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22 September 2014 1373 comments
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Leonardo Ulloa strikes twice as Leicester come from behind to see off United. Angel Di Maria bags a goal and assist as Juan Mata is dropped to the bench. Leighton Baines brings home the points again despite Everton’s loss to Palace, James Morrison fires West Brom to victory at Spurs, while Chelsea old boy Frank Lampard cancels out an Andre Schurrle strike as City hold the leaders at the Etihad.

Mata Benched as Rooney Drops Deep
Fantasy owners of both players may well be reassessing their options after Louis van Gaal’s tactical reshuffle yesterday. The Dutchman’s decision to hand Rooney the role in “the hole” behind Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao saw the England international earn just an assist in the 5-3 loss, though with back-to-back home matches against West Ham and Everton preceding a trip to The Hawthorns, his owners are likely to hold as we assess the long-term impact on his Fantasy potential. Those still holding Mata, however, will surely be planning an exit route,

Di Maria Delivers Again
The Argentine grabbed a goal and assist for the second successive Gameweek as he becomes increasingly instrumental to United’s prospects in the final third. Snapped up by over 293,000 Fantasy Premier League managers last week, Di Maria’s ownership continues to soar in our five-man midfields and the above-mentioned schedule looks set to ensure the bandwagon hurtles along at pace. Elsewhere in the United midfield, Ander Herrera netted for the second time in as many matches, and at just 7.3 to Di Maria’s 9.7, some may be persuaded to opt for the Spaniard’s more budget-friendly appeal.

Ulloa and Vardy Steer The Foxes to Victory
Nigel Pearson’s side continue to defy the fixture list with a stunning comeback win over United. Leicester had already drawn with Everton and Arsenal at the King Power Stadium but their unbeaten record looked on the line after the visitors went 3-1 up just before the hour-mark – what then followed showed just why The Foxes won last year’s Championship. Leonardo Ulloa took his tally to five goals in as many matches with a brace, though the summer signing was overshadowed by James Vardy, who turned in an exceptional display with a goal and four assists. Pearson’s side now have some decent fixtures in the next five (cpl, BUR, new, swa, WBA), and at just 5.6, many are now eyeing up Ulloa as a cheap forward option as he continues to take the top-flight by storm.

Spurs Slump at Home Again
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have now failed to score in each of their last two home encounters after suffering a disastrous defeat at the hands of West Brom. Hopes were high for the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Christian Eriksen and Nacer Chadli but Spurs managed a single shot on target all match, and with Arsenal, Southampton and City in the next three, returns look arguably unlikely at either end of the pitch.

Morrison The Baggies Hero
In his second start of the season, the Scot grabbed the only goal in yesterday’s early encounter at the Lane. After his side had failed to score in each of the previous three, Alan Irvine dropped record signing Brown Ideye to the bench as Saido Berahino grabbed the lone forward role, whilst at the back, the installation of Joleon Lescott proved crucial in chalking up a second shut-out of the campaign. With three strong home fixtures in the next six (BUR, CPL, NEW), Andre Wisdom owners will perhaps be a little more confident in starting the 4.0-priced defender if the Baggies carry on from yesterday’s result.

Baines in the Points Again as Martinez Rotates
In a Gameweek where many captaincy options failed us, the Toffees left-back proved an excellent armband differential after picking up the points for a third Gameweek in succession. Baines’ converted spot-kick in yesterday’s 3-2 home loss to Palace means he has now served up a goal, two assists and six bonus points over that period, though with back-to-back trips to Liverpool and United up next, many may be prepared to hold fire until the schedule picks up in Gameweek 8. Certainly, given that Roberto Martinez’ side have conceded at least twice in all but one of the opening five matches, defensive returns are looking hard to come by.

While Romelu Lukaku kept his starting role and scored for the second match running, Martinez’ team sheet indicates he may well be set to rotate in the forward areas to deal with Europa League duties. Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas both approached the match in excellent form but dropped to the bench as the Everton boss turned to the likes of Christian Atsu and Leon Osman – perhaps a sign of things to come as the schedule picks up for the Merseysiders.

Palace Shock Goodison
Palace continued their impressive attacking form on the road under Neil Warnock yesterday. The Eagles stuck three past Newcastle in their previous road trip before stuttering to a goalless draw at home to Burnley last weekend but found their scoring boots once again, with Yannick Bolasie, Fraizer Campbell and a Mile Jedinak penalty earning a crucial win. While Jason Puncheon kept his tally ticking over with an assist, Wilfried Zaha already looks far from assured of a start after dropping to the bench to accommodate goal-scorer Bolasie. Interestingly, Warnock also recalled Joe Ledley in favour of Dwight Gayle and shuffled his pack at the back, with Adrian Mariappa dropped to the bench in favour of the recalled Martin Kelly, underlining the uncertainty in the Palace starting XI at this moment in time.

Schurrle Nets in Blues Draw
Chelsea’s 100% start to the season came to an end yesterday after a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. For the first time this term, Eden Hazard outscored both Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa by providing the assist for Andre Schurrle’s opener, though the Blues’ defensive frailties continue to blight their prospects – it’s just one clean sheet in five for the league leaders ahead of back-to-back home matches against Villa and Arsenal.

Lampard to the Rescue
Edin Dzeko recovered from a back problem to take his place alongside Sergio Aguero as City reverted to 4-2-2-2 formation. Neither player was able to influence matters, though, and the Bosnian was subbed off midway through the second period as his goalless start to the campaign continues. Instead, it was left to Chelsea legend Lampard to net a late equaliser just seven minutes after emerging from the bench – bearing in mind he’s been afforded just 58 minutes this season, it’s fair to say his he’ll be utilised as an impact sub at best.

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  1. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    I should save my FT, right?

    Begovic
    PVA, Terry, Wisdom
    Tadic, Ramsey, Siggy, Sterling
    Welbeck, Rooney, Costa

    (Foster, Hendo, Coloccini, Rose)

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      deffo

    2. mr messi
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Unless you want ADM

    3. Who Ate All Depays?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      save

  2. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    On wildcard. Worth keeping Baines or bringing another def for two games and getting Baines back GW8?

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      he wont get any CS next 2 weeks but might be a penalty or a freekick

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Two pens in last two games (inc Europa) might be pushing luck hoping for another in next two.

        1. drughi
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          could see a penalty in the derby for sure

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 25 days ago

            They've had 1 pen in 130 years or something at Anfield.

            1. Barry Woj
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 25 days ago

              Really? And people moan about Man Utd and OT!

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 25 days ago

                Someone posted it the other day. Not sure on its accuracy. Man Utd's is against anyone and everyone though 😉 Except Leicester of course 😉

            2. Sess!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 25 days ago

              Good stat. Who would you bring in for two weeks instead?

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 25 days ago

                Kompany perhaps? Or go cheaper and get one of your mob? Or Naylor, or a Soton defender. Not much value in anyone above 5m bar Clyne/Bertie

                1. Sess!
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  12 years, 25 days ago

                  Cool, all names I'm considering. Put a few options below. Think city def might be way to go with PVA although stoke have couple easy games too.

                  1. Billy Gilmore
                    • 14 Years
                    12 years, 25 days ago

                    As a Wilson owner I wouldn't recommend a Stoke def!

        2. Kalix
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          That's not how penalties or probably works 😉

          The odds of a penalty are exactly the same, regardless of if he just had two!

    2. sweglet
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      if hes not going to rise then get rid and reclaim him for many points gw8

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        That's what I'm thinking

    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Tough one Sess. I think I'd keep him, unless you have a better replacement and an easy plan to get him back in from GW8!

  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Everton and United looking comical at the back

    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      + QPR

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Can't believe Everton have conceded the most goals. I thought we (lfc) were the worst!

      1. Woy
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        can see derby finishing 4-4

  4. AnarChYs7
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone else want to hold onto Rooney over Pelle, Welbeck, etc.?

    1. Game of Stones
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Wouldn't want Welbz for the next two, would hold or get Pelle

    2. sweglet
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      shipped rooney out for welbeck purely because dat guy (and adm is enough over for me)

    3. Who Ate All Depays?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      holding for this week for sure...have other pressing concern in Naismith though

  5. rozzo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    My team has been on not a very good run lately. Any input from you guys? 1 free transfer and 2.6 in the bank

    Krul
    Clyne Ivanovic Caulker
    Sterling Fabregas Ramsey Siggy
    Costa Rooney Naismith

    Elliott Marney Hutton Wisdom

    A) Krul to Forster
    B) Ramsey to Di Maria
    C) Naismith to Ulloa/Welbeck/Pelle
    D) Wildcard

    Leaning towards A, might give Naismith one more week and Ramsey is fine for now where as I really need to ship Krul. Any ideas?

    1. Barry Woj
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      A is the most sensible.

    2. stephenl15
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Nothing wrong with that team! Mine is almost the very same only i have Pelle over Naismith, Moore over Wisdom, Albrighton over Marney and Foster over Krul, You're fine. Definitely dont WC

    3. turboLuck
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      A and B

  6. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    So many players I want in this moment in my team 🙁

    Baines, Ivanovic, Di Maria, Tadic, Rooney, Lukaku, Ulloa

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I've just got rid of tadic. Looked decent on sat but isn't returning the points.

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Reminds me of Coutinho Silva Ozil

        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Agreed.

    2. sweglet
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      wc and all your dreams can come true

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Want to save it for some DGW

        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          I saved it last year for DGW. Was over rated. Only had a slightly better team than players without WC. With a bit of careful planning you don't need a WC later.

    3. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Baines is my fav but expensive. Ivanovic only explodes in the starting weeks then cool downs. ADM is a must. Tadic, not necessary when Pelle is there for the same price. Rooney is started playing deep, with Falcao just a little costly and plays upfront. Lukaku is consistent IMO and would be too tempting once fixtures get right and Ulloa is on good form but will cool down in no time.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I have to save my WC for DGW somehow 😀

      2. Woy
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        ADM is not a must. He is in a poor team

        1. Rafabio
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          He might be on a poor team but he is the best player in the Premiership at the moment.

  7. Davido989
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Forster
    Ivanovic Clyne ShawX
    Tadic Fabregas Sterling Siggy
    Balo Ade Costa

    McCarthy, Boyd, Hutton, Moore.

    2 FT's, 0.3 ITB.

    Was thinking Tadic + Balotelli to ADM + Pelle? 🙂

    1. Barry Woj
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Sideways with Sot players, but because it's for free that doesn't really matter I guess!

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Its for free and I don't fancy Tadic. Pleasing on the eye but doesn't seem to return fantasy points. ADM looks lively too! I guess I'll wait and see.

  8. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Best forward for 6m ??

    Naismith, Austin, Jelavic, Ulloa,, Gabby or any other ??

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Ulloa.

  9. AnarChYs7
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Pick 2 out of 3:

    Rooney, Vardy, Pelle

    1. Rozmans XI
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      rooney, pelle anyday

  10. 1314
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Rooney or ulloa ? Already has ADM ?

  11. Sithlord007
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Hi,

    What happened to Sanchez at the weekend. Injures or rested?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Rested. Will be back for the derby.

    2. ZakAFC_
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Rested.

    3. AnarChYs7
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Rested

  12. Fergies fledgling
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Any advice fellas? Am I set for this week, or will Naismith cause trouble by being benched again...? Keen to get Ulloa in. I think he could be an absolute bargain with Leicester's run of fxitures. He's taken to the Premier League like a duck to water

    Begovic
    Ivan Clyne Bertrand
    Siggy Fabregas DiMaria Sterling
    Kun Costa Naismith

    McCarthy Boyd NTaylor Moore

    0FT, £0itb

    1. Barry Woj
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      You're set, nice team. Is that with or without a wildcard? As many have said there could be goals in the merseyside derby so you could be shooting yourself in the foot by taking a hit to get Naismith out.

      1. Fergies fledgling
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Thanks. Was a WC over the international break. 307 points so far but this last week was my worst (42). MCI vs CHE was a complete damp squib. Ivan, Kun, Costa(c) and Fab all blanking...

  13. Sideshow Luiz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Krul (Elliot)

    Naylor Clyne Cahill (PvA Wisdom)

    Sterling Fab Sig Schneiderlin (Ramsey)

    Costa Welbeck Rooney

    0FT, 0.3ITB.

    Feel like ADM/City player is essential over the next few weeks. Thought?

  14. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    I just want to say there isn't something better in whole world when there is PL matches on 1st January 😀 Celebrating whole night,sleeping till 12, take a breakfast and then just sit and watch Premier League. I can't wait for this 😀 More than 3 months 'till that.

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I've been meaning to ask you..Mitrovic? How good is he?

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        One of the best young strikers in the world. I am 100% sure he will join some top team next summer 🙂 I wish he come to Premier league. He is very strong, reminds me on Drogba.

        1. Davido989
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          I hear Liverpool are in for him. A move next summer. Delighted to hear 😀

  15. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Front three of Kun - Costa - Rooney is ruining my balance in midfield as it is now.
    Zaha has to go, and there isn't really any midfielders in that price range I like.

    Love Rooney as a fantasy player, but selling him for a cheaper striker will let me upgrade Zaha to ADM/Ramsey etc.

    Selling Rooney isn't that mad, is it?

    1. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      No, it's fairly reasonable. Could score well over the next 2 but then again so can ADM and your replacement striker (Pelle/Welbz/Ulloa).

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers mate!

    2. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      It isn't. Rooney from now on will be more involved in setting up the game for Falcao and RVP and will score but not every week.

      1. AnarChYs7
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I was under the impression playing Rooney deep was a failed experiment? What with the 5-3 and all. You think LvG will continue that tactic?

        1. Red Devil Swede
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Yeah, am thinking in these terms as well.

      2. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Hm. I'm not sure how Rooney will be played, bu he's the captain, so at least he's nailed to start. Which worries me.

      3. tokara
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        300k for a player to play in the hole? nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      One day, I'm sure I will look back on this Zaha adventure with something like amusement.

      GW3: 4 shots in a 28 minute cameo

      [I bring him in]

      GW4: 1 shot in 90 mins
      GW5: no show

      😆 😆 😆 😥

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        😆

        Are you keeping him mate?

        Think I'm just gonna accept the fact it failed miserably and move on. The next two fixtures are really good, BUT, I heard he's more likely to be used as an impact sub. Which I don't want from my fourth mid 🙁

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          4th mid 😯 Oh dear 🙁

          1. DonTheSpecialOne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah. Three big guns up top made me go for Young from GW1 (embarrassing). Saw an easy swap to Zaha when he looked good in GW4.

        2. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Already dropped him for Di Maria 🙂

          He will, no doubt, tear it up against Leicester and Hull.

          1. DonTheSpecialOne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 25 days ago

            I am very close myself to knee jerk Zaha + Rooney -> Di Maria and Ulloa.
            Not because of the Ulloa hype after this GW, my plan last week was Roon + Zaha/Marney -> Ulloa and Fab.

            But Di Maria actually looks like the real deal so I'll forget Fab for now.

      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Cisse wagon anybody?

        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          😆 That was uncanny

        2. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Imagine if he could hit the form he had in his debut season.. My oh my

  16. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    What to do with this team?

    Foster
    Baines, Clyne, Duff
    Ramsey, Sterling, Hazard, Siggy
    Rooney, Costa, Naismith

    Krul, Wisdom, Hutton, Davis

    1FT, 1.3m ITB

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Personally

      Rooney to Pelle.

  17. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    How are Ramsey owners feeling? Tempted to sell?

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      no

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      On WC so yes. I'd be tempted to keep one more game if I wasn't.

    3. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Haven't owned him this season and probably won't.

      Cesc Sterling ADM Hazard Wally will all outscore him imo.

      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I have this feeling Hazard is about to start killing it

    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      It is tempting to sell. Although I'd consider it too much of a kneejerk at this stage. Its the first week that he has blanked this season.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        *2nd

      2. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Blanked against Leicester in GW 3 as well.

      3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        The derby has goals in it for sure I'd think

  18. jai1212
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    An average week again, all thanks to Balotelli :3 Confused with the transfers, any suggestions mates?

    Begovic - Heaton
    Lovren - Rojo - Duff - Wisdom - Clyne
    ADM - Sterling - Sigurdsson - Mirallas - Boyd
    Aguero - Pelle - Balotelli

    Got 2 FT and 0.1 itb.

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Blaming Balotelli when he got more points than Aguero..?

      1. jai1212
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Well, Balotelli was my captain and had a reasonably easier fixture than Aguero

    2. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Balo > Vardy
      Mirallas > FAbs

    3. AnarChYs7
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Really should consider Costa.

    4. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Mirallas + Balotelli > Moses + Costa maybe or Lovren + Balotelli > PVA + Costa

    5. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Liverpool faces Everton and this fixture involves a lot of goals and with the leaky defense of Everton, I'm thinking to keep Balotelli for the week.

  19. PF7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Have used my WC. Any thoughts on this team

    Forster / Schmicheal

    Bertrand Chambers PVA Naylor Duff

    Siggy Fab ADM Sterling Boyd

    Pelle Ulloa Costa

    Have £6.4m in the bank to upgrade Ulloa or Pelle to Aguero after a week or so.

    1. Fergies fledgling
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Very nice. Ulloa could well be a long-term option. I wouldn't keep that much cash in the bank for long. If you upgrade Pelle then use the spare cash to get in a Baines/Coleman type around GW8 if you can

      1. PF7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Thanks FF. Thats a good plan. If I upgraded Pelle to Aguero I just have enough Cash for Bertrand to Baines. Would like Ivan or Baines now but want to keep cash for Aguero if he hits form.

        1. WayneKumar
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          no

  20. Obligatory
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Just did Mata to Fabregas, finally.

    I have this strange feeling about Mata though... think he might start and score next week... but that might be the skeptic in me.

    1. AnarChYs7
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I have this less than strange feeling that he won't even start 😐

      1. Obligatory
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I hope you're right. I just can't see Van Gaal moving Mata to the bench permanently. Unless there are rumblings of a january transfer.

  21. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    A big thanks to 6 folks from here who told me to start hutton ahead of wisdom 🙁

    1. Obligatory
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Don't blame others man, at the end of the day, the final choice is yours.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      And this is why its often best to make your own decisions.

    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      lol

    4. JT's Dog
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I never listen unless there are seven people
      Lesson learned

      1. HurriKane
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        lol is seven some kind of magic number

        1. JT's Dog
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Made Snow White happy

    5. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Come on now. If you decide to absolve yourself of responsibility for your team, you can't go pointing fingers.

      And at the time, it was the right advice - Wisdom was widely expected to drop out for Gamboa and Villa had been extremely tight at the back.

  22. Davido989
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Have a long break so if you want any advice on your team, comment on this. I'll offer my bias opinion 😉

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Care to help below 🙂

    2. AnarChYs7
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Rooney(-4 points) versus Pelle

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Pelle.

    3. Sideshow Luiz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Krul - (Elliot)
      Naylor - Clyne - Cahill - (PvA - Wisdom)
      Sterling - Fab - Sig - Schneiderlin -(Ramsey)
      Costa - Welbeck - Rooney

      0FT, 0.3ITB.

      Feel like ADM/City player is essential over the next few weeks. What do you think?

      Also which 2 would you start next week between Ramsey/Rooney/Schneiderlin? Thinking Schneiderlin and Ramsey.

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I'm beginning to think ADM is the one to buy. Only like Aguero from City but he's overpriced in comparison to Costa etc.

        I'd bench Schneiderlin. Never bench Rooney. It could backfire big time. Schneiderlin not so much.

        1. Sideshow Luiz
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Not sure how I'd get in ADM atm though. Maybe on my WC! Thanks 🙂

  23. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    On WC and need two defs for a couple of weeks before switch to Chambers & Baines GW8. Options are:

    a) Ivan & Duff
    b) Kompany & PVA
    c) Cahill & PVA
    d) Shawcross & Clyne? (would double up saints defence)

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      b

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Yes looks good, just not sure if I trust our defence yet. Could get wilson instead of PVA.

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I'm on D) myself mate. 2 clean sheets in a row from the Saints boys. B) seems like a good option but D) bodes will with fixtures and form.

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Cool, yeah saints double up this GW seems senisible although not sure I'd fancy it away to spurs. Can't see them blanking two home games in a row. I could do Kompany/Wilson but there's always the worry he could be dropped at any point.

    3. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I wouldn't recommend planning defensive transfers in advance, total waste imo.

      I like A/B out of those.

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah I know it's a big risk but the alternative is wildcarding with chambers (TOT/che) and Baines (liv/mun) which just doesn't seem right. Neither should rise before GW8 unless have a big scoring week this weekend and then can just make one of the transfers a week early.

    4. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      B looks nice.

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Doublu up

    6. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers all.

  24. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Last night I did

    Ramsay and Adebayor ---> Di Maria and Ulloa (-4)

    Was it a good idea or bad??

    1. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Ade fires hot and cold. I think Di Maria himself will buy those 4 points back.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Impossible to say really. If Ramsay and Ade score some goals in the NLD it will appear a bad choice.

    3. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I did the same and even though they may outscore them next week I think it is a better move long term. Plus you now have some extra cash to upgrade a mid or def 🙂

    4. turboLuck
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      It was a good investment cash wise. Hopefully luck will prevail on the points side next week 🙂

  25. gtf
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Best replacement for Chadli?

    1. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Moses?

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Chadlii. NLD coming up and all that.

  26. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    What is your thoughts about Hazard? I think it's finally time for him to start do deliver. He already play perfect, but he is assist to assister (read Fabregas).

    Do u think he can deliver above 190 points?

    1. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      He will score 190pts but we have to find when he starts scoring, he can score 10plus pts in consecutive 4-5GWs and then 2pointer, will wait for right moment

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Its a good time to get Hazard I think. He's keeping a low profile but points are bubbling under the surface I think.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        I'd have transfered him in if I didnt own Ivan. Cant have 4 Chelsea players too bad. Seems to me, at least for now that Ivan is better value. I am tempted to upgrade Fabs altough.. He is good to be owned I am sure. He can easily explode with 20pts anyyime soon

  27. Holmes
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Di Maria and Ulloa OR Sigurdsson and Lukaku?

    1. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      A

      1. Grumpy Camel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        a

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      B

  28. Grumpy Camel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Am i right to save my FT? 0.2ITB

    Krul
    Pieters Moreno Moore
    Ramsey Hazard Siggy Sterling
    Aguero Costa Pelle(c)

    (Elliot Marney PvA Hutton)

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I would do Moreno to Clyne

    2. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I'd do Moreno > Clyne/Bertrand personally but saving is perfectly reasonable as well. Also I'd definitely start PVA over Moreno/Moore.

    3. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Krul to Heaton or Leicester's keeper

    4. Grumpy Camel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      thanks lads

  29. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Current team:

    De Gea ( Mccarthy)

    Manquillo Clyne Wilson (Wisdom) (Moore)

    ADM Siggy Fab Sterling (Boyd)

    Pelle Costa Balotelli

    2 FT and £1.5m in bank , would even consider a stratgy of 3 subs for -4 or 2 subs this week and a -4 next week.

    Obvious temptation is to ship out Manquillo ( Liverpool iffy and maybe some doubt on gametime?) , Chambers is obvious at 4.5m replacement

    I am annoyingly 0.1m short for doing Manq+Balo => Chamb + Aguero

    Wellbeck is value at his price ( any likelihood of going up in price this week? ) is maybe an alternative to Pelle in future weeks tho I am worried on price rises inbetween...

    Rooney and Falcao of interest but worry if goals will be shared and ADM is a better play on Man Utds goals

    Welbs , Aguero , Costa , Pelle all seem likely to be the main striker with goals at Utd to be shared by Roo, Fal and RVP.....

    Schneiderlin for 5th etc , De Gea could be downgraded to fit strategies etc

  30. The Governor
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Is it worth a 4-point hit to do Ramsey to Di Maria?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I don't think so

    2. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Long term it should pay off

    3. mod33
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Yep you will make them points back with ADM
      Catch him before his price rises once again

    4. Beavis
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Wouldn't do it for a hit but ADM's price is going rapidly upwards whereas Ramsey is going down.