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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 24 – Part Two

Mame Biram Diouf returns to the Stoke City teamsheet with a goal as Paul Lambert gets off to a winning start against Watford.

Virgil van Dijk makes his league debut for Liverpool in a surprise loss to Swansea, as Carlos Carvalhal opts for a 5-4-1 set-up. Meanwhile, Ashley Young returns from suspension to oust Luke Shaw from the Manchester United XI.

Here’s the second of our Line-up Lessons articles – the first is here – 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.

Liverpool

Starting XI: Karius: Gomez, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson: Oxlade-Chamberlain (Lallana 68), Emre Can, Wijnaldum (Ings 73): Salah, Firmino, Mane. Subs not used: Mignolet, Milner, Klavan, Solanke, Alexander-Arnold.

  • What we saw: Jurgen Klopp only made one change from the side that beat Manchester City 4-3 for the trip to Swansea City. The fit-again Virgil van Dijk was handed his first league start for the club in place of Dejan Lovren, who missed the trip to south Wales due to illness. In search of a second-half equaliser, the Reds ended the match with Danny Ings alongside Roberto Firmino up front, flanked by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Fellow substitute Adam Lallana played just behind the front four, leaving Emre Can as the holding midfielder.
  • What we learned: Despite the defeat, Klopp seems unlikely to make wholesale changes for the Gameweek 25 trip to Huddersfield Town. His line-up for the FA Cup tie with West Brom on Saturday will reveal his hand and if the likes of Lallana and perhaps Trent Alexander-Arnold impress then they could push for starts in place of Joe Gomez and Georginio Wijnaldum. Should they prove their fitness, Jordan Henderson and Alberto Moreno may also offer alternatives in central midfield and at left-back respectively.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, left-back

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Young; Matic; Lingard (Rashford 80), Pogba, Mata (Fellaini 72), Martial (Herrera 90); Lukaku. Subs not used: Romero, Marcos Rojo, Shaw, McTominay.

  • What we saw: Following his three-match ban, Ashley Young returned at left-back for the trip to Burnley in place of Luke Shaw in the only change from the side that beat Stoke City 3-0. United lined up in a flexible 4-2-3-1, with Juan Mata playing narrowly on the right of the attacking midfield trio, while Paul Pogba was handed the freedom to push forward in the double-pivot. Initially, Marouane Fellaini was brought on to bolster the midfield, seeing United switch to more of a 4-1-4-1, with Jesse Lingard, and then substitute Marcus Rashford, operating down the right flank. Ander Herrera replaced Anthony Martial late on, leaving only Lukaku in attack as Jose Mourinho’s side looked to hold onto their 1-0 lead.
  • What we learned: Given that United play Yeovil Town in the FA Cup on Friday, before facing Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 25 a week tomorrow, Mourinho will surely play his strongest side at Wembley Stadium. There remains little to choose between Shaw and Young at left-back – whoever is named on the bench on Friday night seems the likely starter against Spurs. Fellaini and Herrera are options in central midfield if Mourinho opts for a 4-1-4-1 set-up. The arrival of Alexis Sanchez will impact on the three attacking midfield roles in Mourinho’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, though. Mata’s start is the least secure, with both Lingard and Martial in fine form. Yet it’s uncertain where the Chilean will fit in, either on the flank or centrally, and the knock-on effect that will have.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-back, attacking midfield

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Darlow; Manquillo (Yedlin 66), Lascelles, Hayden, Clark, Dummett; Atsu (Perez 64), Shelvey, Diame, Murphy; Joselu (Gayle 77)
Subs not used: Elliot, Haidara, Ritchie, Merino.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez opted for a more defensive 5-4-1 system for the daunting trip to Manchester City, with Isaac Hayden lining up in central defence. Javier Manquillo was recalled at right-back in place of DeAndre Yedlin, while Jacob Murphy was preferred to Matt Ritchie on the right side of midfield. Following his goal in the 1-1 draw with Swansea City, Joselu was rewarded with a start as the lone striker in place of Dwight Gayle, while the change in formation also meant that Ayoze Perez dropped to the bench. Perez eventually entered the fray in place of Christian Atsu down the left flank, while Yedlin and Gayle were also handed minutes from the bench.
  • What we learned: Given Newcastle host Burnley in Gameweek 25, it is expected that Benitez will revert back to either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-1-1 formation. Hayden should either move into midfield or drop to the bench, then, while Yedlin and Manquillo may continue to share starts at right-back. Whoever fails to start in Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Chelsea is the favourite to get the nod against the Clarets. Mikel Merino could come back into contention in central midfield, while Ritchie is a viable starter out wide. Perez and Gayle both look set to push for recalls in attack, although Joselu could retain his start. Although Karl Darlow has started the last four in the league, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see Rob Elliot come under consideration for a recall, particularly if he starts and impresses against Chelsea in the cup. Confirmation of Kenedy’s loan signing from Chelsea appears imminent and, while he is unable to face his parent club in the FA Cup, he will come into contention for the meeting with the Clarets. It’s not yet clear if Benitez will deploy the Brazilian wide on the left to threaten Christian Atsu start, or use him as an attacking left-back.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, right-back, central midfield, flanks, support striker, lone striker

Southampton

Starting XI: McCarthy; Cedric Soares, Stephens, Hoedt, Bertrand; Romeu, Lemina (Davis 80); Ward-Prowse, Hojbjerg (Boufal 65), Tadic; Gabbiadini (Obafemi 82). Subs not used: Forster, Redmond, Pied, Bednarek.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pellegrino opted for a 4-1-4-1 formation for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to St Mary’s with Mario Lemina earning a recall alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in central midfield. Shane Long missed out due to illness, seeing Manolo Gabbiadini handed a rare start as the lone striker. While Sofiane Boufal replaced Hojbjerg in what appeared an attacking substitution, Saints generally kept to the 4-1-4-1 in order to hold on for a point. Michael Obafemi was handed his Premier League debut late on, replacing Gabbiadini in a straight swap.
  • What we learned: With Saints hosting Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 25, it is likely that Pellegrino will opt for a more attacking 4-2-3-1 system. Boufal could come into contention for a recall, perhaps most likely in place of Lemina. That would see Hojbjerg drop back alongside Oriol Romeu at the base of midfield. Long should be available again following illness, and may well be favoured over Gabbiadini in attack. The break until Gameweek 25 should also give Maya Yoshida time to recover from a hamstring injury, with Jack Stephens’ start in central defence then at risk. Southampton face Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday and, after playing a strong team in the third round, it will be worth monitoring the starting XI chosen by Pellegrino ahead of Gameweek 25.

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

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Bauer, Shawcross, Zouma, Pieters; Fletcher; Shaqiri, Allen, Adam (Cameron 71) Choupo-Moting (Sobhi 90); Diouf (Crouch 77). Subs not used: Ireland, Martins Indi, Grant, Edwards.

  • What we saw: In his first match in charge, new Stoke boss Paul Lambert opted for a 4-3-3 formation at home to Huddersfield Town. Mame Biram Diouf was recalled as the central striker, flanked by Xherdan Shaqiri and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Charlie Adam was handed a start as part of the three-man midfield, while Ryan Shawcross and Erik Pieters returned from injuries to start at centre-back and left-back respectively.
  • What we learned: After kicking off his tenure with a 2-0 victory, and with struggling Watford the visitors to the bet365 Stadium in Gameweek 25, changes appear unlikely. The likes of Geoff Cameron, Ramadan Sobhi and Peter Crouch provide decent alternatives but are not expected to force their way into the starting XI against the Hornets. New arrival Konstantinos Stafylidis will provide Pieters with competition at left-back but, after the Potters’ clean sheet on Saturday, he may have to wait to force his way into Lambert’s plans.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-back

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski: Van der Hoorn, Fernandez, Mawson: Naughton, Clucas, Fer, Ki Sung-yueng, Olsson: Ayew (Bony 79), Dyer (Carroll 64). Subs not used: Nordfeldt, Narsingh, Carroll, Bartley, Mesa, McBurnie.

  • What we saw: Carlos Carvalhal opted for a defensive 5-4-1 formation against Liverpool, with Federico Fernandez earning a recall in central defence, while Kyle Naughton returned from suspension at right-back. Leroy Fer was recalled in central midfield, with Nathan Dyer (right) and Sam Clucas (left) operating out wide, leaving Jordan Ayew as the lone striker. Tom Carroll took over from Dyer on the right side of midfield for the final 26 minutes, while a tiring Ayew made way for Wilfried Bony in a straight swap late on.
  • What we learned: With the Swans facing a similar opponent in Arsenal in their next league encounter, Carvalhal is likely to stick with the same formula. If he’s fit to return, Renato Sanches could provide a different option either out wide or in the middle of the park, but changes elsewhere appear unlikely for Gameweek 25. Carvalhal’s selection for Saturday’s FA Cup trip to Notts County should certainly provide some pointers, with many of the key players who started on Monday set to be rested.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, central midfield

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Vorm; Aurier (Trippier 72), Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele (Wanyama 85); Sissoko, Alli, Son Heung-min (Lamela 70); Kane. Subs not used: Gazzaniga, Walker-Peters, Foyth, Llorente.

  • What we saw: Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen both missed the trip to Southampton due to illness, seeing Michel Vorm and Moussa Sissoko come into the side. Interestingly, Serge Aurier made his third successive start at right-back ahead of Kieran Trippier. Spurs started in a conventional 4-2-3-1 formation, before switching to a midfield diamond at the start of the second half, seeing Son Heung-min join Harry Kane up front. That became more of a 4-3-2-1 after Erik Lamela was brought on in place of Son, with the Argentine and Deli Alli operating behind lone striker Kane. Aurier was eventually forced off with a knock, with Trippier taking over at right-back.
  • What we learned: With over a week until Spurs host Man United at Wembley in Gameweek 25, Lloris and Eriksen should both be ready to return, while Aurier will also have plenty of time to recover. Lloris and Eriksen should both earn recalls, then, with Trippier the alternative at right-back. Should Toby Alderweireld recover from a hamstring injury, he could replace Davinson Sanchez in central defence or allow Mauricio Pochettino to revert to a three-man defence. But even if Harry Winks is back following an ankle injury, he may struggle to displace Mousa Dembele in central midfield. Further changes appear unlikely unless any injuries are picked up during Saturday’s FA Cup clash against Newport County. But Pochettino is expected to rest many of his regular starters in south Wales.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, right-back, attacking midfield

Watford

Starting XI: Karnezis; Janmaat (Okaka 81), Wague (Prodl 61), Kabasele, Zeegelaar; Doucoure, Watson; Carrillo, Pereyra (Gray 60), Richarlison; Deeney. Subs not used: Mariappa, Sinclair, Capoue, Bachmann.

  • What we saw: Marco Silva was forced into making a couple of changes for the trip to Leicester City, with Orestis Karnezis replacing Heurelho Gomes, who was ruled out due to a back injury, in goal. Elsewhere, Roberto Pereyra replaced Tom Cleverley (hamstring) in the No 10 role in the 4-2-3-1 formation, while Troy Deeney was preferred to Andre Gray as the lone striker. With his side a goal down on the hour mark, Silva switched to 4-4-2, bringing on Gray for Pereyra, while after suffering a hamstring problem, Molla Wague was replaced by Sebastian Prodl. Chasing a late equaliser, the Hornets head coach then turned to Stefano Okaka, seeing the Hornets end the match with three strikers on the pitch, leaving Andre Carrillo to cover the right side of the pitch.
  • What we learned: The 2-0 defeat to Leicester turned out being Silva’s last match in charge, with Javi Gracia taking over at Vicarage Road. His first match at the helm will be against Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday, before Watford travel to Stoke City in Gameweek 25. He’ll hope that Gomes is fit to return in goal by then, while should some of the injured defenders return to fitness, changes could also be possible at the back. The change of manager could also provide a new lease of life to players such as Prodl, Etienne Capoue and Okaka, who had been out of favour under Silva. Providing he’s fit to return, Cleverley would appear a probable starter against the Potters.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: All Positions

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster, Dawson, Hegazi, Evans (McAuley 80), Gibbs: Krychowiak, Barry: Rodriguez (McClean 79), Phillips, Brunt (Livermore 79): Rondon. Subs not used: Myhill, Nyom, Robson-Kanu, Field.

  • What we saw: Unsurprisingly, Alan Pardew named the same side that beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 for the trip to Everton. Craig Dawson and Ahmed Hegazi recovered from knocks to the head to start in defence, while Grzegorz Krychowiak kept his place in central midfield. The Baggies ended the match in a 4-1-4-1, with Jake Livermore coming on the bolster the midfield in place of Rodriguez, while James McClean took over from Chris Brunt on the left wing. Jonny Evans was forced off with concussion and was replaced by Gareth McAuley in a straight swap.
  • What we learned: The Baggies will assess Evans ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Liverpool, before they travel to Manchester City in Gameweek 25. McAuley will be on standby to start at the Etihad, while both he and Allan Nyom are options if Pardew considers switching to a five-man defence. Similarly, Livermore is an option if the West Brom boss decides to instead reinforce the midfield in a 4-1-4-1 system, perhaps putting Rodriquez’s start at risk unless he moves to the left in place of Brunt.

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

West Ham United

Starting XI: Adrian; Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell (Byram 90); Zabaleta, Kouyate (Rice 90), Obiang, Noble, Masuaku; Lanzini (Hernandez 64), Arnautovic. Subs not used: Hart, Martinez, Burke, Cullen.

  • What we saw: Hammers boss David Moyes named the same side that beat Huddersfield Town 4-1 for the visit of Bournemouth to the London Stadium. The home side again lined up in a 3-5-1-1 formation, with Marko Arnautovic continuing as the lone striker. Manuel Lanzini was forced off shortly after the hour mark, seeing Chicharito enter the fray. The Mexican took up the lone striker role, with Arnautovic dropping into a central support position. Aaron Cresswell was forced off with what is thought to have been cramp late on, with Sam Byram, making his first appearance of the season following his recent injury, taking his place.
  • What we learned: Cresswel should be fit to start when West Ham entertain Crystal Palace in Gameweek 25. Winston Reid has missed the last two matches with a groin injury, but the extra time between league matches could give him the chance to return to contention, most likely in place of James Collins. Lanzini’s hamstring problem is a major concern, while Arnautovic also picked up a hamstring problem and looks set to join him on the sidelines. Chicharito seems set to earn a recall against Palace following his goal last weekend, then, while Andre Ayew could also come into contention if Michail Antonio fails to recover from a calf complaint. Moyes’ side travel to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Saturday, when he is likely to make changes where possible, given the lengthy injury list at present.

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

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

    I wish Chelsea were playing better than they are. I really want them to win tomorrow to shake up FPL more than just and Arsenal and City blank.

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

      Most have no Arsenal so it’s going to be very easy to bench City players and get through GW28 without planning unless Chelsea can manage a win.

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Not sure many have Chelsea either now. Just Alonso

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

          I have Alonso, Azpilicueuta, Pogba and Jones. So it would mean an extra for of my squad had a blank but I still want it to happen.

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

            Four*

      2. Rik Waller
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheering on a Chelsea win. United blank would keep the GW28 average pretty low

    2. ZeBestee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would rather have Arsenal winning and have a smooth gw28. Chips better utilized in later GW's

      1. Ibracadabra
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        It's about casual players/rivals w CHE MANU players using their chip in 28 or being unprepared. A CHE win is great even if you have 4-5 assets now as you have 4 free transfers to prepare.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It would make me prepare and get players i dont want long term. So better i keep a player like Jones long term than taking him off in anticipation of just 1 gw blank.

          1. Monkey Hanger
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Agree. Would struggle to find five decent replacements.

            1. Ibracadabra
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You don't need to replace all 5. Just 2-3. I only have 3 at the moment (Courtois, Christensen, Jones) so really hope for a CHE win personally, but players like Jones/Lingard are easy to bench for a week.

        2. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Completely agree. I won’t be using chips as we have plenty of time to prepare.

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lanzini and Arnie injuries adding to potential mayhem.

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty sure Arsenal will go through, Conte only won 1/6 vs Wenger

  2. how now brown cow
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Exact cash for Arnie to Mahrez.

    Risky early transfer?

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldnt, or you like the fixtures?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Arnie out for a few weeks. Leicester fixtures nice

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Is Arnie out? or you just take him out? I think A vs CP home is better then Mahrez Everton away

          1. how now brown cow
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Supposedly hamstring. Out for a few weeks.

            1. Arn De Gothia
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              damn, thanks

            2. Arn De Gothia
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Then yes

    2. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone? Sounds fairly convincing Arnie is out and have RLC as sub which doesn't help...

      1. Rik Waller
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        So many games to be played and new transfers. Better to be patient.

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      More risky than eating economy burgers in the 80's.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

  3. Arn De Gothia
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone knows whats wrong with fiso? Or is it just me?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nobody uses Fiso ? . Everyone here uses fpl stats

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        ok 🙂 i´m old school. i just check risers/fallers on it. Thnx

        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          So do I - and status changes too.

    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ says it's just me.
      But I tried rebooting and it still gets General Error Illegal use of $_GET
      I presume that tis means it isn't down, but it does have a bug that is causing it to fail.
      You could try emailing mail@fiso.co.uk to report the error.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        It's dead.

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          thnx

      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        ok, thnx

  4. dan_247
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    DDG Elliott
    Christiensen Ota Mee Kenny Jones
    Richarl Alli Salah Jesse Arnie
    Vardy Kun Carroll

    0.5 itb and 1FT. All suggestions welcome - thank you

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arnie out.

      1. dan_247
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Any idea how long he's out for?

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Three weeks from sound of it

    2. Frogman
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Alli > Mahrez

  5. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any way man city and Arsenal don't blank GW28?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Game moved midweek(low chance) or Bristol/Chelsea final.

    2. gunner 2727
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes if they both lose

    3. ZeBestee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If they are both knocked out of the semi's.

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If Bristol & Chelsea go through

  6. Zeeco
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How is the my wildcard teaming looks people?

    pope/fab
    alonso jones dummett chilwell timkins
    pogba mahrez salah shaqiri milivojovic
    kane kun niasse

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Timkins sounds like cat food .

      Nice balance, I like it.

      1. Zeeco
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        juts changed kun to firmino and milivojovic to sane!

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          No, I'd keep Kun and look to fit in another Citeh mid later.

    2. Mayo for Sam
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not great, Pope, Mili and Niasse all risks. You'd at the very least want your WC consisting of starters

  7. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Adrian Elliot
    Ota Christensen Kabasele Kenny Ogbonna
    Alli Salah Sterling Arnie Lingard
    Kane Aguero Ayew

    GW25 - Arnie to Shaq (due to injury)
    GW26 - Kabasele to Maguire
    GW27 - Save FT
    GW28 - Aguero, Christensen, Ayew > Vardy, Firmino and Alder (if he's back)

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Seems reasonable to me 🙂

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Might cash in on Ota too.

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Who would you get?

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            No idea to be fair, Ota could be a season keeper

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Prefer Chomp myself and I'm thinking of getting Ayew in if he keeps performing.

      That said your moves look fine.

  8. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Yedlin worth keeping or sell?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sell if no other issues

  9. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any pattern to when Willian plays? He seems to score well but plays irregularly.

    I was considering Mustafi/ Arnie -> VVD/ Willian - what do you think?

    (Rest of team is :-
    DDG, Elliott
    Alonso, Otamendi, Masuaku, Kenny
    Salah, Son, Sterling, RLC,
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson)

    Thanks for taking the time to let me know your thoughts 🙂

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't bother if Chelsea blank

  10. Ask Yourself
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lanzini + Arnie > Shaqiri and Mkhitaryan?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Shaq and Mahrez?

      1. ZeBestee
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No enough funds i guess, Mahrez and CM if possible.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Chomp & Ramsey (affordable?)

  11. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Evening all
    Arnie injury news confirmed? Just finished work

    1. Rik Waller
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeh. 3+ weeks

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

        Is this based on last night post or have other sources come through, club itself

        1. Rik Waller
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Many new sources reported it

          1. Rik Waller
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            news*

  12. Rik Waller
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hoping for Kun to start today. Should mean a rest in the fa cup and fresh for West Brom.

    1. JJO
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He will play either way

  13. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Yedlin to Tarkowski?
    DDG
    Alonso Jones Ota Tark
    Salah Mahrez Sterling Lingard
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot RLC DCL Dunk

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You'd be better ditching DCL or RLC first

  14. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who to replace Lanzini with?

    a) Mkhy

    b) Gross

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      a)is the flair pick but Gross has some reasonable fixtures.

      errrr! b)

  15. Dundo
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morata to Kun
    Arnie to Chupo/Shaqiri?

    Will have 6m to spend on a mid.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Kun and Shaq - good moves.

      Can't believe you've still got Morata

      1. Dundo
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Can't believe it either mate. Dropped the ball last gw.

  16. Big P
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you rather own for a draft league?

    A) Zaha
    B) Ramsey

    Been offered a trade

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B) defo

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks! 🙂

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Very strong and David ,Woop!

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

      Incredibly weak

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Danilo seems to be out of the loop completely.

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Doesn't really belong into that side. Zinchenko is twice as good

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Looks set for an FA Cup outing ?

  17. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Have 13.2m to spend on 2 midfield spots, what the best combination?

    1. JJO
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mkhi + CM ?

  18. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Son Arnie DCL to Mahrez Shaq Wilson? -4

    2FT 04.ITB

    Adrian
    Azpi/Ota/Jones
    Salah/Sterling/Son/Arnie/Lingard
    Kane/Firmino

    Elliot/Mee/DCL/Mbemba

    Other ideas

    1. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      ?

    2. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd maybe just look at removing Arnie and roll a FT over to next GW, Sanchez's arrival will shake the Man Utd mids up so see what happens with Lingaard.

      There are a lot of options in the Arnie price bracket range with Wally and Shaqiri being among my favorites as they don't have a blank GW.

  19. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Does it look like Chelsea will play strongest side tomorrow and weaker side with Morata on Sunday and again strongest on Wednesday against the Bournemouth?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Probably, but maybe not

  20. drughi
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Be safe Kun

  21. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    City XI | Bravo, Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Bernardo, Silva (C), De Bruyne, Sané, Agüero

    Subs | Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Sterling, Gündoğan, Mangala, Yaya Touré

    1. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nicd sterling getting a rest

      1. Shultan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        *nice

  22. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If Arsenal sign Aubamayang would be crazy to double up with Mkhitaryan?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Given GW28, probably.

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks that's the only thing putting me off, unless I can still field a good team otherwise. I will need to calculate it out.

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

      Both moves a bit premature

  23. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling dropped 😮

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      That's tomorrow.

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Won't be even on the bench yeah

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Rested

  24. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Kompany fit again, if 😉 he stays fit then a good chance he plays in PL games to give Ota a rest 🙂

    1. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      More like a chance for Pep to drop Stones so they can get clean sheets again.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        It’s Ota that needs a rest, Stones needs games to shake off the rust

  25. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Stay safe Kun

  26. EmreCan Hustle
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    So Aguero has to start every game for the next few GWs?

    Surely he'll get a rest at some point?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FA Cup probably.

      1. Weasel51
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Who have city got ?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cardiff

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cardiff City on Sunday.

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah looks that way.

      3. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Didn’t he start the last FA Cup game ?

  27. Kudo Warrior
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who will drop for the nee CB at Palace: Tompkins or Kelly?

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      New*

  28. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero can’t go on for ever playing every game, more likely to be rested in the league as City chase cup silverware ? League is almost won any way

    1. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FA cup.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Once Jesus returns.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He will be flogged like a dead horse by the time Jesus is match fit

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Weekend off coming up.

  29. RubberDucky
      6 years, 9 months ago

      An Aguero injury away from a wildcard!

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Can you imagine the scenes and lols

      2. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He’s been injury free for a long time now

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Only a matter of time then 😉