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14 March 2015 3434 comments
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Game week 29 delivers a quartet of three o’clock kick offs before Man City make their way to Burnley in the evening’s Turf Moor showdown. Arsenal could make itΒ five wins on the bounce when they host West Ham at the Emirates, whilst Tony Pulis will be looking to get one over former club Stoke as the Baggies look to bounce back from a pair of defeats to midlands rivals Villa.

Arsenal attempt to record an eighth successive home league win as they welcome London rivals West Ham United to their backyard. Olivier Giroud is the Gunners’ form man coming into this match-up, having netted in each of his last three starts. With five assists in seven outings, Mesut Ozil also looks back to his best, whilst Alexis Sanchez’ owners will be hoping for more of the same after the Chilean was amongst the goals at QPR last time out. The big news from the Gunners’ teamsheet is that both Santi Cazorla and Hector Bellerin have been relegated to the bench with Theo Walcott and Calum Chambers earning starts.

Leicester City search for their first win in six attempts as they play host to Hull City at the King Power Stadium. We’ll be hoping for big performances from Scout Pick Jeffrey Schlupp and Spot the Differential candidate Riyad Mahrez as the hosts embark on the first of seven home matches in their remaining 11 fixtures. Hull new boy Dame N’Doye will hope to consign Leicester to further misery at the foot of the table, having scored in all three of his starts for Steve Bruce’s outfit.

Sunderland entertain a resurgent Aston Villa side at the Stadium of Light as they strive to snap a five match winless streak. Those 2% of Fantasy mangers that picked up Jermain Defoe as a differential may call time on the 32-year-old if he fails to deliver for a fifth successive league outing. As for Villa, Tim Sherwood is able to call on Christian Benteke in today’s lineup as he recovers from a knock which saw him miss last weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final victory.

West Bromwich Albion have their work cut out as they welcome a Stoke City team thatΒ are unbeaten in their last three away trips. Saido Berahino, who’s bagged three in four starts, will need to be marked diligently by the Potters’ defence, while Victor Moses will likely carry the threat to the Baggies.

Just three Gameweeks after holding leaders Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge, Burnley face a home match-up against the Blues’Β fellow title-chasers Manchester City. The hosts’ top scorer Danny Ings will fancy his chances againstΒ aΒ Sky Blues defence that’s not recorded an away clean sheet since early December. For the visitors, David Silva’s 23.9% ownership will count on the Spanish playmaker toΒ emulate his goalscoring exploits of last week, whilst Captain Poll favourite Sergio Aguero will be looking to continue the form that has seen him serve up returns in ten of his 12 away appearances.

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

    sanchez I'm starting to loose faith

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      lose

  2. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    That's it, Austin --> Giroud

    Now I need to find a way to fund this πŸ˜€

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ditto!

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Sanchez --> Ozil looks good to me, right?

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          That's what I'm planning (see below)

  3. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    1pt from 5 😎

  4. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Benched foster for panty when I saw him in all the scout picks. Makes it worse that I have pva too

    1. A guy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      haha exactly the same thing I did.

  5. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Wondering about something like Sanchez and Austin -> Giroud and Ozil.

    1. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sounds good, 5 weeks late but still worth it. Sanchez is not sanchez anymore since mesut is back

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Don't mind it, but I'd maybe look elsewhere on Ozil.

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Who? I've got Hazard, Silva, Eriksen and Punch.

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Hm, not sure to be honest. Just not liking the look of Ozil a ton for getting points. He seems to just luck into them only. His shot directly at Adrian that first half displays perfectly his finishing abilities.

    3. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Haha lol, just posted the same as reaction on your comment πŸ˜€

  6. Belsunz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Thank God for Giroud! Glad i kept faith in him.

  7. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Is Ramsey nailed on if fit?

  8. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I am sure I will get some lovely answers, but what exactly are all the 42's about?

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      doosra, long time contributor on this site, is ill. show of solidarity

      1. Thick Of It
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Sad to hear that, Doosra is always polite and does some very interesting posts. Hope he can get better.

    2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      14th March i.e. 14 x 3rd day of the month = 42

      1. Exeter Gently
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        has to do with hitchhikers guide, the answer to the question "what is the meaning of life"

  9. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Don't laugh, -2 from 4 and Alexis (c) 😯

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Still a half to be played mate!

      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Aye, if the scoreline stays the same, PvA and Pants will stay on 0 hopefully!

        Who'd you cap Walsh?

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Dullard captaincy for me this weekend. Kun.

          1. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Good choice man, you have a great rank to go dullard πŸ˜‰

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      unlucky.

      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Weird GW this

    3. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      3 from 6 and same captain πŸ™

      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Well at least my points are positives.

    4. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      If you want laughs, post it on TotalFPL πŸ˜‰

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      1 from 6 and Sanchez(c)

      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ooof that's tough, but at least Alexis is looking lively, the teams consistently supplying him in the box

      2. FAITHNOMORENO
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        will be better in the second half buddy.

  10. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    -2 points from 2. 😎

  11. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Goodbye Austin. Hello Giroud.

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Think I need to lose Sanchez to fund it.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Well that makes your decision pretty tough.

        Straight swap for me!

  12. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    what teams are potentially missing from GW 33?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      or should i say Liverpool

  13. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    wrong decision to bench foster for panti

    as it stands i need bellerin to come on for 1 point which is 1 point more was pva is expected

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

    Giroud-out-for-Defoe-GW25

    Worst.

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I did that!

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      exactly this 42..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  15. Duke Silver β˜‘
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Lol what a roar from the Welsh crowd.

  16. mouldy_uk
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Eriksen and Austin
    or
    Henderson and Giroud
    ?

    Thanks

    1. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The latter mate

  17. RedNev
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Panti and PVA on -2 combined. Villa on fire!

  18. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Doh. Damn you giroud and pantillimon.

  19. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    FAAACCCCKKKKK!!! Stop giving the ball to Zebo!

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *egg

  20. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kane - Aguero - Giroud best attack to have

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      This

    2. Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Amen

  21. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    2 from 7. I quit.

  22. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Na Na Na Na Na Na Na.....

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Giiiirooouuuudddd

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    And we all sold Giroud for Defoe. We are all Muppets

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Who did?

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        A lot of people on here. A lot.

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          (Obviously not this week)

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed.

    3. RedNev
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not me

  24. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I've got 3 points 😎

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Show off

  25. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Poyet looks like a dead man walking in those highlights.

  26. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Everyone has shite scores. Stop worrying.

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      😯

  27. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I need a Bristol City goal to turn £1 into £25. Come on speculative acca...

  28. SW6
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Poyet should be sacked at HT

  29. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mané, Henderson or Chadli?

    1. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hendo for me to be honest.

    2. Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Chadli best punt. Has good fixtures coming up.

  30. coran2123
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What happened to Sunderland.. 😯

    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      just did PvA - IvanoviΔ‡ for next week πŸ˜€

      If Aston Villa scores against you, you are poor ... but if Villa scores 4 against you .. hmm πŸ˜€

      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ivanovic straight red tomorrow to teach you a lesson.