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5 April 2016 1559 comments
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After rolling out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personnel, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 33 lineups.

Newcastle

Starting XI: Darlow; Janmaat, Mbemba, Taylor, Anita (Mitrovic 62); Townsend, Tiote (Perez 46), Shelvey, Sissoko; Wijnaldum; Cisse.

  • Rafael Benitez made five changes for the trip to Norwich, with Karl Darlow replacing the injured Rob Elliot in goal, while Steven Taylor, Vurnon Anita, Cheick Tiote and Papiss Cisse came in for Jamaal Lascelles, Ayoze Perez, Aleksandar Mitrovic and the suspended Jack Colback.
  • Benitez stuck with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tiote partnering Jonjo Shelvey in the double-pivot, while Andros Townsend, Georginio Wijnaldum and Moussa Sissoko formed the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Cisse. Taylor started alongside Chancel Mbemba in central defence, with Anita filling in at left-back for the Magpies.
  • Benitez made a change at the break after his side conceding just before half-time, with Perez introduced in place of Tiote. That substitution saw Wijnaldum drop in alongside Shelvey in central midfield, with Perez moving into the number ten role. Benitez then made another positive change, with Mitrovic coming on in place of Anita. That substitution saw Sissoko move to left-back, with Perez drifting out to the left, forming more of a conventional 4-4-2 system.
  • With Fabricio Coloccini back in training as he recovers from a calf injury, Taylor is likely to drop to the bench this week. Elsewhere in defence, Paul Dummett (hamstring) is still facing a race against time to feature in the Gameweek 34 matches. Jack Colback will be back from suspension for the Swansea match though, so he or Anita appear likely to fill in at left-back. With the Magpies now needing to go out and win matches, Benitez may well start Wijnaldum alongside Shelvey in central midfield to try and get as many attack-minded players on the pitch, with the possibility of starting two centre forwards in Cisse and Mitrovic. The latter didn’t start on Saturday but after scoring twice off the bench, he looks very likely to be named in the first XI for both matches in Gameweek 34.

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

Norwich

Starting XI: Ruddy; Wisdom, Bennett, Klose, Olsson; Jarvis (Redmond 75), Howson, O’Neil, Brady; Naismith (Hoolahan 81); Mbokani (Jerome 85).

  • Alex Neil made three alterations from the team that beat West Brom 1-0 for the visit of Norwich to Carrow Road, with Andre Wisdom coming in for the injured Russell Martin, while Ryan Bennett and Steven Naismith replaced Sebastian Bassong and Patrick Bamford.
  • Having used a 4-4-2 formation at West Brom, Neil decided to opt for a 4-2-3-1 system on Saturday. Matt Jarvis (right), Naismith (number ten) and Robbie Brady (left) formed the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Dieumerci Mbokani. Wisdom slotted in at right-back for the Canaries, with Bennett partnering Timm Klose in central defence.
  • All three of Neil’s substitutions came during the final 15 minutes, with Nathan Redmond, Wes Hoolahan and Cameron Jerome providing fresh legs in place of Jarvis, Naismith and Mbokani in straight swaps.
  • If Martin shakes off a minor knock, he could return to the starting XI at Crystal Palace on Saturday in place of Wisdom at right-back. Hoolahan and Bamford provide alternatives to Naismith in either the 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formations, but following the 3-2 win over Newcastle, the Scot looks favourite to retain his starting berth at Selhurst Park.

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

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Van Dijk, Fonte, Bertrand; Soares, Clasie (Austin 73), Wanyama, Targett (Tadic 46); Davis (Ward-Prowse 73), Mane; Pelle.

  • Ronald Koeman made four changes for the trip to Leicester, with Cedric Soares, Matt Targett, Victor Wanyama and Sadio Mane replacing Cuco Martina, Oriol Romeu, Dusan Tadic and the injured Shane Long.
  • Koeman switched from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 3-4-2-1 system for the trip to the league leaders, with Targett and Soares operating as wing-backs. Wanyama partnered Jordy Clasie in central midfield, with Steven Davis and Sadio Mane playing in the central attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Graziano Pelle.
  • With the change in formation not paying dividends in the first-half, Koeman made a change at the break, with Tadic coming on for Targett, seeing Saints switch back to a 4-2-3-1 formation. Tadic was stationed on the left flank, with Mane on the right and Davis in the number ten role. The Dutch boss then threw caution to the wind with his side still a goal down with 17 minutes remaining, introducing Charlie Austin for Clasie, with James Ward-Prowse replacing Davis. Southampton ended in a traditional 4-4-2, then, with Pelle and Austin up front, while Ward-Prowse partnered Wanyama in central midfield.
  • The make-up of Saints’ starting XI largely depends on what formation Koeman looks to start with. With a home clash against Newcastle up next, he could well revert back to a 4-2-3-1, meaning Tadic could earn a recall out wide. Targett could miss out, then, while Martina or Maya Yoshida could challenge Soares for the starting berth at right-back given the Portuguese defender’s strengths lie in his attacking threat.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back/Right Wing-Back, Flanks, Strikers

Stoke

Starting XI: Haugaard; Bardsley, Cameron, Wollscheid, Pieters; Imbula, Whelan (Ireland 81); Afellay, Bojan (Diouf 74), Arnautovic; Joselu.

  • Mark Hughes made three changes for the home clash against Swansea, with Jakob Haugaard replacing the injured Jack Butland in goal, while Erik Pieters and Bojan came in for Marc Muniesa and the injured Jon Walters.
  • Bojan slotted into the number ten role for the Potters, with Ibrahim Afellay moving to the right of the three attacking midfield positions in Hughes’ standard 4-2-3-1 formation. Pieters started in his usual position at left-back.
  • With Bojan lacking match fitness having not featured much in the first-team of late, he only lasted 74 minutes before being replaced by Mame Biram Diouf. The Senegal international was stationed on the right wing, with Afellay moving into the number ten role. Stephen Ireland was then introduced in place of Glenn Whelan, who had been struggling with a back injury prior to Saturday’s match, with 10 minutes left on the clock.
  • Should Ryan Shawcross be fit for Sunday’s trip to Liverpool, he would likely replace Geoff Cameron in central defence. Likewise, although Xherdan Shaqiri (thigh) remains a major doubt, he’s another who would likely earn a recall if fully fit. Diouf or Peter Crouch may push for a recall in place of Joselu as the central striker should Hughes look to freshen up his forward line.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Right Wing, Strikers

Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Yedlin, Kaboul, Kone, van Aanholt; Kirchhoff; Borini, Cattermole, M’Vila, Khazri (N’Doye 82); Defoe.

  • Sam Allardyce only made one adjustment from the starting XI that took to the field for the Tyne-Wear derby for the visit of West Brom to the Stadium of Light, with Lee Cattermole coming in for Jack Rodwell.
  • Big Sam kept faith in the 4-1-4-1 formation, with Cattermole stationed alongside Yann M’Vila in central midfield.
  • Allardyce only made one substitution, with Dame N’Doye introduced in a straight swap for Wahbi Khazri with only eight minutes remaining as the Black Cats searched for that elusive winning goal.
  • Allardyce looks to have a fairly settled starting XI right now, with Cattermole and Rodwell seemingly battling it out for one central midfield berth. N’Doye offers an alternative to Khazri and Fabio Borini out wide, and may push for a recall for the home clash against Leicester on Sunday.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks

Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Naughton (Taylor 82); Cork, Britton (Montero 61), Fer; Sigurdsson; Gomis (Paloschi 71), Routledge.

  • Head coach Francesco Guidolin made three alterations for the trip to the Britannia, with Kyle Naughton, Leon Britton and Wayne Routledge starting in place of Stephen Kingsley, Ki Sung-yeung and Modou Barrow.
  • Having started with a 4-3-2-1 formation against Aston Villa last time out, Guidolin reverted back to a midfield diamond against Stoke. Britton started at the base of the diamond, with Jack Cork and Leroy Fer on the sides and Gylfi Sigurdsson at the tip behind the front pairing of Routledge and Bafetimbi Gomis. Naughton slotted in at left-back for the Swans.
  • With the Welsh side trailing 2-0, Guidolin made an attacking substitution on the hour mark, with Jefferson Montero coming on for Britton. That change saw Swansea switch to a 4-2-3-1 system, with Montero on the left flank and Routledge on the right, leaving Cork and Fer at the base of midfield. Alberto Paloschi then replaced Gomis as the lone striker with 20 minutes left on the clock, with Guidolin’s final change seeing Neil Taylor replace Naughton at left-back in a straight swap.
  • With the Italian coach still stating his belief that his side still need another three points to be safe from relegation, it’s probably unlikely that Montero will push for a starting berth despite a hugely positive contribution off the bench. A midfield diamond remains the likely formation to start against Chelsea on Sunday, with Ki Sung-yeung perhaps an option to replace either Britton or Fer in the starting XI. Paloschi may also push Gomis for a starting berth in attack after scoring his second goal for the club on Saturday. Barrow didn’t feature after picking up a slight knock while on international duty, but he could challenge Routledge for a starting position this weekend after turning out for the reserves last night. Andre Ayew (ankle) may also be close to a return, although he may have to be patient to return to the starting XI. Taylor has been struggling with a few minor niggles over the last few weeks, but the Wales international should start against Chelsea at left-back.

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

Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose; Dier, Dembele; Heung-Min Son (Chadli 66), Alli (Mason 88), Eriksen; Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino only made one adjustment fro the trip to Anfield, with Heung-Min Son coming in for the injured Erik Lamela.
  • Son was stationed on the right of the three advanced midfield players in Pochettino’s standard 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • The South Korean was the first player to be replaced, with Nacer Chadli coming on in a straight swap shortly after the hour mark. Ryan Mason provided fresh legs for the final few minutes, replacing Dele Alli.
  • Lamela missed out against Liverpool due to a slight knock, but he could well be fit to face Man United on Sunday, and start on the right of the three attacking midfield positions. Jan Vertonghen may also be close to a return for Sunday’s match, with the Belgian nearing full fitness following a knee injury. Kevin Wimmer’s run as a regular starter in central defence could be coming to an end, then.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Right Wing

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Nyom, Prodl, Cathcart, Ake; Capoue (Anya 40), Watson, Suarez; Abdi (Guedioura 68), Deeney; Ighalo (Amrabat 46).

  • Quique Sanchez Flores made three changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Stoke, with Sebastian Prodl, Ben Watson and Almen Abdi replacing Miguel Britos, Valon Behrami and Jurado.
  • Flores opted for a 4-4-1-1 formation at the Emirates, with Abdi (right) and Etienne Capoue (left) stationed out wide. Watson started alongside Mario Suarez in the engine room, while Prodl partnered Craig Cathcart in central defence.
  • Ikechi Anya was brought on after 40 minutes with Capoue struggling to make any impact as a left-sided midfielder. Odion Ighalo was then replaced by Nordin Amrabat at half-time, with Flores’ final change seeing Adlene Guedioura replace Abdi out wide on the right with just over 20 minutes remaining.
  • Behrami missed out due to illness, but looks certain to feature during double Gameweek 34. Britos was dropped to the bench on Saturday, but following the 4-0 defeat, could well return in place of Prodl. The likes of Amrabat and Jurado could also push for recalls out wide or in the attacking midfield positions depending on what formation Flores looks to use, but with the Hornets struggling for form and with very few players likely to play both matches in the double Gameweek due to Watford facing a crucial FA Cup semi-final on April 24, it probably looks best to avoid their players for those using their wildcards this week.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks

West Brom

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Chester; Sandro, Yacob; Gardner (McClean 71), Fletcher, Berahino (Leko 79); Rondon (Anichebe 82).

  • Tony Pulis made two changes from the side that lost 1-0 to Norwich, with James Chester and Sandro replacing Jonas Olsson and Stephane Sessegnon in the starting XI.
  • Chester started at left-back for the Baggies, while Sandro partnered Claudio Yacob at the base of midfield in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Darren Fletcher, Craig Gardner and Saido Berahino formed a narrow attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Salomon Rondon.
  • Pulis’ first substitution came with 20 minutes remaining, with James McClean coming on in place of Gardner. Jonathan Leko was then handed his Premier League debut in place of Berahino eight minutes later, with Pulis’ final change seeing Victor Anichebe come on in a straight swap for Rondon as the lone striker.
  • Olsson was an unused substitute on Saturday, but had been a doubt before the match due to a slight niggle. He could push for a recall in place of Chester at left-back, then, although Craig Dawson and Gareth McAuley look the most nailed on defenders when it comes to the Baggies’ double Gameweek 34. Sandro earned a recall against Sunderland, but Sessegnon or McClean could push for starts out wide, meaning Darren Fletcher may revert back to a deeper role in the coming weeks. Berahino and Rondon look fairly certain of their places in the side, and should feature for the majority of the two matches in Gameweek 34.

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

West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Antonio, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Kouyate, Noble (Obiang 80); Emenike (Carroll 60), Lanzini, Payet; Sakho (Valencia 69).

  • Slaven Bilic only made one alteration for the home clash against Crystal Palace, with Emmanuel Emenike starting in place of Enner Valencia.
  • Emenike started on the right of the three advanced midfield positions in Bilic’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, with Dimitri Payet (number ten) and Manuel Lanzini (left) providing support for line striker Diafra Sakho.
  • Emenike was substituted on the hour mark, though, with Andy Carroll taking his place. That change saw Carroll operate as the lone striker, with Sakho moving out to the right flank, although he was replaced shortly after by Valencia. Bilic’s final change was made with 10 minutes left, with Pedro Obiang taking over from Mark Noble in the middle of the park as Bilic looked for some fresher legs after the Hammers were reduced to 10-men following Cheikhou Kouyate’s dismissal.
  • Kouyate has successfully appealed his three-match ban and is available for selection for the weekend visit of Arsenal. James Tomkins was named among the substitutes on Saturday, and may be ready to return to the starting XI this weekend. Sam Byram and James Collins also look in line to return to contention, which would allow Michail Antonio to finally return to his favoured position on the right wing. In defence, then, only Aaron Cresswell looks totally assured of his place, particularly should the Hammers advance in the FA Cup. For the double Gameweek, Payet and Lanzini look the most secure attacking options, with rotation also possible in the forward areas with Carroll and Valencia both fully.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Right Wing, Central Striker

  1. Link
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Payet-less WC team. Madness?

    That mid looks damn fine though.... and makes 35 much more manageable.

    Robles - Darlow
    Smalling - Moreno - Gabriel - Delaney - Simpson
    Sanchez - Ozil - Coutinho - KDB - Lanzini
    Aguero - Lukaku - Mitrovic

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      The thing is, I can't see the point in not having Payet.

      1. Link
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Says the horse who is ditching Aguero?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Because he frees up so much money, so much. Payet is excellent value.
          He won't get rotated unlike KDB.

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I would rather Payet over Coutinho and KDB

      1. Link
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        The endless tinkering is killing me. Coutinho/KDB game in 35 is what I'm thinking about.

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        This.

    3. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      If I had to pick one player to have between now and the end of the season, that player would be Payet.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Me too.

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      probs the best wc i've seen on here. your team must have amazing value

      PAYET has to be included. get rid of coutinho or kdb if need be. not only does payet have a dgw, hes one of the more in form players in the prem. crazy to leave him out tbh

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        looks like average value team to me and similar to all the others posted.

        1. Link
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Thanks Annie - totally killed my vibe.

          Yes, very average team value

  2. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Ahh, I can't take it, I have to get rid of Aguero, it just feels so wrong with him in there.

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      don't do it

      really, don't

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      ...come again?

      ...you're going to make this far too easy to overtake you.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        It feels so wrong having him. Last time I got rid everyone told me not to and it worked out like a dream.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          That was last time..

          This is KdB, Silva & Kun all fit for WBA and STO at home, chasing CL places....

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Damn, thats a bloody good argument.
            Got convinced out of captaining Bellerin though. Its driven me round the bend.

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Bellerin was my Vice last week.. We should have gone for it! 😛

              Considered Coleman this week, but reverting back to Kun.

        2. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I sold him for Costa for 26, that worked out fantastically. But I really don't see it working this time.

    3. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      you're just doing everyone else a favour tbh

  3. Respect My Authoritah
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    For gw33 only:

    A) Jags + Bolasie
    B) Lovren + Iwobi + 8

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      B

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

        Yeah, leaning that way, sadly. 8 points is just too much

  4. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    RMWCT 0.0ITB

    Robles-Darlow
    Bellerin-Smalling-Delaney-Sakho-Olsson
    Sanchez-KDB-Coutinho-Lenon-Iwobi
    Aguero-Lukaku-Martial

    Suggestions please ?

    1. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'd rather have Firmino than KDB to free up some funds which you could use to upgrade your goalkeepers for example.

      1. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers

  5. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    So is Monreal definitely nailed or will Gibbs pinch a start?

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

      The latter

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      There's always the risk.

    3. Shaw must go on
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      he´s nailed!!!!! Played 90m in all games except 2!!!where i´m from that´s called nailed....

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      plot twist monreal plays both games and rests vs sunderland

  6. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Palace defender. Is it worth it?

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

      Nope

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah, I think so. Pretty big upside for minimal outlay. Don't really see how punting on Delaney could go wrong tbh

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        2, 2, 2, 1, 0.

        Exactly how it can go wrong 😀

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          4 points for a defender in one GW isn't too shabby I wouldn't say

        2. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I think you're banking on a CS in the norwich game. If norwich score all goes tits up.

          1. Milner4eva
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Man U attack is insipid, and Arsenal are always good for an off game. I really reckon it has a chance of paying off

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Enjoy their stalwart defending 😉

              1. Milner4eva
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                haha, can't wait to see what happens tbh, not saying that they would normally be fantastic FPL choices or anything, I just think they offer great value with their doubles

        3. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Which adds up 7 points in 2 games. Not bad 3.5 ppg

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Could also be

            Nor = 1 or 2 points
            Eve = 1 point
            Ars = -1 point
            mun = 1 point.

            gives 2 or 3 points over the two DGWs.

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Delaney red card in the 1st game

        It could go wrong, as could many things. It's whether you think the potential rewards outweigh the risk

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          yeah, there's always a risk, but it feels minimal this time

    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      It is worth it to an extent but I just can't seem to justify dropping any of my current defenders

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Delaney or simpson for instance?

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Simpson for me

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            He does have a nice fixture gw35 but its four games vs two.

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Simpson 100% imo.

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers, palace aren't doing CSs at all mind but I don't think leicester will get one this week either. If I kept simpson it would be more for his gw35 fixture.

        3. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          If you're on WC, both

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            It's one or the other.

    4. Japan Boy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'm going for Henessey, should get some save points at least

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Erm, check his history

    5. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Very much so. DGWs are destined to throw up some total surprises.

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        This - history has shown us that when doubles come round, anything can happen. And with a double double, thats all the more true

    6. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      you'll get more points from a fuchs cleanie + baps

    7. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      if anything, scott dann. goal threat

  7. okan58
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Hennessey
    Bellerin - Alderweireld - Daniels - Fuchs
    Mahrez - Alli - Payet
    Lukaku (c) - Kane - Aguero
    Subs: De Gea, Cresswell, Firmino and Arnautovic.

    1FT
    Bank: 1.9.

    -
    How do you find the team for the next gameweek? Should I change something?

    1. Shaw must go on
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      no gk for week35

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      henny out, mignolet or robles in

  8. #Swish41
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Bottomed Guys!

    A. DDG / Sakho/Moreno (are either nailed?)
    B. Mignolet / Darmian

    I am leaning towards A, with Sakho...

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A with Sakho.

      1. #Swish41
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers Mate

    2. Relaxing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A with Sakho

  9. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Who to pick from those?

    A- DDG (doubling up with Smalling)

    B- Hart.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      DDG. I trust the Utd defence way more.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Their stats are much worse.. conceding more big chances than nearly anyone else..

        City's are quite impressive actually.

        However, DDG > Hart, so that plays a part too..

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I sort of don't do stats. DDG just saves everything with those spindly legs anyway!

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Fair enough 🙂 not a bad shout, he's some keeper!

            I loved your KdB reasoning yesterday by the way 😀

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              😀

    2. #Swish41
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      DDG for me, much better fix (unless you are short for 35, where Hart would play)

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        other Keeper is Darlow, but playing Hart will be much better in GW35.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hart for me.

    4. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A

  10. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Things achieved so far on week off work.

    Treated decking. Fixed hanging basket holders that came down over winter.
    Picked up dog poos. Cut grass. Made a seat for decking out of pallets, it looks a bit crap though. Had some G&Ts.

    Still have TC on Bolasie.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Not sure that last one counts as an achievement 😛

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        The absolute glory if it comes off. I'm finding it very difficult to resist.

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

          Norwich's recent defensive stats may put you off!

    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Sounds like you'll need another week off after all that!

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        3 days in Berlin. Going Friday morning. Me and her, no kids 😎

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          * Bellerin

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            I felt like having 3 days in Bellerin after that 14 pointer at the WE 😀

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              ewwwww

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      lovely

    4. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      cut grass and dog poo is one task

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Fair enough. It was a lot of poo though. 2 big doggies.

  11. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Is it madness to get Townsed for 5th mid spot? Decent stats, ck duties and average position is second highest in last two Newcastle games. Bit pricey though

    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      he's looked non existant in my opinion, i'd say it's Mitrovic or nada

    2. Japan Boy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Don't think it's madness at all. Everyone on here is suggesting to have more or less the exact same team. Could be a nice punt

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I also remember everyone suggesting to buy Fuchs too, and Siggy, and Arnie... All worked out pretty well

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Pre-season template didn't work out though - we were all ranked 2m after about 5 GWs

          1. Jøssy ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Oh don't scare me Jarvish!! You're very right though 😐

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      How dare you stray away from the template - stone the heretic.

    4. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      With so many better options out there (Lanzini, Antonio), then yes I think it is

    5. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks all

  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Is Mangala nailed/worth it over say Jagielka?

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      yes for sure

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        why so dfroes?

        1. dfroes
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Last 3 City games only suffered 1 goal against United and that was harsh.

          Mangala nailed on until Kompany is back, so 100% in the DGW

          Beside, Everton doesn´t know how to keep a cleensheat

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            cheers bud

    2. Relaxing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'm going to get him or clichy (depending on the lineup of the psg game) for 33

  13. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Firmino or Lallana for LP DGW?

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Firmino

    2. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Firmino

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      firmino easy

    4. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      What's LP?

  14. dfroes
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    A) wij and martial

    or

    b) Mata and Mitrovic

    Opinions?

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A

      1. dfroes
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I´m inclined to that. thanks

  15. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Hey all, any help with this team is appreciated.
    WC used last week
    Robles - Darlow
    Dann - Simpson- Gabriel- Bellerin- Ivan
    Mahrez - Willian- Coutinho- Ozil- Payet
    Kun - Kane - Lukaku

    Currently thinking of
    A) Willian > Bolasie
    B) Willian > Barkley or Lennon
    C) Kane > Martial
    D) both A and B/C for -4
    (Is Sanchez worth trying to squeeze in for Ozil?)
    Thanks!

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A) only

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks. That's where I'm leaning

  16. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    is that supposed to be a pocket watch on shelveys arm in the picture?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Looks like it - probably the time his kid was born or summat cringe like that

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        that will be it, couldn't work out how 33 fitted in

        1. Hooky
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          33 is obviously the number of shots it takes him to score a goal

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      It's a horcrux.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        😆 . You're a wizard IM

      2. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        is that harry potter stuff? that's what I thought at first, it looked like Disney cartoon floaty numbers

  17. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    so Hart might play tomorrow? Excellent

  18. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Who are WCers gonna replace bolasie with after this game week ?

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Wij or Mata for me

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Lanzini

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Might leave him in for 34 and use the transfer in 35 to get closer to 11.

    4. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nice , hoping he blanks

  19. bantamdave
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I seem to be hitting the brick wall of uncertainty.

    The question is on WC:

    Aguero v Kane.

    Initially, I am only considering GW 33-35 and am deciding between cost, form, captaincy options, gametime minutes and which makes me most nervous not to keep.

    So cost. The difference in price is £3.4m. Potential 'upgrade' across goalkeeping/defence /midfield positions. Or just monies for the sake of it.

    Form. In last 10 games. Kane 10 goals, 1 assist, 11 BP v Aguero 9 goals, 1 assist, 9 BP.

    Captaincy option. Simply comes down to GW35 when Aguero - Stoke home vs Kane - WBA home. GW33/34 are decided for myself.

    Gametime minutes. Across the 3 gameweeks, I expect Kane to get 280 minutes (3 x 90 minutes plus injury time). So what of Aguero. Similar, more or less? 70 minutes on average per game equates to that of Kane.

    Nerves. Bloody 'eck both make me nervous not owning.

    So, what other considerations am I failing to think about??

    Thanks, all.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Who are your other two forwards then?

      1. bantamdave
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Romelu and Martial.

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Presumably you'll be getting City coverage if you decide on Kane?

          1. bantamdave
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Yeah option available is KDB and/or Silva.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Madness to go without Kun for dgw but after that is whole different thing

      1. bantamdave
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I wholly understand the sentiment but the remainder of the season will not just be defined by GW34.

        Some short sighted transfers this week. Example in principle: Liverpool double defence

  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    My entire wc team keeps going round the same loop

    Kirchoff and a floating FT

    or

    Delaney and a hit

    1. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Kirchoff and a FT

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Kirchhoff + FT

  21. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Assume most of us will have 3 Arsenal players. Are you tripling up on any other team? Everton, Man City, Liverpool?

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nah, doubling on LEI, CPL, EVE and LIV but only tripling on ARS

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Triple Pool Everton and Arsenal for me

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I d go newcastle instead of big teams , smallest teams brings lot points in dgw

      1. dfroes
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        agree. besides theyre fighting against relegation.. we saw that countless times: wigan, leicester even qpr when they got relegated.

        They fight till the end

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          eh aston villa didnt

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Funny thing is, I think they did 😆

      2. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I love facts like this

        1. Jøssy ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Imagined ones?

          1. Ha.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            They are the best kind

    4. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nope. I don't trust any other team to perform

    5. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Triple Everton only. i like to diversify

    6. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      triple arsenal, pool ,evrton, Newcastle, palace and whu

    7. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      If Hart's back, I might be tempted to triple ManC.

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        This what I am thinking too

    8. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Tripling on Liverpool, Arsenal and maybe United

    9. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      U

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Oops, not sure how I managed that. Utd as it stands, but I'm not happy about having Lingard, I'm 0.2 off Lanzini. Others are Smalling and Martial.

  22. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Is soaure (palace) nailed?

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      yes.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Cool cheers. I should have been aiming for delaney but I forgot to remove targett the other night and mugged myself out of 0.1m.....grr!!

        1. dfroes
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          actually i like souare more than delaney.. souare can put some good crosses sometimes

    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      nailed

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I had him for ages so kept an eye on him. He's had some very ropey performances and got sent off too.
      Hauled off on 45 after one shocker.
      Delaney is safer, imo.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        wont be able to squeeze to delaney with current draft.

  23. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I know this is basically the same thing but thoughts on which one could potentionally net more points, or at least has more security?

    A. DDG + Jagielka
    B. Robles + Smalling

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

      B gives you more flexibility.

      A is slightly more nailed on

  24. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    rmt please

    robles darlow

    sakho simpson delaney jags gabriel

    lanzini coutinho firmino KDB sanchez

    martial lukaku aguero

    1. dfroes
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      jags to darmian

    2. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      How about this?

      DDG Darlow
      Smalling Rojo Mangala Bellerin Sakho
      Sánchez Firmino Coutinho Iwobi Payet
      Mitrovic Aguero Lukaku

      0.0 ITB

  25. DGWjegy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    i need to know when kompany will be back

    manlaga is so tempping for 33,dgw and 35

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Kompany won't be back for then I don't think. No sure if city will get a CS in either of the GW34 fixtures though.

      1. dfroes
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        they will against chelsea.

      2. dfroes
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        and also against wba and stoke

    2. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      +1

    3. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He could be bakck for Stoke game

  26. Team Zissou
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Clearer repost in the hope of a reply:

    Would you prefer a defence of:

    A)

    DDG. Migs.
    Bellerin. Kosc. Smalling. Clyne. Jagielka.
    With Mitrovic

    B)

    Robles. Darlow.
    Bellerin. Kosc. Smalling. Salvo. Nylon/Ward.
    With Kane

    Thanks

    1. Team Zissou
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Salvo = Sakho

    2. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A

    3. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A

  27. C-Lowe
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho or Ozil for the next couple weeks?

    1. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Coutinho x1000

    2. Team Zissou
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Depends if you have Sanchez

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Kozel

    4. Jersey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ozil

      Arsenal have no other competitions, and are chasing Spurs and Leicester.
      Ozil should get all 3 games.

      'pool have 2 Europe League fixtures mixed in. Coutinho is a rotation risk
      because of it.

  28. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Who should I bring in with my FT this week?

    A) Man City defender
    B) Bolasie

  29. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    My gut says Coleman will be a sneaky good pick the next 2 weeks.

    Could backfire though as it means I can't have Smalling or Otamendi.

    1. Team Zissou
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Would rather have Smalling

  30. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    janmaat or simpson?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Simpson