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4 November 2014 1629 comments
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As you’ll be aware by now, we’ve joined forces with Fantasy iTeam (FiT) for this season’s Champions League campaign. Having supported their popular World Cup game, we’ve teaming up once again to cover Europe’s elite club competition and with Matchday 4 only hours away – due to Zenit’s home clash against Bayer Leverkusen kicking off at 5pm GMT– we’re back with out latest round of picks for your perusal.

A free Fantasy football app, FiT is available on a number of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android. It’s free to download and play, so you can already go in and start drafting up your starting XI, with unlimited transfers right up until 10 minutes before this evening’s first kick-off.

We’re supporting FiT throughout the competition and have an official Fantasy Football Scout League, with an iPad mini available to the winner. There’s also a VIP European Match Day Experience for two on offer for the overall winner of the Fantasy iTeam Champions League game.

Having rolled out a Rule Guide and taken a look at some of the best budget options in the player price list, we now get to grips with the upcoming schedule and offer four player tips for the next two evening’s matches.

Tuesday

As domestic defences know only too well, Alexis Sanchez has looked in irresistible form since moving up front for the Gunners. Available for 9.1m, the Chilean already has a goal and assist in this season’s Champions League and a plum home clash with Anderlecht looks too good to ignore, offering us serious armband potential.

A weekend defeat to Bayern Munich kept Dortmund mired in the Bundesliga drop zone but Jurgen Klopp’s side have cast aside their domestic woes to flourish in Europe. Dortmund have won all three Group D matches without conceding a single goal and, having already beaten visitors Galatasaray 4-0 last time around, will be confident of yet another victory. Marco Reus (7.4m) grabbed a goal and assist in Turkey a fortnight ago and netted against Pep Guardiola’s side at the weekend, highlighting his strong form ahead of this one.

Juventus will be out to avenge a 1-0 reverse in Olympiacos in the previous round of fixtures as the Greek outfit pay visit tonight. The Serie A side have won every home match in the league this season and, after being utilised as a sub at the weekend, the 9.2m-priced Carlos Tevez will be fully refreshed as he looks to replicate the form that has already served up six goals and four assists in nine league appearances.

Defending champions Real Madrid could be set for a goal feast as Liverpool’s dodgy defence rolls up to the Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s team have scored at least three goals in each of the last six in all competitions and have already eased past the Reds at Anfield – James Rodriguez warmed up for this one with a brace against Granada at the weekend and, available for 8.0m, the Colombian is finding his best form just in time for the Merseysiders’ meeting.

Wednesday

Shakhtar Donetsk look strong favourites for tomorrow evening’s home match with Bate Borisov. The Ukrainian outfit put seven past their opponents without replay in the previous Matchday, with Luis Adriano bagging an incredible five-goal haul – the Brazilian, who is also on spot-kicks, comes in at 7.4m.

After winning each of their first three Group E matches, Bayern Munich know a home win against Roma will be enough to clinch a place in the knockout stages. Having beaten their opponents 7-1 on the road last time out, Pep Guardiola’s side look in irresistible form right now and Arjen Robben (8.1m) will be hoping to replicate his brace and assist against the Serie A side once again.

A win for Bayern could prove pivotal to City’s chances of progressing. Manuel Pellegrini’s side would climb to second if they can see off CSKA Moscow at the Etihad and after being omitted from the starting XI against United on Sunday, Edin Dzeko (8.4m) could be poised to return to the first-team and fire his side to a vital victory.

PSG’s home encounter with APOEL Nicosia brings Lucas Moura into consideration. Having back match-winner Edinson Cavani last time around, we’re opting for the 6.6m-priced Brazilian, who has scored five times in the league this term – joint-top for Laurent Blanc’s side.

Fantasy Football Scout League

We’ve already set up an official Fantasy Football Scout league for you to join, with an iPad mini on offer to the winner – the league name is Fantasy Football Scout and the pin is 11155.

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  1. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will David Luiz start?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hello, long time no see you. How are you these days?
      Glad to see you are back at FFS. Though you may not remember me lol

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I am fine and have read your trolling comments on Christina and FG's posts. This is the first time you have replied me though 😆

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Erh, last season we had lots of discussion and you always gave me kind advice.
          So you will be back here regular from now?

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Misunderstanding? 😮
            Might have given you some advice in DZ though...
            You can see my comment history and I have been 12x7 on FFS since ages 😀

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He should do.

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers!

  2. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I can only afford Sterling -> Sanchez by doing either:

    A) Welbeck to Kane
    B) Costa to Pelle
    C) DiMaria to Downing

    Which sounds best? No hit as I have two FTs.

    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd say A if Kane was guaranteed a start

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't do any of them

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I can't just keep losing money on Sterling while he scores no points.

        1. Reggae Shark
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Not great moves but if i had to choose it would be A.

  3. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Just done Sterling & Tadic > Sanchez & Chadli for free. Gives me:

    Krul
    Baines // Clyne // Wisdom
    Alexis // Cesc // Chadli // Sig
    Aguero (v) // Costa // Pelle (c)

    Elliot // Boyd // Moore // Hutton

    Bank = 0.4

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nice team. but tadic could burn you, im sure you know this. worth the risk I guess.

  4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    is j.martinez not nailed on?

  5. Habozekry
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    In UEFA
    Neymar > Costa free transfer
    Or
    Neymar Fabregas Jedvaj > Sanchez Reus bernat -4 ?

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

  6. Fader
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Points guess ?

    Berahino ?
    Sakho ?

    is it worth -4 for Berahino - > Sakho or wait until after GW?

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. Jacobaroo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      They both have the same chance of scoring for me. Not worth the hit at all.

    3. Fader
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys. Think you're right

    4. Reggae Shark
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Is Sakho confirmed fit?

  7. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Forster
    Cresswell, Bertrand, Chambers
    Tadic, Sterling, Di Maria, Fabreags, Sanchez
    Aguero, Costa

    Sterling to Oscar or Downing or save?

    1. Jacobaroo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would want Sterling out considering their form. Oscar's looking really good in the hole at the moment and has some good fixtures, with a low percentage ownership I see him as a brilliant punt.

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        even with fab and costa already? thats my only concern

  8. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Douglas Costa 7.5..anyone going w/ him? yes, Teixeira more certain for full gametime.

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    i want to get rid of fab, not explosive enough, never good captain option also i hav Haz and Costa. So fab to make way for ADM???

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fab for life

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fab > Walcott to go with Sanchez is the plan 🙂

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Do it.
      It will help my rank.
      Thank you

    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fab 4 Ever

    5. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you have Costa and Hazard as well then yeah

      Do you have Aguero?

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yes!

        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Ah so it's Sanchez you're missing. Likewise

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            cant afford. 🙁

            1. Reggae Shark
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Yes! & Haz to Sanchez possibly? Risky but could pay off.

              1. Reggae Shark
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Forget the Haz to Sanchez bit, realized the price difference

  10. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Really looks like Aguero could go more than 3 months without getting injured. City would be in the middle of the pack if he was like the last couple of seasons.

  11. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Yaya Toure's FPL Pic 😆 😆

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      hahaha

    2. Reggae Shark
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Who ever chose the photos really doesn't like man city's players, they are all mug shots haha

  12. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sig > Downing or save?

    Begovic

    Clyne Chambers Baines

    Sanchez Hazard Mane Sig

    Aguero Welbeck Pelle

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      do it

  13. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    UCL: best option to score ore today:

    1.Reus 10.5
    2.Gotze 9

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1

  14. Bojan Horsemack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who's more nailed, Dummett or S. Taylor?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      S.Taylor I guess

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dummet

    3. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dummett should be safe until at least January when Santon is back and the praise he's had from Pardew suggests if he holds his form he could keep his place longer.

    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dummet

    5. Bojan Horsemack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks muchly. Wasn't Dummett dropped for Haidara at one stage? Not a threat?

  15. nosejob
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Guys, one simple question for you. Based on this:

    Forster / Foster

    Baines / Bertrand / Chambers / Moore / Duff

    ADM / Siggi / Downing / Chadli / Obertan

    Aguero / Sakho / Pelle

    4.7 ITB

    Would you take a -4 to make a transfer?

    1. Bojan Horsemack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not a simple Q unfortunately - Depends on the transfer.

      1. nosejob
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        But that's the point... is there anyone worth bringing in this week (taking future weeks into account also) that you think is worth a -4 hit?

    2. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Save to bring in Chelsea attacker of choice next week

      1. nosejob
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeh - Costa is on my radar for Pelle.

        Issue is that even after downgrading Forster and Bertrand, I wouldn't be able to afford Sanchez as well.

        Part of me thinks Costa + wait for Walcott.

        Part of me thinks get Sanchez in now.

        1. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Actually get Sanchez now. Before he gets out of reach price-wise

          1. nosejob
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Even though I then can't afford a Chelsea player for the week after?

  16. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Am I set for this coming GW?

    Krul
    Chambers Wisdom Duff
    ADM Fabregas Sanchez Siggy
    Sakho Aguero Pelle

    Mannone Moreno Shawcross King

    All look OK? Who best to give the armband to?

  17. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    where can I find line ups for the early game in CL??

      1. leo_messi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        TY

  18. luke25
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    After much thought and input I've got two WC choices:

    A)
    Forster Pantilimon
    Clichy Aldeiwereld Chambers Wisdom Robertson
    Hazard Di Maria Sanchez Boyd Tadic
    Aguero Berahino Sakho

    B)
    Forster Jakupovic
    Baines Clichy Chambers Wisdom Yun
    Hazard Tadic Sanchez Barkley Boyd
    Aguero Welbeck Berahino

    Thanks in advance

    1. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

  19. Perchinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    If you had these 4 players in your team what order would you transfer them out in? (i.e most useless to least useless)

    A. Lovren (good fixtures, bad form)
    B. Puncheon (can't get in starting line-up)
    C. Coloccini (Awful fixtures after GW14)
    D. PVA (bad fixtures, bad shoulder)

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      BDAC

    2. luke25
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If PVA is short term out I'd go:

      B
      D
      A
      C

    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Puncheon -> Lovren -> PvA - > Colo

    4. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      D B A C

    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      DBCA

    6. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      depends on your other defenders, pva could just stay on the bench, coloccini is worth keeping for the next few wks so no rush there, so puncheon & lovren.

    7. Reggae Shark
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B
      D
      C
      A

  20. HP.
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Clichy or Cresswell?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Clichy

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Clichy looks good for 3 or 4 games at least.

    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cresswell

    4. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Clichy

    5. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cresswell

    6. HP.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys.

  21. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Did Georgios Samaras ever play for West Brom

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      scored for them in the League Cup the other week

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ooh nice..

    2. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Google.com

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        lol..I meant he kinda disappeared..

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wait wait wait he plays for West Brom? Lol never even noticed that.

  22. El Zurdo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A) Ivanovic -> Trippier
    B) Welbeck -> Sakho
    ?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      b

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        who in his right mind would do A?

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

    4. Reggae Shark
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

  23. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Would you drop any of these defenders for Chambers (swa)?

    Clyne (LEI), Tomkins (AVL), Wisdom (NEW). - I do have Adrian in goal.

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would drop Wisdom

    3. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Tomkins, as it seems he's lost his place while injured

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If you mean play rather than transfer, then probably Wisdom

        1. The Sarjeant
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I do mean play, sorry.

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        will never forgive Sam for not revealing that injury 😡

      3. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Has he actually? That's a bit harsh

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Well Collins has took the opportunity rather and seems to be playing well, so not sure Allardyce will put Tomkins back in yet. He didn't last week.

    4. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't. Unless you want to bench a cheap midfielder instead.

    5. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Keep an eye out for Tomkins. Might not start anyways now that Reid is back

    6. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd lose Tomkins even though I know he's a darling of yours. Can't think that West Ham defense is worthy of a double up even though they do have bright fixtures upcoming.

      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I mean to play, not transfer lol. But I am looking to get rid of Tomkins as soon as I can, now that I have Adrian.

      2. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Misinterpreted the post Sarj. Sorry mate. No I would leave Chambers on the bench behind those three for sure.

  24. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hard to believe Toure had 20 goals and 9 assists last year from midfield.

    1. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez will this year

  25. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    5 most owned players in the game and I don't have 4 of them.

    and considering selling the other 😯

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good...

  26. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who to captain, Pelle or Aguero?

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero

  27. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    sterling and ivanovic to sanchez and alderweireld?

    or do i want to keep hold of ivanovic for west brom and sunderland fixtures?

    already have baines

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not Aldi, their fixtures turn soon

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Get a hammer over Toby

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Keep Ivanovic.

  28. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ivan to Chambers?

    or am i Mad

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Great way to fund an upgrade elsewhere I think.

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Classic example of chasing last week's points. Don't.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        this!

      2. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Or just saving money

  29. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Zenit XI to play Leverkusen: Lodygin; Anyukov, Criscito, Lombaerts, Garay; Shatov, Javi García, Witsel, Danny; Hulk, Kerzhakov

    Leverkusen XI to play Zenit: Leno; Jedvaj, Toprak, Spahic, Donati; Bender, Calhanoglu; Bellarabi, Brandt, Son; Keissling.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Calhanoglu made it

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Think I'm saving this week. 😯

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Lucky boy. Wish I could have - stupid Draxler.

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks Beavis.

  30. NuttyGeez
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Question to all those bringing Sakho in, are you guys not worried he will lose his place to big Andy either this week or after the international break?

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nah

    2. YoungPretender
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not given the form he was in prior to his injury.

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No way in hell with the form he's in

    4. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He is a major doubt to start this weekend though. I don't think he will

    5. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      playing well, so is valencia but at the same time i cant see him leaving their most expensive player on the bench every wk so someone will start being rotated at some point.

      1. NuttyGeez
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, the thing is that whilst Sakho's fantasy football form has been better than Valencias, Valencia looks the more impressive player to me out of the two, which is why I worry that if someone will be dropped it will be Sakho.

        1. getfunky
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          agree, i've been much more impressed by valencia & would have him over sakho if not for hte extra cash. i certainly think he'll do better over the season.