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As we approached the new season, hopes were high that Dimitri Payet could prove irresistible for our five-man midfields in 2016/17.

Restricted to just 26 minutes over the first three Gameweeks due to injury, Payet has been sold by a massive 589,000+ so far – only Eden Hazard and Riyad Mahrez have been subject to more sales in the centre of the park.

Since returning to the West Ham first XI in Gameweek 4, though, Payet has been quick to rediscover his Fantasy form.

Impressively, the Frenchman has played a part in all five of his side’s goals over that period. Payet provided two assists against both Watford and West Brom before serving up a stunning solo effort at home to Middlesbrough last time out.

With 30 points accrued in his four starts, then, this latest article for members casts an eye over Payet’s recent displays, assessing them against last season’s numbers before checking out the stats over the last four Gameweeks relative to other midfielders.

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  1. Syd.
    10 years, 27 days ago

    KDB could be fit to face Everton this weekend according to The Guardian

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Guardian is hopeless on lineups

      1. Twelve years a slave
        10 years, 27 days ago

        They would want him to play 60 minutes or so, would need to sharpen up for Barca

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Talking sense. As per.

        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Sure, but the Guardian doesn't know anything.

  2. FPL_352
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Do I play A) Pickford or B) Grant this weekend?
    They're Playing each other, tempted by Grant as home team but both leak goals and Pickford tends to pick up BPS.
    Thanks.

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Got to go with the home player

      1. Twelve years a slave
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Not so sure. Its a tricky one

    2. McQueen
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Have quite similar problem, Pickford or Foster, Pick for possible CS (not likely), Foster vs TOT for possible save points.

      Pick your poison... 🙂

    3. Fpldonny
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I share your dilemma! I think im leaning towards Grant, stoke look to have steadied the ship defensively and sunderland are hardly potent going forwards. Roll on a cleanie!

    4. A.T
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Pickford

  3. leovesole
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Morning guys. I need help witht this team. Suggestions?

    Foster, Pickford
    Bellerín, Collins, Walker, Amat, Pieters
    Özil, Fer, Antonio, Coutinho, Capoue
    Stuani, Ibrahimovic, Agüero

    1 FT 2.1 ITB.

    Thinking: -
    A. Ibra to Costa and Ozil to Sanchez -4
    B. Collins to Koscienly.

    1. Whattheheck!
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I would personally go for B so don't think Sanchez is a huge upgrade on Ozil and Costa is on four yellows.

      1. leovesole
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Alright. Thanks.

  4. Whattheheck!
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else thinking Ozil over Walcott going forward? Obviously more expensive but key to arsenal, bound to increase assist output and more nailed on. Thoughts?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Sanchez and Ozil is overkill imo. Sanchez the main priority

    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Walcott is in the form of his life; good price, good points, good stats- what's not to like?

  5. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 27 days ago

    When do the clocks change in the UK? Is it this weekend?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Oct 30

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 27 days ago

        In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, and back 1 hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October.

    2. Whattheheck!
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Always the last Sunday in October

    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers

  6. Demel
    10 years, 27 days ago

    If De Bruyne is declared for would you...

    A) Swap him this week for Sterling for a hit
    B) Bring him in next week for free

    1. PvA
      10 years, 27 days ago

      B

    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Not for a hit.

    3. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      B

    4. JIM BOB
      10 years, 27 days ago

      B

    5. Demel
      10 years, 27 days ago

      So my team is good to go?

      De Bruyne in for Sterling

      Pick
      Coleman - Walker - Bellarin
      Sanchez - Sterling - Firminio - Snodgrass
      Aguero - Defoe - Austin

      Grant - Capoue - Holebas - Amat

    6. Ryan
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      I'd just keep Sterling and ignore KDB

      1. Demel
        10 years, 27 days ago

        KDB stats are iff the chart. Sterling will tick along nicely but KDB explodes. I am thinking it is worth the extra outlay.

    7. A.T
      10 years, 27 days ago

      B

  7. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Went against wild carding hoping it pays off long term . Not a pretty sight but hopefully effective!

    -Foster-
    Baines - friend - stones
    Sanchez - capoue - redmond - firmino
    Aguero - lukaku - ibrahimovic

    Jaku - marney - love - amat

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I'm in the same boat. Got many of your players and resisted wildcarding. Thinking about doing it during the next international break (because this one has been such a drag).

      Have you got any FT?

      Are you worried about your goalkeepers?

  8. JIM BOB
    10 years, 27 days ago

    So Kun managed 90mins without injury. Phew.

    1. Pasqualinho
      10 years, 27 days ago

      There's been a lot of talk and flag-raising, but it's not been a bad international break like some predicted as far as injuries to highly owned players are concerned - the Lukaku scare aside.

      1. JIM BOB
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Aye. Not sure many own the likes of Bertrand anywho

  9. Christina.
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Any link to this Lukaku injury news?

      1. PvA
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Unluckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L0zKFVUznQ

      2. Christina.
        10 years, 27 days ago

        thks

  10. TheTinman
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Is the Welsh Pitlo fit?

  11. King H
    10 years, 27 days ago

    So i have 4 players who are 75% chance of playing and 2fts. Any suggestions ?

    Pickford
    Walker Coleman Lovren
    Sanchez Firmino Sterling Snodgrass
    Aguero Rashford Lukaku

    Jaku Capoue Holebas Amat

    1. PvA
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Lovren - expected back for the United clash
      Sterling - minor injury, should be fine
      Lukaku - being assessed
      Aguero - played 90 mins today/yesterday

      1. King H
        10 years, 27 days ago

        So would you keep those 4 in your team ? Or do you think its time for sterling and rashford to make way for son and deeney ?

  12. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Morning dzzz, couple of quick questions...If you are on a WC

    1) Which gk combo would you prefer? I am leaning towards heaton/pickford but they dont have the best rotation.

    2) Is a midfield of firmino STERLING wally son too punty? can wally cover sanchez points? or better to have a mid of firmino/SANCHEZ/wally/son

    3A) snoddy + ibra
    3B) wally (already have sanchez) + kaku

    4) Benteke or Deeney?

    1. JIM BOB
      10 years, 27 days ago

      1.Sure
      2. I feel Walcott is a transfer waiting to happen due to rotation with arsenal having players back from injury.
      3. A
      4. Toss a coin. Both have form are heavily involved and on pens.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      1) Marshall and Pickford.
      2) More template, than punty.
      3) Snoddy and Ibra.
      4) Benteke.

  13. TheEgyptianKing
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Any news on cedric?

    If fit i could do Baines + Antonio ---> Cedric + Son

    Any opinions

  14. JIM BOB
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Best option for one of my draft leagues / over the long term?

    A.) 4.5 & Mahrez

    B.) Vert & Alli

    1. JIM BOB
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Anyone?

      My other option is to keep hold of Cedric and Mata?

  15. TheTinman
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Thinking Lukaku and Capoue to Austin and Arnie...

    Would mean rotating between Snoddy, Arnie, Deeney and Austin.

    With current fixtures think it's a great move??

    1. JIM BOB
      10 years, 27 days ago

      You will struggle benching one of those with the upcoming fixtures. Good picks.

  16. King Klopp
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Why do they have to write this about Payet, was gonna buy him next week but if he goes up now can't afford him,

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I know 🙁

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah they should just have articles talking up rubbish players so we can get ahead by getting different ones.

  17. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 27 days ago

    What are the worst sayings in FPL?

    Could it be:

    1) "I'm giving him another week" (which turns in 2 then 3 then 4 weeks)

    2) "I really need to sort my defence out" (but you end up making a much sexier transfer in midfield or up front)

    1. GE
      10 years, 27 days ago

      2) 🙂

  18. KUNingas
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Hi. I have 2FTs and 0ITB. What to do?

    Pick, Jaku
    Koscielny, Baines, Lovren, Holebas, Amat
    Sanchez, Sterling, Firmino, Capoue, Snodgrass
    Kun, Lukaku, Deeney

    Is Baines + Jaku out only way to go?
    Thinking to get Vertonghen + Grant for those two.
    Good shout for 4 weeks before Butland comes back?

    1. GE
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, indees

      1. KUNingas
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. AndyCook
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I'm not a fan of making unsustainable moves in defence, you want to save FT's for attacking players really. You're trying to create value where there is none. For 5.5M+ as well I would want some attacking threat from my defender.

      1. KUNingas
        10 years, 27 days ago

        So who should I get? PvA?

  19. andyrangers
    10 years, 27 days ago

    RMT please!

    Pickford (Heaton)

    Davies Friend Dann (Shaw, McAuley)

    Sterling Lamela Capoue Mané (Bolasie)

    Aguero Benteke Costa

    1 FT and 1.3m available

    Dann fit this weekend?

    1. KUNingas
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Capoue -> Snodgrass

    2. Coaly
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Shaw to Kosc or Lamela to Son

  20. Eskimooo
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Antonio top of the midfielders goal threat , decent fixtures as well and you are all shipping him out.......

    1. JIM BOB
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Funny.

      Mainly for Theo who looked horrible for England.

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      10 years, 27 days ago

      But Son is no new and shiny

      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        10 years, 27 days ago

        *so

        1. Eskimooo
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Antonio top for last 4 games and westham have been absolute dog poop , players return from injury and fixtures remain decent , yet certain people on here advise everyone to get rid , I just don't see the logic ...

          1. Guru Mediation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Spot on

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I'm keeping him.

  21. GE
    10 years, 27 days ago

    GW9:

    1) Son + Lukaku + 0,8 itb
    2) De Bruyne + Defoe + 0,3 itb

    Current mid and attack:
    Sanchez/Wallie/Firm/Anton
    Aguero/Defoe/Austin

    1. Christina.
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Marty McFly?

      1. GE
        10 years, 27 days ago

        That was a deep one 😉 back to the future? What? 🙂

  22. There Can Be Only One
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Guys I've got Aguero and Sanchez in the team but I'm thinking of captaining Benteke this week? Am I mental?

    Pickford (Heaton)
    Kos - Vertonghen - Holebas (Smith - Amat)
    Sanchez - Firmino - Coutinho - Son (Hojberg)
    Aguero - Deeney - Benteke

    1. King H
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Not at all. Its a crazy game... do some crazy sh**

    2. Coaly
      10 years, 27 days ago

      No, do it

  23. FPLSuarridge
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Pickford / Grant
    Walker / Kos / Lowton / A.Smith / Amat
    Firmino / Sanchez / Son / Walcott / Snodgrass
    Lukaku / Kun / Diomande

    Thoughts on my wildcard lads? Just 0.1ITB!

    1. King H
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Its fine. I wouldn't lick diomande on a wildcard tbh but thats just me. Try get f
      Deeney and maybe downgrade wally. As you already have sanchez.

      1. King H
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Pick* lmao

    2. karvs155
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I like it!
      I'd wait on Kane news, Son might be a short-term option.

  24. King H
    10 years, 27 days ago

    So i am torn between Rashford or Deeney. I have no other united players. Also i really want son but need to shift sterling to make it happen. What to do ??

    Btw team is couple of posts above.
    Thanks.

  25. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Sanchez at home to Swansea looks mouthwatering but he is clearly going to be fatigued, jet-lagged and have his minutes managed by Mr. Wenger.

    When will people learn?

    1. Pasqualinho
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I wouldn't say 'clearly' - it's anything but clear. He has a very mixed history after internationals.

    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 27 days ago

      'Clearly' lol

  26. MOUMU
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Should i wildcard below team?

    Foster Jaku
    Morgan Williams Stones Amat Friend
    Sanchez Sterling Firmino Antonio Capoue
    Lukaku Aguero Diomande

    ! ft and 1.4 ITB.Any suggestions?

    1. karvs155
      10 years, 27 days ago

      No need to!

      I'd to Foster -> Cech. WBA got horrible fixt coming up. + Jaku isnt playing

  27. karvs155
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Please help my team 🙂
    Pickford Jaku
    Baines* Walker Holebas Amat Evans
    Sanchez Firmino Sterling* Antonio Capoe
    Aguero Rashford Lukaku*

    2FT, 0,3 ITB.

    Thinking perhaps saving one of the FT and just do Baines -> Smith if he's unavailable to avoid the drop.
    Other thoughts?

    1. ollymeds
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Is he on pens though?

      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 27 days ago

        I dont think so IF lukaku plays

  28. ollymeds
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Hey all, newbie poster, long time player. Walcott or firmino this week?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Walcott,becouse vs Swansea

    2. Eskimooo
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Wallcott imo solely down to fixture .

    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Just this week? Feo.

    4. ollymeds
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah that's what I'm thinking but no Liverpool cover

      1. Eskimooo
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Can't have everything

    5. ollymeds
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers, will go feo I think then butcher my defense next week to get firmino for capoue, god I hate capoue

  29. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Morning ladies. Any injuries of note?

    1. Christina.
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Lolkaku might be cocked.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Wasn't he on the bench? Nice to see tekkers get a hatty.

        Bench who out of Bolasie and Capoue?
        Bench who out of Friend Valencia Stones?

        1. Christina.
          10 years, 27 days ago

          No idea, but Marty stated he wasn't rested, he was left out coz he was not fit.

    2. Arteta
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Denayer, Töre and Wijnaldum are the latest.