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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 24 – Part One

Antonio Conte reverts to 3-4-2-1 and hands Willian a role alongside Eden Hazard in Chelsea’s rout of Brighton.

Wayne Rooney drops to the bench as Sam Allardyce turns to Gylfi Sigurdsson as his No 10 in Theo Walcott’s first outing for Everton.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola opts for Oleksandr Zinchenko to help solve Man City’s left-back conundrum, with Danilo named on the bench for the visit of Newcastle.

Here’s part one of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 24, with one eye on what’s to come over the midweek Carabao Cup semi-finals, weekend FA Cup fourth round fixtures and beyond.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal (Maitland-Niles 35); Xhaka, Wilshere, Elneny; Ozil (Nelson 72), Lacazette, Iwobi (Kolasinac 83). Subs not used: Ospina, Chambers, Mertesacker, Nketiah.

  • What we saw: With Alexis Sanchez omitted once again ahead of his move to Manchester United, Arsene Wenger opted for a 4-1-2-3 formation. Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal returned at centre-back and left-back respectively, while Mohamed Elneny was recalled as the deep-lying defensive shield. Granit Xhaka moved forward alongside Jack Wilshere ahead of him, while Alex Iwobi and the fit-again Mesut Ozil played either side of Alexandre Lacazette in the front three. Ainsley Maitland-Niles replaced Monreal during the first half after the Spaniard was forced off as a precaution with a hamstring knock. Late on, Sead Kolasinac was brought on in place of Iwobi in an advanced role down the left.
  • What we learned: While the Gunners produced a much improved display, the imminent arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and the possibility of other new faces such as Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang means changes – including tactics – are likely for the Gameweek 25 trip to Swansea City. Aaron Ramsey missed out on the weekend due to illness, but he could provide another central midfield option in south Wales. If Monreal is ruled out, Maitland-Niles may be favoured over Kolasinac at left-back if Wenger sticks with a four-man defence. The Gunners play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night but are out of the FA Cup, making rotation less of a concern when they face the Swans.

Current Status: Slightly unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-back, central midfield, attacking midfield

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; Francis, Cook, Ake; Smith, Cook, Gosling, Daniels; Ibe (Stanislas 62), Wilson, Fraser (King 85). Subs not used: Boruc, Surman, Mousset, Simpson, Taylor.

  • What we saw: Eddie Howe named the same side that beat Arsenal 2-1 for the trip to West Ham United, although Jordon Ibe and Ryan Fraser played slightly wider to form a 3-4-3 formation. Junior Stanislas and Josh King both returned from injury as substitutes, finishing the match either side of central striker Callum Wilson.
  • What we learned: Following another decent performance, Howe could well stick with the 3-4-3 for the Gameweek 25 trip to Chelsea, although with more options at his disposal, the Cherries boss could consider a return to 4-4-1-1. The break should allow Stanislas and King to build up their fitness levels, potentially putting the starts of Ibe and Fraser at risk. King also has the ability to lead the line, so Wilson’s spot may also be slightly vulnerable. Other changes appear unlikely. Andrew Surman and Harry Arter, who missed out last weekend due to illness, provide alternatives in the middle of the park though Lewis Cook has started the last five Premier League matches.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Goldson, Duffy, Dunk; Schelotto, Stephens, Propper, Suttner; Gross (Kayal 68), March (Izquierdo 83); Hemed (Murray 68). Subs not used: Hunemeier, Baldock, Rosenior, Krul.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton decided to match up against Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1 formation, bringing Connor Goldson into a three-man backline. Ezequiel Schelotto and Markus Suttner started in the wing-back roles, while Pascal Gross and Solly March were stationed in central attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Tomer Hemed.
  • What we learned: Hughton’s decision to go for a three-man defence backfired in the 4-0 defeat and, with a trip to Southampton next, it’s likely he’ll revert back to either a 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-3-1 system. Goldson should drop back to the bench, while Bruno and Gaetan Bong could return in place of Schelotto and Suttner in the full-back roles. Anthony Knockaert should come back in on the right wing, with either March or Jose Izquierdo likely to line up on the opposite flank. Glenn Murray may earn a recall as the lone striker in place of Murray, with new club-record signing Jurgen Locadia doubtful due to a hamstring injury.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, flanks, lone striker

Burnley

Starting XI: Pope; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Gudmundsson, Cork, Defour, Arfield (Nkoudou 81); Hendrick (Vokes 81); Barnes (Wells 89). Subs not used: Lindegaard, Long, Lowton, Westwood.

  • What we saw: Sean Dyche kept faith in his usual 4-4-1-1 formation for the home encounter against Manchester United, with Scott Arfield returning from injury to start on the left side of midfield. That allowed Ashley Barnes to move back into the lone striker role vacated by Sam Vokes. Burnley ended the match in a 4-4-2 as they chased a late equaliser, with substitutes Vokes and Nahki Wells up front, while Georges-Kevin Nkoudou and Johann Berg Gudmundsson were stationed out wide.
  • What we learned: With nine days until the trip to Newcastle United, Dyche will hope some of his injured players will return to contention. Chris Wood has missed the last five matches due to a knee problem, however, so Barnes could continue as the lone striker. Left-back Stephen Ward has missed the last seven encounters with a knee injury, but may be closer to a return, perhaps putting Charlie Taylor’s start at risk. Tom Heaton is back in light training but is likely to be eased back into contention after a dislocated shoulder. The extra training time could allow Nkoudou to stake his claim for a first start out wide in place of Arfield.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, left-back, left wing, lone striker

Chelsea

Starting XI: Caballero; Azpilicueta, Christensen (Luiz 58), Rudiger; Moses, Bakayoko, Kante, Alonso (Zappacosta 75); Willian (Musonda 81), Batshuayi, Hazard. Subs not used: Eduardo, Sterling, Ampadu, Barkley.

  • What we saw: Blues boss Antonio Conte rolled out a 3-4-2-1 system for the trip to Brighton, with Willian and Eden Hazard stationed in central attacking midfield roles behind Michy Batshuayi. Andreas Christensen replaced the injured Gary Cahill in central defence, while Willy Caballero made his first start of the season in goal in place of the injured Thibaut Courtois. Christensen was forced off after a clash of heads just before the hour mark, with David Luiz taking his place in the back three.
  • What we learned: With Pedro and Alvaro Morata available for the Gameweek 25 home clash against Bournemouth after serving their one-match bans, Conte will have options to change things up. Much will depend on who he selects in cup matches against Arsenal and Newcastle United over the next seven days, but it’s very likely that Morata will replace Batshuayi as the lone striker. The success of the 3-4-2-1 should mean Conte sticks with that system against the Cherries. Danny Drinkwater (ankle) and Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) offer different options in central midfield if they’re ready to return, while Christensen is expected to be available with Conte insistent that he will train today ahead of Wednesday’s tie. Courtois (ankle) is another who will be expected to face Bournemouth in Gaemweek 25, with his training ground injury described by the club as “minor”.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield, lone striker

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Hennessey; Fosu-Mensah, Kelly, Tomkins, Van Aanholt; McArthur, Milivojevic, Cabaye (Riedewald 89); Sako, Benteke, Zaha. Subs not used: Speroni, Ward, Townsend, Lee, Souare, Kaikai.

  • What we saw: Roy Hodgson went with more of a 4-3-3 formation for the trip to Arsenal, with Wilfried Zaha and Bakary Sako flanking central striker Christian Benteke. Yohan Cabaye returned in central midfield alongside Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur, while the back four stayed unchanged. Cabaye was forced off with an ankle injury late on, with Jairo Riedewald taking his place in a straight swap.
  • What we learned: With Andros Townsend back on the bench following injury, and with over a week until the Gameweek 25 trip to West Ham United, Hodgson could consider returning to a 4-4-2. Townsend and Zaha may start out wide, with Sako partnering Benteke in attack. McArthur provides a more defensive option out wide, while Riedewald is the main alternative in central midfield should Cabaye be ruled out. Joel Ward also has time to build up his fitness levels and could be an option to replace either Timothy Fosu-Mensah or Patrick van Aanholt in the full-back positions. Wayne Hennessey endured a difficult afternoon at the Emirates, so Julian Speroni may push for a recall, while there remains the possibility that Palace will look to bring in a new goalkeeper.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, full-backs, central midfield, flanks

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford, Kenny, Holgate, Williams, Martina: McCarthy (Rooney 62), Schneiderlin: Walcott, Sigurdsson, Vlasic (Bolasie 46): Tosun (Niasse 69). Subs not used: Robles, Keane, Jagielka, Gueye.

  • What we saw: Toffees boss Sam Allardyce kept faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation for the home clash against West Bromwich Albion, although he did make a few changes from the side that lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. Nikola Vlasic was a surprise inclusion on the left wing, with Gylfi Sigurdsson replacing Wayne Rooney in the No 10 role. Theo Walcott made his Everton debut on the right, while Morgan Schneiderlin started in place of Idrissa Gueye at the base of midfield. The other change saw Ashley Williams return in central defence in place of Phil Jagielka. Rooney did enter the fray for the injured James McCarthy, playing in a deep-lying central midfield role.
  • What we learned: McCarthy suffered a horrific broken leg and will miss the rest of the season. Gueye could replace the Republic of Ireland international for the Gameweek 25 home meeting with Leicester City, while Rooney may also be an option, particularly if Big Sam considers switching to a 4-1-4-1 system. However, he has strongly hinted that Sigurdsson or Rooney will be played as a No 10, with both unlikely to line up in the same XI. In central defence, Jagielka and Michael Keane are possible replacements for Williams and Mason Holgate. Allardyce appears to be in the market for a new left-back in the continued absence of the injured Leighton Baines, so Cuco Martina’s start could be under threat should there be a new arrival.

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

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Hadergjonaj, Jorgensen, Schindler, Malone; Hogg (Depoitre 79), Mooy; Van La Parra, Ince (Quaner 56), Pritchard (Sabiri 60); Mounie. Subs not used: Smith, Kongolo, Coleman, Williams.

  • What we saw: Although David Wagner again opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to Stoke City, he did make a number of personnel changes from the side that lost 4-1 to West Ham United. Steve Mounie replaced Laurent Depoitre as the lone striker, while Alex Pritchard made his first start for the Terriers in the No 10 role. Florent Hadergjonaj replaced Tommy Smith at right-back. Huddersfield ended the match in a 4-4-2, with Depoitre joining Mounie up front, while the fit-again Collin Quaner came on as a substitute on the right wing. Abdelhamid Sabiri made his first appearance since Gameweek 12, joining Aaron Mooy in central midfield.
  • What we learned: With the Terriers facing a tough home match-up against Liverpool in Gameweek 25, Wagner could opt for a slightly more defensive approach. Mooy may play as either part of a three-man midfield, alongside Jonathan Hogg and Danny Williams, or in the No 10 role in place of Pritchard. Depoitre could return at the expense of Mounie up front, while Quaner is a viable starter out wide. At the back, Terence Kongolo and, if he’s fit, Chris Lowe will be options to replace Scott Malone at left-back. Smith could also come back in for Hadergjonaj at right-back. The Terriers host Birmingham City in the FA Cup on Saturday, with Wagner expected to shuffle his pack and hand starts to a number of fringe players.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central midfield, flanks, attacking midfield, lone striker

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Amartey, Dragovic, Maguire, Chilwell; Mahrez, James, Ndidi, Albrighton; Okazaki (Gray 64); Vardy (Silva 89). Subs not used: Iheanacho, Hamer, Fuchs, Benalouane, Diabate.

  • What we saw: Claude Puel stuck with the same side that drew 0-0 against Chelsea for the visit of Watford to the King Power Stadium, with the Foxes lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ben Chilwell served a one-match ban in the FA Cup in midweek and came back in for Christian Fuchs at left-back. Midfielder Adrien Silva replaced Jamie Vardy late on, seeing fellow substitute Demarai Gray play the final few minutes as the lone striker.
  • What we learned: With the Leicester side remaining pretty settled, changes aren’t expected for the Gameweek 25 trip to Everton. Danny Simpson and Robert Huth could be close to first-team returns, with the pair perhaps in with a chance of featuring against Peterborough United in the FA Cup on Saturday. Should they start that match, the back four that started last weekend will probably remain unchanged at Goodison Park, with Wes Morgan (hamstring) still a major doubt at this stage. Having started the last three, Matty James seems to be the favoured partner for Wilfred Ndidi in central midfield.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders

Manchester City

Starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, D Silva; Sterling (B Silva 86), Aguero, Sane (Diaz 88). Subs not used: Bravo, Danilo, Mangala, Adarabioyo, Gundogan.

  • What we saw: Pep Guardiola rolled out his usual 4-1-2-3 formation for the home fixture against Newcastle United, with David Silva returning in central midfield at the expense of Ilkay Gundogan. Oleksandr Zinchenko was surprisingly favoured over Danilo to replace the injured Fabian Delph at left-back.
  • What we learned: City face Bristol City and Cardiff City in the EFL Cup and FA Cup respectively over the next seven days before they welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Etihad in Gameweek 25. So while Guardiola should name a similar starting XI against the Baggies, his selections in the next two matches should provide some clues as to whether the likes of Gundogan and Bernardo Silva could be possible starters in Gameweek 25. Delph (knee) is expected to remain sidelined, so Zinchenko may continue to keep out Danilo at left-back. The extra recovery time could also allow Vincent Kompany to regain his fitness and provide another option in central defence. Sergio Aguero’s owners will hope he gets a rest in one of the two cup matches to ensure he starts in Gameweek 25. As witnessed in the recent first-leg clash with Bristol City, Guardiola could utilise Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva in the central striker role in the absence of the injured Gabriel Jesus, who is unlikely to be available to face West Brom.

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

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

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  1. GS456
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Son and Pogba

    Shaqiri And Mahrez (-4)

    1. GS456
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Worth it?

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

        1. Colonel Klink
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          The -4 is the only hesitation. Otherwise, a good trade, def.

          1. GS456
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers lads.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You don't fancy Pogba lining up with Sanchez?....The pair of them must be licking their lips at Pogba's long range passing and Sanchez's movement...A match made in heaven imo...

      1. TheOx95
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Sanchez has notoriously bad movement. All he does is come short for it. You never see him even attempt to run in behind

    3. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would not sell Pogs. Lately, he's been playing a more advanced role also. We've been playing a 4-1-4-1 type system with Pogba and Lingard both as roaming #8s, this tactical tweak is to get Pogba more involved in the final third and it has been working! Now with Alexis in the house too ...

    4. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Pogba but get mahrez thou

  2. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Looking for replacements for Son and Lingard...
    A. Mahrez and Ox
    B. Mahrez and Shaq (-4) meaning Kenny to 4.2 def.
    C. Mahrez and Ibe/Milo, meaning Kenny up to VVD next week.
    D. Leicester crazy - Mahrez and Albrighton.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A if Ox looks good tonight.

      1. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I won’t feel totally comfortable about Ox as an option until transfer window closes.

      1. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think you need worry about anyone buying him

        1. Colonel Klink
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I mean more incoming recruits, but I think you got that.

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Liverpool won´t buy anything this month so his only competitor will be them that are already there. at 5.7 i think he is a risk worth taking, but he won´t play 90mins every week.

    3. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C with ibe. Kenny needs to go anyways so might as well VVD who also has no blank in 28

  3. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) Firmino & Mahrez (3-5-2)
    B) Firmino & Sane (3-5-2)
    C) Aguero & Albrighton (3-5-2)
    D) Aguero & Monreal (4-4-2) (-4)
    E) Aguero & VVD (4-4-2) (-4)

    Rest of Team:

    DDG
    Alonso, Otamendi, Jones
    Lingard, Sterling, Salah, Arnie
    Kane

    (Elliot, Mee, Quaner, Mariappa)

    Cheers

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Firmino and cash to invest elsewhere, like the bench.

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

      A

    3. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A. Since 28 would probably be a transfer out for Kun anyways

  4. Colonel Klink
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    From this article, sounds like Gueye is not a certain starter. How is this possible. He is crucial to their defence.

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Even with McCarthy leg break, Rooney may take the midfield spot beside Schneiderlin? Gueye should be before Schneid for me.

    2. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I have no idea why he is not the first name on that teamsheet,

      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Totally. He’s not an FPL choice, but he makes the whole thing work, making the defence attractive or not.

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think he could of used should over"may" and it would sit better.

      Definite starter in my book.

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

    Premier league goals this season

    Mo salah 18
    Swansea 14

    Come on captain fantastic

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Really need him to deliver.

  6. LaCazettio
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Gameweek 28... Whats going on?

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

    Pickford Elliot
    Otamendi Jones Alonso Bauer Masuaku
    Salah Sterling D.Silva Arnautovic Albrighton
    Kane Firmino Ayew

    Rate this team pls

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Excellent. Wish I had it. Silva a lingering question mark.

      1. AsdcavirPT
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I don´t have it 😀
        It's my plan for the next GWS.

        Mahrez and Milo or David Silva and Albrighton?

    2. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If you don’t already own ota jones Alonso then maybe hold back on bringing one in with gw28 in mind

      1. AsdcavirPT
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I have them 😀

        Current Team:
        Pope Elliot
        Otamendi Jones Alonso Kabasele Kenny
        Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic Carroll
        Kane Firmino Quaner

        This week, Son, Carroll, Kenny -> D.Silva, Albrighton, Masuaku (-4pts) ?

        1. Br0k3b0ys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Those transfers are awful on its own much less a -4. Keep carrol(a 4.3 starter can’t really ask for anything else) Son n Kenny gtg thou. Maybe Kenny to Vvd and Son to Shaq? That way One defence spot is secured for gw28

          1. AsdcavirPT
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Interesting... tell me more about gw28

            Not involved in FPL news for a while :/

            1. Br0k3b0ys
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Potential blank for Arsenal Chelsea and both Manchester clubs. Depending on mid week carling cup results

  8. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Best replacement for Lanzini?
    Have 7.2 to spend.
    Already have Arny and Shaqiri

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard?

    2. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What’s the rest of your team like? No good mid in that range tbh

    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What's the rest of the team? I'd suggest an upgrade/downgrade is needed if you are looking at lining up with three mfs in the 6-7.5 bracket

  9. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What's best use of FT? Son to Sane? Lingard out?

    Team is:
    DDG Speroni
    Alonso Ota Jones Mee Mariappa
    Salah Sterling Son Albrighton Lingard
    Kane Firmino Niasse
    0.3 ITB 1FT

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t ship Lingard. Maybe Niasse, or save FT?

    2. Br0k3b0ys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Son to sane but only if u have a exit plan for gw28.

  10. rkpower1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any advice on this team? 1 FT and 0.1m in the bank. Thinking of shipping DCL this week to free up another mil or so:

    Foster
    Stones, Jones, Robertson, Ogbonna
    Sterling, Salah, Lingard, Hazard, Mahrez
    Kane

    Subs: Crouch, Calvert-Lewin, Tarkowski

    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Slowly transform the bench to something that looks better going forward. I guess mostly just DCL.

  11. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Lads,

    Bardsley for 4th defender for a 4.3 good idea or nahh?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Spent the morning researching this.

      Dummet's yer man and save 0.1

      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Except Bards,eh more likely for CS.

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Well, that's subjective.

          1. Colonel Klink
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            It’s a guess about the future based on the defence’s objective stats. My issue with Bards would be his playing time. Either choice is a risk.

            1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Well Dummet is nailed and has surprised in the past with attacking returns and New aint total chumps.

              Can be benched for Pool & Utd in the next five, what's not to like at his price.

              1. Colonel Klink
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                seems reasonable.

      2. Br0k3b0ys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Dummet better option for sure. A rafa’s favourite him...

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I remember dropping him after his injury and getting Hegazi which was mint at the time.

          Strange to be getting him back.

  12. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any ideas? 1 FT 0.9 ITB

    Pope
    Otamendi, VVD, Christensen, Alonso
    Sterling, Arnie, Lingard, Salah
    Aguero, Kane

    Elliot, Masuaku, Depoitre, RLC

    1. AsdcavirPT
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      RLC -> Choupo-Moting

  13. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A lot of questions and a lot of games to come.Wait and see what will happen in the cup games.It would be a huge risk to sell or buy players from Man City while they have two cup games before the upcoming gw.

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

      Should not have to state the obvious, but many trigger happy lads around

  14. Vlekz
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Team is a mess. Specially defense. 2ft 2.9ITB WC available
      Ddg Elliot
      Christensen Mee Kenny* masuaku* mbemba*
      Salah sterling Alli* richalison* lanzini*
      Kane Tosun DCL*
      What changes can I possibly make or should I wildcard?

      1. MTPockets
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Lanzini + mid/def out.

      2. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would you do Kane to Kun for the next 3 fixtures?

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Personally, nope.

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Sure why not ? Unless you have value tied up in Kane

        3. MTPockets
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Probably, if didn't buy 0.4m lower.

          • Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I have both , Kun a good Cpt choice next but I would hold and hope. Not sure of Kun's nailed on'ness after next

          • Pasqualinho
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Maybe. If he gets through the next 2 cup matches unscathed.

        4. JJO
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          First time on twitter
          Any ITKs i should follow?

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            West Ham - @ExWHUemployee and @whufcbulletin - both very reliable and provide early lineup news often.

            1. JJO
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks my man

        5. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          What do you recommend with this team?

          1FT £0.2itb

          DDG, Elliot
          Alonso, Otamendi, Ogbonna, Tomkins, Duffy
          Salah, Sterling, Son, Arnie, Lingard
          Kane, Firmino, Ayew

          A) Son, Lingard >> Mahrez, Ox (-4)
          B) Lingard > Albrighton (FT - leaving £0.9m to use next week)
          C) Something else?
          D) Save FT

          Cheers

        6. Marty
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Technical advice. Bought lingard at 6.0 and has risen to 6.4 giving a current value of 6.2. If he drops to 6.3 will my value immediately drop to 6.1?

          1. MTPockets
              6 years, 2 months ago

              yes

            • Team Cruel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Yes

            • Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              yep

          2. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Do we prefer...(one of each)
            A. VVD
            B. Maguire.

            1. Ox
            2. Albrighton
            3. Shaq

            1. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              3

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

              A
              3

          3. raymonds
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Lads, can someone drop me a link with Captaincy percentages for this gameweek? Is such information available? Thanks!

            1. MTPockets
                6 years, 2 months ago

                https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/
                scroll down to gw24 selection

            2. HD7
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Next transfer: Vert to?

              A) Bellerin for 2 GWs and then VVD ( I will have the free transfer)
              B) Just go VVD
              C) Maguire

              1. Fpl Richie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I don't see the point of A in this scenario

                1. HD7
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Well point is Bellerin can also goes forward a lot. Both Arsenal and Pool defences are leaky though

            3. Kalou
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              So s the Kane hokey pokey a good idea?thoughts?

              1. Kalou
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                *cokey*

              2. Over Midwicket
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I've got bigger fish to fry

            4. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              No love for Willian? Steal at 6.7, all set pieces, great player, incredible form, enabler, 3 mouthwatering fixtures, probably nailed as Conte will stick to that formation.

              1. Fpl Richie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                It's the nailed bit - how much has changed?

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

                If sure to start next 3 , a no brainer. But ???

              3. F4L
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                cant be dropped in his form

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  He's been a quality player for a couple of years and pundits were loving him at the beginning of this season, but he was till only used sparingly by Conte once Hazard was back.

                  I think it's naive that people still say things like, 'he's undroppable', when history suggests very few people truly are (if anyone), even if they are in top form.

              4. Old Man
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I love him, but will he play all the time .....? No. I might though as Lanzini is not going to return that soon.

              5. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                not nailed otherwise he d be in my team 🙂

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

                If he was nailed for set pieces, they wouldn't bother letting Luiz and/or Alonso stand near the ball, because it wouldn't be able to trick the opponent. The lack of nailedness for free-kicks is what puts doubt in the oppenents' minds, since they also know that Alonso can pop it in the top corner and Luiz can hoon it at the keeper's face (though of course Luiz isn't a big factor in this equation). Fabregas, though...

            5. The Left Duke #3
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Have the exact cash for Son to Mahrez. Do I do it and roll the other transfer or should I sort out the GK's or Depoitre first?

              2 FT 0.6m ITB

              Hennessy Speroni
              Otamendi Alonso Mee Gomez Kenny
              Salah Sterling Son Arnie Lingard
              Kane Firmino Depoitre

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

              Current team: 2 FT 0.6 ITB
              Courtois
              Alonso Jones Otamendi Masuaku
              Salah Arnautovic Sterling Son
              Kane Firmino
              Bench: Adrian Ayew RLC Mbemba

              a) Son > Mahrez (Save 1 FT)
              b) Son + Firmino > Oxlade + Aguero
              c) Son + Firmino > Fraser + Aguero (0.6 ITB)
              d) Somehow squeeze Hazard in?

            7. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Fabianski with a 15 pointer tonight.

              1. MTPockets
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  I'd laugh. And cry

                • Debauchy
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Would be great, as a Salah only fella

                • Old Man
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  hope not, my GW is already bad enough without that.

                • F4L
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  no. Chance.

                • THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  😆

              2. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Different source:

                Pool team full strength, one change from City (VVD). Gomez fitness test.

                1. F4L
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  lovely .

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

                  Cheers Berb's . Hope you don't have Gomez so hoping out.
                  Couple guys in ML have 🙂

                3. Old Man
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Thanks Berb - let's hope that's confirmed at 19:00

              3. JohnnyMagrinho
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  In the following weeks I'm predicting a lot of Aguero owners will be trading him for Sanchez...

                  As soon as Jesus comes back he's definitely not guaranteed to minutes to justify his price tag.

                  Personally think we'll see more teams doubling up with Vardy and Firmino judging by upcoming fixtures for both teams..

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

                    For most of us that brought him we realised that it may well be a short term move. But timing is all in this game especially when it comes to Cpt choices that can haul

                    1. JohnnyMagrinho
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        Yeah I jumped on Aguero after seeing Jesus injured because he was guaranteed starts and a great captain choice.

                        Sanchez is surely going to be starting pretty much every game for United and might (MIGHT) even replace Lukaku every now and then up top, or at least play in a very advanced role.

                    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      i ll go for kdb instead of sanchez

                      1. JohnnyMagrinho
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          If Aguero was going to play every single game I'd have him in my team. I get the feeling Sanchez will be given the minutes to justify his price.

                          Plus he's a midfielder so stands to gain more points for doing the exact same thing as Aguero..

                          KDB is obviously a solid choice. But right now he's got less points than Sterling and costs a lot more than him. KDB might amass more than Sterling come GW38 but I doubt it'll be by a big margin though.

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

                        If you were me, would you do:

                        A) Eriksen + DCL > Pogba/Mkhi/Walcott + Vardy (-4)

                        Or wait a week for:

                        B) Eriksen + DCL > Sanchez + 4.9 forward

                        ?

                        1. Deulofail
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          Obviously being able to get Sanchez for free could be a massive advantage, but he still represents a big risk at that price. Current team:

                          Hennessey
                          Alonso Azpilicueta Otamendi Masuaku
                          Salah Eriksen Mahrez Sterling Arnautovic
                          Firmino

                          Speroni | Zeegelaar, Wilson, DCL

                          1. JohnnyMagrinho
                              6 years, 2 months ago

                              All comes down to what formation you'll be playing and making sure you can sort yourself out for the imminent blanks and DGWs over the next couple of months.

                              When Jesus is back and after Leicester play City I feel that's a great time as any to get Firmino and Vardy up top and pad out the midfield. That's just me though.

                              (Probably wouldn't have anymore than 3 expensive defenders either)

                              1. Deulofail
                                • 8 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                I can sort myself out pretty well. I only have to sell one of my defenders to field 11 in the upcoming blank (or nobody if only one game is postponed instead of two).

                                In A my formation would be 352 with Wilson 1st sub most weeks. In B it would be 352 with Wilson playing in the XI (which may be a better distribution of funds, but I still like the idea of Wilson being a back up during times of rotation).

                          2. Br0k3b0ys
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 2 months ago

                            Tbh none of the options. But A with pogbs if United is not blanking in gw28. Not miki with so much uncertainty over his position in the team and certainly not Walcott with big Sam’s mentality. Sanchez might or might not hit the ground running as much as he is class

                            1. JohnnyMagrinho
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                Sanchez will surely have to be monitored. He might not play as much as I think and he may not be in the best position, but if he does get the minutes and played properly on the pitch he could become essential.

                                Still, I don't think his style suits 100% the way Man Utd play. But we shall see.

                              • Deulofail
                                • 8 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                I might go A with Pogs even if he blanks in 28, then sell 2 of Alonso, Azpi, Ota, Sterling and Pogs with the 3FTs before GW28 starts. We'll have to wait and see, but I too have reservations about Mkhi and Walcott (Perhaps Lallana?)

                        2. Count of Monte Hristo
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          1.05 million in rank > 28k in 9 consecutive GW’s. Got there being bold and decisive. Willian instead of Shaqiri is the type of move you want to play. Playing with fear and caution is no fun in this game.

                          1. MTPockets
                              6 years, 2 months ago

                              nah just lucky

                              1. Count of Monte Hristo
                                • 10 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                Luck aswell of course but 9 weeks on the bounce can’t solely be attributed to luck. Some 12 point hits there too and just getting on good options quickly.

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

                                  Courage of your convictions, well played

                                2. MTPockets
                                    6 years, 2 months ago

                                    was kidding

                                    1. Count of Monte Hristo
                                      • 10 Years
                                      6 years, 2 months ago

                                      You do need alot of luck though. 😉

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

                                  Dullards will say that , Im one also

                              2. F4L
                                • 9 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                I need to go on a run like that. Very well played mate!

                                1. Count of Monte Hristo
                                  • 10 Years
                                  6 years, 2 months ago

                                  Thanks mate.

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

                                Well said Count. A mate of mine that has made 68 transfers has has a stormer in the last 4 weeks from 1.4 mil to 100 k . He is sure to bomb out again but was a joy to watch

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

                                  Timing timing timing

                                2. Count of Monte Hristo
                                  • 10 Years
                                  6 years, 2 months ago

                                  Transfer madness! That sort of climb is great fun to be involved in, definitely got me interested in this season again.

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

                                    yeah , you have to have a litlle control , but considered periods of aggression work for many in the game . .

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

                                    Not sure how to link but his id 7653 have a look/ a laugh
                                    Sorry only 62 transfers pfttt

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

                                      And not quite the move I thought either but still nice

                                  3. barracuda
                                    • 7 Years
                                    6 years, 2 months ago

                                    Would you take out Son and Kane for a hit? Thinking of Aguero and max. 10 mil guy?

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

                                      Tough one Barra. Depends what you are playing for really and if MLs important if chasing big time or small time ? You need Kane back for gw 28 so likely a -8 to be factored in ?. That said i fancy at least a brace from Kun in the next

                                      1. barracuda
                                        • 7 Years
                                        6 years, 2 months ago

                                        Cheers mate. No, -8 won't be on cards. Just a hit to allow Kane back. I think Willian could be a great shout.

                              4. JohnnyMagrinho
                                  6 years, 2 months ago

                                  I've had a torrid time this season, so many poor decisions made, wrong players benched etc... but the last 8 GWs I've moved up from 2.5m to nearly breaking into the top 1m. I'm happy with that (at least I can clearly see my decisions have been the right ones lately)

                                  So yeah, seriously good moves to get that high in such a short amount of time.

                                  Think this is the time of the season that things get very interesting. These upcoming blank GWs and DGWs could change everything

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

                                    Yep . In your position break the template at the right time and good Cpt choices and anything is possible. Keep the focus GL

                              5. The Yorkshire Pirlo
                                • 7 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                Aiming towards this team in a few gwks (price changes could alter plans)

                                DDG
                                Otamendi/VVD/Alonso
                                Sterling/Arnie/Mane/Salah/Mahrez
                                Kane/Ayew

                                Elliot/JRod/Chilwell/Masuaku

                                Ayew and JRod can be any pairing up to 10.7