Kane lukaku gabbi

      Thanks

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yep

    23. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone tempted with Kane(C)?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        If I had him I would.

      2. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku is the most tempting.

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Next will be interesting though Kane vs Burnley & Lukaku vs Leicester at home.

          If both score this week that will add to the headache!

        2. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I'm tossing up between Rom, Mane and Kane.

          RMT suggests I should go with my gut of Mane.

          Mane's 9 goals in 13 starts at home vs. Lukaku's 9 goals in 18 starts suggests it could be gold.

      3. HLaw/91
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Not this week

    24. fastgun2111
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      FoRster
      Daniels | Kola | Valencia | Mee
      Erikson | Salah | Ritchie
      Lukaku | Jesus | Mounie

      Bench: (Willian | Carrol | 4.0)

      1.0 ITB

      Feel chelsea will struggle against spurs defense at home.

      GTG???

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Good to go. Willian on my bench as well.

        1. fastgun2111
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thank you. Feels weird benching an attacker in favour of a defender.

      2. HALFSPACE
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        lol benching a 7.0 attacker

        1. fastgun2111
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Am I better off benching Ritchie??

          1. HALFSPACE
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Bench Mee

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

        That is really tough... a lot of space at Wembley for speedy guys like Willian. I would play him. Mee may outscore him but if Morata keeps his new found form, Willian will at least get an assist if not score. Mee to the bench ... Mee is first on my bench this week

    25. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Idk how people eat Stilton cheese.

      It's so strong

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        If I was half as strong as Stilton cheese I would be the worlds best bodybuilder

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Drink it off a steak

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

      Sorry Scouts, Newcastle the strong!

      They're playing a side that beat Palace 3-0 away and are decimated with injury and suspension. Tosh!

    27. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Gross is the perfect 5.5 mid. Set pieces, fixtures and OOP.

      Best part is his ownership: 0.6%.

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Nah Xhaka is better

        1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          You must have smoked something strong

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        OOP? Did he play up front in preseason?

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Secondary striker. Also striker vs City according to flashscore

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

        I have him. Time will tell if it's a good pick but certainly a good gamble.

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Surprised he is ignored as Zaha replacement

          1. Krionos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            He was first choice for my Fabregas replacement. Also not sure why everyone is so keen on Mooy, Ritchie and Xhaka.

            Xhaka is like last years Gundogan imo. Terrible choice.

      4. WINNING!
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah! Yeah, you tell 'em, WHAZZA! You tell 'em!

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          You know it!

      5. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        That's who I've gone for. Handy to save some funds as well for upgrades when needed in next couple of weeks.

      6. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        0 shot / 1 attempted assist

        Wait and see

        1. Krionos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Against City. It was his positioning that was interesting...