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18 October 2014 755 comments
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In this week’s attempt to get the better of Paddy, we call upon Arsenal’s big-money signing to deliver the goods against Hull later today. We also place our faith in a couple of old Fantasy favourites who seems to be rediscovering the form of seasons gone by.

Arsenal’s home clash with Hull brings Alexis Sanchez onto this week’s radar. With the Gunners’ hit hard by injuries, their summer signing from Barcelona could prove the difference against Steve Bruce’s dodgy defence – Sanchez has scored in two of his last three league starts and with Paddy offering 3/1 on Sanchez to score and Arsenal to keep out their opponents, we’re willing to make this our bet of the week and fork out £4 on this one.

Out next stop is at the Etihad, where champions City entertain Tottenham in the Gameweek’s earl kick-off. Veteran midfielder Frank Lampard has looked reborn in recent weeks, racking up four goals and two assists in just six appearances across all competitions for Manuel Pellegrini’s side. With Yaya Toure arriving late back from international duties, there’s the possibility that Lampard could start this one – even if he’s benched, though, it’s worth noting that Lampard has scored as a sub in two of the last three Gameweeks and has the knack of punishing tiring defences. Paddy are prepared to offer 6/1 on Lampard to score and City to keep a clean sheet and we’re willing to shell out £3 for the Etihad encounter.

Our final flutter of Gameweek 8 sees us switch our attentions to Tyneside. Paddy are offering 25/1 on Papiss Cisse to score at least twice and the Magpies to register a clean sheet – given that the Newcastle striker has bagged a brace in two of his three appearances, he’ll fancy his chances against a Foxes defence that have shipped at least two goals in five of the opening seven fixtures.

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  1. FootballManiac
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Which team is better defensively?westbrom or crystal palace?deciding between ADM and costa for captaincy.

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      WBA by a small margin based on this week fixture.

  2. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi again.. Opinion on 1FT please.

    Forster
    Ivan - Clyne - Moreno (Naylor, Moore)
    ADM - Sterling - Fab - Siggy (Boyd)
    Costa - Welbeck - Pelle

    A: Keep 1FT for handling (potential) injury of Costa ... it could be 3 weeks as press said
    B: Moreno -> Baines .. looks good, but a bit doubt if it's necessary

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      A.

  3. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    FPL start already!

  4. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    What is the best GK combo for 9.1M max?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Mannone-Guzan

  5. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Right, would anyone mind giving me some advice on this team? Not happy with the defence, esp Wisdom and Moore. I could go with a non-playing keeper of course in order to upgrade them a little.

    Sterling may also be expendable. Thanks.

    Foster Guzan
    Baines Clyne Bertrand Moore Wisdom
    ADM Hazard Sterling Sig Boyd
    Kun Pelle Welbeck

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Moore and Wisdom are good picks, you won't have to play them that often but they are great at the price. I'd be more worried about double Soton defs tbh.

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Rover. Not sure about Wisdom though, with Gamboa potentially taking his spot. If I could squeeze another 0.2 from somewhere I would look to swap for Duff.

        I think the Soton double-up looks decent enough for the next 4-5 weeks.Could sell Baines and upgrade one of the Saints to Chelsea or City defender. But Everton's fixtures are too good to resist. Surely even they can manage a few shutouts!

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Moore and Wisdom are good back-up, imo.

      Nothing to be worried about if Costa is not fully fit.

  6. keotes
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    What budget keepers are worth considering?

  7. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    2FT and No pressing issues that I can see
    ?Moore to Obertan or Boyd?

    Forster/Elliot
    Ivanovic/Clyne/Dummett/Wisdom/Moore
    Fábregas/Di María/Sterling/Sigurdsson/King
    Diego Costa/Agüero/Ulloa

    2FT - 1.0 Bank

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ?King to Obertan or Boyd?

  8. tommyrogic
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Who to replace ozil?

    A) Sanchez
    B) Cazorla
    C) Hazard
    D) Silva

    Already got fab,sterling,siggy and king

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ADCB imo

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      ACDB

      1. tommyrogic
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

  9. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go?

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Moreno Moore Clyne
    Silva Hazard(C) Fabregas Sterling Siggy
    Costa Welbeck

    1st Sub: Sakho
    2nd Sub: PvA
    3rd Sub: Chambers*

    0.3 ITB, 1FT

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Van Aan over Moore maybe? Else, good to go 🙂

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate, do you really trust Sunderland to keep a CS over Leicester?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Nah.. Both will probably concede. Van Aan has more attacking threat and less chance of conceding many goals. Leicester on other hand are unpredictable 🙂 Just my thoughts, better to go with what you feel 😛

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers Sherlock great advice that I might just heed

  10. Kirby
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Krul > Forster
    Schneiderlin > Downing

    For free, yes or no? 🙂

    1. Whattheheck!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Do only the first transfer.

  11. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hey lads quick question

    A. Cisse Zabelata and Bruce (Have Baines and Clyne)
    B. welbeck Chambers and Wisdom

    Cheers

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Whattheheck!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      B although, wisdoms game time risk should be monitored

  12. Patty
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    What teams have the best run of fixtures until January? trying to decide in a gk

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Aston Villa, Spurs, Everton. Swans has okish fixture too.

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Check the season ticker. If you are going budget combo, Villa and West Brom look half decent

      1. Patty
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        budget single?

        1. Debauchy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Im chancing on Foster - have Hutton though

  13. gers23
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Costa or Aguero for captain?

    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      costa is doubtful so brings aguero into play

  14. RubberDucky
      11 years, 7 months ago

      For this GW better to :

      1.Double up def on New

      2.Double up def on Sun

      3. One of each and take Hutton (AVL) off the bench

      All thoughts welcome

    • BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Would really appreciate if someone sorts this out for me.

      Costa,Sterling,Welbeck,Pelle

      Pick the captain and vice captain

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Costa C, Welbeck VC IMO. Could realistically be any of them though...

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Yep, a bit hesitant though about captaining Costa because

          - I fear a 30 minute cameo if Chelsea aren't winning from the bench
          - He might get taken off at the hour mark if he starts

          1. Gunner HitIT
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            True I fear that as well may end up getting just 1 point or 2 max.. I think you should Captain welbz, this should be a high scoring game and VC pelle

            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Really like the look of Sterling this week as well, only problem is the Real Madrid game to follow so he might get rested

              1. Gunner HitIT
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Yea steer away from sterling.. Do welbz

          2. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            I really don't think Mourinho will put him on the bench... He'll either start or not be in the squad IMO.

            He'll only get taken off early if Chelsea are winning, and if they are then he's likely to have grabbed an attacking return or two.

        2. Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Both yellow flagged, i'd go for a sure starter for my VC i have to say.

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Even Sterling might get rested for the RM game!!

            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Doubt it

          2. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            If Welbeck doesn't start I'll change my grav to him for a month.

            1. Mr Smith
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              😆 I know what your saying but surely Costa(c), Pelle(vc) is the safe pick considering all these question marks.

              1. President John F. Keninnsie
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah it would be the safe thing to do. I just think Welbeck will outscore Pelle this week 🙂

                1. Mr Smith
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 7 months ago

                  I hope so as I have Welbs and looks like I'll need to play PvA do need a Sunderland cleanie today 😎

        3. Big Col
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Isn't it risky when both are flagged?

      2. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Pelle, stats at home against average teams outstanding. Wellbeck, V.

      3. mookie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Sterling and Welbeck not sure about the order tho

        p.s. i’m in the same situation with Falcao instead of Pelle

      4. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I'm going for Costa (c), welbeck (vc)

      5. Saniul
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Costa (c).
        Welbeck (vc).

        It is either nothing or a three-week injury, you'd know by the end of the week.

      6. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you everyone!

    • Whattheheck!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Literally no idea what you do with my 2 FTs. Any thoughts?

      Krul (Hamer)
      Bertrand, PvA, Duff, Hutton, Moore
      Hazard, Di Maria, Sterling, Siggy (Marney)
      Aguero, Costa, Pelle

      Maybe pelle -> wellbeck and save
      Or Di Maria and Pva -> Baines & Chadli

      Thanks!

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Get rid of Pelle and Di Maria?? Shouldn't your name be What The Feck?

        1. Whattheheck!
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Fair shout. Any other thoughts?

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            I can see you problem with such a budget defence. SAB's suggestion seems about the best one. Might have to lose one of your trades and hope Chambers drops a point between this week and next.

            The only other option I can see is selling Costa for Welbeck and upgrading PVA to Baines.

      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        PVA to Chambers? Odd one but Chambers good after this week and PVA fixtures poor

        1. Whattheheck!
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          0.1m short I'm afraid. That would be perfect otherwise!

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Tryi g to gauge level of concern.

      Who's gonna captain Costa?

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Will captain him with Aguero vice capt

    • Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Costa to Aguero Done

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        lol

      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        lol

    • Minty1337
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Captaining Falcao, feeling a big haul coming.

      1. Saniul
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Could be the captain of the week, honestly.

        1. Minty1337
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Yea scored and assisted in break, shoulda scored in canada match.
          Pressure off for first goal.
          West brom's defence is super av.

          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            2 CS in last 3

            1. Minty1337
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              Against burnley tho... When i watched them it was so bad.
              Admittedly a CS against Spurs is good.

          2. Saniul
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Yes, him and Aguero are the only (c) choices that are on the same level as a fully-fit Costa.

      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Falcao (C)

        High 5 fellaaaaa

    • Gunner HitIT
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Sturridge out yet again......

      1. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Yup not good for sterling's output also.

    • Kirby
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ready to go?

      Forster
      Clyne Duff Moore
      Sterling Siggy Fab ADM
      Pelle Costa Aguero

      1. Kirby
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Hamer Downing Naylor Wisdom

    • Cordial
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      HELP! Don't ask me how this happened - I meant to play my wildcard but accidentally hit and confirmed 'make transfers' without activating the WC. If I activate it now will I still take a -40 point hit, or can I still save my season???

      1. Whattheheck!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        You will be saved

      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Activate it and you're all good mate

        1. Cordial
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks guys - huge relief to hear!

    • Saniul
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Just go with Aguero (c).

      Apart from all of will-he-start or will-he-not-start arguments, I think Aguero's point potential this week is just as much as Costa's is.

      A dicey decision for those without him or Falcao, though.

      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Has the oranje team been announced?

        1. Saniul
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Yes. It has been. You're in, Kuqi. I'll post the XI sometime later.

          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers gaffer!

          2. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            The updated teams are on the scorecard

            http://preciselyme.com/fpl/hwc

      2. Gunner HitIT
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Its just the early kickoff curse

    • Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      (C) a doubtful Costa or Aguero?

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Aguero regardless

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          this

      2. mipola
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        We all know what a doubtful Costa can do.

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          This is my problem. 😛

      3. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Kin

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Kun even

      4. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I was (and still am) on Aguero regardless, but if you want to captain Costa I don't think there's much risk. He will either start or not play so Aguero would come in as vc

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          No chance of a 30 min cameo if they aren't winning?

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            More likely to go off if they have the game won. If he's fit he starts imo

    • Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Team currently:

      Forster
      Clyne, Moreno, PvA
      Fab, Sterling, Di Maria, Siggy
      Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

      Subs: Elliot, Wisdom, Hutton, Albrighton

      2FT and 0.9m ITB

      Which of the following would you go for:

      A. Moreno -> Azpi
      B. PvA -> Bertrand
      C. Fab & PvA -> Baines & Chadli
      D. Other

      ?

    • davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Di Maria / Silva / Sterling / Siggy / Chadli
      Aguero / Costa

      Who to captain and vice captain?

      Currently on Costa and Aguero but got an urge for ADM.

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        My boy says sterling so that's where I'm going

      2. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        It's gotta be between the 3 you mention. I'm on Aguero vs Costa because they're the two top strikers in the league.

      3. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Aguero (C)
        ADM (VC) for me.

    • Brayden29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Pick 3 out of 4 to play this week:
      Wilson, Naylor, Moore, Duff

      1. Gr3g
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        W N D

      2. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I'd bench Moore.

    • v12w12
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Has fabregas been playing deep recently? Want to get rid of someone for Chadli. Defo keeping ADM and Siggy...so do I ditch Fabs or sterling?

      Leaning towards sterling?

      Cheers.

      1. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Em, I mean leaning towards Fabs!!:)

      2. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Hold on, you want to lose someone who is nailed on this weekend (Fab) for someone who is an injury doubt (Chadli). OK that makes sense 😕

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Lots of strange strange sense.

      3. Microeconomics
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Drop Fabs. He can't sustain an assist a game. And Sterling has goals

        1. v12w12
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers fellas.

        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I wouldn't. Sterling is a lesser man without Sturridge. Keep Fabs for a while

    • HNI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Play
      1)Moore(new away)
      or
      2)Taylor(Stoke away)

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        2

      2. v12w12
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        2

      3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Moore

      4. mipola
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        2

      5. HNI
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        WOWW!Thats most strong opinion i got ever!
        Thnx guys! Do ask me a query too if you want..i am not awesum player but last year finished 6k so i think i can help to some extent at least 🙂

    • oven
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      More points; Boyd or Obertan this week?

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Obertan may start from bench..else he easily