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

    Silva to KDB for -4 is a waste right?

    My Silva punt has failed and I plan to use my 2 FTs to do Ramsey and Kane to Payet and Kun, and I can't afford to do Ramsey to KDB over Payet if I get Kun

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think KDB is worth £10.9m personally.

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

        it's tough

        away he has just 1 goal

        at home he has 4 goals and 8 assists

    2. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      just get yaya.

    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes it's a waste.
      Let Silva play Eve at home.

    4. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Silva was atrocious but hopefully it was an off-day. He could easily "kill" it vs EVE.

      KDB needs to perform on the road to justify that price.

    5. Berget
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mine too! Was so disappointed with the move, did WC just to sort out my midfield. KDB in since MCI have two at home, not sure between YYT and Payet. Will move after FA Cup this weekend.

    6. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you don't already have KDB, then just go for Yaya.

      That's my eventual plan

    7. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not if he outscores him by a margin Jk.

    8. listingsfantasy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Was thinking play wildcard and changing from this:

      Butland Cech
      Smalling Monreal Dann Wollscheid Alderweireld
      Mahrez Ozil Arnautovic Barkley De Bruyne
      Vardy Lukaku Ighalo

      To this:

      Gomes Butland Wollscheid Ward Alderweireld Koscielny Cresswell Yaya Toure Özil Payet Mahrez Alli Aguero Lukaku Ighalo

      (can’t afford KDB)

      Anyone do anything different?

      1. Cruz88
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This is almost identical to my wildcard team, save for azpi instead of kosc and hennessy/lloris for goalkeepers

        1. listingsfantasy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Just wish I could get KDB in but alas

  2. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I dont much about Iturbe, but if Howe can make King look kinda decent then Uturbe could excel

  3. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ive slapped myself with frustrations.

    196 points on the bench this season. Anybody made as many playing errors as me here.

    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Here, have an up-vote 😉

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have 99 points benched over the last 5 weeks alone.

      1. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Damn! ðŸ™

      2. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ouch.

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pah Childs play, 228 points here and a resulting 11 reds in a row until this GW

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Why did you use your bench boost GW1!?

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Yep I ask myself this very question every week. I'm sure I rationalised it with not sure about starting lineups, want as many players playing, get a headstart etc etc. Not my greatest move. I blame it on childish excitement of the new season.

    4. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lets say as a baseline your players get 2 points each on the bench. That's 160 over the 20 gameweeks we've had before you even add on CS, BPs, assists and goals.

      196 doesn't seem so bad

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Although I've only benched 113 it seems 😆

        But I'm ranked outside top 900k...

    5. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      223 points left on the bench here.

      With a high of 27 in gw 11.

      ðŸ™

      1. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        And ranked just under 200k

    6. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      120 here.

    7. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      just do like me, get Oxford as 5th defender

  4. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I'm one that's fretting over who between Kane or Lukaku I ditch for Aguero.

    Whilst Lukaku has form and Kane has fixtures I keep forgetting that who ever I lose, will be replaced by Aguero.
    If he can stay fit it's an upgrade either way.

    May just flip a coin on who to lose.

    1. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd rather chew my arm off than have to make this choice but, personally, I'd ditch Lukaku of those two

    2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku has had a good run, but everyone hits a barren patch sooner or later.

      E.g. vardy hasnt delivered much for the last 3 gws or something like that.

      Kane has been ticking over but not exploded really yet.

      I think the trick is to get off the bus before it slows down fully (lukaku) or get on the bus as its accelerating (kane).

      Pardon the strange analogy above.

      Obviously easier fixtures (in kanes favor) would also play a part.

      So personally i would go for kane over lukaku atm.

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't want to rub it in but was easy for me. I had Vardy. 🙂

  5. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    ‏@FantasyFootyFix, "Vardy to Ighalo is the number one Forward transfer so far this GW."

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Did it myself

      Hopefully more follow, would like to gain on Ighalo

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      The amount of Costa to Agueros is staggering

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        % ?

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          not sure on %s but its the 9th most popular attacking transfer this GW

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I did it for Aguero.

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Willian/Payet/Alli/Arnie/Ighaol --- big movers
      Vardy/Cout/Barks/KDB/Goroud --- big fallers.

  6. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    DDG / 4.0

    VVD, Kolarov, Dawson, Zouma, Morgan

    Mahrez, Ozil, KDB, Alli, Ramsey

    Giroud, Kane, Lukaku

    2 FT, 1.0 ITB.

    What would you do here.... is this a good plan? Thinking of going Costa over Kun for the next teo gameweeks with a view to getting Kun before Sunderland. Will wait until after FA Cup fixtures.

    GW21 Ramsey and Lukaku >> Ayew and Costa
    GW22 VVD to Toby
    GW23 Costa to Ighalo
    GW24 Giroud to Aguero

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Planning this far ahead never seems to work.

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I know mate, it just makes me feel good to have something on paper 😀

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thats a bloody great plan imo

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, I always like to plan in four GW blocks.

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Likewise

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A Kun brace tomorrow and you'd want him for next gw

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        There's always that. Going to wait until after FA Cup fixtures to re-evaluate.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Sometimes a longer gap between GW's is very beneficial

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Personally I would just do Ramsey + Giroud > 4.2 fodder + Kun

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        +1

      2. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Did cross my mind... Stanislas and Kun.

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Stanislas might be a rotation risk soon just as an FYI

  7. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Manager does well with a small/mid table club: "let's see if he can prove himself at the top level".

    Manager proves himself at the highest level, builds arguably the greatest club side of all time, wins every trophy imaginable: "Yeah, well...could he do it at Aston Villa?"

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      🙂

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Hey BF! How are things? Good Christmas/New Year?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Things are definitely on the up! Enjoyed a little break. Yourself? 🙂

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Delighted to hear it! It was nice, went back to my family in Liverpool for a week, then had a few days relaxing in London before going back to work tomorrow.

            How's your season going? Settled down at all over recent weeks?

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Sounds good!

              My season is going in circles, beginning to not worry too much and just enjoy a strange season. Hoping the 2nd WC, double GW and triple C revive a poor season. How's your team doing?

              1. Doolittle
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Going well overall, was going brilliantly at 11k, but a dreadful wildcard and a comedy bench (99 points over the last 5) has set me back a bit. Now at 35k, just kind of floating around the 15-50k region. Hopefully can kick on in the 2nd half though and get top 1-5k.

    2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I mean, it wouldnt hurt if he did it at Villa, no?

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm currently redirecting all Etihad Stadium signs to Goodison Park.

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

      ?

      this can't be about Pep? He had no coaching experience before Barca (bar their B team)

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ahh sorry, the two are meant to be separate, not the same manager. The point is people seem to alter what constitutes a great manager, is it doing it at a mid/lower table club, or a top club? Is Eddie Howe a better manager than Guardiola? Pearson? Adkins?

        People seem to ignore that working at a high level is COMPLETELY different to working at the top, and requires a completely different skillset. If you're trying to get into the Conference, Guardiola/Klopp aren't going to help too much, because they have complex methods, their intricate style, pressing, formations etc. aren't going to work with a group of rubbish players. Conversely, Tony Pulis might be good for a bit of stability or a relegation scrap, but stick him in a club with Messi, Xavi and Iniesta and there'll be a mutiny after 2 days.

        David Moyes is a perfect example. Great at stabilising Everton, did a fantastic job, but his methods are simply not good enough at the very top. People saying "well Guardiola hasn't done it at a rubbish team" are missing the point - his detail needs intelligent, skilful players. That doesn't make him a "fraud" or a "chancer", and he improves the players infinitely with his managerial abilities. Doing what Guardiola does is unbelievably difficult, that's why he's the only one who can do it.

        1. Gooner Kebab
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Where does BRodgers stand?

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            At the door of Melwood, slagging Klopp off to the Liverpool players.

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc3x8Db56to

            1. Gooner Kebab
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              LoL

        2. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          how does SAF fit into this
          he had success at smaller clubs and it could be argued that Aberdeen, relative to world football, were small. Yet he quickly developed the skills (or may have had them) to take a top team to new levels.
          as steve evans will one day prove also

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Well his time at Aberdeen/early Utd years were before I was born, so I can't comment 1st hand, but the game 20-30 years ago is very different to now. Even considering that, Ferguson does seem something of an anomaly, but the gap now is considerably bigger. I doubt you'd see Clough winning the CL with Notts Forest now, or Ferguson winning European titles with an SPL side. Point taken though.

            1. John t penguin
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              though I just read your other comment mentioning him and agree that peps transformation of barca was unique. The club as a whole had a mindset similar to man united pre fergie, in that we are great and we deserve to be winners rather than earning it.
              I think both of them seen this in the club and realised this was one of first things needed addressed, hence the changing of the old guard. Possibly took fergie longer to have impact due to inherent culture in English footy and greater level of competition.

  8. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    One day I will get to Doosra place in the FFS "die casuals die" community.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Be your own person

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Always be yourself unless you can be BATMAN then always be Batman

        1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          LOL

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      The what now?

  9. danishdynamite
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Had 2 FT's. Have just used them both of em, plus a hit for good measure

    Say hello to Kun, Ali and Smith, and throw rotten fruit at this weeks departees; Vardy, Moreno and Ramsey.

    I like it. Now I can fill the chuck out til the next GW while all you crazy mofo's duke it out over who's the best option.

    Cheers, DD (OR 523k and falling. Fast)

    1. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      *realises there's a cup game tomoroorw*

      Kun's gonna get injured in the cup, isn't he

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        And then another cup game at the weekend......

        1. danishdynamite
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          palm hits sweaty face

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Is that Smith from Liverpool?

      1. danishdynamite
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Bournmouth / Adam Smith

        1. danishdynamite
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Needed / wanted a decent bench ´warmer, but he'll actually do fine for the 1st XI over the next 2 GW's

  10. djpete
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I have both and am hoping to get some returns over the next few, I don't want to take either of them out with their fixtures.

    Silva should be consistent returns.
    KDB home explosions.

    EVE, CPL, whu, sun

    1. djpete
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Failed Silva/KDB comment

  11. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for Ramsey? Already have Özil KdB Mahrez and Gosling.

    3,5m in bank. Leaning towards Willian.

    Thoughts?

    1. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsey > Payet

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Willian is a good choice. Have you considered a double up on Man City, Silva or Yaya Toure? Hoot.

      1. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah thought of that, but would make it more difficult to get Kun if I want, because I have Kolarov ad well

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          You could maybe go for Alli as a cheaper option. He's dangerous right now and scoring.

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez to get ahead of the crowd.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This.

    4. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      get Alli

    5. U n I t e d
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Easy one, go Alli and bank a load of cash as well as an upgrade!

  12. red forever
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    pep to city, Chelsea or… united?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      City

      But I'd love him at United

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've heard he's odds on favourite for Manchester City.

      1. red forever
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I could see the attraction for him at any of them, but has the best readymade team at city and could well dominate quickly if it happens. Chelsea and united both present more of a challenge, but one where he’ll need to build his own team with some hefty budgets available (that’s not to say city don’t have limitless funds but probably less need for them to spend big)

    3. nevins84
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It was always reported he would go to city but I'm not so sure now, he said he hasn't chosen yet

    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      OK I would be interested to hear your thoughts on my team

      1FT
      3.0 ITB

      DDG (new)
      Souare (avl) Moreno (ARS) Monreal (liv)
      Silva (EVE) Ramsey (liv) Mahrez (tot) Payet (bou)
      Aguero (EVE) Kane (LEI) Ighalo (sou)

      Hennessey (avl) Dawson (che) Sinclair (CRY) Simpson (tot)

      GW21
      Souare to Williams

      GW22
      Ramsey to Sanchez

  13. clempro
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Kun or KDB for City coverage ? Can't afford both ðŸ™

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Kun

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Kun due to probable returns in away games which KDB struggles with.

  14. nevins84
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Forgot to do Mane to Payet last night now I cant afford him......

    Play Mane or Stanislas next GW or go -4 to get Payet in is now the question.....???

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Payet aint worth a hit. Look at other options or just save

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Get Alli

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This. Alli a better shout for the next two anyway imo.

      2. nevins84
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This could well be an option...
        So pi@#ed of with myself Payet was very good for me early on was loving having him back....

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

    Who is most likely to score this GW? Willian/Theo/Payet/Ayew ??

    Ighalo or VDijk to bench ?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not Theo.

      Virgil to bench

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Goal? Willian

  16. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    anyone have a triple pronged attack of Lukaku-Kane-Kun scared about not owning Iggy?

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I would be.

    2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      probably not because ighalo does not cost an arm and a leg. if he did, im sure they'd be worried.

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I can see ighalo's form dropping off over the next 6-8 fixtures.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Hope so. I had him early doors, and transferred him out the week he scored 2 against WHU *embarrassed face*... and now he has been terrorising me.

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Got him at 5.2m so I won't be losing in a hurry but definitely monitoring. His stats are still really strong.

  17. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So westham face 6 teams in bottom 8 in their next 7 games

    Any wc'ers fancying Adrian Cresswell double up alongside Payet ?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      this is interesting.

      But relegation battlers tend to perk up around this time of year

    2. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      no overkill imo. Cresswell alone is good enough

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *moves Cresswell on to Watchlist*

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          *moves Cresswell off the Watchlist after transferring him in. 😎

    3. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ....

      Carroll...

      ...

      CHOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOO

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        (whistling alone)

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          He's probably the most exciting transfer I'll do all season.

    4. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Doos whats your general veiw on westham defence?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        We are getting there. Slowly. But we rely HEAVILY on Adrián, who must be a top three keeper, imho.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Agree. The very xG you hate has Adrian as the best keeper this season (acc. to Paul Riley's model) 🙂

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I don't hate it? 😕

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Oops wrong choice of words but yes..Adrian is first , Butland is second

              I am amazed BFS played Jasskalein(whatever his spelling) over Adrian for a few weeks 2-3 years back if I am not wrong

  18. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts please?

    Courtois Butland

    Koscielny Alderweireld Cresswell Evans R.Bennett

    De Bruyne Ozil Payet Mahrez Stanislas

    Aguero Kane Ighalo

    - Not 100% sure on Cresswell, double up with Azpilicueta instead?
    - Do I need City or Utd defensive cover?
    - Not sure how I would get Sanchez in for Ozil if he starts firing

    1. GoonSquad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Courtois to Henn and Stanislas to Alli, as Stani could be rotatated?

  19. nevins84
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I see alot of people are getting in Smith... Is that Smith from LFC?
    If so thats a gamble personally I dont think he will get many minutes....

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth's Adam Smith i would assume

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemuff's Smith I believe. Bit of doubt over whether he'll play as well though..

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth, 4.1, Bonus Burglar.

    4. nevins84
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ahhhhh right....

    5. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth. Bap beast and looks to have nailed down his spot.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        until Elphic's pending return...

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I would do a little research, if I were you.

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I know he's a CB but a shift in the back 4 allowed Smith his chance at RB...

            1. Charlie Adam in a Tutu
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Place under threat but EH usually keeps things the same at the back unless there's an injury or major issue. So Elphick may be on the bench. Also Francis has been the best CH at the club since his switch, so it's quite likely Cook would get dropped for Elphick. So I'd not be surprised to see Smith still be there even after Elphick gets back.

    6. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth right-back

  20. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    If you could, what would be your ultimate FPL dream team for the next 2/3 GWs?

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Triple city and spurs

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hey Doos , I had a question about milfs...what is an acceptable pass accuracy and final third pass accuracy?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        And what kind of pass accuracy is good enough for a top 4 club iyo?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          77.5 & 75

          Top Four Club:

          85 & 85, or near enough ...

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks Doos. Explains why we are nowhere near top 4 atm ðŸ™

            Players like Willian/Oscar have around 80 %

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Willian's OK, but Oscar is usually short.

            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Hazard is another matter altogether, if your former manager has not killed him.

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Hazard's is around 82% no?

                Btw, Oscar is not a good player normally then?..cos I am following pass accuracy only for this season

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Not always. Very hit and miss.

                  1. Eden Hazardous
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Ah..has looked amazing over the last 4. Oscar is still very young , 2 years younger than Hazard so a lot of time for improvement...I hope he takes some burden off Hazard this season and help Hazard get his confidence back

                    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Well, if he doesn't, your club is in deep, deep sh!t.

                      He should look at Lanzini's demeanour and example.

                      1. Eden Hazardous
                        • 11 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Who should look? Oscar..He HAS!! He has been AWESOME last 4 matches (since Mou was sacked) , so I would say he is the Lanzini of our team 😀 🙂

                        I am very happy !! I hope he becomes world class in the future

      2. Sailboats
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Wrong website m8

      3. nevins84
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        wrong site....... what type of milfs do you prefer I'll research for you

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          ahaha

      4. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *mids*

        1. Gooner Kebab
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Damn those autocorrects eh? *wink*

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            It was not an autocorrect. I am using my phone , my thumbs are vrey big 😆

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              *very dammit! 👿

              1. nevins84
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                I found Milfs that provide big baps .... hows that 🙂

            2. John t penguin
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              big thumbs may be welcome on the other site

      5. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What sort if Milfs do you prefer though? The short scrappy type or the big dominant physical ones or even the mix that like to go box to box.....

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What's your thoughts on Kane?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        As a Milf?
        😉

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          That slick back hair.....hmmm

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Top, top player. Has amazed me.

    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm, caroll or ingahlo.....

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero pass-completion!! :orgasm:

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        That is why he is the best.

        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Ha

      2. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *in the final 3rd. :orgasmcompleted:

  21. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pranav Dhanawade

    1009 runs not out
    From 323 balls
    129 fours
    59 sixes
    Strike rate 312.38

    Wow

    1. red forever
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      is a school match really news worthy? the bowlers were probably hopeless

    2. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Do we know how small the ground is and if the boundaries were really short?

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I hate cricket.

    4. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Are you from India?

  22. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    For those of us who have no excess cash to upgrade a midfielder to Alexis(when fit), what are your plans?
    KDB to Alexis?
    Or can KDB match Sanchez for points?

    I think KDB is a good player, but not of the level of Sanchez.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Depends, both may be possible
      Aguero/Alli > Ighalo/Sanchez and keep Kdb, I'm gonna see.

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Both bothered about Alexis

      Explosive but inconsistent. Low ownership in a season of high ownership affecting ranks more than usual

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Not bothered*

      2. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Agree a bit annoyed with his 'patchy' form before Injury-Özil seems the go to guy.

      3. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        The first half of the season has been very unpredictable but I'm looking at GW 19-38 as a new season. So I expect all the best players to find form again 🙂

  23. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    It's easy to be giddy I suppose when all your moves are done!

  24. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku next 2 fixtures making me want to shift him... away to Man City & rejuvenated Chelsea

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Form over fixture for me.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Kaku to Kun

    3. Berbalove
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Who would you want instead?

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Kun & Ighalo

        1. Berbalove
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I have the same forwards as you, Kane/Vardy/Lukaku, and I'm considering getting Vardy out, and possibly Kane before Lukaku. Interesting.

      2. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Kun EVE CPL

        Im on wc. With kun kane Ighalo frontline. If kun and kane doesn't fire in next 2 id swap one of them for lukaku

    4. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      City's defence is ropey, I think that will be an open game, and can see Lukaku doing damage.

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Well they kept out Ighalo. Could be the same with lukaku

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          barely. Iggy could have got a brace from the chances he got.

    5. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He'll score against city

  25. Berbalove
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How did Cameron get his RC rescinded? I know Yacob's rolling around was over the top, but it was nevertheless a RC offence - no doubt.

  26. DownByLaw
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hello fellow fpl addicts,

    Current team:

    Myhill | Butland

    Kola | Bellerin | Alderweireld | Ward | Francis

    Ozil | KDB | Arnautovic | Ramsey | Mahrez

    Lukaku | Kane | Ighalo

    2ft and 2.3 itb

    Overall rank is not too bad, around 80k. Climing up the ladder is hard seeing I have many high owned players.

    Contemplating Mahrez, Ramsey, Lukaku --> Stanislas, Oscar, Aguero.

    Reasons: Mahrez is bit off form and tough fixtures, Lukaku out seems Madness but replacement seems more than able to fill in. Oscar looks good of late and Chelsea had good fixtures.

    What do you think of these moves? Or are there other moves you'd prefer?

    1. Silky_Smooth ~
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Could you do Ramsey, Arnautovic & Lukaku to Payet, Alli and Aguero?

  27. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Doos whats your general veiw on westhams defence.?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Deece, but 2 away games coming up...

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He is a big fan of Collins 😛

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I wish him every success in his future career at Sunderland. 😉

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      "We are getting there. Slowly. But we rely HEAVILY on Adrián, who must be a top three keeper, imho."

      😉

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        whose quotes are those?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          😆 Mine. Look up ... 😉

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            :P:

      2. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. Looking at Cresswell and maybe Adrian for a double up for westhams favourable fixtures upcoming

      3. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Is Collins nailed on now? Looking to get him as Bou are vulnerable on defending set-pieces.

      4. Silky_Smooth ~
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        is your opinion dishonest when you don't add "imho"? In fact, in the absence of "imho" is it even your opinion at all?

        Imho "imho" is not needed 😛

  28. Will
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A: Payet & Ighalo
    vs.
    B: Giroud & Alli

    1. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. maratus
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What is this madness with Payet?
      The guy has been injured for ages and got 20 minutes last game?
      Is he even guaranteed starter?

      1. kijsberg
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Did you watch the game?

      2. Silky_Smooth ~
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Did a couple of fancy tricks in the 20mins = must buy! lol... Has a good week now to get fit for 60+mins next game; also Lanzini is out so there is more need for him to play

      3. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        You have never seen him play no? Class player

  29. Silky_Smooth ~
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A for me

    1. Silky_Smooth ~
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      reply fail, luckily it refers to the post above 🙂