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8 September 2016 2555 comments
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He’s gone. Aguero has been shown the door, at least by myself, Jonty and Andy.

But Granville had to be different.

The revitalised ScoutCast shock-jockey simply had to go against the grain and choose to bench the Argentine.

He’s also refusing to play his Wildcard, challenging us to persuade him over the course of this episode.

Do we succeed in tipping him over the edge? You’ll have to listen in and find out.

In doing so, you’ll hear the four of us address a barrage of Wildcard fuelled questions from you, the Community, as we tackle subjects such as the Arsenal midfield conundrum, Payet vs Antonio and survey the options when it comes to cheap enablers.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Ben dinnery says sanchez requires a check...with perez and giroud hanging around this prob means limited minutes?

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      No. If Sanchez is fit- he's in.

  2. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Sanchex or Ozil + 1.5m is wrecking my head

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Ozil

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

      Ozil + 1.5 comfortably for me.

      I think Sanchez is only worth 0.5 more, if that

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

        Ozil has upped his game in the last year - has started shooting more and getting into scoring positions

    3. ZeBestee
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Ozil is more consistent and Arsenal play around him. Sanchez is explosive but inconsistent at times. So Ozil for me

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Both?

      1. Bubz
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Not possible for me really

    5. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      We don't need no stats - Sanchez coz we can C him and laugh at those that C-ed Haz after the games.

      1. BB-8
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Haha this

      2. JIM BOB
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Thing is, with Aguero, Hazard and Ibrahimovic I really don't see myself captaining Sanchez anyway

        1. b✪mber
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Ibra plays City, Aguero is in jail and Hazard never scores away... there can be only 1 - Sanchez

          1. BB-8
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Or Costaaaa

    6. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez bubz. Is gonna go on a spree for the next 2-3 weeks

    7. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez

    8. faver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez perfectly distributes funds from Aguero. Thats the main reason for me. I dont like money sitting on my bench. Someone previously posted Alexis's record of having big scores in a row and then blanking. If he will get some of those sweet points it seems like it should happen against Soton. Mesut on the other hand will provide you 1 point every 15 minutes or something. I went for explosiveness

      1. Bubz
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Thing is that it's the difference between Firmino/Sterlign as my third mid vs a 6.9m or less mid, which I cant see any good options in

        1. BB-8
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Antonio. Make it happen

          1. Bubz
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            He's my 4th mid

        2. faver
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Go for F/S then. You wont regret getting Ozil at all, he's hell of a player. Sterling seems to find a way to score AND starting 11

          1. faver
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            In this case, money wont sit on bench, which is good in my opinion

  3. FPL Marc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Would you rather go without an Arsenal, Everton or Man Utd defender?

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Clearly Everton.

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

      Arsenal

    3. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Not Utd

    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Arsenal

    5. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      And that's why I've got one of each!

    6. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Ars

    7. faver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Arsenal, 6+ starters, 0,5 itb

  4. Champione
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    A) Antonio
    B) Mane
    C) Firmino

    Cheers

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      C

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

    3. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

    5. Champione
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Cheers guys!

  5. Dazzrb
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Ozil a good captain pick for this week?

    I don't like captaining Hazard away from home...

    1. Jape
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Answered your own question then.

    2. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Yea

  6. Alonso14
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Need to decide today!

    A. Sanchez and Rooney
    B. Ozil and Ibra

    Most my league have ibra so like the differential but I love sanchez

    Ibra is ibra thou and Ozil can score!

    1. Jape
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B. If Ibra scores you'll be screwed.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

  7. JIM BOB
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Best option til Xmas?

    A.) Snodgrass & Zaza

    or

    B.) Redmond & Deeney

    ???

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I like A

    2. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      A

    3. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks guys.....do you prefer Snoddy to Redmond?

  8. Eskimooo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Is no one concerned about Sanchez minutes this week ?

    1. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      No

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I have been talking about this for the last 2 weeks...but everyone here seems certain that he will start.

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I'm not sure he will start now. I don't want there to be a rumours flying that he isn't starting but I could imagine he may not

        1. Jape
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          It's the same every time he comes back from Internationals and everyone gets worried. He'll play at least 70.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Yes, it was a factor in my decision to get Ozil.

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      yes, but got him anyway

    5. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Yes and Lamela, Valencia

  9. nikush
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Hazard or Ozil
    whom to captain ??

    1. PvA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Ozil

      1. nikush
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I too have Lukaku..
        Any thoughts ??
        please.

  10. PvA
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Just reading Pulis' quotes and he didn't see happy with WBA

    He was basically saying the window wasn't what he wanted, but now they just have to carry on and get results

    I'm less confident with a WBA defensive double up now

    1. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Just get Heaton

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      The defence are well drilled. It was in attack that he didn't get what he wanted.

  11. timPgoodwin
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Payet, Lukaku, Hazard or Ibra as captain ... and why?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Payet if you are feeling Punty.

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

      Ibra - think he'll get a brace

    3. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Zlatan. His hate for Pep is worth a goal. Or a red card.

  12. Sylas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    AW today : "Sanchez and Ospina I haven't seen yet [got back last night],” Wenger said at a press conference on Friday morning, although he did deliver a positive update on forward Alex Iwobi’s recovery from a hip injury sustained in the opening weekend 4-3 defeat by Liverpool. “Iwobi is back in the squad, [Aaron] Ramsey not ready for tomorrow or Tuesday."

    1. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Bit concerned about this but Alexis has to start, no?

      1. Sylas
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        He better! I got him in and I'm not on a WC.

        1. BB-8
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I'm on WC and keeping him I think. Not sure about captaining though

    2. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      lazy. He should've been picking him up at the airport!

      1. Sylas
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        You bet! 😡

        1. b✪mber
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          YOU BETTER BANG 2 TOMORROW!!!

          1. Sylas
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            OK! 😀

  13. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Keep flicking between a 352/442 and 343. Fodder being Diomande or Capoue...

    Question is whether you feel Zaza could compete with Antonio for points?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      It's a bit too soon to answer that question.

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Probably right, go with gut. My guess is both are nailed for foreseeable future

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

      I think Zaza will do very well

      1. Eskimooo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        What makes you think zaza will do well ?

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

          West Ham being fairly attacking and him being the striker ahead of lots of good AMs

          1. Eskimooo
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            It doesn't change the fact he's not great , but I hope you're right , just can't see it personally

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

              Easy to be doubtful as a fan!

              Seen him play a few times and looked quite lively tbh. Better than Sakho at any rate

          2. mikess
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Plus fixtures is a nice cocktail

        2. mikess
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I trust West Ham attack more so than Everton. Zaza gives a different alternative to Antonio but Antonio is proven

  14. r0scr0w
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    After some help please guys. Current front 8 is below.

    Firmino Hazard Redmond Lamela (Capoue)

    Aguero Ibra Gray

    1 FT.

    Do i just transfer Aguero for Lukaku or take a -4 hit and also bring in Alexis for Lamela?

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Great question. I reckon take the hit.

    2. Sanchit
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez IN for -4

      1. r0scr0w
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks guys.

  15. nikush
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Is Hazard over Payet that much to talk on ??
    why is nobody talking on it??

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      My hunch is over the next few GWs Payet will outscore Hazard, but that's just me.

      1. nikush
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I can feel it mate..
        Everyone talking of Hazard (C)..
        What about giving the armband to Lukaku ??

        1. noquarternt
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          If you think Lukaku will get more points, go for it!

    2. McQueen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I like Payet, just can't afford him, went for cheaper Antonio. Go with your gut though!

  16. McQueen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Which 7.4M and less mid for next 4 games to get. Already have Haz, Sanchez, Antonio

    A Lallana (good stats, tough fixtures for next 2)
    B Willian (tough fixtures, would like him in my team)
    C Lamela (risk of being rested)
    D Tadic (so so fixtures, on pens)
    E Mirallas (direct, comes off pitch early)
    F anyone else?

    Thanks guys.

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

      Antonio

      1. McQueen
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Already have him, see above. Cheers.

      2. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Already got. Lallana for me

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

      A

    3. nikush
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      With Antonio already in the team; Mirrallas will be good imo.

    4. McQueen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks all, appreciate the feedback!!

  17. UpAndAway
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Sunderland fans, is Love guaranteed to start?

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

      No - won't get another minute imo

      1. UpAndAway
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Amat's fixtures are terrible!

        1. Andy_Social
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Good for the bench though. There are no other 4m options.

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

          So?

          You shouldn't be playing a 4.0 unless in a rotation

      2. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Hater not a Lover

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Not a fan and no, definitely not.

  18. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Morning gents. Sorry if I've missed this but Costa or Lukaku as an Aguero replacement? Both can score on their day but also have glaring drawbacks.

    Which is the lesser of two evils?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Costa edges it but those Lukaku fixtures...

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I hear you. But Lukaku never fails to let me down so I'm loathe to give him another chance. Might have to be Diego...

  19. MFPL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Current WC team:

    Foster (Jakupovic)
    Valencia Williams Masuaku Evans (Amat)
    Hazard **** Mane Antonio ****
    Ibra Lukaku ****

    For the missing spots:
    A) Sanchez + Capoue + Diomande (rotation between Evans, Capoue and Diomande + 0.9m ITB)
    B) Ozil + Rondon + Capoue (3-4-3 every week, 0.3m ITB)
    C) Sanchez + Puncheon + Diomande (3-5-2, 0,ITB)

  20. Net Gains
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Should I keep Valencia in Shaw in defence or lose one of them for Baines? I'm wildcarding and thinking long-term but also want to know about their availability this week (Valencia just got back yesterday from internationals and Shaw may be injured?)

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

      I think Baines over Shaw just about. Don't want 2 United options tied up in defence

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      If you're wildcarding you should be focussed on the long term. I'm on a wildcard, getting both of them and benching both for the Manc derby. My thinking is it's the only game before the next WC when I'll leave them out.

    3. faver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Set pieces for Baines covers Shaw attacking potential. Goals/assists from fk/pk will come for sure. Valencia can provide like 70 crosses every game and get 30 baps without assists. He will outscore both of them. #keeptony

      1. Net Gains
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Ummm presumably then you're not aware that if you add up all of Valencia's baps over the last 4 seasons (totalling the equivalent of over 84 full matches), it comes to 6 baps less than you think he will get this year?!

  21. Kabayan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    A. Collins - Cazorla - 6.5 Mid - Gray

    B. Collins - Cazorla -5.6 Mid - Benteke

    C. Baines - Ozil - 5.6 Mid - 4.6 FWD

    Need advice please

    1. nikush
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      If need to choose between the three; I will go with B.

    2. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

  22. Jape
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    With Diouf and Shaqiri out, i'm punting on Bony.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      He'll play, but is he fit??

      1. Jape
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I hope so!

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Excellent fixtures from 6 onwards

    3. faver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      so they will play 4-5-1 with allen arnautovic bojan and bony?

      1. Jape
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        No idea, just taking a risk.

  23. Sergeant Garcia
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Which combo do you prefer?

    A) Sanchez / Antonio / Chadli
    B) Ozil / Mane / Lanzini

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

      B

    3. Sergeant Garcia
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks lads!

  24. nikush
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    What abot giving armband to Lukaku ?? look at his fixture 🙂
    Already have Hazard and Ozil in the mid however ..

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      look at his form 😉

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

      Sunderland away is not a great fixture for an attacker

      1. nikush
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        hmm.. not exactly..
        Then, Ozil will be safest of three then..

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Owning him is enough at the minute. That said this is the week for a punt. Ibra facing city who will dominate possession, Haz less effective away and Sanchez might not even start

      1. nikush
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        That's why I went with Ozil ahead of Sanchez..
        However, I have Ibra too..

    4. faver
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      NO. NEVER. Just dont captain him. He's a good player but you cant predict when and how much he will score.

      1. nikush
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        So, Ozil in your opinion !!

        1. faver
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Hazard. Swansea, without digging too deep, conceded 3 from 13 shots on goal. Hazard alone can have 10. Add Costa, Willian, Oscar, Mischa to equation. With all the respect for Swans, ON PAPER they look weak and Chelsea looks like team who will find way to the goal eventually (20 shots - 7 goals), no matter what. And Eden is in the center of it. Those are dumb statistics but I have watched all Chelsea games and Hazard is back - 100%. I just want to back it up with some stats. Also Soton and away Sunderland dont as easy as Swansea

  25. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    A - Cazola Sanchez Antonio

    B - Firmino Sanchez Lanzini

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B Because your eggs aren't all in arsenal basket

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Not a bad basket to have all ya eggs in

        1. mikess
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          True

  26. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Ozil ownership : 7.8%

    Sanchez 12.6%

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Cazorla?

  27. nikush
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Baines to Williams to save 0.5 !!
    in need of money; is this is better or to look for some other target ??

  28. sAunite
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Hello...is this team G2G? Thanks in advance
    W.C active

    Foster/ (Pickford)
    Collins/McAuley/Valencia (Love, Amat)
    Hazard/Antonio/Ozil/Sterling/Barkley
    Ibra/Negredo(Diomande)

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Like it apart from Negredo and your bench fodder

  29. nikush
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Collins or Masuaku ?? if you have extra 0.4m

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Masuaka because I feel his crosses could find Antonio

  30. b✪mber
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Aguero dropping fast!!!