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24 September 2016 4118 comments
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Saturday’s events draw to a close at the Emirates as two heavyweights collide in the tea-time kick-off.

Arsenal host Antonio Conte’s Chelsea as both sides bid to keep pace with a perfect Manchester City at the top of the table.

The big team news finds Cesc Fabregas back in the Blues line-up following his midweek brace in the EFL Cup – Oscar makes way.

Fantasy managers will be more concerned with the fortunes of Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez heads into the encounter with goals and confidence flowing, although worringly, he has failed to score in his last four league appearances in front of his home fans.

Costa has five goals for the season, notching in four of his five Gameweeks, while Hazard will be looking to break a run of two blanks having been sold by over 350,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 6.

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

  1. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku stick or is the troll coming?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      We're in it!

      1. Ghost10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Your thoughts on 2 of Firmino, Coutinho, Walcott, Sterling for the next 5 games or so?

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Sterling not going away, neither is Wally.
          I'm wonderingbis Cout the man to have from that pool minefield?
          I'd pick 2/3 mate.

          1. micsway
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Coutinho

          2. Ghost10
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks, makes sense. My main worry is Sterling has Spurs and Everton in next 2, while Walcott has great fixtures next 5. Firmino vs Coutinho is just a headache! So leaning towards Walcott & Firmino/Coutinho for now.

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      (c)

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      May be (c)

    4. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Stick

  2. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    get lost lukaku,this time it really is goodbye,nothing vs bor has done my dome in,i will never have him again

    lukaku to rashford

    souare to bellerin

    done-4

    investing in hits anyway atm,this week

    kun,kdb,capoue in ibra,hazard,lamela out

    already 23 points better off with cap to come

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Seems like a rage transfer Jordan?

      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mild rage attack

        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          28 seconds?

      2. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        it is ,no denial and to an extent so were last weeks,i was spewing cos lamelas not playing and I wanted aguero also hazard was doing nowt so I just went for it ...

    2. syke63
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Has averaged 10 pts per game over 3 games and you're angry about that. Don't get it.

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        got him after his hatty of course and h2h rival capt him for that no touch last week,the b**tards an absolute Jonah,i can live without him...

    3. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You seem a bit angry 😉

    4. Nicks93
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku is no Aguero

  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    sorry to repeat but I'm really on bad headache

    how to get rid of lamela ?

    a ) lamela to walcott
    b ) ibra and lamela to mane and lukaku and -4

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

      A depending upon current Arsenal 'coverage'

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        no arsenal coverage

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

          Then A quite comfortably

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

      A, but i just personally will not get lukaku anymore, as he always stops scoring once i have him

  4. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    As arsenals coming fixtures look great, chelsea plays hull and manu plays stoke, still not sure what to do as i neither have any manu attacking players nir any arsenal ones.
    A) tekkers and snodgrass to rashford and wallcott for -4
    B) costa and snodgrass to rashford and sanchez for -4
    C) only snodgrass to walcott
    D) costa to ibra?

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B looks good but there's no way to get Ars/Mun players without getting rid of snodgrass ...

  5. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is it really mad to go with Defoe over Rashford !!

    Probably I'm biased as rashford will play VS Liverpool after stoke but I see WBA H/ STK A better fixtures too...

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

      It's not mad. It's just a coin toss really. Defoe has pens & more nailed. Rashford plays in a team that will create more chances. Samesies probably.

      1. GuyIncognito
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Rashford will get you more price rises as well since he's a Man Utd player. Might be valuable this season with so many expensive players. I think Defoe gets more points though.

  6. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Shame KDB got injured cos that will mean a lot more Sanchez owners now, just as Arsenal's fixtures are getting good - lucky gits

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

      It's inevitable. They don't have the 24 points that I have, though.

  7. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Westworld Oct 4th. Can't wait 😀

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Penistone Beer Festival Oct 2nd can't wait .

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sober up enough to watch Westworld 😉

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Looking forward as well. The film is a favourite of mine.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Same here

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed

  8. Patty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    This liverpool mid situation is really going to annoy me.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Might double up on Arsenal instead

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

        Good shout 😉

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

      It almost doesn't seem to matter who you get, they are are nearly all scoring points.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        In my position would you ditch Bentekke for Rashford?
        Funds to back into defence or Manè (Firmo) in time, is he worth the risk/nailed?

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

          I am looking to drop Tekkers too. Let me know who you get so I can avoid him 😛

          Hola mate! How is GW going?

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Haha-too bloody right!
            9k so happy out, thoughts on Rashy Z?

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

              9K overall? That's a jolly good start!

              Well, if Rashford keep starting, he is gold..otherwise I am looking at a customary Southampton attacker - Austin, for GW8 😉

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

          Not sure. Maybe, it's a tough one.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I know, and you know I hate to miss a price rise!
            He did all right by you today tho for sure.

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

              Hopefully more next week

      2. Gianfranco Sola
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        all apart from bloody firmino

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

      I'm holding off for now, it's not like there are no other options.
      I want a bit more info before deciding which Liverpool mid t get

    4. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino owner, huh? 😀

  9. cjhewitt92
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking about Wildcarding to this team, not many clean sheets about, advice on it would be welcome guys.
    Pickford Lee Grant
    Chambers/Zuñiga Friend Kingsley McAuley Amat
    Sánchez Sterling Walcott Coutinho Firmino
    Kun Stunai Lukaku

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Those keepers 🙂

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The defence from hell.

    3. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Defence looks weird.
      But love the double pool and Arsenal mids.

    4. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm, good luck

    5. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I like your thinking here, although i would probably downgrade Firminio to Lallana and use funds to upgrade the defence..

    6. mbglo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade Stuani to Diomande and spend 0.6 extra in defence

  10. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford or Deeney?

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

      Rashford

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Rashford but got a feeling Austin will crash the party

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

      Rashford

    4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Rashford scored so obviously him. Ask on Mon when Deeney scores 2 🙂

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

        *in May

    5. BlzE_94
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Rashford

  11. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Haven't seen a first half from ManUtd like today in 3-4 years. Even though it is just one match, it feels good to know what the team is capable of doing.

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nah.... It wasn't that good tbh.... Easy goals from corners etc....

      1. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Haha. Agree to disagree.

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Then again I can't really argue about what YOU have seen in 3-4 years 😀

          1. makaveli123
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Three seasons with dreadful performances at times. Barely scoring goals at home etc.

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

      Great result and really good match... Hope Rooney doesn't come back in, looked much more balanced without him.
      Hererra and Pogba both much improved

    3. bazrah99
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, it was the closest thing to a Fergie performance since he retired.

    4. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe best half since Fergie Time

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

        Against the Champions as well!

    5. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      3 poorly defended corners and you've turned the corner? Not much has changed...

      1. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not there yet, but good to see some enegy and willingness to be more direct.

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

    Just dont know does it worth -8
    Masuaku, Snod, Ibra
    to
    4,5 Sachez, Rash

  13. Miro
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ibra -> Kun
    Hazard -> Sterling

    No brainer with 2 FT ?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ridiculous you havent done it already!!!!

      1. Miro
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I know, I'm too stubborn

    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Do it.

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Do it, fluid!!

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

      It wasn't all that long ago everyone wanted a Spurs defender...

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'd still want a Spurs defender, you don't?

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

          TOT v MCI next up. Double MCI seems excessive to me

    5. syke63
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Week too late!

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

        Too late indeed. I'd wait after midweek now...

    6. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes,i did the same move last week and gained 15 points today

    7. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd wait a week on Ibra to Kun now seeing as you haven't done it already. Zlatan (c)

  14. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    frustrating owning both ibra and firmino and get 2 pts when 9 goals where scored

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe the luck will be in your favour next week.

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

        This. Got to persevere - IVe already been burned once by Firminio this season

    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      same here

    3. Miro
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      tell me about it.

  15. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Presictions for next week.

    Sanchez injured or mysteriously starts blanking,
    Hazard finds his shooting boots in the back of his closet,

    On an unrelatd note guess which transfer I'm making this week.

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Um hazard to sanchez?

      1. Texas Pete
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Wnner winner chicken dinner!!

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

    Ozil was a lot better today,best hes played this season,glad I have him but I fear alexis is the one to have just haven't got the coins...

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Find them and quick.

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

      Yeah Ozil did look good but Sanchez a much better pick, especially if he keeps the CF slot

  17. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How bad is KDB injury?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't sound promising can't see him being rushed back with the start City have had

    2. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't look good honestly

  18. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Phew...this place feels a bit more sane around this time and good to see some familiar faces!

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

      Gets pretty crazy during matches sometimes

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

        From the night before the deadline day till the matches are over, it's just not my thing anymore

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      True! People are strange...

  19. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    When are the next cup games?

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

      week of 24 oct

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers!

  20. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Crolla time

  21. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Do i keep Ibra?

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

      Yes

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      (c)

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This is the thing but i fear his price drops. Lost .1 profit already.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          His price will go back up if/when he hauls.

    3. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If you already got Aguero, then keep Ibra. If not, sell for him

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Got kun lukatroll sanchez and sterling.

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

          Then keep for now

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

        This ^^ But get rid after stoke regardless

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

  22. turd ferguson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    going to do Hazard > Sanchez.

    Who to transfer out to make room?

    A - Lukaku > Rashford
    B- Benteke > Rashford?

    any advice much appreciated.

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Benteke

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Decision boils down to:

    A - Amat and Ibra +4 points
    or
    B - Mane (AOA) and Rashford?

  24. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Need to fund Haz -> sanchez

    A) de gea -> pickford

    B) costa -> rashford

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Gianfranco Sola
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        are you serious?

  25. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Does aguero usually have his hauls against spurs at home or away?

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

      Seem to think he's had a couple away

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Both.

  26. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Think the Benteke to Rashford decision rest on how Benteke looks on MOTD.

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        this!

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Have them both !!

    • UpAndAway
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino's returns for me so far this season - 2, 2, and 2.

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

        same here

      2. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I at least had that 15 two weeks ago.... That's tough.... It will change though, I promise 😀

        1. UpAndAway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Sooooooo frustrating.

          1. My Name Is Prince
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I know!

      3. Maarrrr17
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        2,2, bring in for -4, 2

        1. UpAndAway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Stiff...

    • KJT123
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      People jumping on the Rashford wagon...Deeney plays Monday night, could impress, and IMO is a much better option.

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

        You mean the Rashwagon...but it's fun on the Rashwagon!

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I preferred the Ramwagon.

    • rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Save ft, right?

      Cech
      Clyne, Baines, holebas
      Sanchez(c), Firmino, António, capoue
      Kun, lukaku, deeney

      Snodgrass, Walker, amat

      1. Jay_
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, lovely team, wish I had Clyne and Cech.

          1. rjcv177
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Played pickford this GW 🙁

        • The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Providing Baines isn't serious, yep.

        • turd ferguson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          yes very nice team save

        • My Name Is Prince
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Good team, I'd look to downgrade one of the 5.5m defenders in order to have some money in the bank and room for manouvre, but it ain't urgent!

          1. rjcv177
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            On WC thought of smith, but couldn't choose Who to loose 😉

        • rjcv177
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thkx all. This Was a WC and feeling sick of Firmino return. I Was going lovren, but rumors sent me to Clyne. Is Coutinho much Better than Firmino???

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

        Shaw & Stuani out for Holebas & Deeney/Rashford tonight?
        Should I go for it?

        Appreciate your thoughts!