Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 4 – The Strong

As an exciting transfer window closes and the first international break begins, we take a look ahead and try to gauge the impact of the upcoming schedule on our Fantasy thinking. First up, as always, are the teams with favourable fixtures to come over the next four to six Gameweeks – we see a couple of title hopefuls and a spread of lesser ranked teams are offered platforms for short-term success.

Stoke City

“involvement


A shock 1-0 win at the Etihad was just the tonic that Mark Hughes’ team needed after a sluggish start to the season. Buoyed by that result, the Potters enter a period of excellent fixtures with home encounters against Leicester, Newcastle and Swansea and trips to QPR, Sunderland and Southampton. After getting their act together at arguably the toughest ground in the top-flight, these fixtures suggest that there could be Fantasy points aplenty on offer at both ends of the pitch.

Asmir Begovic is firmly ensconced in goal and provides good value in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game at 5.0, while at the back, managers can choose between the budget delights of Marc Wilson, the added assist threat of Erik Pieters or the full luxury of goals and bonus points from Ryan Shawcross. In midfield, one-time Fantasy darling Victor Moses will be hoping to reboot his Premier League career while Liverpool alumnus Oussama Assaidi was signed on deadline day after a fairly successful loan last season.

Marko Arnautovic, widely expected to kick on after settling in during the latter half of last season, was unexpectedly benched last time out and has a fight on his hands to regain his place, though the potentially season-ending injury to Peter Odemwingie won’t harm his cause. Up front, there’s a parallel story as Bojan Krkic was left out of the squad against City and any investment in that area would surely be in the direction of weekend goalscorer Mame Biram Diouf.

Man United

“involvement


Louis van Gaal’s winless start to the Premier League rolls on, with a lacklustre draw against Burnley the latest in a series of unconvincing displays. However, a huge transfer window culminated in the loan of Radamel Falcao, whose legendary goal-scoring pedigree is thought by many to signal the start of an upturn. Certainly, on paper, the new-look squad of world-class talent ought to make light work of their upcoming five fixtures, with home games against QPR, West Ham and Everton and trips to Leicester and West Brom.

For those with faith in the Reds defence, David De Gea provides a well priced route in, while Jonny Evans is expected to keep his place and comes in at 5.4 in the FPL game. The arrival of both Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao has caused some to doubt the security of Juan Mata’s place in the first team – the former arrives at Old Trafford with an outstanding history of playmaking on the continent but question marks over formation may mean that it may be better to wait and see how things shake out before investing in the Argentine. Falcao, on the other hand, has no such question marks. Priced at 11.0 in the FPL game, the Colombian is an elite option whose arrival could trigger a raft of wildcards as Fantasy managers scramble to accommodate such an expensive option alongside other pricey performers. Quite how Van Gaal shapes his side to also accommodate Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie remains to be seen.

Sunderland

“involvement


Two draws and a loss from their opening three tells a fair tale of the Black Cats’ stuttering start to the season. Gus Poyet will be desperate to improve and the next four fixtures offer some assistance – after the tricky visit of Tottenham, the Wearsiders have a trip to Burnley followed by two home fixtures against Swansea and Stoke, which offer hope of points at both ends of the pitch.

In goal, last year’s budget hero Vito Mannone appears to have seen off the challenge of Costel Pantilimon and offers excellent value. The loan of Sebastien Coates could threaten Wes Brown’s place or even that of John O’Shea, but luckily the most appealing option here is Patrick van Aanholt, who already has an assist to his name.

The midfield offers a wide selection of budget gambles. Seb Larsson opened his account in Gameweek 1 and followed up with an assist the following week to remind us of his well priced potential. Jack Rodwell is looking for a fresh start on Wearside and has already scored, whilst, sadly, hopes for Will Buckley seem to be curtailed for now by irregular game time. Connor Wickham has been utilised on the flank so far but the arrival of Buckley and Ricardo Alvarez may see the youngster challenge Steven Fletcher for the lone forward role.

Liverpool

“involvement


After struggling to dominate Southampton or make an impression against Man City, Brendan Rodgers’ side rediscovered their form with a highly convincing destruction of previously unbeaten Tottenham at the Lane. That 3-0 triumph set Liverpool up perfectly for a very encouraging schedule – Aston Villa, West Brom, Everton and Hull City all roll up to Anfield in the next six Gameweeks, while trips to West Ham and QPR will hold little fear.

A back-line that struggled to keep clean sheets last season seemed to have been sounding the same chord this term but shutting out a Pochettino side at home is no mean feat and Simon Mignolet could be a decent goalkeeping option in light of these fixtures. A goal from new recruit Alberto Moreno makes him an enticing alternative to the hugely owned Dejan Lovren, though if the cheaper youngster Javier Manquillo can nail down a berth ahead of Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan, he could be a bargain. In midfield, it’s hard to look past Raheem Sterling whose two goals and assist have taken him to third in the overall midfielder standings in FPL. But those who thought that the departure of Luis Suarez would rob Steven Gerrard of the oxygen of penalties may be thinking twice after Rodgers’ high-intensity methods earned his skipper another spot-kick at the weekend, meaning the veteran may still be an option. With two assists in three appearances, Jordan Henderson is also ticking over nicely, and at just 6.0, offers an alternative in the mid-price bracket.

Up front, Mario Balotelli was lively without product but still looked like a potentially explosive goal-scorer – if Rodgers retains the midfield diamond, the Italian international looks a valid option as part of the front two. Meanwhile Daniel Sturridge’s second consecutive blank is a little disconcerting for his owners but few would predict that the drought will abide for long and the only real deterrent is his eye-watering price-tag – all the more so with Balotelli 1.5 cheaper.

Also Consider

Crystal Palace
The loss of Tony Pulis is still being felt by Fantasy managers but Neil Warnock is a canny old campaigner and a shift from budget-priced defence to budget-priced attack could be on the cards after the Eagles put three past Newcastle.

With home matches against Burnley and Leicester plus trips to Hull and West Brom in the next six Gameweeks, Jason Puncheon and Wilfried Zaha look like enticing options, whilst Dwight Gayle is expected to recover from the ankle knock that forced him off last weekend – the striker has scored four goals in his last two matches in all competitions and, at 4.5 in the FPL game, could be an excellent budget enabler in a 3-5-2 formation. For those still holding out hope of clean sheets, Joel Ward still appears to be the best option, though with Zaki Fryers arriving yesterday, in addition to the competition offered by Martin Kelly and Adrian Mariappa on the right, the Eagles first-choice backline under Warnock is yet to be decided.

Burnley
Sean Dyche will gladly chalk up a no-score draw with Man United as a victory and he’ll be hoping to prise his plucky team from the bottom of the table using the lever of favourable fixtures. Sunderland, West Ham and Everton all roll up to Turf Moor, while trips to Crystal Palace, West Brom and Leicester present a landscape of points potential for their key Fantasy assets. Michael Duff looks a bargain at 4.0 if he can hold onto his place, whilst Dean Marney is the budget fifth midfielder of choice for many on the site, though George Boyd (4.4) could prove an alternative if he can nail down the left flank role. Lukas Jutkiewicz excelled in pre-season but Danny Ings, with 27 goals last season, has better underlying stats and could easily break his drought with those fixtures.

Southampton
A first win of the season at West Ham was no more than the Saints deserved after impressing under Ronald Koeman, given the exodus of talent over the summer. The next six fixtures offer hope of more to come as Koeman gets to grips with the Premier League: the visits of Newcastle, QPR, Sunderland and Stoke all look primed for Fantasy points, though trips to in-form Swansea and Tottenham under their former manager may be more problematic.

Fraser Forster has done well for save points so far, though for a similar price one can obtain the attack-minded services of Nathaniel Clyne, who with a goal, assist and clean sheet so far sits in fourth place for defenders overall. Morgan Schneiderlin’s brace makes him an intriguing lower mid-price option whilst James Ward-Prowse also got off the mark with an assist. Dusan Tadic has thus far failed to justify his price-tag, but a mooted shift to a role in the hole could be hugely beneficial to him and his owners. Graziano Pelle has similarly got off to a fairly slow start but his goal against West Ham could be just what his confidence needs to begin repaying his managers’ faith. New winger Sadio Mane arrives with an excellent scoring record and is another to monitor.

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

    Based on experience, will new player like Falcao increase price before his first game?

    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No. NTI during the GW the player is added to FPL are not counted toward price changes.

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

      If he get's enough transfers in AFTER 10 days then of course

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

    im on WC and my mid is Ramsey Sterling Dyer Siggy Fabs
    I'm having a hard time taking someone out for Schneiderlin because I've made money on all these players and will make more following another .1 rise on ramsey/fabs however Schneiderlin will go up .2 this gwk! Hmmmm

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

      why do you need schneiderlin?

      take dyer out if need be

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

        he will rise .2 and i already got dyer .1 ago

  3. vova
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    This is my team, I'm relatively happy with it but what do you think?

    Krul Foster
    Terry Chester Naylor PvA Rio
    Hazard Ramsey Sterling Siggy Henderson
    Costa Rooney Naismith

    0.9 in the bank
    1 FT

    Was thinking of getting rid of a Chelsea player before their tough fixtures and maybe getting a Liverpool player too.

    Thoughts?

    Cheers 🙂

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

    Is Rooney -> Falcao worth it to for a -4?

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

      not yet

    2. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      no

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

      mental

    4. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It could be OK. Rooney will drop .1, probably .2 this GW, and will continue to drop if he doesn't perform. Falcao will not drop this week or next week, regardless of his performance. Falcao will rise on a good performance, whereas Rooney will not. Crazy move from a purely points based perspective, but the price change aspect makes it a close call to me.

  5. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    WIll boyd actually get any minutes?

    1. Ryan
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I was under the impression he is cover for the 3 positions behind the striker

  6. mranonymous
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will any player raise .2 from the time of this post till next GW is locked?

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

      Rise*

    2. Ryan
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I doubt it

    3. Diva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Most of the likely double risers have already risen .1. Of those left, Moreno, Shawcross and Schneiderlin might stand a shot, but I wouldn't bank on it.

  7. Hits Magnet
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If you were to take 2 defenders and a keeper from UTD/Stoke/Liverpool ........... which keeper and defender combo would you go for (Safety of starts being paramount)?

    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Begovic, Moreno, Evans. I would prefer to wait until Shaw is healthy and get him instead of Evans though.

      1. Hits Magnet
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I was leaning towards De Gea, Pieters and Moreno but Mingolet/Evans/Wilson is the cheapest option ...... and Moreno is probably the most at risk to rotation

        1. Walrus Eggs
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          As a rule of thumb, keepers from the better clubs are overpriced. If you're looking at two pairing of equal price, which DDG/Pieters and Bego/Evans are, go with the cheaper keeper unless the attacking threat of the cheaper defender is especially compelling.

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

      de gea (good fixtures) shawcross lovren

  8. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm about to activate my WC. Who's most likely for a double rise from now?

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

      I am very interested in the same thing....

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Siggy and that guy

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

      No one IMO considering most of the likely options have already risen once

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But because most of the guys are activating their WC now
        Chances are they might rise again.

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

          They might rise 0.1 but they won't rise twice

          1. Costa in Wengerland
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Indeed

      2. Test Eagles
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ^ this ... you might have missed the boat with about 4-5 rises

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Moreno
      Shawx
      Clyne
      Dyer
      Sterling
      Schneiderlin
      Costa
      Naismith
      Welbeck

  9. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why does people transfer out Ferdinand?

    Is he dropped or injured?

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

      No it's simply because he plays for QPR and they are a bit rubbish

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

        Fair enough. He did got a CS last GW tho.

        If only I don't have a Bojan situation.. 😉

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

          I have a young situation. U could do a straight swap to naismith

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

            I sorted out the young situation as soon as it became a situation.

            Them GW 1 bench points

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

              Just wish it had an obvious move available for Young. Bonanza would surely be easier to get rid of

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

                Bojan

      2. Walrus Eggs
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But immediately after a CS? The casuals are generally a lot more knee-jerkish than that.

        1. Ryan
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          It's because people are playing their wild cards

  10. mranonymous
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anything that really needs changing?

    Krul Elliott

    Shawcross Moreno Clyne PvA Wisdom

    Sanchez Hazard Sterling Siggy Blind

    Naismith Falcoa Costa

    1. Spoox777
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No looks goods. I would go Lovren over Moreno

  11. Spoox777
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you pick please?

    Dier or Davies (Hull)

    Mata or Sterling

    Who would you pick to play next match please?

    Dier vs (Sunderland) or Clyne vs (Newcastle)

    Thank you

    1. BlzE_94
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dier
      Sterling
      Clyne vs Newcastle

      1. jernej93
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        this 🙂

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

    Is Jovetic -> Welbeck worth it for a -4?

    I think so.. may not get more points this week but looks almost certain to in the long run. Also can't see anyone rising more in price more than Welbeck over the next few weeks (6.9 for Arsenal's starting striker?!) whilst Jovetic looks set to drop soon.

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No wait

    2. Spoox777
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not for a -4 hit. The only thing is will Jovetic start ahead of Dzeko? So i went Jovetic > Naismith to be safe

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

      No wait. No Jovetic could start and Welbeck might be eased into the side from the bench

    4. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Do it 🙂

      Jovetic is big rotation risk and Welbeck can bring big numbers for low price ... I think he can be 1st striker even when Giroud is fit

  13. Spoox777
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Not for a -4 hit. The only thing is will Jovetic start ahead of Dzeko? So i went Jovetic > Naismith to be safe.

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

      They lost when Jovetic started ahead of Dzeko, he blanked, Dzeko will get his game now imo.

  14. Rozmans XI
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which WC team would you choose, 1 or 2?

    1. Krul (myhill)
    Ivanovic - clyne - chester (wisdom - moore)
    Ramsey - Hazard - Sterling - Siggy (Cattermole)
    Costa/Falcao - Balotelli - Wellbeck

    2. Krul (myhill)
    Caulker - clyne - chester (wisdom - N.Taylor)
    Ramsey - Hazard - Schneiderlin - Siggy (Cattermole)
    Costa - Falcao - Sturridge

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The second 1

  15. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is it really worth WCing this team when the only player I really still want out is Eriksen? Already on a -4.

    Begovic
    Kelly - Clyne - PvA
    Eriksen - Sterling - Siggy - Ramsey
    Costa - Balotelli - Rooney

    Gilks -- Marney - Ferdinand - Chester

    1. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Who would you bring in instead of Eriksen?

      I would stay with him because of easy fixtures 🙂

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

      Nooo. A CHS mid and a Liverpud are your priorities, imo.

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

      Dirksen has a good fixture this week. Hold

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

        Damn auto correct

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          😀

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Of course not broo

    5. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      just keep him

  16. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud and Rooney to Welbeck and Falcao no hits ya or na

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

      Noooo. Why are you contemplating players who haven't even played for their new clubs yet?

      Madness.

      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Both of them will play Falcao is an incredible player and Arsenal have no other striker

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

          Still madness. Highly likely to need time to find his feet in England.

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

          They have Sanchez and Sanogo who know their current systems. Isn't Welbeck on international duty at the moment too? And Falcao for that matter?

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

        I agree with u Jafa. A lot of needless wild cards are being played before we know who is nailed on for GW4

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

          Plus billions. The amount of people thinking of bringing in Falcao et al is mind boggling.

          1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yup Man utd are going to bench him because they dont need to make up any points at all

            1. Ryan
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              U are making very poor assumptions

              1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                My rankings say different :p

                1. Ryan
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                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Did u achieve that by selecting players whom u haven't seen represent their new club yet? I'm sure it's something that isn't normally advised

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

                  Also if you're such a big shot fix your link because your rank isn't that good

    2. Test Eagles
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ewww ... yes!!

    3. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You have to replace Giroud that's for sure 😀

      Big risk but you can benefit huge .. I would just go Giroud - Welbeck.

      I think Rooney will score more points than Falcao 🙂

    4. Spoox777
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud obviously change but for now i'd stick with Rooney.

      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Falcao is a great diff 40% ownership compared to about 2%

    5. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe giroud to Welbekck

    6. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why do you still have Giroud?

      Him to welbeck seems ok to me

    7. Adderz
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This game's about risks, you'll never hit the top ranks unless you take them. If you wanna get in Welbz and Falcao, go for it

  17. Moody1000
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    moreno or ivanovic or coleman?

    1. intek7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ivanovic

    2. Spoox777
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ivanovic but if you have 2 other Chelsea already then i'd say go with Liverpool. I'd choose Lovren over Moreno.

      1. Moody1000
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        but moreno offers more attacking threat right?

    3. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ivanović in this form but I'm not sure that he can be consistent. Mourinho was talking about bad defensive display after Everton game and probably Ivanović was playing too high for his taste. He can be one bad game away from bench and Luis replacing him ... monitor his situation closely because I can see some rotation in Chelsea back line soon 🙂

      But for now he is better than Coleman because Chelsea will get a lot of clean sheets and Everton are horrible at the back.

      Moreno same as Coleman ... Liverpool is bad at the back and he is also not as big attacking threat as Coleman is.

      1. Moody1000
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        thnx dude , I am going debuchy to moreno

  18. @BigChrisso
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Top of the morning all...

  19. Test Eagles
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool fans, or other intelligent EPL advisors.

    I'm assuming Lovren would be nailed on for Liverpool, whilst Moreno might have some rotation risk? After watching Moreno vs Spurs he's definitely a great prospect, so slick and has a great finish. Just wondering whether they'll rotate him occasionally being the new boy, whereas Lovren seems very settled at CB.

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

      Rotate him with Enrique? Surely not

    2. Spoox777
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      "I'm assuming Lovren would be nailed on for Liverpool, whilst Moreno might have some rotation risk?"

      Exactly. This is why i have Lovren over Moreno.

  20. Hubert
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    "I can honestly say that I will not visit a hospital any time soon to undergo surgery. You need quite a lively fantasy to come up with this nonsense."

    Van Persie also insists he is ready to compete for his place at United following Falcao's move and is confident the Colombian's arrival will be a boost for the squad.

    "I am happy with the arrival of Falcao," added the Dutchman.

    "He makes us a better team. You always have to aim for the best at a big club. That's my philosophy as well. Falcao has to fight for his place, just like me. The two of us and Wayne Rooney and James Wilson will have to fight it out."

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      James Wilson is really fighting hard now

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

      Hmm so the rumors are unfounded. Very odd, I wonder what the deal is with the 1 year loan then

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Financial fair play

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

          Good point

    3. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      That means Mata's place in danger

      1. jernej93
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Most likely to get benched and Rooney playing on AMC ... Rooney can benefit from this just wait !! He will be top scorer (FPL) for United this seasob

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Ssshhhh 😛

      2. LOCO ABREU
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and rooney noop

  21. El Libe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    im on WC and thinking about 2 options,any toughts?

    A:
    ---------------Begovic ------- Myhill----------------
    --------Jaanmat--Clyne---Dier----Taylor---Ivanovic------
    -------------Fab---Tadic----Sterling---Siggy----Henderson------
    ------------- Baloteli------- Costa-----Naismith-----------
    0,5 ITB or

    B:
    ---------------Begovic ------- Myhill----------------
    --------Jaanmat--Clyne-----Taylor---Ivanovic--- 4m
    -------------Fab---Ramsey----Sterling---Siggy----Henderson------
    ------------- Baloteli------- Costa-----Naismith-----------
    0,3 ITB

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B but ditch hendo for a 4.5 mid and turn Balo into Sturridge

      1. El Libe
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        i was also thinking about that but i would like to have 3 Liverpool players bcs good fixtures and dont now which defender for 4m.

        1. @BigChrisso
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sturridge has the ability to be the highest scoring forward in the game over the coming weeks. Do it

    2. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrade Henderson and go for Sturridge/Falcao over Balotelli .. You already have Sterling and he is main attacking threat for Lpool at the moment

      1. El Libe
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for reply!!which 4 m defender and 4.5 midfielder then?

  22. @BigChrisso
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Where is Blind going to play and does he provide and potential value at 5.5mil?

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      deep mid,don't think so

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Played wing back for holland in the WC, if LVG sticks with his preferred formation I see him taking Ashley Young's spot GW4 or 5

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

          he will play CDM in front of the back 4

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If he was a defender you'd think about it. AS a mid he's completely useless.

  23. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Alright, final call...

    Mata and Albrighton out for Sterling and Boyd?

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I vote yes

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Im still going with Mata because ive Sterling aswell
      But definitely no Albrighton for me

    3. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I can see Mata being benched .. go for Sterling -> Main attacking threat for Liverpool and easy fixtures ahead of him 🙂

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

        Got mata out there now so yep

        just not 100% sure on boyd... hope he gets mins.. albrighton is not nailed and dont wanna waste time on 5th mid stuff

  24. chuckberry04
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I think I let these price drops dictate my decisions too much.. Swapped Rooney for Naismith because I fear a 0.2 drop too much.. I just can't stop it, took a -8 hit last week too and I know I'll take a hit next GW too to bring in two other strikers..

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's a frustrating experience to chase price rises. It can be a bit like chasing your tail

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

      Try ignoring the prices then and just get who you want from what you can afford

    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I take lots of hits at the start and follow the trends

      the sheep rule the first few weeks and it's trickier to predict

      be grand

  25. Diva
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What are the odds on this happening in GW4:

    Welbeck flagged with a knock, Falcao ~20minutes from the bench, Balotelli red card, Rooney hattrick and Dzeko brace?

    🙂

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      +mata 3 assists

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        hard to assist from the bench

        1. jernej93
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I don't know really ... I am 1000% confident with Rooney in my team. If you have to make changes than go with B but Lovren is unreliable and so is whole Liverpool back line

    2. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      500/1

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A million to one, Dzeko could get a brace and obv balotelli. But roonster no way

  26. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Chadli a bad shout?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      'Chadli! Chadli! Chadli!' It works ok

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A good option I think

  27. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm sleeping on Falcao, not rushing it.

    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Well... This is awkward.

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        😆

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

      If you're already sharing a bed, that's pretty quick going! 🙂

  28. Moody1000
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) rooney to sturridge
    B) debuchy to lovren
    which is the priority

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

      B

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B, but both are priorities

      1. Moody1000
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        already got sterling but I like liverpools attacking threat

    3. Ser Football 42
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lovern or maybe Moreno

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

      B .. But Moreno

  29. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Courtois
    Clyne, Caulker, Debuchy
    Siggy, Sterling, Fab, Tadic, Sanchez
    COsta, Sturridge

    Thinking:

    Debuchy->Moreno
    Sturridge->Rooney

    Thoughts?

    1. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Your other defenders? The only one I don't like in this team is Caulker 😀

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Wisdom and kelly

  30. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sorry chaps, for some reason my Ticker isn't working ... who do Swansea rotate well with over the next 5-6 GWs?

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Stoke

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

        Ah thanks mate, appreciate that!