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31 October 2015 3814 comments
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Gameweek 11 serves up a half-dozen early-afternoon kick-offs for Fantasy managers to sink their teeth into. The top four scoring sides this term are all in action, with Manchester City’s home tie against Norwich City shaping up to be a Fantasy goldmine.

Over the last four Gameweeks, Man City ranked second for goals (12), big chances (12) and shots on target (31), despite drawing 0-0 with Manchester United last time out. Moreover, the Sky Blues have tallied six more goals (17) and 10 more shots on target (43) in their home clashes than any other team, highlighting their dominance at the Etihad. Ally this with the fact that Norwich City rank second for goals conceded (13) and first for shots inside the box conceded (58) in road fixtures, and the Canaries could be in for a long afternoon.

Arsenal go in pursuit of their fifth successive win when they lock horns with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The Gunners have dominated the attacking metrics in the last four Gameweeks – ranking top for goals (13), shots inside the box (60) and big chances (14) – and will be encouraged in the knowledge that only five teams conceded more shots inside the box than Swansea (34) over that same period. There’s also scope for the Swans to improve in the final third, given that only Watford (eight) and Aston Villa (10) chalked up fewer attempts on target (12).

The unstoppable force meets the immovable object as Leicester City make the trip to West Bromwich Albion. The Foxes chart third for goals scored (20) this campaign and haven’t drawn a blank in 10 Gameweeks. In addition, only two teams have netted more goals in road fixtures (nine) than Claudio Ranieri’s troops. The Baggies, meanwhile, rank top for clean sheets (five) since Gameweek 4 and only conceded in one of their five home match-ups – so something’s got to give.

Crystal Palace will look to secure just their third win in seven outings when they play host to Manchester United, who’ve notched three shut-outs in four matches. Newcastle look to dispel their derby-day blues as they invite Stoke City to St James’ Park, having put six past Norwich in their last home encounter. Watford’s head-to-head with West Ham United at Vicarage Road caps off the day’s Premier League action, with the visitors striving to extend their seven-game unbeaten streak.

  1. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    WALLABIESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  2. Arctic_Orangutans
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to ship out for mane.. Ayew or martial

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Probably ayew since Martial is a forward

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Can't ship Martial for Mane, so...

  3. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Wow, game on at Twickenham

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wow

  4. DARE
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else having problems with the FPL-site?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Everyone.

      1. DARE
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Okay....thanks!

  5. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Australia score, GAME ON!

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Come On!!!

  6. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Argh.defense needs sorting
    Who all to play?
    Darmian* Reid* Azpi Nyom Dawson
    Have 1 FT.
    Should I bring in ozil for Sanchez or sort out my defense first?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone?

  7. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Benching Mahrez hurts

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      So does selling.

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Also benching Ighalo.

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          How about benching Mahrez and selling Ighalo

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Never. Bench. Mahrez.

      Very sorry to hear that.

      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I've benched Mahrez already this season and hasn't really cost me.

    3. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It does indeed.

    4. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Oof. If any consolation you wot be alone.

    5. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Benching Ighalo hurts too

      1. DoobNoob
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        +1

  8. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Told you the second half in every game (except ManU) was going to produce something!

  9. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    My god mahrez punishes you if you bench him... A 6.5 big hitter

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

    I have a rival who triple captained aguero THAT week.

    Today he used bench boost and got 15 points from Mahrez.

    Baller

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Didn't really matter who he benched though

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        More the fact he used it in a week where one of his players scored twice. He got 0 from
        The rest!

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I think thed real kicker isn't how badly I've scored but how many points I've lost selling Azpi and Coutinho this week.

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Forget. Move on.

      I sold Ighalo for Kane which could be horrendous but can't think that way!

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I know right decisions at the time etc etc

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Unlucky 🙁

    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I sold Coutinho and Mahrez.

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        My condolences.

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        lol

    4. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      They were not bad moves. You don't have a crystal ball. Just bad luck, you will bounce back.

    1. dcarlito
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No sign of Jafalad around here at the mo 🙂

  11. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Baps site link ?

  12. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Williams, Zouma or Darmian > Moreno?

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Darmian

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Filth.

    2. Chelsea Dagger
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Costa needs to go

  13. Özilla Firefox
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    67 points with Alderweireld, Dier and VVD still to play. I'm happy enough but I could imagine the points I would've got if KDB and captain Bony scored (missed sitters)

    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Stop moaning. You almost doubled my score.

    2. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Boo fricketty who... Nice score!!

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So who's going to get the BAPS?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Scoreboard article out soon.

  15. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    sorry,

    a little confused. Why has Sterling been awarded an assist. The pen was missed

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The 1st one for Yaya.

    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The first penalty was scored.

  16. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anya .. Abdi

    Are they nailed?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Both seem to be

  17. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    (C ) ighalo? Anyone

  18. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Early suggestion:

    Keep Yoyo or sell for Ozil?

    1. Rake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Save.

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

    Hope you are all having a decent GW. Can I have some thoughts on the following pleas?

    Need to start reshaping my defence. Current defenders are Kolarov, Toby, Williams and Richards and Darmian. Who gets the boot first and who comes in.

    I am currently leaning towards Darmian > Moreno

    What do you think of these options

    OUT - Darmian, Richards
    IN - Moreno, VVD, Bellerin

    Cheers

    1. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Richards out Moreno in.. The guy could have scored and Liverpool is improving. CS potential gets higher.

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

        Thanks for your reply. I just feel that with Darmian suspended, now a rotation and the most expensive he should be first out. Richards never gets a game anyway.

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Richards and Williams out.

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

        Cheers. Hmm. Maybe my thinking on Darmian is all wrong. As crap as Swans are they have two decent fixtures and Williams is nailed

  20. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Everyone's going to get on the Ighalo bandwagon and it's going to break........ o/ if you've had him for at least a month.

  21. Robert's Son
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    ddg
    smalling bellerin kolarov
    ayew mahrez kdb sanchez payet
    lukaku vardy pelle

    itb 0

    any chance i can get ozil in
    would work even for a hit

  22. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    54 with Pelle and Kane(c) to play... Delighted with the GW

    1. Kenzoblu
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      same here.

      what is the average this week?

  23. Rake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Score check.

    47(-4) pre baps. 2 left to play.

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      **COUGH** 54 with Pelle and Kane(c) to play.

      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        48 pre baps Mane, Pelle Toby to go

    2. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      53 pre baps with 2 to play

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

      42 pre baps, Kane c, Pelle, Mane, Toby to go. Hopeful of a green on Monday night.

  24. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Couldn't decide between benching Mahrez or Igahlo.....Should have benched Sanchez instead.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why didn't you play both of them?!

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      When would you ever bench Sanchez.
      Talking nonsense

  25. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If Kolarov got 0pts will Ward come off my bench for 7pts?

    1. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      We can all dream.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

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

      😆

      Serious question??

  26. Harper_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Simpson played the full 90 again. Great enabler if you need one.

  27. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Guys. I live in Southampton.

    I know where Graziano lives

    I'm off to retrieve our Mahrez points

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sweep the leg Johnny!

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Please do it.

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

      Be careful he's a big bloke.

    4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Go for Mane! he's not as strong as Graz