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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 2 – Part One

Mo Salah is named among the Liverpool substitutes as Jurgen Klopp rotates with one eye on the Champions’ League. Alvaro Morata earns his first start for Chelsea but Jermain Defoe warms the Bournemouth bench again in a 2-0 home loss to Watford.

Here’s what we’ve learned from ten teamsheets so far, with the remainder arriving tomorrow.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Mustafi, Monreal, Kolasinac (Giroud 66); Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka (Iwobi 78), Oxlade-Chamberlain; Ozil, Welbeck; Lacazette (Walcott 78). Subs not used: Ospina, Mertesacker, Coquelin, Elneny.

  • What we saw: Arsene Wenger kept faith in the 3-4-2-1 formation, with two changes seeing Shkodran Mustafi and Aaron Ramsey replacing Rob Holding and Mohamed Elneny. He did surprisingly use Hector Bellerin at left wing-back, though, leaving Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the opposite flank. Arsenal ended the match in an attacking 4-1-2-3 formation as they searched for a late equaliser, with substitutes Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud joining Danny Welbeck in a front three, leaving Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi just behind in the attacking midfield spots.
  • What we learned: After a disappointing performance, changes appear likely for Sunday’s trip to Liverpool. Laurent Koscielny is available following suspension and should start in central defence, perhaps seeing Sead Kolasinac move to left wing-back if Wenger sticks with the 3-4-2-1. One of Bellerin or Oxlade-Chamberlain may be dropped, then, unless Wenger keeps the Bosnian in his back-three. Further forward, Alexis Sanchez could be ready to return and is likely to replace Welbeck in the starting XI if passed fit.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, wing-backs, attacking midfield

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; A Smith, S Cook, Ake, Daniels; Ibe (Pugh 60), Surman, Arter, Fraser (Mousset 78); King; Afobe (Defoe 60). Subs not used: Boruc, Gosling, B Smith, Mings.

  • What we saw: Cherries boss Eddie Howe made two alterations for the home meeting against Watford, with Adam Smith replacing the injured Simon Francis, while Jordon Ibe was preferred out wide to Marc Pugh in the same 4-2-3-1 formation used in the 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion. Jermain Defoe had to again settle for an appearance off the bench.
  • What we learned: While Defoe is lacking match sharpness, he surely has to come into contention for Saturday’s home clash against Manchester City, given that the Cherries have failed to register so far. Ibe and Pugh continue to rotate out wide. Francis (hamstring) is ruled out until after the international break, with Smith now set to retain his starting berth.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, lone striker

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Bruno, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Murphy, Stephens, Propper, March; Gross (Knockaert 62); Murray (Hemed 66). Subs not used: Maenpaa; Bong, Huenemeier, Rosenior, Skalak.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton made two changes for the trip to the King Power Stadium, with Jamie Murphy coming in for the injured Izzy Brown on the left wing, while Glenn Murray was favoured over Tomer Hemed as the lone striker in the 4-4-1-1 formation. Anthony Knockaert was again used off the bench as he continues to build up his match fitness. He operated on the right flank, with Pascal Gross making way and Solly March moving into a central role.
  • What we learned: After getting a further 28 minutes under his belt, and given that the Seagulls have yet to score in the Premier League, Knockaert looks to have a good chance of starting at Watford on Saturday. Murphy’s spot looks most at risk, while new signing Jose Izquierdo could push for a start on the left flank. Neither Murray or Hemed have convinced yet in attack, and that is an area where Hughton is still looking for reinforcements. Murray was forced off with an ankle knock on Saturday, and will need to be assessed ahead of the trip to Vicarage Road.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, central support role, lone striker

Burnley

Starting XI: Heaton; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Cork, Defour; Gudmundsson (Barnes 78), Hendrick, Brady (Walters 78); Vokes. Subs not used: Taylor, Westwood, Long, Pope, Arfield.

  • What we saw: It came as little surprise to see Sean Dyche name the same starting XI that beat Chelsea 3-2 for the visit of West Bromwich Albion to Turf Moor. They did line up in a slightly different formation, though, with Jack Cork and Steven Defour in the double-pivot in a 4-2-3-1 formation, seeing Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady form the attacking midfield trio. Dyche went with a 4-3-3 late on to try and rescue a point against 10-man West Brom, with Ashley Barnes and Jonathan Walters joining Sam Vokes in attack.
  • What we learned: Despite the defeat, Dyche may stick with the same 11 players for Sunday’s trip to Wembley, although the Clarets are more likely to revert back to the more defensive 4-5-1 used on the opening weekend. Walters could push for a start, perhaps in place of Gudmundsson, while Vokes now has competition for his place in the side with Leeds United striker Chris Wood arriving at Turf Moor from Leeds United.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right wing

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Luiz, Alonso, Willian (Pedro 78), Bakayoko, Morata (Batshuayi 78). Subs not used: Caballero, Kenedy, Musonda, Tomori, Scott.

  • What we saw: Antonio Conte switched to a 3-1-4-1-1 formation against Tottenham Hotspur, with Willian deployed just behind lone striker Alvaro Morata. Tiemoue Bakayoko was handed his first Premier League start in central midfield in place of the suspended Cesc Fabregas, with David Luiz used in a defensive midfield role, seeing Andreas Christensen replace the suspended Gary Cahill in central defence. Victor Moses returned from suspension to start at right wing-back.
  • What we learned: The new system worked a treat for Conte, but with Fabregas available for Saturday’s home meeting with Everton following his one-match ban, the Italian may revert back to the 3-4-2-1. Luiz could slot back into central defence at the expense of Christensen, with Bakayoko or Fabregas partnering N’Golo Kante in central midfield. Pedro played 12 minutes as a substitute and will push for a start against the Toffees, perhaps joining Willian in the attacking midfield spots. Fabregas could also be an option in a more advanced role, though. Eden Hazard has resumed full training, and may be able to feature this weekend, with a cameo appearance off the bench perhaps most likely.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Hennessey; Ward, Fosu-Mensah, Dann, Tomkins, van Aanholt (Schlupp 84); Milivojevic (Kaikai 77), Loftus-Cheek, Puncheon (McArthur 73); Benteke, Townsend. Subs not used: Speroni, Cabaye, Lokilo, Kelly.

  • What we saw: Frank de Boer made two changes from the side that lost 3-0 to Huddersfield Town for the trip to Liverpool, with James Tomkins and Andros Townsend replacing the injured duo Jairo Riedewald and Wilfried Zaha. That saw the Palace boss opt for a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Townsend and Jason Puncheon operating in the advanced midfield positions behind lone striker Christian Benteke. Tomkins joined Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Scott Dann in the three-man defence.
  • What we learned: Despite the horror show on the opening weekend, De Boer retained a three-man backline, and oversaw an improved Palace performance. He’s expected to keep faith in either a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 for the home clash against Swansea City on Saturday, with changes likely to be at a minimum, particularly if Zaha (knee) is ruled out as expected. Riedewald could come back in for Tomkins, while Jeffrey Schlupp, along with the fit-again midfield pair James McArthur and Yohan Cabaye, offers back-up.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith, Jorgensen, Schindler, Lowe; Mooy, Billing; Kachunga (Palmer 72), Ince (Hefele 90), van La Parra (Quaner 69); Mounie. Subs not used: Coleman, Malone, Lolley, Williams.

  • What we saw: David Wagner made one adjustment for the visit of Newcastle United to the John Smith’s Stadium, with Rajiv van La Parra starting in place of Kasey Palmer. Van La Parra played on the left of the attacking midfield trio in the same 4-2-3-1 formation, seeing Tom Ince operate in the No 10 role. The Huddersfield boss introduced Michael Hefele late on to switch to a five-man defence as the hosts looked to hold on to their 1-0 lead.
  • What we learned: With Wagner’s 4-2-3-1 yielding back-to-back wins, he looks certain to stick with the same formation for Saturday’s home encounter against Southampton. The only position that looks up for grabs is the third attacking midfield spot, with Van La Parra and Palmer sharing pitch time so far.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking midfield

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Fuchs; Mahrez, James, Ndidi, Albrighton; Okazaki (Slimani 76); Vardy (Gray 90). Subs not used: Hamer; Chilwell, Amartey, King, Ulloa.

  • What we saw: Craig Shakespeare named the same side that lost 4-3 to Arsenal for the home encounter against Brighton, and kept faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Kelechi Iheanacho missed out due to a toe injury.
  • What we learned: In terms of formation, Shakespeare looks pretty settled on the 4-2-3-1 right now. Wes Morgan (back) will need to be checked ahead of Saturday’s trip to Manchester United, with Robert Huth (ankle) and Danny Drinkwater (thigh) perhaps returning to contention. Drinkwater could replace Matty James in central midfield if passed fit. The form of Shinji Okazaki means he should retain his start even if Iheanacho is available, with Jamie Vardy declared fit for the Foxes Carabao Cup tie following an ankle knock on Saturday.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, lone striker

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet; Gomez, Matip, Klavan, Robertson; Wijnaldum (Solanke 71), Henderson, Milner; Mane, Sturridge (Salah 61), Firmino (Lovren 90). Subs not used: Karius, Can, Origi, Flanagan.

  • What we saw: Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made five alterations from the team that drew 3-3 against Watford for the visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield, with Joe Gomez, Ragnar Klavan, Andrew Robertson, James Milner and Daniel Sturridge replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Alberto Moreno, Emre Can and Mohamed Salah. Klopp kept faith in the 4-3-3, though, with Sadio Mane (right) and Roberto Firmino (left) flanking central striker Sturridge. But with the match goalless, he switched to a 4-2-3-1, with Salah on the right, Mane on the left, and Firmino operating just behind lone striker Dominic Solanke.
  • What we learned: Should the Reds qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage, Klopp won’t be afraid of rotating his squad. His trust in the likes of Gomez, Klavan and Robertson will have increased after Saturday’s performance, while Sturridge will be a factor in attack if he can stay fit. The change of system when needing to find a goal highlighted the vast array of attacking options Klopp has at his disposal, although the 4-3-3 remains his favoured formation. His selection for Wednesday night’s Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim should provide some clues regarding his thought process for Sunday’s home meeting with Arsenal, which is expected to be closer to the side that lined up against Watford. Nathaniel Clyne (back) is expected to miss out again, while Philippe Coutinho’s future at the club remains uncertain.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central midfield

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Jones, Blind, Pogba, Matic, Mata (Fellaini 75), Mkhitaryan (Herrera 85), Rashford (Martial 75), Lukaku. Subs not used: Romero, Lindelof, Smalling, Lingard.

  • What we saw: Following the comprehensive 4-0 victory over West Ham United, Jose Mourinho was happy to name the same starting XI for the trip to Swansea City, sticking with the 4-2-3-1 formation. He again switched to a 4-3-3 during the final stages of the match, with Marouane Fellaini joining Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba in central midfield, while Anthony Martial scored for the second successive match from the bench.
  • What we learned: After another 4-0 win, Mourinho may be very tempted to again select an unchanged side for Saturday’s home fixture with Leicester City. He’s likely to retain the 4-2-3-1, with the only possible change in that system perhaps seeing the in-form Martial push for a start in place of Marcus Rashford on the left wing. In a 4-3-3, either Fellaini or Ander Herrera could start in place of Juan Mata.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Left wing

Part Two of Line-up Lessons, covering the remaining ten teams, will be published tomorrow.

1,350 Comments Post a Comment
  1. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Question: If KdB gets an assist or goal later BUT so does Silva will ppl still shift KdB out for Silva or someone else like Eriksen?

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

      I think if Silva does anything that matches ot is close to KdB points I may downgrade

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

      de Buyne is out of my team this week, probably tonight, for Eriksen.

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

        This

        Surely erekson is a better option that pogba and mkhy

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I still don't think Silva will be nailed. Gundogan coming back, B Silva will probably get increased gametime, Sterling/Sane rotation etc. I just think Silva is still a risk at 8m

    4. le flem
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      depends on attcking chance created/ attempted compared next to eachother. I'd say no with Silva, but possibly Eriksen

    5. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Am I one of the few who would stick with KDB even if he does nothing tonight? I don't have space for a City striker and we can't trust any of their mids' nailed on ness, can we?

      1. Coot
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No, I'm with you brother.

        1. Live Lad
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers brother

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

            I'm keeping for a few more GWs at least.

  2. LC1
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    a) Eriksen & Jones or
    b) Mkhi & B Davies + 0.8 ITB.

    Already have Kane.

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Have Kane & Lukaku and no other United mid or Spurs mid.

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

        man thats a coin toss. maybe b just for the extra cash

        1. LC1
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thats my thinking..

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

      Do u have Lukaku or Pogba?

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lukaku no Pogba

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Do you have Lukaku?

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, Lukaku & Kane but no spurs or united mid.

    4. George James
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    5. JONALDINHO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      Get Lukaku!

  3. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all. 0 itb, 1ft

    Foster,
    Bailly, Yoshida, Dunk
    Mhki, KDB, Mane, Carroll, Ritchie
    Lukaku, Kane

    (Elliott, Calvert-Lewin, Daniels*, 4.0 fodder)

    Should I:
    A) Leave as it is and have 2 FT for next week, but risk losing team value
    B) Daniels to Trippier, Calvert-Lewin to Quaner for -4
    C) Ritchie to RLC, Daniels to Trippier, -4 and 1m left itb.

    Thanks

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

      Daniels to Jones and Ritchie to Richarlison?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, Jones would be logical choice but I can't as I've already 3 Utd players. Like the look of RLC for Ritchie, just a matter of when, I'd like some money itb for potential Hazard when he's back.

  4. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) ake + atsu > jones + mooy
    B) Willian + tadic > pogba + mooy

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

      for free? I quite like B.

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

        Both for -4 unfortunately

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B looks nice but Bournemouth defenders have a tough few gws ahead so replacing Ake is probably a more immediate priority.

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers, went for B. Ake > jones next week if no price rise

  5. Scout
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    8.2 midfielder?
    Already have eriksen pogba and mhki

    9.2 midfielder?

    Any suggestions would be appreciated

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Salah or if you stretch to Mane, would give you Liverpool coverage.

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

        Salah didn't start this week so is bit of a risk. Can't get mane at 9.5 unfortunately

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Salah was rested with CL qualification in mind. There isn't much choice in that 8-9mil bracket. Silva is still a bigger rotation risk I feel.

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

            I no I was thinking more of mahrez or siguarson?

            1. Collie01
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Could be good differentials. Mahrez could be leaving though and Siggy has horrid fixtures until GW7 I think. I'd like to wait on him to make sure he's on all set piece duties and up to full match sharpness before committing.

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

                Which gives me a dilemma. I feel like there the best options? Would would you go for

                1. Collie01
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  I'd probably wait before committing myself to a pricey midfielder only for it to backfire, when there are question-marks over them. Your midfield of Erikson, Pogba, Mhki looks good already, don't know your full team but I'd be tempted to get a cheaper 4th mid and use the extra cash to get someone like Firmino or Alonso. (nailed, high-scorers, Chelsea/pool coverage)

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

                    Team is
                    Foster
                    Davids hegazi alonso maguire
                    Eriksen pogba mkhi midfielder 8.2 or 9.2 (get rid of hegazi or maguire)
                    Lukaku vardy chicharito

                    Who would you put in then?
                    I was also thinking about Jesé?

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

      Do you want an 8.2 or a 9.2?

      8.2: David Silva
      9.2: Salah

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

        Both I can get rid of a backup defender and get a 9.2 or keep the defender and get 8.2.

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

        Salah and Silva not nailed

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

          Thanks for the suggestion anyway

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

    Foster
    Bertrand-Stephens-Suttner
    KDB-Mkhitaryan-Willian-JWP
    Kane-Lukaku-Firmino
    (Elliot-Ake-Long-Carroll)

    A)KDB(If he blanks) > Eriksen
    B)JWP > Jesé/Richarlison/Mooy
    C)Ake > Jones
    What are the chances of JWP and Willian starting and should I take any hits!

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

      C safe option, A the gamble

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

    Repost for new audience.

    Having seen a lot of teams with cheap fourth mids such as Atsu/RLC/(Anyone in that bracket) and a premium striker, I being relatively new to the game than most here was thinking that probably having 2 mids in the range of 8/9 are probably better in a 3-5-2 rather than playing a Lukaku / Kane + cheap 4th mids?

    Who'd give you more points?
    Lukaku + Atsu OR Pogba + Mkhi?
    Kane + RLC OR Alli + Eriksen?

    I see captaincy is a huge factor here as most would say that one can captain Lukaku/Kane regularly but not the likes of Mkhi/Alli/Eriksen but what I think is Alli(C) + Eriksen will outscore Kane(C) + RLC most weeks.. and same with Pogba(C) + Mkhi outscoring Lukaku(C) + Atsu.

    someone experienced who could rip this logic apart?

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

      if thats what you think then go for it. I think the fact that the more expensive players have higher points ceilings and being able to double that is just too much. the trick is finding a cheap enabler that starts scoring decent points also that way it have Kane/Lukaku and cheap enabler is better long term. Only issue is that the cheap enablers havnt "yet" materialised

    2. Hot Fuzz
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      But you dont have only atsu or RLC in your mid ...aslo the like of KDB or Mane etc so the combo is more like Kane +Kdb Lukaku Mane or salah and that in the end will give you more points ....in theory.. haha but always good to experiment .

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

        I compared them because they cost same. Lukaku + Atsu costs the same as Pogba + Mkhitaryan

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

          Infact 0.5 more 😛

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

      Anyone?

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      i actually did an analysis pre-season on this type of thing (didn't publish it on here)

      I had 2 basic drafts, one top heavy with 3 premium strikers (kane , kaku, jesus), 1 x premium mid, 1 7.0m mid, and a couple of 5.5/6.0m mids

      the other team was 1 x premium striker, and packed with premium mids, mane/alli/eriksen/kdb types

      both teams had similar reasonable defences/gks

      when i looked at the teams on paper the one that looked awesome was the one full of premium mids - i broke down the points per match for each team, and much to my surprise they came out almost identical

      of course this doesn't include captaincy, so one would have thought that with a higher points ceiling the premium strikers draft would edge it due to better captaincy options, and this is what i went with at the start of the season

      however with kane and jesus both blanking so far (a small sample of 1.9 gws lol) the strong mids team would definitely have the advantage

      i think the truth is the best points come from picking the form players , whether they be mids or strikers, and swapping when others hit better form, or holding when you expect a points explosion around the corner (i had this with Sanchez last season, blanked several gws, then paid me back handsomely)

      TLDR: just pick the form players, whoever they are 🙂

    5. Spartac Mac
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good post and like your thinking.

      I think in a few more games more patterns will emerge, but it could be telling to have a less expensive 3rd striker and upgrade those mids.

  8. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Kieran Trippier looked to have an injury when he came off?

    MP : "I think it's not a big issue. Only in that moment he asked to leave the pitch and with only a few minutes we decided to change it and bring Vincent on."

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nice one, cheers for this.

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

      Poch lies about injuries. Always plays them down

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

    Rooney hatrick tonight? 😉

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

      Wouldn't shock me if he scored.

  10. Hot Fuzz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Price rise update.......

    Mooy looks like certain to rise tonight....Mikha is very close evebn erikson and kaku are not far off....

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mooy Huddersfield Midfield Active 4.5% owned £5.5m cost 0Cgls 0Delta 100.5 Target

      Tarkget over 100 means is very certain to rise...

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

        i think i can ride that price rise out as i can always bring in trippier for 5.5 def to find the 0.1 i needed to get Mooy. although im still not convinced on mooy longterm

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

      Eriksen not quite there but if KdB blanks he will certainly be shipped out for him and will likely rise

      1. Hot Fuzz
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I agree....even if it hurts me love KDB want him to be his magic self...

  11. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Week Two Blog.

    Arsenal's mental failings, Spurs curse, Pulis snores, Dark Blue Foxes and more.

    http://hindumonkey.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/five-things-weve-learnt-from-premier_21.html?m=1

  12. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Are Everton a threat from Set pieces this season? Edersen looked very suspect from crosses against Brighton

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

      Is sigurdson likely to be on free kicks?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        will share them IMO with Rooney and Mirallas when playing

  13. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mkhi or Pogba for WC? Will also have Jones and Lukaku

    1. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      i went with pogba

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

      on Mkhi

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

        Mkhi

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

    Not sure what to do this week. Any suggestions?

    Begovic Elliot
    Jones Stephens TFM Mee Long
    KDB Salah Mkhi Ramsey Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    0.5 itb 1ft

  15. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster/Elliot
    Kola/Stephens/Lowe/Suttner/Long
    KDB/Miki/Pogba/RLC/TC
    Kane/Kaku/Firmino

    Now on -4, would you play WC? Could use 5-6 more changes.

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

      What other changes would you make? The only significant one I could see is KDB to Eriksen.

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

        Would like to bring Jones Trippier Chica Mane Alonso

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

          Maybe D.Silva for one of the ManUtd mids if proven to be nailed and productive

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

          A lot of those feel like sideways moves to me, but if you feel strongly about them, then do it.

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

            Will see, maybe KDB exploded tonight

  16. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Chamberlain good option?
    Very good stats

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

      Not nailed unfortunately

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

      Why is Kolasinac not playing LWB?

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Waiting for Koscielny to return first.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          ok, so Kola will probably move to LWB when he does and Ox probably edging out Bellerin for RWB but still a risk

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

            i imagine so

          2. Make Arrows Green Again
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            That's my understanding. NP!

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

        wouldnt ship him out just yet

      3. Dacra
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lack of cbs a

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

    is this crazy?

    KDB + Willian + Ritchie + Danilo to

    Eriksen + Pogba + Mooy + Trippier

    (-8)

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

      Honestly, I don't think it is.

    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just do the latter two for free. KDB will come good (I think). Willian won't be dropped any time soon.

  18. Daghe Munegu
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Have 2 FT but don't know what to do. Any ideas please?

    DDG Eliott
    Danilo Bertrand Davies 4 4
    Willian Fraser Salah JWP Carroll
    Jesus Lukaku Kane

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

      Danilo+JWP to Jones+Richarlison

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, Zlatan will be an impact sub.

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

      once the opposition standard improves, and Ibra is fit, then he will be a real rotation risk for Lukaku

  19. Scout
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on team?
    Foster
    Davies, hegazi, alonso
    Pogba mhki sigurdson eriksen
    Lukaku vardy chicorito

    Hegazi> maguire maybe?
    Sigurdson> mahrez maybe?

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

      Hold

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

        Good team or not?
        Swap sig for Jesé?

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

          Pretty good. Not a fan of Vardy or Siggy with the current fixtures, but there's no need to make a transfer this week.

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

            Who would you swap for them two then?

  20. El Cube
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which transfer should I prioritize with 1FT ?

    1) JWP out for Mooy/other 5.5 MF

    2) Bring in Chicharito for either Jesus or Firmino

    3) Hold the transfer till next week

    My team : https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/989456/event/2

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

      1

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1 or 3. Firmino has great stats and see how Jesus does today

  21. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best top replace Danilo?

    A) Trippier
    B) Davies
    C Maguire
    D) Other

    Thanks

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

      A

    2. El Cube
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A easily.

  22. thorvaldsson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do you guys think Everton is a fixture proof team? I feel they are moving into a territory where they can give tough opposition a scare. I know their fixtures are bad but I'm looking to get in Sigurdsson asap.

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not yet. But when Siggy settles in they can play with anyone.

  23. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do the price rising occur at 2am BST or is their any other time they can?

    Cheers

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

      Yep, same time every night.

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Kane has a terrible record v Burnley and it's August. Over 50k sold already this week, tempted to join them.

    Imagine going into the international break with another blank. He will almost certainly drop 0.3m then

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You forgot Wembley.

    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      At least keep him for that game.

    3. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine selling before he scores a hat-trick.

    4. Gooner Kebab
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'll be happy if he drops 0.2

    5. Football Weekender
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds like your mind is made up. Keeping him personally.

    6. YoungPretender
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm captaining him against Burnley. If he blanks, I'm selling on WC.

  25. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Britos is nailed right?

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

    So I WC'd this week...

    Genuine thoughts on my team?

    Butland

    Cedric - Hegazi - Jones

    KDB - Pogba - Erikson - Emre Can

    Lukaku - Chica - Kane

    Anyone think I'm G2G?

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

      Emre Can in a wc team? Really?

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

        Need a 5m midfielder, who else do you suggest?

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

    A) Ramsey + Lacazette
    B) KDB + Chica

    So far I've had pretty much unanimous decisions either way, depending on how I phrase it haha. Obviously I'll wait for the game to assess KDB, but we know enough to pencil transfers in.

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

      A, but I am a huge Lacazette fan.

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  28. Kodap
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    And also, is Kane's price set to drop?

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

      Maybe later this week. Not an immediate concern.

  29. Gooner Kebab
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What are Ritchie owners doing?

    1) Get Mooy
    2) Get Richardlison
    3) Sit and fume

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3 - already used my FT to get rid of Fraser ....

      Ritchie had a couple of good moments in the last match, maybe home to WHU he might get some points