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Tempted into dealing our Wildcards by yet another “mediocre” Gameweek, Granville and I go through almost the entire episode before Jonty reveals he’s weakened and gone “active”. It’s a revelation that almost has us both logging off and reaching for our own panic buttons.

Before that dramatic finale, we find salvation via another bout of “rough the smooth”, cheering ourselves with tales of Gameweek totals which dip below even our miserable tallies.

We also take a further round of community questions, forcing me to “fess up” on Theo Walcott, while Granville laments Wayne Rooney’s form and the three of us tackle the merits of Mahrez, Ozil and loading up on City assets.

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  1. joker7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    What Formation is everyone going with ?

    I saw most people in the top 1,000 chose 442 ?

  2. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy, Ruddy
    Kolarov, Darmian, Gomez, Huth, Williams
    Depay, Silva, Sanchez, Mahrez, Westwood
    Diouf, Aguero, Gomis

    0.2m.
    On WC..
    It's Template enough which I'm not sure is good or bad.
    How would you improve this lot.

    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      we literally have the same defense hah. wait... WAIT we have the same team dude!! besides for I have Myhill not Ruddy. I hope you all the best

    2. warchild
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      gtg,,just don't like ur keepers,,maybe downgrade huth to 4.0 and upgrade 1 keeper,,also can 5.0/4.0
      assuming ur formation 343

  3. indiangunner
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    guys is gomis a good captain choice for gw3? I have kun and sanchez but don't want to be a sheep and captain aguero like most managers...

    1. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Only just about 24% of people have Aguero in their team.
      So I think its def worth Captaining him.

      He is very likely to get a decent haul.

    2. TK74
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero can drop a hat trick on anyone. Gomis might be good for a goal

    3. GreatCarragherReef
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      always captain a fit kun unless against top 4 i reckon

  4. Common hypnotist
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I have a fairly cheap defence of Martin(4.5m), Ward(4.5m), Kolarov(5.5m), Targett(4m) and Taylor (4m). This allows me to have a good midfield and attack.
    But is it better to keep Kolarov in or put two 5m defenders in (i.e. Loren,williams) or even upgrade t.he two 4m players to 4.5m players? Im on a wildcard so need to decide today.
    Any help appreciated

    1. TK74
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      If you don't mind the risk I would keep Kolarov because he has such an upside. I woud upgrade Taylor to a nailed 4.5. Targett has a good matchup this week.

  5. GreatCarragherReef
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    First draft at a 3-5-2 wildcard team. It relies on a defender dropping to 3.9 before the deadline (turner) which i don't think is likely. Thoughts? Ta

    Butland /McCarthy
    Darmian /Kolarov /Richards /Gomez /3.9
    Sanchez /Silva /Depay /Payet /Mahrez
    Aguero/Gomis /(Emnes)

  6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Can't believe no one has Hazard on their WC. Tunnel vision. Could easily be the highest scorer over the next few weeks.

    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like an opportunity... Go for it
      I'll be over here watching.

    2. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      What effect will Pedro's arrival have I wonder..
      Will prob help.

    3. Najoman86
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Currently, my biggest concern is fitting Hazard in.

    4. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      You have him currently Pep?

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. And Kane. My team is ending up like my old team 🙂

    5. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I'm a believer.

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      (c) here

      1. Shifty
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        whoah. not Aguero?

    7. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      It's either him or Sanchez. Sanchez had good stats in his cameo so I might turn to him, tho you can never be sure.

    8. KING KOUNDER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      11.5 for someone who and his team both are not in form does not look tasty.

      Fixs arent great too.

      A lot of value in under 8 MFs.
      Doesn't matter even if he explodes, I believe we can cover it.

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I guess I am also taking a bit of a longer term approach.

  7. Aiurserenity
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    HI guys which one is better

    A) Sanchez SIlva mahrez payet westwood

    or

    B) Hazard YAYA OZIL Mahrez Westwood

    🙂

    1. TK74
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

  8. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Waddup homies

    a) Chadli & Benteke

    b) Depay & Gomis

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. GreatCarragherReef
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B for me

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      tough one isn't it? I feel the need to have a Spurs attacker but Depay is about to explode

    5. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

  9. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A) Payet, Gomis, Yaya + 0.5
    B) Ayew, Sakho, Silva

    I think this is a lot closer than people think...

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B imo
      but you're right… it's close

    2. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say it's a tossup.

    3. GreatCarragherReef
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B by a mile

    4. Root
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

      AINEC

    5. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      i like B actually

    6. The Man Pastore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I have B

    7. Diva
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    8. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      AAA

    9. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers, had a feeling B would be popular.

    10. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B. Mainly b/c I'm adamant that Silva is worth it over Yaya, but also because both Ayew and Sakho are goal scorers for their respective teams, whereas Payet looks like being more of an assist-king.

    11. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A all day

    12. Najoman86
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Close...but B - Silva edges it

    13. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

  10. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Morning DZ, am i good to go?

    Kasper
    Koscielny, Bassong, Muniesa
    Hazard, Mane, Chadli, Mahrez
    Kun, Benteke, Sakho

    Guzan, Surman, Coates, Lescott 1.7m

    2FT used. Who do i play from Coates(SWA), Lescott(CHE), Muniesa(nor)?

    Cheers

    1. Slam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Muniesa.
      Looks great Nabs

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate 😀

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Muniesa

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Ta Innsie, Norwich strong attaking stats is concerning but my options aren't that great lol

    3. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Muniesa and good to go

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers 😀

    4. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Haha you finally jumped the Wallcotanic.

  11. Nerazzuro
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else going without Mahrez for their WC team? Or am i insane?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone is going with him...

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      bro, I'm thinking the same thing. We already got hurt by not having him, what are the chances a 5.7 player that has NO history of going off, will actually go off again?

    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      yer_ he's hung up his shooting boots for the foreseeable

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        ^ i trust Pinkfish

      2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        what's your wildcard looking like mate?

        1. Nerazzuro
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Schmeicel / Butland
          Kolarov / Azpi / Cedric / Huth / Muniesa
          Silva / Ozil / Mane / Payet / Anya
          Kun / Gomis / Sakho
          0.4ITB

          Yours?

        2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Myhill / McCarthy
          Kolarov / Darmian / Williams / Gomez / Morgan
          Sanchez / Silva / Depay / Mahrez / Westwood
          Aguero / Gomis / Diouf

          .2 itb

        3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Lloris

          Kos / Naughton / Alder

          Silva / Navas / Ozil / Caz / Montero

          Kun / Gom

          Ighalo / Alder / Nyom ....Vorm Cheers!

          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            jenks instead of alder

          2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            that's a really strange WC, I'm also digging the Spurs defense. Why Navas?

    4. Nerazzuro
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      My midfield is - Silva / Ozil / Mane / Payet / Anya

  12. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Pep you're psyching yourself out a bit buddy.

    Saying Alexis isn't worth 11.0 since you won't captain him yet it seems like you're considering Haz at 11.4.

    Alexis could quite possibly outscore Haz this season, and is heavily involved in most Arsenal attacks. Chelsea however, haven't seem to have found their groove yet.

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Do you remember what happened to Sanchez second half of last season?

      When all the Arsenal midfielders are fit and roaring, the points will be shared heavily. I do think Hazard will out score Sanchez but ultimately I can't have both so I have to chose.

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I agree

  13. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    1. Yaya/ Ozil/ Hazard + 1.0 mill
    2. Silva/ Sanchez/ Depay

    How close is it between these 2 groups?

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Silva, Haz, Depay

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Believe me, I tried that but no..
        0.4m out.

        1. Root
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Gomis -> Sakho or Williams -> 4.5m. Solved.

  14. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Also not a lot of love for Chadli. Great fixtures, good form, nailed, cheap.

    1. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Underlying stats don't look great that's why. He is on my team though since he was so solid for me last season I wanted to give him a go again but will make way for Shaqiri at some point most likely.

    2. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      N'jie signing a threat?

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I think more for Dembele than for Nacer.

    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Midfield is quite crowded atm. Lots of good picks, imo.

    4. TK74
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Agree with all of that. Just don't trust him or the spurs

  15. minime
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Is Mangala still nailed for city?

    1. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

      1. minime
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  16. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Final question from me...

    A) Payet, Gomis, Benteke
    B) Ayew, Sakho, Kane

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B for me, by some distance.

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Hmm. Thinking B.

    3. Diva
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B.

    4. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Tough call... B for me. I think Kane will come good.

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Same.

    5. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      tough one. What's the rest of the team look like? Have you considered 3-5-2?

    6. Incredibles
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

    7. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      If it means having Yaya, I'd go A

    8. Najoman86
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    9. Shifty
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      you on WC Innsie?

      B for me. very close.

    10. waputs101
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

    11. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

    12. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, I was actually expecting A to be more popular!

      I'm fairly set on 3-4-3 now, and yes Shifty I'm on my WC 🙂

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Agree. Much prefer A

      2. Shifty
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Very close for me. What sways me towards B is I think it's only a matter of time before Kane establishes himself as a captaincy option.

  17. Geordienufc1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A) Pelle, Ayew
    B) Gomis, Depay

    Think I know which is going to be more highly favoured.

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Incredibles
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B, although I am a bit uncertain about Depay myself. Could be massive

    3. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers fellas.

      If I squeezed in Benteke in with Ayew, instead of Pelle, would that change any minds?

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        That would make it a 50-50 imo, I wouldn't be able to split them 😛

        1. Geordienufc1
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Picking between Ayew/Gomis, Payet/Sakho, Diouf, Benteke etc. is just too difficult! 😛

  18. Incredibles
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    a) Williams + Payet + Diouf + 0.5
    b) Ward + Depay + Sakho + 0.1

    Other defence is: Kolarov / Darmian / Huth / Richards

    1. Diva
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer A.

  19. Diva
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Wow, more than 50 per cent of the top 1,000 captained Yaya Toure or Vincent Kompany in GW2... against Chelsea.

    This is why I am not worried about what the "top" players are doing right now.

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      *facepalm*

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      That's the only reason they're in the top 1k 🙂

    3. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Where do you get these kind of stats Diva? 🙂

      1. Diva
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        FFF.

    4. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      They're visionaries. Who are you to look down upon them :D?

      1. Diva
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Haha, true, they had the players we all want before we were ready for them. But captaining them? Against Chelsea? That's ballsy... or dumb luck.

    5. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      TBH its not that amazing. The top 1k at the moment are mostly fools who captained weird players that somehow got them loads of points. The top 1k is a total fluke right now. I would take no notice of the top 1k or even top 10k till at least 10GW's when a proper sample size of GW's has been and gone.

      1. Diva
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        You and me both Ryan. I had a little disagreement about this with Torres Magic earlier. 😉

  20. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    It feels like GW1 all over again. So many close calls. Just have to be patient and build a solid team for more than a few GWs.

    1. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      3-5-2 is the way to go 😀

      1. Acquafresca
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        is never the way to go*

        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          3-5-2 is great if we had a playing 4.5m forward.

          1. ChelseaKTBFF
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            A 5.5m Deeney is not bad. You can still get a midfield of Silva Hazard Payet Ayew Mahrez

        2. ChelseaKTBFF
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Simon used it last year almost about 40% of the time if i recall gigs post correctly 😀

  21. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    What's the deal with Sakho's jail situation?

  22. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I like Kane's fixtures and I know he's capable but I just don't know how to fit him in...

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      This. With Kun, Sanchez and Silva I can't stretch that far.

  23. DAZZ
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    couple of questions.

    1 - If you have two free transfers and play your wildcard, are they wiped? or will you attain 3 free transfers next week? am i being greedy?

    2 - Fabregas? surely he'll come good?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      can't have more than 2FT.

      I don't think so

      1. DAZZ
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        so will i have 2 FT next week? why not? what makes you say he wont come good, 19 assists last season, one of the best playmakers around!

    2. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Re-write question 1 as

      1. If I have 2 transfer and play wild card... How many free transfer will I have next gameweek 2 or 1?

      (I have same question mate)

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        1 only

  24. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    When Rojo gets back, is Shaw's place in danger?

    1. Najoman86
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I think he'll slot in next to Smalling at CB - but that will free up Blind, who can also play as a LB. Shaw could be a bad game away from being dropped.
      I've gone with him with my WC FWIW

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

      2. DAZZ
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        im pondering over whether the .2 extra is worth using for Darmian, he's more nailed down than Shaw, Smallings the best bet at the back for united.

  25. Najoman86
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A. Shelvey, Sanchez, Sakho
    B. Mata, Ozil, Diouf
    C. Mane, Ozil, Gomis

    1. Nerazzuro
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Have gone C myself

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      a

  26. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I was all set on Sanchez and Silva as my premium mids. Now having second thoughts re leaving Hazard out... Thing is Ars and Mci have good 8.5 options but Chelsea doesn't.

  27. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Captain
    a) Hazard
    or
    b) Aguero

    vote!

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Kun.

    2. Test Eagles
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero

  28. waputs101
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    GW4 question: Got 2 FT

    Butland Ruddy

    Azpi Darmian Gomez Huth Oxford

    the plan is Azpi --> Kolarov and save the other FT.

    Yay or Nay? Thanks!

  29. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Is this backline too frail?

    McCarthy, 4.5
    Darmian, 4.5 x 4

    Helps me squeeze in all the big boys.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on your 4.5s

    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Show team

  30. The Darkest Knight
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    wildcarding man... (My team looks good but want to avoid price changes)
    1. When ZABLETA will back?
    2. Ozil or Yaya toure?
    3. Bellerin or Mertsacker?
    4. Shaw or Darmian?
    5. Is costa going to kill from now?
    6. Please name 5-5.5ish defenders (shaw, zableta, mert?) Please help guys.....!

    1. DAZZ
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      This week if not this week then definitely next week.
      For the time being Ozil, I can see silva raking in city's points.
      Metersacker is nailed on regardless.
      Shaw is at risk of rotation with Rojo returning, Darmian has his RB spot nailed down.
      Costa will bag plenty of goals, once chelsea hit the ground running
      Ashley williams is a good punt, bonus point magnet