Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 18 – The Strong

We analyse the strength of schedule over the next four to six Gameweeks in this evening’s article. Our first instalment casts an eye over those clubs with some favourable festive fixtures ahead, as United and Liverpool look to take advantage and stake a claim for inclusion in Fantasy managers’ plans.

Liverpool

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Granted, Brendan Rodgers’ outfit aren’t in the finest of form. But Sunday’s last gasp equaliser against a beleaguered Arsenal demonstrated the sort of grit and spirit that has been lacking from their displays recently, and the Merseysiders now have the opportunity to rebuild their season after a scratchy first half. Anfield encounters with Swansea and Leicester lie ahead, with promising away fixtures with Burnley, Sunderland and Aston Villa also in their next five.

Two clean sheets in their last five suggest that the Reds’ defence shouldn’t be overlooked, with the 5.8-valued Martin Skrtel the main candidate for investment after his late equaliser against the Gunners and bonus points in each of Liverpool’s last three shutouts. Kolo Toure, at 4.7, is the budget option, however, having started each of their last five in the league.

Further forward, a recent change of system by Rodgers has brought Raheem Sterling roaring back up our Watchlist – fielded in a central forward position, the youngster returned to scoring form with a brace in the Capital One Cup last week, and looks set to continue in that role across the festive period. Elsewhere in midfield, the likes of Phillipe Coutinho and Adam Lallana could also appeal after recently picking up their performances, whilst Jordan Henderson has settled well into his new role as a right wing back, registering returns in each of the last two matches in which the Reds have scored, and offers managers a more budget-friendly option at 6.0.

Man United

“frisking

Their winning run may have been halted by Villa on Saturday, but Louis Van Gaal’s side are certainly deserved of their spot in the top four at Christmas, with triumphs over Arsenal and rivals Liverpool in that streak highlighting their upturn in consistency. The Red Devils will be optimistic of returning to winning ways with a home clash against labouring Newcastle awaiting them on Boxing Day, whilst further Old Trafford meetings with Southampton and Leicester are also scheduled in the next six.

Nine big chances conceded in the last four Gameweeks is a greater total than any other side and, with just three goals against in that period, it’s fair to say that United have a lot to thank David de Gea for. The star attraction in the Reds’ rearguard, the Spaniard’s heroics means he’s just two points off the top of the FPL keeper standings, whilst the fit-again Jonny Evans, at 5.2, looks a guaranteed starter as long as he can maintain fitness.

In midfield, Angel Di Maria’s return to action at the weekend should see his 13.7% ownership increase, f he can replicate the form that earned him three goals and six assists in ten appearances prior to injury. Owners of Juan Mata will have been less than happy to see the Argentine take to the pitch against Villa; the Spaniard has impressed of late, grabbing two goals and an assist in Di Maria’s absence, but his minutes could now be severely under threat. Competition is also rife further forward, with Robin Van Persie (12.6), Radamel Falcao (10.5) and young James Wilson (4.4) all in the mix for starts across the festive schedule; the former’s three double figure hauls in his last five outings place him highest in our Watchlist, though should rotation strike, the assured minutes of United skipper Wayne Rooney will see his appeal increase, despite his more withdrawn role in recent times.

Sunderland

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The Black Cats are putting their early season blues behind them, with Sunday’s 1-0 Tyne-Wear derby win epitomising their current upturn in resilience. A tricky trio of fixtures against Man City, Liverpool and Spurs loom between Gameweeks 20-22, but the surrounding schedule looks decidedly glossier, with a home clash with Hull and trip to Aston Villa up next, and the visit of Burnley to the Stadium of Light lying in wait in Gameweek 23.

Costel Pantilimon’s installation between the sticks has proved a masterstroke from Gus Poyet, with the 4.5-rated keeper’s heroics earning the Black Cats four clean sheets in their last six outings – up against a Hull side that have notched just twice in their previous nine, the former Man City man’s form looks primed to continue. Adam Johnson underlined his worth with the winner against Newcastle, building on his assist in the previous Gameweek, and, now down to 6.0, the winger could prove a canny short-term option for Sunderland’s next two. Up top, Steven Fletcher has illustrated his explosive potential with two braces so far this season, but will need to rediscover his scoring touch to offer competition in the budget bracket.

Crystal Palace

“frisking

James McArthur’s unjustly disallowed headed strike against Man City last weekend rather summed up Palace’s lack of fortune in recent weeks. Certainly, it’s been all sizzle and no steak lately from their main men, whose underlying stats beggar belief that they have only scored two goals and are without a win in the last five. The fixture list is in their favour, however, with clashes against fellow strugglers QPR, Villa and Burnley on the imminent agenda, and should they finally turn their potential into points, a rise up the league table could be in store.

At the back, just one shutout in their last 11 league encounters is hardly encouraging, though their budget price tags ensure that investment doesn’t come with too much risk – the attacking threat of Brede Hangeland (4.8), who has notched twice already this season, make the former Fulham man the prime candidate here. Similar to Liverpool, the Eagles are struggling to merit consideration up top, and it is in the middle where the points could lie, with Yannick Bolasie and Miles Jedinak standing out with five assists and five goals respectively thus far. The former is undoubtedly the ‘sexier’ pick, with his neat touches and silky skills having warranted plenty of attention recently, though with 38 attempts on goal across the campaign (only five less than Alexis Sanchez, for example) the 5.5-priced winger has been unlucky not to add to his single strike. Given that both Bolasie and Jedinak are set to leave in early January due to international commitments, though, many may choose to look elsewhere for long-term investments.

 

Also Consider…

Man City 
A sixth straight league victory against Palace ensured that Manuel Pellegrini’s side kept pace with Chelsea, and remain just three points off of top spot ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures. The Blues now face two Etihad encounters with Burnley and Sunderland, in addition to a trip to West Brom in their next three, as their impressive form looks set to continue. At the back, the Citizens have conceded just once in the last five, and Pablo Zabaleta has underlined his appeal with a goal and an assist in two of his last three outings. Gael Clichy has overcome a foot injury and could return at left-back, offering a cheaper option at 5.6, though with Vincent Kompany possibly returning next week, the numerous options in the back-four suggest keeper Joe Hart could be the answer here.

With an injury crisis currently afflicting the Blues up front, their attacking potential lies in midfield; the 10.8 priced Yaya Toure has found the back of the net in four of his last six appearances, whilst David Silva’s brace last weekend assured the Spaniard’s status as a valuable differential with an ownership of just 7.6%. Toure’s upcoming Ivory Coast duties limit his appeal, as does his four yellow cards. For those contemplating James Milner in the new false nine system, it’s worth noting that Pellegrini is hopeful on Stevan Jovetic’s availability for Sunday’s clash with the Clarets after the forward returned to training earlier today.

Aston Villa 
The Villians have failed to concede more than once in a match since Gameweek 10, and with an upcoming schedule featuring home meetings with Sunderland and Palace and away days at Swansea and Leicester in the next four, that solidity could be set to continue. Alan Hutton and Ciaran Clark’s 4.3 price tags make the duo the preferred pair at the back, whilst Christian Benteke looks primed for investment after acquiring two brilliant goals and an assist in his last four since recovering from injury.

QPR 
The Hoops carried on their outstanding home form with a 3-2 win over West Brom last weekend, and with three Loftus Road clashes in their next five (CPL, SWA, MNU), their improving form could continue over the next few weeks. Cut-price favourite Charlie Austin was the hero once more against the Baggies, and the 6.0-priced forward has now notched eight goals in his last five home outings, ensuring his status as the number one budget striker out there right now. Midfielder Leroy Fer has also demanded interest after securing returns in three of his last five displays, whilst, at the back, Rob Green and budget defender Yun Suk Young could earn attention, with the Hoops’ three shutouts this season thus far coming at Loftus Road. At a price of 3.9, the Korean is hoping to recover from an ankle problem in time for Friday’s trip to the Emirates.

Hull 
Off-field disputes, suspensions and injuries have the Tigers failing to flatter right now, though they are presented with the ideal opportunity to overturn a ten-match winless streak thanks to meetings with Sunderland, Leicester and West Brom in their next four. Despite their lack of form, Steve Bruce’s side have conceded just four times in as many matches, and the likes of James Chester and raiding full back Andrew Robertson could be in the points soon enough. Further forward, the Tigers’ recent dire offensive form will seem them looking to Nikica Jelavic to rediscover his scoring form, though Abel Hernandez will also be feeling the pressure after failing to find the net since Gameweek 8.

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  1. Mozart_s Balls
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Duff to Bavies OR Vergini?

    1. Pie-o-My
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Go Sunderland. Two good fixtures and less rotation risk than Spurs. Home game v hull is a great cs potential.

    2. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Vergini

    3. Mozart_s Balls
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      OMG, what a shitty top of page question, sorry 🙂

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Oshea

    5. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I don't understand why everybody is so obsessed with Vergini instead of O'Shea.

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

        More attacking threat, lower ownership, not on 4 yellow cards

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          3 reasons. That has to help the cigarette smoking man deal with this conspiracy (yet curiously named after the Pixies front man...? THAT is an X-File!).

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Luck of the Irish?

  2. The Desi Messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Not a clue on how to use my 2FT. Any help?

    Guzan
    Baines Azpi Hutton
    Sanchez Yaya Fab Siggy
    Costa Bony Sakho

    Gilks, Downing, Wisdom, Dummett

    £0.2m ITB

    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho out is the obvious move IMO (fixtures + ACoN) - for whom, i'm not sure- I'd consider Benteke, Austin, Jovetic and more!

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

        I'd want Sakho out, but not at lot of options short of Kane this week

        Don't like double Villa defence away at Swansea either, where you have double attack

      2. zon
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Austin in, promising fixtures. And since you have chelsea pretty well covered, I'd consider Costa out for Giroud/Benteke.

      3. The Desi Messi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sakho > Austin was one i was thinking of but Ars away up next and QPR's poor away form is off putting

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho > Kane

      1. Pie-o-My
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You think Kane will start v Leicester? After that Man U and chelsea for Spurs. I reckon he could be rested and soldado start.

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Got taken early (84') during Burnley match, should start against Leicester imo.

          1. Pie-o-My
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            He's tempting v Leicester. Hard one to call.

            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah, hard one. But Ade surely is not in the mix right?

    3. Pie-o-My
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I ditched Baines this week for zabaleta. Maybe a controversial move though. Your team looks pretty solid though. I reckon only Sanchez is a big rotation risk. Could maybe do a cheaper defender to a Sunderland defender, o'Shea?

    4. rozzo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Very similar to my team. I am doing Sakho to Austin and maybe saving the second transfer.

    5. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Guzan to Pants this week, then Sakho to Austin next and keep the other FT open to cover any injuries / rotation issues

  3. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which is best:

    A) Baines > Zab

    B) Moore > Vergini

    C) Bego > Hart

    D) Save FT

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

      B or D IMO

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B. C if you don't have City defender

    3. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      C

      1. Ludo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        (Assuming you've not got another keeper with decent fixtures).

        B and D are also sound enough moves. Definitely wouldn't do A.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks all

    4. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      C

    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      C

    6. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B if you have no other bench cover

      D if so

    7. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bego to Pants, are you insane!

  4. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Just in case I'm not on over the next few days, have a great Christmas everyone and good luck!

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      right back at you!

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      And many many happy returns Bow!
      🙂

  5. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    captain? Yaya Toure, Silva, Sanchez, or someone else? Cup opponent appears to have Yaya Toure as vc --> c

    1. Pie-o-My
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Of those three either Man City. I'd stay away from Sanchez though this week though.

      1. Gascoigne8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Why??

        1. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          probably risk of resting ... just have a solid VC would be my answer

        2. Pie-o-My
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Rotation risk imo. Looked like he needed a rest v Liverpool and the stats back that up in terms of his passing etc. just think qpr is an obvious game to play podolski on the left for instance. Might be wrong, I just wouldn't cpt someone who may score 1pt.

          1. Gascoigne8
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Ok thanks.

  6. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Siggy

  7. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    more opinions on these possible moves?

    Sigurdsson --> Silva

    P. Cisse --> Kane

    Baines --> N. Taylor

    Boyd --> Walters

    also would have 1.2 itb then

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

      Boyd to Walters could work as could Cisse to Kane

      Naylor is a bit of a card magnet tbh, Williams or Fab best for Swansea defence

      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        what about Silva?

        thanks!

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

          Like Silva, not at the expense of Siggy though

          1. Pomp and Circumstance
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I like Sigurdsson too, but is he somewhat injured and out of form? is it worth taking a chance with Silva for the next few GWs, then possibly bring back Sigurdsson later maybe?

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Only the first is any good, and you have missed the boat on that!!! 🙁

      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        don't you think Silva should do well against West Brom, Burnley, Sunderland?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Nearly as well as Sterling:

          LIV: bur 298 SWA 339 LEI 426 sun 289 avl 284

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          - and I meant price wise.

  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do with this team lads. Please don't say start Siggy over Boyd, Boyd auto-subbed in

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2552452/event-history/17/

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wrong link pal.

  9. Guy Demel's SH
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Carroll will be benched for the Chelsea game imo, possibly helping Sakho's point scoring (most of his points/goal came when paired with Valencia).

    I say possibly, as afterall it is Chelsea away 🙁

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

      Have you seen the size of Chelsea?

      Carroll will be needed IMO

      1. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Aye, Sam will need his physicality to exert any control over the game.

      2. Guy Demel's SH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Have you seen how poor Arsenal CBs are? Carroll will have a better chance of battering them.

        Pace will be more effective against Terry & Cahill, hence the need for Valencia instead of Carroll. Much more effective on the counter attack.

    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      That makes no sense.

      Carroll is needed v Chelsea

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      My dear Hammer, you you are pissing in the wind, imo.

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        As old Neil once said -

        "There ain't nothin' like a friend.. Who can tell you you're just pissin' in the wind."

      2. Guy Demel's SH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I don't own Sakho, nor Valencia or Carroll...just airing a hunch that I have.

        Let's see on Friday! I personally hope, as well as suspect, that Carroll will be benched.

  10. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Costa, Sakho ---> Giroud, Austin -4pt hit

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just do Costa > Giroud for now. Unless you would play Austin v Arsenal away.

  11. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any advice on my team below? 2 free transfers

    Guzan Gilks
    Clyne Chambers Baines Hutton Wisdom
    Downing Sanchez Yaya Fabregas Siggy
    Costa Bony Sakho

    Sakho has to go soon and I want Austin long term so that will use up one transfer. Anything else catch your eye? 0.5 to play around with. Cheers.

    1. GST
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I would do Sakho to Kane this gw, and then Kane to Austin next.

      1. rozzo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I see where you are coming from but I dont wanna transfer in a player for one week, whats the point?

        1. GST
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Kane away to Leicester costs 1 FT and will get you points.

          Then next GW you will be back to 2FT and get Austin at home to palace = more points.

          Points make prizes.

  12. Judas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who do you think is the best option to replace Lukaku? here are their next 4 fixtures

    Giroud: QPR, whm, sot, STO

    Benteke: swa, SUN, CPL, lei

    Surely there are much more goals in Villas games? And I do already have Sanchez as Arsenal cover who Giroud will be sharing points with, plus Welbeck. However are Villa creative enough as a team?

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

      Benteke, big fish in a small pond, he's involved in 50% of Villa's goals. If they score there's a good chance he'll be involved, and those fixtures

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Villa don't score enough for my liking where Giroud had 3 in 2 games and looks extremely sharp I know benteke also does but the fact villa don't score many goals is a huge factor

    3. Pie-o-My
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud v qpr is tempting but benteke has better fixtures afterwards plus you have Sanchez.

    4. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal always score. Villa blank a lot. I would expect Arsenal to score more goals there - maybe not to do as well, but to score more.

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Although Arsenal goals are shared round more

        1. Ludo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          That's also true.

    5. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      There may be more goals in Villa games but most of them are for their opponents

    6. GST
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud.

      Arsenal create chances against every opponent, and he is proving to be on the end of them.

      To the extent people are ditching Sanchez.

    7. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go Giroud.

      He'll keep you ticking over nicely with goals and assists..

      I'll be looking at shipping out Sanchez on my WC. Think he's one of those players who will have a good half season and then people will hold on to him too long as his form tails off after the turn of the year.

    8. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud. I have no confidence in Villa scoring, even if they played QPR the next 4 weeks

    9. Judas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      just the fact I have Sanchez puts me off Giroud. Him and welbeck will steal Giroud's goals. really tough call

      1. Judas
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If Villa scored more it would be an easy pick. But Benteke hasnt been back for long. perhaps they will score more now he is back.

        Giroud is tempting but he could easily not score in a 4-0 win due to Arsenals other scorers

  13. GST
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Guys and dolls,

    Struggling to decide which area to fix first....... GK, Def, Mid, Attack ???????

    Forster

    Baines. Chambers. Clyne

    Hazard. Yaya Oscar. Eriksen

    Bony. Austin Rooney

    Thinking Oscar to Cazorla / Sterling, but guaranteed start putting me off.

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I like Oscar > Cazorla. Santi is hot, and you have no Arsenal players for a home match against a weak defensive team in QPR. Of course, this depends on how many FTs you have.

      1. GST
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I have only 1 FT, but your point still stands.

        Don't fancy any hits with rotation risk.

    2. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like double Soton defence with their fixtures (depends who your back up are though) Oscar will play this week so keep till after

  14. LMFAO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Need some advice pls

    A - Hazard to Yaya or Silva?
    B - Guzan to Panti
    C - roll the dice

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have Hazard and am not selling. He could very well play, and as the match is at home, he could also produce. I'd roll the dice.

    2. GST
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on rest of team IMO.

      Silva looking good tho.

    3. Teror
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A - Fam, Yaya is off to the African cup of Africans in a few weeks so that would be bare foolish. Wait for a couple days, see what the medical fam is saying before transferring Haz. Maybe don't even transfer. He might miss one game and he is FIRE.

      B - Kind of a side step but whatever. Each one could work out.

      C - Don't.

    4. LMFAO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Guzan
      Clichy, Bert, Azpi
      Hazard, Fab, Sanchez, Downing
      RVP, Austin, Roo

      Subs, Boyd, Dummet, Duff

      That's how I got it set up..

      Im leading my mini league and quite a few contenders have Yaya and Haz. But I'm not sure if Haz will play and they are likely to switch to Fab?

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

    Evening gents, have a rare 2FT and I am actually stuck,

    Green, Krul
    Clichy, Baines, Clyne, Naylor, Duff
    Sanchez, YYT, Fab, Downing, Boyd
    Austin, Bony, Costa

    Thinking of keeping one FT and swapping Krul to Panti but it seems a little boring.
    I also want to tweak the back line (Baines, Clyne) but think it can possibly wait this week.

    Any thoughts welcome...

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bony > Giroud not a bad shout. This week not essential, but if not this week I'd definitely do it next.

      Definitely Baines or Clyne to a Chelsea defender. Terry / Cahill / Azpi. Ivanovic is too excessive.

      Good team tho, fam.

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Oh and Duff to a Sunderland defender or Hutton wouldn't be a bad shout.

      2. Dr_Deej
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Misteak,
        I do like Giroud, but fancy Bony for another week after a rest.
        I've been waiting to put Chelsea def in for weeks, perhaps its time, just think Baines may burn me if I lose faith now!

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Think Mirallas is supposed to be back this week? He takes away Baines' goal threat if you look at the stats.

          Oh and Mangala and Demichelis would be more nailed on for Citeh defenders, so if you REALLY wanted to spend a transfer you could switch Clichy for one of them.

  16. DÏLKS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Madness to do Costa and Duff --> Giroud and Zabaleta?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Em no.

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not if it's both free transfers. I like that combo, aggressive. Some may say the opposite, so it will come to you. If you are taking a hit, then probably not. I am considering something similar for a hit, and have been discouraged from doing so by the wise men of this board.

    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      do it.

  17. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    This Sunderland thing is Vergini on the ridiculous!!! 😡

    SUN: HUL 84 avl -41 mci -598 LIV -289 tot -226 BUR 49 swa -188

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What do the numbers mean? 😉

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Their immediate fixtures are totally crap.

    2. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      One for the WC, not for now, imo.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        So much what you say, Ludo - I totally agree.

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

          I think I too have decided to wait till wc.

          I think I will save this week and get Benteke for Sunday, having a 2nd FT for the 28th where rotation is sure to bite could be handy

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Yeppers. Why Bentekke?

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

              SUN, CPL, lei

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Hmmm.

                You don't want Bony for a one night stand? 😉

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

                  if I was gonna get Bony this would be the week, and I can't afford it in one transfer

                  Swapping one ACON bound player for another strikes me as silly.

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Panti time.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Will fall down.

    4. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If I play my WC in GW23 as planned, he'll be in my team I think.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        That is different.

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Vergini in the hole?

          1. Zasa
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            *sorry

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Nope. Hymen in the way. 😛

              1. Denis Tueart on the wing
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                It will end up messy

                1. Denis Tueart on the wing
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  messi

    5. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What do those numbers represent?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        After Vergini, the abyss ...

        1. Denis Tueart on the wing
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Big boy?

    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I saw that movie! The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch plays this emotionally and socially challenged genius who cracks this football code leading to ridiculous earnings! [Sorry, could not resist. I will slink away...]

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        😆 Very droll!!! 😉

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Cereally, one day I will reach your level of statistical genius on these boards. I read and learn. Season 1 for me in this FPL,but a long time fantasy player in US sports (which I prefer less and less to Euro football as I get up there in my years).

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Ooo - genius I am not!!! 🙂

            BUT - I do pay attention. Mostly! 😉

            1. walkman666
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Well, your tables are quite helpful. I see why you are long on Cazorla, for instance.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Excellent!!! Thank you. 🙂

    7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      but they already faced liverpool/chelsea and got clean sheet

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Jolly good - let us see them repeat it.

  18. Sponge-worthy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any dead teams as cup opponents? I'm facing a decent team, with or about 600k

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      3.5 millionth.

      Actually a very decent team and im afraid!

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Or some rank near that- check my linked

        1. Sponge-worthy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Your opponent just started..

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I didn't even qualify 😆

      1. Sponge-worthy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        😐

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Had a terrbile GW. Dropped from 4k to 13k

    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      i have a dead team opponent. Got lucky, as Silva auto subbed in and they had Fab. Overall rank is 3.2 million, but 1.5 million this game week.

    4. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Could be some dangerous dead teams still in after last weeks Silva antics.

  19. Ludo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Set for Sterling's third run in my team this season already.

    Have owned him for 13 out of 17 gameweeks. His PPG is 4.8 when in my team, and 2.5 when out of it.

    Non-owners, be prepared for slightly less average returns from the man. 😉

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I was considering Baines & siggy to Zaba & sterling (-4)

  20. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    One of my pals is currently lying bottom of our 27 man league with 613 points, 141 points off the guy who is 20th...he wants odds on him being into the top 20 at the end of the season.

    What odds shall I give him?

    P.s his team value is only 97.8 million, however he hasn't made any subs/.touched his team for around 7 weeks/

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      10/1

  21. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Would any of you take a hit to sort out subs? Have 2 all clear and one red (Duff)?

    I'm so tempted to I can have 11 men playing. For the past 2 weeks I have had 10 men playing.

    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably worth it then

    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah

    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      go for it

  22. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My cup opponent has Sturridge (c), Ramsey (vc)

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Most likely a dead team 😮

    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      See you in the next round then

  23. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ive a dead team in the cup amazingly I'm slightly worried!
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2498689/event-history/17/

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Why?

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      i wouldn't be

    3. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Henderson captain 😆

    4. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Triple Everton defence could come good I suppose. Horrible sort of team to face in a one off.

    5. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      An Everton cs and I'm dead!
      👿

      1. Sponge-worthy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Everton cs? I Don't understand. That's Not in my vocabulary..

    6. Sponge-worthy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You'll go through..

  24. El Libe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts guys?

    --------------------------- Bego------------------------
    -----Baines---Ivan----Hutton----Naylor---Zabaleta--
    -----Eriksen-----Fab---Haz----Downing-----Boyd-----
    --------Austin-------Bony-------Benteke-------

    a) Bego--->Pantilimon
    b) Bego--->Hart
    c) Baines-----> ?
    d) save FT

    1. SUPERMAN
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Save ft

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

  25. SUPERMAN
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you play this week?

    Downing away to chelsea or O'shea at home to Hull?

    Cheers

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Are you really asking that?

      Oshea at home to an impotent hull attack

      Downing away at one of the meanest defences in the world

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This ^

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      o'shea ... have you seen Hull lately?

    3. SUPERMAN
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys. Just looking for reassurance 🙂

  26. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Did you have to qualify for ffl cup or is everyone in?

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The top 2.1 million finishers from GW17 qualify

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ta

  27. Fabregasm
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho or Sterling for the next 3 GameWeeks?

    1. Method man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling

    2. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling, Sterling, a million times Sterling. Neither one is the greatest of finishers, but at least Sterling will be fluffing his lines from a lot closer to the goal.

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling but he is due a rest

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling. Rodgers made it sound like he would get rested until after holidays.

  28. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Duff -> Yoshida, Pocognoli, Clark, Steven Taylor, Cameron or Bruce?

    Thanks 😀

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Clark, though he's best of a bad bunch. More goal threat than Hutton at the same price though, I suppose, and reasonable fixtures.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks! I've already got Hutton. The Sunderland defence is appealing to me.

  29. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Siggy > Adam Johnson?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

  30. World XI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    on the 23rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me a Giroud with the captaincy! 🙂

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      On the 24th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...an ACL tear for Giroud