Preamble

The Pre-Match Preamble – Gameweek 22

The obvious thing to do was to swoop for Sergio Aguero immediately. That would have ensured that there was little chance of a couple of price rises working as factors to persuade me to ignore Aguero come today’s 11.30 gong.

Predictably, that was far too straightforward for me. Readers of these words on a regular basis will know that, when presented with a crossroads, the path signposted the “Blatantly Obvious Avenue” never quite looks as welcoming as the heady sights offered by “Too Clever By Half Street”, even though I suspect the latter is a cul-de-sac.

This morning, having watched Aguero rise in price twice this week, my Fantasy Sat Nav is again suggesting I take an unexpected turn. Instead of trading Diego Costa at Swansea with his questionable away form for the undoubted and essential talents of Aguero at home to Arsenal, I’m exploring unwise alternatives.

Aaron Cresswell’s clean sheet for West Ham at home to Hull looks fairly assured and that’s tempted me to consider bringing him into my back three. The method to my madness suggests that Cresswell’s clean sheet would allow me to retain Costa at Swansea: Aguero would have to outscore Cresswell’s return against Hull, while I suspect Costa has a good chance of bettering Alan Hutton’s tally against Liverpool: the Villa man is my only defensive option should I make the Costa to Aguero trade.

If that sounds convoluted, it’s probably because it is. I’m overthinking a situation which, in reality, is a simple case of trading like for like. Get Costa out and get the superior Aguero in my frontline. More significantly, that would allow me to put the armband on the Argentine. Job done. Let’s watch the points roll in.

Instead, I’m about to rely on Costa’s ropey away form, allow a budget striker to wear my armband and, once again, risk my sanity on one of Big Sam’s charges.

As always, I’ve found a way to justify it. Aguero couldn’t inflict any damage on a tired and obliging Everton defence in 24 minutes – why would he blitz Arsenal with a two-goal salvo a week later? Wenger surely won’t allow his side to ship six goals this time?

Cresswell is up against a wounded Hull outfit who are likely to rely on the deadly pair of Gaston Ramirez and Sone Aluko for goals. Only this week, Big Sam was talking up the Hammers’ quest for clean sheets: a shut-out is brewing down in East London.

Then there’s Harry Kane – he will surely produce at home to a Sunderland side who appear to be bereft of a midfield enforcer. The Black Cats’ back four could be largely unprotected and Kane has the form and ability to punish that. The armband is safe with Harry.

Finally, there’s Costa. My dear old Diego. He’s served me well – scoring just frequently enough for me to ward off those claims that my investment has been wasted, my faith misplaced. He could do a job at Swansea, coupled with Cresswell’s returns, to outperform Aguero and Hutton.

I’ve talked myself into this. I’ve watched Aguero’s price rise to 12.5, almost to help justify taking this route. If I get it right, the rewards will likely be a handful of points and the smug satisfaction that I’d avoided doing the obvious. Get it wrong and the punishment could potentially be catastrophic – a severe spanking that even my Wildcard will struggle to salve.

I seem to openly invite “Mr Disappointment” into my weekends through the medium of my Fantasy Football team. I leave the door ajar, make his bed and put the kettle on. Let’s see if he comes knocking this time.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

3,489 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Kroos Kontrol
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which role is Van Aanholt playing?

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

      Goalscoring autosub hero.

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

        cameron swap??

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

          Yeah

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

            yep me too. On the back of inspired wildcards of Debuchy & Alder.

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

              Those two are just bad luck.

      2. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No.

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wing back I think

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

    3. Sif
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hamlet

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Meh.

    4. ralfb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Defence

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ...

    5. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      3rd bench on my team

    6. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Left wing back so we can play Defoe and Fletcher.

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

        1. che
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Worth putting in, especially if you haven't already got Pants

  2. Tony Yeboah
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    i bought shaw on wc.....cant resist the stupid punts....got him over jones.....going for flair....dammit

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Debuchy and Shawcross on my WC....it's going well....

      1. Marty McFly
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I had debuchy..

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          And I had Cahill...

  3. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Malia 0 - 18 Zenit St. Petersburg

    Will the Malia football club reimburse their fans? 😀

    1. FALCAO & MOU
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Really?
      They should've shown some mercy.

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Reminds me of when Australia were still in Oceania winning 34-0 😀

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cahill (C)

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          This was before his time (early 2000s). Archie Thompson scored 13.

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Reimburse who, barely seen anyone on the youtube filmings.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ^This too. Looks like there were more people walking past than actually watching.

  4. The Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Defoe retired from internationals?

    1. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He won't get in the team unless there are a lot of injuries.. Loads of players in front of him in the selection order:

      Rooney, Welbeck, Sturridge, Lambert, Carroll, Kane, Berahino, Austin, Adebayo Akinfenwa, Michael Owen.

  5. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Forgot Saints game is late kickoff

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lol dats nothing i was waiting for city line :p

  6. FALCAO & MOU
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Love Schlupp's position. Have Falcao, good thing?

    1. ralfb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If he scores, yes

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Your team link confused the hell out of me.

      1. FALCAO & MOU
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Don't worry it's not good.

  7. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Should've captained defoe

    1. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ofc NO!

  8. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    which seems best bet? I am currently 8k and targeting a top 1k finish season end..
    Please select option you seems best for next 5-6 GW..
    1)Silva+Puncheon+Kane
    2)Di Maria+Puncheon+Kane
    3)Ajohnson+Siggy+Giroud
    Thnx for your Time!
    Cheers

    1. ralfb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      2

    2. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Get on FPL Discovery and pick all the players with over 50% ownership alongside some differentials with 10-15% ownership.

  9. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    who have we all got coming on for Cameron?

    Huttonaldo for me

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Probably O'shea

      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Just kidding, as if i'd have Cameron

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          He's done ok for me until this week, and I'm on wc now anyway, so not much harm done.

        2. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Alright cocky.

          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Ah whatever, just a bit of fun

        3. SW6
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          😆

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        would you prefer Hutton or Wolly on wc?

        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Not checked the fixtures, but rate Villa defence more

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Villa rotation is marginally better and Hutton is cheaper

            1. Demí
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Just realised Vlaar is still out though. If Stoke's fixtures are better till he's back then probably Wolscheid. Long term Hutton

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Well tbh I won't be using Hutton for the next 3 GWs

    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wisdoom.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I went Colocinni instead of Cameron. At least he's nailed on and has a knack for baps...

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'm waiting for Santon

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          With Dummett and Raylor sniffing around, he may not be nailed though. That's my worry.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Raylor? Is he back??? 😀

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Not far off apparently.

          2. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I think my defence will be

            Kos, Fonte, Lescott, PvA, Hutton

          3. Lucy.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I think Santon's nailed when fit.

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I may have to stick with Dummett. Irritating.

      3. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thinking about him myself.

  10. SG8
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    As a Liverpool fan I'm delighted to see Ibe and Williams on the bench instead of Balotelli and Lovren.

    1. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Whats wrong with Lovren?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He's got a case of Beingshititis

        1. Marty McFly
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          +1

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He's woeful.

      3. SG8
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        not sure whether he's injured or just because he was utterly sh*te when he came on last week

        1. Donnie Brasco´s
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I can see people here showing no love for Him.
          I agree, Lovren playing bad, but all Liverpool team are so so bad.
          They will end up in 6-9 place this season...

          1. Marty McFly
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            They've played badly all season and are still sat 5pts off the CL places. They haven't had anyone up front for most of the season. Wait and see. I wouldn't rule them out just yet.

            1. Donnie Brasco´s
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Okay, maybe things will be better when Sturidge is back....
              My prediction is 6-9 place this season...

              1. Marty McFly
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                They're currently 8th and can't be as bad in the second half of the season as they have been in the first. Swansea in ninth haven't got the firepower to maintain a top ten finish. West Ham have had a blinder for the first 15 wks, but I can't see them maintaining their position.

                Liverpool could finish 6th, they could even finish 7th. But they won't finish below that IMO. They could be sat 4th in a weeks time..

  11. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Do I watch a game and miss the excitement of the live scores coming in or shall I just join Jeff and the boys?

    1. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hmmm a tricky one. Both?

  12. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Whose doing playOn this week lads?

    Good day for it as no early KO, so we kmow lineups pre deadline 🙂

  13. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I still can't get over Cameron's nightmare against Portugal in the world cup....no way he's in my team lol

  14. Jonny Sutt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    i do want sterling but i might keep erikson till after feb, liverpools fixtures r terrible during feb

  15. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    'The Ladbrokes life' is one of the most depressing things I've ever heard.

    1. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I didn't choose the Ladbrokes life, the Ladbrokes life chose me.

  16. tm245
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    How many playing in these kickoffs in a half hour?

    7 for me

    1. SW6
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      8

    2. Thick Of It
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      8 here.

    3. nosejob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      6

    4. money face bandwagon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      6

    5. maff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      10, inc captain

      1. tm245
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        It's all going to be happening for you at once. Good luck!

    6. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      8. Have Bert playing later, Sanchez tomorrow and Foster on Monday.

  17. Lallana_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Jordon Ibe is back 🙂

    1. SG8
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      +1 Can see so much of Sterling in him

  18. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Should've (c) Kane as it's on TV at 3pm

    1. ralfb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is any 3 o clock game today on tv?

      1. Marty McFly
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not in the UK

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sentanta shows it in the Republic and even though I don't live there I can get it

  19. chrisjdgrady
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wenger on Bielik:

    “Yes, he will go into the first-team squad,” said the Frenchman on Friday about the north Londoners' £2m recruit.

    “He’s a defensive midfielder, 6ft 2in [tall], he has a good energy level and technical level. It’s a gamble but, on what we saw, it’s worth to take the gamble. It’s an awful lot of money for a player if he doesn’t succeed. If he does succeed, then it’s cheap.”

    0_0

    1. Wouter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So that's Arsenal's dm then..

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      5 Appearances i Poland

      2.5 million 😯

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i like a punt . Nice punt wenger.

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why not put him in the senior squad, could play the odd game to rest people for CL and play in the cup.

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Barely played senior squad in Polish league. Just very much a gamble. I think the kid has a loooott of potential but right into a game against City is pretty crazy if he starts him

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Lol he won't start that game... Or any other game barring 2-3 injuries

    5. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Schneiderlin in the summer, Bielik under-studying. Suits me fine.

      Coq/Flame to guide us to 4th and then be honourably discharged.

      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        £30m plz.

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Take £25M?

          1. Lucy.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Nah. We got £25 for Lallana and Schneiderlin's the superior, younger player.

            1. Lucy.
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              *£25m. Oops.

              1. chrisjdgrady
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                But surely we've all realized that was a rip off so we'll give you 22mil for Schneid 🙂

              2. Le Limpar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Agreement in place apparently.... (Caveat: according to the Daily Star).
                I don't think we'd go higher than that tbh, so take it or leave it!
                I doubt Tottenham could/would either

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

      'It's an awful lot of money' - pull the other one Arsene.

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        lol 😉

    7. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      2 mll is a lot of money...

    8. FALCAO & MOU
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone except Arsene think Arsenal is a rich club.

    9. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He'll get a couple of games off the bench and maybe a couple of starts at the back end of the season if Arsenal's top four spot is safe.

  20. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I think Ghana might be a bit miffed with the sight of Jeffrey Schlup playing today?

    Thought he was injured for the ACON (which hasn't started yet)

    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Whereas Senegal took Mané even though we said he was injured...

    2. Whazza
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Was wondering this 😀

  21. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Still have 10 minutes to deadline in UFPL

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Got decisions to do?

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Who captain from Costa, Hazard, Kane, ADM? Currently on Costa.

        1. FALCAO & MOU
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Hazard.

  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Be interesting to see Gomis' stats after this game.

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A game against Chelsea not the best indicator though

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Good enough for me. 🙂

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Indeed, I do love a good stat.

  23. st4rt__
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Feel such a knob having put Cameron in, ah well.

    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It was always a risk. I don't think it's the kind of mistake that will make or break your season. You've got 2 weeks to work out your next move.

  24. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    UFPL - start Barnes or Tadic?

    1. Sif
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Chance of Barnes coming off for Vokes at some point.

      1. milanista10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But Tadic is a doubt they say?

  25. Farcelona
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So my mini-league leader has got 3 Southampton defenders playing this week... really hope Newcastle score.

    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Can see it happening. Missing our great DMs and Toby.

  26. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Can see Chelsea putting 3 or 4 past that Swansea side. Oh well, Kane(C) is still a decent shout on paper

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      they could, but why bother when two is enough?

      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        title could come down to goal difference?

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I think Morinho would rather avoid injuries by just sitting through second halves.

          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I guess, he doesnt exactly have a deep squad like city

        2. chrisjdgrady
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Good point

      2. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cause Costa captained himself in FPL

    2. Cheggers v2
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yea I benched fab, and ish I hadnt

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        0_0

    3. ralfb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      As long its terry fab and haz scoring and assisting goals, and kun scores more than any of them, fine by me

    4. FALCAO & MOU
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      But they prefer 2-0 these days, sick Mourinho.

  27. Le Limpar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A Sterling haul today could 'break the template' a bit - as they say.

    I think. Maybe.

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Meh, his returns have been terrible. Would need some decent form first, a few matches with returns would shake it up.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He's been simmering for a while.

    2. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I had him for Swansea and Leicester. Upcoming fixtures aren't the best and the impending return of Sturridge will see him rested now and again and back on the wing. He could get a brace today, having said that AVL's defence has been solid all season.

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hope so as it will also wipe out hutton's CS

  28. drughi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Can't wait to see Alexis vs Kun tomorrow 🙂

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You mean giroud vs mangala

      1. drughi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    2. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      That should be the title of the game

    3. nosejob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      0-0

    4. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Can see Alexis outshining him due to match sharpness

      1. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hope so. (C)

        1. Chris_White
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Good choice.

    5. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Alexis vs. a rusty Kompany and shaky Mangala
      Kun vs. a hobbled Koscielny and lumbering Per

      Goals.

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Kos isn't hobbled!

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          He's been hobbling around a little bit on those Achilles' tendons. By his own admission he is "90%"

      2. drughi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        yeah 2-2 3-2 is very likely

      3. nosejob
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Nah. Under 2.5 with a cheeky bet on no goal scorer too

    6. Marty McFly
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      City v Arsenal ko @ 4pm
      Kun v Alexis ko @ 5.15pm....

    7. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling to run circles around Mangala, cue red card

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sanchez* whats wrong with me

  29. Mr. Jenkins
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Mignolet / Foster
    IVAN, Baines, Cresswell // Bertrand Caulker
    Sterling, ADM, Hazard, Eriksen // Downing
    Falcao, Sanchez, Aguero

    Any changes i need to do on my subs?

    1. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bit late now! 😛

      1. Mr. Jenkins
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I play on another game, Still got 20 minutes to do any subs and captain changes, ADM (C) btw still lurking between baines, Serling adm and Aguero

        1. Lallana_
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Good shout. I'd probably play Downing instead of having double Utd cover.

      2. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not FPL as Sanchez is striker

        1. Mr. Jenkins
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Correct, it is fairly fustrating to have him as a striker, it cripples my options forward.

  30. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Mangala is defensive Gawd