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4 April 2016 3108 comments
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We cast an eye over some of the main lessons learned from Gameweek 32 this evening, with particular attention paid to those sides with upcoming doubles. There’s no shortage of Fantasy options amongst Arsenal and West Ham’s midfields, City’s big-hitting Belgian is back, Rafa Benitez can’t afford to tinker with his Newcastle strikers, whilst United’s summer signing from Monaco loves his home comforts.

Alexis is finally back in form…
The Arsenal winger has timed his upturn in output to perfection as Fantasy managers reassemble their squads ahead of double Gameweek 34. Whilst Mesut Ozil has failed to produce any points over the last four, Sanchez has earned points on each occasion, with a goal, assist and maximum bonus earning him a 14-point haul at home to Watford. Already subject to a price hike this weekend, the Chilean is poised for a major bandwagon over the run-in, with clashes against Sunderland, Norwich and Villa following also factored in over the final four Gameweeks.

It’s Iwobi’s place to lose…
It’s back-to-back goals for the Arsenal youngster after he followed up his strike at Goodison by finding the net in the home romp over Watford. Iwobi’s immediate impact has surely ensured he remains ahead of Theo Walcott and Joel Campbell for the role out wide and with Ozil toiling, Iwobi, at a mere 4.5, may well be worth the gamble for that pair of home clashes with Palace and West Brom in Gameweek 34.

De Bruyne has hit the ground running…
Handed a central support role behind Sergio Aguero as Manuel Pellegrini rolled out a 4-2-3-1 at Bournemouth, the Belgian wasted no time in serving a reminder of his Fantasy potential. Afforded just 56 minutes on his return from injury, De Bruyne still managed to grab a goal and fire four attempts at Dean Court. Now up to 5.5 points per appearance – equal with Sergio Aguero and fourth amongst midfielders – De Bruyne looks a deadly differential for the doubles, with a mere 5% ownership right now.

Rafa can’t afford to bench Mitrovic…
After grabbing a late leveler against Sunderland in the previous Gameweek, the Serbian was surprisingly dropped to the bench for Newcastle’s trip to Norwich as Rafa Benitez opted for Papiss Cisse up front instead. Whilst his team-mates continued to toil, Mitrovic needed less than half an hour as a second-half sub at Carrow Road to find the net twice, firing six attempts inside the box in the 3-2 loss. Having scored all three of his side’s goals since the new manager’s arrival, the former Anderlecht frontman looks far too vital to his side’s survival bid to be warming the bench again.

Old Trafford suits Martial…
A 1-0 win over Everton keeps United very much in the last for a top-four finish and strengthened Anthony Martial’s claim for consideration. The Frenchman’s winning strike – which also helped secure maximum bonus – means he has now scored or assisted in five of his last seven appearances at Old Trafford. Martial has bagged four goals, three assists and ten bonus points over that period (compared to one away strike since Gameweek 6) and with back-to-back home encounters against Villa and Palace in double Gameweek 34, looks another one to consider for our wildcard plans.

Kane’s consistency may well force a wildcard re-think…
An equaliser at Anfield took the Spurs striker’s tally to six goals and an assist over the last four Gameweeks. Impressively, Kane has therefore played a part in seven of his side’s last eight strikes over that period as he almost single-handedly keeps Tottenham’s title tilt alive. Whereas the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are struggling for points as Leicester grind out the results, Kane’s deadly eye for goal could persuade plenty to hold firm despite the lack of a double on his upcoming agenda.

Lanzini could be the pick of the budget bunch…
The West Ham midfielder took his tally to 19 points in the last two Gameweeks courtesy of a goal and maximum bonus in the 2-2 draw with Palace. Despite the availability of James Tomkins, Slaven Bilic’s decision to employ Michail Antonio at right-back dented the former Forest flier’s appeal as we assess our wildcard options At a price of just 4.9, Lanzini – currently owned by less than 1% of FPL managers – looks to have barged his way past Antonio and, as evidenced by Saturday’s showing, could even rival Dimitri Payet as the best route into Bilic’s attack ahead of doubles in Gameweek 34 and 37.

Hiddink will chop and change now…
After hinting at rest and rotation for the trip to Villa, the Chelsea interim manager was as good as his word on Saturday lunchtime. Hiddink named Matt Miazga, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Kenedy in his first XI and also introduced Alexandre Pato and Jake Clarke-Salter off the bench for their Blues debuts in the 4-0 rout. With the champions having little more than pride left to play for, further teamsheet alterations can be expected and may well steer most away from the Stamford Bridge side over the run-in.

Coutinho’s star is on the rise…
With Roberto Firmino still stuck in the treatment room and Daniel Sturridge looking far from fully fit, the former Inter man has emerged as the choice route into Liverpool’s attack. Coutinho’s opener at home to Spurs on Saturday evening took his tally to two goals and three assists in his last four league outings and has earned him over 35,000 new owners so far second only to Ross Barkley in our midfield shake-ups. With five home fixtures allied with trips to Bournemouth, Swansea and West Brom in the final six Gameweeks, that bandwagon looks set to escalate.

Lennon may be immune from Martinez’ tinkering…
The Toffees manager’s decision to reinstall Gerard Deulofeu to the right wing resulted in a surprise new role for the former Leeds man. With Tom Cleverley stationed on the left, Lennon tucked in centrally behind Romelu Lukaku for the first hour or so before moving to the right after Deulofeu was subbed off. With question marks continuing to hover over the Everton rearguard and with Ross Barkley looking out of sorts, Lennon’s appeal is on the rise ahead of those consecutive doubles.

Hughes needs to find a place for Bojan…
With Jon Walters joining Xherdan Shaqiri on the sidelines, the little Spaniard was afforded a rare start for the visit of Swansea. Stationed in “the hole” behind Joselu, Bojan was instrumental throughout and bagged a goal and maximum bonus in the 2-2 stalemate, taking his tally to six strikes and two assists in just 19 league starts. Impressively, Bojan has converted 19.4% of his scoring opportunities this season – that’s the same as Jamie Vardy – and with the Potters desperate to clinch a Europa League slot, his contribution could be key.

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

    Haven't seen many WCs with Sakho and Lovren. Any idea why?

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Skrtel lurking

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Last choice. Been terribly out of form

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I mean that if u pick Lovren there is big risk that in one game he might be rotated with Skrtel. Personally I don't like both. Clyne or/and Sahko is only option

    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      a few with sakho, lovren not nailed. Lots have migs

    3. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do you genuinely mean AND?

      I have Sakho, and I've seen him in plenty.

      I wouldn't have both

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

        Really I mean just Lovren, but didn't want responses to say they opted for Sakho.
        I'm considering both for what it's worth

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          As a Liverpool fan, Lovren is looking great at the moment. As an FPL manager, Sakho seems to get more BPS. That's why I went for the latter.

          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            ....and is cheaper.

            1. Jøssy ⭐
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Well that too! 😀

  2. scakes
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Here's my 2 cents...obv worried about Kane but just can't seem to ignore Man U home doubles...

    Any worthwhile tinkerings here?

    Roles De Gea
    Simpson Fuchs Sahko Bellerin Gabriel
    Sanchez Cout Lanzini Lennon De Bryn
    Aguero Luk Martial

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      love Robles + DDG combo.
      Fuchs --> Clyne - need more Liverpool

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Double up on LIV's defense? he already have Sakho

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          of course. 3 Liverpool is essential (DGW 37)

      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        DDG Robles isn't a great combo at all. Both blank 35 and you have to bench one in 37 which is a waste of a DGW player

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          no GH or Darlow in 35 is the same. "waste" is no problem at all

          1. The Left Duke #3
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I don't know about that. Newcastle and Rafa back in Anfield May knick a cleanie, you never know. Waste in 37 if you want 3 Man U or Eve but can't as you're benching one. Suppose it depends if you want 11 DGWers in 37 or not.
            Personally think if Cech is fit then Cech Robles is the best combo

            1. scakes
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Yeh, no goalie 35 but thinking DOG Def starts makes it worth it...other option is Darlow Darmian - not so keen....

  3. jennmenn
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'm not afraid to take hits to field 11 come gw 35! Just wanted to let you guys know 😉

    1. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Or maybe I just go with 9 or 10.., hmmh, good idea!

    2. AppleDunk
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great information.

      1. jennmenn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ty m8 🙂

    3. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If GW34's points were really good, I'd take a hit if I can't field 11 GW35

      1. jennmenn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Guess it would be decent to field 10 too, if u have a nice setup for 37 ( :

      2. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Funny one this. I've heard it said a few times.

        If GW34 scored you 120 points, great, that;s banked.

        If a hit in GW35 is going to outweigh the omission of a starting player, then that's going to be profitable.

        Not sure what previously earned points has to do with your willingness to take a hit that's not likely to pay off. If the hit is likely to pay off, you should do it where you scored 120 or 20 the week before.

        That's extremely logical, but...

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *whether

          1. jennmenn
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Very true. Two wrong dosen't make it right (Y)

  4. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Going all out BB. Please RMWCT

    Robles, Darlow
    Sakho, Bellerin, Smalling, Gabriel, Jagielka
    Coutinho, Sanchez, Lanzini, Payet, Mahrez
    Lukaku, Martial, Kun

    ITB: £0.4m

    1. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Decent team. But not sure you can say you've gone all out if you've kept Mahrez.

      I've kept him too by the way.

  5. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which WC Team is better?
    A-
    Hart Robles
    Smalling Bellerin Moreno Simpson Delaney
    Coutinho Payet Sanchez Iwobi Lingard
    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    B-
    DDG Robles
    Jagielka Bellerin Gabriel Simpson Souare'
    Coutinho Payet Sanchez Mahrez Lingard
    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    C- DDG Hart
    Jagielka Bellerin Simpson Souare' Moreno
    Coutinho Payet Sanchez Mahrez Lingard
    Aguero Kane Lukaku

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

      It would be easier if you actually just separated the differences.
      B I think but you have problems in 35

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Good Point, Thanks mate.

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

          No problem, see my A/B type post below, it's clear/concise and to the point-generally I find you get good feedback in that type of format.
          Watch 35 GB, you want 11 out.

          1. _Gunner
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Option A leaves me with 11 GW35 players without taking any hits, but not sure about losing Mahrez yet.

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

              I see that, Kane actually is your insurance policy,
              I'm gonna lose one of (if not both) Kane/Mahrez-not sure who tho.

  6. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost as this question is on my head 2 days now and cant decide so need your help guys.Would it be wise to have a team like these or get rid of Kdb for Mahrez and upgrade the def?
    Mign.Darlow.
    Sakho.Delaney.Simpson.Gabriel.Evans.
    Payet.Cout.Kdb.Alexis.Lingard.
    Martial.Kun.Luk.
    Would love your help thanks to all.

  7. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Please pick?
    A - Lennon and Martial
    B - Barkley and Mitrovic
    Thanks

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

        And if it were just
        Lennon or Barkley Andy?

    2. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A.

    5. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Can you go Martial + Barks?

      Martial is gonna get f all this week vs Spurs.

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

        I can but it means no Ddg/Smalling, if I get Martial I'll prob bench him v Spurs anyway.

    6. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going to buck the trend here and go with B.

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

        Currently on that because Mitro plays in 35,
        How do you see things at Newc now Geordie?
        Are ye doomed, is there a fight in this team? Has Mitro a few goals in him now?

    7. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would take nothing with Lennon in it unless it's a Beatles album.

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

        😆 was waiting for this!
        If you had to mate?

  8. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning all!

  9. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    For GW 34 - Ozil + Coutinho or Sanchez + Lanzini?

  10. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Otamendi is the only nailed on City defender right ?

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No.

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Then who else ?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm saying that once Kompany returns, Otamendi's place is as much or almost as much under threat as is Mangala's. Hence, either:

          1) nobody's nailed on, except Kompany when fit.

          or

          2) Until Kompany returns, both Mangala and Otamendi are nailed on.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clichy looks as good as nailed on at the moment. Otherwise its just Otamendi and Kompany when he returns

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Clichy looks very nailed on now, but you just know that Kolarov may get the odd game, on DGW in particular.

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

          Interesting, hadn't seen Clichy's game time - still risky for me.

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hart should be, Mangala if Kompany stays Crocked.
      I see Clichy/Sagna/Zaba/Kola all sharing.
      I had Otta-he's a dullard, generally only the 6 points for the cs.

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kompany set for return for GW35 according to FPL. Would help just so much if he could wait until GW36.

  11. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mitrovic is finally getting a lot of SiB, but his shot accuracy is worrying. I'd bet he's nowhere near Doosra's team...

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

      If United didn't;'t have Villa and Palace, he'd be in my team over Martial

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You're not worried about Mitrovic's shot accuracy? It looks like he couldn't hit a barn door from 5 yards. And there's every chance that his great two GW shot numbers are more a function of the opponents (Sunderland, Norwich) than of his form.

  12. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Everton 3/4 away from home. I'm smelling a rat.

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Better away.

  13. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tempted to bring in Lennon instead of Coutinho and leave money in the bank. Take a hit in GW34:

    Lennon+Bolasie to Coutinho+Milner.

    Only issue is Coutinho already on the rise, might leave myself short.

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

      What's your current mid?

      You want 3 Liverpool in your WC in my opinion

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez - KDB - Coutinho - Bolasie (Milner) - Lanzini

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

      Nah. Both, or just Coutinho I reckon. I can't get myself to lose Kane, but if I do I'm tempted to double up with Coutinho+Firmino from 35->

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Firminho at 8.1 should see you right.

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Can that happen?

    4. Moss
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't get the appeal of Lennon at all tbh. High conversion rate and he's likely to be rotated with Mirallas/Deulofeu over the doubles.

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

        Possibly but his latest minutes don't suggest that, but they weren't dgws either.

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

        ^This. Implosion imminent, not nailed on, and is a historical has-been-a-promising-player who once a while shows up with a couple of fluky good matches before disappearing into the oblivion again. What's not to not like?

  14. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all

    A) Rojo and De Gea
    B) Smalling and Darlow

    Have Robles

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

      A but not Rojo

      One is enough for United defence

    2. Silvinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  15. Silvinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any advice on this WC team?

    Robles - Darlow
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Sakho - Jagnelka - Fuchs
    Sanchez - KDB - Coutinho - Payet - Lingard
    Kun - Lukaku - Martial

    33 - 3x everton
    34 - BB 14 DGW and Fuchs
    35 - 11 with 2 FTs ( 2 of Jagnelka/Martial/Lingard out)

    Double Man utd attack too much for 34? Meybe KDB + Lingard + Fuchs > Mahrez + Milner + Smalling?

  16. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Kos - Jagielka / Firmino
    B) Gabriel - Clyne / KDB

    Robles - Darlow
    Bellerin - Sakho - Janmaat - ***- ***
    Sanchez - Coutinho - Payet - Lanzini - ***
    Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

    I think A) is reliable but B) could be explosive - any thoughts?

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

      B

  17. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Trying a different audience

    Robles De Gea

    Sakho Koscielny Clyne Simpson Bellerín

    Payet Ozil Coutinhio Mahrez Alli

    Martial Aguero Lukaku

    Anything worth changing?

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Alli to a West Ham midfielder (Antonio/Lanzini), and Coutinho to Firmino if the latter is declared fit, and upgrade Simpson to Fuchs if possible. But in general, that looks good to me.

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

        Thanks mate

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's a decent one. Only minor downside is 5 defenders available for 35 but no Keeper.
      If you had Mignolet instead of Clyne (Rotation risk) and a 35 keeper you'd be a ft transfer better off.

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

        Been toying with this, but that loses my United cover in defence. I'll have a play and see what I can find.

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah. Slim pickings with United defence. Minefield.

      2. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Didn't put that very well, but hope you get point

      3. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Clyne is by no means a rotation risk.

  18. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I am resigned to the fact that Kane is gone from my team for good unless Lukaku gets injured. But I don't think it matters that matters that much. People say he's the (c) option for GW35. I don't agree/ He's A captaincy option but there's

    Kun (STO)
    Firmino (NEW)
    Sanchez (sun)

    I can either go for Defoe and save my FT or get someone like Pelle at home to Villa then go for Defoe or one of Deegalho

    If you want to get Kane, fine, but IMO not having him is not the end of the world.

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed. Perhaps he would be my preference for GW35 captaincy, but it doesn't necessarily make it worth all the downgrades my team requires to keep him.

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle away to Villa*

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Villa is Villa. Home or Away is no longer relevant

  19. Jedi_Reed
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Clichy
    B) Darmian
    C) Reid

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

      Not A - risky with Kola

      B or C - probably B

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      the one that is nailed - C

  20. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    These chips are going to have a massive upside/downside. Scared of losing my rank.

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

      ditto - are you still on for a WC in 36? Haven't been around in a while so not sure if you've changed your mind

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. On 36.

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be happy if I could manage to hold at the same rank or drop slightly for 33 and 34.. I'd then expect a big jump 35-End of the season with having a strong 11 for 35 and WC in 36.. That's the plan anyway! 😀

  21. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Robles
    Huth, Bellerin, Simpson
    Payet, Coutinho, Mahrez, Sanchez, Bolasie
    Aguero, Lukaku (C)

    de Gea; Martial, Koscielny, Sakho

    I was toying with the idea of Mitrovic but I think Martial has a better chance of delivering points in GW34. I am planning on moving de Gea and Martial with two FTs to field 11 for GW35.

    Thoughts?

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

      Transfers for me should never just be for one week, (week before WC exception) which is why I'm going to go into 35 with 10. Happy with that approach too.

      Transfers post 33 should be for DGW37 players in my eyes.

      Team looks solid btw

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thanks good point. I might make one transfer to field eight.

        cheers daniel

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a WC squad?

      I would rather have Lanzini than Bolasie.

      Would also be tempted to start Sakho instead of Simpson

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        yep it's a world cup squad. bolasie has the extra game... however, I do see your point.

  22. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you all think is more nailed, mangala or clichy for the next few weeks? Final few pieces of the WC coming together

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      clichy

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mangala but I prefer liv/mu/ars defenders.

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Already got sakho, bellerin and Gabriel and smalling is too expensive. No idea which other United defender to pick!

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mangala nailed on until Kompany returns, when Kompany returns, Clichy is the most nailed on City defender whose name isn't Kompany.

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You think either are more nailed than rojo?

  23. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Firmino is declared fit is he likely to start on the bench against Stoke or will Klopp thrown him back in?

    1. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Risky either way, couts seems more popular choice on here

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      We'll have more info on Thurs with the EL

  24. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all, so then:

    A - Sanchez and Kdb
    B - Sanchez and Ozil

    Cheers !

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A!

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So your question is actually KDB or Ozil....

      I woudl go KDB as the big differential.

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for that, sorry for delay, dodgy holiday wifi

  25. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    For GW34 I think a frontline of Mitrovic, Aguero, Martial is looking better than flipping a coin between Mit & Mar alongside Aguero and Lukaku.

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hit enter too early, so my 1st transfer post WC will most likely be:
      Lukaku > Martial/Mitrovic.

  26. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clyne AND Sakho for the GW37 DGW wouldn't be too excessive, right?

    2 home games ...

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would rather Cout & Firmino + 1 Liv defender.

      1. The Generalator
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        ^this

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm planning on getting Sturridge also, then.

        1. Firminooooo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          In GW37 I will have Firmino, Coutinho and Sturridge(TC)

    2. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      With Flanagan not in Europa squad the thinking on here is that Moreno or Clyne will be rested. I've got Sakho, think he should be ok

  27. The Generalator
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A

    Robles- Darlow
    Simpson--Bellerín--Smallings--Gabriel--Delaney
    Alexis--Coutinho--Payet--Lanzini--Mahrez
    Lukaku--Kane--Agüero

    or

    B

    Robles- Darlow
    Simpson--Bellerín--Smallings--Gabriel--Delaney
    Alexis--Coutinho--Payet--*BARKLEY*-Mahrez
    Lukaku--*MARTIAL+--Agüero

    or something completely different

    1. zon
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Kane, so A. Maybe Liv def over Delaney if you can afford?

  28. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who are your 33 DGWers?

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

      Just Robles and Luka as it stands

    2. Silvinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku and Robles, and maybe Jagnelka, no CP for me

    3. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      lennon, lukaku and robles

    4. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku, Lennon and Hennessey.

  29. Miro
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning everyone.
    Surprised to see Ozil left out of almost every WC team now. I know there are plenty of options in midfield, but is KdB really a better choice? Or is the fact that people see good value in Gabriel as their third Arsenal cover? I just can't justify dropping him myself, despite the recent blanks. Surely he's due some points once again. Thoughts?

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

      It's the coming to form of Sanchez, i'll admit I've been looking at ways to do Ozil > Sanchez myself

      1. Miro
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Why not both + a def?

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Its Ozil or Sanchez in most cases. Too much value in Gabriel and Bellerin at the moment not to double up. Then there is Cech as well.

    3. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gabriel, Özil, Sanchez here

    4. Aguerrrooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      i'm keeping him along with Sanchez and Gabriel. Had him since I got him for 8.5 and he is stilll playing really well. he is due a few more assists for sure.

  30. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) De Gea + Clyne

    B) Mig + Smalling

    C) Mig + Darmian

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B or C because of the GW35 blank.

    2. Silvinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Miro
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B