Scout Notes

Scout Notes – FA Cup Fourth Round – Saturday

City and Chelsea are humbled at home by lower league opposition. Gylfi Sigurdsson sees red as Swansea exit at Blackburn. Victor Anichebe and Marouane Chamakh bag a brace apiece as West Brom and Palace’s resurgent form continues, while Daniel Sturridge is on the brink of a return for Liverpool.

Sigurdsson Set for Ban

Gylfi Sigurdsson is set for a three-match ban after being dismissed towards the end of yesterday’s 3-1 loss at Blackburn. Garry Monk’s men were reduced to ten men after Kyle Bartley – one of five changes from the 5-0 home defeat at the hands of Chelsea – received his marching orders after just seven minutes. Despite that early setback, the Swans managed to take the lead, courtesy of a Sigurdsson long-range effort before Rovers staged their comeback. With his side on the brink of an exit, Sigurdsson’s wild lunge on Chris Taylor has proven very costly for his 41% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) owners – he’s now set to miss clashes with Southampton, Sunderland and West Brom and with Wildcards in play, that ownership looks set to tumble. Monk is likely to turn to Jonjo Shelvey (5.2) to fill the breach but with their form on the slide, and Wilfried Bony off to City, our faith in Swansea’s assets is rapidly diminishing.

Anichebe at the Double

Tony Pulis made just three changes from last Monday’s draw at Everton as the Baggies made their way to Midlands neighbours Birmingham. Intriguingly, 3.9-priced budget option Chris Baird dropped to the bench, and with Craig Dawson handed a starting berth at centre-half, Joleon Lescott was switched to left-back, suggesting Baird’s pitch time is not as guaranteed as we’d hoped. Pulis kept faith with Victor Anichebe up front and the Nigerian vindicated his manager’s decision by bagging both goals in a 2-1 win, with fellow forward Saido Berahino supplying a pair of assists as West Brom’s momentum continues to build under their new manager.

City Stunned by Boro

Manuel Pellegrini made just four changes from the side that lost to Arsenal last weekend as City played host to Middlesbrough. Worryingly for the champions, the likes of Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Aguero all completed 90 minutes in a shock 2-0 defeat, with the champions showing little form ahead of next weekend’s trip to Chelsea. Whilst the fixtures take a turn for the better from Gameweek 24, City look to be toiling without Yaya Toure’s presence and some may well reconsider snapping up Aguero until the Ivorian makes his return – potentially, he could be unavailable until Gameweek 26. Aguero has now gone 203 minutes without a goal since his return to fitness: the first time he’s made three consecutive appearances without scoring this season.

Blues Crash Out at the Bridge

Jose Mourinho clearly had one eye on the midweek Capital One Cup semi-final with Liverpool, as the Chelsea manager made nine alterations to his XI against League One Bradford. Mourinho handed a number of fringe players the opportunity to impress but, despite sailing into a 2-0 lead thanks to Gary Cahill and Ramires, he saw his side concede four goals in a stunning turnaround in fortunes. Oscar played the full 90 minutes, while Mourinho threw on Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard late on but the duo could not rescue the situation as their manager’s decision to preserve the big guns proved disastrous.

Chamakh Stakes a Claim

One of three changes from last weekend’s win at Burnley, fit-again Marouane Chamakh netted twice as Palace’s progress under Alan Pardew continued with an impressive 3-2 win at Southampton. New boy Yaya Sanogo grabbed a goal and assist as Pardew shifted in-form duo Dwight Gayle and Jason Puncheon to the bench: the latter replaced Chamakh on 64 minutes as the Moroccan is eased back into action after a recent hamstring injury. The Eagles now have Everton, Leicester and Newcastle in the next three, and with his attackers in form, Pardew has an unlikely selection headache on his hands ahead of the Toffees’ weekend visit.

Saints Marched Out

Ronald Koeman can now focus solely on league matters after Southampton were ousted by Palace. The Dutchman made just one change from the side that beat Newcastle last weekend, as Jack Cork replaced Harrison Reed in midfield, but despite going ahead on two occasions – with Graziano Pelle back in the goals – the injury-hit St Mary’s side were unable to hold on. The unconvincing Florin Gardos was hauled off at the break as Ryan Bertrand was shifted to centre-half to accommodate Matty Target at left-back, meaning the Romanian’s short-lived Fantasy prospects look to have come to an end. Elsewhere, Koeman was hit by yet another injury blow after Shane Long was forced off just 13 minutes after emerging from the bench – the Republic of Ireland international could be set for weeks out with suspected fractured ribs.

Schlupp Downs Under-Strength Spurs

Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to his Tottenham XI as Leicester rolled up to the Lane and claimed a late victory. The hosts went ahead through another Andros Townsend spot-kick but, despite introducing Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen from the bench midway through the second period, Pochettino’s tinkering proved his team’s undoing as they slumped to a late defeat.

Jeffrey Schlupp was once again in the goals for the Foxes, as Nigel Pearson’s side grabbed a much-needed morale boost. The Ghana international – who has netted three times in the league so far – bagged a last-gasp winner after Leonardo Ulloa had levelled matters on 83 minutes, serving another reminder of his out-of-position potential. Classified as a defender in FPL, Schlupp – at 4.5 – has nailed down the left-wing berth but is set for some tough fixtures that may well curb our enthusiasm. Over the next six, Pearson’s men face United, Arsenal, Chelsea and City and also welcome in-form Palace to the King Power in Gameweek 24.

Black Cats Blunted

Gus Poyet continued with a 3-5-2 formation for Sunderland’s home encounter with Fulham. The Black Cats boss replaced Costel Pantilimon, Adam Johnson and Wes Brown with Vito Mannone, Liam Bridcutt and Sebastian Coates. Jermain Defoe and Steven Fletcher led the line once again, although Jack Rodwell’s second-half dismissal forced a tactical switch which saw Fletcher sacrificed. With three very kind home fixtures (BUR, QPR, WBA) in the next four, Defoe failed to strengthen his claim for our attentions, though another clean sheet once again underlined the appeal of Patrick van Aanholt in Poyet’s defence.

Sturridge on Verge of Reds Return

Brendan Rodgers made only five changes for yesterday’s goalless draw with Bolton. In spite of the upcoming trip to Stamford Bridge, the Reds boss fielded Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling for the full 90 minutes – the latter led the line until Fabio Borini’s introduction on 68 minutes saw him shifted onto the flank. Whilst their failure to find the net is a real concern for the Merseysiders ahead of the semi-final second leg, Rodgers has cause for optimism after revealing that Daniel Sturridge has a chance of facing his former club on Tuesday:

“He starts training tomorrow with the team. He’s in his final rehabilitation with the medical and sports science guys today. He joins in with the group now and it’s just about getting football fitness and game fitness. We’ll see how he is for Tuesday. If he’s not ready for Tuesday then he’ll be back, for sure, against West Ham next weekend.”

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2,262 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HVT
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lol at those who lolled at Utd Friday night,
    United are still in the cup with both City and Chelsea eliminated!
    Now who's a disgrace now!
    🙂

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      MK Dons 😉

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

        Bayern Munich
        😉

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I stand by my lol @ Man Utd 😎

      I may retract it after the Bournemouth game. 😉

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

      And Spurs 😉

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙁

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

        And maybe Liverpool.....
        😉

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

          😯

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So many winks 😯

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

        😉

      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Wanks 😉

        1. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          lol

      3. HVT
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ' A wink a day, keeps the doctor away '

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

          😉

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Winker.

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

            Willie Winker is a W*anker?
            🙂

        3. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          a wank maybe 😉

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

          😯

          😉

    5. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      United

  2. zuzuViking
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Please RMWCT (0-10/10 please).

    Pant Jaku
    Terry, Clyne, Bellerin, Wisdom, PVA
    Sanchez, Hazard, Caz, Larsson, Lucas
    Costa, Aguero, Kane

    0.0 in bank

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      6

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

        Cheers. Care to share my main problem?

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone but Lucas, and Bellerin might bite you.

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

        I agree, but Lucas is the only playing mid at max 4.3, and i am broke 🙂

        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Then tinker elsewhere!

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

          I'd nearly downgrade Terry in your case and splash the cash on Larson.

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

            Larson???

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

              I agree, he is a decent pick?

  3. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    How did Elia play yesterday?

  4. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud or Pellé for a one weeker? Giroud against a struggling Villa, Pellé against a Bonyless and Siggyless Swansea
    it seems like whatever my decision is, it can't be a bad one.

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

      Giroud

    2. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud

    3. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      G-Poo

      1. Hypnos
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        yummy

    4. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud

  5. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Puncheon or Elia? Last one, I promise 😀

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

      Puncheon long term.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Puncheon

    3. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Puncheon

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

      With Long out and Mane away, I'd definitely go with Elia

      Also Palace now have a raft of attacking options (lol) with Chamakh, Gayle, Sanogo too, so I expect some rotation for Puncheon

  6. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What do ye think of this ?

    Krul, Hamer
    Terry, Kos, Wollscheid, Pva, Baird
    Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Puncheon, Boyd
    Costa,Giroud, Falcao

    2m itb to do Falcao to Aguero for Hull?

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

      Would prefer Panti over Krul. Hamer will soon loose his place, so u can downgrade to 4.0.
      Not sold on Eriksen, rather Caz/Sterling
      I like the 1GW Falcao punt. You reckon he will start again? 'He is kinda due'.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sterling has horrid fixtures I will see how he plays with Daniel back. I already have 3 Arsenal so Caz is not an option. I hope so he has been getting opportunities and I expect him to explode soon with a big haul...

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Was thinking of going

        Krul, Panti
        Terry, Kos, Wollscheid, Pva, Baird
        Sanchez, Hazard, Adm, Puncheon, Boyd
        Costa, Defoe, Falcao

        2m itb to do Falcao to Aguero for Hull

  7. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Points per game

    Costa 6.2 ( Aguero has 6.3)
    Hazard 6.0
    Oscar 5.8
    Fab 5.7
    Ivan 5.1
    Terry 4.9

    Is there an argument against keeping Hazard and going with Terry, Oscar and Costa

    Or

    Going with Costa, Hazard and Oscar. (Bertrand, Clyne, Kosc and Clichy all have similar ppg as Terry)

    Either way perhaps we should be viewing Costa and Oscar as essential instead of luxury extras?

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

      keeping Hazard or downgrading to Oscar (if you could really call it downgrading) is one of my WC dilemmas. Leaning towards the former, though.

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

      a BIG but.

      Oscar has missed some games so you can decrease his PPG, and ad in your 5th mid's

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

      Terry-Hazard-Costa. Stop debating, get those 3, and you can sleep peacefully.

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I agree with this.
        Although you can make a case for Fabregas over a defender, not least because there are good DEF choices elsewhere.

  8. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason why there haven't been enough price rises in the last few days?

    Elia has had over 60,000 transfers in this round, yet no rise.

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

      I think FPL have gone on holiday

    2. The Gambler.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wildcard transfers dont count towards price rises

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

        Why wouldn't they? Where is this in rules?

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Rule number 1. on price rises: There are no rules with price rises

  9. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Citys owners look pretty stupid now, organising a meaningless friendly midweek

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

    Is it crazy to go uber in defence as a lot of team have good fixtures now?
    Panti/Krul
    PVA Baird Wolsch Bellerin (Maybe + Clyne)

    Leaves so much upfront

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not crazy no. Very risky though I can see the likes of Che and Ars keeping plenty of cs

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

        I have an Ars defender 😉

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

      Picking the right defender will be headache 😐

    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not crazy, but you should have sufficient team value to pick one or two top DEFs. I think Terry/Ivan plus Clyne/Bertrand is sensible. There are few must-have premium MIDs, and some good value MID options, so you can save cash there.

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

        I want three big mids and two big strikers

        Currently looking at

        Hazard Sanchez ADM(Maybe) Elia AJ
        Aguero Costa Bojan

        1. Home Run Baker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Nice, for sure. Good luck.

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

            Thanks

  11. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Potential WC team, to be activated after this GW ...

    Foster / Pantilimon
    Terry / Bertrand / Hutton / PVA / Baird
    Hazard / Sanchez / Eriksen / Puncheon / Ward-Prowse
    Aguero / Costa / Kane

    First WC team I've posted, so be kind 🙂
    Pretty standard I think, with good reason.
    Thanks for any comments

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

      Why not this week?

      Oh - nice team. Pantilimon and Begovic.

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Don't want Aguero til next week, and will punt on Cazorla just this GW.

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

          Check out the defensive fixtures on the ticker ...

          1. Home Run Baker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            PVA home to Burnley doesn't seem a good enough reason to do it this week. Is that what you mean?
            Thing is, I have 2/3 of that team now ...

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

              Well, in that case, I think you ought to think a little harder. Just my opinion, and good wishes too.

              1. Home Run Baker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Thanks Doos

    2. Super Silva Haze
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I really like it. 9/10
      Eriksen Punch and Ward Prowse are very good picks imo

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks - those 3 will make/break the season I think.

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Consider Caz or Sterling over Eriksen. Not a big fan of Spurs double up. Rest solid.

          1. Home Run Baker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks. Not sure I can make the cash stretch that far. And I'm a big fan of Eriksen - think he'll have a big finish to the season.

            1. Jigger & Pony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Then consider losing Kane to Bojan / Defoe. Spurs play WBA, ARS and LIV in next 3. Can't see them scoring many goals.

              1. Home Run Baker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                *shudders*
                I get the fixture logic, but neither of those 2 floats my boat.

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

                Most of us didn't see them scoring against Chelsea either.

  12. The Light Knight
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm really tempted to get Ozil in 😕

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

      I'm not. Yet.

      1. The Light Knight
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, probably should leave it a bit

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

      😯

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

        😯 😯

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

      Yeah, but you're mad as a hatter!

      1. The Light Knight
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Touché

    4. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm really tempted to know how Arsene imagines his first team with Ozil, Cazorla, Ramsey, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Welbeck, Giroud, Sanchez (all fit and available) would be. Would Ozil start centrally after seeing how well Cazorla's done?

      Of course, knowing its Arsenal, they won't all be available at any point in time.

      1. The Light Knight
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ox will be dropped, that's his "go to" response. Rosicky will be rested a lot. Welbeck/Donkey rotation. Then, as you say, there will shirely be a couple knocks as well.

        You'd hope that Wenger now realises Caz can do a job on the wing, while Ozil can't

  13. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    how nailed-on are:

    1 - Ospina
    2 - Elia
    3 - Bellerin

    ?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      60%
      10%
      70%

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

        60% for Ospina means you reckon Szczesny will be back in the fold soon, or a new signing?

        And 10% for Elia because of the Bolasie factor?

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

          not Bolasie of course, Mane*

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yeh. It's either or IMO, and Mane is better.

            60% for Ospina because he has been given a chance to earn the spot, but he hasn't really been tested in any games yet. If he plays well, it becomes permanent, if not Wojjy will probably come back in.

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

      1, Not for long
      2. Right now, quite
      3, %50

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      1. upto him.. he's place to lose
      2. will probably lose it to mane
      3. see 1.

  14. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    5-2-3 is a very viable option now.

    Pantilimon
    Clyne Koscienly Terry Clichy Baines
    Sanchez Hazard
    Aguero Kane Costa

    with potatoes as bench fodders

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's an interesting thought, but I don't think that will score enough points.

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

      Solid team

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

        Those will be interesting GWs when all those defenders score goals... 😀

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Considering you can get Puncheon Moses and Jwp for a grand total of 15.5 there's no reason not to have a midfield

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and not having a WBA defender is a waste really.. else not a bad idea(though i'd never do it)

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

          😮 Team stinks after addition of any WBA's players 🙁

          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            haha! I know! loses its appeal as a badass squad. just put Foster as the 2nd goalie & everyone is happy

        2. Caesar, Hot Mustache
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          easy. baines > Wisdom 😆

      2. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Agree with this

    4. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Meh, except no one can seem to defend this year.

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        oh, but these defenders can & will score >_>

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

    All those with WBA defenders/double WBA defenders, what are you going to do in game week 34?

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

      FA Cup?

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

        No ...

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

          Bench or get a Toon defender I suppose.

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Fair question, but that's 11 GWs away and beyond the planning horizon for me.

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

      That is a long long time away

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

        OK - so how do you plan YOUR defence?

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

          2 defenders from teams that I could play any week ( kos and Terry atm) along with 2-3 with good upcoming fixtures ( upcoming: 5-10 weeks)

          Also have Clyne so not worried about my cheap defenders at all this season

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

            Yes, me too.

    4. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What defence are you going with Doosra? I think i'm going pretty big.

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

        Begovic, Pantilimon
        Ivanovic, Bellerin, Rose, Clyne, Baird

        Baird may well depart for a Hull player.

        1. Home Run Baker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I think you're missin a trick with no WBA - especially if it's because of GW 34.

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

            WBA: TOT -177 bur -39 SWA -61 sun -23 SOT -227 avl -24 STO -57 mci -551

            I am not very keen on this situation ...

            1. Home Run Baker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              There's no need to spoil a good story with some inconvenient hard data 🙂

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

                I am so sorry ... 😆

            2. Home Run Baker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              But seriously, with a CHE and SOT like most people have, you're likely looking to rotate the other 3. In that context, WBA just need some well-timed fixtures.

        2. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Looks good. I think i might go, Terry, Bellerin, Jones, Kompany Baird.

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

            Kompany is a no-no, imo. I kind of hope that I am proved wrong, but he looks finished to me.

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

              Yup kompany has been finished since they won their first league title

            2. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I know they've been conceding, but their home fixtures look too good to ignore. Hopefully they'll tighten up soon.

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

                Value? Would not Clichy be a better bet?

                1. Drip Doctor
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Yes, but the easy home games are where he's at risk from Kolarov.

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

                    I suppose, yeah. 🙁

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

      Place them on the bench?

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yep

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

      I'm planing to use a FT on a GK or take a hit if i have to.

    7. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Enjoy their CS points.

    8. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What's happening then? Sorry if I've missed the debate.

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

        Their last 5 fixtures is my guess...

    9. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dance like no one is watching, but close the curtains just in case someone is??

  16. Knallie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm on WC now, around 5k mark, want to climb in the rankings. How is this looking?

    Krul / Pants
    Terry / Bertrand / Bellerin / Wisdom / Naughton
    Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Puncheon / Boyd
    Costa / Giroud / Pelle

    enough ITB to do Giroud -> Aguero next week

    Main points:
    How nailed on are Naughton and Bellerin?
    I'm not entirely satisfied with Eriksen and Puncheon, any other good long-term options?

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Love that midfield - well, all except Boyd.
      We really don't know about Naughton or Bellerin - better to go with PVA, Hutton etc.

  17. LevonCD
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Mates, its down to the battle of Elia vs Puncheon. whom should i go with?

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      punch

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

      probably Puncheon

    3. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is this your 4th or 5th mid? With Long out I'd be more tempted by Elia now.

    4. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Puncheon

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Puncheon

      2. LevonCD
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        thanks for the feedback guys.

        and Lanley, hes my 4th mid with siggy out now 5th is boyd

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

    Someone pointed this out earlier. There will be a huge lack of dgws this year compared to previous ones. Usually fa cup quarter finalists had one later in the season but this year only the semi finalists will be involved in dgws

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ... And Cambridge aren't in the Premier League 🙂

    2. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      WC savers been duped

  19. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    how's this ranked for an ambitious 2 million ranked manager 🙁

    Pantilimon Krul
    Terry Fonte PvA Wollscheid Baird
    Sanchez Hazard Fabregas Puncheon Ward-Prowse
    Aguero Kane Giroud

    A. scale of 1-5?
    B. Krul Puncheon Giroud > Giliks Cazorla Austin?

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

      You know about this site and you're ranked 2m. Where did it go so wrong for you?

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        oh, so many things, my Good man! team history is liked.

        in my defence, I found out about here GW 7 or so, & my team was already badly broken, so I had to take hits upon hits (44 in total) to get to the level on here 🙁 since then, I've got a lot better.

        plus, I started playing GW3, first season, used my first WC early. so many silly mistakes, man

        1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          linked

  20. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Austin still best 3d striker option (not counting Kane)? And is he still worth keeping?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      QPR's strength has been at home so far, looking at their fixtures they probably have among the toughest set of home games to the end of the season.
      I expect the $6million man to drop off a bit now. Unless they can improve in the away games.
      I might drop him from my WC squad next week.

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ings

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

        They can rebuild him - they have the technology. And Vargas. 😉

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

      I thought he was 2-d :-O

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

    Rmwct:

    Foster, Krul
    Baird, wisdom, wollscheld, naughton, bellerin
    Cazorla, Sanchez, hazard, sterling, Boyd
    Costa, aguero, kane

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      6/10
      I think you're leaving value on the table by not picking 1-2 of the lower priced MIDs.

  22. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Rmtwct:
    Pants/Heaton
    PvA Bertrand Baird Fonte Wisdom
    Downing Hazard Fab Sanchez Boyd
    Costa Aguero Kane/Ings

    1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      pretty good actually.

      Downing has horrendous fixtures
      double saints? not a fan. one of the to Koscienly maybe?

  23. Sarnab
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Don't go by the word that Kun isn't playing well and so he should be ignored in WC. Dangerous player.
    Can hurt you badly.

    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He played quite well against Boro, he was their only player who seemed like he wanted to win

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

      In addition to which, he is an easy swap for Sturridge, should everything go tits up.

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So can Costa, didn't stop people dropping him last week despite scoring in the previous two games.
      He is certainly tempting and I may dump Silva to get him in.

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

        That is what I have done ...

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks Doosra. Means Austin has to go.

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

            Yes me too. Aguero for Austin. Silva out.

  24. Redbull Sucks
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Puncheon or Larsson considering the fixtures( for 4th Mid)

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Puncheon.

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Puncheon

  25. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is anyone else considering Gayle and a cheap Forward

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Tempted, risky to lose Kane with his high ownership and the value i'd lose on him though.

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So Gayle and .... Gayle!

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

      Gayle is a cheap forward.

  26. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Cazorla being on pens until the end f the season makes him a bit of a no brainer at that price with the fixtures coming up, imo.

    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm very tempted by him, he's looking sharp. But wenger might become and idiot again and play him out of position or not at all, when Özil plays

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Can't see it. Reckon Ozil will take Chamberlains spot on the right while he works up to full fitness.

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not judging by what Wenger said the other day. Nailed on where he is.

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

      Agree. Also been in my team for weeks. 🙂

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

    Sturridge back should shake things up a bit.

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

      Indeed.

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hopefully, I would like more variation in my league

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Could replace Costa in teams in due course.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Or Aguero.

        1. Home Run Baker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          True

    3. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      11.1 is a bit much for me

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Would have dropped to about 10.2 in the old days.

        1. The Light Knight
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          *wistful flashback*

  28. Clump
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Moses / Walters or neither?

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Neither.

  29. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Money no issue which defender would you want this week?
    Kos probably best chance of cs but like Clyne Jones even PVA