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15 September 2016 2760 comments
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Romelu Lukaku saved my Gameweek and put a new spring in my step.

More importantly, it denied Granville the opportunity to indulge in one of his most favourite hobbies – picking holes in my “wasted” Wildcards.

Silenced by the Everton striker and early technical issues, Granville nonetheless returns to join myself, Jonty and Andy as we pick the bones out of Gameweek 4 and look ahead to the next.

With Lukaku and Diego Costa firing, this week’s raft of community questions are dominated by talk of going without Sergio Aguero or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

I’m more than happy to add further fuel to that fire by testing an anti-Zlatan maverick theory, only to be shot down by my co-hosts.

Does Etienne Capoue present another route to packing cash in our forward lines?

Can Jonty really find a good reason to justify having Jason Puncheon?

Will Granville’s cat make an appearance?

You can get the answers to all this and more by tuning in.

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  1. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio rose again. Do you think he wil do much away to west brom?

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm hoping not (double WBA defence) 😆

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Praying for a 0-0

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hard to call. But WHU are in a bad run. And expect them to come out with a win finally

      1. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        1-0 with a pen from noble?

        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I think the game will have 2 or fewer goals combined. But I'm biased atm lol.

          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            A west brom match is supposed to be 2 or fewer goals combined. Whether its 1-1 or 1-0 is the question

        2. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I have Antonio. But this is the kind of result I think would happen. Or Zaza scoring a brace from Lanzini assists.

    3. Gashead9
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He's got the form alright

  2. Gashead9
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Evening All, GTG? Who shall I bench?

    Foster
    Valencia, Baines, Masuaku or McAuley
    Hazard, Sanchez, Antonio, Puncheon
    Ibra, Lukaku (C), Benteke

    0.8 ITB Pickford, Fletcher, Amat

    Looking at doing Ibra > Aguero & Hazard to Mane for free next week, sound good?

    1. Rosey Palmer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      We have identical teams except I have Collins instead of Masuaku. I have McAuley first sub because Foster as GK

    2. Rosey Palmer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Oh and Ozil instead of your Sanchez

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      It's going to be cut throat next week to get Aguero in!!

      Front 3 of GW6 fixtures -

      Benteke (Away Sun)
      Lukaku (A Bou)
      Ibrahimovic (H Lei)

      And to found it Possibly one of these two -

      Ozil (H Chel, H Swans, H Mid)
      Hazard (A Ars, H Lei, H ManU)

  3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    @ Walkman have you made a FT this GW?

  4. Dr Mantis Toboggan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who will score more this week out of Ozil and Firmino?

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Özil in my view

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ozil on paper

  5. Birdman Transfer
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Final WC decision. Who would you pick for just this weekend:

    A) Benteke & Hazard [Lukaku/Zlatan (C)]
    B) Benteke & De Bruyne (C)
    C) Kane (C) & Mahrez (Could also be Ozil or Payet, but I already have Antonio & Cazorla and Leicester's fixture is tempting.)

    I'm on A now but I'm starting to lean strongly towards B, I could really use the differential points if De Bruyne has a big outing.

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

  6. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Good to go?

    Heaton
    Valencia Williams Evans
    Hazard San(c)hez Antonio Puncheon
    Ibra Costa Lukaku

    Pickford Kone Amat de Roon

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      How is this team even possible. Hazard Sanchez Ibra Costa Lukaku. Valencia as well

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Puncheon is the answer. 0.1 ITB as well 😉

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          This is a terrific squad. You can't have Aguero. But you don't need either.

          1. BB-8
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Don't think I'll go without Kun. Some 9 goals in 5 games this season already. Two of the big guys are out unfortunately 🙁

            1. Grand Thibauto
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              You can easily have by Sanchez to Ozil as well. Fwiw, this is one of the best squads I've seen on here.

              1. BB-8
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Yup. All depends on how this gw goes. Thanks GT 🙂

        2. Rosey Palmer
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          And Pickford

          1. BB-8
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Yup

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Solid team.

    3. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers lads

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Plans for bringing Aguero back? You doing it gw6 on WC?

        1. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Probably Sanchez and Costa to Cazorla and Kun. Might take out Ibra instead if Sanchez does well

          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Like it. I'm bricking it using WC next week. Bit of a gamble bringing Aguero in and playing him and Ibra which I'm currently planning on.

        2. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Used WC last gw

  7. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ranked 250k

    A) Ibra (C)
    B) Benteke (C)

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A. Safety
      B. Punt
      Your Decision

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Tekkers it is!

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I take safer option so A for me.

  8. Harvey Specter
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How much money do you guys have? I'm currently on 98.9 with 3.2 ITB

  9. Orticker
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who will be the best midfield option for GW5 under 9 million? Pick a best one from Sterling, Alli, Eriksen, Firmino, Antonio, Cazorla, Lamela etc.

    1. Capoue
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino easily

      1. Orticker
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        With Chelsea?

        1. Capoue
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I thought onwards sorry...eriksen maybe

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Sterling, Firmino will be in false 9 though and think there will be goals in that game.

      1. Orticker
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Is Sterling nailed to start? City has too many attacking players. I feel like Firmino is worth a punt.

  10. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    any man city fans?? whats your likely lineup this weekend?

    1. Harvey Specter
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      ERROR: No fans found

    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      GK: De Bryune
      LB: Aguero
      CB: Yaya
      CB:Nolito
      RB: Sterling
      CM: Clichy
      CAM:Iheanacho
      CAM: Stones
      LM: Fernadinho
      RM: Gundogan
      ST: Sane

  11. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lamela:a ny update if he will start?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He should was subbed of around 65 mins.

  12. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5.5m GK for this week?

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lloris

    2. Orticker
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bravo

  13. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    1. Ozil & Negredo
    2. Lamela & Lukaku (-4)

    Thanks

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You shouldn't get Lamela/Negredo

      1. FCSB
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This

  14. Birds of Prey
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I need to Soare> Hernandez or kelly, anybody know if Simpson is gonna go? Thx

    1. Manaf
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I read on one article (forget if it's from here or the Guardian) Simpson will be back.

  15. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Zaha as 1 week punt?

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      There are much better ones out there in my view. Is that your budget? Could you stretch to Bolasie?

      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yea that's my budget. Only have 0.1m to replace Ramirez.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Guess I'd go for it then, would also consider maybe going for a premium defender punt since you're WCing next week anyway

          1. Nobodinho
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks mate.

      2. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Or maybe Gray

  16. mccormibar
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Foster Jaku

    Valencia Stones Kone Amat Targett

    Hazard Ozil Firmino Lamela Capoue

    Ibra Lukaku Benteke

    Best Kun plan:

    A. Ibra Haz > Aguero Mane
    B. Lukaku Haz > Aguero Bolasie
    C. Benteke Ozil > Aguero 4.4 mid (play Capoue for next few weeks as 4th mid)
    D. Lukaku Ozil > Aguero Bolasie

    Thanks

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Why lose Ibra and Haz in A. Lose Lamela and Ibra if you want Aguero

  17. Capoue
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    There is still no conclusion who is more nailed jaku or pickford...

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just get Heaton and Robinson and have a safe 4.0 pick.
      To answer you, probably Pickford

      1. mccormibar
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I think both keepers were only 1 bad game away from being dropped when they signed the new keepers. Sunderland have had that bad game, Hull haven't.

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I chose Pickford because Hull's new GK Marshall is quality. And could easily replace Jakupovic soon enough. Never heard of the Mika guy. Sounds like a bench fodder.
          But I'd probably have Heaton Rob than worrying about a nailed 4.0 who won't be after few weeks.

  18. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which one? WC'ing next week anyways

    A) Bring in Lukaku

    B) Bring in Iheanacho

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nacho since you missed out on Lukaku's price rise

    2. Orticker
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Tough call. But I would pick Lukaku

      1. mccormibar
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Nacho and captain.

    3. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

    4. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go nacho

  19. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    evenin, advice on FT use pls thnx

    would you use FT to bring in Zaha STK if your only bench is Pieters cry? thnx

    (reason being i have lamela just in case Lamela does not play at all)

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nope, save the FT.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Won't bring Zaha to bench him

  20. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    some help please guys, sat at my desk with my FPL mind going crazy:

    Heaton
    McAuley Valencia Williams
    Hazard Ozil Antonio Sterling
    Ibra Costa Negredo

    Foster Collins Capoue Amat

    1 FT, 0.1m ITB

    Good to go or any changes I need to make??

    I'm worried of being trolled by Lukaku - do I bring him in?

    Thanks!!!

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Don't bring him with a hit

    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I would only consider shipping Negredo in your team.

      1. FCSB
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        thanks... 0.1m short of nacho 🙁

        do you suggest anyone to swap for??

        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe wait a week and look at Troy Deeney.

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Negredo is the only problem, aside from that a strong team. Save

      1. FCSB
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        who could i change for mate??

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          This is the problem that is underlying all decisions at the moment, there are no 6.5 or below forwards that are any good. The cheapest 3rd striker i like is the Benteke/Bony level.
          Could put on that Zaza from WH but hold is fine, cant have a perfect 11!

          1. FCSB
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            very true!! thanks!! and who knows, boro could spring an upset with a negredo brace!! nice name too!!

  21. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Leaving the Aguero conundrum until after this GW.

    Just one question from me today-

    A. AOA with Capoue playing
    B Play Masuaku (Wh) away to West Brom

    A silly card, want Capoue on the pitch, West Brom cant score?

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B, surely. Don't see a good reason for wasting an AoA on Capoue who plays Man U & Masuaku has some attacking threat & has a pretty easy defensive fixture in paper, IMO.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, just know how i will feel if Capoue gets bench points again. Its just frustration i guess

  22. E25
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender 4.6 or under?
    Have Valencia Stones Amat Kone Friend

    Planning on swapping out Friend this week before WC gw 6

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Only if you had 0.5~ ITB. I am doing the same transfer with Friend out for Williams. You should probably get a Palace Def. The souare replacement. Idk who, Kelly perhaps.

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm struggling, all the poor teams (i.e with cheap defenders) are playing big hitters.
        I was thinking Kelly as a one week option but still don't trust Palace defence, even against Stoke.

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I dont't trust either. But he is with the best fixture in the 4.5 region this week. All the scout picks have Mandanda so they are expecting Palace with a cs too.

          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Fair play, cheers

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      How much is Evans WBA?

      1. Shearer & Sutton
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        4.5

      2. E25
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        4.5. Have Foster though so not keen on WBA double up vs WHU

    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe Holebas?

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Vs Man U?

        1. Shearer & Sutton
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry you need only this gw.
          Forget Holebas my bad.

          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            No worries. On the possibles list for WC next week

            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Sorry too, just this week? Palace defender i guess

              1. E25
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Will likely go Kelly. Assuming he plays instead of Souare and is only one within price.

  23. Zlat's all folks
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Played my W/C this week as my team generated a grand total of 24 and it was littered with issues. The W/C seemed like my only choice. Benefited from a few price rises through the week but I’m currently settled on this.

    Heaton / Jaku
    Evans / Jagielka / Walker / Kingsley / Amat
    Hazard / Cazorla / Sterling / Antonio / Capoue
    Ibra / Costa / Lukaku

    I’m thinking that going forward I’ll either have ibra or Kun and the forward line can probably afford for me to lose Lukaku after his favourable fixtures and upgrade ibra to Kun. Or not, depends how this forward line performs!
    I know I have 2 swansea defenders, I couldn’t work it any other way.
    Anybody got any thoughts on improvements, should I start again!?

    Any help appreciated. Thanks

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Capoue to De roon, Amat/Kingsley to Kelly?

  24. Simon Krast
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hi fantasy freaks, how you rate my current team:

    Given
    Baines Koscielny Collins
    Ozil Sterling Antonio Hazard
    Lukaku Ibrahimovic Bony

    Bench: Pickford, Capoue, Amat, Love

    0 left ITB,, 1 FT, planning to make Lukaku as captain and hold to get 2nd FT for next week for Aguero.

    Any different aproach for this week maybe and what is advice for taking Aguero next week?

    For now thinking of
    Ibra > Kun
    Hazard > Firminho (easier fixtures Liverpool)
    having +0,4 to play with around , maybe Sterling > Alli and later Antonio > Tadic

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Okay for now. Save the FT. But shouldn't really consider Antonio>Tadic

      1. Simon Krast
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        That's future thinking, will give Antonio couple of weeks for sure, but what will be with Hammers when Feghouli, Ayew, Caroll, Lanzini get healthy to play, with Payet as main star.

  25. Orticker
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    For GW5, Alli, Sterling or Cazorla? or any other for 8.3 or below?

    Appreciate your thoughts.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If for one week only before a WC punt on Tadic?

      1. Orticker
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Already got Redmond. Ur thoughts on Alli?

        Thanks in advance.

    2. Simon Krast
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Alli is my pick, Sterling maybe get a rest, Santi can't get a penalty every week.
      Spurs and Alli are ready for get loose at home after that CL lose.

  26. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Going to put rhe armband on Tekkers over Sanchez Hazard and Lukaku. What ye think worth a punt before Kun is back?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Its a good shout, hes my vice currently after Lukakau. Benteke is good, just in general I think Palace are poor team. Doesnt mean he wont score.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bold

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just checked only 2% on the captain poll. Yikes. Sod it I am going for it let's call it a diff ( beer induced captain picks are usually not good though) Thanks for replies.

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Good luck.

    4. Simon Krast
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

  27. Erlanger
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    After a week of mulling it over, I’ve settled on these two WC drafts, leaving enough money to get in Aguero next week for 1ft. A or B?

    A) Foster (Jaku)
    Shaw Williams Walker (Amat Kingsley)
    Hazard Cazorla Antonio Bolasie (Capoue)
    Lukaku Ibra Benteke
    *Lukaku becomes Aguero

    B) Foster (Jaku)
    Shaw Williams Walker (Amat Evans)
    Sterling Cazorla Antonio Bolasie (Capoue)
    Lukaku Ibra Benteke
    *Benteke becomes Aguero

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B cause I am considering City double up too. There are going to score 3 or more a lot of weeks. Losing Hazard is harsh but fixtures not kind right now.

      1. Erlanger
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers for the advice.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Like B alot, i know you lost Haz but cant have them all. Unsure if Walker worth the cash, could easily be a 4.5

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Once Aguero back maybe Steling to Lallana? Get involved in Lpool?

        1. Erlanger
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah might try to get a piece of pool, particularly if Sane threatens Sterling's minutes.

    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A but try avoiding Amat+Kingsley maybe

      1. Erlanger
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Wish I could but right on cash and there's no other reliable defender for 4.1/4.2.

        1. Erlanger
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          *tight

  28. SuperDan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Marney or Fletcher?

  29. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      -------------------Foster-------------------
      -------Valencia Baines Stones--------
      Sanchez Hazard Antonio Redmond
      ---Ibrahimovic(c) Lukaku Benteke---
      ----------------------------------------------------
      Subs: Pickford Capoue Amat Wilson

      Good to go?

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Looks tasty . All good to go.

      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Very nice, good to go.
        Long term, last chance for redmond?

    • ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      would u change gray to nacho for a one week punt and wc next week or
      keep the FT to get Aguero back with the 2 FT's next week and save the wc.

      what do u think the chances are of gray scoring vs Leicester and can you take the risk of no city players vsBournemouth ?

      1. Kante Be Bothered
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        id get nacho

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          thanks, feels to risky to not have a city player

          1. Kante Be Bothered
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            exactly and if it doesn't work, you can easily get aguero