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5 January 2016 652 comments
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After rolling out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personal, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 21 lineups…

Newcastle

Starting XI: Elliot; Janmaat, Coloccini, Mbemba, Dummett; Tiote (De Jong 87), Colback (Thauvin 79); Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Perez; Mitrovic.

  • Steve McClaren made two changes for the visit to Arsenal, with Rob Elliot replacing Karl Darlow, having recovered from a stomach bug, while Cheick Tiote came in for the injured Vurnon Anita.
  • McClaren stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, although he did make a slight personnel change, with Ayoze Perez moving to the left of the three attacking midfield positions, with Georginio Wijnaldum stationed in the number ten role. Tiote partnered Jack Colback in the double-pivot.
  • With his side a goal down, McClaren brought on Florian Thauvin for Colback, with Moussa Sissoko moving to a more central position. His final substitution saw Siem de Jong come on for Tiote in a last roll of the dice.
  • Anita may be fit to face Man United in seven days time, so the Dutchman could regain his place ahead of Tiote in central midfield. Should McClaren continue with Wijnaldum in the number ten role, Thauvin could challenge Perez for a start on the left, with Perez also an alternative instead of Aleksandar Mitrovic as the lone striker. Papas Cisse remains unavailable due to a groin injury – he is said to be sidelined for up to three months.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Central Striker


Norwich

Starting XI: Rudd; Martin, Bassong, Bennett, Brady; Redmond (Odjidja-Ofoe 63), Tettey, Howson, O’Neil; Hoolahan (Olsson 82); Mbokani (Jerome 81).

  • Alex Neil only made one alteration from the side that beat Aston Villa 2-0, with Gary O’Neil coming in for Graham Dorrans.
  • Neil kept faith in the 4-4-1-1 formation, with O’Neil stationed on the left of midfield, although playing narrowly, allowing left-back Robbie Brady to push forward.
  • With the match goalless, Neil introduced Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe for Nathan Redmond in a straight swap. His final two changes came with the Canaries holding a 1-0 lead, and with Southampton down to 10-men following Victor Wanyama’s sending off, bringing on Martin Olsson and Cameron Jerome for Wes Hoolahan and Dieumerci Mbokani respectively.
  • With three wins from their last four matches, Neil is likely to keep faith in the majority of the same side when Norwich travel to Stoke next week. The midfield areas still appear unsettled, however, with O’Neil and Dorrans currently sharing playing time in the double pivot. Odjidja-Ofoe is also a new factor – his impact in the Saints victory could now signal increased pitch time for the Belgian which will put both Nathan Redmond and even Wes Hoolahan under increased pressure. Up front, Mbokani has started the last two matches and currently seems slightly ahead of Jerome in the pecking order, but that can soon change with one poor performance.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Central Striker


Southampton

Starting XI: Stekelenburg; Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Wanyama, Clasie (Reed 80); Ward-Prowse (Ramirez 87), S Davis, Tadic (Mane 80); Long.

  • Ronald Koeman made two changes for the trip to Carrow Road, with Jordy Clasie coming in for the suspended Oriol Romeu, while James Ward-Prowse started ahead of Sadio Mane.
  • Koeman kept faith in the 4-2-3-1 system, with Clasie lining up next to Victor Wanyama at the base of midfield. Steven Davis, Ward-Prowse and Dusan Tadic formed the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Shane Long.
  • Mane was brought on with 10 minutes remaining as the Saints searched for an equaliser, replacing Tadic. Harrison Reed made his first appearance of the season, swapping with Clasie in the middle of the park. Koeman’s final change saw Gaston Ramirez get a rare run-out, with Ward-Prowse making way.
  • Cuco Martina has started the last three matches at right-back, but the possibility of Maya Yoshida replacing him remains. Romeu will be back in the mix in central midfield against Watford having served his one-match ban, and would seem favourite to replace the suspended Victor Wanyama. Mane was dropped having missed a pre-match team meeting, and with transfer speculation still surrounding the Senegal international, it’s uncertain as to whether he’ll come straight back into the starting XI. The selection in the FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace should provide some clues. Grazing Pelle could also have a chance of returning against the Hornets, having missed the last three matches due to a knee injury, that would cast doubt on Shane Long’s start, although he could feasibly be deployed wide should Mane find himself on the bench once again.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Central Striker


Stoke

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Shawcross, Wollscheid, Pieters; Cameron, Whelan (Walters, 67); Afellay, Arnautovic, Shaqiri (Adam 84); Bojan (Joselu 64).

  • Mark Hughes unsurprisingly named an unchanged side from the one that triumphed 4-3 against Everton.
  • That meant the Welshman rolled out the usual 4-2-3-1 system that has proved so successful in recent months.
  • Hughes’ first substitution saw Joselu come on for Bojan in a straight swap just after the hour mark, with his second change an attacking one, with Jon Walters replacing Glenn Whelan, with Ibrahim Afellay dropping into a slightly deeper position alongside Geoff Cameron. Following the sending off of Cameron, Hughes brought on the slightly more defensive minded Charlie Adam for Xherdan Shaqiri.
  • The Potters have successfully appealed Cameron’s three-match suspension, so he’ll be available to face Norwich next week. Walters’ goal off the bench could move him into contention for a start, perhaps in place of Afellay. That would need a slight reshuffle in the front four, though, so the Republic of Ireland international may have to settle for a place among the substitutes once more. Bojan was again replaced on 63 minutes for the second consecutive match, underlining the fact that Hughes is intent on managing his minutes whilst the Spaniard is deployed in the central striker role. With Stoke facing a Capital One Cup semi-final with Liverpool on Wednesday, plus the FA Cup third round tie with Doncaster, Hughes’ teamsheets for those two matches will likely see Bojan and others rested ahead of the Britannia meet with the Canaries.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks


Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Jones, O’Shea, Brown, Van Aanholt; Cattermole, M’Vila; Watmore (Graham 56), Johnson (Coates 88), Borini (Toivonen 80); Defoe.

  • Sam Allardyce made two adjustments for the home clash against Aston Villa, with John O’Shea returning from injury in place of Sebastian Coates, while Duncan Watmore came in for the injured Jack Rodwell.
  • Big Sam switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation having opted for a 4-3-3 in Sunderland’s previous match against Liverpool. Watmore started on the right of the three advanced midfield positions, with Adam Johnson in the number ten role and Fabio Borini on the left behind lone striker Jermain Defoe. O’Shea partnered Wes Brown at the heart of the defence.
  • Watmore was substituted before the hour mark, with Danny Graham taking his place in a straight swap. Ola Toivonen and Coates were introduced late on, replacing Borini and Johnson respectively, with Coates brought on for extra defensive cover to help secure a vital victory.
  • While the Black Cats performed well on Saturday, Allardyce has already shown during his brief tenure at the Stadium of Light that he is prepared to change systems on a game-by-game basis. Defoe should keep his starting berth, having scored twice against Villa, but Steven Fletcher or Danny Graham could provide a more physical presence at Swansea next Wednesday. O’Shea and Brown are likely to continue in central defence, with Coates is also another option in that position. Mid-term, the centre-back roles are in flux, with Allardyce intent on bringing at least one new face in at that position. Should Allardyce persevere two wide men, Watmore and Borini stand a good chance of being named in the starting XI, with Toivonen and particularly Jeremain Lens seemingly further down the pecking order.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Central Striker


Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski, Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Ki Sung-yeung, Britton (Barrow 62), Cork, Routledge (Montero 82), Ayew (Gomis 82), Sigurdsson.

  • Caretaker boss Alan Curtis made seven changes from the side that lined up at Crystal Palace, with Angel Rangel, Federico Fernandez, Ki Sung-yeung, Leon Britton, Wayne Routledge, Andre Ayew and Gylfi Sigurdsson coming in for Kyle Naughton, Jordi Amat, Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Grimes, Modou Barrow, Marvin Emnes and Bafetimbi Gomis.
  • Curtis went back to the midfield diamond for the trip to Old Trafford, with Britton at the base, Jack Cork and Ki on either side and Sigurdsson at the tip behind forwards Ayew and Routledge.
  • Barrow was brought on in place of Britton just after the hour mark, with Curtis reverting back to a 4-2-3-1 system, leaving Ayew as the lone striker. In search of a late equaliser, Curtis threw on Jefferson Montero and Gomis in place of Routledge and Ayew.
  • If the Swans’ caretaker boss sticks with the midfield diamond at home to Sunderland a week tomorrow, the starting XI could remain pretty similar, with Gomis perhaps edging out Routledge for a starting spot in attack. Curtis could well start with the 4-2-3-1 formation, though, meaning one of Britton, Cork or Ki would drop out of the starting line-up. Routledge and Ayew would likely flank Sigurdsson in the attacking midfield positions, with Gomis leading the line, or Ayew may start as a “false nineâ€, allowing either Montero or perhaps Barrow to come into the side.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Central Striker


Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies: Dier, Carroll; Eriksen (Heung-Min Son 69): Alli (Chadli 83), Lamela (Onomah 89): Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino made three changes for the trip to Goodison Park, with Kyle Walker and Ben Davies coming in for Kieran Trippier and Danny Rose respectively, while Christian Eriksen returned to the starting XI in place of the injured Mousa Dembele.
  • Pochetino reverted back to his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, having opted for a 3-4-2-1 system against Watford due to the threat of Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney. Walker and Davies lined up at right-back and left-back respectively, while Eriksen took up his usual position on the left of the attacking midfield trio. Tom Carroll partnered Eric Dier in the double-pivot.
  • Eriksen was the first player to be replaced, with Heung-Min Son taking the Dane’s place in a straight swap. Nacer Chadli entered the fray for Dele Alli in the attacking midfield positions, while youngster Joshua Onomah got on the pitch for the final few minutes, with Erik Lamela making way.
  • Davies got the nod at left-back this time around, but Danny Rose has mainly been Pochettino’s first-choice this season and could well return to the starting XI against Leicester in Gameweek 21. Should Dembele shake off an ankle injury, the Belgian would be expected to replace Carroll in central midfield.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield


Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Nyom, Cathcart, Britos, Holebas; Capoue, Watson, Abdi, Jurado (Guedioura 80); Deeney, Ighalo.

  • Quique Sanchez Flores made two alterations from the side that lined up against Tottenham, with Jose Holebas coming in for the suspended Nathan Ake, while Allan Nyom returned in place of Ikechi Anya.
  • With Man City asking more questions of Watford defensively, it was certainly more of a 4-2-3-1 formation for Flores than a 4-4-2 this week, with captain Troy Deeney having to diligently do his defensive work. Nyom took up his usual position at right-back, with Holebas starting at left-back.
  • Flores only made one substitution, with Adlene Guedioura coming on in a straight swap for Jurado with the Hornets hoping to hold on for a 1-0 victory.
  • Holebas was occasionally exposed defensively on Saturday, so with Nathan Ake still suspended, Anya could challenge the Greece international for the starting spot at left-back. Sebastian Prodl could also push for a start in central defence, while Anya could also be utilised out wide for either Almen Abdi or Jurado.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Defence.


West Brom

Starting XI: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt; Yacob (Berahino 85); Sessegnon, Fletcher, Morrison, Gardner (McManaman 86); Lambert.

  • Tony Pulis made two adjustments to the side that beat Newcastle 1-0, with Craig Gardner and Rickie Lambert coming in for the injured Jonas Olsson and Victor Anichebe.
  • Olsson’s absence meant Pulis ditched the 3-4-2-1 formation he started with against the Magpies, opting instead for a 4-1-4-1 formation. Claudio Yacob was stationed as the defensive midfielder, with Darren Fletcher and James Morrison positioned further forward in central midfield. Stephane Sessegnon (right) and Craig Gardner (left) operated put wide, with Lambert the lone striker.
  • Pulis only made two late substitutions, with Geoff Cameron’s red card prompting him to call for Saido Berahino in an attacking change, with Yacob making way. His other substitution saw Callum McManaman replace Gardner out wide.
  • Following back-to-back victories, Pulis will be expected to keep faith in the majority of his starting XI for the trip to Chelsea next week. McManaman offers a different option out wide, while James McClean will be available again after serving a three-match ban, though Gardner and Sessegnon could well keep their places. Salomon Rondon is also back having completed his three-match suspension: he looks more likely to be thrust straight back into action in place of Lambert as the lone striker. A switch back to a three-man defence could be a possibility if Olsson recovers from a hamstring injury, which would put the starting positions of either Sessegnon or Gardner in doubt. Should Ben Foster get a run-out in the FA Cup against Bristol City, Boaz Myhill’s run as the first-choice goalkeeper could be about to come to an end.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Flanks, Central Striker


West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Tomkins, Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Noble, Kouyate; Antonio (Jenkinson 86), Lanzini (Obiang 39), Valencia (Payet 65); Carroll.

  • Slaven Bilic made three changes for the home encounter against Liverpool, with Aaron Cresswell, Manuel Lanzini and Andy Carroll coming in for Carl Jenkinson, Alex Song and Mauro Zarate.
  • Bilic went for a slightly different formation against the Reds, opting for a 4-4-2, with Carroll partnering Enner Valencia up front. Michail Antonio (right) and Lanzini (left) started out wide in midfield, with Cresswell coming in at left-back.
  • Lanzini’s comeback only lasted 39 minutes, however, with a groin injury forcing the Argentine off. Pedro Obiang took his place, with Bilic switching to a 4-3-3 formation. Valencia was replaced after 65 minutes by Dimitri Payet, who made his first appearance since Gameweek 12, having recovered from an ankle injury. Antonio was replaced by Jenkinson in the latter stages as the Hammers held on to an impressive 2-0 win.
  • Providing Payet gets through the FA Cup tie against Wolves unscathed, the Frenchman is likely to return to the starting XI at Bournemouth next time around. He could replace Lanzini, who is expected to be ruled out for several weeks with his groin injury. Antonio appears a likely starter after scoring in his last two appearances, then, with Carroll expected to lead the attack, particularly with Valencia an injury concern. Obiang or Song could return in midfield if Bilic opts for a 4-3-3 formation. A hamstring injury may continue to rule out Winston Reid, so the back four looks set to remain unchanged. Reid may well face a battle to regain his start once fit, with James Collins putting in some outstanding displays in recent weeks.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield


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  1. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Payet.

    1. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      cool kids got him

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cue cup injury.

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He probably has his own mug.

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

    After the cup games would you do

    A) Walcott & Barkley > Payet & Yaya

    B) Walcott & Smalling > Payet & Azpi

    Have 2FT

  3. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I want Alli and Agüero, but then I have to do it today due to price changes. My alternative are Antonio for Alli - or even Costa and Payet right before the deadline. Would you just pull the trigger today and hope for the best, or wait?

    1. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Absolute madness to do any transfers with two sets of cup fixtures to be played before the next FPL games...

      1. Albert Cole
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed. I always play like that. Cool as a cucumber.

        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Though I have the benefit of 1.0m leeway, but any risk with Kun is not worth taking..

          I'm doing Sterling+Vardy > Alli+Kun(c)

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

        not when you're playing with those kind of tight budgets. i'd do it if i were you.

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do it

      I expect a rest for Alli in the cup, maybe a 20-30 min cameo. Poch will know that Vardy is out, so perfect time to give Son/ Chadli a run out

      See below about Aguero

  4. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So basically

    Aguero v Everton (C1)
    Bony v Norwich (FA)
    Aguero v Palace (PL)

    Sounds good to me, more game time and up against a recently ropey Palace team.

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

      Except they are playing Everton at home next

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

        Palace is the week after

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Whoopsie 😕

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Otherwise, spot on.

    2. â­ Bemba_Da â­
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Everton after Norwich in pl then second leg

    3. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bony is out
      still think Aguero won't start Nor game. Ihenacho can do the job

  5. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Those getting Payet do you think he'll start in the next PL game? He has been out for a while with injury and with Lanzini injured, I expect him to play a lot of the FA Cup match

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Might as well wait for the cup games before deciding you want him. We're bound to get some good clues.

    2. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      he'll start i think.

      30 minute run out in cup and then start in the league

  6. FPL FREAK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hannesey. Gomes.
    Kola. Walker. Woll. Dawson. Ryan bennet.
    Ozil. Mahrez. KDB. Walcott. Stanislas.
    Lukaku. Giroud. Vardy.

    2fts. 3.7 in bnk.

    Howz this moves for -4....??

    Vardy >> Aguero
    Giroud>> Costa
    Walcott >> Tettey

    1. FPL FREAK
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What u people say...??

      1. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Is Tettey a mid?

        1. FPL FREAK
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes he is a mid...

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No need to remove Giroud imo.

      And having Stannis and Tetties in the same team is really bad for balance and future transfers, not to mention points.

      But wait til the cup games are played, you may want someone else, or a player may get injured.

      1. FPL FREAK
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes ofcourse the wait is required... But what u suggest for this team..?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Vardy -> Aguero

          And raise the funds from defence if you can. If you remove Walcott I'd stick to 7.0m or above.

          1. FPL FREAK
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            How about willian..?? He is 7.1 I guess..

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Sure. I prefer Payet/Siggy/Yaya myself.

  7. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know if it's possible to watch iTunes movies through the PS4?

    I want to be able to watch them through the big screen rather than a tablet or iPhone.

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not sure. usually hook up my laptop to a tv using a hdmi to thunderbolt cable

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

      don't think you can.

    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I haven't the foggiest...

    4. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's technically possible. You'll need a DLNA enabled server, for example Universal Media Server on the computer where your iTunes library is located. Once installed you can point UMS to the iTunes library. You can then use the PS4 Media Player app to then hopefully access those movies. Hope this helps. Hoot.

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        well if this doesn't prove owls are wise what will

  8. marcus2704
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Currently on a WC with 1M ITB, any feedback on this team appreciated!

    Butland/Hennessey

    Koscielny/Williams/Dann/Azpilicueta/Alderweireld/Dawson

    Ozil/Payet/YYT/Mahrez/Stanislas

    Aguero/Costa/Ighalo

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Too many defenders in my opinion.

      (And too much money spent there too).

      1. marcus2704
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, I normally have 3 'big hitters', and two cheapo bench warmers.

        Problem is, I cant see where I can improve the midfield other than having a decent 5th midfielder which presents benching dilemma as Ill never want to drop any of the front three. So for that reason, I am thinking of spending more on defence.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          What he said is that you list 6 defenders when FPL only allows you to have 5.

          1. marcus2704
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ah my mistake, sorry.... its..

            Butland/Hennessey

            Koscielny/Dann/Azpilicueta/Alderweireld/Dawson

            Ozil/Payet/YYT/Mahrez/Stanislas

            Aguero/Costa/Ighalo

  9. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Apologies in advance for the long post! Team at the moment for GW21 (BANK = £0.1m, 2 FTs):

    Butland(NOR)
    Sagna(EVE) Azpi(WBA) Moreno(ARS)
    Mahrez(tot) De Bruyne(EVE) Ozil(liv) Alli(LEI)
    Lukaku(mci) Aguero(EVE) Kane(LEI)

    subs - Hennessey, Westwood, Bellerin, Richards

    Worth using my 2 FTs to work Costa in? If so any of these appeal?

    a) Lukaku & KDB > Costa & £8.6 MID (Payet/Willian/Arnie/Siggy)
    b) Kane & KDB > Costa & £9.4m MID (Yaya/Sterling)
    c) Lukaku & Bellerin > Costa & £4.2m DEF (Smith)
    d) Kane & Bellerin > Costa & £5.0m DEF (Nyom, Daniels, Williams)

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C but go for Simpson imo

      Bloody good team that

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If you really want Costa in, I would do C with Simpson or D with Williams

    3. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not for me. Chelsea have only played well once. Another week or two to check it is a real revival is sensible imo.

      Also, Kane has plum fixtures and Lukaku has form. Wouldn't be in a rush to lose either of them.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      His stats were underwhelming, and his goal fortunate. But if you want him over Ighalo, then c or d imo.

    5. Silky_Smooth ~
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I don't see getting Costa in as a priority so I would use the 2 FTs to sort the defence

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Personally I would just do Moreno > Williams and bank the 2 FTs again but I understand why you want to be proactive instead of reactive given how template everything is this season.

    6. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers boys

    7. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me either, just get def sorted with richards/moreno out. When you have Alli as 4th mid you can have a v nice team, I'm thinking of going for something similar with sanchez when fit

    8. penlop
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      what is your rank?

    9. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      wouldnt lose KdB ahead of two home games... I'm not sure Smith is nailed on

      C or D, probably C as Kane has SUN at home in GW22

    10. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't lose any of those forwards for Costa.

  10. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ayew

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bless you.

    2. The Kolarov Mane âš”
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bless you.

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

      he'll come good. worthy of consideration.

    4. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sssshhh 😉

  11. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just looked at my cup opponent, an our teams are almost identical, bar one player. A certain Argentine. 😉

    1. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      zabaleta?

    2. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Niice, you went for Otamendi as well?

      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Its you and Daniel then 😉

      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        LOL

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

      Lamela ğŸ˜

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Colocinni's getting abused by Rooney this week 😉

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good thing Lanzini is injured then. You should go through.

    6. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      cup, all the cool kids are out of that 😛

    7. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      lamela?

  12. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I am seriously considering Antonio over Payet so will monitor next few GWs.

      1. BabyB
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        he did look a good fpl prospect from what i saw. Very direct and quite selfish in terms of shooting.

        How nailed is he just now? we had confirmation of how long zarate is out for?

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            10 years, 2 months ago

            That's the risk. Apparently he could be dropped at anytime but I will have 4 nailed on other mids so worth the risk. If he is dropped then I can reassess.

            Zarate is back. Doos would be able to shed more light on this but I may be willing to t make the risk.

            1. BabyB
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              sorry, meant lanzini. Assumed his injury would leave open a slot but maybe he is not the one to make way for zarate.

              1. Worzel Gummidge
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I don't think Lanzini is the problem as he has played with him past 2 games. I think it is more Zarate and even Moses that could dislodge him.

                  1. Worzel Gummidge
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Just guessing really. That is why I am going to monitor for now.

                    • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Correct.

                    • Sess!
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Forgot about moses too. Bascially warrants antonio a no go imo. Too much rotation worries if/when his form drops.

          • Slam
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Pick 1:

            A) Payet
            B) YYT
            C) Siggy

            1. BabyB
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Payet for the longer term. Siggy for one of fixture.

              1. Slam
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Im thinking maybe Siggy as a short-term option until Payet looks 100%

                1. BabyB
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I looked at him but just don't trust Swansea. Fairly defensive and not taking many shots. Who is there to finish siggys assists? Sunderland are appalling though.

                  1. Slam
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Its definetely risky, but as you said... Sunderland are appalling, especially away from home.
                    Maybe the Cup games will give some sort of indication whether Payet is ready to go or not.

            2. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Dimitri

            3. Fifa las vegas
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Payet

          • JK - Cønt â­
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I hate Aguero. I am actually considering selling my current FPL captain (Kane for him). Lukaku out might make more sense given the next 2 but form over fixtures and since GW13 when I owned both

            Kane - 4 goals, 1 assist, 8 BAPs 45 points, 4 blanks in 8 games

            Lukaku - 8 goals, 1 assist, 10 BAPs 61 points, 1 blank in 8 games

            Ighalo - 7 goals, 3 assists, 9 BAPs 60 points, `1 blank in 8 games

            1. Kings of Lyon ★
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I done this in GW19 (lukaku) I wouldnt recommend

              1. JK - Cønt â­
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                It has to be Kane doesn't it

                The other thing I think is that Alli can possibly cover Kane fairly well (since GW15 he's outscored him). Barkely and Deulofeu aren't consistent enough to cover off Lukaku, and KDB doesn't do anything away to compensate for Kun (and at home I might want both)

                1. Slam
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I think my decision will be made based on when Dembele is expected to return to full fitness

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

                  Same thinking here on why I would drop Kane for Aguero...no other EVE mid I want, Alli a good replacement for Kane. However, it would mean Alli as a 5th mid (ie benched points inevitable).

                  1. JK - Cønt â­
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I'm at a point where I may start rotating mids, Alli on the bench v Everton was probably a bad call but he had the toughest fixture of my mids on paper. But this week I plan to bench to bench Mahrez

                    1. Shifty
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Yea might have to go for a strong 8 and rotate...have always always always been burned doing that but oh well - needs must.

                      Unless I sacrifice my defence and go Kane Lukaku Aguero. On WC at the mo if that helps JK. Thoughts on post below?

            2. Slam
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Thats why I asked this question fir the scoutcast, I dont know if any of those are three are worth dropping for Kun

              1. Slam
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                For*

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

                starting to feel the same way 😠but FFS fear entails Aguero has to be in sooner rather than later.

                1. JK - Cønt â­
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  honestly, it's Kane's next 2 (particularly Sunderland) that is the fear with Kane

                  1. Shifty
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    yup, definitely captainable that game. Grr. see reply above.

            3. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Kane is a weird one. Most of his goals were scored in a handful of games. Not sure whether I want him anymore.

              1. JK - Cønt â­
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                yeah he gets a brace, then does nothing for weeks, then scores a brace again

                the thing for me is, I paid 8.4 for Lukaku and he's now 9.3, so I look at that as paying nearly 1m more (selling price is 8.8)

                I paid 9.4 for Kane, he's now 9.8, that's not such as huge loss, especially if I just go back to him from Kun

              2. Sess!
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Other thing is when you watch Kane he's never getting regular chances in the box. He'll continue to score fairly well, but maybe in streaks.

            4. JK - Cønt â­
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              oh my figure for Kane is wrong, it's 5 goals, not 4

            5. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Same boat as I'm in. Kane seems most likely but not sitting comfortable with me.

          • SANTACLAUS
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            "Wilfried Bony a midweek doubt for City due to calf complaint"

            Here comes another Aguero injury...

            1. JK - Cønt â­
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Kelichi

              1. Gooner Kebab
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Ihea(r)nacho

          • Shifty
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            If you had to keep one of Kane or Lukaku, who would you keep? Have Aguero and Ighalo as other strikers.

            A) keep Kane as my sole Spurs attacker of choice. No Everton attack unless I do Kane > Lukaku after next 2 fixtures.

            B) Keep Lukaku. Have Alli as my 5th mid but a little pricey, benching headache and benched points inevitable.

            C) Keep Kane and Lukaku + Aguero. Continue to ignore Ighalo...and sacrifice defence.

            1. Kings of Lyon ★
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              C imo

            2. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              You have 4 strikers?

              1. Shifty
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                On WC I meant to say....currently planning for Aguero + Ighalo and 1 of Kane/Lukaku. Hope that clarifies Beavis 😀

                1. Beavis
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Think Lukaku is a better option but you could probably punt on Kane for 2 GWs. If you have a lot of value tied in Lukaku then I'd just keep him though.

                  1. Shifty
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I have less tied in Lukaku then Kane....got him late. I do prefer Lukaku to Kane long term though - Everton has to attack because they can't defend. Lukaku is pretty much involved in the last 2/3 moves of every attack.

                    Whereas for Spurs, Kane is part of the system - he drops deep if he needs to, the team defends if they need to because they can, and he doesn't seem as consistent as Lukaku (wtf this season?)

            3. Worzel Gummidge
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I am on C. My defence seems to be in an ok condition. I will be looking at Costa in for Kane if he keeps up and will be getting Alli to 'cover'. Could backfire mind you.

                1. Shifty
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  could definitely backfire...Kane is also a good captaincy alternative to Aguero. Will be consciously trying to not captain Aguero week in week out.

              • FISSH
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I would ship Lukaku I think. But I'm unsure mate!

                1. Shifty
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  it's a tough one Fisshy. The headache is trying to fit Aguero! Could easily do without him...but seems foolish.

                  1. FISSH
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I posted below regarding this to. Might just leave kun

                    1. Shifty
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      an impossible decision but one that might have to be made.

            4. n-doggg
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Yo. Would you make these transfers for a -4?

              Theo, Coutinho, janmaat

              To

              Ozil, Willian, Francis

              1. juggos
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Why francis? Any other options besides him? Also is he a necessary part of the move? I like the other two moves

                1. n-doggg
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I'm 0.2 short of the first two. Need to downgrade janmaat for a defender worth 4.6 or less. Francis looked best bet. I already have Simpson, Evans, Bellerin and Moreno. Any other ideas?

            5. dejarik
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Aguero reshuffling advice!

              My team is
              De Gea - McCarthy
              Bellerin - Dann - Dier - Moreno - Wollscheid
              Özil - KDB - Mahrez - Alli - Payet
              Lukaku - Kane - Vardy

              1 FT, 4.0 ITB

              If I want to upgrade Vardy to Aguero, I have to do some reshuffling (missing 2,9 if I sell Vardy). The easiest way is to downgrade some of the midfielders - but who?

              1. n-doggg
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                If you downgrade payet or alli to stanislas can you do Vardy to Kun?

                1. dejarik
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Can't downgrade Alli, dont' want to downgrade Payet (recently bought him). Maybe it's Kane down to Ighalo instead?

            6. Mark-O
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Grazing Pelle
              Papas Cisse

              FFS 😛

            7. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Shelvey to Palace a good move for the player?

              1. Beavis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Where does he fit in?

                1. internal error
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  A team that are struggling. Maybe Newcastle or Chelsea

                  1. Beavis
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I meant in Palace's midfield. Ahead of one of McArthur/Jedinak? Sometimes Cabaye plays deep though so can't have a midfield 2 of Cabaye-Shelvey.

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

                      These days, it's all about squad depth.

                    2. internal error
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      I dont see it either. Not a balanced duo

            8. St. Joseph
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Got 2 FT
              If i keep it, it will be back to only 1 FT
              or still got my 2 FT next gw?

              1. Whats the Huth
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Still be two free.
                Might as well use one

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

                You will still have 2

            9. Whats the Huth
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              All being well. And everyone is fresh and injury free.
              These are the transfers I'll make and the team I'll line up with.

              Does this look good?

              Moreno to Smith
              Walcott to Sanchez

              Butland
              Smith. Kolv. Ward.
              Mahrez. Alli. Sanchez. Ozil. KDB.
              Kane. Ighalo.

              Bench: Hennessy. Lukaku. Bellerin. Wollscheid

            10. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Paul Jewell tried to sign pep guardiola for Wigan

              1. Whats the Huth
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Correct.

            11. FISSH
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Butland
              Kolarov, Toby, bellerin, Francis, morgan
              Ramsey, Alli, kdb, Ozil, mahrez
              Lukaku, kane, ighalo

              1ft, thinking Lukaku or Kane to Aguero? Most likely Lukaku. Thanks

              1. juggos
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Why lukaku? You have 3 spurs players and one everton. I'd shift Kane which is probably my move next week

                1. FISSH
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I guess.. But Kane fixtures are much better

                  1. juggos
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I agree but he's on the best form of his life and highly involved in everton's goals. Ighalo already showed us that fixtures aren't everything by pulling in points vs pool, spurs and chelsea and again his involvement in every watford goal is HUGE. Not sure we can say the same about kane.

                    Also see this post a few above yours:
                    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/05/lineup-lessons-gameweek-20-part-two/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_12338465

                    1. FISSH
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Thanks mate.

                  2. Sess!
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Kane fixtures are better next two, but after that Lukaku has three plum games in four. I'm def keeping him.

              2. Whats the Huth
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Neither

              3. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I'm not s sure. Would be wary of ditching Lukaku.

                1. FISSH
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  But I have to ditch one of them for aguero! Haha

            12. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Traore needs to start every match
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quuhZR1ugG4

              (He's the first blur with the ball, Gil is the volleyer)

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Gil needs to start every match ...

              2. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Very one dimensional from what ive seen. An exciting dimension that is, mind.

              3. Eden Hazardous
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I agree . and Hutton needs to be dropped...

                1. Sess!
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Hutton is just an awful, awful footballer.

            13. Woy
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Doosra.

              Thoughts on Payet and Carroll please? I have got them both in for FTs. Payet is smart (ish) while carroll is an absolute punt for fun. You never know eh! Was interested on your thoughts for obvious reasons.

              1. Horlicks esq.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                We went through this last night Woy. Carrol is not a good shout. 😉

                1. Woy
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  We both know he is

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

                Personally, I wouldn't get Carroll in if I had 5 striker slots...

                1. Woy
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  😀 Excellent. More jump in rank when he gets a hattie.

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    It is a pity that you are not a member. I have things that I could show you ... 🙂

                    1. Eden Hazardous
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Naughty. 😉

                      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        10 years, 2 months ago

                        I am. 😉

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

                      Thanks anyway, may do in the future but not this season.

                2. Irish Madridista â­
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I would, but he'd be 5th 😛

              3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Well, I am very positive.

                Carroll - we had NEVER seen his best, until this last match. Apparently, he has done it, in training. Apparently, he did it for Newcastle. But last match was the first we had seen of it. It was jolly good.

                Payet - he is the real deal, and we have another in Lanzini. For the first time, we have seen the signs in Antonio, and Noble is back to his best. The thing is, there should be a huge burden to carry for Payet. But there isn't. Expect fireworks soon. 🙂

                1. juggos
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Hey Doos, I'm sure this has been asked before but how do Antonio's minutes look given that Payet is back now? I guess he'd be starting until Lanzini is fully fit again?

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Neither Payet NOR Lanzini are the problem for Antonio. Moses and Zaraté are.

                    1. juggos
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Well given that moses is nearly back. Has Antonio done enough to keep his current spot?

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

                  Read it and weep FFS. Check out Woy the trendsetter, top 1k here I come.
                  Thanks for the positive input Doosra. I weighed up my options as I had 0.3 spare along with vardy funds so couldn't go big. Wanted a punt to try and enjoy it a bit, and as you can see ^ the opinions of a punt aren't great on here.... especially with Carroll! Hope it pays off!

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    I wish you very good luck, Sir! 😀

                    1. Woy
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Thanks again

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

              Baines out Azpi In (already have zouma)

              or Walcott out Willian .. for this GW ???

              1. Sess!
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Double chelsea defence? Steady on.

            15. kingbails
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Butland (Hennessy)
              Kolarov, Smalling, Dawson, Toby, Koscielny,
              Ozil, Ramsey, Mahrez, Alli, KDB
              Lukaku, Vardy, Iggy

              2FT 2.2mil in the bank

              Worth doing Vardy > Kane, Ramsey > Payet, Kos > Cresswell for -4? Any other ideas?

            16. JK - Cønt â­
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Biggest problem in selling Kane?

              GW22 - SUN

              He's arguably the pick for captaincy that week (despite early k/o)

              only other options look like

              Kun (CPL)
              Mahrez (avl)
              Ighalo (swa)

              1. Daniel Exeter
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Agree, but the other options aren't too shabby at all

              2. elkunaguero
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Kun at home, enough said!

                1. elkunaguero
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  but I'd keep Kane for GW22 as well

              3. Ziro Becomes One
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Will be Kun(c) for many.

              4. Beavis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                You'll wanna captain Kun after he bags a brace against Everton.

                1. JK - Cønt â­
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Kun v this Everton defence scares me for sure

                  More than Kane v Leicester tbh

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    ... ... LC FAC
                    MCY : *** *** EVE 401

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

                GW22 Bench Boost opportunity...?

                1. elkunaguero
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  DGW...

            17. England's Number 1
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Is football index worth playing?