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Lineup Lessons – Gameweek 8 – Part Two

A change of tactics from Swansea City and Southampton sees Tammy Abraham and Manolo Gabbiadini both score twice in front of their own supporters.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino starts with a 4-2-3-1 at Wembley Stadium as Spurs struggle to break down Bournemouth in the absence of Ben Davies.

Here’s part two of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 7, with one eye on the weekend’s fixtures. Part one can be found here.

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson (Chilwell 74), Morgan, Maguire, Fuchs; Mahrez, Ndidi, Iborra (King 90), Albrighton; Iheanacho (Slimani 74), Vardy.

  • What we saw: Craig Shakespeare preferred Kelechi Iheanacho to Shinji Okazaki in attack against West Bromwich Albion as the Foxes lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. Vicente Iborra started in central midfield, while Riyad Mahrez was recalled on the right flank. After falling a goal behind, Shakespeare switched to a 3-4-1-2 system, with substitute Ben Chilwell used at left wing-back. Marc Albrighton operated on the opposite flank as Fuchs shifted into the back three. That allowed Mahrez to play in a central support role just behind the front pairing of Jamie Vardy and Islam Slimani.
  • What we learned: The decision to leave out Okazaki didn’t pay off for Shakespeare, so the Japan international is likely to replace Iheanacho for Saturday’s trip to Swansea City. Slimani provides another viable alternative in attack, though. Similarly, King is an option to freshen up the midfield in place of Iborra, while Chilwell may earn a spot as a wing-back in the unlikely event that Leicester start with a 3-4-1-2 in south Wales.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, support forward

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Darmian, Herrera, Matic, Young (Lindelof 90), Mkhitaryan (Lingard 62), Martial (Rashford 65), Lukaku. Subs not used: Mata, Blind, Romero, Tuanzebe.

  • What we saw: Jose Mourinho kept faith in his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to Liverpool, although he started with the more defensive Ashley Young on the right wing in place of Juan Mata. That saw Matteo Darmian come into the side at left-back, while Ander Herrera replaced the injured Marouane Fellaini at the base of midfield. Anthony Martial got the nod ahead of Marcus Rashford on the left wing as they continue to flip-flop in the starting XI. Meanwhile, Eric Bailly missed out with a knock, allowing Chris Smalling to retain his start next to Phil Jones in central defence. Mourinho brought on Victor Lindelof to screen in front of the back four for the final few minutes, as fellow substitute Jesse Lingard moved from a central support role to the right flank.
  • What we learned: With a trip to struggling Huddersfield Town up next, Mata may well come back into the side on the right wing, perhaps seeing Young revert to left-back in place of Darmian. Rashford could return in place of Martial on the left wing, with Mourinho’s team selection against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow night expected to provide some good indicators as to his thinking for the weekend. Providing he’s available, Bailly should replace Smalling at centre-back.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, left-back, flanks

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Elliot; Yedlin, Lascelles, Lejeune, Manquillo; Hayden, Shelvey; Ritchie, Perez (Merino 63), Atsu (Murphy 82); Joselu (Gayle 68). Subs not used: Darlow, Clark, Diame, Gamez.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez decided to leave out Ciaran Clark following the defender’s exploits with the Republic of Ireland over the international break, instead handing a start to Florian Lejeune in central defence. Isaac Hayden was also handed a recall in place of Mikel Merino at the base of midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation. With Newcastle holding a 2-1 lead, Benitez decided to make a defensive substitution, bringing on Merino for Ayoze Perez as the Magpies switched to a 4-5-1 system. After coming on as a second-half substitute, Dwight Gayle played the final few minutes of the match with a calf injury.
  • What we learned: Following another encouraging display from Newcastle, Benitez looks set to name a similar starting XI for the home encounter with Crystal Palace on Saturday. But both Clark and Merino are strong contenders to be handed recalls, most likely in place of Lejeune and Hayden. Gayle is now a doubt, but in any case was unlikely to displace Joselu as the lone striker.

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

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Soares, Yoshida, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Tadic, Romeu (Davis 67), Lemina, Redmond (Boufal 57); Gabbiadini, Long (Austin 82). Subs not used: McCarthy, Hoedt, McQueen, Ward-Prowse.

  • What we saw: Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino switched from his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-2 for the visit of Newcastle United to St Mary’s. Shane Long recovered from a hip injury to start, with Manolo Gabbiadini recalled to partner the Republic of Ireland international in attack.
  • What we learned: Having failed to score in three of their previous four home matches this season, the change in system had the desired effect as Southampton notched twice against Newcastle. So with West Bromwich Albion visiting the south coast this weekend, Pellegrino may keep faith in the same formation. Sofiane Boufal and James Ward-Prowse will continue to push for starts, though Pellegrino’s side is beginning to look settled, with Maya Yoshida expected to be favoured over Wesley Hoedt once again in central defence. The Japan international captained the side on Sunday.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Edwards (Sobhi 53), Zouma, Wimmer (Martins Indi 46), Pieters; Diouf, Cameron, Fletcher; Shaqiri, Jese (Afellay 46), Choupo-Moting. Subs not used: Grant, Adam, Crouch, Berahino.

  • What we saw: For the trip to Manchester City, Mark Hughes decided to use a fairly defensive 4-4-1-1 formation, with Xherdan Shaqiri stationed in a central support role behind lone striker Jese. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting played on the left wing, with Mame Biram Diouf on the right. Geoff Cameron moved into central midfield in place of the injured Joe Allen, while youngster Tom Edwards came in to make his Premier League debut at right-back. Stoke ended the match more of a 4-5-1, with Cameron finishing at right-back after Edwards was forced off with an ankle injury. Ibrahim Afellay came on in central midfield, while Diouf was stationed as the lone striker.
  • What we learned: With the Potters hosting Bournemouth on Saturday, Hughes may well revert back to the 3-4-2-1 system, particularly if Allen is fit following his head injury. Afellay provides another option in the middle of the park. Kurt Zouma looks a sure starter in the back three, leaving Martins Indi, Wimmer and Cameron to battle it out for the final two spots. Diouf would be the favourite to start at right wing-back, with Cameron a viable alternative. In attack, Jese Rodriguez may come under pressure from Saido Berahino and Peter Crouch for the lone striker role.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, right wing-back, central midfield, lone striker

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson; Fer (Ki Sung-yeung 73), Britton (Clucas 84), Carroll; Narsingh (Dyer 76); Ayew, Abraham. Subs not used: Van der Hoorn, Nordfeldt, Routledge, Rangel.

  • What we saw: Having only used variations of a 3-5-2 and a 4-1-2-1-2 formation this season, Paul Clement decided to switch to a 4-1-2-3 system for the visit of Huddersfield Town to the Liberty Stadium. Luciano Narsingh was handed a first start of the season on the right of the front three, with Jordan Ayew shifting over to the left. Leroy Fer was recalled in central midfield in place of the injured Renato Sanches.
  • What we learned: After securing a first home win of the season against the Terriers, Clement is expected to stick with the 4-1-2-3 for the home clash against Leicester City on Saturday. Fer will miss the match after picking up his fifth booking of the season last weekend, so one of Sam Clucas, Ki Sung-yeung or Sanches – should he recover from a minor thigh strain – look set to start in central midfield. Ki, along with Nathan Dyer, both made their first appearances of the season off the bench following spells on the sidelines. Dyer offers an alternative to Narsingh on the right wing, but is expected to continue his rehabilitation as a substitute. Wilfried Bony missed out last weekend due to a hamstring injury, and even if he is available to face the Foxes, looks unlikely to start after Tammy Abraham’s brace.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Winks, Dier; Eriksen, Alli (Nkoudou 90), Son Heung-min (Sissoko 75); Kane (Llorente 85). Subs not used: Vorm, Foyth, Aurier, Walker-Peters.

  • What we saw: With Ben Davies absent due to illness, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino decided to switch from the 3-4-2-1 formation to a 4-2-3-1 against Bournemouth. Jan Vertonghen moved to left-back, allowing Son Heung-min to come into the side on the left of the attacking midfield trio. Harry Winks retained his start in central midfield ahead of Moussa Sissoko. Following a goalless first half, Pochettino reverted back to the 3-4-2-1, with Vertonghen moving into the back three, seeing Son operate at left wing-back.
  • What we learned: Spurs’ struggle for goals at Wembley may have also influenced Pochettino’s decision to start with a four-man defence, along with Davies’ absence. The Welshman will also miss tonight’s clash Real Madrid tonight, but with the home clash against Liverpool coming on Sunday, he may have enough time to recover. Danny Rose will be on the bench tonight but is likely to earn pitch time as a sub over the short-term as he recovers from the knee injury that has kept him out since January. Davies’ return would probably see Spurs start in a 3-4-2-1 against Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Son dropping to the bench. Mousa Dembele is also expected to be available following an ankle problem and could start ahead of Winks and Sissoko in central midfield depending on his pitch time in Madrid. If Serge Aurier starts this evening, then Kieran Trippier will likely get the nod at right wing-back against the Reds.

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

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Kabasele, Mariappa (Carrillo 63), Britos; Femenia, Doucoure, Cleverley, Holebas; Pereyra (Capoue 81), Gray (Deeney 63), Richarlison. Subs not used: Karnezis, Janmaat, Wague, Watson.

  • What we saw: Hornets head coach Marco Silva switched from his usual 4-2-3-1 formation to a 3-4-3 for the home clash with Arsenal. Miguel Britos returned in central defence, while Tom Cleverley dropped back into central midfield alongside Abdoulaye Doucoure. Roberto Pereyra earned a recall on the right of a front three, with Andre Gray preferred to Troy Deeney as the central striker. But with his side trailing 1-0, Silva decided to bring on Andre Carrillo and Deeney, seeing his side move back to the 4-2-3-1. Carrillo operated in his usual position on the right flank, as Pereyra moved inside to the No 10 role. Deeney took over from Gray in attack.
  • What we learned: After Watford found success back in the 4-2-3-1, Silva could revert back to that system for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. But given it’s a pretty testing fixture, the option remains to stick with a 3-4-3. In the 4-2-3-1, Capoue and Carrillo may both be handed recalls, with Adrian Mariappa and Pereyra the players most likely to make way. Alternatively, Capoue could miss out once again in a 3-4-3, although Carrillo is also a viable alternative to Pereyra in that system. Deeney will be pushing for a start at Stamford Bridge in place of Gray, given his impact against the Gunners.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, right wing, lone striker

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Myhill; Dawson, Hegazi, Evans, Gibbs; Livermore; Rodriguez (McClean 84), Krychowiak, Barry, Chadli (McAuley 84); Rondon. Subs not used: Nyom, Yacob, Phillips, Brunt, Palmer.

  • What we saw: Baggies head coach Tony Pulis opted for a 4-1-4-1 system against Leicester, with Nacer Chadli handed his first start on the season on the left wing. Boaz Myhill started in goal, with Ben Foster ruled out due to a knee injury. Jay Rodriguez operated on the opposite flank, leaving Salomon Rondon as the lone striker. It was Jake Livermore who was deployed as the defensive midfielder, while Ahmed Hegazi retained his start at centre-back. West Brom ended the match in a 5-4-1 formation, after Gareth McAuley was brought on in central defence for Chadli as the visitors looked to hold on for a point.
  • What we learned: Chadli, who was a doubt pre-match due to a back problem, scored a stunning free-kick, and looks set to retain a starting berth. With the Baggies travelling to Southampton on Saturday, Pulis could adopt the same system, which could mean changes will be at a minimum. McAuley and Allan Nyom are options to start in defence in place of Hegazi, who endured a tough evening at the King Power Stadium. Matt Phillips is perhaps the wide player most likely to push for a recall, in place of either Rodriguez or Rondon, with the former Southampton player also an option to lead the attack. Given the short turnaround, Foster looks a real doubt for the trip to St Mary’s, while Myhill will have to be checked after suffering a suspected dead leg. Alex Palmer is the back-up option in goal for the Baggies.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, defence, flanks, lone striker

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart; Zabaleta, Fonte, Reid, Cresswell; Antonio, Kouyate, Lanzini (Masuaku 88), Arnautovic (Obiang 46); Hernandez (Sakho 75); Carroll. Subs not used: Adrian, Sakho, Noble, Ayew, Ogbonna,

  • What we saw: Slaven Bilic opted for an attacking 4-4-2 formation at Burnley, with Andy Carroll partnering Chicharito in attack. Manuel Lanzini was handed his first league start of the season in central midfield next to Cheikhou Kouyate, while Marko Arnautovic was stationed on the left side of midfield. That changed to a 4-4-1 following the sending off of Carroll, while at half-time, Bilic decided to bolster his midfield by bringing on Pedro Obiang for Arnautovic. That change saw Lanzini shift across to the left.
  • What we learned: Carroll will miss Friday night’s home clash with Brighton & Hove Albion due to suspension, so Bilic is likely to revert back to a 4-2-3-1 against the Seagulls. That would allow Lanzini to move into a No 10 role, leaving Obiang and Mark Noble to battle it out for a spot alongside Kouyate at the base of midfield. Andre Ayew and Diafra Sakho do provide viable alternatives in attack, though.

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

520 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Great read here:

    https://statsbomb.com/2016/10/xcommentary/

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Good stuff! (Still reading)

    2. dodge4304
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      1. dodge4304
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

    3. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Deep!

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      like it, good read! very valid points - i much prefer the occasional intelligent pundit/game analyst to the usual dumbed-down tripe we get

    5. jia you
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Good read, and Phil Neville is painful!

  2. boogle
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Hi guys, what do we think is the best option here? Play safe or go for a hit?

    Fab
    Davies Otamendi Kola Jones
    Alli Silva Siggy Ritchie
    Lukaku Laca

    A) Alli, Siggy, Laca > Aguero, Hazard, Zaha -4
    B) Alli, Siggy, Laca > Kane, Sterling, Zaha +1.2mil -4
    C) Siggy, Laca > Zaha, Kane
    D) Siggy, Laca > Zaha Aguero

    1. Goat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      A looks best

      1. boogle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        nice one

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      I'd fancy the hit there, B looking appealing.

      1. boogle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        thanks

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      How about Kun Sterling Zaha?

      1. boogle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        I have Otamendi and Silva!

  3. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Abraham or chupo moutang?

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      who you swapping out for each option?

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        This! Hard to answer without that vital context 🙂

    2. Goat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Choupo

    3. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Abra

  4. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Who should I sell first

    Foster (2nd GK Elliott) or Chicarito

    1.1 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Foster I suspect, Chicharito will be the key man at WHU with Carroll ruled out and decent next couple of fixtures iirc

    2. Goat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Chicarito as Elliott has CRY next

  5. El Lobito 10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Very surprised Abraham isn't spoken of more on here.

    1. Goat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      I saw him place twice live and was crap both games so I don’t consider him

      1. Goat
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        *playing twice

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Mark brought him in so certainly think it will be discussed more after that!

    3. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Huddersfield are losing their ground I believe, would like to see him play vs none-relegation team. But great enabler for sure. Much better than Atsu, Calvert Lewin and other 5.5M rank players.

    4. Tcheco
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Agreed. It's a beautiful thing when price, fixtures & form combine.

  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    What to do here??

    Elliot
    Bertrand Otamendi Yoshida Trippier
    Salah Sterling Choupo-Moting
    Vardy Kane Lukaku

    Foster Brady Carroll Gamez

    1 FT, 1.1 ITB

    Thanks

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Sell Bertrand. You don't need double SOU D and Bertrand doesn't worth more than Yoshida.

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        This

      2. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        was thinking this too mate... who for? chelsea def?

        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 16 days ago

          Bertrand > Jones

          * There isn’t any better defender at this price range. Although their though matches in GW10 & 11, then they got nice fixtures. Also, you’ll be able to upgrade with that money ITB.

          Bertrand > Azpi is your other possible transfer.

          * Alonso is too expensive while Luiz gets booked (every) single game — 0.7 cheaper than Azpi, but I don’t like him.

          I think you have to decide who to buy from these two.

          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 16 days ago

            agreed, azpi was first choice for myself - cheers!!

            1. arndff_
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 16 days ago

              Don’t know for how long Foster is sidelined, but you can think to sell him next GW. WBA’s fixtures ain’t that good too.

              Your options are:
              - Fabianski;
              - Pope;
              - Hart.

              Check who rotates best with Elliot and have in mind that Pope could be benched as soon as Heaton returns.

  7. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Ben Davies > Phil Jones Yes or no

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Hmm not yet, can you remove anyone else? I'm getting rid of Bellers, for example

    2. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      i'm condsidering this. annoying they won't play before his price rise though

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Spurs have a tough run

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      If Rose returns and stays fit i think Davies will be rotated, but ogc we don´t know wether Rose wil stay fit nor will we know how they rotate. If the rotation is Davies PL and Rose CHL then fine. I did the move already. Going against my only principle in doing early transfers and that is to not trade in someone who is a injury risk-). But i think Jones will not play tomorrow so should be fine i guess.

  8. Goat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Start 2:

    (A)Bavies (LIV)
    (B)Choupo (BOU)
    (C)Gross (whu)

    Currently on A and B

    1. boogle
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Agreed. What do you think to my question above? 🙂

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah A+B I think too.

  9. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Hi all, our new pod is out!

    We talk the scramble for City assets and the solid United defence as we reflect on GW8

    Enjoy!

    http://whogottheassist.com/pod-13-gameweek-8-city-warning

    1. Agent P
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Hey. Will have a look at it

      Cheers

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers AP, hope you enjoy!

    2. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Thanks mate. Will look into it, when I get home. Cheers.

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Top man, thanks!

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Thanks.Will look into it.

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers dude!

  10. Agent P
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Can anyone tell me how can I have a league updated every week with only that week scores? different thanks for different gw wrt that he points only .

    Eg : in gw 7 X scored 45 and Y scored 56. Y should be at top

    In gw8 X scored 65 , Y scored 34 . X should be at top

    Same as Torresmagic's LMS.

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      have to ask TM when he's on

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      TM not here.

  11. radawson
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Would you do Cedric > Jones (-4)?

    Jones looks incredible value and Southampton look terrible. One of those transfers that I'll just keep putting off due to other issues.....

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Be tempted, I'm taking out Bellerin for Jones on a -4 so I think Cedric out is justified - could be an instant repayment from Hud game and for the long term having rep in that defence looks a good idea!

    2. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah I think SOU decided they want to score more, so their D might struggle a bit. I would do it, but that's just me. Hard to justify it with those fixtures though.

    3. Kavorka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      NO

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Not for -4.

    5. Tcheco
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Never a defender for -4

    6. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Decent fixtures in the next three. Don't feel it is worth a -4.

    7. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Jones has been killing me also. I rage tranferred him in for Otamendi which I think I could yet regret. Allows for 3 attacking city which is the way I gave chosen to go. I see your dilemma but if you want jones someone must make way and hopefully before this weekends cleanie...

  12. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Any changes you would do to this team? 1Ft and 0 mill in the bank.

    Elliot
    Davies Stones Wimmer
    Coutinho D.Silva Richarlison Choupo
    Lukaku(c) Kane Jesus

    Krul; RLC, Mbemba, Ward

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Save it 🙂

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers Individual

    2. le flem
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      No, saving a transfer will prove useful in gw 10

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        thanks le flem

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Roll it.

    4. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Same as what others have set. Keep, team is fine.

  13. CRO KLOPP
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Who do you think will go to WC?
    1) Croatia - Greece
    2) NI - Switzerland
    3) Ireland - Denmark
    4) Sweden - Italy

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Croatia
      Switzerland
      Denmark
      Italy

  14. VFORVANDETA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Croatia
    Switzerland
    Denmark
    Italy

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Salah > Stirling for free?

    I have Jesus already.

    Thoughts?

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      I wouldn't. Sterling on a great run but still think overall Salah will be the better pick.

    2. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      You disgust me

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Might have to wild card 🙁

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        I agree being a red fan too 🙁

  16. Is Kane Ditchable Over Next Four?
    Awesom-o
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Think Kane has to go for the next 4 games,

    Liverpool H
    Man Utd A
    Crystal Palace H
    Arsenal A

    To be honest West Brom at Wembley after that doesn't look great either, Pulis and his rugby team are more than capable of parking the bus as other teams have done to Spurs with great effect.

    I've got Jesus and Vardy already, depending how these Champions League games go it could be Morata or Aguero coming in.

    1. Tcheco
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah he's horrible

    2. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Couldn't disagree more. Those fixtures aren't half as bad as being made out:

      Liverpool - will be an open game. Liverpool will come to play football and that will suit Kane and Spurs. Expecting a 2-2 or 3-2 result.

      Man United - will be a tough fixture but still don't see a United clean sheet.

      Crystal Palace - the Kane-Wembley chat will be a thing of the past after this game.

      Arsenal - derby, away from home, against a somewhat frail looking defence.

      1. Fpldonny
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        In addition to this, Kane is (probably) the best striker in the league and score against anyone any time!

        1. SuperMane Returns
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 16 days ago

          This

      2. Awesom-o
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        They said Bournemouth would play an open game and it would be perfect for Kane, they didn't and it wasn't. Liverpool's results against top sides last season:

        Arsenal 3-4 Liverpool
        Spurs 1-1 Liverpool
        Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool
        Everton 0-1 Liverpool
        Man Utd 1-1 Liverpool
        Man City 1-1 Liverpool

        Very little evidence to suggest Liverpool will play an open, expansive game at Wembley.

        Man Utd defence that has 7/8 clean sheets

        Palace are dreadful but so were Swansea and Bournemouth. They will park the bus which Spurs have struggled against in every game, even Barnsley in the cup.

        Arsenal is a derby, could go either way but you'd be a very brave manager to captain him.

        I'm struggling to see the argument for keeping him

        1. Freddo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 16 days ago

          Liverpool haven't won a game in weeks, they are not going to Spurs to play for a point, Klopp needs a win more than anything and he only knows one way to play.

          That fact that he's talking about resting players in the CL tells you exactly how he's viewing the Spurs game, he's going to Wembley for 3 points.

          1. Awesom-o
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 16 days ago

            Look at last season's results. They didn't lose any and all but one were low scoring games. That suggests they indeed have more than one way to play.

            1. Freddo
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 16 days ago

              No it doesn't, it just means they played teams good enough to hold them off.

              I was at the Emirates for that 3-4, would not be surprised to see a similar game as neither side will feel inferior to the other to change their game.

              1. Awesom-o
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 16 days ago

                "No it doesn't, it just means they played teams good enough to hold them off."

                As were Liverpool, the main criticism of Liverpool is they just attack and can't defend.

                But those results prove when they play the bigger fixtures they do actually know how to defend.

                The issue for Liverpool is the lesser sides.

        2. SuperMane Returns
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 16 days ago

          Everton ....top team ? LOL

          1. VFORVANDETA
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 16 days ago

            This 😀

          2. Awesom-o
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 16 days ago

            Top 6 last season and a top fixture for them.

            This season they obviously aren't lol

            1. Freddo
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 16 days ago

              Nice post mate, go with you gut, sell Kane, you don't need to convince others to go with you unless off course you're just trying to convince yourself.

              1. Awesom-o
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 16 days ago

                It's not getting rid of Kane that I need convincing on, he's isn't getting the armband 3/4 of the next game weeks so he's off like Lukaku went weeks ago.

                The question is more about who replaces him. Others have far better fixtures for less money.

        3. Ha.
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 16 days ago

          I can't provide you any evidence to the contrary, but can't see past an open game. Both teams will hit each other on the counter. P.S. Can't help but laugh at the Everton inclusion.

          Liverpool aside, United have not played anyone of great difficulty and so it's unsurprising they have a high number of cleansheets. They also owe a lot to DDG and even with the best will in the world this is not sustainable.

          Didn't say anything about captaincy. Not one of those who believes you have to captain your most expensive player. Lukaku and Morata both have a great fixture that week.

          You've obviously made up your mind, and so have I, but Kane has had 28 shots at home. His conversion rate is statistically lower than it should be and it's only a matter of time before that changes.

      3. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        He always scores vs Arsenal

    3. HALFSPACE
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Loool

    4. FFSbet.com
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Still better than BOU,SWA,BUR at home,cant be worse.

    5. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Davies and Trippier back will make a big difference

    6. Goat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      If morata and aguero weren’t injured the last few games it would be so much easier to do

    7. Shreyasbirajdar26
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Actually contemplating the same thing.
      Main thing with Kane over those fixtures is we wont be captaining him in those games. And even if he does score big, wont get that hurt as there wont be many who'll be captaining him.
      But not sure who to get in. Morata seems like an option but not convinced.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        This

        1. Shreyasbirajdar26
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          Sarcasm?

      2. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        I hate this "we" stuff. Speak for yourself.

        I may well captain him this week. And I almost certainly will in GW11 when he seems the outstanding option to me.

        1. Shreyasbirajdar26
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          Hope it pays off for you. 🙂

      3. Awesom-o
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        That’s what people forget, who on earth is going to captain him over the next two games? He is very unlikely to punish you by ditching him.

        The problem is who to bring in. I have Jesus and Vardy. It’s annoying Morata and Aguero are both returning from injury, both have far better fixtures.

        1. Shreyasbirajdar26
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          We seem to have the same front 3. Kane jesus vardy
          Tempted by morata. Might just do it.
          Though Last time i bought morata he only played 30 mins. Thats why im hesitating! 😛

          1. Awesom-o
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            Last time I brought him in he played 2 and scored 4 😉 the injury the next game was annoying though.

            You were unlucky last time, I’m taking the plunge just hoping prices don’t change before tonight so I can see if any info comes from the press conferences.

    8. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Nahhhhh

  17. Mikkman
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    What to do? 1 FT and 1.8 itb

    Elliot
    Jones, Naughton, Ward, Otamendi
    Alli, Atsu, Sterling, Mkhi
    Kaku, Kane

    Foster, Mbemba, Ramsey, Quaner

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Ramsey to Zaha/Richarlison.And bench Ward vs City.

      1. Mikkman
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Great option, thanks!

  18. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Looking at GW10 fixtures
    Morata (bou) or Salah/Cout (HUD) looks the best option.

    City against Brom away & United vs Spurs.

    Looks like I should be lining up the Jesus to Morata move soon but looks to early get Morata in this week?

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Keep Jesus this GW and monitor Morata's situation.

      Salah/Cout is 50/50 for me.

    2. Freddo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Aguero got a massive haul as C at West Brom last year, pretty sure City scored 4 with him getting 2.

      Not sure that's such a bad fixture.

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      In the same boat about Morata. Maybe next week imo.

  19. Oven Glover
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Disappointed with Leicester’s- and Vardy’s performances yesterday.
    However, there’s quite a few fixtures that suits Vardy and the Foxes (where they can take advantage on the counter) coming up.

    Are you keeping or getting rid?

    1. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Hold

      1. Oven Glover
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        I’m holding. Can’t make a decent move without hits and I think he’ll come good over this run if Leicester can get their act together.

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Might get rid for Morata, maybe week after

    3. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      I will give him one week. If he will not produce anything against Swansea away I probably sell him.

  20. Harper_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    GTG?

    Fabs | Elliot
    Alonso | Davies | Stones | Ward | Hunemeire
    Salah | Sterling | Richarlison | Choupo | RLC
    Kane | Jesus | Vardy

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah.Good team.

  21. Margarido
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    @Pierce35

    Seen your post days ago, regarding price rises in UCL:
    A bit late, but just want to let you know that prices change after this GW3, so its optimal to WC now and catch the ones that are doing really good , and sell the ones who disappointed...

    Hope it helped

  22. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    A) Aguero, Richarlison (+.0.6m)
    B) Morata, Sterling

    1. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      B

    2. Oven Glover
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      What difference will the .6 make for your team? Could help with a tough decision like this.

      1. Stimps
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Better defender than 4.5, Joselu to Abraham, Coutinho to Salah etc?

  23. kfreeman93
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Alli & Ritchie to Coutinho + Richarlison for -4?

    1. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      No. Wait until next week and do it for free

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        This

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yes.

  24. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Scout cast tonight?

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        Ta! Missed it

  25. GXNG
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Wait a second, in order for City to play 2 up to they need to play a 3-5-2 formation to have Fernandinho, KDB and Silva in midfield. This means they need to play 3 at the back, which they can't atm with Kompany out (unless they play Mangala). They also have to play Delph as a wingback which isn't ideal. What I'm trying to say is for City to play a 3-5-2 system, they will have to play both Mangala and Delph. Although Pep may not have a problem with doing so, he's just seen the best performance from his team in a 4-3-3. I think he will be playing a 4-3-3 more often than a 3-5-2. This makes Aguero & Jesus worse options whereas Sterling & Sane become much better options. All just my opinion. 🙂

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Stop trying to logically guess Peps motives it doesn't work

    2. Rik Waller
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      All very true. However, previously he has played Jesus in the wide position instead of Sane. Maybe he has realised the benefit of Sane in that position though and therefore, it's between Jesus and Aguero for the top spot. Kun would probably be his favourite making Jesus a risk too expensive to take.

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      No one knows Pep.He'll play Yaya and Gundo next week.

  26. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    1FT and 1.5m ITB. Please pick one out of:

    A)Suttner->Jones
    B)J.Ayew->Abraham (sideways, I know)
    C)Both (-4)

    Thanks.

    1. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      B

  27. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    Alli + Vardy -> Silva + Morata for -4?

    Or just the first one?

    1. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Alli->Silva

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 16 days ago

        This

  28. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    What to do with this lot? Jones in?

    1FT 0.8 ITB

    Elliot
    Naughton, Otamendi, Kola, Davies
    Salah, Silva, Atsu
    Jesus, Kane, Lukaku

    Krul, TC, Hun, Chalobah

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Trying to get Jones in myself.

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Yes, as a season keeper.

  29. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    T.Carroll > Delph?

    1. Oven Glover
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      No

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      Use up a City option? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  30. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 16 days ago

    A. Joselu --> Abraham
    B. Foster --> Hart (have Elliott)
    C. Neither
    Thanks.

    1. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 16 days ago

      A