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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 10 – Part One

Riyad Mahrez is handed a central support spot in Claude Puel’s first match in charge of Leicester City. Gylfi Sigurdsson drops to the Everton bench as temporary manager David Unsworth tinkers with his tactics, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes a return to the Crystal Palace teamsheet to provide a last-gasp assist in the draw with West Ham.

Here’s part one of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 10, with one eye on what’s to come over the midweek European matches and the weekend.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal; Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Kolasinac (Holding 78); Ozil, Sanchez; Lacazette (Giroud 81). Subs not used: Wilshere, Walcott, Iwobi, Coquelin, Macey.

  • What we saw: Unsurprisingly, Arsene Wenger named the same line-up that beat Everton 5-2 for the home encounter against Swansea City. Sead Kolasinac was forced off with an ongoing hip problem late on, with Rob Holding coming on in central defence, allowing Nacho Monreal to shift across to left wing-back.
  • What we learned: With the Gunners facing a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, Wenger could consider making a change or two in central midfield. But given the recent form of Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, it’s unlikely that either Francis Coquelin or Mohamed Elneny will be brought into the starting XI to partner Granit Xhaka. Monreal provides cover at left wing-back should Kolasinac be ruled out against City, with Holding then the option to come into central defence. The Bosnian’s injury is said to be a recurring issue, though, and he is expected to retain his start at the Etihad Stadium.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, left wing-back, central midfield

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; S Cook, Ake, Francis; Smith, L Cook, Surman, Daniels; Stanislas (Pugh 63); Afobe (Wilson 74), Defoe (Ibe 46). Subs not used: Boruc, Gosling, Arter, Mousset.

  • What we saw: Having favoured a four-man defence in recent matches, Eddie Howe switched back to a three-man backline for the visit of Chelsea to the Vitality Stadium. Steve Cook was recalled at centre-half, while Junior Stanislas was deployed in a central attacking midfield role behind the front pairing of Jermain Defoe and Benik Afobe in a 3-4-1-2 formation. But the Cherries boss decided to change to a 3-4-3 at half-time, with Jordon Ibe replacing Defoe. The substitute operated on the right of the front three as Stanislas moved across to the left.
  • What we learned: With Bournemouth still struggling for results, Howe is continuing to experiment with different systems. His side travel to Newcastle United on Saturday, so there is a good chance he reverts back to a 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1 formation. Stanislas and Afobe were both forced off and are early doubts for the weekend, with the former’s recurrence of a groin complaint a major concern that is set to rule him out for several weeks. Elsewhere, Howe will be desperate for Josh King to recover from a back injury as Defoe continues to struggle for form. The likes of Ibe, Marc Pugh and Lys Mousset provide attacking alternatives, while Callum Wilson is now also pressing for a starting role. At the back, Steve Cook is the likeliest to drop back to the bench should Howe opt for a four-man defence.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, flanks, attacking midfield, forwards

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Bong; Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, Izquierdo (March 87); Gross (Brown 84); Murray. Subs not used: Hemed, Goldson, Schelotto, Krul, Suttner.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton was another manager who named an unchanged starting XI, following the Seagulls’ 3-0 win over West Ham United. Pascal Gross was used in more of a central support role against Southampton, though, seeing Brighton line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Gaetan Bong was again preferred to Markus Suttner at left-back.
  • What we learned: After another encouraging performance, changes aren’t expected for Saturday’s trip to Swansea City. Solly March provides a strong alternative on the left wing, but Jose Izquierdo may well keep hold of his starting berth. Similarly, Tomer Hemed will have to remain patient in order to steal the lone striker spot back from the in-form Glenn Murray. Bong looks to have won his manager’s confidence leaving Suttner potentially frozen out for now.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Left wing, left-back

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger; Zappacosta, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Alonso; Pedro (Drinkwater 79), Hazard (Willian 85) Morata (Batshuayi 79). Subs not used: Caballero, Cahill, Christensen, Ampadu.

  • What we saw: Antonio Conte decided to hand a first league start to Davide Zappacosta at right wing-back. This saw Cesar Azpilicueta move back into central defence as Gary Cahill dropped to the bench. The Blues ended the match at Bournemouth in a 3-5-1-1 formation, with Willian stationed just behind lone striker Michy Batshuayi, while Danny Drinkwater came on in central midfield to make his first Premier League appearance for the champions.
  • What we learned: Cahill’s omission at the Vitality Stadium was likely influenced by Tuesday’s Champions League visit to Roma, though the Blues captain did perhaps struggle against Watford in Gameweek 9. Cahill was also rested at Stoke City prior to the tip to Atletico Madrid, and it appears that this could be a regular ploy by Conte prior to away ties. But the manager’s confidence in Zappacosta will have increased after the clean sheet against the Cherries, perhaps promoting further rotation. The Roma clash is set to come too soon for Victor Moses, with a return after the international break the most likely outcome. He is set to sit out for Man United’s visit, though N’Golo Kante could return. The midfielder has trained today ahead of tomorrow’s tie but could be preserved for Sunday’s clash. If available for United’s visit, Conte may consider using a 3-5-1-1, starting Kante, Cesc Fabregas and Tiemoue Bakayoko in the middle of the park, leaving Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata in attack, relegating Pedro to the bench.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right wing-back, central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Speroni; Ward (Sako 62), Tomkins, Dann, van Aanholt (Fosu-Mensah 12); Milivojevic, Cabaye, Loftus-Cheek; Townsend, Schlupp; Zaha. Subs not used: Hennessey, Delaney, Kelly, Puncheon, Riedewald.

  • What we saw: Roy Hodgson once again turned to a 4-4-2 formation for the home fixture against West Ham United, although he was forced into changes. Mamadou Sakho (calf) and James McArthur (knock) were both ruled out, seeing James Tomkins and Ruben Loftus-Cheek come into the side. But Hodgson was also forced into an early reshuffle after Patrick van Aanholt sustained a hamstring injury. Timothy Fosu-Mensah came on at left-back but then switched flanks upon the introduction of Bakary Sako just after the hour-mark as Joel Ward made way. Sako took up the right wing role, with Loftus-Cheek moving over to the left as Jeffrey Schlupp slotted into the left-back berth.
  • What we learned: Much now depends on the fitness of Sakho and Van Aanholt for Palace’s trip to Spurs on Sunday. Tomkins would seem set to continue alongside Scott Dann if Sakho’s setback keeps him sidelined, while Schlupp, Fosu-Mensah and Ward are versatile enough to deputise if, as expected, Van Aanholt misses out. Loftus-Cheek could be utilised on the left if Schlupp is moved into defence. Intriguingly, Julian Speroni started his third consecutive match on Saturday and now looks to be Hodgson’s first choice goalkeeper ahead of Wayne Hennessey.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, full-backs, flanks

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford, Kenny, Jagielka, Williams, Baines, Mirallas (Niasse 46), Davies, Gueye, Lennon (Beningime 46), Rooney (Sigurdsson 74), Calvert-Lewin. Subs not used: Schneiderlin, Holgate, Lookman, Robles.

  • What we saw: Caretaker manager David Unsworth switched to an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to Leicester City, with Aaron Lennon (right) and Kevin Mirallas (left) starting out wide. Tom Davies was preferred to Morgan Schneiderlin at the base of midfield, while Jonjoe Kenny started at right-back once again. But after falling 2-0 behind by half-time, Unsworth decided to bring on Beni Baningime and Oumar Niasse for Mirallas and Lennon. Those changes saw the Toffees switch to a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, with Niasse joining Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front. Baningime operated as the defensive midfielder, with Idrissa Gueye and Davies on the sides of a midfield diamond. Gylfi Sigurdsson took over from Wayne Rooney at the tip of the diamond for the final 16 minutes.
  • What we learned: In an effort to address Everton’s failings in front of goal, Unsworth went on the attack at the King Power Stadium. But after abandoning the idea of wingers at half-time, there remains little certainty as to how the Toffees will line up against Watford on Sunday. In a 4-2-3-1, the starting XI could be similar to the side that faced the Foxes, with Ademola Lookman an alternative out wide, and Niasse a different option to Calvert-Lewin up front. Nikola Vlašić was omitted – apparently for tactical reasons – on Sunday, and he could come back into the frame. Sigurdsson will also be seeking a return having played every minute of the previous seven Gameweeks prior to Ronald Koeman’s departure. Schneiderlin will be another pushing for a recall in the midfield engine room, while Mason Holgate in the main alternative in defence, either at right-back or centre-back. Fellow defender Michael Keane is dealing with an infection following his recent foot injury. He will be assessed ahead of the Hornets visit.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders, central midfield, flanks, attacking midfield, forwards

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith (Hadergjonaj 69), Jorgensen, Schindler, Lowe; Hogg; Van La Parra (Kachunga 33), Williams (Mounie 69), Mooy, Ince; Depoitre. Subs not used: Malone, Cranie, Quaner, Green.

  • What we saw: The Terriers lined up in a 4-1-4-1 system against Liverpool, with Jonathan Hogg stationed just in front of the back four, leaving Danny Williams and Aaron Mooy further forward in central midfield. Rajiv van La Parra was recalled on the right side of midfield in place of Elias Kachunga, but that change was reversed during the first half after the former picked up a groin problem. David Wagner switched to a 4-4-2 for the final 20 minutes, with Steve Mounie joining Laurent Depoitre in attack.
  • What we learned: With Huddersfield hosting West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Wagner could well switch back to his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. If Van La Parra is ruled out, Abdelhamid Sabiri may be an option to start in the No 10 role, though Tom Ince could also take up a central spot. Up front, Mounie could be ready to return to the starting XI in place of Depoitre, although Wagner could also consider starting with both strikers. Tommy Smith was replaced by Florent Haderergjonaj after enduring a tough afternoon at Anfield, but he will be expected to retain his berth at right-back.

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

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Fuchs, Mahrez (Okazaki 75), Ndidi, Iborra, Chilwell (Albrighton 83), Gray, Vardy (Iheanacho 89). Subs not used: King, Hamer, Dragovic, Slimani.

  • What we saw: Claude Puel made two key personnel changes for his first match in charge at home to Everton. Demarai Gray came in to start on the right side of midfield, with Ben Chilwell stationed on the left wing, seeing Riyad Mahrez move into a central support role behind lone striker Jamie Vardy in a 4-2-3-1 system. Marc Albrighton and Shinji Okazaki dropped to the bench.
  • What we learned: After getting off to a convincing start – particularly on the evidence of the first half – Puel may consider naming an unchanged starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Stoke City. Albrighton and Okazaki are viable alternatives, although the decision to move Mahrez centrally, handing Gray just his second start, paid off handsomely.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet; Gomez, Matip, Klavan, Moreno; Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah (Solanke 81), Sturridge 7.5 (Emre Can 74), Firmino (Oxlade-Chamberlain 66). Subs not used: Karius, Woodburn, Robertson, Grujic.

  • What we saw: In the absence of the injured Philippe Coutinho (groin), Jurgen Klopp handed a start to Daniel Sturridge. Meanwhile, with Dejan Lovren picking up a groin problem in the warm-up, Ragnar Klavan was a late replacement in defence. Roberto Firmino moved to the left of the front three to allow Sturridge to start as the central striker, while Georginio Wijnaldum returned to the side in central midfield following a knee injury, replacing Emre Can. The Reds ended the match with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right of the front three, Dominic Solanke as the central striker and Wijnaldum on the left.
  • What we learned: Klopp will hope that Coutinho will be fit to return for Saturday’s trip to West Ham United, although his rest may be extended over the international break. If the Brazilian is in contention, Sturridge looks the player most likely to drop to the bench, allowing Firmino to return as the central striker. That is unless Coutinho is used as part of the three-man midfield, allowing the front three to remain unchanged. Emre Can offers another option in central midfield. After a fourth clean sheet at Anfield, Klavan could get the opportunity to retain his start in central defence, even if Lovren is available.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, left wing, central striker

Manchester City

Starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Delph; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, D Silva; Sane, Gabriel Jesus (Gundogan 82), B Silva (Sterling 61). Subs not used: Bravo, Danilo, Aguero, Mangala, Toure.

  • What we saw: Pep Guardiola made just one adjustment for the trip to West Bromwich Albion, with Gabriel Jesus replacing Sergio Aguero as the central striker following the Argentine’s heavy workload in the two previous matches. Bernardo Silva made a second consecutive start on the right of the front three in the usual 4-1-2-3 formation. Man City ended the match with a packed midfield after Guardiola brought on Ilkay Gundogan for Jesus, leaving Leroy Sane and substitute Raheem Sterling in attack.
  • What we learned: The benching of Aguero was not a huge shock given his involvement in the previous two matches – including the full 120 minutes in the midweek EFL Cup tie. Sterling’s omission was perhaps more of a surprise, despite the fact that he also figured for the full match against Wolves. The winger also sat out Gameweek 9, while Sane has now started five successive league outings. All eyes will now be on Guardiola’s teamsheet for the UEFA Champions League trip to Napoli ahead of Sunday’s home meeting with Arsenal. It’s perhaps unlikely that Bernardo Silva will start against the Gunners, so three from Aguero, Jesus, Sterling and Sane are set to battle it out for the trio of attacking spots. The rest of the starting XI could remain unchanged, with Danilo offering cover in the full-back positions. Vincent Kompany (calf) is close to a return with the central defender set to return following the international break.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Flanks, central striker

Part two of Line-up Lessons, detailing the remaining ten teams, will follow tomorrow.

799 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey my man. What a player. Thanks a lot Arsene.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      So wasteful , but getting forward so much he has to hit sometimes. WD Dreams

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sold him 2 weeks ago. Lol at me

  2. rogerbarton
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Seeing the rush to Daniels... is it really worth it? He's traditionally been a great FPL pick and they have a good run of fixtures. But... they've got 7 points in 10 and 2 wins all season. Who's to say easy fixtures will equate to good results?

    1. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Don't need results, just Daniels goals.

      1. Boxwoods
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This. Plus assists. No reason to doubt Daniels can replicate last two seasons’ attacking threat.

      2. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Aye. Assuming no other injuries Im moving Mbemba up to Daniels on Friday. A full bench! I may even play him.

  3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Cork to get an assist or a goal to get me 60+ points this week.

    #pleasehappen

  4. Double Entry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts appreciated, Thanks..

    Elliot
    Dunk Jones Ward
    Salah Eriksen Richar Sterling
    Aguero Kane Chicarito

    Foster Mbemba Naughton TC

    A Chica > Abraham
    B Mbemba > Daniels
    C Save

    £1.5m itb, keeping Kane even if out of the Palace game.

  5. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What the hell is going on in Hollywood?! Kevin Spacey now????

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Eyes on the road driver

    2. Coot
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He doesn't remember it though so sincerest apologies and all OK.

      BTW, he's gay. WTF does that have to do with an alleged assault?

      Crazy statement.

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I know, right? He looks so stupid now.

  6. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Abraham or DCL is my burning question...
    Or neither and go 3 heave up front

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Heavy*

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not convinced on either yet, can it wait ?

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Abraham if I had to pick.

    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Abraham out of these two

    5. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I have DCL and will move to Abraham unless he does something in the next game.

  7. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance Chris Wood might play this eve?

  8. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Deeney's pumpkin squeezing practice on Allen?

  9. 824545201
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    City lineup settled? Nice jokes guys real funny.

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, I've corrected that. To be fair, it's almost one slot rather than several positions up for grabs. It's five players, four slots.

      The back four and central midfield both appear nailed on. In many ways, in terms of positions, this is the most settled we've seen City for a good while.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Surely it's 5 players and 3 slots?
        Defence picks itself so do KDB Fernandinho and D.Silva

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 17 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry, really struggling with health currently. The labyrinthitis has me permanently feeling sick and fuzzy in the head - really struggled on Facebook live today. ScoutCast appearance at risk again, I'm afraid.

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            No worries Mark get well soon

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks. In week three of this now. Driving me round the bend.

              1. fedolefan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                The international break is coming up at the right time.

              2. Lanley Staurel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                You sure its labyrinthitis? I was misdiagnosed once and eventually got properly diagnosed as having BPPV.

          2. Fingerspitzengefühl
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Take your time and get well soon. Hope to see you back on the FPL pre gameweek video 🙂

          3. Holy See
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Had to google it, never heard of it. Get well soon!

          4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Blimey. Hope that you are able to sort that. Get well soon, Mark.

          5. RedLightning
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Get well soon, Mark!

  10. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Mee goal, assist, cs, and 3bps

    Please god.

    Also, pope cleanie+ 6 saves + 2bps

    That is all.

    1. foley200
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      2-0 Newcastle incoming

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah desperate week , gimme the unthinkable

    3. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      12 Pope saves, Lascelles goal will do.

      1. foley200
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        A boring MNF 0-0 will do me, have Elliot and tarko

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Well, yeah, that too.

  11. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Disaster for me. Shipped out Davis, Jones, Sterling
    Free Hit Team: 41 STP: Elliot
    Old Team: 48 STP: Elliot, Mee

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah looks like most FH teams were a fail. But did look a great time if you had issues. On another day .... ah well gotta move on hey

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Free Hit team - 40 so far
      Old team - 63 so far

      1. Wag the Drog
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        geesh

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Old team after transfers that were made: 55
      Old team had I saved FT: 58
      FH Team (Pope, Mee to play): 45

      Epic Fail

      :'(

  12. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    For the Sky game, is it worth using a transfer and getting Pope in before tonight's game? Currently have Lossl in goal.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Take Lossl and run with it.

      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        So have no one for tonight's game?

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          If you can't get excited about Burnley V Newcastle all by itself... 😉

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure how the sky game works but if you have a transfer to burn then why not

  13. SH
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would you Kane,Silva,Choupo > Morata,Salah,Zaha for a -4?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Bit early. Kane fit Kane stays. Kane out looks great

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Unless Kane is out for a while, I don't think it's worth it.

  14. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    As soon as Newcastle score all interest will be lost and the TV will be out the window

    Anyone else?

    Grrr.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      not quite , a Wardinho brace will still be on the cards

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        meh hope not, opted for Mee and Pope on a terrible week to FH.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Pope left to play hoping for a cleanie

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yep Pope and Mee myself

    3. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nah, Lascelles will be doing the scoring and Pope will be doing all the saving.

      P.S. Will be watching all the way to the end for my likely 4 points given all the optimism and hype.

  15. Ode
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Salah has to be my captain next week if Kane is doubtful to start against Palace. Liverpool will end Bilic's career at West Ham

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not a clue who mine will be if Kane is out probably Vardy/Silva

  16. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is considering DSilva out for Sane in, asking for rotation trouble?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah definitely, I have Sane and I certainly wouldn't be switching to him from Silva.

      Too much risk

    2. Coot
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Of course it is. But the question should be, who will score more overall?

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yep . But Sane can score in 1 what Silva can in 2 . Risk/reward really

    4. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yup. Silva as safe as it gets for City?

    5. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Kind of. Any other way to get Sané?

  17. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Which one from each pair would you play?

    a) Jones (che)
    b) Dunk (swa)

    1) Gross (swa)
    2) Diouf (LEI)

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Groß Jones

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers man. Was on the same two.

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      a1

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      What kind of moron would have Diouf?

      *Don't look at my team* *Don't look at my team* *Don't look at my team*

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Well, I had Tammy, but it meant a 4.4m defender. The scout picks turned my head with their Dann suggestion and so downgraded Tammy to Diouf to get Dann in. Oh well. Bad but I have a plan in place to get rid of Dann in 3 weeks time for a Che defender and Tammy would have put that at risk.

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I'm not even going to bother rationalising why I brought him.

          The fact the transfer happened at 2AM is all you need to know.

          1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Cos he scored in previous 3 - so he know where net is (thats my excuse)

          2. fedolefan
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            He isn't a horror pick. Thing is, he needs to be involved in the first goal at home. Else, Stoke are just capable of shutting up shop. Not too dissimilar from Tammy in my view.

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              ...but having a striker as a wing back is a worry. I only got him in as I thought he had been moved back up top after last game.

              1. fedolefan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah, so he's not playing there anymore? Who replaces him? Yikes.

                1. fedolefan
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  *moves Diouf to second on the bench.

                2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Not from what I saw on MOTD but in better news he did seem high up the pitch. The odd assist will do me or something from a set piece..

                  1. fedolefan
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 5 months ago

                    Watching the highlights now...lol

                    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
                      • 10 Years
                      6 years, 5 months ago

                      Look away in the last minute when Adam can give him a tap in but is a greedy g*t instead

            2. Fred54
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              I jest, in isolation it was an okay move.

              Our problem now is that Mark Hughes in his infinitive wisdom has decided to play him in a weird WB position thus negated the attacking threat he showed in the previous games.

              Take a look at his AVG position map.

              1. Fred54
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                *Too slow*

              2. fedolefan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                I had both Richarlison and Diouf from that game, so those 1 pointers meant I had no interest whatsoever in torturing myself and watching the highlights. Doing so now though.

  18. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I've got 2FTs burning a hole and 0.2m.. what would you do here?

    Foster/Eliiot
    Jones/ Monreal/ Naughton/ Mariappa/ Hunemeier
    Silva/ Eriksen/ Sterling/ Choupo/ Carroll
    Kane/ Morata/ Jesus

  19. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I'm getting tired of having to rely on Newcastle to make my GW moderately respectable...

  20. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    People bringing in Daniels, wait till the end of the week as he could well be 4.8m, been hovering over a price drop for a number of weeks

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      People bringing in Daniels, don't do so because he is going to drop in price.

      P.S. I want all the points for myself.

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What points? A series of 1 and 2-pointers? ;P

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          That's 2 more than what Dann got me this week.

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he'll fall now, with interest in him increasing.

      1. BrutalLogiC
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        yes him and Mee have been falling from current prices forever but they never drop!

      2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        We'll see, I hope he does, would love to grab him for 4.8m

  21. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Mbemba or Cork off the bench for me #squaddepth

  22. Holy See
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Yedlin, Elliot, Ritchie & Mee tonight. That's about 4-10 pts in real money. A Ritchie pen miss would make it a bit less. Couple of bookings. Gotta be posiitive!

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I want a cheeky 1 - 1, without any of that lot involved. 😉

      1. Holy See
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Charming! 😉

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          So my wife tells me ... 😉

          1. Holy See
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            I bet she says lots of the loveliest things about you!

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Not normally, no. 😆

              1. Holy See
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Well, she doesn't know you as I do 😀

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  😆

      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You cant always get what you want...

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          ... but if you try, sometimes ...

          You get what you need!!! - Mick Jagger. 😉

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Im trying damn 🙂

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              You're very trying, it's true! 😉

              1. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                🙂 I know

                1. Debauchy
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Birds of a feather eh

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 5 months ago

                    Indeed we are. 😀

                    1. Debauchy
                      • 11 Years
                      6 years, 5 months ago

                      🙂

          2. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Does he really need a 22 year old though? 😉

  23. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Keeping an eye on damari Gray and Callum Wilson. The latter could be a good Tammy alternative

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Having had Wilson in my team for a substantial period last season, I would advise against it.

      1. Rash
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Never owned him as he always seems to be injured.. but when he isn't he seems to score

  24. EnoughisEnoughFFS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    2-0 Burnley with 2 x Ben mee headers

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      2 Ben Mee headed assists for 2 Stephen Ward bicycle kicks

  25. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Shouldn't we start screaming HOOOOOOLD for both teams already?
    Tarkowski owner here.
    The way this gw has gone (31 pts for me), the rotten cherry on top of it will be a 1-1 draw, just to destroy everyone's clean sheet..

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      To be honest, the way the GW has gone (39 for me but with a -8 so same as you), I'd take a 1-1 and 2 points for my defenders. As long as it's not 2 goals or more...

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Elliot and Ward , HOOOOOOOOLD is good 🙂

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Morata

    "Alvaro Morata: "I don't see myself in London for very long. It is too big, too much stress".

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I agree with him, that's why I moved away this year.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah looks a rather wimpish sort

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He will be flagged soon then, 75% chance of playing

      1. Holy See
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        25% chance of moving house.

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          This 😛

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Morata should keep his mouth shut, Everton might bid for him and then he would really go down the pan.

  27. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

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

    Foster Brady Carroll Gamez

    1 FT, 1.1 ITB

    I played my FH chip this week and it didn't pay off, now im left with my previous team which I feel needs a bit of surgery... any suggestions??

    Time for the wildcard??

    Thanks

    (2)

    1. Millie7
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe wildcard...

  28. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    In big trouble people...any suggestions would be Fantastic!!

    Elliot - (foster)
    Stones - Jones - Naughton - (Mbemba) - (Fonte)
    Hazard - Silva - Salah - Ritchie - (Carrol)
    Aguero - Lacazette - Calvert

    2.3 itb and 1 ft

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Laca to Kane, if fit. Easy. If not I'd consider doing DCL to Tammy or getting in Daniels for Fonte.

    2. Jsadler95
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Don't see why you're in big trouble your team looks fine to me. Lacazette to Kane and you're good to go I'd say. Other things I'd personally contemplate is changing over the next few weeks is Foster, Fonte and Mbemba. Maybe Pope, Moreno/Simpson and Dunk?

      1. Millie7
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        thanks lads, i was getting scared of the man utd vs chelsea and city vs arsenal clashes

  29. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Best wc for gw 12-to end of this year?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I would definitely NOT wait till the end of the year, its a rotation central heavy period and a lottery in itself. Also don't WC just for the sake of it, if the team's fine then leave it and if all you do is a -8 with a WC then so be it.

      1. PocketZola
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Fab
        Kola monreal Maguire mee
        Rrik silva sterling richar
        Kaku morata

        Sub.Elliot,Rangel,rlc,mounie

        1ft, 2.3itb

        I want jones, de gea, kane and get rid of mounie

  30. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I don't know how I managed this, but I got 3 players in tonight's game.