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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. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
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    FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger says Qatar will not host the 2022 World Cup

  2. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on having both Ivanovic and Baines? With 2 cheap strikers from Pelle, Welbeck, Ulloa it's definitely doable.

    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Forget Ivan. Baines a good pick...

      1. Woy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        apart from next gw where ivan could smash it

    2. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ivanovic is over rated. He performs at the start of every season and them cools down and Everton is conceding a lot of goals

    3. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Stats for Ivan show he is very attacking. Gets a lot of chances for points

    4. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Baines defo a good pick of the two

      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Would you have both from gw8?

        1. Who Ate All Depays?
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          no but I might get in Baines just for his added threat from free kicks and penos

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      My plan exactly. With the new price changes value is more important than ever. But shh... Dont tell them

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What you gonna do when Falcao/Aguero start banging them in?

        1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          There will be other strikers who are cheaper and have better form as we have seen so far.

  3. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best Moreno replacement up to 5.5?

    A: Chambers
    B: PvA
    C: Rafael
    D: Clyne (means tripling up on SOT defence)

    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A or B.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah A seems the better option long-term but PVA covers the next 2 weeks better. Cheers.

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not rafael. Utd defence is a shocker. Chambers from GW8, PVA for next two. Double saints def is good but think triple is excessive.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        My thinking as well, thanks.

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I made the mistake of bringing him in last week 🙁 one of the reasons I'm wildcarding.

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C is out of the frying pan and into the fire.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thought so but just put it down there as an option.

    4. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      PVA with good fixtures and very attack minded

  4. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Should I save transfer or some change need? 0.0ITB 1FT

    Foster
    Cahill / Clyne / Moore
    Hazard / Ramsey / Sterling / Siggy
    Aguero / Costa / Naismith
    ____________________________

    Krul - Naylor, Mahrez, Ferdinand

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Naismith > Ulloa

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I am just waiting until Everton League Cup match,and if Naismith take a part there,that mean he won't start vs Liverpool, and I will take -4 to do Mahrez and Naismith to Boyd and Ulloa. Good plan?

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Naismith needs upgrading but I think you need to downgrade someone else first. Probably best to save the transfer.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I am just waiting until Everton League Cup match,and if Naismith take a part there,that mean he won't start vs Liverpool, and I will take -4 to do Mahrez and Naismith to Boyd and Ulloa. Good plan?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I wouldn't do a minus 4 for that mate. I think Naismith will play against Liverpool.

          1. Dušan Citizen
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah,but they play vs poor Palace 😀 Still don't know..Just want Naismith to start vs Liverpool

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Save imo.

    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would save

  5. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I'm liking the look of Mangala. Seems like a BAP magnet.

    1. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He's a beast!

    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He is a beast

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not worried he might be rotated around CL?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That's my concern. Going to monitor for a week or two. Ivanovic isn't quite cutting it for me.

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Ivan looked poor y'day but he'll always be a threat. I said last week though no way he could sustain those attacking stats. Plus point is great fixture this week. Coming back to my WC moves I could get mangala + 5.4m def so Mangala and Clyne is an option?

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Actually just noticed if I make 0.1 on Ulloa (which is a long shot I know) I could actually get Kompany & Betrand which looks solid as they come.

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              That's seems great!!

    4. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      but not safe...probably Kompany if you want city defensive cover

  6. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Which is more important, terry or chester out? gotta be chester right and a move to chambers seems most logical? cheers

    1. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      With Arsenal facing Spurs and Chelsea, not logical.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        prefer to get Terry out then JAI?

        1. jai1212
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Not saying take out Terry. Simply pick someone over Chambers. Leicester and Burnley's defense is cheap and reliable and have a good run of fixtures as well

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Terry has a good fixture, and Chester isn't even playing........keep Terry this week and lose Chester for sure.

      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Maybe do Chester to Naylor/PVA, and then lose Terry for Chambers in GW 8.

      2. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        nice grav btw, i know arsenal dont gave great fixtures but chambers seems logical, i have PVA already

        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Chambers should be in your team by GW8, but don't lose Terry this week for him is all I am saying.

          PS - I like your grav too....no idea who she is though.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            the girl from the real hustle on bbc 1, jessica someone i think, absolute fittie lol think will save transfer because wouldnt play my chester replacement anyway infront of PVA Terry and bertrand

    3. Nibbsy
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Probably wouldn't get Chambers this week. But yeah, Chester needs to go before Terry.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        cheers nibbsy

    4. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Chester this week and probably Terry next

  7. Nibbsy
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Begovic Gilks
    Cahill Bertrand Hutton RIO CHESTER
    Hazard Ramsey Sterling Siggy INCE
    Rooney Costa Naismith
    1FT. 1.1 itb.

    1. Thinking the priority is Rio/Chester out for a cheap def, so I don't have to play Hutton away to Chelsea. Thinking Duff?
    2. Worth a hit to sell Ince for a starting mid, just in case Naismith doesn't play?
    3. Any other options? Ramsey - ADM seems a bit knee-jerky. As does Naismith - Ulloa...

  8. M.I.A.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Are the price sites accurate yet?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No.

    2. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
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      far from near accurate

  9. mdm
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    Naismith to:

    A. Welbeck
    B. Pelle
    C. Ulloa

    1. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Pelle, no doubt.

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      On WC and think I'm going welbeck. It's a rarity you get an arsenal striker who's guaranteed to start most games at 7.1m.

    4. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      same dilemma for me but I need to take a hit to replace him as I already did Mata -> ADM and also getting in Pelle would require -8

  10. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    1) Di Maria & Falcao

    2) Ramsey & Aguero

    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      One

    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think I would go for B.

    3. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Di Maria + Aguero if you can do it somehow

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I could do that, would mean selling Hazard, though.

        1. Rafabio
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Keep Hazard

        2. M.I.A.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I did Haz>Fab a few weeks ago.

          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Nah, I'm sticking with Hazard, he'll come good (esp if he's on penalties, which he should be).

            1. M.I.A.
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              He will come good, I have no doubt about that but in the end I think they will end up with very similar scores.

        3. Fergies fledgling
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Could you do it if you id Hazard -> Fab?

    4. turboLuck
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

  11. drughi
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ade>welbeck as my FT, good or bad ? free up some cash plus arsenal look more lively in attack then spurs for the moment

    1. M.I.A.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I did Ade>Ulloa but was considering Welbz. Went for Ulloa in the end for his short term fixtures as they are better.

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'm not considering ulloa at all for some reason

        1. Who Ate All Depays?
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          any reason ?
          coz am considering Ulloa for Naismithfor -4

      2. twobobblues
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Same here, ade not pulling his weight and Welcome Ulloa, couldn't pass on those fixtures

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thumbs up from me.

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I have Ade and I'm holding for one more week. He does well in derbies. Welbeck..I'm not sure.

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        yeah thats my concern but welbeck looks to be in better form and I think arsenal will win pretty easy

      2. M.I.A.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I should have probably held out for one more week but he's captaincy failure pushed me over the edge lol

  12. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Krul
    Clyne / Naylor / PVA / Wisdom
    Ramsey / ADM / Sterling / Fabregas
    Rooney / Costa
    (Guzan / Naismith / Moore / Boyd)

    0 FT & 1.7m itb...already did Mata -> ADM
    A) Ramsey & Naismith -> Siggy & Pelle (-8)
    B) Naismith -> Ulloa (-4)
    C) Hold and play Wisdom over Naismith

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Just hold. Play Naismith. He'll play at Anfield.

      1. Fergies fledgling
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Any idea why he was benched this weekend?

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Just rotation due to fixture congestion

        2. Who Ate All Depays?
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          also he's a risk now with Eto'o stealing gametime from him

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C, but maybe play Naismith over Naylor?

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        nice point...worth considering

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C

  13. toystory2wasok
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    foster
    williams wisdom dier
    siggy, rambo, sterling, fab
    costa, aguero, naismith

    (krul, cattermole, hutton, bruce)

    1FT, 3.6 ITB

    want to get di maria in there but not sure who is worth losing in midfield for it!

    naismith for ulloa or vardy?

    my defence is horrible..

  14. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Made the mistake of delaying my transfer (Naismith OUT, Ulloa IN) and now can't afford it. Will have to make 2 transfers to afford him - is this suggested considering Leicester's easy fixtures?

    1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Also considering:

      Rooney > Welbeck
      Naismith > Ulloa

      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Not worth a hit.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not for me.

      1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        My team currently is:

        Krul (Myhill)
        Clyne Wisdom Dier (Hutton Bruce)
        Siggy Fab ADM Sterling Rambo
        Costa Rooney Naismith

        What can I do?

        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Save the transfer, and bench Naismith or Siggy.

        2. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Or ditch Bruce or Krul.

  15. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    De Gea ( Mccarthy)
    ****************************
    Manquillo - Clyne - Wilson - (Wisdom) - (Moore)
    *****************************
    ADM - Siggy - Fab - Sterling - (Boyd)
    *****************************
    Pelle - Costa - Balotelli
    ****************************
    2 FT and £1.5m in bank

    How do I improve?

    1. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson to Azpilicueta?

    2. JT's Dog
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Be nicer to fellow man, help animals in distress, think about others before yourself

      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Or this!

      2. JT's Dog
        11 years, 10 months ago

        And why would you put your email address , if that is correct, as your user name?

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Maybe he likes spam?

          1. JT's Dog
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Like Monty Python?

            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Spam, spam, egg and spam!

    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Manquillo ➡ Pva

      Balotelli ➡ Agüero

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        this

    4. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson > Azpilicueta?

    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Downgrade Manquillo and upgrade Balotelli to Aguero

    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Balotelli -> Costa
      Manquillo -> Bertrand/Clyne

      Also a good idea to change your username.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry I meant Belotelli -> Aguero. Downgrade Manquillo

  16. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth doing falcao arfield> welbeck adm for free?

    1. Obligatory
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No, keep Falcao.

    2. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I don't know who Arfield is, so I would.

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😀 😀

    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      definitely!

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zajebano..ne mozes nikako da uzmes Aguera?

  17. Runaway
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    This GW I have the best fixture ever in last three years:

    Bego (NEW)
    Clyne (QPR) Wisdom (BUR) PvA (SWA)
    Hazard (AVL) DiMaria (WHM) Sterling (EVE) Siggy (sun)
    Costa (AVL) Rooney (WHM) Pelle (QPR)

    Subs: Davis (QPR) Duff (wba) Coloccini (stk)

    This means captaincy headache of course. There are so many candidates: Costa, Hazard, Rooney, ADM and Pelle. Gut says "go with Hazard" but mind points out to the Costa. Pelle is strong candidate as well. Manu guys are bit behind of these three. Who is your captain for this GW?

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa is the safe option.

      He is so highly owned that if you don't captain him and he explodes it will kill your rank big time.

  18. WorldCupDanB
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Would love some help, have two free transfers, not sure how much longer I can go without Costa.

    a) Lamela to ADM (save 2FTs for international week)
    b) Terry to Chambers, Lamela to Chadli (or other suggestion) and Naismith to Costa (-4)
    c) Krul to Forster (rather than losing a transfer)

    Team is below with 1.9 itb

    Krul - Mannone
    Cahill - Terry - Taylor - van Aanholt - Hutton
    Fábregas - Ramsey - Lamela - Sterling - Sigurdsson
    Rooney - Welbeck - Naismith

  19. Fergies fledgling
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best long-term sub £6.0m striker?

    Austin
    Jelavic
    Ulloa
    Naismith

    1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ulloa.

      Naismith's game time will be affected once Barkley comes back.

    2. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Same dilemma for me too. Im leaning toward ulloa due to fixtures and form

  20. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    what do you think Martinez will do with Naismith fro now on? will he start or on the bench again? time to ship him out?

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't he bench a lot of players unexpectedly? Was it not just a case of him underestimating CPL?

  21. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If I make an extra 0.1m somewhere this week (Ulloa is my best bet) then I can have Kompany & Bertrand on WC with the view to switch to Chambers & Baines GW 8. Look good?

    1. Absinthe Minded
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Any of your proposed transfers cold go up as well!?

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        True, but think they're safe for now. on wc and already have betrand in my team.

  22. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How does this wild card team looks

    Manonne
    Baines Moreno Clyne
    Hazard ADM Ramsey Sterling Siggy
    Costa Ulloa

    subs- naismith,chambers,duff,elliot

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If I was on WC I wouldn't go 3-5-2 at this stage. Too many good mid-high priced options up front.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Also don't think manonne is viable as only keeper. Someone like forster for an extra 0.5m is better. Lose moreno. He looks good going forward but pool won't keep many CSs. Clyne/Baines good.

        Personally I'd go Ramsey > Boyd and Naismith > Welbeck. Still have arsenal attack but an extra £2m to play with.

  23. M.I.A.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    With so many budget strikers on top form at the moment I think players like myself who have always opted for 3 big hitters up top have suffered. I don't think it will stay like that throughout the season but for now its clear that a budget striker along side a heavy hitter is the way to go. Just wish I wasn't so stubborn and stuck in my ways and made the move earlier.

    1. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      True but some people like me are just too stubborn enough to sell a big hitter as you might regret if he scores big. Eg. A big hitter like aguero can score a hattrick in one week to make up what a budget striker did in 3 weeks

      1. M.I.A.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I agree but its even more annoying when you see people in your ML with budget strikers who are scoring well and us with big hitters who aren't producing. Also means they've spent that extra £ elsewhere to upgrade a mid/def.

    2. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The thing about budget strikers are that they are never consistent whereas top strikers are more consistent.

      1. M.I.A.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah once the league settles down that is true but at the moment they are on fire lol

  24. mikess
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Wildcard defence and goalkeepers. Already own Clyne and Duff. Going with Baines.

    Do I double?

    What other teams do I need to cover?

  25. gtf
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hows this look?

    Krul
    Clyne Caulker Trippier
    Ramsey Sterling Siggy Chadli
    Aguero Falcao Costa

    Subs Elliot, PvA, Boyd, Moore

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      play pva

      1. stephenl15
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I wouldnt play him (PVA) over any of those, although I'm playing him myself

  26. Elijah's Wood
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who to Captain?

    Courtois

    Clyne, Shawcross, Duff

    Fab, Siggy, Sterling, ADM

    Ulloa, Costa, Welbeck

    1. bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa

    2. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ulloa or Fabregas out of them

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa

    4. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ulloa no brainer 🙂

      1. Elijah's Wood
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeh thats what i was thinking, Costa and ADM seem to be the safe option but Ulloa's streak of destruction doesnt seem to want to end

    5. leovesole
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa

    6. stephenl15
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Duff

      1. HurriKane
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        lol

    7. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe Welbeck - North London Derby's are usually goalfests

  27. leovesole
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    really in a dilemma. to WC or not with this team.

    Krul / Elliot
    van Aanholt / Clyne / Ivanovic / Baines / Moore
    Ramsey / Fábregas / Sterling / Sigurdsson / Marney
    Diego Costa / Rooney / Naismith

    0 FT, £0.3m in the bank.

    Did Lovren to Clyne. Should I just wait? Some players on form and fixtures in their favor.
    Thinking also of getting rid of ramsey and naismith.

    1. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No need for WC imp

      1. leovesole
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        alright thanks. stepping away from the keyboard.

        1. Elijah's Wood
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I saved my FT last week so i could swap out Ramsey and Naismith for ADM and Welbeck

          I do reccomend swapping Naismith though but save your transfer until next week

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Your team is fine!

      Naismith - - > Ulloa.

      Dont panic!

      1. leovesole
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        trying not to. cheers.

  28. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Moreno : Keep or get rid ?

  29. bombayblues
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Please help RMT
    Begovic (Krul)
    Ward. Cahill. PVA
    Sterling. Sigurdsson. Hazard. Ramsey (Marney)
    Ulloa. Rooney. Costa

    1FT
    0.4 ITB

    1. Should I stick with Rooney despite his withdrawn position? Or get Welbeck/Pelle?
    2. Use the 0.4 to upgrade my defence? Ward - Bertrand/Clyne?

    1. mod33
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Keep rooney
      People saying he's playing deeper but even when he's playing as a striker he drops deep into his own half to get on the ball

      1. bombayblues
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ok. sounds good

  30. HNI
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Have to get in Di Maria for Ramsey so which of these to do for a hit to get the cash?
    1)Adebayor-->Welbeck(poor fixtures but long run looks good)
    2)Adebayor-->Pelle(Seems good short term but then no Ars cover)