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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 5 – Part Two

Flat back fours and minimal changes are the order of the day for the Manchester sides, while a three-man defence serves Swansea City rather better than Spurs.

Southampton ring the changes to good effect, but West Ham stick and reap the rewards.

Here’s the second part of our look at Gameweek 5’s line-ups – the first can be found here.

Manchester City

Starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Mendy; Fernandinho; De Bruyne (Gundogan 66), D Silva (Sane 78), Sterling; Aguero, Jesus (B Silva 65). Subs not used: Bravo, Danilo, Mangala, Delph.

  • What we saw: Pep Guardiola moved back to the 4-1-2-3 formation used against Bournemouth in Gameweek 3, after using a 3-4-1-2 versus Liverpool last time out. Danilo dropped to the bench, with Raheem Sterling recalled on the right of the front three. Gabriel Jesus operated on the opposite flank, leaving Sergio Aguero as the central striker. Ilkay Gundogan made his first appearance of the season from the bench.
  • What we learned: It appears that Guardiola is generally preferring the 4-1-2-3 against weaker opposition. The return of Gundogan offers more flexibility in midfield, with Fernandinho and perhaps De Bruyne now able to get the occasional rest. This system does mean Jesus may spend more time in a wider position, with Leroy Sane and Bernardo Silva viable alternatives to Sterling in attack. Vincent Kompany (calf) will be assessed further ahead of Saturday’s home encounter with Crystal Palace. Next week’s UEFA Champions League match could mean Guardiola ups the squad rotation this weekend. But Jesus was withdrawn on the hour-mark on Saturday and against Liverpool in Gameweek 4. Similarly, Aguero was preserved after 60 minutes against Feyenoord in the Champions League tie, so Guardiola appears to be managing the minutes, rather than the starts, of his attackers. He has also made just one change to the starting line-up in each of the last three matches in all competitions. Nonetheless, Wednesday’s teamsheet at West Brom in the Carabao Cup could be significant heading in Gameweek 6, with another European tie looming next Tuesday evening.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, flanks

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea; Valencia, Bailly, Jones, Young; Fellaini, Matic; Mata (Herrera 77), Mkhitaryan (Martial 88), Rashford (Lingard 60); Lukaku. Subs not used: Smalling, Carrick, Romero, Darmian.

  • What we saw: Jose Mourinho decided to start Marouane Fellaini in central midfield in place of the injured Paul Pogba, while Ashley Young was chosen to fill the troublesome spot at left-back. The United boss switched back to a 4-2-3-1, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan returning to the No 10 role. Mourinho switched back to a 4-3-3 late on, as Mkhitaryan moved back out wide in the front three.
  • What we learned: Mourinho is still generally favouring a 4-2-3-1 formation, although there is always the option to switch to a 4-3-3 to include both Fellaini and Herrera at the expense of Juan Mata. With a trip to Southampton on Saturday, that could be a viable option in Gameweek 6. Martial remains a threat to Rashford on the left wing, while uncertainty remains at left-back, where Matteo Darmian, Daley Blind and the fit-again Luke Shaw are all in the mix. United’s Carabao Cup line-up will offer further clubs as to the likely starters at St Mary’s.

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

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Elliot; Yedlin, Clark, Lascelles, Mbemba; Hayden (Shelvey 69), Merino; Ritchie, Perez (Diame 85), Atsu; Joselu (Gayle 78). Subs not used: Murphy, Manquillo, Lejeune, Woodman.

  • What we saw: Back on home turf, Newcastle lined up in a more attacking 4-2-3-1 formation against Stoke City. The two changes from the side that beat Swansea City 1-0 came in defence, with DeAndre Yedlin and Chancel Mbemba returning from injury to start at right-back and left-back respectively.
  • What we learned: Having started the first four matches of this season, it appears Javier Manquillo could be behind both Yedlin and Mbemba in the full-back pecking order. Following a third consecutive win, changes elsewhere are unlikely for Sunday’s trip to Brighton, although the Magpies may line up in a slightly more defensive 4-4-1-1 system. Shelvey looks unlikely to regain his midfield berth anytime soon given the form of Mikel Merino.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Cedric Soares, Yoshida, Hoedt, Bertrand; Romeu, Lemina; Tadic (Van Dijk 87), Davis, Redmond (Ward-Prowse 85); Long (Gabbiadini 90). Subs not used: Stephens, McCarthy, Boufal, Targett.

  • What we saw: After leaving Maya Yoshida, Mario Lemina and Dusan Tadic out of the starting XI in Gameweek 4 following their international exertions, all three returned to the side for the trip to Crystal Palace. Shane Long was handed his first start of the season in place of Manolo Gabbiadini as the lone striker in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation. Virgil van Dijk came on as a late substitute, with Saints going to five at the back to help hold onto their 1-0 lead.
  • What we learned: Mauricio Pellegrino will be expected to name a near identical side for Saturday’s home encounter against Man United. One possible change could see Van Dijk push for a first start in place of Yoshida. Long may again be preferred to Gabbiadini in attack, with fellow striker Charlie Austin currently a doubt having missed the Selhurst Park trip.

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

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Zouma, Martins-Indi, Wimmer; Diouf, Allen (Crouch 84), Fletcher, Pieters; Shaqiri, Choupo-Moting; Jese (Sobhi 62). Subs not used: Johnson, Berahino, Tymon, Adam, Grant.

  • What we saw: Mark Hughes once again rolled out the 3-4-3 formation for the trip to St James’ Park, with the only personnel change seeing Bruno Martins Indi start in place of the injured Geoff Cameron in the back three.  Ramadan Sobhi came on shortly after the hour mark, with the Egyptian lining up on the left flank and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting taking over as the central striker. In a bid to find a late equaliser, Hughes brought on Peter Crouch as the Potters ended the match in an attacking 3-3-4 system.
  • What we learned: Kurt Zouma is ineligible to face his parent club, Chelsea, this weekend, so Hughes was likely preserving Ryan Shawcross against Newcastle with that in mind. He could return from a back injury to face the champions to allow the Potters to retain a three-man defence. Further forward, Jese has now been substituted in each of his four starts, and while he is still building up his match fitness, Hughes may consider giving Sobhi more minutes, with Choupo-Moting shifted to a central role.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back/right wing-back, central defenders, flanks, strikers

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Van Der Hoorn (Routledge 85) Fernandez, Mawson; Naughton, Clucas, Carroll, Olsson, Sanches (Fer 58); Ayew, Abraham (Bony 72). Subs not used: Narsingh, Nordfeldt, Rangel, Roque Mesa.

  • What we saw: Having used a 4-1-2-1-2 midfield diamond in the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, Paul Clement switched back to a 3-5-2 for the difficult trip to Wembley Stadium. Mike van der Hoorn returned as part of the back three, with Leroy Fer dropping to the bench. With the Dutch defender suffering from some fatigue late on, Clement switched to a 4-4-1-1, with Wayne Routledge on the right wing and Jordan Ayew dropping into a support striker role as the Welsh outfit looked to cling on for a point.
  • What we learned: Clement is another boss who has the flexibility to easily switch between two different formations. But after performing poorly against Newcastle in a 4-1-2-1-2, he could stick with the three-man defence at home to Watford this weekend, although the more attacking Fer could be an option to return in central midfield.

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

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Trippier, Sissoko (Aurier 62), Dier, Eriksen, Son Heung-min (Llorente 74); Alli; Kane. Subs not used: Vorm, Dembele, Foyth, Winks, Davies.

  • What we saw: Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino stuck with the 3-3-3-1 formation against Swansea, but due to a slight knock to his ankle, Ben Davies was rested to the bench, with Son Heung-min used at left wing-back. The introduction of Serge Aurier at right wing-back meant Kieran Trippier switched to the left, with Son moving into an attacking midfield position. Fernando Llorente’s introduction saw Spurs end the match in a 3-3-2-2 system.
  • What we learned: With a trip to West Ham up next, Pochettino is likely to stick with a back three, although Mousa Dembele will surely push for a start next to Eric Dier in midfield in a 3-4-2-1 formation, at the expense of Moussa Sissoko. Davies will be expected to return at left wing-back, with Aurier a viable alternative to Trippier on the opposite flank. But in “easier” home fixtures from now on, we could see Pochettino try a 4-2-3-1, with Son on the left wing. That would mean one of Davinson Sanchez, Toby Alderweireld or Jan Vertonghen dropping to the bench.

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

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Janmaat, Mariappa, Kabasele, Holebas; Chalobah (Capoue 70), Doucoure; Carrillo, Cleverley (Pereyra 65), Richarlison; Gray (Deeney 74). Subs not used: Karnezis, Success, Wague, Zeegelarr.

  • What we saw: Injuries and suspensions meant that Hornets head coach Marco Silva had to start Adrian Mariappa in central defence against Man City, while Daryl Janmaat came in at right-back in place of Kiko Femenia who trained but wasn’t considered for selection following a head injury. The rest of the side remained unchanged in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation. Roberto Pereyra returned to fitness to take over the No 10 role from Tom Cleverly for the final 25 minutes.
  • What we learned: Despite a 6-0 mauling by Man City, Silva doesn’t appear likely to make wholesale changes for Saturday’s trip to Swansea. Femenia should be available and could replace Daryl Janmaat at right-back. If either Sebastian Prodl (hamstring) or Younes Kaboul (leg) is passed fit, Mariappa should drop back to the bench. Molla Wague provides another alternative in central defence. Further forward, Pereyra offers a more attacking alternative to Cleverley, although he is also an option in the wide positions.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders, flanks, attacking midfield

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, Hegazi, Evans, Gibbs (Nyom 84); Krychowiak, Barry; Brunt (Robson-Kanu 72), Morrison, Phillips (McClean 76); Rodriguez. Subs not used: Myhill, McAuley, Yacob, Rondon.

  • What we saw: Head coach Tony Pulis opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against West Ham United, with Grzegorz Krychowiak and Gareth Barry combining at the base of midfield. Chris Brunt (right) and Matt Phillips (left) flanked James Morrison in the No 10 role, while Jay Rodriguez operated as the lone striker. Kieran Gibbs made his first start at left-back, while Ahmed Hegazi retained his start in central defence as Allan Nyom dropped to the bench.
  • What we learned: The additions of Krychowiak and Gibbs have added to the options available to Pulis, with rotation now a concern throughout the West Brom side. Jake Livermore missed out at the weekend due to mental tiredness but may come back into contention for the trip to Arsenal on Monday night. Pulis could look to shore up the midfield against the Gunners, so Livermore may join Krychowiak and Barry in a three-man midfield if he’s available. Gareth McAuley should get a run-out against Man City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, and along with Craig Dawson, is pushing to partner Jonny Evans in central defence at Hegazi’s expense. Nyom could be considered for a recall, though Dawson looks the preferred starter at right-back. Oliver Burke (hamstring) remains a doubt, but Nacer Chadli (knock) may be back in contention soon.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, central midfield, flanks, lone striker

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart; Fonte, Reid, Collins (Arnautovic 58); Zabaleta, Obiang, Kouyate, Cresswell; Antonio, Hernandez (Ayew 76); Carroll (Sakho 82). Subs not used: Adrian, Ogbonna, Masuaku, Rice.

  • What we saw: Slaven Bilic named the same line-up that beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 for the trip to West Brom, keeping faith in the 3-4-3 formation. After James Collins was forced off with an ankle injury, Michail Antonio took over at right wing-back, with Pablo Zabaleta moving into central defence. Marko Arnautovic came on as a substitute, operating on the left of the front three.
  • What we learned: Collins has been ruled out for “two to three weeks”, so either Zabaleta or Angelo Ogbonna will start at the back if Bilic wants to continue with a three-man defence against Spurs. That could see Antonio utilised at right wing-back, with Sam Byram the main alternative. Mark Noble is in line to return in the Carabao Cup clash against Bolton Wanderers but appears unlikely to push for a start in place of either Pedro Obiang or Cheikhou Kouyate in central midfield. If Antonio is used as a wing-back, one of Arnautovic or Ayew could earn a start in the attacking three. Chicharito will likely continue up in support of Andy Carroll on the opposite side, with Bilic ruling out a shift to a conventional front two.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Defence, flanks

1,068 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Fairly unspectacular WC

    Elliot, 4.0
    Bellerin, Davies, Jones, Cresswell, Mbemba
    Eriksen, Salah, Ramsey, Atsu, Carroll
    Aguero, Lukaku, Vardy

    1. Squires FC
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nice

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nice Ramsey pick - I think he is just waiting to rack up a few 12'pointers

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to what im looking at

    4. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I like it

  2. zotter
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg this week ?

    One FT. Zip in bank

    Thinking of one week switch Kane to Aguero

    Elliott
    Ward. Naughton. Kola. Bavies
    Salah. Mkhi. Silva
    Kane c. Morata. Firmino

    Foster. Choupa. Carroll. Simpson.

    1. Squires FC
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      G2g

  3. stat
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Potential WC team [4-3-3].
      Would you change anything?

      Fabianski / Elliot

      Alonso / Kolasinac / Jones / Naughton / Mee

      Salah / Mkhi / Ritchie / Carroll / Chalobah

      Kane / Aguero / Vardy

      1. Squires FC
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Like it

    • Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Kinda stuck, would you play this lot?

      Eliott(Foster)
      Alonso, Mee, Davies(Bertrand, Rangel)
      Salah, Alli, Mikhi, Brady(Romeu)
      Lukaku, Jesus, Moonie

      Would you:
      A) Save
      B) Lukaku to Kun(Even tho I got Jesus)
      C) Moonie to Abraham or Hemed
      D) Other

      1. Squires FC
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Save play rangel

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Wow

      2. Frank Black
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        You can do Lukaku to Kun even though you have Gabriel because that way you have two great differentials.

        Kun is currently a differential compared to Lukaku, he has better fixtures and also Lukaku has done better at home than away from home, which you have to keep in mind since United has 2 home games in the next 5 and one of them is against Spurs.

    • Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Good evening guys! Which player combo please?

      A) Bavies, Alli, Atsu, Firmino
      B) Kolasinac, Groß, Ritchie, Lukaku

      Thanks

      1. stat
          6 years, 6 months ago

          B

        • rjcv177
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          B also

        • Squires FC
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          A

        • Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          B

        • Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          B

        • Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks everyone! B it is!

      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Going to Leicester - Liverpool game.
        Anything you want me to tell Klopp ?
        Sprehen sie deutch ? 🙂

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Sprechen Sie Dick!

          1. HNI
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Suprised how dick is not moderated lol

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

              Do you blush when you watch Pepper Pig?

      3. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone considering Firmino > Vardy/Rooney this week?

        1. stat
            6 years, 6 months ago

            On a WC and I'm getting Vardy for Firmino.

          • zotter
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Bad moves imo

          • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Firmino will likely hit double figures this weekend, as I sold him formAguero.

          • rjcv177
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            did this last week for a hit
            Unfortunately was my only nailed transfer 🙁

          • Spike ⚽️
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            I am but was advised not to sell when I posted earlier

          • Frank Black
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Vardy is not even sure to play.

          • Squires FC
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Hold

          • cravencottage
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Wouldnt do it- a really bad trade

          • Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            No when Firmino is back centrally he will get pts again

        2. HNI
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Aguero Starting?! That cant be right for him starting vs CPL

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Pep is trying to injure him

          2. stat
              6 years, 6 months ago

              They're playing tomorrow

            • Weasel Boy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              They play tomorrow charlie

            • Pieterke30
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              What are you on mate?

              They are not playing tonight but tomorrow.

            • Frank Black
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              I think he's going to play against Palace and then be rested in the CL. Or play 35 minutes against Palace and start in the CL.

          3. Pino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            The problem with Kane is that you cant afford to buy a big sofa to hide behind when Aguero plays.

            1. zotter
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Rotation risk for Kun still a worry

            2. HNI
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              bigger sofa you mean.

            3. Pino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              You will still need a big sofa. 🙂

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

            Suggested changes?
            1.1 in the bank.

            Foster, Elliot
            Cedric, Jones, Naughton, Mee, Mbemba
            Salah, Silva, Gross, Atsu, RLC
            Kun, Kane, Lukaku

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Nice forward line 🙂 I've gone for quite similar team structure, but Ramsey Ritchie Brady, instead of Silva, Gross, Atsu

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

                Considering Ramsey, maby Miki for Silva or Cedric to Kola

            2. stat
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Cedric -> Kolasinac

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

                  Cheers

                  1. stat
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      You might end up having a defensive benching headache this week. Start Kola, Jones, Naughton and bench Mee and Mbemba?

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

                        Might wait until next week

                  2. Pieterke30
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Indeed

                2. The Wanton Trader
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Cedric > Kola...?

                3. Big boy Bowen
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Mee to Bavies

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

                Realllly want Tadic to Ramsay as my FT but also feel Mounie to Abraham might be more pressing. Thoughts?

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

                  Get Ramsey

                2. Spike ⚽️
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Who would come in for Mounie in your team if he was benched

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

                    Tommy Carroll

                    1. Spike ⚽️
                      • 12 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      Just get Ramsey then

                3. Squires FC
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  If mounie is injured then ditch him

              • Ghost Gooner
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Get Hemed if Mounie ruled out

              • stat
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Stanislas is back for Bournemouth, and Sakho is back for Palace.

                  1. Yozzer
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Stanislaus intrest me

                    1. stat
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Terrible fixtures though

                  2. EmreCan Hustle
                    • 11 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Spurs line up?

                    1. stat
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Wait 24 hours

                        1. EmreCan Hustle
                          • 11 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          They play Barnsley tonight.

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

                            7pm team sheets

                          2. stat
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              My bad, haha

                          3. EmreCan Hustle
                            • 11 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            #THFC: Vorm, Trippier, Foyth, Vertonghen (C), Walker-Peters, Dembele, Winks, Sissoko, Dele, Son, Llorente.

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

                              spuds tweeting early

                            2. Ghost Gooner
                              • 10 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Thanks.

                            3. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Hmmm... Trippier starting tonight might concern owners; I have him in the draft.

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

                        Source to this Kun starting rumours?

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

                          calm down TC

                        2. MB10
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          There is none, City arent playing until tomorrow

                        3. Spike ⚽️
                          • 12 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          It's rubbish TC

                          1. Pieterke30
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Really don't see KDB and Aguero starting.

                            As a non Aguero owner I'd assume that Pep is more likely to use that formation with Jesus up top and Aguero on the bench - considering he managed Jesus minutes last Saturday

                      • Eton Rifles
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        nervous Choupo Moting owners
                        he starts tonight

                        😯

                        1. The Wanton Trader
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I've got him and really hope he blanks tonight with so many on wildcards... 😉

                      • Red Dagger ✪
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Ox starting for the Pool...

                        1. Red Dagger ✪
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Liverpool: Ward, Flanagan, Gomez, Klavan, Robertson, Henderson, Grujic, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coutinho, Solanke.

                          Subs: Karius, Milner, Moreno, Ings, Markovic, Woodburn, Alexander-Arnold.

                      • Rainer
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        A Dele Alli red card tonight would just be comical!

                        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                          • 13 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Dear god I hope one of your players gets sent off so we can have a good laugh about it

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

                            I own Dele 😆

                          2. Gnu
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 14 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            In a dignified manner of course.

                            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                              • 13 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Of course ...

                      • Greenbackbøøg…
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Anyone gonna read into Dele starting for Spurs today?

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Nope. He has no CL so will rest next week

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

                          Got his rest last week during CL, same next week.

                        3. Pieterke30
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Absolutely not.

                          Just hoping he scores to boost his confidence

                      • EmreCan Hustle
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        #THFC: Vorm, Trippier, Foyth, Vertonghen (C), Walker-Peters, Dembele, Winks, Sissoko, Dele, Son, Llorente.

                        1. Delhidynamo
                          • 9 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Trippier starting is a worry

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

                            This

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

                              This

                      • zeepeee
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        A) Morata + Alonso
                        B) Aguero + Davies

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          B

                          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Chelsea aren't creating enough chances

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

                              I have 2FTs, so i should swap to B?

                        2. Pieterke30
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          B all the way

                        3. Big boy Bowen
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          B

                      • Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Kane owners, are you captaining him against West Ham this week? Ive currently got the armband on him, but I can also captain Lacazette, Lukaku or Salah.

                        1. Big boy Bowen
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I have Kane (obvs) but can't resist not captaining Aguero this week

                        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Yes I am
                          Don't fancy lukaku in his game

                        3. FantasyNik123
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Kane

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

                          It'll be him or Kun, whoever is in the team come Saturday morning!

                        5. Oven Glover
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Kane vice, Kun cap

                      • Big boy Bowen
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Is a midfield of the following ok or too weak to enable Kane, Lukaku and Aguero up top?

                        Foster
                        Alonso | Jones | Kolasinac
                        Salah | Ritchie | Groß | RLC
                        Kane | Lukaku | Aguero

                        Elliot | T. Carroll | Lowe | Tuanzebe

                        Thanks

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          If you are going with those 3 up top you really need to play 433 to make it even partly viable in my opinion
                          4.5 mids aren't cutting it

                          1. Big boy Bowen
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Play Lowe instead of RLC then and GTG?

                          2. Big boy Bowen
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Thanks, suppose you can kind of count Alonso and Kolasinac as mids

                        2. FantasyNik123
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I think your defence makes up for it.

                          1. Big boy Bowen
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Thanks

                        3. Swanremainsthesame
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          You cant be very strong in defence & attack and in Mid as well unless you have £120m
                          So pays your money makes your choice.

                          Personally I would put more in midfield

                          1. Big boy Bowen
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Fair point

                        4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                          • 14 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I think Cahill or Luiz (when back) are potentially better picks than Alonso with that front 3... the extra 1.0 allows upgrade of either Tarroll or RLC to Brady or Atsu etc

                          1. Big boy Bowen
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Thanks, fair. I just see Alonso as a 7m midfielder, and Kolasinac to certain degree too if he nails LWB

                      • camarozz
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Hi all
                        Beginning to think iv got it all wrong so far this season sitting at 2.4m. Finished 32k last yr so iv a long way to go.

                        What's your front 7 as of now and have you made a change since wk end??

                        I have
                        Ramsey, Antonio, Ritchie, Eriksen (T. c)
                        Vardy, kane,lukaku

                        Interested to see you front 7. Been told my midfield is too weak.

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Eriksen Antonio Atsu Mkhi
                          Kane Lukaku Firmino
                          No changes to mids or forwards this week, selling Ake

                          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            I am at 250k down from 99k last week

                        2. FantasyNik123
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I have

                          Salah Eriksen Ritchie Ince (TC)
                          Vardy Kane Lukaku

                          You have 3 mid-priced mids which are risky, so I would downgrade one and upgrade one so that you have a Salah or something like that. Im 1.5 millionth placed

                        3. Qaiss
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          My front 7:
                          Salah - Mkhi - Brady - Atsu

                          Kane - Lacazette - Salah

                          Currently sitting at 700K

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

                            Lukaku instead of Salah up front

                          2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Salah in goal too?

                            1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Beat me to it just

                        4. Ghost Gooner
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          No Salah Mkhi is a problem

                      • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                        • 14 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        What price do we think Pogba will be when he returns? Any chance of a drop to 7.5??

                        1. Greenbackbøøg…
                          • 9 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          no

                        2. Pierce34
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          No way, but hopefully under 8 for sure.

                          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                            • 14 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            He's still selected by about 1,000,000 teams & hitting 50k NTO per day... hopefully he gets down to 7.7 or 7.6 ish

                        3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          7.9 maybe. Straight in my team

                      • Dele
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        So does Gomez starting tonight mean TAA starts at the weekend?

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          I reckon so

                      • The Wanton Trader
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Normally wait for someone else to post this, but is there a Scoutcast later...?

                        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Yes

                          1. The Wanton Trader
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Thanks

                      • wormface
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Hey there.
                        I'm taking a hit to bring in Kalas.
                        But should I lose
                        A) xaka.for 4.5
                        B) Mounie for 4.5 Leaving .5 in the bank.

                      • Rik Waller
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        How's she looking for the weekend? G2G or any changes?

                        Elliot
                        Bavies Jones Mee
                        Salah Mkhi Ritchie TC
                        Kun(c) Kaku Kane

                        Sub: Foster RLC Mbemba Cedric

                        1. The Wanton Trader
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Nice face...
                          Small tits...
                          Massive balls... 😆

                        2. Squires FC
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Tidy

                        3. Sobbo
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Having a debate with myself at the moment with 2 ft so I've come to the experts for help.

                          Elliot/foster
                          Bavies/jones/otamendi/mbemba/Rangel
                          Salah/mhki/Davis/atsu/surman
                          Kane/kaku/Jesus

                          Thinking of swapping Jesus and Rangel for alonso and Rooney but don't have much faith in Rooney. Is it worth losing Jesus for alonso and more flexibility?

                      • AndyCook
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Looks like Trippier may now be second choice then. Aurier an option?

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

                            Will rotate over the season, I'd avoid the headache.

                            1. AndyCook
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Cheers

                              • AndyCook
                                  6 years, 6 months ago

                                  Mayve a draft option?

                              • Gnu
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 14 Years
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Not having a pop but you have to laugh at this logic.
                                A guy plays in the league on Saturday and then picked to play in the cup on Tuesday - so clearly he must be 2nd choice to the guy who gets picked for neither.
                                I know what you're saying but logic is..... well, warped.

                                1. AndyCook
                                    6 years, 6 months ago

                                    I understand your argument but when you look at the other lineups it appears to be players not required next weekend, except Alli and obviously he is more fresh as no Champions League time. This match is a perfect time to get Aurier up to speed, the fact that he is choosing not to do that suggests that Aurier is already up to speed and may come in sooner rather than later - as we all expect him to be the main man eventually. May be Trippier being tried on the left side again? Especially with KWP in.

                                2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                                  • 7 Years
                                  6 years, 6 months ago

                                  Aurier is much better player. He will be first choice soon if not now. Spurs need his pace particularly at Wembley