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Having rolled out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personnel, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 24 lineups…

Newcastle

Starting XI: Elliot; Lascelles, Coloccini (Riviere 88), Mbemba; Janmaat, Saivet (Perez 59), Shelvey, Aarons (Gouffran 59); Sissoko, Wijnaldum; Mitrovic.

  • Steve McClaren made three change for the trip to Vicarage Road, with Jamaal Lascelles, Rolando Aarons and Henri Saivet coming in for Paul Dummett, Jack Colback and Ayoze Perez.
  • The injuries to Dummett and Colback meant McClaren had to change tactics, opting for a 3-4-2-1 formation. That saw Lascelles, Fabricio Coloccini and Chancel Mbemba form a three-man defence, with Daryl Janmaat and Aarons operating as wing-backs. Jonjo Shelvey partnered Saivet in central midfield, with Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum starting centrally behind lone striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
  • With Newcastle trailing 2-0, McClaren made two attacking changes just before the hour mark, with Perez coming on for Saivet, while Yoan Gouffran replaced Aarons. Perez partnered Mitrovic in attack, with Wijnaldum dropping slightly deeper alongside Shelvey in the middle of the park. Gouffran took over down the left flank, with the formation then resembling more of a 3-4-1-2. McClaren final substitution saw Emmanuel Riviere handed his first appearance of the season following a long injury lay-off, coming on for Coloccini with the Magpies desperately pushing forward in search of a late equaliser.
  • With McClaren optimistic that Dummett and Colback will shrug off their injuries in time to face Everton, the Magpies could well revert back to their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lascelles, Aarons and Saivet all dropping out of the starting XI, and Perez being restored to the side. Should Dummett remain out, he could use Mbemba at left-back in a four-man backline, with Lascelles at centre-back. If fit, Colback could also cover at left-back if McClaren wants to retain Saivet alongside Shelvey in the centre of the park.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield


Norwich

Starting XI: Rudd; Pinto, Martin, Bassong, Brady; Redmond (Jarvis 70), Dorrans, Howson, Hoolahan (Olsson 70); Naismith (Jerome 82); Mbokani.

  • Alex Neil made four changes from the side that lost 3-0 to Bournemouth, with Graham Dorrans and Nathan Redmond coming in for Alex Tettey and Matt Jarvis, while Ivo Pinto and Steven Naismith were handed their debuts in place of Ryan Bennett and Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe.
  • The Norwich boss did keep faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation, though, with Redmond (right), Naismith (number ten) and Wes Hoolahan (left) forming the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Dieumerci Mbokani. Dorrans partnered Jonny Howson at the base of midfield after Tettey pulled out on Saturday morning due to illness, while Pinto started at right-back, with Russell Martin shifting to centre-back.
  • With 20 minutes remaining, Neil made a double substitution, with Jarvis replacing Redmond out wide, while Martin Olsson came on for Hoolahan, with Robbie Brady moved to the left of the three advanced midfield positions. Neil’s final change saw Cameron Jerome enter the fray for debutant Naismith, with the Canaries ending the match with two up front.
  • Given the porous defensive display, changes in the back four could be in the offing ahead of the home encounter against Tottenham next week. New signing Timm Klose could replace Martin in central defence, although the Norwich skipper may keep his place in the side at right-back, with Pinto dropping out of the side. Brady also struggled defensively at times against Liverpool, with Olsson an option to come in at left-back. Tettey will presumably return in central midfield providing he’s fully fit, with Dorrans probably likely to make way. The likes of Jarvis, Odjidja-Ofoe and Youssouf Mulumbu may also push for recalls.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster, Van Dijk, Fonte, Bertrand, Soares, Wanyama, Clasie (Romeu 67), Targett, Tadic (Ward-Prowse 67), Mane (Austin 79), Long.

  • Ronald Koeman only made two alterations for the trip to Old Trafford, with Jordy Clasie and Dusan Tadic coming in for James Ward-Prowse and Steven Davis.
  • Koeman continued with three at the back against Man United, with his side lining up in a 3-5-2 system. Tadic supported front two Sadio Mane and Shane Long, while Clasie operated alongside Victor Wanyama in central midfield.
  • Koeman made a double substitution midway through the second-half, with Oriol Romeu replacing Clasie in a straight swap, while Ward-Prowse came on for Tadic, playing in a slightly deeper role than the Serbian. His final change saw Charlie Austin make his debut off the bench, taking the place of Mane. Austin played alongside Long in a front pairing that ultimately proved a brilliant substitution, with the former QPR striker heading in the winner.
  • Following three successive victories, Koeman isn’t likely to tinker to much with his side. Rotation looks set to continue in central midfield, with Clasie, Ward-Prowse and Romeu all options to partner Wanyama, while Davis could come back into the mix after missing Saturday’s match due to a minor knock. He looks to be vying with Tadic for a starting berth, although Austin could also earn a first start when Southampton travel to the Emirates next week, either playing alongside or replacing Long in the starting XI.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Strikers


Stoke

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Shawcross (Wilson 30), Wollscheid, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Shaqiri (Crouch 79), Diouf (Odemwingie 71); Joselu.

  • Mark Hughes made a couple of changes for the trip to Leicester, with Xherdan Shaqiri and Mame Biram Diouf coming in for Marko Arnautovic and Bojan.
  • Hughes stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation at the King Power Stadium, with Diouf on the left of the attacking midfield trio and Jon Walters on the right, allowing Shaqiri to operate in the number ten role behind lone striker Joselu.
  • The Stoke boss was forced into a change in the first-half, with captain Ryan Shawcross forced off with a back injury – he was replaced by Marc Wilson. His second change saw Peter Odemwingie introduced in place of Diouf, with the Nigerian playing on the right, meaning Walters witched to the left. Hughes’ final substitution saw Peter Crouch replace Shaqiri, with the striker partnering Joselu in attack for the final 10 minutes or so in a 4-4-2 formation.
  • With Shawcross be ruled out for around three-to-four weeks due to a muscle problem in his back, Wilson or Marc Muniesa could return to the starting XI in central defence. Geoff Cameron (ankle) could also be back for next week’s trip to Old Trafford, though, and is an option not only in defence but in central midfield too. Arnautovic was rested with Stoke’s important cup matches in mind given he continues to have to manage a hamstring problem, but the Austrian looks a sure starter providing he’s fit. Likewise, Bojan should also return to the starting XI, with Diouf and Walters perhaps the most likely to make way. Those two are contenders to fill the lone striker role though, with Joselu’s place possibly under threat.

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


Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Jones, O’Shea, Brown, Van Aanholt; Cattermole, M’Vila; Johnson, Lens (Rodwell 86), Borini (Watmore 66); Defoe.

  • Sam Allardyce made two adjustments from the side that lost 4-1 at Tottenham, with Vito Mannone and Fabio Borini coming in for Jordan Pickford and Danny Graham.
  • It was a 4-2-3-1 for Big Sam once again on Saturday, with Borini returning to the side on the left of the three advanced midfield positions.
  • The Italian was the first player to be substituted, though, with Duncan Watmore taking his place. Watmore was stationed on the right, with Adam Johnson moving to the number ten role and Lens shifting to the left. Lens was then replaced by Jack Rodwell though in a slightly defensive move by Allardyce.
  • Big Sam could opt to hand Watmore a start when the Black Cats host Man City a week today. A change in formation would probably be needed to get either Dame N’Doye or Steven Fletcher in the starting XI alongside Jermain Defoe, with that probably unlikely against a side such as City.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, Attacking Midfield


Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Rangel (Naughton 90), Fernandez, Williams, Taylor; Cork, Britton, Ki Sung-yeung; Sigurdsson; Routledge (Amat 77), Ayew (Eder 87).

  • New Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin only made one change from the side that beat Watford 1-0, with Angel Rangel coming in for Kyle Naughton.
  • Rangel returned in his usual position at right-back, with Guidolin keeping faith with the diamond formation that caretaker boss Alan Curtis has favoured in recent weeks.
  • Guidolin made his first change with 13 minutes remaining, with Jordi Amat coming on for Wayne Routledge in a defensive change, forming a five-man backline. Eder then took over from Andre Ayew in attack, with Naughton brought on in stoppage time for Rangel.
  • Rangel looks in the box seat to continue at right-back having got the nod in Guidolin’s first match in charge, but Naughton remains a viable option at the back. Bafetimbi Gomis didn’t feature at Goodison Park as his wife was about to give birth, but he or Eder could possibly challenge Routledge for a starting position in attack. The Swans are also likely to be in the market for a new striker.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Strikers


Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen (Wimmer 75), Rose; Dier (Chadli 56), Dembele; Heung-Min Son, Eriksen (Bentaleb 89), Alli; Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino only made adjustment from the side that beat Sunderland 4-1 for the trip to Selhurst Park, with Heung-Min Son coming in for Erik Lamela.
  • Son started on the right of the attacking midfield trio, with Dele Alli in the middle and Christian Eriksen on the left.
  • Pochettino made an interesting substitution 10 minutes into the second-half, with Nacer Chadli replacing Eric Dier. The Belgian was stationed on the left of the three attacking midfield players, with Eriksen moving to the middle and Alli dropping back slightly alongside Mousa Dembele. A knee injury meant Jan Vertonghen had to be replaced with 15 minutes remaining, with Kevin Wimmer coming on in central defence. Nabil Bentaleb was handed a few minutes at the death, entering the fray in place of Eriksen as Spurs looked to hold on for the three points.
  • Vertonghen has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a knee injury, meaning that Kevin Wimmer or Federico Fazio could come in alongside Toby Alderweireld, though Dier is another option if Pochettino chooses to move him out of his midfield berth. Although Trippier has now started the last two league matches, Kyle Walker was missing at Selhurst Park as he was given time off due to the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Ben Davies remains an alternative to Danny Rose at left-back. The Argentine boss has a plethora of options in the attacking midfield areas, with Chadli’s goal and assist off the bench enhancing his prospects of returning to the starting XI. Lamela could also earn a recall though, with Son’s place in the side looking the most vulnerable.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Flanks


Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Paredes (Nyom 89), Cathcart, Britos, Ake; Behrami, Capoue, Watson, Jurado (Abdi 77); Ighalo, Deeney (Amrabat 90).

  • Quique Sanchez Flores only made one adjustment to the side that lost 1-0 at Swansea, with Juan Carlos Paredes replacing Allan Nyom.
  • Paredes slotted in at right-back for the Hornets, with Flores opting for a slightly different tactical approach, with his side lining up in more of a 4-3-2-1 formation. That saw Valon Behrami, Etienne Capoue and Ben Watson form a three-man midfield, with Troy Deeney and Jurado playing centrally in support of lone striker Odion Ighalo.
  • All of Flores’ substitutions came late in the match, with the first seeing Almen Abdi come on for Jurado in a straight swap. Nyom then took to the field in place of Paredes at right-back, while new signing Nordin Amrabat was handed his debut in stoppage time, replacing Deeney.
  • Paredes got the nod ahead of Nyom at right-back on Saturday, and could keep his starting berth for the Hornets next match against Chelsea. Behrami could also remain in the starting XI should Flores use the same formation against the Blues, with Abdi perhaps only earning a recall if he reverts back to a 4-2-3-1 formation. Amrabat will likely continue to be used off the bench as he settles into English football.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks


West Brom

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Evans; Yacob, Fletcher; Sessegnon (McManaman 74), Gardner (Berahino 63), McClean; Rondon (Anichebe 64).

  • Tony Pulis made two changes for the visit of Aston Villa to the Hawthorns, with Salomon Rondon replacing Victor Anichebe, while Ben Foster made his first league appearance of the season following a long-term knee injury, coming in for Boaz Myhill in goal.
  • After using a 4-4-1-1 formation at Southampton last time out, Pulis reverted to a 4-2-3-1 system against Villa. Rondon started as the lone striker, with Stephane Sessegnon (right), Craig Gardner (middle) and James McClean starting in the three advanced midfield positions. Jonny Evans continued at left-back for the Baggies.
  • With the match goalless, Pulis brought on Anichebe and Saido Berahino shortly after the hour mark, with Rondon and Gardner making way, forming a 4-4-2 formation. His final change saw Callum McManaman replace Sessegnon out wide.
  • With Chris Brunt a doubt for next week with a calf injury, Evans looks likely to continue at left-back for the Baggies. Brunt would also be an option on the right side of midfield having featured there earlier this month, so it’s perhaps McManaman who poses the biggest threat to Sessegnon for a starting spot. With Pulis pondering a rest for the fatigued Rondon, Anichebe looks the likeliest to lead the line if the Venezuelan is given some time off..

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Flanks, Strikers


West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Jenkinson (Byram 12), Collins, Reid, Creswell; Noble, Song, Kouyate; Antonio (Moses 65), Valencia (Jelavic 86), Payet.

  • Slaven Bilic made three changes from the side that lost 2-1 at Newcastle, with Carl Jenkinson coming in for the injured James Tomkins, while Winston Reid and Alex Song replaced Angelo Ogbonna and Pedro Obiang.
  • Bilic did keep faith in the 4-3-3 formation used at St James’ Park though, with Song operating as the defensive midfielder with Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate stationed just in front of the former Arsenal man. Jenkinson slotted in at right-back, while Reid partnered James Collins in central defence.
  • Jenkinson picked up a knee injury when giving away a penalty in the early exchanges, and had to be replaced by debutant Sam Byram. Victor Moses came on for Michail Antonio in a straight swap with 25 minutes remaining, while Bilic’s final substitution saw Nikica Jelavic replace Enner Valencia as the lone striker.
  • With Jenkinson likely to be out for the season and Tomkins still doubtful, Byram could be set to start at right-back against Aston villa next week. Reid and Collins will likely continue in central defence, but Ogbonna may push for a recall. Bilic also has options in the middle of the park, with Obiang a genuine option to come back in should he persist with a three-man midfield. Moses could also push Antonio for a starting spot out wide as he continues to build up his fitness.

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


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

    Adebayour has scored in every debut game hes made, food for thought.

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *foot

    2. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      he won't be on pens

    3. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Captain material

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        *Craptain

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Triple

    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who is Adebayor?

      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        DAD

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I wonder if Rooney's shooting boots are in there

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

    Gotta love Rupert - he just links the new posts and vanishes. Not like you buggers who do so much bull$hit around here!

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's his full time job

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

        not bad for a horse

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

      I wish he would post one CAPS post before he leaves

    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Get a head!!

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

        *Get head

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

    Hopefully that Norwich display will bring back RBennett into the XI.

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rupert?

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

        Yup. Bless him

  4. A.T
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any suggestions for a good iPad game? I like strategy games in particular

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Monument Valley, it's a bit expensive though.

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        We don't all have a mods salary

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

          It's cheaper than membership but Mark does pay us well.

          1. Venom Snake
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            😆

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

        Is that the 3D finding path thing?

        Has quite a few free levels too.

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

          It is very nicely made, no doubt.

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah.

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

          Didn't know about a free version.

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

            I played about 15 levels free.

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

              Nice, I haven't played that many yet.
              Bought it for the iPad for someone and it's just there mainly.
              Guess I'll have a go tonight before bed.

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

                It's very good. Seem stuck on a level and then you suddenly discover a new move.

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

                  Played 10 levels or so there stopped.
                  The other person gave up on it when they couldn't pass a stage and I did straight away. 😆

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

                    😀

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

      Never played strategy on an iPad but for a PC, Age of Empires is the best ever.

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tilt To Live

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I like the sound of that

    4. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      FPL!

    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks. I'll take a look at those.

    6. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      True of False. Good for playing vs your friends.

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I love DGWs more than most, but in reading the posts on here about the topic many seem to be focused on using the Wild Card and avoiding hits according to some master schedule once the DGWs are known.

    Isn't possible that blanks and DGWs are actually the best weeks to take hits, since the cost of a -4 can be somewhat negated by extra games played or by covering a blank? I figure three -8s or so might be enough to cover just about any scenario, and those with a Wild Card would only be able to cover one of those with that chip.

    Maybe I'm just rambling aloud but the emphasis on planning for the future seems to be paralyzing the present a bit on here.

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

      Don't think many here are planning on using their WC anytime soon.

    2. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Best not to take hits at all so i think planning ahead of the DGWs gives you the best chance to get the best team for the DGW's without taking hits, but i don't mind taking the odd hit 🙂

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good points, just seems like the wild card used as a clean up afterwards might be the only advantage, but if held too long its possibility to make an impact is negated somewhat.

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

    Wonder if Aarons will get a run in that Newcastle side now? Great things were expected at one point. Their fixtures aren't great of course

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dummett or Colback should be back for the weekend i think? If so Newcastle will be going back to a 4231 formation and he would miss out. Even when he plays wing back i'm not sure we would see the best of him.

      Not a good option i think.

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

        Ah, certainly not then. Thanks (I was only thinking about draft / daily FF; wouldn't consider him for FPL).

  7. Hurnt
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry rp

    A walker to ward or someone better 5.2 and under ?
    B mane to Barkley ?

    Loris
    Walker Cresswell Baines
    Mane Ayew Payet Firminho
    Kun Kaku Kane

    Rudd Dawson Smith Stan

    0itb 1ft

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

      Thinking of bringing him in this week also, even though i know i will probably just be frustrated!

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

        Thanks probably best to have him incase of brace

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

      Ward could work.
      I'd look to be getting Alli or Mahrez ahead of Barkley, double gameweek or no.

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

        Thanks can do mane to Ali and walker to Coleman?

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

          Don't feel you have to spend up either. Ward and Alli would be decent...I'm swerving the Everton defence because Martinez doesn't care about cleansheets - he's actually said as much. Everton look to win games by scoring more than the opposition, and I think that puts their defenders out of contention.

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

            Thanks almost suicidle have double Everton Baines bad enuf.

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

    Ramires sold for 25 million .

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

      To?

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

        Jiangsu Suning

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

          What!!

          Why would Ramires agree? Salary? The number of careers being damaged.. Sigh

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Nothing wrong with going where the money is.

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

              Not wrong, per se. Just that it lowers the players competitiveness level. National career chances go down dramatically I would assume.

              Of course if he feels the money compensates then it's fair for him.

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                True enough. I guess there's a fine balance. It's probably quite hard to turn down a massive pay day even if it ruins your international career.

        2. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Some Chinese club if you're sat there thinking 'WAT?'

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

      Bargain gives a lot to a team great work ethic maybe finishing not his best attribute but good buy for most teams

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

        Not at that price

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

      David 'Cuprinol' Dickinson likes this.

    4. Daaf
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Are you happy about that?

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

        Not really as there is not enough time to replace him

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

          I never really rated him to be honest, but fair point about replacing him.

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

    Liverpool’s home form vs Stoke.

    WWWWWWWWWWDWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWDWDWWDWDWW

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

      Guess the next is a "L"?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        They're due.

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

          Pretty much.
          1-0, 1-0, 0-0, 0-0 in the last 4 years in the league at Anfield.

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

            0-0 or 1-0 will do

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

              0-1 on the cards.

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

                Only if they're joker cards

    2. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This might the first time I have thought a Stoke side looked to have more class up front than Liverpools.

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

    Could I get a RMT?

    2 FT, 3.4 in the bank.

    DDG - McCarthy
    Alderweireld - Bellerin - Sagna - (Evans - Moreno)
    Ozil - Silva - Payet - Mahrez - Alli
    Kane - Lukaku - (Ighalo)

    Selling value of Silva is 9.9, Ozil's is 9.4.

    I need to downgrade one of them to get Aguero in without a hit.
    How would you go about it?

    Any help is much appreciated!

    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      wait and see for now, if City win tomorrow downgrade Ozil but if they lose then probably get rid of Silva (as Kun should be enough)

  11. Lovren an elevator
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who's the best punt....

    Townsend
    Naismith
    Adebayor

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Naismith or none.

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

        This

      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed. I'm actually torn between giving afobe or Naismith a go

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

      Ade

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Will he be nailed? Wickham hasn't been great

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

          Not sure. He usually does well when motivated. Hes much better than Wickham

          1. Lovren an elevator
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He does well when he needs a contract. Has he signed a contract or is it a loan or something?

        2. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Suspended for a bit. Plus yeah he's awful

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

      Townsend might be alright if Mitrovic starts firing.

      Personally waiting to see how Ighalo does the next couple of weeks, then maybe looking at Afobe or Adebayor to come in.

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I like afobe.
        Will Townsend be nailed?

  12. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    With Vertonghen suffering knee ligament damage does that mean Dier fills his place & Alli drops back to defensive midfield to fill Dier's position. If this happens this would hurt Alli's scoring potential wouldn't it.

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

      Yeah. I doubt Pochetino will do that, he has lots of other options at CM with Mason, Caroll, Dembele and I feel Eriksen can play there as well.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Can´t see Alli playing DM. If Mason returns he could play there or else Dier will continue imo

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

      Id guess its either Dier dropping back and Bentaleb playing in midfield or wimmer as Cb

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

        Ahhh carroll actually

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

    Is Barkley to Firmino a bad move?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Might be this week.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not particularly, but it definitely has the potential to backfire hard this coming GW.

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start with next week?

    A) Mahrez (LIV) H
    B) Ighalo (CHE) H

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A, and not even close imo

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well that's interesting. Others are saying B.

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Pool look extreamly shaky at the back. And only City are scoring more goals than league leaders Leicester - who looks to be back in form.

        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          B is the correct answer.

        3. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'd play both if at all possible

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

      I am on B atm

    4. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm doing A

    5. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      given Chelsea's recent form and Liverpool's shaky defense it has to be A, and I agree it's not even close.

  15. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi folks...posted on wrong page..got 2fts and zero cash......Any advice on what to do with this lot?.....I ain't got a clue!

    Ddg
    Koscielny dier Dawson Moreno Williams
    Ozil mahrez kdb payet alli
    Kun ighalo lukaku

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

      Current rank? ML aspirations? OR aspirations?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Chill until the weekend 🙂

    3. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd wait but shift DDG for someone... Their defensive injuries just keep on adding up

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

        Cheers guys...gonna chill...

        Current rank...embarrassing...about 350k (was 30k) last year...

        Just had 2 good game weeks...77 and 64 points.....100 behind in main mini leagues..

  16. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil or KDB -> Payet?

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

      Difficult. I took KDB out this week ahead of Ozil (for Firmino) but this week I'd have played Kevin; not even sure I've made the correct longterm move but Ozil has been much more consistent in the main.

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

        *I'd have rather played Kevin. I'll still line-up with Ozil in midfield I think.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil, if you have a plan to get Alexis imo

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save

  17. Paulie Walnuts
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Byram likely to play at RB now for the rest o' the season?

    Sorry if already been asked

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

      Doos said he's not yet nailed. Tomkins could still play there.

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate... I'll keep my eye on it

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

      Think it's a bit early to be coming to that conclusion.

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I hadn't come to the conclusion, that why there was a question mark, Poseidon.

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

          I didn't say you had. Merely that you shouldn't.

          1. Paulie Walnuts
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ok thanks

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Plenty of competition.

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

    4. Lovren an elevator
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How long is tomkins out?

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

      He did well against city. Tomkins wasnt on the bench so there are question marks. Personally i think he will get another start and it will be down to his performance as to whether he becomes nailed

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

        Tomkins was injured I think. When he's fit then need to check again.

    6. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks everyone. I'll asses for a game or two

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

    What happened to Adebayor? Hist PL stats looks decent...

    1. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Attitude and off field family issues

    2. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      he's a good player with a terrible attitude.

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

        Thanks. I didn`t know that..

  19. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    since i want a differential i might go

    Barkley ---> Firmino (instead of Payet)

    does that sound good?

    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yeah but hold out until after the cup fixtures, he could get injured or you might have other issues to deal with

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

        No. You need Payet in your team!

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

        good shout.

    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I still prefer Payet

  20. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Reid/Ogbonna/Collins

    Who is the most nailed on defender ?

    1. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Reid

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

        thanks!

  21. Lovren an elevator
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any other attacking options at Leicester other than Mahrez or Vardy? They're not available in my draft league, but all other lei players are...

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Albrighton, Ulloa, Drinkwater

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Whos more nailed? I'm wondering whether Albrighton is competing with grey now?
        And would either make a better 5th midfielder option than the likes of gosling or Antonio?

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

      Hmmm. Albrighton and Drinkwater pick up the odd assist. Maybe Okazaki / Ulloa

  22. fancy111
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's the chances off Adebayor starting this weekend? Surely he's not fit enough for the Premier League at the moment?

    Just wondering if I need to reconsider playin Boruc this weekend...

    1. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *game week not weekend

    2. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      he's barely played in around a year and a half, there's no way he's match fit

    3. The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He has been keeping fit for the past couple of months using a conditioning coach.

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

        *couch

    4. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully Parsew says something in the presser

  23. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's walkers personal reasons then???

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

      His wife was giving birth

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

      They are just hungry,,nothing personal

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        It's very personal to me though, greedy tosses

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          With r in it

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

          *greasy

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Sick innit

  24. Bøss ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT's and no clue how to use them, hopefully the DGW situation is clearer come Sunday...

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

      Keepers and defense sorted out?

      1. Bøss ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm reasonably happy with Butland / Elliot, and my defenders are pretty solid too (Bellerin, Sagna, Williams, Moreno, Francis). I'm keeping Elliot and Moreno for the potential DGW but might shift them after that

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

    Evening all. Hope you week is going well. Just curious what everyone's ideal results would be in these semi's?

    Obvious, most think City and Pool going thru give the best combination of DGW players. But for me, I wouldn't mine City and Stoke. Already have 2 and Arny is easy to bring back in.

    Along with a home match with Villa, here is Stoke's other potential DGW match, depending on when the Villa match is rescheduled. 3 out of 4 bode well for attacking stats.

    GW25: EVE
    GW26: bou
    GW 33: TOT
    GW37: cpl

  26. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    what teams might get DGW

    1. Bearded Prodigy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      chelsea

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

      Hull and Brighton

  27. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is a better option for next few weeks?

    A) Sanchez

    B) Silva

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      A

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

    @StokeTEAM NEWS | Butland; Johnson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Pieters; Whelan, Afellay; Walters, Bojan, Arnautovic; Crouch.