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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 38 line-ups.

Newcastle

Starting XI: Darlow; Anita, Mbemba, Lascelles, Dummett; Townsend, Tiote (Perez 67), Colback (De Jong 90), Sissoko; Wijnaldum; Cisse (Mitrovic 52).

  • Rafael Benitez named an unchanged starting XI from the one that beat Crystal Palace 1-0 for the trip to Villa Park.
  • Georginio Wijnaldum kept his place on the left of the attacking midfield trio in the 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic having to settle for places among the substitutes once again.
  • Mitrovic was the first player called upon off the bench, though, replacing Papiss Cisse as the lone striker seven minutes into the second half. Perez then came on in place of Cheick Tiote – the former operated on the left wing, meaning Wijnaldum slotted into a central role next to Jack Colback. As a final roll of the dice in search of a late winner, Siem de Jong replaced Colback.
  • Benitez may well opt for a strong team to face Tottenham, regardless of whether Sunderland can beat Everton on Wednesday night and relegate the Magpies in the process. Should the relegation battle go down to the wire, the likes of Daryl Janmaat, Jonjo Shelvey, Perez and Mitrovic could push for recalls when a win will be required against Tottenham, with the starting berths of Vurnon Anita, Tiote, Wijnaldum and Cisse perhaps in some doubt.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Lone Striker

 

Norwich

Starting XI: Ruddy; Pinto, Martin, Bassong, Olsson; Howson (Dorrans 78), O’Neil; Redmond, Hoolahan, Brady (Mbokani 63); Jerome (Bamford 78).

  • Alex Neil named an unchanged starting XI for the visit of Man United to Carrow Road.
  • Neil kept faith with the 4-4-1-1 formation, with Wes Hoolahan continuing in the number ten role behind lone striker Cameron Jerome.
  • Neil made an attacking first substitution, with Dieumerci Mbokani replacing Robbie Brady. That change saw Norwich switch to a 4-4-2 formation, with Nathan Redmond moving to the left wing and Hoolahan operating on the right. After falling a goal behind, Patrick Bamford and Graham Dorrans came on for Jerome and the injured Jonny Howson in straight swaps.
  • Howson suffered a serious knee injury on Saturday, and will miss the final two matches of the season, with Dorrans looking the obvious replacement in central midfield. Ryan Bennett has been passed fit to face Watford tomorrow night after recovering from illness. With the Canaries needing to beat the Hornets to stand any chance of staying up, Neil may opt for a 4-4-2 formation, with two from Jerome, Mbokani, Bamford and Steven Naismith starting up front. Redmond seems a likely starter out wide, with Brady perhaps getting the nod on the opposite flank ahead of Hoolahan and Matt Jarvis.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks, Strikers

 

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Wanyama, Clasie (Romeu 58); Mane (Pelle 65), Davis, Tadic (Ward-Prowse 84); Long.

  • Ronald Koeman unsurprisingly named an unchanged starting XI from the one that beat Man City 4-2 for the trip to White Hart Lane.
  • That meant Sadio Mane, Steven Davis and Dusan Tadic once again formed the attacking midfield trio in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation behind lone striker Shane Long.
  • Having picked up a slight groin problem, Jordy Clasie was the first player to be substituted, with Oriol Romeu taking over in central midfield just before the hour mark. Mane was then taken off having felt ill during the match, with Graziano Pelle taking his place. That change meant Long moved to the right wing to allow Pelle to operate as the lone striker. James Ward-Prowse got a run-out late on in place of Tadic.
  • After two fantastic victories, Koeman may keep changes to a minimum for the final match of the season against Crystal Palace. Clasie and Mane are slight doubts, so Romeu and Pelle could be handed recalls should they be ruled out. Long could start on the right wing if Pelle starts, or Koeman could opt for a straightforward 4-4-2, with Steven Davis moving to the right of midfield. Cedric Soares may challenge Cuco Martina for the right-back position, while Ward-Prowse and Jay Rodriguez may come into contention.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Right Wing, Lone Striker

 

Stoke

Starting XI: Haugaard, Bardsley, Shawcross, Cameron, Pieters; Whelan (Bojan 75), Imbula, Adam (Ireland 65); Shaqiri (Walters 65), Arnautovic, Crouch.

  • Mark Hughes named an unchanged starting line-up from the one that took to the field against Sunderland for the trip to Selhurst Park.
  • It was the 4-3-3 formation again for the Potters then, with Giannelli Imbula and Charlie Adam playing in front of defensive midfielder Glenn Whelan. Peter Crouch kept his starting spot as the central striker.
  • With the score at 1-1, Hughes made a double substitution, with Jon Walters and Stephen Ireland replacing Xherdan Shaqiri and Adam in straight swaps. Then, following Dwight Gayle’s second goal, Hughes introduced Bojan in place of Whelan, leaving Imbula as the only defensive-minded midfielder.
  • Given Stoke’s injury list, Hughes doesn’t have too many options ahead of the final match of the season against West Ham. The Welsh boss could switch back to the 4-2-3-1 system, perhaps meaning a recall for Bojan, with Adam possibly missing out. Walters, Joselu and Mame Biram Diouf provide different options for the central striker position instead of Crouch. Glen Johnson is closing in on a return from a knee injury, but may not be risked with the Potters having little to play for.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield, Strikers

 

Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Yedlin, Kone (O’Shea 55), Kaboul, Van Aanholt; Kirchhoff (Watmore 64); Borini, Cattermole (Larsson 71), M’Vila, Khazri; Defoe.

  • Sam Allardyce once again named an unchanged side for the home clash with Chelsea.
  • That meant it was the 4-1-4-1 formation once more for the Black Cats, with Jan Kirchhoff continuing in the defensive midfield role, while Wahbi Khazri and Fabio Borini kept their places out wide.
  • Lamine Kone had to be substituted 10 minutes into the second half after picking up a thigh problem, with John O’Shea taking his place at centre-back. With Sunderland trailing 2-1, Allardyce then brought on Duncan Watmore for Kirchhoff, changing to more of a 4-2-3-1 system, with Watmore operating out wide on the right and Borini moving into the number ten role. Big Sam’s final substitution saw Sebastian Larsson come on in place of Lee Cattermole in a straight swap for the final 19 minutes.
  • With Sunderland only needing a win against Everton tomorrow night to ensure safety, Big Sam could once again named an unchanged side, with Kone passed fit to face the Toffees following that minor thigh injury. Should they beat Roberto Martinez’ side, we may see more changes for the trip to Watford on the final day, with the likes of O’Shea, Larsson, Jack Rodwell, Watmore, Jeremain Lens and Dame N’Doye all pushing to feature. If Sunderland still require a result at Vicarage Road, only fatigue could see changes made to the starting XI.

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

 

Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Amat, Fernandez, Kingsley; Cork, Fer, Ki Sung-yeung; Barrow (Rangel 70), Ayew, Routledge (Gomis 82).

  • Head Coach Francesco Guidolin made six changes from the side that beat Liverpool 3-1 for the trip to Upton Park, with Kyle Naughton, Federico Fernandez, Stephen Kingsley, Leroy Fer, Ki Sung-yeung and Modou Barrow replacing Angel Rangel, Leon Britton and the injured quartet of Ashley Williams, Neil Taylor, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jefferson Montero.
  • Guidolin opted for a three-man midfield against the Hammers, with Jack Cork in the defensive midfield role, with Fer and Ki operating further forward in central midfield. Barrow and Wayne Routledge flanked central striker Andre Ayew in the 4-3-3 formation. Naughton, Fernandez and Kingsley started at right-back, centre-back and left-back respectively.
  • Shortly after West Ham made the score 3-1, Guidolin made a defensive substitution, with Rangel replacing Barrow on the right of midfield in a bid to offer further protection to right-back Naughton. Bafetimbi Gomis came on for Routledge for the final eight minutes, with Ayew moving into a wide position.
  • Williams (fatigue), Taylor (groin) and Sigurdsson (shoulder) are all out of the Man City match on the final day, while Montero and Alberto Paloschi (both hamstring) are extremely doubtful. Guidolin may stick with a similar starting XI, then, with Rangel, Britton, Gomis, Fulton, Marvin Emnes and Kenji Gorre offering further options should the Italian look to use all of his squad. Lukasz Fabianski is another who will be rested for Sunday’s match, so Kristoffer Nordfeldt will make his Premier League debut in goal.

Current Status: Fairly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Right-Back, Central Midfield, Strikers

 

Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Mason (Chadli 75); Son (N’Jie 65), Eriksen, Lamela; Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino only made one adjustment for the home encounter against Southampton, with Ryan Mason replacing the suspended Mousa Dembele.
  • Mason partnered Eric Dier at the base of midfield in the standard 4-2-3-1 formation, while Erik Lamela moved back to the right wing, having operated on the left against Chelsea, with Heung-Min Son switching to the opposite flank.
  • Pochettino’s first substitution saw Clinton N’Jie take over from Son on the left of the three advanced midfield positions for the final 25 minutes. Then, after falling 2-1 behind to the Saints, the Argentine made an attacking change, with Nacer Chadli coming on for Mason, leaving Dier as the only holding midfielder.
  • With Tottenham still looking to secure second place, Pochettino should name a strong starting XI for the trip to Newcastle. Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies offer alternatives to Kyle Walker and Danny Rose in the full-back positions, and may possibly be handed opportunities to start. Tom Carroll offers an alternative to Mason in central midfield, while N’Jie and Chadli could challenge Son for a starting berth.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Flanks

 

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes: Cathcart, Prodl, Britos, Anya: Abdi (Amrabat 69), Suarez (Guedioura 52), Watson, Jurado (Berghuis 57): Ighalo, Deeney.

  • Quique Sanchez Flores only made one adjustment from the team that beat Aston Villa 3-2 for the trip to Anfield, with Sebastian Prodl replacing Juan Carlos Paredes.
  • Prodl started in central defence, with Craig Cathcart moving to right-back. Flores kept faith in the 4-4-2 formation, with Almen Abdi (right) and Jurado (left) providing the width in midfield.
  • Adlene Guedioura was the first player called upon off the bench, replacing Mario Suarez in a straight swap seven minutes into the second half. Shortly after, Steven Berghuis came on for Jurado, and was stationed on the right wing, with Abdi switching over to the left. Abdi was withdrawn shortly after, though, with Nordin Amrabat coming on in a straight swap for the final 21 minutes.
  • With matches against Norwich and Sunderland over the next few days, Flores could look to rotate his squad. The likes of Guedioura, Berghuis and Amrabat could all get a start in one of the next two matches, while in defence, Paredes, Nathan Ake and Allan Nyom could all earn recalls.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: All Positions

 

West Brom

Starting XI: Foster, Dawson, Olsson, McAuley, Evans, Leko (Sandro 86), Yacob, Fletcher, Gardner (Berahino 74), McClean, Rondon.

  • Tony Pulis named an unchanged side from the one that lost 3-0 to West Ham for the trip to Bournemouth.
  • It was the 4-2-3-1 formation again for Pulis, then, with Jonathan Leko, Craig Gardner and James McClean forming the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Salomon Rondon.
  • Pulis’ first substitution saw Saido Berahino replace Gardner in a straight swap with 16 minutes remaining. Sandro was then brought on for Leko in a slightly defensive change, with Pulis perhaps happy to settle for a point on the road.
  • Pulis could hand a recall to Berahino for the home clash against Liverpool on the final day of the season, with Gardner perhaps the one to make way. Sandro may possibly earn a start in place of Claudio Yacob in central midfield, while youngsters Tyler Roberts and Sam Field could also feature. Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher are expected to be fit having suffered minor injuries in Saturday’s 1-1 draw, whilst Sessegnon is also likely to be in the mix if he recovers from illness in time.

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

 

West Ham

Starting XI: Randolph; Antonio, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Kouyate (Emenike 77), Noble; Moses (Sakho 59), Payet, Lanzini (Valencia 84); Carroll.

  • Slaven Bilic made two changes from the side that beat West Brom 3-0 for the home clash against Swansea, with Victor Moses earning a recall in place of Diafra Sakho, while Darren Randolph replaced the injured Adrian in goal.
  • Moses came in on the right of the attacking midfield trio in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Manuel Lanzini (number ten) and Dimitri Payet (left) operating behind lone striker Andy Carroll.
  • After failing to make much of an impact on his return to the side, Moses was replaced by Sakho in a straight swap on the hour mark. As the Hammers looked to get into the match at 3-1 down, Emmanuel Emenike and Enner Valencia were sent on in place of Cheikhou Kouyate and Lanzini, but ultimately to no avail.
  • After enduring a torrid afternoon at right-back, Michail Antonio may lose his place in the side if he isn’t considered for the position on the right wing. Sam Byram and James Tomkins could start at right-back then, with Tomkins and James Collins also options to start in central defence should Bilic look to make a change there after conceding four goals on Saturday. Sakho looks set to earn a recall against Man United tonight, either on the right wing, or possibly as a replacement for Carroll in attack. The likes of Emenike and Valencia provide further attacking options, while Pedro Obiang remains an option should the Croatian look to switch to a slightly more defensive 4-3-3 formation, starting alongside Mark Noble and Kouyate. Adrian could miss the final two matches with a calf injury, so Randolph may keep his place in goal. Bilic is more likely to make wholesale changes against Stoke on Sunday rather than in the final game at Upton Park tonight, though.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Right-Wing, Lone Striker

 

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    1. Jigger & Pony
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe TC 😎

  1. J0E
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    • 17 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any Burnley fans around? Or do you know of any regular posters who are fans?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      One of the guys I work with is, if that counts

    2. The Nuttmxn
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No, all In know is I want Boyd.

      1. SuperMario
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Georgie Boyd back again at 4.5m

        1. The Nuttmxn
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          5th mid sorted.

        2. Jigger & Pony
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          This

        3. pompeyfan
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          will probably be 5.5m after his last season in the PL

        4. Woy of the Wovers
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Probably 5.5-6.0

        5. J0E
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Arfield looking stronger perhaps as a cheap mid option this time around...depends on his price though.

    3. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Curious as to why? Articles?

      1. J0E
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        Yep, looking for someone to help out with an article.

        1. Clam. ☘️
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ah I see.

    4. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      my leeds article gonna be amazing, got about 10 years to prepare for it

    5. RollTheDyche
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley fan here. How can I help?

      1. Japan Boy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And it's a coincidence that this is your first comment?

        1. RollTheDyche
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not one to usually post, just trying to be helpful.

      2. J0E
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'll pass your email onto Mark.. looking for some fan's eye advice on something we are looking to do on promoted teams.

        1. RollTheDyche
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Great

  2. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ticker looks like a dulux chart when you sort it.

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine someone had told you at the start of the season Chelsea would have the hardest fixture of the week at home to Leicester. 😀

  3. jmcclory123
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy Foootball ambitions aside,

    Predicted score for tonight, last ever game at Upton park, Europa League/Champions league at stake.

    1-0 to United is my guess

    1. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-2
      Carroll with a big dirty greasy header in the last minutes

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1-1

      Payet & Rashford

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3-2 West Ham

    4. bitterandstout
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2 nil hammers

    5. Old Man
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It should be a tight match (unfortunately) so from 0-0 to 1-1 and anything in between.

    6. SweepaKeepa
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Which United?

    7. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Payet 1 goal 1 assist
      Carroll 1 goal

      2-0....totally wishful thinking

    8. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3-2

      Cresswell 2 assists
      Payet 3 goals
      Carroll 1 assist
      Smalling 2 goals

  4. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think Sturridge will be rested again tomorrow?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why would Klopp risk him? Got nothing else than the EL to play for. Can´t see him starting at least.

      1. jmcclory123
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah would be surprised to see him named in the starting XI

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

        Because it's Chelsea?

        He could rest him again, but then after the weekend, that's him being rested for 3 consecutive games, which is bordering on ridiculous

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Facing Chelsea should be an ever bigger reason to rest him imo. Could end up beeing a tough physcial game.

          1. MarkyMarkovic
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He has issues with lack of playing time, it will only open doors to other clubs like Chelsea who need to find an efficient finisher if he doesn't.

      3. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He can't keep resting him. Needs him sharp for the Europa League. He won't be if he doesn't play.

    2. The Nuttmxn
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Possible I guess.

    3. MarkyMarkovic
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Noooooope!

    4. boogle
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No, will be first team again tomorrow and then rests vs West Brom

  5. SuperMario
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Carroll goal, Payet assist, Lanzini goal, Payet assist..
    Rooney goal, Fosu-Mensa assist, Schneiderlin goal, Carrick assist, Blind goal, Rashford assist..

    Thats the ideal evening of football ahead 🙂

    1. Spencer
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Carrol Hatrick and Smalling clean sheet for me. 😉

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's still more likely than my TFM hattie.

      2. Old Man
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ha ha - yeah that would suit me too. Somewhat unlikely.

    2. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rash hattrick, Pay two scores, Cres two asists, and Mark two penalties hahahahahahhaa

  6. Aguerrrooooooo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Did Hiddink give any updated on Pedro at all in his press conference or did he just babble on about John Terry for the whole thing?

  7. Rupert The Horse
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Seriously. It's getting ridiculous now. I was involved in a third Uber crash a minute ago. Think I need to stop taking them.

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Jeez. You ok?

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah just a bad neck and a cut on my head.

        1. Jay_
          10 years, 2 months ago

          You wanna get yourself straight down the hospital for that whiplash me old son, and then get straight on the phone to a solicitor 😉

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      you mean it was a big crash?

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

        🙂

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      😯 y'alright?

      Not many taxi companies can cater for animals of your size ya know.. Beggars and horses can't be choosers.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

      2. Rupert The Horse
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I'm good.

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

          That's good to hear 🙂

          ...Cause ya know what happens if you had broken a leg.. 😐

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            *fetlock

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

              Red light indicates doors are fetlocked?

  8. Cilly Bonnolly
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who'll be top of my minileague at the end of the gameweek?

    My rival, eleven points ahead, Clyne, Firmino, Payet (c), Defoe, Rashford (Arnautovic's 5 points if Rashford doesn't play)

    Me, eleven behind, De Gea, Azpilicueta, Sanchez, Lanzini, Hazard, Payet (TC), Sturridge, Carroll

    I know no one really knows. Indulge me.

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would bet on you

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hope so. At the risk of sounding like Kevin Keegan, I'd love it if I won it this year. Won it for about the last six or seven years. This is the first time I haven't been top at any time in the whole season.

    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      break even

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'd take that. Set us up nicely for a gameweek 38 nailbiter!

        1. Clam. ☘️
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Any punts planned?

          1. Cilly Bonnolly
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Don't really know yet. I'll see how the rest of this gameweek pans out. I was looking at doing Lanzini to Tadic as my one transfer this week but not sure yet.

            My rival sold Sanchez this week so the captaincy against Villa looks a cert for me. Although, he might very well buy him back this week.

            1. Clam. ☘️
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Think selling Liverpool assets in your case might be wiser considering the EL final is 3 days after GW38. Perhaps Sturridge to Long instead? Or Giroud?

              1. Cilly Bonnolly
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                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah, that might not be a bad shout actually. Cheers. Although I've already got three Arsenal so Giroud's out.

                1. Clam. ☘️
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  No problem. Mind helping me out below?

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez has played already!

      I think you - expecting West Ham to bring home the bacon today, United are so poor away

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, yeah didn't mean to put him in there! 😀

      2. Old Man
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That didn't seem the case when they won in the cup 1/4 final.

  9. Going Out With A Bang Analysis Requests
    Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When performing analysis on the usage of this chips in the Going Out With a Bang league, what type of analysis would you like to see?

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/800290/standings/

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would like you to use this equation if possible http://www.eeadventures.com/analogdaq/features-discussion/modes/batman/

    2. HVT
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think I want to be removed from this league!
      😳

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

        I second this!

    3. MarkyMarkovic
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Average BB score of this league compared with the average BB score of usage other than during this league period.

      I measured my personal success of the BB by my rivals scores from the BB earlier in the season.

    4. AndyCairns
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You mean like this?

      TC v BB points average over the league.

      +/- points when playing AOA (might be tricky)

      GW each chip was played in, position in league when played, places gained once played.

    5. J0E
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Anything that shows what chips were worth. Eg average bench boost points gained. Average triple captaincy points gained.

      Also perhaps timing. Be interesting to see what was the best strategy this year - eg GWK 33 WC/GWK 34 BB/GWK 37 TC.

    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How many WC in which week?/Average scores for those weeks
      How many TC in which week, and who?/Average scores for those weeks
      How many BB in which week?/Average scores for those weeks

      Etc. 🙂

    7. Jay_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd like to see hits accounted for, because I've taken quite a lot and doing rather well 🙂

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, something on hits could be good. I know I've take lots and in the main they've paid off. Be good to see if the top 10 had similar experiences during the run in.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          From what I have scouted , top 10 have taken very few hits. The hits "paying off' are often misleading cos the top 10/15 were lucky and picked the correct players before-hand (like me!)

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Going by your posts during match days you must be seriously high ranked here.
            Well done.

    8. fusen
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      definitely seems like

      Triple Captain Played GW34
      Wildcard Played GW36
      Bench Boost Played GW37

      was the correct plan

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Looking back, yes. Looking ahead, only if you had meticulously planned.

        1. ianp1970
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          This 🙂

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

      36 WCarders avg score vs 33 vs 32
      37 TC average score vs 34
      37 BB average score vs 34

      Replace average score with totals as well.

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

      A slightly difficult analysis from this would be to ascertain for each of WCers 33/36, the no. of no-shows suffered as a result of rotation in the immediate following DGW, with injured players removed 😀
      So basically trying to gauge the rotation.

    11. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe a ranking of the 10-15 best bench boost's but of course not with the likes of Sanchez/Aguero on the bench.

    12. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Late to the post, but I would recommend checking out the results for all the top picks of the Captain's Poll for both 34/37 and comparing it to this league's results. If you really wanted to go deep, you could look at the Captain Sensible articles for each week as well.

      For example, in hindsight Aguero or Sanchez as TC seems to be the genius move, but what of Ozil that week? Obviously, many of us are hoping that the story far gw37 is far from over, so there could be a similar situation there.

      Cheers for taking this on and crowdsourcing before the article -- I look forward to the analysis.

    13. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Difference between people's Bench (Boosted or not) and Captain (Triple or not) for GW33/34/37 as applicable.

      Obviously it's slightly moot as people wildcarded for a specific one of those weeks and setup before or afterwards accordingly, but would be good to see how many made one way round or the other work for them.

    14. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Average scores in this mini-league for each combination of Wildcard, TC and BB.
      e.g. Wildcard GW32, BB GW34, TC GW37 : average score
      Wildcard GW33, TC GW34, BB GW37 : average score
      etc.

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

      Change in OR during this period

    16. Grumpy Camel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i have gone from 150k to 2k in the last few weeks thanks to the chips. Is there a way to check how i have gone against the best?

      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        My strategy
        33 WC - 48,165
        34 BB
        35 1 hit
        36 0 hits
        37 1 hit - OR 2,613

    17. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Can you look at which turned out to be the better strategy between BB34/TC37 and TC34/BB37? E.g. Average TC points (x1) plus bench points combined for each. Thanks

  10. Clam. ☘️
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Currently ranked 12k with a front 8 of:
    Sancehz Hazard Payet Mahrez Lanzini
    Kun Defoe Deeney

    I'm aiming to finish as high as possible with top 10k being the minimum. Baring this in mind which forwards/mids would be most desirable for next GW? Willing to take a -4 but probably unnecessary

    KDB, Tadic, Mané, Long, Giroud

    1. KingKeane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic & Giroud. Rest are non runners

      1. Clam. ☘️
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers for the reply! For whom may I ask?

        1. KingKeane
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Would probably go Kun and Lanzini tbh

          1. MEGPAL
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Kun against a Williams-less Swans? Good joke

            1. KingKeane
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Giroud vs a villa team who don't have a defence.
              In top 15k and am considering a similar move.

          2. Clam. ☘️
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Dayum not sure about that Kun move. Could do Hazard and Deeney to Giroud and Tadic (-4)?

            1. MEGPAL
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Yup do that

              1. Clam. ☘️
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers!

  11. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I for one am glad Sanches isn't coming to United. Sanches? With an 's'? Don't you mean SancheZ? Just looks wrong. Can't be reading that name on a shirt every week, hopefully United sign someone with a good name instead.

    Like Brunt.

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

      As much as I adore James Rodriguez, his mispronounced name is enough of a reason for me to see him retire with immediate effect.

      Hamez. Ugh.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I still can't believe people could not pronounce Henry's name . He was playing for one of the biggest clubs in England for Christ's sake 🙄 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzZ340z0WIA

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

          Most have never master Christian Fuch's either!

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            😆

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Missionary position?

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

              Confession?

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                HAIL MARY!!! 😉

      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah that's a horrible one. Bojan annoys me as well. Sounds so much better with a 'j', but apparently it's Boyan. What the f**k is that?!

        1. ljuta zena
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          His origin name, preetty often in our country

    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Or Assomobalonga

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's a great one. I'm a Watford fan and my friend got that on the back of his shirt a few weeks before he moved to Peterborough, which is pretty funny considering they make you pay more for longer names.

        1. Clam. ☘️
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Poor guy. Only know of him through Fifa Ultimate Team!

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would genuinely prefer this as an excuse from United over "yeah we just had a sudden change of heart the moment Bayern offered for him after scouting him 25 times."

      Much prefer if they just came out and said "to be honest the S at the end of Sanches annoyed us too much"

    4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Or Dja Djédjé 😎

  12. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2nd Feb 1986, 23k attended Upton Park to see West Ham 2 V 1 Man Utd, with goals from Ward/Cottee and Robson for United respectively.
    West Ham fielded 10 English players too that night.
    Phil Parkes
    Steve Walford/Tony Gayle/Alvin Martin/Alan Devonshire.
    Alan Dickens/George Parris/Geoff Pike/Mark Ward.
    Tony Cottee/Frank McAvennie.

    Gary Bailey.
    John Goldman/Kevin Moran/Paul McGrath/Colin Gibson.
    Arthur Albiston/Bryan Robson/Norman Whiteside/Jesper Olson.
    Mark Hughes/Frank Stapleton.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Memories ...

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

        Weren't they just....
        I have great memories of soccer as a teenager back around then, so many heroes in both those teams really, was it me or was the game better back then?

      2. RustyBz
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Prediction tonight Doos? A different team to the one at Swansea better turn up for a proper farewell!

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          WHM 3 - MUN 1

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

            * 4 - 2

            in your honour sir.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'll take that!!! 😀

          2. El-Kloppico
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            how many goal from Payet?

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Robson and Whiteside in the centre of the park what i would give to have even half the quality and toughness in our midfield these days not to mention a Paul McGrath at the back

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

        I just recalled how United back then had such a great Irish connection, one of many reasons that the Irish supported them, it's so hard today for Irish players to break through today unfortunately.

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

          We do alright in the lower echelons 😉

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

            Indeed. Mostly at Ipswich 😉

        2. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Sadly this is true unless they are very special they just won't get a look in at the very highest level..

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

            It seems the African and Eastern European players have more hold on the game now not only in relation to Irish players but most UK players, Scottish/Welsh/English, there certainly has been a huge culture change in the game I suppose since Sky came to the EPL.

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aah Olsen, a favourite of mine.
      Cottee/McA were good to see also as a football lover.

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'd take Jesper Olsen over Depay and he's 55

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

          I just laughed out loud when I read this!
          😆

        2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It's a close call isn't it....
          I do think Depay will come good though.
          But if he aint showing great improvement in summer and the first games he should be put out on a 1yr loan to a decent Bundesliga or Seria A club imo. As an intermediate step and to find his drive again

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I do aswell in all seriousness.. Needs a manager who will put an arm round him though not nail him and bench him every time he gives the ball away or attempts something risky or exciting.. His attitude has to change too for sure and be willing to put the work in off the ball..the sky is the limit if he can do this

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

        They had a great partnership back then I recall and McAvennie being up there goals wise too, but alas he was a bit of a lad 😉

    4. Bazzalona
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      John Gidman

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

        My bad, auto correct Bazz.

        1. Bazzalona
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry didn't mean it like that. Good player Gidman and absolutely mad as a hatter

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

            One of the lesser know United players, started life at Liverpool before Gidman then became Manchester United's new manager Ron Atkinson's first signing as he moved to United in 1981 as part of a £450,000 swap deal, with Mickey Thomas moving to Everton. He helped United win the FA Cup in 1983 and 1985. After scoring 4 goals in 120 appearances for United (including 4 substitute appearances), he left the club for rivals Manchester City in 1986. During his two seasons at City, the club was relegated to the Second Division. He then moved to Stoke City and Darlington, and retired after seeing his final club relegated to the Football Conference in 1989.

            1. Bazzalona
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              And bizarrely is blind in one eye yet no medical ever picked this up.
              Lives in Marbella now.

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      13th April 1963, Upton Park.
      Leicester are 16 matches unbeaten and top of the league (and in the cup final)
      We go down to stay at my grandad's Barking home. He's a raving Hammers nut. We go to the match:

      West Ham 2 Leicester City 0 (and we lose the FA Cup final)

      How times change! 🙂

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

        Lol-Nice memory there TOM!

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes indeed. I remembered feeling very down at the time but in retrospect we had a fantastic year - ice age champs they called us (62-63 was c-o-l-d!!)

      2. Bazzalona
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hope the same team still wins the FA Cup though!

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I can't see nay other result - I think that you're stuck with LVG next year. Are you happy with that?

  13. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Already have Andy Carroll as TC tonight could make or break whether i catchup to 3rd place in my ML for money come on Big Andy!

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I reckon he'll get 1 pt tonight 😆

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Don't

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

    Thanks Doos. Downloaded. Also, my Best of Bread vinyl arrived today! 🙂

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ahhh! You never said!!! 😀

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        If the wife will let me, I am going to try to make it to The Anglesea Arms.

        Then we can do our thing a couple of weeks later, if you wish.

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

          Awesome!!

        2. ljuta zena
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          My nick means mad wife, so close to divorced hihihihihih

  15. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All this talk of the Boleyn ground is doing my nut it.. it's Upton Park and always has been.. for me anyway

    1. FPL_Liger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The Anne 'Boleyn Alley'

    2. Bazzalona
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martin Samuel who is a lifelong fan said that the other day.

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Glad i'm not alone..

    3. Jay_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, and when they keep showing the West Stand down green street gets on my nerves, a true reflection of the ground is the opposite side, the East Stand, aka the chicken run, down priory road, that's a true refection of the nostalgia, spirit and feeling of the ground.

  16. L S P
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather sell Lukaku/Hazard for:

    A) Aguero/Tadic
    B) Giroud/KDB

    Cheers/Thanks/Help.

    1. Sebastes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud/Tadic

  17. tyron
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    hey guys heres the scenario.. WHO would u bet on..
    Im 12 points behind my ML opponent and 300$ at stake.
    I Have ddg pva fab haz lanzini payet rashford and carrol (tc)

    He has smalling firmino milner payet (c) lukaku martial and defoe.

    Heres the prob he still has his tc chip for final gw. I am in a position where I need something big from andy or I am left in a position where my one cap in the final gw has to get more than his tc.. I think he would tc sanchez.

    any recommendations?
    My team for final gw
    DDg bellerin gab pva
    haz/fab payet sanchez mane(in for either haz or fab)
    rash aguero carrol.
    Or any other suggestions? really want to cut this 12 pt gap.. cant take the banter

    his team
    LLoris
    smalling simpson daniels
    milner firmino sanchez payet
    lukaku martial defoe.

    SURELY he will rid one of them for a Southampton guy OR get gru in

  18. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lanzini expected to start tonight?

    1. Clam. ☘️
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yus.

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

      Expected to.

      West Ham were also expected to win v Swansea.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        As in 'we know nothin'

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

          We were understudies of John Snow.

  19. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Predicted Hamners lineup tonight Doosra?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ... ... ... ... Randolph
      Tomkins, Ogbonna, Reid, Cresswell
      ... … Kouyaté, Noble(c)(p)
      … Antonio, Payet(fk), Lanzini,
      ... ... ... … Sakho

      Subs: Spiegel, Carroll, Valencia, Obiang, Hendrie, Byram, Oxford.

      (Collins)
      Emineke{loan}
      Song{loan}
      Moses{loan}

      Sorry. 🙁

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

        Carroll hattie off the bench is possible 😉

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

        Sure on Caroll?

      3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Unfortunately this looks rather good.

        How is Randolph?

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Was superb against LIV in FACup quarter.
          Was not at all in his match last time out! Took 4 against a depleted Swans team!

  20. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How substitutions works in Euro fantasy. Are they manual like in UCL or automatic like in FPL? Tnx

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

      Same as FPL. Almost everything in the game is the same as FPL, except that there are no bonus points.

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. So we don`t need too expensive bench... That helps with first 11 🙂

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

          Definitely! 🙂

          Also, I believe Czech defender Prochazka is a 4m starter. At least, he played in 9 of 10 qualifiers.

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think I am just going to enjoy Euro fantasy rather putting the same amount of effort in as FPL .

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

              I'm just a sucker for punishment 🙂

              FPL is a write-off for me (yet again) but if I buy enough tickets for the raffle, surely I'll win a prize?

  21. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tonight's game could make or break my season (Payet - TC).
    Unfortunately, I can't see lots of goals in this one. Man U will go for a clean sheet, and try to nick it 1-0.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wham will win 3-1 and payet will get you 20 points tonight
      I mean 3x7 😉

      1. ljuta zena
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And if that happened I m gonna buy you as much beer as you can drink

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

    Quite enjoying my goat main.
    Also I'm going peasant shooting on the weekend. Can't wait. Got my Barbour, flat cap, wellies, gilet and pipe. I'm going to look the dogs.

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

      Hahahaha peasant shooting 😆

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

        I'd stay in Ireland on Saturday if I were you. 🙂

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

          I will for the present, have a pleasant peasant on me! 🙂

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

            Eminem?

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

              Sh!t. Cover blown.

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      best typo ever

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

        Typo?

    3. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You're going to look like an extra from Emmerdale

    4. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pleasant shooting!

    5. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm sure peasant shooting has been outlawed for at least 1000 years

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

        Not for the right price.

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

          This.

      2. Hasselbaink Forever
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cameron's brought it back

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

        Such laws don't apply to families with the name Lovibond representing our blood line.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's son
          I'm only plucking pheasants 'till the pheasant plucker comes.

          Me husband is a keeper, he's a very busy man
          I try to understand him and I help him all I can,
          But sometimes in an evening I feel a trifle dim
          All alone, I'm plucking pheasants, when I'd rather pluck with him.

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's mate
          I'm only plucking pheasants 'cos the pheasant plucker's late !

          I'm not good at plucking pheasants, at pheasant plucking I get stuck
          Though some pheasants find it pleasant I'd rather pluck a duck.
          Oh plucking geese is gorgeous, I can pluck a goose with ease
          But pheasant plucking's torture because they haven't any grease.

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, he has gone out on the tiles
          He only plucked one pheasant and I'm sitting here with piles !

          You have to pluck them fresh, if it’s fresh they’re not unpleasant,
          I knew a man in Dunstable who could pluck a frozen pheasant.
          They say the village constable had pheasant plucking sessions
          With the vicar on a Sunday ‘tween the first and second lessons.

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's mum
          I'm only plucking pheasants 'till the pheasant plucker's come.

          My good friend Godfrey is most adept, he's really got the knack
          He likes to have a pheasant plucked before he hits the sack.
          I like to give a helping hand, I gather up the feathers,
          It's really all our pheasant plucking keeps us pair together.

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's friend
          I'm only plucking pheasants as a means unto an end !

          My husband's in the forest always banging with his gun
          If he could hear me half the time I'm sure that he would run,
          For there's fluff in all my crannies, there's feathers up my nose
          And I'm itching in the kitchen from my head down to my toes.

          I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's wife
          And when we pluck together it's a pheasant plucking life !

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

            Oh pluck off.

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

              😆

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                😉

  23. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chance of a Payet return tonight?

    Any type of return for him tonight would just about put me out of touch in 1st in my ML. Really need him to do something, but the guy has definitely been an overrated FPL asset this year overall.

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      8th top scorer for mids, game in hand and hes been out for 2 months, he aint overrated

    2. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      played 29 times this season returned in 16 of them,

      55% return rate should give you hope

  24. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Martial's prospects of starting tonight?

    1. Ziegler1988
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Late fitness test

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Discussing Martial, Van Gaal said: "I don't take any risks as he's a very important player. We don't want a rupture because he's very important to us."

      A complication for Van Gaal is that United face Bournemouth at home on Sunday, meaning there is little recovery time ahead of the next match. He also has to consider players' fitness with an eye on the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley on May 21.

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

        Thanks! Sounds like LVG is leaning towards not risking him

      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        "I don't take any risks"

        Yeah, no kidding.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It also remains to be seen if Martial will be fit to return, after Van Gaal confirmed it was more a precaution to not play him at Norwich.

      “I cannot say that (he will come back) as we have to wait,” he added.

      “We have to wait if his muscle is still tight as I don’t take any risks as he is a very important player. We don’t want a rupture. That is very important for us.”

    4. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He traveled with the team to London.

  25. Ziegler1988
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho 2m2 minutes ago
    Klopp: "Yesterday Hendo was on the pitch, not with the team. Only running and passing. But he looks good. We'll take it step by step."

  26. Ziegler1988
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho 3m3 minutes ago
    Klopp: "Most of the players who will play tomorrow will have had a normal week - playing last Thursday and then Wednesday."

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It sounds like he is talking garbage to me . If it was a normal week his first choice xi would have started against Watford . I am going to sell Firmino in 38 . It's three days before the final

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yesss.. Milner get me 2 assists plz.

  27. Ziegler1988
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho 3m3 minutes ago
    Klopp: "We will have fresh legs again for Sunday. We can't say: 'stay at home and wait for the final'. You need to be in good shape."

  28. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on :

    Townsend & Carrol

    Out for

    Rashford & De Bruyne

    Also do you guys think Rashford is nailed for 38?

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

      No one will know if Rashford will be guaranteed for 38.
      It depends on so many factors (whether Utd beat Whu, whether Martial is injured, whether he will be rested for the final etc).

    2. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Better get Giroud

  29. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's the name of that British cop series, quite recent, where a female cop gets ousted out a window in a hospital.
    A short guy cop also gets his hand locked in vice and they are threatening to cut his fingers
    ?

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

      The thin blue line?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, never heard of it.
        Should I look it up?

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

          Probably not. Was a comedy from the 90s with Rowan Atikson 🙂 Reply was a bit of a jest

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Useful anyway as I am a big fan of Rowan!
            🙂

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Line of duty

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's the one, it was very very good, gonna check if there is more of the same out not.

        Brilliant, thanks!

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Best i'v seen in a long long time have you seen all 3 series? first 2 on netflix

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Nope I just googled that series 3 was aired.
            Hopefully it's on tv here starting in september.

            Never used Netflix for some reason.
            Maybe cause I like the idea of weeekly episodes, something to look forward to that way

            1. KingNidge
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Series 3 just finished a week or 2 ago on BBC..
              Yep know what you mean although i think for shows like this you just wanna get dug into the next episode right away and the next and the next netflix is very handy imo..

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kindergarten Kops on CBeebies.

      It's taken a rather dark turn lately.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The Bill must have done that at some point surely.

    4. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely line of duty. Excellent series.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed, they did what surely was rerun on Swedish tv a while back and switching channels I joined in on the window incident episode.
        Hooked straight away but ignored it as I wanted to see it from the start, luckily they had it still online. And straight after series 2 started. Brilliant.
        Will look forward for more now.

    5. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The best police drama I've seen in recent years is Happy Valley... fantastic TV. Especially season one.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, I'll look it up.

      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I agree. This and Line of Duty have been superb good recent police series.