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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 35

We delve into the data this evening in our first members article of the week. Chelsea’s midfielders arrive under analysis after their 4-1 mauling of Bournemouth, whilst we also check in on Sunderland’s top scorer and Liverpool’s displays at both ends of the pitch ahead of double Gameweek 37.

13 shots on target by Daniel Sturridge in his last six outings is second only to Harry Kane’s 16. Having finally proved his fitness under Jurgen Klopp, Sturridge has racked up five goals and two assists from Gameweek 31 onwards, averaging an effort on goal every 18.7 minutes – quicker than both Kane (20 minutes) and Sergio Aguero (25.6), for example. Sturridge – who played 93 minutes less than Kane over the featured period – is also second only to the Spurs frontman for total attempts (25 to 28) and has managed just two efforts in the box fewer (16 to 18) ahead of Liverpool’s double Gameweek 37.

6 efforts inside the opposition box by Shane Long was more than any player in the Gameweek. Southampton’s trip to Villa saw Graziano Pelle’s run of six successive starts surprisingly come to an end as Ronald Koeman opted for the pacey Republic of Ireland international as the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1 set-up instead. Long also led the way for touches inside the box (17) in the Gameweek and played a part in the Saints’ three strikes, courtesy of a goal and two assists, to take his tally to two goals and four assists in his last four league outings. When comparing the two strikers, the more mobile Long clearly thrives on the road – he betters Pelle for touches in the box (6.6 to 4.6), efforts in the box (2.3 to 1.3), and for frequency of both shots (30.3 minutes to 46.5) and key passes (59 minutes to 69.8). At St Mary’s, though, it’s a different matter altogether, where Pelle’s physical presence is far more of a factor – he leads Long for touches in the box (8.5 to 4.4), efforts in the box (3.3 to 1.4), and for frequency of both shots (21.7 to 41.9) and key passes (62.8 to 69.8). In light of last week’s display, then, Koeman may well look to utilise more pace on the road in order to address the problems that had seen his side score just 14 times in 17 away matches prior to their 4-2 win at Villa Park.

9 chances created by Simon Francis over the last three Gameweeks is more than any defender. This coincides with the return of Tommy Elphick to the Bournemouth back-four, which has allowed Francis to shift from centre-half to his customary right-back berth once again. Despite playing the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea during that period, Francis sits third-top for crosses (22) and top for successful crosses (nine) from the back on his way to earning a pair of assists. Delving into the data, Francis clearly benefits from his understanding with Elphick in the Cherries’ defence – he has now started at right-back in eight top-flight matches with Elphick on board and delivered an assist on four of those occasions.

4 shots inside the box by Chelsea pair Pedro and Willian during the 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday was joint-top for midfielders and double the number of team-mate Eden Hazard. Although the Belgian hogged the headlines by bagging a brace upon his return from injury, the average position map shows that Willian (number 22) and Pedro (number 17) were more or less on a par with Hazard (number 10) when in possession. Indeed, ahead of the Blues’ double Gameweek 37, Pedro’s stats particularly catch the eye. Over the last four rounds of fixtures, his eight shots inside the box is bettered by only three other midfielders, whilst the former Barcelona man has netted three times during that period – second only to Alexis Sanchez (five) in the centre of the park. Compared to his previous displays, Pedro’s close-range threat is clearly on the up – although his minutes per shot (from 37.2 to 37.3) is virtually identical, his touches in the box (from 3.9 to 5.5), efforts in the area (from 1.0 to 2.0), shot accuracy (from 23.3% to 33.3%) and goal conversion (from 9.3% to 33.3%) have significantly improved of late.

13 shots inside the box by Jermain Defoe over his last four matches is second only to Andy Carroll. Although he’s scored just once over that period, the Sunderland striker has produced 15 efforts on goal and sits second for touches in the opposition box (34) to Shane Long (38). When compared to his previous displays in the first 31 Gameweeks, Defoe – who produced three close-range efforts in the goalless draw with Arsenal – has clearly upped his threat of late. The Black Cats’ top scorer has seen a jump in numbers for touches in the box (from 2.7 to 8.5), efforts in the area (from 1.4 to 3.2) and minutes per attempt (from 36.8 to 25.5). Frustratingly for Big Sam, though, Defoe’s shot accuracy (from 49.1% to 26.7%) and goal conversion rate (from 21.8% to 6.7%) have both dropped despite the upturn in scoring opportunities.

7 shots on goal by Liverpool full-back pair Nathaniel Clyne and Alberto Moreno is joint-top amongst defenders over their respective last four matches. Intriguingly, the pair are also neck and neck for key passes over that period, with seven apiece – only two defenders have managed more. After failing to translate his underlying numbers into Fantasy returns, Moreno has finally come good in his last four outings and served up a goal and three assists over that period, compared to a single assist in the first 31 Gameweeks. Although his goal threat has quickened (from 76.4 minutes per attempt to 54.1), Moreno’s threat has been solely from distance and despite the upturn in Fantasy output, his creativity has dropped over the two periods (from 45.5 minutes per key pass to 54.1). Ironically, of the two, it’s Clyne – who missed out through illness last weekend – who has made the major improvement. His minutes per shot (from 121.1 to 54.3) and key pass (from 156.8 to 54.3) have stepped up significantly, whilst he leads Moreno by four to zero for efforts inside the box.

6 key passes by Cesc Fabregas and Dele Alli was joint-top for the Gameweek. Whilst the latter could be set to miss the rest of the season in light of his FA charge for violent conduct, the Chelsea playmaker has earned over 6,000 new owners on the back of his trio of assists in the 4-1 win at Bournemouth. Analysing Fabregas’ numbers since returning to the first XI in Gameweek 31, there’s been a definite improvement in his attacking numbers. In the final third, the Spaniard’s touches (from 26.9 to 35.8), passes received (from 19.2 to 23.8) and successful passes (from 16.6 to 18.2) have all stepped up, as have his frequency of both shots (from 78.6 minutes to 59.9) and key passes (from 51.2 minutes to 34.2). As a result, he’s played a part in 50% of the Blues’ goals compared to 15.4% beforehand.

10 touches in the penalty area by Arsenal duo Alexis Sanchez and Alex Iwobi was more than any other midfielder. The duo fired five and four shots respectively in the Gunners’ goalless draw against Sunderland, as Sanchez’ run of eight successive points hauls came to an end. Although the Chilean’s recent form has richly rewarded his owners, Iwobi more than holds his own despite serving up three straight blanks. Since making his first start in Gameweek 31, the Nigerian international is joint-top amongst midfielders for shots inside the box (with 11 to Sanchez and Mesut Ozil on ten apiece), whilst his six efforts on target is bettered only by Sanchez (11) and Andros Townsend (seven). Given that he also sits fourth for touches in the box (31) and sixth for total attempts (13) over that period, his owners may well look to hold ahead of home clashes with Norwich and Villa in the next three.

16 big chances for Leicester in the last four matches is at least five more than any other side. Bearing in mind they had previously averaged just 2.2 big chances per match, the jump to 4.0 shows that Claudio Ranieri’s side have upped the quality of their scoring opportunities in recent weeks. At a time where many thought the Foxes would grind their way to the title, they’ve also improved their attempts in the box (from 8.5 to 9.8), shot accuracy (from 34.4% to 43.1%) and goal conversion rate (from 13.3% to 17.6%) to move within three points of the crown.

121.8 minutes per goal by Kelechi Iheanacho is bettered only by Sergio Aguero (98.1) and Daniel Sturridge (105.1) for frontmen. Handed a role alongside the Argentine in City’s 4-0 demolition of Stoke, the Nigerian produced five attempts on goal to Aguero’s one (before the latter made way on 65 minutes) and bagged a brace, with three shots on target more than any forward in the Gameweek. Although Iheanacho’s average of 35.8 minutes per shot is inferior to Wilfried Bony’s 20.6, he betters the Ivorian for goals scored (five to four) in almost half the pitch time (609 minutes to 1196). With an impressive 29.4% conversion rate (Aguero has netted 20.9% of his chances by comparison), Iheanacho’s numbers suggest he could be poised to make more of an impact on Pep Guardiola’s plans once the Spaniard takes the Etihad hotseat next term.

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  1. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else tempted to captain sturridge this week? Swansea have been awful lately

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Will Sturridge play?

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        that is the real question

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Eriksen did me proud. 😉

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          That he did, nailed in your team for GW1? 😉

          How do you fancy KdB's minutes this weekend Doos?
          I know ya see him as overpriced but purely from a chance of playing perspective..

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Not sure. Tricky to read Pellegrini's mind.

            Bearing in mind fixture in 37, I believe that he will play. Not at all sure, mind.

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Tis a tough one. Ta!

      3. Trovsmash
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        if i could be assured he would start itd almost be a no brainer :/

    2. Mark-O
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke: hello it's me *music rolls*

  2. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    on wc and bb next week. i need advices on my defense

    DDG , xxx
    smalling, pva, ×××, ×××, ×××

    please pick what u see best def for dgw. cresswell not possible

    1. ruddy, azpi, bellerin and nyom
    2. ruddy, azpi, kosc and cathcart
    3. manone, azpi, bellerin and bassong
    4. gomes, moreno, bellerin and cathcart
    5. gomes, lovern, bellerin and kirchof

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1 or2

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        of course its better with bellerin and cathcart but cant afford both

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      3 but with Klose

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        3 means to double on sunderland. klose unknown return date unfortunately

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I thought the most recent news was that Klose was nearing readiness. And with Klose you might be able to afford Gomes, Azpi,and Bellerin.

            1. semiconductor
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              thanks a lot for that

          1. semiconductor
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            yes i really hope this is right. wont afford azpi though but will have a norwish cover to distribute def

    3. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      ruddy a good option?

    4. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      5

  3. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Rank these in order, price no question.

    1) PVA
    2) Reid
    3) Kirchoff
    4) Cresswell

    Can't decide which team has a better chance of CSs in their next four...the attack potential obviously to PVA/Cresswell, with the latter doing it for me.

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1423

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        +1

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      4312

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      PVA
      Cresswell
      Kirchoff
      Reid

    4. Marquis-Cha-Cha
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1432

  4. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you transfer out for -4:
    1 sakho
    2 gabriel
    3 alli
    4 coutinho
    5 none and hope at least one of them will play gw36
    ?

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sakho

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1 + 3

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This

        1. semiconductor
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          yes

    3. johan.eerenstein
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      3 alli

  5. Gashead9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Play one

    A) Rojo (LEI)
    B) Fuchs (mun)
    C) PVA (stk)

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C

    4. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C

    5. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Well I can rule out Rojo at least then. I'm tempted towards PVA myself currently. Thanks all

  6. Marquis-Cha-Cha
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    a. Mitro, Alli & Sakho to Martial, Mahrez & Yedlin/Kirchhoff (-8)
    b. Mitro, Alli & Sakho to Defoe/Carroll, Mahrez & PVA (-8)
    c. Alli & Sakho to Mahrez & PVA (-4) Figure out Mitro later.

    I'm 175 points up in my ML (thanks you to you all) so hits won't hurt too bad.

    1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      *thanks to you all. 😉

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C for me.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B or C

    4. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B.

  7. Random87
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    How would you improve this wildcard team

    Gomes Mannone
    Moreno PvA Bellerin Cresswell Rojo
    Hazard Payet Firmino Mahrez Mata
    Sturridge Kane Carroll

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd swap out the two United lads.

      Fuchs + Townsend/Lanzini
      in my opinion

    2. Mistletoe
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Remove Rojo and Mata. Moreno and Sturridge has limited mins, esp if Liverpool goes into the final. Wouldn't want any Liverpool, Chelsea nor Everton tbh. Mahrez can be removed too as he has regressed. Better options out there from these lots. Pick teams with something to fight for, but Cathcart and Deeney are worthy picks too.

  8. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    @Squawka: Sergio Aguero has now gone 6 hours without having a shot on target in the Champions League (vs. Kiev on Feb 24th).
    https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/725037007194353664

  9. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    @Squawka
    Pep Guardiola's last 11 away games in the Champions League knockout stages:

    DLWDLDLLDDL

    Goals: 7
    Conceded: 12

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Pep is definitely not in my team for this GW then!

  10. Deeney or Defoe
    Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Which one?

    Deeney (AVL, liv, nor, SUN)
    Defoe (stk, CHE, EVE, wat)

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      This is a good question. I think it's THE question. I am leaning towards Deeney, but because I will certainly not get him in this GW, I am waiting to see what he does against Villa. If he blanks there, then no way.

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Surely if you're getting Deeney THIS is the week? If not, then Defoe.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I see your point, but I have no need to get him this week, and the question for me is which one for the double. I don't trust either one of them, so I am waiting to see if there is any more evidence that helps me decide.

          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah for me gotta pick my poison now. Mitro is getting only 15mins per game.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Neither for me really.. Both have been inaccurate recently, Defoe if I had to

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Who would you get? Looking for a DGW striker.

        Between these 2 and Carroll I guess.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Carroll is definitely higher on my list than either Defoe or Deeney. This GW might help decide.

          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I was thinking Defoe + Cresswell this week.

            Then Carroll/Sturridge + Firmino+ PVA next week.

            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Doesn't sound bad at all.

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Carroll for me.

    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I had planned to go Deeney on fixtures; I've gone Defoe on form.

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I have been tossing and turning about this too.

      Deeney does have a historic tendency to do better in the Spring than the Autumn. Watford have the better fixtures on paper. But they really aren't a very creative team. I think with Deeney it would be more in the hope of what we'd like Watford to be rather than what they have recently shown.

      However, the pressure is now completely off them and maybe they will realise that they have had a great season, relax and have some fun in the last 4 games.

      Defoe is a proven goalscorer playing in his right position. I'd be amazed if he didn't score at least 2 goals in his last 4 games. But I can't see 5 or 6. Sunderland do have better creativity (a bit) but Big Sam won't have them going cavalier.

      In summary, I think Deeney may have the bigger upside but is more of a punt. Defoe is a safer choice. For me that means Defoe, based on the fact that my aim now is to preserve a top 5k finish, I have no reason to chase and my ML is well won.

      1. Wimmer winner chicken dinne…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        For these reasons (i'm trying to preserve top 15k) I did the same Mitro out this week for Defoe

    5. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Got Defoe last week. Two home games and fighting for their lives vs Watford safe and more or less on the beach.

    6. Biancazzurri
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      For me, I'd have to admit that I'm getting Deeney just for the Villa game.

      Whereas if I picked Defoe, I wouldn't need to transfer him out in the 37.

      Is wasting a transfer worth it, just to punt on Deeney scoring big vs Villa? Maybe. Maybe not.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Deeney v Villa has to score 1 goal more than Defoe v Stoke to neutralise the extra transfer (which effectively means a hit).. Not a good bet. You already have those 4 points and more likely than not you won't get them back.

        1. Biancazzurri
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          you're right. of course if he scored a brace, I'd keep him.
          but owning Deeney just seemed weird throughout the season, and that feeling remains.

          I wouldn't transfer Defoe out if he blanked, though. so...

          so for me it's between Defoe and Rashford (will he be rested? probably not). or Carroll (is he fit enough to start all of those games?).

    7. thes7s
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      At this stage, always get players playing for relegation battlers.
      Defoe it is.

    8. varon2425
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Which one

      Mitro out for ??

      Defoe (stk CHE EVE wat)
      Carroll (wba SWA UTD sto)

    9. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Rashford

      1. varon2425
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        already have martial

    10. Baileyflop
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Am I mad to be considering both??!

      Front three currently Defoe / Kun / Kane. I'm not convinced that Kun or Kane will deliver for the last three matches given Kun is probably only going to be playing 60mins max per game and Kane has lost his main provider and possibly (depending on Leicester results) motivation for the league.

      Carrol and Sturridge are getting a lot of support on here too but I can't them playing many minutes over the last four either so if I ignore those options I think I might end up with Defoe / Deeney / Kane...

      1. Aways Count Double
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I'm thinking the same. Currently have Deeney, Kun and Kane, and seriously considering dropping Aguero for Defoe next week.

  11. Caleb's Kitties
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A. Defoe Azpi Fabregas -4 or

    B. Martial Smalling Lennon

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      For when? If DGW then A.

      1. Caleb's Kitties
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yep dgw..thanks !

    2. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

      1. Caleb's Kitties
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  12. JJJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    With Silva injured, is KDB more likely to get minutes this weekend? Was thinking of bringing in Pedro for KDB.

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I think more likely, but no guarantee. I would wait a week before making that move.

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        id wait too

  13. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    So for this GW, I am not sure I need to make a move. Do you agree?

    DDG (Darlow)

    Kosc, PVA, Dann

    Sanchez, Iwobi, Mahrez, Firmino

    Aguero, Kane, Martial

    I am contemplating Sakho to Cathcart

    Make that move?

    If so, whom to bench?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yup.
      Dann.

    2. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      yes do it and bench dann

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks guys, that seems pretty clear.

  14. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone have any opinion on who I should lose first for Payet + Carroll? I'll make the second transfer next week.. OR.. just do both now..

    1) KdB
    2) Firmino
    3) Lanzini
    4) Martial

    Wait till Thursday to see Firmino's EL minutes?

    1. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      definitely wait at least till thursday maybe next week too

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wait until Thursday, but my instinct is KDB.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ta, I'm afraid Thursday won't solve my problem 🙁

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      KDB to Payet makes the most sense. It's the only scenario in which you are taking out a SGW37 (who might not even play in 36) for a DGW37.

  15. cookcityfc
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I need help with an alli replacement
    A) fabregas B)Eriksen C)Townsend D)Mahrez , who is more likely to keep playing if Leicester are assured the title this week ? Thanks

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C or D

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I would lean to Fabregas just because of the double.

    3. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      for dgw id get fabregas. if not, id go mahrez/townsend

      1. cookcityfc
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks fellas, leaning towards fabregas however do they have much to play for ? Is mane worth a shout at all ?

  16. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    to get cathcart instead of nyom/ake i would need to downgrade bellerin to kosc. im on wc. should i do it?

    1. nyom + bellerin
    2. cathcart + kosc

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      2 definitely. Kosc is a good choice. He has just as much attacking and baps potential as Bellerin imo.

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        u think so? u think koscis as good as bellerin?

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Different, but look at his history. He won't get assists, but he gets goals from time to time, and a fair about of baps.

          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            *amount

  17. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone holding onto Couthino?

    1. cookcityfc
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I am, only Liverpool player I have aside from mingolet , want some Liverpool attack but they all hold equal rotation risk ?

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Think I will.....have bench cover now and don't really want to spend a hit getting rid

  18. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sometimes the world just tells you what to do. My laptop is running out of juice, and my wine bottle is empty, so I gotta say goodnight all!

  19. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    ...........................De Gea
    .................Reid - Bellerin - PvA
    Payet - Sanchez - Fabregas - De Bruyne
    ...............Kane - Defoe - Aguero

    Darlow; Lanzini, Gabriel, Rose

    Ready for this week, and trying to think ahead to GW37..thoughts? 0.4m available

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Looking pretty well placed there Sinik

  20. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard too risky to get in?

    Huge price
    Could lose his place to Willian/Pedro
    Unlikely to play both games in the DGW?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds like plenty are prepared to take the risk but I doubt i'll be one of them

    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Depends who for, if you can find the extra cash to turn a mid price to him then I'd go for it.

  21. lickwidice
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on mitrovic? surely he plays against villa?

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't hold your breathe, or onto Mitrovic imo.

  22. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Defoe or Deeney?

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      defoe for me

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Jermaine

  23. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What's Benteke's chances for the weekend? Just noticed there's no flag against his name.

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty low, hasn't he accused Klopp of not wanting him there?

      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Oh. I didn't know that.

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd got the impression that he's certain to be sold this summer, but maybe with the fixture crush and nothing really to play for in the league, Klopp'll give him a shot, rest someone else for EL.

  24. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is Alli officially banned all I can see is news articles saying he expected to miss, on FPL site there is no update

    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      The news stories describe it as a foregone conclusion, but it's not clear that the three "expert" ex-refs have reviewed yet. If one of them says, "that's a YC shove, not a RC punch", then maybe it just goes away. Am waiting for something official before I ship him out.

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Lanzini or Townsend?

    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Lanzini for me. The double in 37 swings it.

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Lanzini

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Townsend isn't a popular answer, but I think it's the right one.

  26. Shearer & Sutton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I'm thinking waste my transfer Mignolet -> Mannone.
    Other gk is Robles. I guess both Migs&Robles unlikely playing GW38.

    1. nkhoughton
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      why wont they play?

  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Price Changes - 28th April 2016

    Risers : zero

    Fallers : zero

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wow ... how do we keep up with this madness!!

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

      Hello?

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      The casuals lost interest in the game 😉

  28. Alonso's Ball
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Ighalo, Deeney or Defoe?

    Villa are so bad, it has to be one of the first 2 right??

    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      But Iggy and Deeney so bad, too, for months, and nothing to play for. Got in Defoe, myself. On WC, though, so can always change my mind. 🙂

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      With Watford's season over I'd go for Defoe out of those 3, more to play for.

  29. marquinhos
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Start Gomes or DDG?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      DDG

  30. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Have there been worse teams than Villa this year. They could have been relegated from the Championship with their form!

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Derby picked up only 11 points in the 2007/8 season