Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – The Strong – Gameweek 29

Our attention turns towards the next four-to-six Gameweeks this lunchtime as we assess those sides with some potentially profitable schedules on the horizon. Chelsea and Leicester’s double Gameweek 34 plays a part in our thinking, whilst Alan Pardew has reason for optimism as Palace look to bounce back from last night’s loss at St Mary’s.

Chelsea

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With one trophy already in the bag, Jose Mourinho’s push for league glory now looks set to hit top gear. The Londoners are blessed with a favourable fixture list over their next four, including Stamford Bridge encounters with out-of-sorts Southampton and Stoke, and enticing away days at Hull and QPR. Subsequent back-to-back meetings with Man United and Arsenal should test their title credentials, though the latter is one half of a double Gameweek 34 for the Blues, which also pits them against bottom-placed Leicester, and managers are likely to load up on their assets in virtue of that.

As always, the Chelsea rearguard offers us a plethora of options to choose from, though Branislav Ivanovic’s attacking prospects – which have seen the Serb serve up two goals and three assists in his last seven outings – are justifying shelling out for his 7.4 price tag. On the other hand, for those without budget to spare, the 4.6-priced Kurt Zouma has now started ahead of Gary Cahill in the centre of defence in three of the Blues’ last four in the league, and having earned plaudits for his performance in a deep-lying midfield position in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday, also offers Jose Mourinho a back-up option to Nemanja Matic, given that John Obi Mikel is sidelined for another month.

The Blues’ attack affords us a similar wealth of assets, with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard the obvious routes in; the latter has scored or assisted and registered maximum bonus points in all but one of his last four displays. Indeed, with Cesc Fabregas having now failed to yield returns since Gameweek 22, managers are far more likely to be keeping tabs on the cheaper options of Oscar (8.1), Willian (7.7) and new boy Juan Cuadrado (8.1) if Costa and Hazard are out of their reach.

Leicester

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Devoid of a win since Gameweek 21, a sense of desperation is starting to settle in at the King Power Stadium, with many already writing off the Foxes chances of avoiding the drop. That may be a little premature, however, with only seven points separating the Midlanders from safety and a generous schedule now ahead. Nigel Pearson’s men host three promising home fixtures in the next five (HUL, WHM, SWA) and will also be optimistic of returns from a trip to West Brom if they are to mount a late charge up the table. With a double Gameweek 34 also lying in wait, managers will be keenly monitoring Leicester’s main protagonists to see if a viable punt emerges.

Crucial to the Foxes lack of success thus far has been their defensive shortcomings, with just four clean sheets accrued the worst record in the league this season. Nonetheless, the 4.5-rated Jeffrey Schlupp’s role on the left flank earns him the tag of an ‘out-of-position’ prospect, though the Ghanaian international needs to raise his game after failing to earn returns in his last five appearances. The energetic Riyad Mahrez looks assured of starts on the opposite wing, and should he discover the form that delivered goal and two assists between Gameweeks 18-20, the Algerian could be a key figure in the Foxes’ relegation escape. Pearson will be hoping that the same can be said of winter signing Andrej Kramaric; the 5.5-valued striker opened his account against Arsenal in Gameweek 25, and should he profit from the kind schedule, could come into reckoning as a budget differential up top.

Crystal Palace

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The Eagles may have sunk to a 1-0 defeat at St Mary’s last night, but with an eight-point cushion between themselves and the drop zone, and a superb next six on the agenda, Alan Pardew shouldn’t be reaching towards the panic button anytime soon. Home meetings with QPR, West Brom and Hull and trips to Stoke and Sunderland are all imminent, with only a Gameweek 31 encounter with Man City tarnishing the schedule.

The Londoners’ rearguard has now conceded more than a single goal just once in their last six outings, and should they endeavour for that little bit more solidity from here on in their budget assets could come to the fore. Over the course of the last four Gameweeks, the 4.9-valued Scott Dann has registered more touches in the opposition penalty area than any other defender, scoring once, with his threat from set-pieces making the centre back a tempting option for Fantasy managers. Julian Speroni, at 4.8, offers an alternative for those on the lookout for a goalkeeper.

Whilst an end product continues to evade Yannick Bolasie and Wilfried Zaha, our attention is unlikely to sway from Jason Puncheon in the Eagles’ midfield; fielded in a central role behind the striker, the 5.6-rated man’s dead-ball duties have helped him create more chances than any other player in the league since Pardew’s installation as manager, and he has been a little unlucky to only return four assists in that period. Up top, Glenn Murray could well make an instant return to the starting XI at the expense of Dwight Gayle in two weekends’ time having sat out through suspension last night, and the budget striker will be eager to push on after notching three goals in just 80 minutes of pitch time in his previous two appearances.

Swansea

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Spirit-fuelling wins over Man United and Burnley have propelled the Swans’ assets back onto our radars at a time when the road ahead looks even more encouraging. After facing a trip to Spurs tonight, Garry Monk’s side then boast clashes with four of the bottom seven (avl, HUL, EVE, lei) in their next five, along with an equally enticing trip to Newcastle. With just nine points currently separating them from a guaranteed Europa League spot, the Swans may well prove the surprise package amongst the upper echelons come the end of the campaign if they can capitalise on the kind upcoming schedule.

At the back, the south Wales outfit have conceded just four goals in their last five league outings, in an upturn of resilience that seems to have been sparked by their 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Chelsea back in Gameweek 22. Should they manage to maintain that defensive form, the impressive Lukasz Fabianski looks well worth a spot between the sticks, though Kyle Naughton’s meagre 4.3 price tag is likely to sway the majority of attention in the right back’s favour.

Further forward, the obliging fixture list should hand Gylfi Sigurdsson the chance to reignite his season after a drab 2015, whilst Jonjo Shelvey and Ki Sung-Yeung present us with in-form budget options in the middle of the park. Bafetimbi Gomis was a little fortunate to notch his second league goal for the Swans in their win over United two weekends ago, but the Frenchman will now be hoping to press on from that and finally prove that he can fill Wilfried Bony’s boots in the spearhead of the Swan’s attack.

Also Consider…

Man City
The Champions lost a significant chunk of ground in the title race in their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend, and many are expecting a backlash against Leicester this evening. With the bottom half trio of Burnley, West Brom and Crystal Palace then to come, Manuel Pellegrini’s side are certainly offered the chance to remount in their charge for the trophy. Much may depend on whether they can solve the defensive frailties exposed by both Liverpool and Barcelona recently; should they get their affairs in check, the 5.7-valued Aleksander Kolarov has started the last three in the league and tallied as many attempt on goal as any other defender in that period. If he is selected ahead of Gael Clichy this evening, the Serbian may yet come into consideration, though in terms of security, Vincent Kompany remains the most reliable.

Further forward, the creative duo of David Silva and Samir Nasri have delivered two goals and two assists apiece in the past three Gameweeks, with the latter’s mere 2.4% ownership making him an outstanding differential right now. Meanwhile, the irrepressible Sergio Aguero continues to top our forwards Watchlist after registering returns in each of his five appearances since returning from injury and, with the fixture list in mind, is unlikely to budge for a good while yet.

West Brom
The Baggies failed to flatter in their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, scoring from what was their only shot on target over the course of the 90 minutes. However, with three kind home fixtures in their next four (STK, QPR, LEI), and a visit to Crystal Palace lying in wait beyond that, Tony Pulis will nonetheless be positive over his side’s chances of getting themselves clear of the relegation scrap before a horrendous run-in in the final weeks of the campaign. The likes of Ben Foster, Joleon Lescott and Craig Dawson should remain popular picks, then, with Pulis’ philosophy earning them three consecutive shutouts before last night’s blip. Meanwhile, with a lack of creativity tainting their midfield, the Midlanders continue to be reliant on Saido Berahino’s goal scoring instincts, which have seen the 5.5-priced forward strike in three of the past four Gameweeks. Brown Ideye’s owners may also be reluctant to twist, despite the Nigerian blanking in his last three.

QPR
Plenty of managers have turned to the Hoops’ chief attacking options prior to the current double Gameweek, and they may be advised to think twice before offloading them straight away. The R’s now boast four promising clashes in their next five, with trips to Crystal Palace, West Brom and Aston Villa married with Everton’s visit to Loftus Road. Charlie Austin’s longer term prospects look encouraging, then, whilst if Matty Phillips can preserve his starting role and continue his recent fine form this Gameweek, his 4.6 price tag could tempt many more to acquire his services. Likewise, those who have punted on budget defender Yun Suk-Young ahead of the double may be inclined to hang on to the Korean.

Tottenham
The same principle applies to Gameweek 28’s other double Gameweek providers. Having loaded up on Spurs’ assets, we can take comfort in the fact that Mauricio Pochettino’s side face the current bottom three of the bottom four clubs in the space of the next four Gameweeks. A trip to Old Trafford in Gameweek 29 is the fly in the ointment, although we can cling to both Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen with some expectation that the pair will continue their outstanding form on the road and trouble United’s fragile rearguard. Following that, Spurs will Leicester and Villa at the Lane, with a trip to Burnley providing the meat in the sandwich. Things stiffen rather severely following that, with three away trips in four and a home tie with Man City but, for now, we can extend the stay of our Gameweek 28 assets with the prospect of returns.

Sunderland
Last night’s stalemate with Hull ensured that the Black Cats remain firmly entrenched in the relegation battle. In fact, Gus Poyet’s men have now failed to forge a winning performance since Gameweek 23, and with a less than appetising final six matches of the season in waiting, taking advantage of their next four – in which the Wearsiders entertain Aston Villa, Newcastle and Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light and travel to West Ham – looks essential.

With Patrick van Aanholt benched once again last night, Anthony Reveillere remains our Black Cats defender of choice, having averaged 4.0 points per appearance so far. Offered a start against the Tigers yesterday, Jack Rodwell grabbed his second goal in his last three appearances, and, at just 4.7, could come into contention as a budget midfield option if he can preserve his starting role. Jermain Defoe has now failed to deliver returns in his previous four outings, but should still be looked to by Poyet as the focal point in attack as the Wearsiders look for inspiration in the final third.

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    1. Mr. Grv
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      ohh

  1. John t penguin
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    hpe sanchez starts tonight

      1. John t penguin
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        i have poor memory, i blame the drug testing labs

        1. Pap Le Cissier
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          Or too many legos

          1. John t penguin
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            he he retro

  2. FPL Daniel
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    5th

    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      Great rank!!!

      1. FPL Daniel
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        21 places better than before

  3. Goodfella
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    Let's hear your most disappointing PUNTS of the season.

    Cresswell - Got him just as West Ham went bad and didn't get decent attacking returns.

    Walcott - Has barely played, gold at the troll Olympics.

    Cameron - See above.

    1. andy85wsm
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      Costa hasn't gone well for me when I've bought him in after hauls.

    2. Doolittle
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      Walcott (ditched this week), Adebayor at the start of the season. Berahino and Tadic weren't really punts but they were awful for me.

    3. Holmes
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      Ummm.... Maybe Kane. Oscar was disappointing but thats fine for me.

    4. Woy of the Wovers
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      Zaha - when he moved back to Palace (and after scoring against Newcastle)

    5. Black Knights
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      Jovetic who did nothing the week Costa was supposed to be out v Everton, only for Costa destroy them.

      Bojan never got going.

      Dzeko didn't even play a minute for me, injured in the warm up.

      Benteke - chose good fixtures over awful form and got deservedly punished.

      1. Duke Silver ☑
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        I think I took -4 for Costa > Jovetic that week. I had got rid of him before his(Jovetic) Liverpool haul as well.

    6. TwiggsJameson
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      Brad Jones. Got him in when Ming got dropped for Liverpools 'good run' of fixtures. He went off injured after 10 minutes if I recall.

    7. Not Irish
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      Blackett. Self explanatory.

    8. TwiggsJameson
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      And Oscar a few weeks ago was a disaster. If only i'd gone for Ozil, why oh why....

    9. Hanked
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      Tadic. Had him twice.. before and after his massive haul

    10. Ziegler1988
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      Pelle on my Jan WC (he wasn't that great for me back in Oct/Nov either)

    11. Barry Woj
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      Got Phil Jones on my WC for the past couple of games given Utd's fixtures and ability to keep clean sheets. Didn't go so well...

      1. Boyd to Sven
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        This. Absolute abomination of a signing.

    12. Hamstergod
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      Benteke for the Christmas period, it makes it even worse, that in a double-swoop I also sold Costa

    13. pundit of punts
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      Puncheon at the start of the season.

      Wisdom. 😡

      Sakho when he stopped scoring.

    14. Zombie
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      Azpi for thaaaat period
      Zabaleta for those 0s
      Fabregas when he didn't do anything

  4. andy85wsm
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    You can only choose one Arsenal player to have in your team for the rest of the season:

    Who do you pick?

    1. Gooner97
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      Sanchez

      1. Woy
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        +1

      2. andy85wsm
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        I'd probably stick to Sanchez out of fear!

        Loving Bellerin though....

        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          Bellerin not much use after Debuchy is back.

          1. andy85wsm
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            Aye, but I'm enjoying having him for now! 🙂

          2. walkman666
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            I guess Bellerin > Toby then

        2. Gooner97
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          Cazorla could win the battle only because he's on penalties

          1. Ziegler1988
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            Not when Arteta is back (although I'd be happier if he was benched)

    2. Breadbin
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      Ozil pour moi.

      1. walkman666
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        I am thinking the same. He seems more on form, although Alexis has been explosive.

    3. Forza Juventus
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      Funnily enough, i have Sanchez, only dropped Cazorla this week, and have Bellerin too. But if i could fix my team and only be allowed one, I think i might actually choose Giroud lol

      1. andy85wsm
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        Giroud would tempt me too actually. Problem is there's less forward spots so you'd basically be stuck with the same forward line for the rest of the season.....which might not be a problem.

    4. Costa in Wengerland
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      Ozil

    5. Zombie
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      Ozil

      Would have said Giroud but Wenger loves Ozil and lots of budget players in form (N'doye and Berahino for example)

    6. Doolittle
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      Still Sanchez.

    7. Holmes
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      Ozil

    8. Not Irish
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      Gru

    9. Duke Silver ☑
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      If Monaco finish the job on Arsenal then it has to be Sanchez for me.

    10. La Roja
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      Sanchez

    11. Jimbo123
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      Gru

    12. Beavis
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      Ozil

    13. TwiggsJameson
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      Ozil.

    14. HurriKane
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      Sanchez

    15. Ziegler1988
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      Sanchez

  5. FPL Daniel
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    Scouts can we hulk every 42nd post for support for Doos of every new post... ?

    1. Mr. Grv
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      nice idea but instead of a tribute everyone will counting to get their post hulked

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        Exactly. What we're doing is more appropriate. Leave it there.

      2. FPL Daniel
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        I meant 42nd post to be something related to Doos, maybe his members table or repeat of that idea to put 42 in our user name or something. Not random post but something related as a tribute

      3. Breadbin
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        Daniel just wants to be hulked all the time.

        1. Breadbin
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          And is using a good cause to get one.

        2. FPL Daniel
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          not me. not me

          1. FPL Daniel
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            I don't want to be hulked. The suggestion was 42nd post and someone to give us idea what the 42nd post is gonna be regularly. I see most of you don't like it (which is a shame IMO) but its your opinion so move along

            1. pompeyfan
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              it would just result in more post counting and people trying to get the 42nd post instead of top of the page post

    2. Rupert The Horse
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      Lets not over do things a turn a bad situation in to a farce.

      1. andy85wsm
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        Agree with the horse.

      2. Costa in Wengerland
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        +42

      3. FPL Daniel
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        Ok lads if you don't want to

        1. Rupert The Horse
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          Cheers bud.

      4. Woy
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        +1

      5. Doolittle
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        This.

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
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      Doos? What happened to him? 😐

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        Check hot topics, he's very unwell.

        1. Mr. Grv
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          the exact reason isnt told ?

          1. Rupert The Horse
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            Let's not pry. Just wish him well.

          2. Doolittle
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            Why do we need an exact reason? He's very unwell, that's all we need to know to wish him well.

            1. Rupert The Horse
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              Precisely.

        2. Every Dog Has Its Day
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          Ahhh... Hope he get's well.

      2. Doolittle
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        Check hot topics mate.

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
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          Cheers. Sad news 🙁

    4. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Post your well wishes and say a prayer if you're that way inclined, this isn't a hashtag campaign

  6. Rupert The Horse
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    Should I do DDG to Foster to afford Costa or sort out PVA first?

    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      Snort glue first

      1. Pap Le Cissier
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        *sort

      2. Rupert The Horse
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        Sounds difficult even with my nostrils.

        1. Pap Le Cissier
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          😀

        2. Pap Le Cissier
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          Seriously though, at least for now you know ddg starts so ditch pva

      3. meerlight
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        poor form talking about glue to a horse.

        1. Pap Le Cissier
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          😆

    2. Costa in Wengerland
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      I think DDG to foster is good

      1. Duke Silver ☑
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        This.

      2. Rupert The Horse
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        Thats what I'm leaning towards.

  7. Every Dog Has Its Day
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    For those of you who missed it- The Spurs matchday programme has Ben Davies on the front which could suggest that he will start ahead of Danny Rose.

    1. Costa in Wengerland
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      Dont say that:(

    2. andy85wsm
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      Doh! 🙂

    3. yemzinho
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      that would be lovely

    4. Gooner97
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      😮

    5. Not Irish
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      😀

    6. Ser Football 42
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      I also hope lloris plays striker 🙂

      1. The Nuttman
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        He'd do better than Adebayor.

    7. TwiggsJameson
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      Did he have a bib on?

      1. Old Man
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        Pelican

    8. Whazza
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      It's because they're playing Swansea, not because he is starting

    9. Le Limpar
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      FWIW Arsenal often put squad players on the cover and it bears no relation to the starting line-up.

      Basically the guys putting that together are about as privvy to selection as someone on here.

    10. Spatburgunder
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      The liverpool one this weekend passed had Sturridge on the front

  8. Costa in Wengerland
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    Coutinho or Sterling for next few fixtures ??

    1. Rupert The Horse
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      I would love to get in Coutinho.

    2. andy85wsm
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      Sterling.

    3. Doolittle
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      i think Sterling still just edges it; I can see him maintaining a scoring streak more than Coutinho.

    4. Not Irish
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      Kurt

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
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      Coutinhooooooooo

    6. Every Dog Has Its Day
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      Sterling

  9. Ser Football 42
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    Me vs My rival

    Lloris
    Walker. Cresswell. Ivan
    Sterling. Ozil. Hazard. Fabregas
    Aguero. Kane. Zamora

    Vs

    Howard
    Cresswell. Bertrand. Kompany
    Ozil. Sanchez. Hazard. Mane
    Costa. Kane

    1. andy85wsm
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      Thanks.

      P.S - much easier to take out the duplicate players.

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 9 Years
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        Cheers. Will remember that for next time

    2. Ser Football 42
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      Second one has Cuadrado too

  10. Siva Mohan
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    Xavi will be playing at Man City next season "on loan"..

    1. Gooner97
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      lol

    2. Mr. Grv
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      and where did you hear that ?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
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        mancitydreamtransferrumours.com

      2. Siva Mohan
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        in talks with New York City

    3. Not Irish
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      I'd love that actually. Would be a trainwreck.

    4. FPL Daniel
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      OMG

      1. FPL Daniel
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        he will hoover the BP system

        1. Siva Mohan
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          just like lampsy.. sign for New York City.. warm the bench for a season and go back..

  11. Not Irish
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    Don't understand the rush to get Costa back in.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
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      I think people are preparing for GW34

    2. andy85wsm
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      9 years, 3 months ago

      Has to be the double.

      I'm steering clear but making sure I don't have to make multiple transfers to get him in if I need to.

      Being on 8 yellow cards is an annoyance so no reason to get him just yet. Done alright without him for most of the season.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Oh I'll have him for that, alright. As long as he isn't suspended that is. Also Chelsea could have a blank GW33 if United beat Arsenal next weekend in the cup.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah - as above. No real rush here but don't want to leave myself screwed either.

          Have only owned him for a total of 7 gameweeks this year.

          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I've only had him for two. 😯

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Nice!

              I'm annoyed that I got him to be honest, same with Ramsey.

              I had Sanchez from GW1 but two (what I felt were jammy) goals from Ramsey and I buckled and got him in. Quickly got rid.

              Same with Costa. His hauls annoyed me and I got him in, only to hate having him in my team. Austin served me much better midway through the season

              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Got him in for one week and sold him. For the same reasons. Then took a one week punt on him GW before last home to Burnley. Did nowt, of course.

            2. The Nuttman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I've owned for 22.

        2. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Will this mean Double double gameweek then for Chelsea?

          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Additional. Yes. Good observation, Nuttman.

            1. The Nuttman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I meant can the potential GW33 blank go in behind GW35's fixtures?

              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                No. FA Cup fixtures scheduled for that weekend and Chelsea play United.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Who's rushing? I'll get him for the Hull game.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        There have been quite a few posts about getting him in for next GW.

    4. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If he comes through tonight without a booking, I think i'll be buying.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Meh.

  12. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone planning to bring Costa back next week. Might be a brief differential.

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      See above

      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Although, i don't particularly agree. He will always score consistently, just whether you want to risk it with him being 2 yellows away form a ban. And i think £ is a factor for some

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          No need to risk it with Gru about.

          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            True, a little fearful he'll be rested vs West Ham though, if he isn't tonight

            1. Not Irish
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah, that is a concern TBH.

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      @Muppett

      1. TwiggsJameson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ha, great timing for that post 🙂

    3. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      See above.

  13. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe to Kramaric?

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      N'Doye? Not the best fixtures btw

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        For Kramaric? They're pretty good…

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          See how he plays tonight, even though against City...

    2. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yup. I like this.

    3. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No love for Berahino? 12 goals, good fixtures, penalties

  14. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Least likely to win tonight?

    City, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs for sure

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool 😉

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Got to be Spurs.

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      spurs

      0-1 loss

      kane og

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

      Spurs

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Finally a Hazard brace?!

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

        Let's hope! 🙂

      2. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Not with Costa on the pitch 🙁

      3. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hazard brace is upcoming. Penalty for Chelsea is due

  15. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    so azpili is safe pick as chelsea defender ? 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not really. Don't think he's worth the money.

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      May as well go for Zouma

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, go Zouma for price or Ivan/Terry for security.

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

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

    10 Points on my bench 🙁

    Decided to bench Clyne and PVA,

    Pantillimon (3)
    Bellerin - Dawson (2) - Bertrand (6)

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If you double up never bench one of them, always ends in tears!

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dawson only received 1 point, if that helps. I started him in lieu of Bellerin, so the saga has many angles. The grass is greener. The glass is half full. The glass is plastic, and we have some jumbo shrimp to eat.

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Daniel - need create some positive vibe tonight. Big gameweek and I have 6 of your players

  18. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    so who is the best pick as chelsea defender ?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ivan or Terry for me.

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This.
        If you feel punty fo for Zouma

      2. Matsy123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This as theyre the only two nailed on

    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ivan if you have the cash.

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

      Ivanovic

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ivan. By a distance.

    5. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I sold Baines (fed up, mad as hell, could not take it anymore) to Ivan a few days ago. This is the year of the Ivan, and I missed two-thirds of it, and finally got some sense to climb on board. I think he's obviously the must-have defender, if your team has the space for his price without a roster overhaul.

  19. Matsy123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    First week I'fe saved my transfer, so proud of myself but don't know what to do

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You saved for the DGW?!

      1. Matsy123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Go easy on the noob its my first year

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          😀 Do you have DGWers in your team?

          Also, it's worth you getting a gravatar and linking your FPL team to your profile.

          1. Matsy123
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Ya kane(c) how do i do that?

            1. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              https://en.gravatar.com/

              And to link your team, go to your FPL GW History, copy the link, go and Your Profile on the top right of this page, and paste it into Website.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Save another!

      1. Matsy123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Can you do that?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Nah you can't, was just in jest.

          Can only have 2 maximum saved

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      saved it during a dgw 😯

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

      Use it 😀

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

      masturbate

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That's what I'd do.

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A mass debate, ok, I'll start.
        What do we think of all the luxury flats getting built in London?

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          What do you think about the pedestrianisation of Norwich city centre?

          1. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            didnt realise they had cars in Norwich

            1. The Nuttman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Model T's are all the rage.

            2. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I'm dead against it. People forget that traders need access to DIXONS.

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Paul Merson predicts wins for Man City, Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool - but not Man Utd on Wednesday.

    Sorry United fans.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Paul Merson is one of the worst pundits on TV.

    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good news for Man Utd fans then.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wouldn't listen to merson

      suprised he could pronounce arsenal and spurs

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      We'd be in a relegation scrap if he were right every week.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes but Ive seen Paul Merson fall off a table in Revolution in Richmond pis*ed off his face.

      1. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He was banned from quite a few pubs near me for doing coke in the toilets. This was at the end of his playing days.

        One of the best footballers I've seen live though. Really was magic.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          This was just last year. See him quite a bit, usually dribbling. Quite sad really.

          1. Le Limpar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I think it's a generational thing to a large extent. I don't think we'll see such a large percentage of - say - the current Under 21 England team - go that way.
            Obviously alcoholism is a constant/universal - so there'll be some - but the very high percentage we've seen from 80s/90s/00s players I think will drop off. Basically because younger people look after themselves better in general - but more importantly you have to, to make it as a professional these days.

    6. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There must be more intelligent former footballers than that mess. SHame on Sky.

    7. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No Chelsea win?

  21. Breadbin
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Don't worry everyone, new page will be here shortly for you to post on. Carry on counting the posts for now.

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      How many posts are there per page ? Out of curiosity rather than desire to be top of the page

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        30.

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Only 25 posts so far, FYI.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Breadbin

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I notice that I'm almost exclusively a replier. Which probably means I can't help and don't really care.

  22. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    For those of you who missed it- The Spurs matchday programme has Ben Davies and Adebayor on the front

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Meltdown time. I'm in.

    2. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      means nada

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        forgot to adde that Adebayor is holding hands with Pochettino and they are both smiling and look happy

    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good idea, you want to remind people Adebayor exists but you don't want him in you starting 11 or really on the bench. Programme is the best place.

    4. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Link?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        i was only messing. ignore me. Ade is nowhere to be seen

  23. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    We're all going to want to have 3 chelsea very soon.

    Hazard is essential.

    So with only spots "available", is Zouma a good shout, or will rotation play havoc with our teams?

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ivan/Terry, Hazard and Costa will be the consensus. I already have Terry and Hazard, and unless Sanchez comes into form, Costa will be the 3rd.

    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't get Zouma.

      Ivanovic, Hazard and Costa. Expensive, but will do the business.

    3. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      horrible pick. Ivan head and shoulders above for me, Terry if you cant quite afford

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Two is plenty right now.

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

      Personally think it might be a great time to give Oscar a whirl.

      1. The Gambler.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I can tell you, this isnt an enjoyable whirl.

        up there with Jones, Rooney and benteke

  24. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Haven't seen an RMT for a while, so:

    DDG-4m
    Terry-PVA-O'Shea-Berty-Dawson
    Haz-Caz-Erik-Silva-Boyd
    Kane-Kun-Austin

    Save FT this week or transfer DDG out with the proviso of getting Costa in the following week?
    4.2m itb

    1. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Terry>Ivan

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Couldn't afford Costa though.

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          No big whoop. Get Giroud or Tekkers or anyone else.

    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Save

    3. Jay_
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've done DDG to Foster, only problem is City away the following and a terrible run in but decent fixtures in between

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Foster was going to be my transfer but just realised my rival has him.

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Panti if you already have Dawson

              Or maybe a Leicester Gk, they have by far the best paper fixtures and dgw but at the end of the day it's Leicester plus Schmeichel unknown return date

              Possibly Fabianski but won't save much money

              ( I was in the same predicament so studied last night )

      • Jay_
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Defence next week :

          Ivanovic Bellerin Schlupp ( Clyne Bertrand )

          Makes sense to bench both right ?

          1. The Nuttman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yes.

        • The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Will probably get two of the three obvious and punt on someone like Oscar.

        • Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Keep Jelavic?

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Ship imo -

            lei CHE swa sot LIV cpl

        • Right boot
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          How long does a player have to be on the pitch to have a clean sheet point?

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            sixty mins

            1. Right boot
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Perfect, Elia went off at 59 mins! Cheers mate

          2. Pasqualinho
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            60 mins. But someone coming on in the (e.g.) 32nd minute doesn't get a CS point if there's 10 minutes of injury time.

            1. Right boot
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Cheers for the info mate. Elia went off at 59 mins!