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4 April 2016 3108 comments
Paul Paul
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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. fantasyfanatic2016
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will having Mignolet and Robles be worth the extra £1 over Robles and Darlow? This combo seems to keep popping up on the wildcard but surely Newcastle won't keep many clean sheets

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

      One pound fish

      1. fantasyfanatic2016
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the advice

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

      Neither will pool though.

  2. HammersFan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So whos keeping kane for United?

    Still fancy him to score?

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

      I fancy him to score but I'm not keeping him.

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

        Im benching him to play bolasie and lennon, or are the doubles clouding my judgement?

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

      Fancy him to score, but don't have him

    3. Mr Pink
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Had to sell him to free up funds, but always fancy him to score on his current form.

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

        Play him over Bolasie or Lennon? Doubles might be clouding my judgement

        1. Mr Pink
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tough call. I'm between Hart (if fit) and Hennessey myself, and am struggling to make a decision.

          What other benching options do you have?

          1. Mr Pink
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Just saw your team below. I'd reluctantly bench Kane I think, as I wouldn't expect a haul from him, whereas the others might have a higher ceiling this round. The way I see it, it is a fair chance that you'll lose out on 2-3 points, but then again there is a possibly smaller chance to gain 10+.

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I am keeping Kane. Period.

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

        Yep Im keeping him as have to much value. Benching him this week though.

        Bolasie Lennon Payet Coutinho Siva
        Aguero Lukaku

        Bench: Kane (United H)

        Opinions Doosra?

    5. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd always planned to sell for Lukaku but swapped out Vardy instead. Cannot ignore Kane on this form. Can see Spurs getting a penalty too.

  3. HNI
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If had to choose one, which one will you prefer for next 3 GWs?

    1) Bolasie + Mitrovic
    2) Lingard + Martial

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

      3), Martial and Lanzini

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

        Definitely

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

        This

  4. Sjaugen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning fellows

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

      Morning

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

        Cheers for the RMT article heads up. Had missed it

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

    Posted in the RMWCT article, but i would like some more feedback as well. This is what i am conjuring at the moment. BIG IF is KDB, since he may get rested etc. So its temporary, but i KIND of like it bar Darlow.

    Robles / Darlow
    Smalling / Bellerin / Gabriel / Delaney / Simpson
    Sanchez / KDB / Mahrez / Payet / Cout
    Kun / Lukaku / Martial

    0.3itb as well

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not my cup of tea, sorry. 🙂

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

        Fair play

        What bothers you the most?

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why so little DGW33 coverage?

      I'll have 5 and the week after still BB15 and 11 for the blankGW35

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

        Well if you go with 5 from CPL / EVE means you have 5 blanks in gw 35 just from them. Means having to ship two of them. Not sure i want 15 DGW players since i think Mahrez / Simpson provide great value.

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

      Great TV there, i am 2m short for that team. Very strong team,i have Lingard/Lanzini instead of Mahrez. Dont like CP defender, meybe downgrade Smalling to Sakho (u will have 1 more starter in gw 35) and upgrade Delaney to Jagnelka and Simpson to Fuchs? Or Darlow to Migs

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

        Well i am not sure KDB or both of the LIV mids will get all games in. I do think Ozil might be worth keeping on instead of getting KDB. It all depends on the rotation and priorities from LIV and MCI.

        Dont like Delaney either nor Darlow. Also i dislike Eve defense even more so no chance i will invest 5.1 in Jagielka 😀

        Simpson is there for value

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

          No interest in Barks/Lennon either?

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

            Problem with getting them is that i will lack gw 35 players and not sure how much they will provide. I would rather have Bolasie than those two in all honesty.

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

              I agree but 4 games is 4 games, I think Barks is possibly worth the stretch Prophet.

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

                I really think he has been playing very very poorly lately. I do not see the "Barkley from 10ish GWs ago" that was involved in almost everything.

                I think Mahrez in 2 will outscore him.

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

                  I ask as I'm contemplating Mahrez > Barks, I agree with your analysis but he's a troll and he could be a huge regret once that ship sails..
                  watford/palace/Soton/pool- there's goals in there for someone somewhere!

                  Mahrez has sunderland/Whan at home....

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

                    Sunderland away 🙁 Vs PVA :((((
                    That is the biggest problem i have with ditching Mahrez.

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

      I am very close to this, are you going to get Bolaise then > Firmo/Cout?

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

        I am really debating that. I have issue with rotation for the liv mids, especially Firmino with the Europa League... Thats the main problem i have. Also KDB. If i keep Ozil it would be good as well, but that means i cant have Gabriel...

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

        .6 short tho, what about
        Roebles > Ddg
        Smalls > Sahko
        Simpson > Fuch's.

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

          Well i could get DDG and Ship Smalling for Clyne. I personally wouldnt upgrade Simpson to Fuchs due to the .8 being very valuable at the moment.

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

            This is worth a look in your case, Everton def is hopeless, Ddg in the other hand is a beast, Clyne always good for some attacking returns too!

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

              Well Clyne has 1 goal whole season. 0 Assists.

              I conjured small changes and ended up with something like this.
              Robles/Darlow
              Gabriel / SMalling / Delaney / Simpson / bellerin
              KDB / Sanchez / Payet / Mahrez / Cout
              Kun / Kaku / Martial

              .3 itb

              My head hurts from tinkering to be quite honest.

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

                Same here-sick of it, part of me wished I saved!
                I have this
                Migs/Darlow
                Bell/Gabby/Sahko/Delaney/Simpson
                Barkley/Kdb/Sanchez/Payet/Cout
                Aguero/Lukaku/Martial

                0.0 itb No Utd def I'd my problem really.
                Thoughts?

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

                  I am really struggling to justify KDB for myself as well due to him coming back from Injury, CL games, 10.2 price tag for 2 away games in a dgw with a lot of fixtures in between.

                  IF you decide to go KDBless it would allow you to upgrade a defender to a UTD one. I do think thats the way to go actually.

                  I even am thinking of getting MATA in for KDB. Problem is no gw 35 and cant take hits galore since it will negate any points i gain 😀

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

                    Agree I posted Kdbs games for the next month a tough 6 games in a short space. Him out would solve all our problems, or dare I say it another injury elsewhere...

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

                      Well i do think i will go KDBless and punt on one DGWer in 33. I know i will be doing Barks > Mane in gw 35. Cant turn down avl. If i get Barks / Bolasie.

                      I really have problems with the defense. I just cant get the 5th defender in that has anything going for him....

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

                  Unless I use the 0.6 from barks > Mahrez
                  And do Sahko > Rojo but I don't trust LVG.

                  Other than that I can't see where I'd use the .6? unless I reinvest it in Simpson > Moreno,
                  I know I need to be mindful of 35 too.

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

                    I do think i have got it.

                    Robles / Mignolet
                    Gabriel / Bellerin / Smalling / Simpson / Delaney
                    Sanchez / Payet / Cout / 8.8 / Barkley (bolasie)
                    Kun / Lukaku / Martial

                    What do you think?

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

                      Excellent, you could have cash to get another pool def,
                      Simpson > Moreno, just to complicate things 😉

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

                        Haha i could! I just think Lei will keep 1 cs in those two games and i really might leave teh 8.8 for Firmino or Milner as the 3rd LIV player.

                    2. Dr. Agabuse
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 1 month ago

                      Best I've seen so far.
                      I'm short sadly.
                      And I wanna max up on 5DGWs thats why I have Mitrovic instead of Martial and Coleman instead of Smalling (I have Lingard to enable)

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

                        I am not keen on EVE defense at all, but i can understand the appeal in Coleman to be fair. Only defender besides Robles who is remotely interesting to me.

                        You sure you are short? You could pick Bolasie for Barkley and get extra 1.1 for teh 5th midfielder slot.
                        Should try it out

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

                        How convinced are you on Mitro Doc?
                        Are Newc doomed, is there any fight left in them?

                    3. Dr. Agabuse
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 1 month ago

                      8.8 (8,2) should be Firmino next week

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

                        If only he is fit...So many games for LIV incoming...

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

                        Or just get him now?
                        So one needs to be careful in not getting 2 pool defs, if one is thinking of both-Europa tho must be a concern, it must also be pools priority over league now.

  6. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed
    Rmwct

    Robles darlow
    Bellerin darmian gabriel sakho simpson
    Kdb coutinho sanchz payet lanzini
    Aguero lukaku martial

    0.1 itb

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

      Slightly risky but could be awesome.

      Darmian + Gabriel could see rotation. KDB could see limited minutes.

      Will require some hits in 35 too but I think loads will be in that boat.

      Overall I like it.

      1. Sid07
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kdb to mahrez
        Martial to Kane
        Gives me 11 for 35

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

          If you can afford that - sounds great. Although I'd look at some Chelsea with 37 in mind

      2. Sid07
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Worried about darmian and gabriel minutes....
        But can't find a way to get de gea in

    2. firstade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very similar to mine. I have Mignolet for Darlow and Lennon for Lanzini. For Darmian i might consider Mangala or other def that will play GW35

  7. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    is 9 dgwk players for 34 enough?

    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going for 10 myself, plenty!

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

      I'd stretch to 10

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

      I'll be having 15

  8. Link
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone want to explain the lack of Barkley in teams suddenly?

    My understanding is that Martinez tinkered at the weekend and had him playing deep, but that should revert after a poor showing.

    3 Doubles, plus home to Bournemouth and Norwich for Everton. Barkley + Lukaku double up seems a no brainer to me.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      His general poor form all season

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

        6th highest scoring mid...? Same PPG as Alli

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

          I have Barkley in my team for the double, but his last six scores are a concern

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

            Agreed...but his high ownership could hurt if we ignore him and he pulls a brace out of somewhere... which he is capable of.

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

              Two braces all season. He's capable and I have him in my side for coverage against his high ownership, but I'm not expecting anything

            2. VS10_
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              He has 10% ownership in top10k. Will go up a bit this week, but wouldn't worry about him.

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yes. Him.

          Watch him play. Awful form

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

      Apart from the 2 late penalties (when Lukaku was off the pitch) he's done nothing since November.

  9. Respect My Authoritah
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ignoring price.. Iwobi or Firmino?

    I know it's easy to say Firmino, but Coutinho is so much more the main man when Sturridge is up front.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Have you considered Lallana?

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Doos. I am liking him as an option, but not sure on choosing him over Firmino as I can afford either.

        Iwobi has the fixtures (and a small sample of form) but just seems rather iffy

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

        Lallan a great enabler compared to Coutinho and Firmino- but will he get as many minutes? Probably all up in the air concerning Liverpool mids anyway

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That being said...Firmino over Coutinho for me

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Stats are very distorted due to lack of sample size for Iwobi, but useful all the same

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

        But can we trust Iwobi to play all 4 until GW35?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I am .

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

            If so, he makes it eazy peazy to get almost any team 🙂 !

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not imo. But even then, 270 minutes from 360 will do me.

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

            Crucial question is - will he play GW35. No problem if he only gets 120 min for GW34

    2. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      iwobi

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

    Coutinho or Barkley?

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

      I'm on both, but having to choose...I'd probably go Coutinho

    2. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley 33 > Coutinho 34

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

      Cout by miles....

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

    Is doing Lukaku > Martial in GW34 for a hit stupid? Martial has home form against poor teams whereas Lukaku is playing a strong Southampton defensive unit and Liverpool under Klopp at Anfield - can't see many points in either fixture or is that just me?

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

      You're banking on Martial to score at least one goal more than Lukaku to break even on that transfer, personally not a fan

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good move. Martial home to Villa and Lakaku has 2 away games

  12. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Coutinho fell out of this table's filters this week 😯
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/13979/

    He is a REAL FPL option now...

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      PAYET?!

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sort by goal conversion . Payet is a WORLD CLASS shooter 🙂

  13. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    DDG Robles
    Sakho Bellerin Delaney Mangala Simpson
    Sanchez Ozil Coutinho Payet Lennon
    Lukaku Aguero Rashford

    Thoughts?
    Will have 11 players in dgw35 for -4

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

      looks good

  14. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need to lose 0.1 somewhere from my WC team 🙁

    Rolbes, Mignolet
    Smalling, Bellerin, Sahko, Ward, Simpson
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Barkley, Payet, Bolasie
    Aguero, Lukaku, Martial

    Who goes? Smalling ---> Darmian?

    Cheers 🙂

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

      Ward > Targett - both deadwood so why not save money

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Seriously?

        Ward DGW this week and next week.

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

          Ward has averaged 1PPG over his last 12 matches in a run that he has played villa, sunderland, west brom and bournemouth in. 4 x 1 is still only 4 points.

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            NOR (H) EVE (H)

            McShane managed 12 points last season when Hull had a DGW against 2 tough opponents. Anything can happen 😀

      2. Dre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's a bench boost 34 team

    2. Cowboy John
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sakho > Gabriel ?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Already have Bellerin, I feel like 3 Liverpool is a must over these coming weeks. Also is Gabriel nailed?

        1. Cowboy John
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not nailed but very few are. Three Arsenal players looks a must given their fixtures.

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Very true indeed, but the fact that Sahko is more nailed + Liverpool have an extra game over Arsenal makes things difficult to sell him. Liverpools fixtures do look good as well.

            1. Cowboy John
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Fair enough - it just seemed the most pain-free way to save that bit of money. Good luck this week, whatever you decide. 🙂

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

      Sahko > Moreno
      Ward > Souaré
      Coutinho > Firmino
      Barkley > Lennon

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Moreno started only 2 off the last 4 though 🙁
        Souare also not nailed? Why did he play only 45 minutes a couple weeks back?
        Is Firm fit? If he is then 😀
        I don't really fancy Lennon too much, I can be convinced though!

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

          Just giving you options to shave 0.1.

          You'll have to wait until the pressers to find out about Firmino. Personally I wouldn't drop any of them.

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah it is really frustrating. I would happily drop Ward for Souare if I knew his position was safe 🙁

            Darmian has played 82, 83 and 90 minutes in his last 3 and he can save me 1.1 million which is why I suggested it. What ever move I do will be a risk 🙁

    4. Link
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bellerin > Kos?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I can only sell Bellerin for 6.0, Kosc is 6.2

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

      easy Ward-> Souare

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

    A. Mahrez + Martial (safe)
    B. Sturridge and Lingard (risky)

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

      A

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

        Boringggggg.

        Thanks 🙂

  16. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    For 33

    Hennesey (NOR, EVE)
    Simpson (sun) Monreal (whu) Wimmer (MUN)
    Sanchez (whu) Bolasie (NOR, EVE), Mahrez (sun) Payet (ARS)
    Aguero (WBA) Lukaku (wat, cpl) Ighalo (EVE)

    Hart* Lingard (tot) Williams (CHE) Wolly (liv)

    Thoughts?

    I plan to do Bolasie and Wolly/Wimmer to Firmino and Kosc for -4 next week.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good man!

      I'd personally play Hart though.. DGW or not, injured or not..

      Lukaku(C)? or something more adventurous?

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

        Hah, Aye its something i'll decide nearer to the time 🙂

        More adventurous 😉

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Mise freisin mo chara..

          There kun only be one choice this week for me!

          Although a certain Chilean is tempting...

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

            Mahrez away to Sunderland and Bolasie too 🙂

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              I was looking at Mahrez too! had him as vice for a few hours..

              ....Gradel > Bolasie 😉 😉

  17. HammersFan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks for the replies above, always planned to keep Kane but might take a risk and bench him this week?

    Lennon Bolasie Coutinho Silva Payet
    Aguero Lukaku(TC)

    Kane

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

      If you're keeping Kane I would'nt bench. Would rather bench Coutinho or Silva who will probably have their minutes managed for PSG/Dortmund

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

        Yea true forgot that thanks, maybe one of those 2 then

    2. HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Silva and Bolaise > Sanchez and Iwobi with 2 frees for 34

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

      I'd bench Silva or even Payet before Kane

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

        Yea leanng towards Silva, will become Sanchez next week anyway and has the least ownership plus Europe game

  18. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning guys (& girls),
    **ADVICE DESPERATELY NEEDED**
    I don't make a habit of posting my full team on here, but I have today as I have hit a brick wall.
    If you were me what would strategy would you use on this team? for the next few weeks (when to play WC / TC / hits suggestions? Firmino doubt? will he be fit for GW34? Ozil going stale? is Kane/Alli worth keeping over DGWers? aaaaaaaahhhhh!!
    Bare in mind I have no BB Chip;

    1FT (0.7m itb):

    Henn // Elliot(inj)
    Bellerin // VVD // Dier // Daniels // Simpson
    Ozil // Firmino(i) // Payet // Mahrez // Alli
    Lukaku // Kun // Kane
    .

    Advice greatly appreciated chaps 🙂

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

      You're asking for a lot of advice there. Narrow down your choices and make some decisions first.

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

        It's all getting too much for me Dre.

        Its taking over my life.

        basically, what should my next move be with my team is all I'm asking.

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Teams OK. I have no BB too so will WC next week. Hoping the big guns come through this week especially as many have dropped some to play the WC.

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

      I'd probably WC now and use TC on Sanchez in 34. Then use your 2FT's to get 11 out for 35.

  19. Dr. Agabuse
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Iwobi is a huge risk for the DGW, no matter his performances of late

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      but then again it might pay of-

      Bellerin Lingard or Smalling Iwobi?

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

        Problem is if he's out GW35 - awkward to shoehorn in a replacement

  20. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    New audience, new suggestions. Any thoughts on this wc team lads?

    Mignolet Robles
    Clyne smalling Gabriel Simpson Delaney
    Sanchez ozil coutinho payet Lennon
    Kun lukaku rashford

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

      Rashford interesting pick. You think he can hold off Rooney/Martial?

  21. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet, Ward and Mitrovich

    or

    Smalling, Lanzini and Martial

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

      B

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

      B

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B but be wary with too many 35blankers

  22. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So.... who else is looking at Lukaku -> Sturridge next week?

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

      Aguero -> Sturridge GW37 for me, I think.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ah but (NEW, swa)...

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

          I'd need at least a -4 anyway, so I'll just have to hope Firmino gets the job done.

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

      Why put these ideas in my head 😆

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Because it's SO MUCH FUN 😈

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I am, as part of my wild card.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You gave me the idea sir.

        Best of luck on the 15th by the way, rooting for ya! 🙂
        Will craic open the poitin that eve!

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

        What you got Doos...?

        I will post a scenario below...

    4. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure I can spare the 1m. Will probably be doing Barkley > Lallana & Rojo/Bolasie > Clyne/Nasri

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

      I'm looking at a team with Sturridge in from this week.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        If I had him this week I'd captain him... would be silly to sell Lukaku at the moment though imo.. Might lose him for the DGW34 alright.

        Kane could very conceivably do well v United at home..
        Kun is captaincy material v West Brom at home..

        But god do I want studge.

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

          But does Klopp want to play him for two games?

  23. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else playing the WC next week and finding the wait becoming even more unbearable by the hour?

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

    Any glaring errors with this WC team

    Mignolet Hennessy
    Bellerin Gabriel Sahko Darmian Janmaat
    Sanchez Payet Coutinho Lennon Lanzini
    Aguero Lukaku Martial

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

      Janmaat Hennessy -> Darlow Ward and save 0.8m

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

      Worried about Darmian...going ddg and robles instead tho 35 is a headache....

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solid

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sakho, Darmian and Janmaat are pretty egregious ...

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

          BAPS

  25. Trovsmash
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Comes down to this decision next week for DGW 34 -

    A. Deeney & Bolasie >> Martial and Cout (means keeping Lennon all the way through)

    B. Original plan which was - Bolasie & Lennon to Cout and Firm

    A. Is essentially admitting i made a mistake with Deeney, but im ok with that

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

    Unfortunately my WC needs a City defender. Money not a problem.
    Which one? Ta.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ah. There is the big problem. Take a chance on Hart.

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

        Needs to be a defender Doos.
        It's part of my foolhardy plan to max on the doubles!

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

        Hart + Robles + Iwobi + Gabriel solve a lot of problems

        Hart Robles
        Smalling Gabriel Sakho Simpson Jagielka/Reid
        Sanchez Couthino Payet Iwobi Alli
        Aguero Lukaku Martial

        Martial -> Kane GW35

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

          I've already got the others except Hart 🙂
          Ta though.

  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A team for Swinging Skinflints:

    Mignolet**^, Robles**
    Monreal*^, Gabriel*^, Reid**, Azpilicueta*^, Simpson^
    Sánchez*^, Coutinho**^, Payet**, Lanzini**, Iwobi*^
    Agüero*^, Kane^, Lukaku**

    Lukaku to Origi next week - or Sturridge if affordable.

    Plenty of Doublers, Captains, and a sound 11(433) in 35. 😉

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

      Nice.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good draft!

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

      4 ARS?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Didn't even notice.. Damn Iwobi!

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How many Arsenal here?

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ah. Walker instead of Monreal, then.

  28. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If you're looking at a palace defender (which I wouldn't personally advise) Ward does not look the route to go down. He has 12 points in his last 12 games at 1PPG average, whereas Dann and Delaney have both scored 26 points , just over 2PPG, due to their attacking threat. Delaney for price and form would look the choice route if you have real DGW fever and need a spot filling.

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

      You could look at it as Dann & Delaney have already 'used up' their points and Ward is still 'due'...?

  29. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How nailed are:
    Mangala
    Darmian?

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

      50 and 70 % I reckon...

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

      Mangala appears to be 100% nailed until Kompany returns (looking like GW35)

      Darmian - noone knows what goes on inside LVGs head but he likes full back rotation and taking off defenders inside 60 mins. wouldn't go there.

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

      Not very I'm afraid.

    4. Super Frank
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      85% till Kompany is back
      70%

  30. getfunky
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    First look at WCs & I'm very surprised to see so many of you are ditching Kane, he's cored 43 pts in four games! form>fixtures even when there's two of them.

    So those of you getting rid, will you be able to get him back in? or is the intention to leave him out for the rest of the season?

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

      Lose for Man u and doubles. Back for West Brom....

    2. ArseneWanger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping money in the bank to get him back in GW35 (Martial > Kane).