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Foresight – that precious gift that that can bless any Fantasy Football manager. We need it now more than ever.

As Jonty, Andy and myself struggle with the countless permutations offered up by the looming double Gameweeks, we can only hope that our mutterings and musings come laced with just a little dash of foresight.

Steered by an array of community questions targeting the possibilities of the fixture pile-up to come, the three of us discuss the best-laid plans in attempt to jolt our squads out of the current rut.

Around the early double Gameweek discussion, we chew over the optimum blank-dodging strategies as Sigurdsson, Spurs and Stoke top the menu of options. Then, inevitably, we turn attentions to the immediate job at hand, as we preview the weekend and pinpoint potential clean sheets and “Fantasy Island Risks”.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Ivanov Itch
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No Vardy, no problem?

    Will I get stung without? Could bring him in for Kane for a -4

    1. pompeyfan
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't do that move. But I would want him this gw!

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I would.

    3. Ivanov Itch
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Love a 50/50.. might flip a coin

      Do we think Kane will play?

        1. Ivanov Itch
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Haha thanks!

  2. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I made a double transfer on feb 4th my only action since jan 22nd seems like break after break this year,#itchyfingers...

  3. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Southampton or Leicester defender for the rest of the season? Money no issue.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fuchs > VvD > Fonte > Huth > Bertrand > Simpson > Wollscheid

      imo

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks haha, so you think more Soton clean sheets?

      2. Whazza
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Wollscheid 😆

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Next two look good at least and rethink after that.

      3. edison
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        thats nonsense, you look at the current fpl table , see who has the most pts per game..

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Do you get those points that they've gotten in the past when you buy them? 😉

          1. edison
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 8 months ago

            look at 3360, i had none at all!

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bertrand is well under the radar,one haul away from a bandwagon...

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not likely to be hauling from centre half though.

        1. Jordan.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 8 months ago

          always a chance hes back to left back though...

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Leicester have 6 of the next 9 at home and good fixtures.

      Though in truth there is no rest of the season if they start leaking several goals again or he's injured.

      One or two of each side at the back wouldn't hurt on current form.

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I will probably end up with both I guess. Leicester fixtures just have a far nicer look to them.

      2. edison
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        i hope they just go for the jugular ,play more offensive and give me more drinkwater pts..

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fuchs

  4. The Mighty Whites
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which 2 to play? -

    Watson
    Delaney
    Dawson

  5. Whazza
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Damn, the word is ShawX has failed to recover from his back injury.. bye Butland cs

    1. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 8 months ago

      word?

      1. Whazza
        10 years, 8 months ago

        rumour.. see scout tweets

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A link would be good.

      1. Konig Luther
        10 years, 8 months ago

        he reuled himself out: https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/702917653426475009

        1. Konig Luther
          10 years, 8 months ago

          ruled*

        2. Whazza
          10 years, 8 months ago

          cheers

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry just got up, you'd think I'd read our own stuff first wouldn't you? 😳

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Or

      They're playing Villa so clean sheet still likely and might get a few saves thrown in now too.

  6. jimbobmij
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Surely Southampton can't keep a clean sheet against a resurgent and confident Chelsea team? Tempted to play Bellerin instead and hope that it's either a cagey affair or Utd's injuries and fatigue from playing yesterday means an Arsenal clean sheet. Depay's pefromance worries me though of course..

    Opinions?

    1. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      of cos they won't , my concern is if the vvd do an assist, why not play your other 3 defenders..

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm thinking to play Bellerin ahead of Targett

      My only concern is that Chelsea has nothing to really fight for in the Prem and may prioritize the CL and Cup

    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      largely against my better judgement ive played Bertrand each of the last 6 gwks and got 6 cleanies ,impossible to drop and not gone up a penny,pretty sure there are many fonte,VVD and forster owners enjoying the same ride...

  7. pundit of punts
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. 🙂

    Foster
    Alderweireld - Nyom - Wollscheid
    Sanchez - Payet - Mahrez - Alli
    Kane - Vardy Ighalo

    McCarthy - Ozil - Azpilicueta - Simpson

    0 FT and 8.3m in the bank.

    Thinking Sanchez ➡ Arnautovic for -4.

    Feedbacks please?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ballsy

    2. Arteta
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Morning. I'd keep and play Sanchez. 🙂

    3. McQueen
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ManU is quite thin at the back. I'm giving Sanchez next two games, then kicking him out if he doesn't deliver, but don't listen to me. Go with your gut!!!

      Cheers.

    4. Whazza
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Same both! Looking likely. Tons in the bank 🙂

      1. Whazza
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Oh not for a hit

    5. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Keep Sanchez

    6. pundit of punts
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all.

      More contemplating to do I feel. Lets see what the pressers bring.

  8. McQueen
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hello lads,

    do we still play Wolly now that ShawX is confirmed out?

    Would you play Daniels or Cresswell instead? Have Toby and Fuchs playing for now.

    Thanks guys, appreciate your help!!!

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Wolly

      1. McQueen
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks W. Hopefully it pays off holding Wolly for so long. 😉

  9. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    To replace Firmino with a midfielder or Evans with Fuchs? Whoever i get in will play this GW.

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fuchs

    2. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      remove firmino for arnie or siggy..

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Siggy a good pick, if indeed Evans has a chance to be fit

        1. edison
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 8 months ago

          the trouble is he's agt spurs so huth or fuchs could do it,though i hope my drinkwater covers them well..

    3. pundit of punts
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The former.

    4. McQueen
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fuchs.

    5. Arteta
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I did Dawson > Fuchs.

    6. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Evans could be fit days Pulis. Hold if you can.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Say Whaaaaaa?

  10. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Am I good to go?

    Butland
    VVD, Cresswell, Kosc
    Alli, Ozil, Payet, Mahrez, Stanislas
    Kane, Vardy

    Subs: Hennessey, Williams, Kun, Simpson

    1 FT, 2.8M itb

    Save FT or make a transfer?

    1. Arteta
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Good to go and save the other FT.

  11. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning!

    Just need a final second opinion on this weeks team:

    Forster

    Bellerin - Alderweireld - Wollscheid - Ivanovic

    Alli - Mahrez - Özil - Payet

    Vardy(c) - Kane (vc)

    Bench: Hennessy - Gosling - Francis
    0 FT, £3.2 itb.

    Nothing worth a hit here I guess? Captain choice still undecided , and not sure if to start Forster or Hennessy.

    G2G?

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      * Aguero on bench

      1. edison
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        yeah, don't do the hit, hard to make up the -4..

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      G2G Pompel imo.

      Forster is a better option than Hennessey.

      I'd captain Mahrez, but I get why you'd want to go Vardy. Tis a close one.

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        THanks Madridista. Guess I'm sticking with Forster. But totally undecided with captain choice, so close between Vardy - Mahrez - Payet and Kane, so will be late decision.

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Don't take a hit. Your team is great.

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Öz. Prettty happy with the team now. But OR still stinks, can't understand why 😀 !

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      G2G. Captain Vardy or Mahrez.

  12. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Wait, Jonny Evans might be fit now? Sheesh, Pulis just can't make up his mind can he?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think I'll rush to get him in.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I just got him out!

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What about Dawson?

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 8 months ago

        TP: "Gareth McAuley and Craig Dawson have trained this week so we are hoping they will be fit to face Palace."

  13. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is probably one the most common questions here, but anyway I'll ask it once more...

    Firmino to....

    A. Willian for the next 2gw and then Siggy
    B. Siggy
    C. Arnautovic for the next 2gw and then Siggy (if confirmed today that Arnie will play this gw)
    D. Willian (for longer term)

    Siggy and Willian rotate quite nicely on with Alli for the next few gameweeks...

    Your pick?

    Thanks.

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      10 years, 8 months ago

      D

    2. karvs155
      10 years, 8 months ago

      D perhaps. But if you can play 11 this gw, I'd be tempted to keep him against mci really, could be many goals in that match tbh.

      Just remember that willian has a blank in GW30

  14. pilgrim
    10 years, 8 months ago

    On 5live this morning I heard them say something about a manager complaining about the fixture congestion in the EPL and that a game was having to get arranged for a CL night, but it was so fast completely missed the team they were talking about.

    Anyone any the wiser?

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 8 months ago

      a few weeks ago Big sam was moaning about it

    2. pilgrim
      10 years, 8 months ago

      finally tracked it down. It's Arsenal's cup replay v Hull on March 8th.

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35665887

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        10 years, 8 months ago

        fair enough - i really cant see the validity of when managers in EPL complain

      2. edison
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        if arsenal loses,it saves me the trouble of doing a -4 🙂

  15. Jay_
    10 years, 8 months ago

    If Terry is still out, would you play one of Daniels or Bellerin over Ivanovic?

    1. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      na, you would still play the ivan, sot would be so busy defending, an assist is possible.

    1. Doolittle
      10 years, 8 months ago

      People were raving about that...he overruns the ball by yards! There's no point to skills if you lose the ball doing them!

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 8 months ago

        We're just happy he's trying 🙂

    2. Konig Luther
      10 years, 8 months ago

      good to see he can do that vs midjtylland and put the ball miles away from him

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I didn't see the match but that looks like he hit the ball far too far away from him, unless it was a cross?

      He lost the ball didn't he.. He's a bad version of Nani imo 😛

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I actually didn't see the game but he was decent enough apparently, but yeah - poor team. Could be another Nani blowing hot and cold - mainly cold this season.

        I'm happy to give him another year before we start completely writing him off

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Not writing him off here either 🙂 a different manager might make all the difference for him. He no doubt has talent 🙂

      2. pompeyfan
        10 years, 8 months ago

        the ball went straight to Mata. I guess you can argue whether or not that was deliberate

    4. pompeyfan
      10 years, 8 months ago

      that is a bargain if he keeps starting

  16. Bobby_Baggio
    10 years, 8 months ago

    a few weeks ago allardyce was moaning about it

  17. edison
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    no idea abt that if anyone has the link can just post it here.

  18. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I know this is a question asked ALOT but from previous article is it DGW in GW30?

    1. karvs155
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No, GW30 is BGW, in other words when many teams have blanks

    2. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      na, thats nonsense, 30 is where the dreaded blanks come in

    3. Whazza
      10 years, 8 months ago

      no

    4. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No idea what the other article is on about then, going back to sleep...

  19. karvs155
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How nailed is Targett? Is he worth a shout?
    Need one player who actually plays in case Kane doesnt show

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kane will play - he has been training. Not sure about targett - will be a gamble going for him

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        10 years, 8 months ago

        this

  20. Ziro Becomes One
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What!!!!! Jonny Evans expected to be fit! Pulis is fast becoming a master-troller. Jonny Evans CS trolling confirmed.

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So what did Pulis say?

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        10 years, 8 months ago

        LR, check Scout tweets

  21. Dr. Agabuse
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Midfielder of choice? Eriksen?
    I have Silva and could always play 442 instead

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Eriksen > Alli > Khazri > Siggy

      1. Dogba
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Who played where of Alli and Eriksen yesterday?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 8 months ago

          No idea.. Sorry Dogba!

          1. Sjaugen
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Alli looked more advanced.
            Mind that I was doing 4 things at the time, and the Spurs game was one of them

        2. Dr. Agabuse
          10 years, 8 months ago

          good question. usually eriksen was on the left these last weeks

        3. Dogba
          10 years, 8 months ago

          No worries IM. Trying to read some match reports, Alli seems to have been more involved at least. Still not decided on Alli/Eriksen for Firm today...

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Eriksen relies on set pieces but gets a lot of them.. so MORE chances created but less quality chances.

            Alli is half the price and gets more chances from open play. I'm ok with Alli in my team but I ideally wanted both..

            It's pretty 50/50. go with your gut 🙂

        4. Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Alli played the striker when Chadli was coming to the wings. Very advanced position of Alli I would say. But it won't happen again as Kane is back.

          Ali was involved in all 3 Spurs goals.

    2. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      there's no gold in silva now, can transfer him out this week.

  22. elwardio
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Got 2 FTs

    Arnie or Shaquiri

    Butland or Forster

    1. The Man Pastore
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Arnie / Butland, get VVD / Fonte

      1. elwardio
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks good luck

  23. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    G2G?

    Butland
    Smalling Daniels Huth Cresswell
    Mahrez Sanchez Payet Eriksen
    Vardy Deeney (c)

    Davis only "playing sub" - who won't - wondering about taking a hit for smalling but considering just accepting playing with 10 if he's out

    1. RustyBz
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Deeney(C) is the most reckless thing I've seen this week

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        in form playing a team who can't keep a clean sheet to save their lives

        you must have had a pretty boring week...

        1. RustyBz
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Pretty boring!

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team, I'd personally do Sanchez -> Khazri but yeah you're G2G.

      Bold (C) choice

  24. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    also why are people taking out pool players? just bench them - they've got a run of no blacks and a double coming up afterwards haven't they?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      *blanks... not er, blacks obviously

      1. RustyBz
        10 years, 8 months ago

        lol

    2. Fumi
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Blank in 30 too

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        ah that makes more sense...

  25. Arteta
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino to:

    a) Alexis
    b) Eriksen
    c) Arnie
    d) Siggy
    e) Keep and save FT (already used one)

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      e

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        and certainly not a!!

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 8 months ago

          He will start hitting his stride soon, it's only a matter of time.

          1. Bibelnissen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 8 months ago

            They said that about Hazzy aswell

            1. Boris Bodega
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah but....different player different team.

      2. Arteta
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B but i do like D

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers Baggio!

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 8 months ago

      k) Khazri

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I actually did this transfer this week. Hope it pays off....

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 8 months ago

          In my work team I did Sanchez -> Khazri.

          1. Prøphet
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Did Oscar > Khazri in work draft league 🙂 Also brought Sturridge in for Valencia 😛

      2. Arteta
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Nice one! I'm selling Antonio soon so Khazri is definitely an upgrade.

    4. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B currently, but Siggy from GW29 looks a great option.

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks! The bandwagon will be there soon. 🙂

  26. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Cech vs Utd or Schmeichel vs Norwich?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      10 years, 8 months ago

      schmeichel as he is home

  27. callanderlg
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Bellerin
    B) Fuchs
    C) VVD
    D) ivanovic
    E) Daniels

    Cheers

  28. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How many players do people have for this GW that are starting? i.e. do not have a a blank game week
    I am on 11 players, full team but none on bench.

    1. Andrew
      10 years, 8 months ago

      See below

    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Full team (4-4-2) with 1 playing defender & GK on the bench.

  29. Andrew
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Good to go guys?

    Cech (Hennessy)
    Azpil Toby VVD Targett (Martin)
    Ozil Mahrez Payet (Barkley Wanyama)
    Kane Ighalo Vardy (c)

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      10 years, 8 months ago

      not sure how nailed on Targett is and also a bit risky with 2 Sou defenders but otherwise G2G.
      Wanyama first sub

      1. Andrew
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Wanyama is suspended, surely Martin first sub??