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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 5 – Part One

Both Alexis Sanchez and Eden Hazard have to settle for spots on the bench for the stalemate between Arsenal and Chelsea, while Bournemouth return to a back four and pick up their first points of the season.

Elsewhere, Burnley switch back to defensive mode for the siege of Anfield and new man Roy Hodgson eschews the fashion for three-man defences for his first match in charge at Crystal Palace.

Here’s part one of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 5, with one eye on what’s to come at the weekend.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal; Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Kolasinac; Welbeck (Giroud 72), Iwobi (Elneny 79); Lacazette (Sanchez 65). Subs not used: Mertesacker, Ospina, Walcott, Maitland-Niles.

  • What we saw: Mesut Ozil missed the trip to Chelsea with a knee injury, but rather than hand a first start of the season to Alexis Sanchez, Arsene Wenger opted to use Alex Iwobi alongside Danny Welbeck in the attacking midfield positions. The Gunners boss kept faith in his usual 3-4-2-1 formation, with Alexandre Lacazette leading the line. Wenger introduced Mohamed Elneny late on, helping shore up the midfield in more of a 3-5-2, leaving substitutes Olivier Giroud and Sanchez in attack.
  • What we learned: The defence and midfield now looks more settled, with Wenger seemingly set on the 3-4-2-1 system. Sanchez could be handed a start against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night to build up his match fitness, with a view to starting against West Bromwich Albion a week on Monday. He is likely to replace Danny Welbeck, who was forced off at Stamford Bridge due to a groin injury, with Ozil likely to return in place of Iwobi if he’s available.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking midfield

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; A Smith, Francis, Ake, Daniels; Fraser (Ibe 65), Arter, Surman, Pugh; King (Gosling 90); Defoe (Afobe 78). Subs not used: Boruc, L Cook, Mings, Mousset.

  • What we saw: Having used a three-man defence for the last couple of matches, Eddie Howe switched back to the 4-4-1-1 formation for the home meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion. Steve Cook missed out with a knee injury, so Simon Francis slotted in at centre-back. Marc Pugh was handed a start on the left wing, with Ryan Fraser on the right, while Andrew Surman was recalled in central midfield. Dan Gosling was introduced late on, seeing the home side switch to a 4-5-1 as they looked to hold on for a first win of the season.
  • What we learned: With the return to a four-man defence reaping immediate rewards, it’s likely that Howe will stick with the same formation for Saturday’s trip to Everton. Cook remains a doubt, but if he is fit, could replace Francis at centre-back, with the club captain then battling with Adam Smith to start at right-back. After changing the match as a second-half substitute with two assists, Jordon Ibe will be pushing for a start at Goodison Park. Junior Stanislas is closing in on a return, and may be ready to feature from the bench.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders, right wing

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Rosenior, Dunk, Duffy, Suttner; Knockaert (Izquierdo 77), Stephens, Propper, March; Gross (Murray 77); Hemed. Subs not used: Maenpaa, Hunemeier, Murphy, Goldson, Schelotto.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton was forced into making one adjustment from the side that beat West Brom 3-1 for the trip to Bournemouth, with Liam Rosenior replacing captain Bruno at right-back. He was ruled out due to a back injury picked up against the Baggies. The Seagulls boss switched from the 4-4-1-1 to a 4-4-2 late on, with Glenn Murray joining Tomer Hemed in attack as the visitors tried to engineer a late equaliser.
  • What we learned: The Brighton side still remains relatively settled, with Hemed having the edge over Murray in the pecking order in attack. Jose Izquierdo got some more minutes under his belt, this time on the right wing, and is pushing for a first start in place of either Anthony Knockaert or Solly March. Bruno looks to have a good chance of being fit to return this weekend, so Rosenior may drop back to the bench.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, flanks

Burnley

Starting XI: Pope; Ward, Tarkowski, Mee, Lowton; Brady, Cork, Defour (Westwood 87), Gudmundsson (Barnes 60); Arfield; Wood (Vokes 87). Subs not used: Legzdins, Bardsley, Walters, Long.

  • What we saw: As expected, Sean Dyche did switch back to the more defensive 4-5-1 formation for the trip to Liverpool, with Chris Wood getting the nod over Sam Vokes as the lone striker. Scott Arfield returned in central midfield, while Nick Pope replaced the injured Tom Heaton in goal. Dyche did switch to a more attacking 4-4-1-1 on the hour mark, with Ashley Barnes operating as a support striker. Robbie Brady moved from the left to the right wing, with Arfield shifting across to the left flank.
  • What we learned: Playing against tougher opposition away from home, Dyche continues to roll out the 4-5-1 formation. But with a home fixture against Huddersfield Town this weekend, he could hand a recall to either Vokes or Barnes in attack alongside Wood. Arfield could be the midfielder to make way, although Gudmundsson’s spot is perhaps also at risk. Jeff Hendrick (thigh) could provide another midfield option and has been passed fit.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, central midfield, forwards

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Cahill, Luiz; Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Willian (Hazard 69), Pedro (Bakayoko 46); Morata (Christensen 88). Subs not used: Caballero, Rudiger, Zappacosta, Batshuayi.

  • What we saw: Blues boss Antonio Conte resisted the temptation to start Eden Hazard, instead choosing Willian and Pedro to support lone striker Alvaro Morata in attack. Gary Cahill returned from suspension to replace Antonio Rudiger in the three-man defence, while Cesc Fabregas was preferred to Tiemoue Bakayoko in central midfield. Conte had to reshuffle things at half-time after Pedro was forced off with an ankle problem. Fabregas moved into a more advanced midfield role, with Bakayoko partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. After David Luiz was sent off, Conte brought on Andreas Christensen to retain a back three, with Morata sacrificed.
  • What we learned: Luiz will miss the next two Premier League matches due to suspension, so Rudiger looks in line to return to the starting XI. Chelsea play Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, so Hazard may be handed some more minutes, with a possible start against Stoke City on Saturday in mind. He could potentially replace Pedro in the advanced midfield positions. Bakayoko provides a more physical option in central midfield if Conte feels that will be required at the bet365 Stadium.

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

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Hennessey; Ward, Fosu-Mensah, Dann, Schlupp; Townsend, McArthur (Milivojevic 69), Cabaye, Puncheon; Loftus-Cheek (Sako 77), Benteke. Subs not used: Speroni, Van Aanholt, Tomkins, Lee Chung-yong, Kelly.

  • What we saw: New Palace boss Roy Hodgson rolled out a 4-2-3-1 formation for his first match in charge, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek returning from injury to start in the No 10 role. Jason Puncheon was stationed on the left wing for the Eagles, leaving James McArthur and Yohan Cabaye in the double-pivot.
  • What we learned: With few options available to him, we didn’t see radical changes to the Palace side under Hodgson. Bakary Sako did return from injury as a substitute and could provide a possible alternative to Puncheon out wide. Luka Milivojevic also impressed at the base of midfield coming off the bench, and may well push for a start away to Manchester City on Saturday. Mamadou Sakho and Pape Souare are set to start the Eagles’ Carabao Cup clash with Huddersfield Town tonight, and the former, in particular, could be fast-tracked to the teamsheet for the Etihad test.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, left-back, central midfield, left wing

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Keane, Jagielka, Williams; Martina, Schneiderlin, Gueye (Calvert-Lewin 76), Baines; Davies (Sandro 66), Sigurdsson; Rooney (Mirallas 81). Subs not used: Klaassen, Besic, Stekelenburg, Holgate.

  • What we saw: After using a 4-2-3-1 against Spurs in Gameweek 4, Ronald Koeman switched back to a 3-4-2-1 formation at Old Trafford. Phil Jagielka was recalled in central defence, while Tom Davies joined Gylfi Sigurdsson in the central attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Wayne Rooney. Davies did make way for Sandro Ramirez shortly after the hour mark, though, with the Spaniard then taking over as the lone striker, seeing Rooney drop deeper. Sigurdsson ended up moving into central midfield, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Sandro and Kevin Mirallas forming a front three for the final nine minutes.
  • What we learned: With Everton’s run of tough matches now over, it’s possible that Koeman will return to a back four for the home encounter with Bournemouth on Saturday. Should that be the case, one of Jagielka or Ashley Williams should make way, while Mason Holgate is an option to replace Cuco Martina on the right side of the defence. One of Sandro or Calvert-Lewin should start to provide some pace in attack, perhaps seeing Rooney move back into the No 10 role, and Sigurdsson to the left in a 4-2-3-1. Davy Klaassen offers another alternative in midfield.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back/right wing-back, central defenders, flanks, attacking midfield, lone striker

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith, Schindler, Zanka, Lowe; Sabiri (Hogg 82), Williams; Kachunga (Quaner 74), Mooy, Ince; Depoitre (Van la Parra 90). Subs not used: Coleman, Malone, Billing, Hefele.

  • What we saw: Steve Mounie missed the home meeting with Leicester City due to a knock, so Laurent Depoitre was handed a first Premier League start as the lone striker in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation. Elsewhere, Abdelhamid Sabiri got the nod in the No 10 role, seeing Tom Ince move to the left, while Danny Williams replaced Philip Billing at the base of midfield. Jonathan Hogg retuned from injury to come on as a late substitute in central midfield, Aaron Mooy moving into the No 10 position.
  • What we learned: David Wagner chose to freshen up his side following the 2-0 defeat to West Ham United, showing he does have some decent back-up options available to him. Rajiv van La Parra could now struggle to get back into the side in place of Sabiri. If he is fit for the trip to Burnley, Mounie will push Depoitre for the striker’s role, although Wagner may keep faith with Saturday’s goal scorer. Williams, Billing and Hogg all look to be battling it out for one spot alongside Mooy in central midfield.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, lone striker

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell; Mahrez, Ndidi, King, Albrighton (Gray 67); Iheanacho (Okazaki 68), Vardy (Slimani 82). Subs not used: Hamer, Dragovic, Amartey, Iborra.

  • What we saw: Craig Shakespeare was forced into making a couple of changes for the trip to Huddersfield, with Ben Chilwell and Andy King coming in for the injured duo Christian Fuchs and Matty James. The Foxes boss also handed a first league start to Kelechi Iheanacho, who was stationed in the support striker role in the 4-4-1-1 system. Jamie Vardy was forced off with a groin problem late on, with Islam Slimani taking his place in a straight swap.
  • What we learned: Vardy’s groin injury will have to be checked ahead of the home meeting with Liverpool on Saturday – indeed, he is still a doubt to face the Reds in the EFL Cup this evening. Slimani and Shinji Okazaki provide alternatives in attack. Fuchs and James should have a decent chance of recovering, and could return in place of Chilwell and King respectively. Demarai Gray still appears unlikely to oust Marc Albrighton from the starting spot on the left wing.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Left-back, central midfield, forwards

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet; Alexander-Arnold, Klavan, Matip, Robertson; Milner, Can, Coutinho (Solanke 77); Salah, Sturridge, Firmino (Oxlade-Chamberlain 77). Subs not used: Karius, Wijnaldum, Lovren, Henderson, Moreno.

  • What we saw: Jurgen Klopp handed a first start of the season to Philippe Coutinho, who was stationed in central midfield in a 4-1-2-3 formation. Daniel Sturridge came into the side as the central striker, as Roberto Firmino shifted over to the left of the front three. Andrew Robertson was handed a recall at left-back in place of Alberto Moreno. Trent Alexander-Arnold came in for Joe Gomez at right-back. In search of a late winner, Klopp brought on Dominic Solanke and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
  • What we learned: We again saw Klopp rotate his side following a UEFA Champions League match, with seven alterations to his teamsheet. After the attack failed to fire against Burnley, Firmino could return to the central striker role against Leicester City, with Coutinho or Oxlade-Chamberlain perhaps starting on the left. Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Moreno should all earn recalls, while Dejan Lovren could replace Ragnar Klavan in central defence. Joe Gomez is also a viable alternative to Alexander-Arnold at right-back and may well earn a starting role, given that he is suspended for the Champions League clash with Spartak Moscow just three days’ later.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, central midfield, left wing, central striker

1,098 Comments Post a Comment
  1. cheeky_ash
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Oh dear - after WC failure I've just hit the kneejerk panic button and for a 8pt hit - I've now got:-

    Elliot II Krul
    Bavies Jones Kolasinac Ward II Gámez
    Salah Eriksen Mkhitaryan II Carroll Fellaini
    Agüero(c) Firmino Jesus(vc)

    Lets pray Kane and Kaku blank again!!!!

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ballsy move mate

    2. Going Home
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      When did Kaku blank? Once in five outings 😉

      1. cheeky_ash
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes....but I'm feeling without Pogba he won't be quite as prolific...

        I need Man C cover with there form so went balls out and did:-

        Alonso -> Kolasinac
        Kane -> Aguero
        Vardy -> Jesus

        1. Baz
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Alonso/vardy to Kola/Jesus -8 is very ballsy!

    3. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku only blanked once in 5 matches, and that was because of a penalty miss as well. He is gonna score against a shaky Southampton defence, and he got Palace afterwards. Good luck.

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      "Lets pray Kane and Kaku blank again". That is not a good FPL strategy, hoping players that you don't have blank to get ahead.

    5. bojack
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Panic on the streets of London.

    6. Hardly Athletic
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Almost the same as me. For -8 I've done:

      Kane > Aguero
      Lukaku > Jesus
      Richarlison > Silva

      I could do Aguero > Lukaku next week then Lukaku > Aguero the week after.

    7. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I did the same last week. Took a -8 for Kane and Davies.....look how that turned out 🙁

      1. cheeky_ash
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not so worried about Kaku - but I'm worried about Kane.

        Spurs aren't converting their chances right now...Man C are, but that could all change!

    8. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Test

    9. I AM GROOT!!!
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holy hell ! Imagine scenes if Spurs score 5 against west ham and man city just score 1 against CPL this week.

      1. cheeky_ash
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

  2. I Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Playing Lascelles. Would you double up on Newcastle defence with Elliot in goal or play Foster at Arsenal?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Double up.

    2. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Double

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Double

    4. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers lads.

  3. El Lobito 10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ritchie and Kane
    Or
    Lukaku and Silva?

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      2nd option based on games thus far

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks both

  4. El Lobito 10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Morata being overlooked unfairly?

    1. bojack
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hope so as I own him.

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not really, will look again when the fixtures improve.

    3. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Better options atm

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He's a class player. Hope he doesn't punish us non-owners. With Hazard coming back, can see him get a lot more big chances.

    4. Going Home
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I've just shipped him for Aguero. He's still on the radar but fixtures aren't great for the next few weeks

    5. TheTinman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on him and not budging. Chelsea look solid and he is a better player than I thought.

      Contrary to popular belief their fixtures look tasty to me.

      1. TheTinman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        City home is a good chance to score
        Utd at home is not the best but they should score
        Liverpool away is not a bad fixture

        All the rest are great

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's been great to own so far, he's cemented in my team.

      He's more than capable of double digit hauls.

  5. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    anyone else interested in Martina?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      o/

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    3. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not really. Would need to see him play consistently which I don't think will happen with their schedule. He isn't very good either so halftime substitutions are always a possibility too.

    4. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not until everton show some form

      1. TheTinman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Form will come with those fixtures. They looked decent against Utd

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Still lost 4:0 though...

    5. TheTinman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm interested. Don't mind the odd benching if he is only 4.3. If we can avoid the 1pters then he should be very good value.

      1. Millie7
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        thats my thinking as well

    6. Perthite
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Navratilova?

  6. Wheato182
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Trippier bolted? or is it worth finding the extra for Bavies?

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It is I think only because rose is still out and has no set return date

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Bavies.

    3. Moddle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      will share the RWB slot with Aurier

    4. El Lobito 10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Davies

    5. Wheato182
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys

  7. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Does anybody like this 4-4-2 team?

    Could just do it with 0.0M ITB

    Elliot
    Kolasinac - Alonso - Davies - Jones
    Salah - Eriksen - Mkhi - Ritchie
    Aguero - Lukaku

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yea nice

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

    3. El Lobito 10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, but prefer Menddy/Walker to Alonso due to fixtures

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mendy is tempting me a lot, but don't think CHE fixtures are that bad. Coin toss for me, could still switch, thanks mate.

    4. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team...bench wouldn't be that nice i assume

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Correct, just playing with my team atm. Thanks.

    5. Yozzer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Like it. What's rest of your team?

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bench is not great of course, money is in first 11.

        Carroll or 4.5/ Quaner/ 4.0 GK so only to get one or two points if needed.

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Forgot Hunemeier for 3.9M. 🙂

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

          Well id be .8 off so that's a brilliant team.

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks mate.

    6. unlethal
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Brilliant

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It is, but there's that no Kane fear factor. 🙁

  8. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    --A--
    DDG Elliot
    Bertrand Davies Mee Zanka Hünemeier
    Alli Salah Mkhi TCarrol Romeu
    Kane Lukaku JAyew

    OR

    --B--
    Fab Elliot
    Jones Davies Naughton Mee Mbemba
    Salah Mkhi Davis TCarrol Atsu/Groß/Choupu-Moting
    Kane Lukaku Aguero/Jesus

    Which do you rate better, team A or B???

    And if team B, would you prefer Atsu and Aguero OR Jesus and Groß/Choupu-Moting??

    Thanks guys

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B atsu kun

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This.

        1. Cheers Kane, Sons Crying
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers Guys,

          Do you prefer

          Salah Mkhi Davis TCarrol Atsu

          OR

          Salah Mkhi Groß TCarrol Obiang

          Or am I missing someone else you could think of instead?

          🙂

  9. GuillermoDickero
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    G2G for this week? Playing 5 at the back

    Elliott

    Naughton, Mee, Kola, Davies, Jones

    Salah, Eriksen, Mhiki

    Kane, Kaku

    Forster, Atsu, Carroll, Hemed

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd start atsu over naughton

  10. i wanna ORD
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ali & Abraham for
    1. Atsu & Jesus
    2. Aguero & Carroll?

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      1

  11. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Was all set on saving FT, but mildly concerned of no City. Any opinions?

    Elliot/Foster
    Naughton Kolasinac BDavies (Simpson, TAA)
    Salah Mkhi Alli Choupo (Carroll)
    Kane Carroll Lukaku

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Could always drop a spurs plyers for a city player

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Getting rid of Alli and Davies feel a bit knee jerky
        I just got Kane in for Swansea, and watching him, i feel he deserves another game atleast

  12. Flat Eric
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Stuck after a few poor weeks. Time to wildcard? Any thoughts appreciated.

    Foster / Elliot
    Bertrand / Davies / Danilo / Mee / 4.0
    Eriksen / Salah / Richarlison / Mee / TC
    Kane / Firmino / Lacazette

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nope, you endured the tough bits for Lacazette. With his fixtures, i fancy him to score a few. Danilo needs to go though

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Also Mee in twice

        1. Flat Eric
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, Yeah that should be Mooy in the MF

    2. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yea ditch danilo but nice team otherwise. Lacazette worth keeping for fixtures but form is a concern

  13. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Cant afford Kun this GW without a -4 hit am I best getting Jesus as MCI cover? Also on KDB too.

    1. Squires FC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who for

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Morata

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I've taken a hit but there's a lot to be said for just getting Jesus, especially now you've missed the price rises.

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't for a hit.

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No I can get Jesus for a FT just that if I wanted Aguero it would be for a hit sorry never explained my post properly.

    4. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Any obvious areas of improvement ? Can use the FT

      Fab
      Alonso Mendy Bavies Jones
      Alli Salah Chupo
      Kane(c) Vardy Firmino

      Subs : Elliott , Carroll , Simpson , Chalobah

      1. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Save it. Nice team

        1. Laserface
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No Kun/Jesus scary though

    5. ENZO SZN™
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane -> Vardy
      Ramsey -> Eriksen
      Suttner -> Kolasinac

      For -8 yes or no? My premium are Lukaku, Jesus, & Salah.

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Crazy talk.

        1. InSaneMan-e
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This
          It all feels very sideways imo

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

        Obviously the latter two are upgrades but have you seen Kane's fixtures?

      3. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        What's wrong with you ?

      4. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Those moves actually looks good...

        Save this week and do that for -4 next week

      5. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You need an intervention!

      6. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Too sideways

    6. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do I hold my FT and resist the urge for City "cover"?

      Elliot
      Davies, Jones, Alexander-Arnold
      Eriksen, Salah, Mkhitaryan, Loftus-Cheek
      Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

      Foster, Carroll, Naughton, Mbemba

      0 ITB

      1. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Save it

      2. I AM GROOT!!!
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes save!

    7. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wonder what crazy rotational move Pep will make this week. Bound to be at least one.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Kun>Sterling

        1. Lazaretti
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Silva to B.Silva or to Gundogan. We'll be wiser after cup game.

        2. Eoin Jess
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Please God no!

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

        This will always be people's fears who have City players

      3. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        KDB to be rested

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Word to the wise - Liverpool are the rotation team this year, not City...

      4. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Will be squad players in league cup so hopefully the recent starters will be fresh to start in his eyes for the wkend. Kun benched would be nice as a non owner

        1. Lazaretti
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          True. I think Pep has changed his thinking after last season. If you want to win PL you just cannot rotate so much.

    8. El Lobito 10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      People who own Kane are sort of like gamblers on a losing streak who chase their losses. They're so heavily invested that they find it too hard to get rid of him. Admitting you made a mistake is tough. Especially when you think "the next win is around the corner". I say this because I finally bit the bullet and cut him loose after his trolling up to now. Incoming brace now for sure 😀

      1. Eoin Jess
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        As a Kane owner (see below) I'm hoping you're last sentence is right!

      2. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe. I only got him in for Swansea, but not prepared to ditch just yet. Having watched that game, chances are plenty, he could easily have had 2, maybe 3 with penalty shouts

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You know he has never scored playing West Ham away? They've lost their last two games away to the hammers 1-0 on each occasion. It's the game the hammers love to win.

      3. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nah. They are more like poker players who are playing perfect poker strategy but just being dealt unlucky cards. In the long run they will win.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nice analogy.

      4. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I started with Kane because of no standout options and I'm keeping him because of the same reason... Not expecting him to justify his price tag anyway

      5. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Stats say he's due. The law of averages say he due.

      6. Ramboros
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        How is it chasing your losses to stick with Kane? That's the exact opposite of chasing your losses. Utter nonsense.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Kane owner then 😉

    9. Eoin Jess
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts on this WC team?

      Fabianski - Elliot
      Kola - Davies - Jones - Naughton - Lascelles
      Eriksen - Mkhi - Ritchie - Gross - King
      Kane - Aguero - Frimino

      0 ITB

      The aim was for the bench players to be able to cover in case of rotation. Planning to rotate Naughton, Lascelles and Gross depending on fixtures. King was only chosen as he's the best player at 4.4.

      1. IL LUCE
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking of selling Firmino - tough fixtures and a trip to Brasil. What do you think of Vardy as a replacement?

        1. Eoin Jess
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I thought about Vardy in place of Frimino. Vardy's injury and chance/shot rate worry me a little though his fixtures look better than Liverpool's. The clincher was I can transfer Firmino > Vardy in one move. I can't make the opposite transfer in one move

        2. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Vardy is an upgrade

      2. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good team

      3. Yozzer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is king nailed?

        1. Eoin Jess
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No he's not. He's my 15th squad member only playing in emergencies.

      4. Alli In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think it's a good team. I agree with 1 United attacker, but I feel Lukaku will score much more heavily than Miki. So... would you consider
        Lukaku instead of Miki for United attack (better)
        Salah instead of Firmino for Pool attack (similar)
        Silva instead of Eriksen (bit weaker maybe, but gives you double City rather than double Spurs)
        4.0 instead of Kola as an enabler (weaker, but you have 3-4 good defenders already)

        1. Alli In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Also, who are you playing out of Naughton, Lascelles, Ritchie and Gross this week?

          1. Eoin Jess
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            At the moment I have Lascelle and Naughton but this could easily change before Saturday. I think there's more chance of Swansea and Newcastle clean sheets than Gross or Ritchie scoring/assisting

        2. Eoin Jess
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I agree Lukaku will outscore Mkhi and I'd love Lukaku I can't fit him in with Aguero and Kane there without being overly light in mid/defence imo. The moves you suggest sound good and I'd probably make them though I'd be worried without Eriksen. However they only leave me 3.2M instead of 4 for a defender! Shame.

          1. Alli In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            You're right, my suggestions are unfortunately slightly more expensive, I make it 0.3 -- I guess dependent on who you have and when you bought them it could be more. Sorry to tempt you with something that's not quite equal money, that's a bit unfair. Sounds like you really want Eriksen anyway though. On the defenders, for a similar decision I presently have Naughton, Lascelles and Gross playing but struggling to decide whether to switch in Carroll for one of them.

    10. IL LUCE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What would you guys do with this lot?

      Elliot
      Alonso - Jones - Maguire - Naughton
      Mkhi - Salah - Alli
      Lukaku - Vardy - Firmino

      Lossl - Yoshida - RLC - Cork

      1FT (0.3m ITB)

      I'm thinking of Firmino + Alli to Kun + Ritchie for a -4.
      Maguire to Trippier could also work

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Check on Vardy's injury...

        1. IL LUCE
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm confident he will play. He played with a broken arm..

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

        very good save

      3. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Save

    11. Gabbiadini
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How do I line up my back 4 this week with fixtures in mind?

      Foster | Elliot
      Alonso | Davies | Cedric | Naughton | Mbemba
      Eriksen | Mkhitaryan | David Silva | RLC | Carroll
      Aguero | Morata | Firmino

      1. IL LUCE
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Alonso - Davies - Naughton - Mbemb

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeh.. I think we can keep a clean sheet v United but I think that's just a bit of support bias 😛

          1. InSaneMan-e
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            maybe! but then again Utd have scored atleast 2 in every game. Don't take the risk. Mbemba may not play, but tbh I wouldn't hesitate starting Carroll, on set pieces, Watford looked awful

            1. R.C.
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Watford looking awful? Lol.

        2. Squires FC
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This

        3. Sune
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This

    12. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      on wildcard
      how does this look?

      elliot 4.m
      otamendi jones naughton lowe mbemba
      eriksen salah silva mkhi atsu
      aguero lukaku hemed

      any suggestions

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        nice, good balance

      2. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Otemendy -> davies

    13. white heart pain
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane exit plan:
      Kane>Kun, Daniels>Davies

      Foster
      Jones Daniels Clark
      Myki Salah Eriksen RLC
      Lukaku Kane Firmino

      Elliot Carroll Naughton Rangel

      Do it?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sounds good to me 🙂

      2. white heart pain
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Would cost -4

      3. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Kane to kun sideways but Daniels needs to go

        1. white heart pain
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Dainels to who then, 0 cash

    14. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do you guys think aguero will be rested v palace to be fresh for the champions league?

      1. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No

      2. white heart pain
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Flip a coin.

      3. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No but i think Midweek rest perhaps

      4. Freddo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No, he also needs to win the PL and they are neck and neck with their rivals.

        Why would he take that for granted after finding out the hard way last year that the PL is a bit more comparative than the Spanish or German leagues?

      5. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Always a possibility with pep

      6. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

    15. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      a) alonso + brady/gross/ritchie
      b) salah + 4.5def

      1. Wheato182
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

      3. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

    16. Wheato182
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Please pick one

      A) Richie + Martina
      B) Atsu + Lowe/Naughton + 0.7

      1. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B naughton

    17. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tony Martial is currently averaging 19.5 points per 90 minutes 😛

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

        But he wasn't able to do it on a wet windy evening in Stoke.

    18. Norregard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      My WC team comes down to:

      D Silva or Mkhi?

      Have both Aguero and Lukaku, not sure who to double up on.

      1. Wheato182
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'd want to double up on City for this week.

      2. I Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mkhi

      3. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Silva fixtures

      4. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Try getting both? Great value.

    19. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Elliot
      Jones Mendy Bavies Alonso
      Eriksen Mhki Salah
      Kun (c) Morata Hemed

      Subs: Foster Doucoure Memba Cork

      Would you play Doucoure over Hemed?

      1. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

      2. Squires FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yea

    20. Going Home
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I wish people would stop selling Alli and Firmino...

      1. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Their loss if they sell Firmino cause when Mane is back, he'll be back up front

        1. Going Home
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Also seems to be a favourite of Klopp's; which is valuable with likely rotation. Just dislike seeing my players drop in price, even when they are season keepers