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16 May 2015 1477 comments
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In our penultimate head-to-head with Paddy, we’ve invested faith in Liverpool’s departing hero, Arsenal’s midfield orchestrator and Manchester City’s marauding left-back.

Liverpool play host to Crystal Palace on Saturday in what will be Steven Gerrard‘s final run-out at Anfield before his switch to the MLS. Gerrard netted in his previous two starts and will be desperate to the send the Kop into rapture. Ally this with the fact that the Eagles notched a solitary goal in their last four outings and Paddy’s 6/1 odds on Gerrard to score and Liverpool to keep a clean sheet against Palace has tempted us to part with our first £4.

Santi Cazorla – the target of our second wager of the week – attempted more shots (seven) than any other midfielder last Gameweek. Furthermore, no midfielder in the league has fashioned more shots inside the box (nine) than the deep-lying Spanish playmaker in the last three Gameweeks. Considering that the Gunners’ opponents on Sunday, Manchester United, drew blanks in three of their last four, Paddy’s 16/1 offer on Cazorla to score and Arsenal to keep a clean sheet against United encouraged us to hand over another £3.

Our final bet in this round sees us backing Aleksandar Kolarov to continue his hot streak in front of goal (two in three). No defender can match the number of shots on target (five) the Serbian full-back has mustered in the last three Gameweeks, while Kolarov’s free-kick proficiency adds another string to his bow. The Sky Blues recorded shut-outs in three of their last four fixures, prompting us to take up Paddy’s 16/1 offer on Kolarov to score and Manchester City to keep a clean sheet against Swansea.

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

    silva vs sanchez!?! Don't know what to do lads...

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez with the extra game

    2. Bastien
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      just do it

  2. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who to get (Have Kosc & Sanchez)

    Giroud, Cazorla or Ozil

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Personally I'd choose Giroud

  3. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Team GTG?:

    PANTI

    Terry PVA Skrtel
    Hazard RAMSEY SANCHEZ Henderson
    Aguero GIROUD Benteke

    Schmeichel Boyd Schlupp Dawson

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Perfect, good luck!

    2. Bastien
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      yeah, gtg
      maybe schlupp ahead of boyd on the bench.
      i wouldn't be shocked if sun lei finishes 0-0

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers guys for your replies

  4. Think
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Downing to Johnson done, somehow feeling it will be big difference.

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Well it can't really get much worse than Downing. Why on earth did you still own him?

  5. Desperately Seeking Guzan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Really worried about not owning Giroud

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Me too

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      don't be...
      ozil will be the man this week

      1. Desperately Seeking Guzan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Made me temporarily relieved...then I realised I don't have him either!

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          😀

          and it's a lie based on my punt...

      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I hope so.

    3. COW
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      On form he's not been the greatest. I think he will score but not many.

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud owner - wish I went for another mid
      Giroud non ower - wish I went for Giroud

      1. The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I'm benching

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Arsene too....

      2. Desperately Seeking Guzan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Haha! Exactly this. Grass is always greener.

    5. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Me to. Best way to not be worried get him in. End of your worries'

  6. waldo666
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kasper
    Kosc Ivan PVA
    Sanchez Ozil Hazard Hendo
    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Myhill Cambiasso Skrtel Duff

    1 FT and 1.4 ITB

    A) Cambiasso -> Larsson
    B) Vardy -> Defoe/Wickham
    C) Something Else

    Thoughts very much appreciated

  7. COW
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play Vardy or Ivan?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ivan

    2. wheato
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ivan.

      Vardy or Mata?

  8. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Captain sanchez of giroud

    1. COW
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Chez

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

    Do we know who will be on Sun penalties with Gomez out and Johnson likely on bench?

    Defoe?

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Defoe or Gardener I would think

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Gardener moved to WBA

        Wickham or Larsson I think

      2. Bastien
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        u think gardner would bother comin over from Birmingham to take a peno for sunderland?

  10. Gazj11
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Cazorla

    B) Ozil

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ozil imo

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

      A. Just cause of pens and ozil is scared to score most of the time.

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

        this!

  11. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    ospina
    ivan skrtl pva -- schlupp dummet
    hazard coutinho sanchez ozil -- cambiasso
    kun kane ndyoye

    A: ndyoye >> wickham/defoe/graham..if so, who?
    B: cant think of anything else?

  12. QPR expects... glory!
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Pondering whether a third Gunner is worthwhile. I already have Ozil & Sanchez and can't afford Kane to Giroud.

    Should I
    a) protect my 1906 rank and bring in Ramsey (for either Silva or Coutinho)?
    b) Bench Rose and add a defender to play alongside Terry & PVA this week
    c) go for it and sell Kane for Cisse

    1. da Beeeez
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I think (a) is too risky given Ramsey's injury status, but definitely think this is a double to have 3 from Arsenal. Seems like (b) by default.

  13. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play 3 of the following:

    Ivanovic Skrtel Alder PVA Dawson

    Opinions appreciated!

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ivanovic, Skrtel & PVA

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

        This.

  14. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Is Navas going to result in another 1 point cameo? 4-3-3 or G2G.

    Ospina
    Kolarov, Ivanovic, van Aanholt
    Navas, Henderson, Sánchez, Hazard
    Kane, Giroud (c), Agüero

    (Alderweireld, Moreno, Cambiasso)

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

      get cazorla in for navas

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This

      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He can't

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Did not see that sorry.

      3. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I would if I didn't have Ospina.

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Apologies. g2G mate

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            No need to apologise mate. Thank you for replying.

            Would you not consider playing Aldi ahead of Navas? I can see Navas missing out again.

            1. enrico.palazzo
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              General rule too play an attacking player but really a coin toss (I'm going against what I said this week and playing 4 at the back at expense of hazard)

              Navas could start and do well, Toby could get a cleanie and baps. Trust your gut

              1. Art Vandelay
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Solid advice mate. Last time I went 4 at the back I missed out and a Boydinho goal. Going to persevere with Navas I think and hope Pel gives him a game.

  15. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    @ Nate

    Is Demi or what? Haven't see him here in last few days.

    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Banned

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Nonsense

      2. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        you sure?

  16. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Good to go? My only thoughts are to swap Hazard for Albrighton:

    Mignolet
    Bellerin, Terry, Alderweirald
    Silva, Carzola, Sanchez(c), Hazard
    Kane, Aguero, Benteke

    Albrighton, Dawson, Bruce

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Looking good. Would never ever play Mark instead of Azzrrdd

  17. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Have 1FT and 0 in the bank. Should I use it or save for next week?

    Myhill (Hamer)
    Ivan/Kos/Toby (Moreno/Dawson)
    Hazard/Ramsey/Silva/Sanchez (Hendo)
    Kane/Kun/Vardy

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      bench Vardy and play hendo

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Interesting. I see the logic, but as I'm a Sunderland fan and I've seen us implode against pace more than once this season, benching Vardy could backfire massively.

  18. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Tempted to play Boyd ahead of Vardy. I can get Wickham or Defoe for a hit instead. Thoughts?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You happy playing Sunderland striker next week?

      1. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        That is my only concern. I ll have to change him again (for Ulloa probably) and keep Gerrard(who ll be my first transfer). If i play Boyd, I would change Gerrard for a Chelsea mid and play Vardy next week. Problem is i am chasing a 23 point lead and my 2 rivals have Vardy. I could also go without Gerrard this week (Fab will be probably rested) and do Vardy -> Wickham now and Wickham -> Ulloa next week, so this week Boyd will play instead of Fabregas.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Take a punt on Wickham worth a hit..you never know 2 games will probably out score boyd and Vardy just!

    3. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      See my post above yours.

      1. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I know... Sunderland fan too... I am willing to bench him only because i am chasing a 23 and 21 point lead and they both have Vardy. I ll avoid captaining Sanchez but i dont know if it is enough. I chose Ivanovic instead of Terry 2 months now and it has killed me i would be the leader now so i am looking for some risk. I dont know what risk should i take though

  19. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any changes needed? 0.5 in bank 1ft

    Mignolet
    PVA - Alderweireld - Monreal (woolscherid, Bruce)
    Silva - Sanchez(c) - Coutinho - Hazard (Boyd)
    Kane - Aguero - Giroud

    Any stand out changes needed?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Aldy -> Lovren

  20. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any advice?

    Ospina
    Terry - pva - ivano - skrtel
    Hendo - Sanchez (c) - Ozil
    Vardy - Aguero - Kane

    Haz - cork - duff
    0.0 - 2 FT

    Thinking Hendo > Larsson?
    No other ideas

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Play Haz and bench Vardy

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Need to use a TF too..

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Well in that case Hendo -> Larsson could work and maybe Duff to Morgan and prepare for next gw.

          1. enrico.palazzo
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers mate 🙂

  21. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Panti
    Kosc, Terry, PVA
    Hazard Albrighton Sanchez (C) Hendo
    Kane Giroud (V) Aguero

    Bench: Krul, Huth, Puncheon, Dawson

    GTG?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yup.

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

        Merci

  22. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bench any 1?
    A) Ivan
    B) Toby
    C) Skrtel

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

  23. da Beeeez
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Q1: Who to bench:

    sanchez-ozil-hazard-coutinho-silva
    aguero-giroud-vardy

    Q2: Is doubling on the Sunderland defense really worth the risk???

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy

      If you have Panti and Pva then it is

      1. da Beeeez
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        interesting. i'm having a hard time taking Vardy out right now, even though i'm pretty sure that's the right answer from this group... i suspect that's adding to my lack of interest in Sunderland defensive options. back to the drawing board.

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy
      Not for a hit

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy.
      Double S'land defence here DB.

      1. da Beeeez
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        scary times. but may have to go for it.
        good luck!

  24. Kloppinho
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Defending only 2 pts advantage in my minileague, should I:

    a) be conservative and do Myhill to Panti (i have no other Sunderland coverage vs his Van Aanholt)

    b) take a risk and do Bertrand to Van Aanholt and Sterling to Silva (hoping for Silva to outscore Sterling in the last 2 games)

    Thanks folks

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

  25. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So many options, would love your opinion?

    PANTI
    KOSC Skrtel PVA Terry
    SANCHEZ Hazard Hendo Silva
    Aguero Benteke

    Krul Bertrand Vardy Albrighton

    A. Hazard to Cazorla
    B. Vardy to Defoe (bench Terry)
    C. Bertrand&Hendo to Vlaar&Cazorla -4
    D. Bertrand&Benteke to Vlaar&Giroud -4
    E. Bertrand,Skrtel&Vardy to Wasilewski,Vlaar&Giroud -8
    F. Hazard&Vardy to Cazorla&Defoe (bench Terry) -4

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    who is on penalties for sland?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Panti

      1. da Beeeez
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        giddy up.

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      People think it will be Wickham if Johnson does not start

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

      Wouldn't it be amazing if it was PVA

    4. Chris.R
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Jordi Gomez

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

        He's dead

  27. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play Vardy, Ivan or Skrtel?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Skrtel

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

        RMT agrees with you, but I can't help thinking Vardy might get a haul

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          then no need to ask?

        2. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Skrtel is due goal. 15 pointter coming

    2. Chris.R
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy

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

      Ivan

  28. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Field Aldy or PVA?

    (Panti in goal)

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      pva

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      pva

    3. Chris.R
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      pva

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

      pva, no doubt

  29. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Schmeichel or Panti? (Already playing PVA)

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Got to take the punt on pants

    2. wheato
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Pants.

  30. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play Benteke (sou) or Henderson (CRY)?

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

      benteke