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Next up this Tuesday, we delve into the Gameweek 6 Opta data in our first members article of the week.

A pair of Palace and Liverpool attackers come under analysis in light of their weekend showings, while we also cast an eye over Arsenal’s overlooked wide man and Burnley’s chief creator.

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  1. Shankly Gates
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    dead zoners........

    what are the chances of Mcnair playing OOP .... he seems to have limited playing time so far ?

    1. Shankly Gates
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      at 4.4 he is great value and could be the 4th defender on my team. If any Sunderland fans have an insight to his potential starting position/minutes I'd be grateful...

      1. Don Look Back in Wenger
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        heres hoping for a 0-0 wba cs

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          If ever a game was going to be 0-0, you'd think it would be that one.

  2. marko_v_111
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Foster (heaton)
    Valencia, kone, Collins, amat, mcauley
    Sanchez, firmino, ozil, Antonio, capoue
    Aguero, tekkers, rashford

    With this squad is it the gw to AOA or which 3 players to bench?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      With Baines and Masuaku out and Amat as my option, I'm playing AOA with Capoue.

      Let's do this together

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Thoughts Baines would be fit by this Gw..

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Leaning towards no based on latest news. Ask TM for it 😛

    2. scootadee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      looks a good week to play AOA

  3. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Is 6.0 mil Steven Defour a good FPL player now? If he's that good, when can't he last 90 minutes every game?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      He's good at home. Tactics mean he gets taken off early or the game is gone.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        I see. Thanks TM, I knew he's not the real deal.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Burnley don't score away so at a better team he would be a good choice.

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            Unlucky guy

    2. The Big Fella
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I debated him. If I remember correctly, he is injury prone and is still recovering, a bit like Wilshere.

  4. Help Me!
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Guys, who'll play Lovren or Klavan?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      We might find out on Friday.

    2. FCSB
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      when?

      1. Don Look Back in Wenger
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        friday he said

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Honestly dont know, total guess Lovren.
      Another bit of advice, dont get a Lpol defender.

      1. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        at close game state, Liverpool have conceded the least shots in the box

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Which means they are even worse. Least shots in the box and still no clean sheets and have played Burnley and Hull

          1. samaael
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            nope, more unlucky because its only been 6 games. Small sample

            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 17 Years
              10 years, 14 days ago

              6 games is is almost 1/6th of the season!

              1. samaael
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 14 days ago

                it is a speck

    4. Help Me!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I have Lovren already, I'll have to transfer him out in case he's not playing...

  5. Don Look Back in Wenger
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    whats ur take on collins to lovren for a hit. look at it as a mid term plan ( 4 5 gws)

    worth doing?

    1. samaael
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      not for a hit

    2. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      No hits for defenders seems to be the buzz

    3. Help Me!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I think it should be fine, as long as Lovren plays

    4. LotusNZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Not worth. Few Pool fans round here aren't sure if Lovren is nailed.

  6. samaael
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Heaton
    Walker/ Stones/ Shaw
    Sterling/ Firmino/ Ozil/ Remond
    Aguero/Lukaku/Defoe

    4.0/ Capoue/Evans/ Amat
    1FT 1.1 ITB

    a) Shaw to Bellerin
    b) Shaw to 4.5-5.0 and Ozil to Sanchez -4

    Is Sanchez worth the hit or will Ozil and Bellerin make those points up?

    1. Football Weekender
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Tough one. Like many on here I'd do anything to avoid a hit so A gets my vote

      1. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        thanks for the reply

    2. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Sanchez is probably worth the hit this week just so you can have some of his points.

      Loads will captain him and right now you'll have none of it, even if you decide not to captain him you'll still take the sting out of those who do by having half of what they have.

      Look at it like you're not wasting 4 points, you're risking not losing a lot more, he has the form and fixture to make that hit pay off over the next 3 weeks.

      1. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        thanks so much

      2. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        yep need to play a bit defensive this week with my trades

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Sometimes it's more about damage limitation, not having him in the next 3 weeks could bury you.

          4 points is not a lot in the grand scheme of things.

          1. HellasLEAF
            • 17 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            I'd take the hit myself.

    3. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Who would you change Shaw for? Gotta be someone you see getting points at least the next few gameweeks

      1. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Bournemouth or Everton

        1. Brap.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          I like Coleman but he's 5.4milly

          I'd wait till after international break, could be an injury or two

    4. Twelve years a slave
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Nice team, save the free

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Two transfers could be very useful next week, Evans has a good fixture and can play should Shaw not start.
        Although with Shaw likely not starting you may decide to take him out now considering his tougher fixtures.
        However there could be better info on the best replacment if hang on a weelk

  7. Jacob123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Rate my team:

    GK - Heaton (Pickford)

    DEF - Shaw, Williams, McAuley (Friend, Amat)

    MID - Capoue, Ozil, Sterling, Antonio (Fletcher)

    FOR - Lukaku, Aguero, Ibra

    What transfers should I make this week?

    1. Help Me!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      No Liverpool players... Interesting...

      1. Jacob123
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Williams for Lovren?

    2. The Big Fella
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Don't like Shaw or Ozil (although if Shaw plays this week you will likely get a CS)

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Probably hold an then maybe Ibra out next week?Use the cash to upgrade then.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Jocob, we have a very very similar team, doing well overall? this team has done real good for me so far!

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        this. Ibrah hold, out next GW..

    5. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Keep as is, but alerts to: 1) Ibra out if he blanks? 2) Lukaku out if he blanks? 3) Improve midfield

  8. HellasLEAF
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    I'm definitely bringing in Francis or Smith.

    So, basically. Francis or Smith.

    1. Football Weekender
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Smith.

      Putting him in myself.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        See, I get that Smith has a bit more sheen to him but Francis also has underrated attacking potential and is more nailed no?

      2. NATSTER
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        I'm getting one too. Would you mind to share why Smith?

        1. HellasLEAF
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          I think we need to have a debate about this right here and now.

          Smith vs Francis. Why one over the other.

          Who has better attacking potential?

          Better bap potential?

          More nailed?

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Just depends if you want to save that 0.1 or not.

  9. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Advice please...

    Foster
    Williams Valencia McAuley
    Antonio Lallana Sterling Bolasie
    Aguero Ibra Costa

    Heaton Capoue Collins Amat

    1FT, 0.4m ITB

    Any lineup changes or transfers or good to go???

    Thanks

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I might save here

    2. Help Me!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Next gameweek, both ManUtd, and Everton face tough teams, and you have 4 players from them.
      Might wanna consider this 😐

      1. FCSB
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        thanks mate, yeah agreed, trying to save FT so I have 2 next GW (after internationals) to reshuffle the poor performers / or players with tough fixtures!!

        1. Help Me!
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Yup, and you can consider getting some Arsenal player, they've got pretty much quite decent fixtures

  10. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Will Pickford start this week or should I do Jaku. > Cech as I know he will play?

    1. Help Me!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Pickford should play

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Yep Pickford is nailed on for the moment.

  11. cull93
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Best Baines replacement?

    Thinking Clyne, Smith(Bou) or even Curtis Davies.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      doing this exact thing. thinking Smith or Francis (funds).

      have Lovren. figuring the way the Prem is headed, cleanies look a random lottery so may as well play the fixtures and get yourself a wide player who can at least fling in crosses for potential assists

      1. cull93
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah im struggling too. Also have Shaw and looking into it now it looks like he could well be dropped so unsure which to drop of him and Baines. I think Smith looks the option.

      2. Fpl orynx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Is it safe to play a bournemouth defender? Bournemouth have conceded every game on the road this season. Watford are strong attackers, they may not have scored at Burnley - but burnley are a defensive fortress at home.

        1. HellasLEAF
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          I mean, you basically roll the dice there. They are cheap for a reason...

  12. gonzalocampos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Deeney owners, we must sell him for Rashford, 5 more points at least if you have 1 transfer.

    1. Fpl orynx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Risky - Watford have better fixtures man utd have tough fixtures after stoke

    2. Vlekz
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Keep. I bought him in this week. His fixtures are really good

  13. The Blackadder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Morning guys, I'm going away this morning so I need to sort team before I go, who to captain is my only issue?
    A, Rashford (not sure of minutes)
    B, Lukaku (been trolled too many times)

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I have Kaku. If I had both I think I'd captain Rash though.

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I'm tempted by Rashford. I think he'll play at least 70 minutes and United should have no problem putting a few past Stoke so good chance of some points. Yeah Lukaku is the ultimate FPL troll but he could notch against Palace. I would favour Rashers over Lukaku for the armband.

    3. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      No kun?

      1. The Blackadder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Have Kun but not sure he's the best bet this week, away at Spurs and no KDB.

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          for an early call,he's the safest bet

    4. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I have Rashford, Lukak and Aguero too

      The c) goes to Serge by a trillion miles

    5. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Think you'll get murdered picking either- but probably Rashford.

  14. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Good morning scouts!

    Foster(Jaku)

    Kone McAuley Francis( Amat Walker)

    Redmond Barkley Mane Capoue(Townsend)

    Ibra Lukaku Kun

    Any move worth a hit here? 1.1 ITB

    WCing next week

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      That midfield is differential city. Hopefully they do well this week.

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        also known as 2 pointer city

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Team is different, not necessarily a bad thing.
      Nothing for a hit, good idea to WC next wek

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        the issue with wcing next week is that I will remove the under performers I've stuck with and they might start to deliver now

        but I've been happy with my team before the start of every week and usually furious by the end of it

  15. D Shield
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    1 FT available. 0.4 ITB. Want to replace Collins. Whom to buy? Other defenders are Williams, Smith, McAuley and Kingsley.

    1. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Did you buy Collins at 4.6? You'd have enough for Cedric in that case.

      1. D Shield
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Yes. Bought him at 4.6. But the thing is like do I change him this week or save the FT wait till the International break?

        1. michudagawd
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Save it till the break. Cedric has Burnley at home in GW8, good chance of a CS there.

  16. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Looking at the poll this week, you're screwed if you don't have both Sanchez and Ibra and they match eachothers score this week.

    For arguments sake, if they match eachother and both bring in 30 as C (a haul like that is possible this week) if you own both and captain Ibra you will have exclusivity over his whole 30 points and 15 of the Sanchez captainers points as you'd have him covered.

    That's going to be quite a big captaincy swing.

    It's early here so the brains not woken up yet but that looks like 15 point V 45 point return to me if they match eachother (or get close to it) that's going to be a massive rank boost or rank drop.

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Took me a few goes as also slow! the key bit is 'if they score the same'.

      Yep then Ibra owners and Capts rise

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Burnley away is not the week to invest in Sanchez imo

      Ibra is a very clear option for a captain. If not Ibra then a Pool mid

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      This is math you own both players who score the same haul and captain one of them yes you do well and better that those who don't own both .. Am I missing something here?

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Ibra it seems.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          indeed I have. May have to do Rasford captain this week as not sure on Kun or Sanchez.

    4. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Only four "if"s in the post?

      Nailed on to happen

    5. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Haha...where to begin?

      If they both score the same...it doesn't matter which one you captain. By scoring the same points, they'll have the same number of points.

      'Exclusivity'... is there only one Ibrahimovic owner?!

      So you're basically saying if Ibra and Sanchez score 15 each and you captain one, you'll have a huge gain? Grass is also green.

      Think you need to go back to bed.

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Someone needs to go back to school.

        *exclusivity of those 30 points over someone with only one Sanchez, not exclusivity over 3m+ players.

        1. Professor Red
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          So what about the hundreds and thousands who own say costa intead ibra and costa matches ibras score. Ibra score is then irrelevant to them. Yor scenario is too specific and worth mulling over.

          That's honestly like syaing if all my players do well and the others dont my rank will rocket.

          Sky is blue. Grass is green. Arsenal will finish fourth 🙂

    6. Professor Red
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      so if they players you own do well your rank will go up - great analysis well done Einstein 😉

      Anyway putting that aside you are looking at this scenario one way. If the mid i have instead of sanchez (firminio for eg) matches sanchez score then his score is covered. You are talking as if you are the only one has these players.

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Is there any truth to the rumour that you used your WC in GW6 and scored 44 points?

        1. Professor Red
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Scored a respectable 67 mate 😉

          1. _Freddo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 17 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            You scored 67 with Lolobas, Firmino, Pickford, Firmino, double West Ham midfield, Lukaku and Ibra?

            Skillz.

            1. Professor Red
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 14 days ago

              Trawling through my comments history nice try. I changed my team last minute. Not far behind you 😉

              1. _Freddo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 17 Years
                10 years, 14 days ago

                Pray more mate.

                1. Professor Red
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 14 days ago

                  Try again.

  17. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Kolorov? Look like 150 to 200 points machine based on history in previous years if getting game time. Man city fixtures ain't that bad after Spurs and a snip at 5.9?
    Is he more nailed with Pep in charge it seems so?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Seems to be preferred, dont know if i could say nailed.
      Playing really well in 'real life', unsure on promoting a 5.9 defender in a team which doesnt look set up for clean sheets.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        if the other team don't have the ball it's quite hard for them to score I think the CS will come and then add Kolorov attacking potential ?

    2. samaael
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      clean sheets are coming. Great numbers defensively.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        I think I am go for it gameweek 8 onwards. Gives a defence of Bellerin Coleman and Kolorov expensive but with those fixtures could be explosive. Means I can't double up pool and city attack so Capoue better come good again.

        1. samaael
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          looks great. Cleans will start soon

  18. borat
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Should i play Aoa with this def
    mcauley Morgan (stones, pieters,amat) Or play 343
    mids are sanchez mane snody capoue Antonio

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Seems good for AOA

  19. Cok3y5murf
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    I have enough money in the bank to do Antonio -> Sanchez for a hit, but I just don't want to. Am I crazy?

    1. Musicholic
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Yes.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Burnley away is not going to be easy. Hold off a week or you have to it now for price rises?

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Nah. Have money to afford him for 11.6 lol. Yeah I wanna get him next week. Burnley away. Just that many will captain him and Sanchez is just scary.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Burnely defence stats are nuts for home games when looking at this calendar year. I know a lot of championship games in there and Arsenal attack is that good but still.

          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            Worse case scenario save points for Heaton.

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 14 days ago

              And I've got Heaton 🙂

              1. Albrightondknight
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 14 days ago

                Just makes it an even easier decision 🙂

    3. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Hold off for this week. Burnley home is unpredictable

      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        So should I play Heaton vs ARS or Pickford vs WBA.
        Leaning towards Heaton as it is last game of the Gw and hoping for a low scoring affair.
        Also got Sanchez to play.
        I might just keep Heaton in starting 11 as cleansheets would be hard to come this Gw.
        Any thoughts ?

  20. Musicholic
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Son on the scoresheet for Spurs again ! Is it about time to give some importance to this guy and might do transfers to include him in the upcoming GWs? I understand Spurs face City and alot of people would not even want to do it for this GW but what about post that? Spurs has 2 good games post the upcoming gameweek post which they have 3 tough back to back matches (including the north london and london derby).

    1. samaael
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      if i had nothing to do I would be tempted. Jansen is literally making chances for him with his movement into half space.

      1. Musicholic
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        At 7.5, he looks like a steal but then there is lallana who could prove more worthy as well. Liv definitely have better fixtures and Lallana is cheaper.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Fixtures is what puts me off maybe it should not form is so good.

    3. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Looks tempting based on his form - he scored in the euro as well. But fixtures make me rethink and I would avoid him for now

      1. big_cliff
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        In the Euros? Who did he play for? 😛

  21. samaael
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    https://twitter.com/footballfactman/status/780525316762730497

    expected goals against numbers from Paul Riley

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Have I got this correct. Chelsea expected to concede the least amount of goals? I think not some how.

      1. samaael
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        yep they've performed the best defensively according to these numbers. pretty interesting

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          It's not like they got the fixtures either. Data eh ...

          1. samaael
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            yes data. Informs most of my decisions. Has for a fair few seasons now

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 14 days ago

              Well based on the last few seasons it seems to be working very well for you that's a nice diff for sure.

            2. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 14 days ago

              Well at least we agree on data and my gut for Kolorov / City defence above so I think that's sealed my decision thanks.

              1. samaael
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 14 days ago

                ha i am getting chelsea defender 🙂

                1. Albrightondknight
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 14 days ago

                  Ha 🙂

  22. Don Van Vliet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Heaton (Jakupovic)
    Evans/Williams/Collins (Love/Amat)
    Lallana/Sterling/Sanchez/Capoue (Hojbjerg)
    Ibrahimovic/Aguero/ Lukaku

    My back needs improving, undoubtedly. Thinking of giving Ibra this week to justify his position, or else he's getting the heave-ho to free up funds to be dispersed elsewhere.

    Thoughts?

    1. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Loving it

      Alerts: Collins out? Jak out? Capoue form?

      How much $$ in the bank?

      1. Don Van Vliet
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        0.5 itb
        Collins most likely won't start, but with West Ham's continued woes at the back, who knows what Slavan's plan is.

        Jakupovic not a pressing issue at present. Heaton is always good for save-points.

        Capoue gets a stay of execution given Watford's kind schedule and his potential to earn a price-rise or two. He may find himself upgraded in the not so distant future if I do free up funds from Ibrahimovic.

        1. Brap.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Hold tough as you are

          Ibra plan to give him Stoke then reassess a good 'un

          5 points+ keep the lad, otherwise bomb him out

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Downgrade Ibra after this week. Upgrade evans and collins with the bucks. Jaku can wait. Jobs oxo. Rest of the team looks nice.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        I could say upgrade another defender other than Evans and keep him. I have him but fixtures look dire and he might have to go.

  23. mranonymous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Which 4.5m defender would you enter? Many Thx.

    Foster-Pickford

    Stones-Williams-X-McAuley-Amat

    Ozil-Firmino-Mane-Sterling-Capoue

    Kun-Lukaku-Rashford

    1. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Kelly

    2. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      If you can squeeze out another 0.1milly then Adam Smith (can't miss a game for a cut face right?)

      Otherwise a 4.4milly McNair punt & laugh all the way to the bank when he scores

  24. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Is it worth doing all out attack this weekend?

    Foster Heaton
    Valencia Williams
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Townsend Watmore
    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    Subs: Collins, Pieters, Amat

    Just thinking that with Pienaar & Januzaj out for Sunderland that Watmore should be guaranteed to play at home v WBA. Pieters & Amat are likely to get one point max each and Collins has been dropped from squad recently. Thoughts please?

    1. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Yup, why not

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Go for it

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Cheers!

    4. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I'd like a better spot to use it (better 5th midfielder) OR a worse spot (3 defenders crocked/suspended)

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah, normally I'd agree. I'm just looking at it and thinking that it might gain me an extra point or two. I had been thinking about a hit to remove Collins but this might be a better option.

  25. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Save FT ? WC used up last week
    Cech
    Coleman-Smith-Evans
    Antonio-Mane-Firmino-Capoue
    Aguero-Rondon-Lukaku

    Jaku-Snoddy-Lovren-Amat
    ITB 2.5
    FT 1

    1. Mane > Sanchez
    2. Some other change please suggest.
    3. Save FT

    1. big_cliff
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Save definitely. Nice,well-balanced team

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Thanks mate

    2. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Snoddy +2.5 for Coutinho, AOA with 3 Liverpool mids

      AKA losing the plot

      (oh, Coutinho's gone up to 8.2…never mind)

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Cheers ! But am Skeptical bout 3 Liv mids

  26. Jacob123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Rate my team:

    GK - Heaton (Pickford)

    DEF - Shaw, Williams, McAuley (Friend, Amat)

    MID - Capoue, Ozil, Sterling, Antonio (Fletcher)

    FOR - Lukaku, Aguero, Ibra

    A) Williams to Lovren and Antonio to Lallana? (-4)
    B) Do the transfers above next week?

    1. big_cliff
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      A) Unnecessary
      B) Reassess after GW7's performances

      1. Jacob123
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Should I do transfers this week?

        1. big_cliff
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Nope

        2. big_cliff
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Shaw is a concern but you have Friend who can come in if he doesn't play. Saving your FT this week and having 2 for next week with the international break is always nice

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Hold on. Could reasses after the break

  27. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Some tough choices this GW in terms of starters and captain..

    Thoughts on this starting set up?

    Pickford
    Lovren, Holebas, Coleman
    Lallana, Antonio, Sànchez, Sterling
    Aguero (c), Lukaku (vc), Deeney
    Heaton, Capoue, Walker, Amat
    1ft, 0.1m

    1. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Save the ft

    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Very good

    3. big_cliff
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      gtg

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        disagree with Kun C

        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          That is just personal opinion, there is nothing objectively wrong with captaining Kun

          1. COYS Down Under
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 14 days ago

            All we have is personal opinion.

    4. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Looks great

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Rest looks good. But I've'a feeling you know that already.

  28. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    This might not be the correct forum, but sporting news usually only gets my attention as interesting; the demise of big Sam is truly sad. Unless one is a saint I cannot see how people who talk in a circle, will not say something that would not go down well in public. Ok, it is naïve on Sam's part, but I don't see what all the fuss is about. Firstly, he was stating the bleeding obvious about player ownership and not working against his employers. They have tried to instill a rule that is ridiculous. Secondly, his comments on "Woy" are perfect and amusing to boot. In fact, I thought he went easy on him.
    In the end, England have lost a manager with passion and enthusiasm not seen in years for the job. It remains to be seen whether it would be a success but it brought back some of the character so badly needed in the national game.
    I for one, will never read an article knowingly from the Telegraph again; which was my newspaper of choice for 40 years. What they did was disgusting in my eyes and I would love to know if the sting crew are as lilywhite as they expect big Sam to be.
    People in the public aye are privileged in many ways, but don't expect them to clam up so tight as to lose all character. The newspapers live off sensationalism as the article implies and I personally hope they die by it.
    Good luck big Sam for the future my mate!

    1. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      I agree fully

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Set up, plied with alcohol, talking a bit of banter after being plied with leading questions.

        His biggest crime was selecting Rooney

    2. Brap.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Being England manager is a special job

      Front page of the newspapers when you get appointed

      Every word you say is a news story, even if it's "X is injured"

      You're not a normal bloke who can say whatever crap they like when someone promises you 400 grand

      Your job is England manager -- do it -- you get paid -- we didn't force you to take it -- you don't get to be Fat Normal Bloke #1 any more

      Big Sam knows that

      Knows he dropped the ultimate bollock

      1. big_cliff
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        +1

      2. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        For sure mate but those plebs in the press will chase all the characters away. Big job or not he is human.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Firstly now of all times he should know better and be more cautious.

      Secondly very fine line between excepting this type of bung culture and a certain Sepp Blatter. Zero tolerance required end of.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        There is no bung here. He even said he must run it past the FA. Agreed, he dropped one but for crying out load, the Telegraph have a lot to answer to.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Sorry there is history here a similar setup ten years ago? Smell the coffee. The whole thing with the son being an agent whatever it just all stinks. Transfer of Ravel Morrison etc. this is not about media hounding it about stupidity and greed from a guy who should know better he is not a 20 year old kid.

        2. Brap.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Interesting comment from Carew's agent today -- half his fee for getting him to Big Sam's West Ham went to "someone"…..

          Also veiled media references to "the people [Big Sam] surrounds himself with"

    4. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      If there is wrong doing; fair enough. ATM its innuendo and the video released indicates no law breaking. As much as the man likes money, he would have done that job for free.

    5. Ted Striker
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I suppose I understand that people want to defend him, but I'm sick to death of hearing stories of how already massively wealthy people in the industry are willing to cheat, lie and cut corners just to get their dirty hands on a little bit more. And why is it that the people who often end up bearing the financial brunt of these idiots idiotic decisions - i.e. the fans - are also the ones that defend them so readily? Mental.

  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Fairly certain i'll be doing one of these this week - question is, which one?

    Santi ->

    A) Walcott (bur, SWA, MID, sun)
    B) Son (MCY, wba, bou, LEI)

    Walcott has the fixtures and some decent form, but Son is absolutely flying and imo has the best stats of all midfielders in the game right now.

    1. big_cliff
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Do you have Sanchez?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Yep - team is below:

        Cech
        Baines, Valencia, Kone
        Sanchez, Antonio, Santi, Capoue
        Aguero, Ibra, Defoe

        Pickford, Barry, Collins, Amat
        Bank 0.0m, 1FT

        1. big_cliff
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Like Trigger said, save and get Son during the IB. Not keen on any Liverpool mids or too much of a roulette atm and staying away from all until a sure one emerges?

      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        If planning B it might be better to save the free this week and get him next

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          Yeah that's a fair point. Although City don't look too convincing defensively so I wouldn't be too worried starting Son this week. You be tempted to save and reassess next week? 1 more Santi fall or a Son/Walcott rise means I can't afford the switch.

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Walcott for sure, the run of good fixtures is long.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        A returning Ramsey has me worried though - he normally walks straight back into the team which means one of Walcott or Iwobi drops out. Or does Ramsey need to fight to get his place back?

        1. COYS Down Under
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 14 days ago

          With Sanchez playing striker and Wenger talking up Wally so much I think it'll be different this time around for Ramsey. Maybe Iwobi is the one dropped, maybe Ramsey has to fight for him spot.

    3. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      if it is between those 2 I would say Son. Though if the question was Whether to go for Son I would say no due to the fixtures. 2nd and 3rd game look a good prospect though.

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Save and get Son next week after the IB.. Too risky now seen as he played midweek (could be rested)

      You also don't have a Pool mid.

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 14 days ago

    Thoughts on kdb and diomande > Walcott and rashford for a hit? Will be able to play aoa chip in case baines is ruled out

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 14 days ago

      Do you have Liv mid already ? If not Lallana and Rashford.
      Else Ozil and Rashford I would.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 14 days ago

        Not enough funds for ozil and rashford

        kdb payet coutinho bolasie Snodgrass
        costa kun diomannde