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International Minutes Assessed – Part Two

13 October 2016 636 comments
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Having rolled out Part One of our analysis on the recent international matches yesterday, we now examine the pitch time and distance travelled by those players who ply their trade for the remaining ten teams ahead of Gameweek 8.

Man United

Antonio Valencia will arrive back in England in good spirits following a successful international break, but he will need to be assessed after the long flight home. The fact United play on Monday night should mean he’s fine to start against Liverpool, though. Otherwise, there doesn’t appear to be any major concerns for Jose Mourinho ahead of the big clash.

David de Gea and Ander Herrera – Spain (06/10 (a) v Italy in Turin and 09/10 (a) v Albania in Shkodër – De Gea played all 180 minutes, but Herrera was an unused substitute in both matches.
Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo – Argentina (07/10 (a) v Peru in Lima and 12/10 (h) v Paraguay in Cordoba) – Both played all 180 minutes.
Antonio Valencia – Ecuador (06/10 (h) v Chile in Quito and 11/10 (a) v Bolivia in La Paz) – Played all 180 minutes, and registered a goal and an assist in the impressive 3-0 win over Chile, while he also managed an assist in the 2-2 draw with Bolivia.
Eric Bailly – Ivory Coast (08/10 (h) v Mali in Bouaké) – 90 minutes.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah – Holland U21 (06/10 (h) v Turkey in Alkmaar and 11/10 (a) v Cyprus in Larnaca) – Was an unused substitute in the first match, but played the full 90 minutes in the 4-1 win over Cyprus.
Daley Blind and Memphis Depay – Holland (07/10 (h) v Belarus in Rotterdam and 10/10 (h) v France in Amsterdam) – Blind played all 180 minutes, but Depay was limited to just 74 minutes as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat to France.
Chris Smalling, Jesse Lingard, Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford – England (08/10 (h) v Malta in London and 11/10 (a) v Slovenia in Ljubljana) – Smalling was an unused substitute in both matches. Lingard played all 180 minutes, but Rashford had to make do with two cameo appearances off the bench, managing 22 minutes against Malta, and eight minutes in Ljubljana. Rooney played the full match against Malta, before being dropped to the bench against Slovakia. He did play the final 17 minutes in Ljubljana.
Marouane Fellaini – Belgium (07/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Brussels and 10/10 (a) v Gibraltar in São João da Venda) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 4-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but missed the Gibraltar clash due to suspension.
Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial – France (07/10 (h) v Bulgaria in Paris and 10/10 (a) v Holland in Amsterdam) – Pogba played all 180 minutes, and scored the winner in France’s 1-0 win against Holland. Martial was an unused substitute against Bulgaria, but played 23 minutes as a substitute in Amsterdam.

Middlesbrough

The lack of playing time for both Gaston Ramirez and Cristhian Stuani, along with the fact ‘Boro play on Sunday against Watford, may mean both players are available to start if selected following the long flight home.

Calum Chambers – England U21 (06/10 (a) v Kazakhstan in Aktobe and 11/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Walsall) – Played the full match against Kazakhstan, but only played the second half in the 5-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Viktor Fischer – Denmark (08/10 (a) v Poland in Warsaw and 11/10 (h) v Montenegro in Copenhagen) – Started both matches, playing 75 minutes against Poland, and 70 minutes in the 1-0 defeat to Montenegro.
Gaston Ramirez and Cristhian Stuani – Uruguay (07/10 (h) v Venezuela in Montevideo and 11/10 (a) v Colombia in Barranquilla) – Ramirez was an unused substitute in both matches, while Stuani only featured for 20 minutes off the bench against Venezuela, although he did register an assist in the 2-2 draw.

Southampton

Ryan Bertrand is a doubt for Sunday’s home encounter with Burnley due to the hamstring injury he picked up while playing for England, and with Matt Targett also a slight doubt with a knock, youngster Sam McQueen may need to be called upon at left-back. Shane Long also picked up an injury over the international break and will need to be assessed. Claude Puel would have been happy to see Dusan Tadic in excellent form for Serbia though.

Ryan Bertrand – England (08/10 (h) v Malta in London and 11/10 (a) v Slovenia in Ljubljana) – Was forced off with a hamstring injury 19 minutes into the match against Malta, and was ruled out for the trip to Slovakia. Now looks doubtful for Sunday’s home fixture against Burnley.
Virgil van Dijk – Holland (07/10 (h) v Belarus in Rotterdam and 10/10 (h) v France in Amsterdam) – Played all 180 minutes.
Jose Fonte – Portugal (07/10 (h) v Andorra in Aveiro and 10/10 (a) v Faroe Islands in Tórshavn) – Played all 180 minutes and registered an assist in the 6-0 win over Andorra.
Maya Yoshida – Japan (06/10 (h) v Iraq in Saitama and 11/10 (a) v Australia in Melbourne) – 180 minutes.
Steven Davis – Northern Ireland (08/10 (h) v San Marino in Belfast and 11/10 (a) v Germany in Hannover) – Played all 180 minutes, and registered a goal from the penalty spot and an assist in the 4-0 win over San Marino.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Denmark (08/10 (a) v Poland in Warsaw and 11/10 (h) v Montenegro in Copenhagen) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 defeat to Poland and registered 63 minutes against Montenegro before being replaced.
James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond – England U21 (06/10 (a) v Kazakhstan in Aktobe and 11/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Walsall) – Ward-Prowse played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 win over Kazakhstan, but was an unused substitute against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Redmond also played the full match against Kazakhstan but did come on for the final 17 minutes in Walsall.
Dusan Tadic – Serbia (06/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău and 09/10 (h) v Austria in Belgrade) – Played all 180 minutes, and impressively scored a goal and two assists in both matches, with Serbia beating Moldova 3-0 and Austria 3-2.
Shane Long – (Republic of Ireland (06/10 (h) v Georgia in Dublin and 09/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău) – Played 90 minutes against Georgia, and 63 minutes against Moldova, where he scored the opening goal in a 3-1 victory. Was forced off with a leg injury against Moldova, though, and will need to be checked on ahead of Sunday’s clash with Burnley.

Stoke City

Mark Hughes will have been very disappointed to see Joe Allen aggravate an existing hamstring issue while playing for Wales, with the midfielder now appearing a major doubt for Saturday’s home clash with Sunderland. The likes of Marko Arnautovic and Xherdan Shaqiri will also need to be checked after heavy workloads for their respective countries.

Geoff Cameron – United States (07/10 (a) v Cuba in Havana and 12/10 (h) v New Zealand in Washington) – Played the full 90 minutes against Cuba, but didn’t feature against New Zealand.
Joe Allen – Wales (06/10 (a) v Austria in Vienna and 09/10 (h) v Georgia in Cardiff) – Started against Austria, and gave Wales the lead with a fabulous goal, but was forced off after 56 minutes due to a hamstring injury, and was ruled out of the match against Georgia.
Glenn Whelan and Jon Walters – (Republic of Ireland (06/10 (h) v Georgia in Dublin and 09/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău) – Whelan played nine minutes as a substitute against Georgia, and the full 90 minutes against Moldova. Walters played all 180 minutes, and registered an assist in the 3-1 win in Moldova.
Ramadan Sobhi – Egypt (09/10 (a) v Congo in Brazzaville) – Only played 11 minutes as a substitute in the 2-1 win.
Marko Arnautovic – Austria (06/10 (h) v Wales in Vienna and 09/10 (a) v Serbia in Belgrade) – Scored twice in the 2-2 draw against Wales, playing 87 minutes before being substituted. Played the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 defeat to Serbia, and registered an assist.
Xherdan Shaqiri – Switzerland (07/10 (a) v Hungary in Budapest and 10/10 (a) v Andorra in Andorra la Vella) – Played 81 minutes against Hungary, and 79 minutes in the 2-1 win against Andorra, where he registered an assist.
Wilfried Bony – Ivory Coast (08/10 (h) v Mali in Bouaké) – Played just seven minutes as a substitute in the 3-1 win.

Sunderland

Lynden Gooch will need to be assessed after featuring for the United States in midweek, but he, along with the rest of Sunderland’s international contingent, should be okay ahead of Saturday’s trip to Stoke.

Jordan Pickford – England (08/10 (h) v Malta in London and 11/10 (a) v Slovenia in Ljubljana) – Was initially left out of the under-21 squad due to a minor thigh problem, but was called up to the senior squad following the withdrawal of Tom Heaton, and was an unused substitute against Slovenia.
John O’Shea – (Republic of Ireland (06/10 (h) v Georgia in Dublin and 09/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău) – Only played one minute as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Georgia.
Lamine Kone – Ivory Coast (08/10 (h) v Mali in Bouaké) – 90 minutes.
Paddy McNair – Northern Ireland (08/10 (h) v San Marino in Belfast and 11/10 (a) v Germany in Hannover) – Came on as a substitute in both matches, playing 13 minutes against San Marino, and 17 minutes in Hannover.
Didier Ndong – Gabon (08/10 (h) v Morocco in Franceville) – Played 76 minutes in the goalless draw.
Lynden Gooch – United States (07/10 (a) v Cuba in Havana and 12/10 (h) v New Zealand in Washington) – Was an unused substitute against Cuba but played 32 minutes off the bench against New Zealand.
Duncan Watmore – England U21 (06/10 (a) v Kazakhstan in Aktobe and 11/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Walsall) – Played 17 minutes as a substitute in the first match, and the full 90 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina, where he scored in a 5-0 victory.
Wahbi Khazri – Tunisia (09/10 (h) v Guinea in Monastir) – Played 90 minutes in the 2-0 win.

Swansea City

With Ki sung-yeung playing both matches for South Korea, with the second on Tuesday afternoon, he’s perhaps unlikely to feature in the starting XI for Bob Bradley’s first match in charge against Arsenal on Saturday. There don’t appear to be any major issues for Bradley ahead of the trip to the Emirates, though.

Lukasz Fabianski – Poland (08/10 (h) v Denmark in Warsaw and 11/10 (h) v Armenia in Warsaw) – 180 minutes.
Neil Taylor – Wales (06/10 (a) v Austria in Vienna and 09/10 (h) v Georgia in Cardiff) – Played 90 minutes in the first match, and 70 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Georgia.
Ki Sung-yeung – South Korea (06/10 (h) v Qatar in Suwon and 11/10 (a) v Iran in Tehran) – Played all 180 minutes, and registered a goal and an assist in the 3-2 win over Qatar.
Gylfi Sigurdsson – Iceland (06/10 (h) v Finland in Reykjavík and 09/10 (h) v Turkey in Reykjavík) – Played all 180 minutes, and provided an assist in the 3-2 win over Finland, although he did miss a penalty in the same match.

Tottenham Hotspur

The fact Erik Lamela didn’t see any action for Argentina may help his cause in terms of starting at West Brom on Saturday. Heung-Min Son will need to be assessed after featuring heavily for South Korea, but it’s expected he’ll be fine to start at the Hawthorns.

Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko – France (07/10 (h) v Bulgaria in Paris and 10/10 (a) v Holland in Amsterdam) – Both players played all 180 minutes, with Sissoko registering an assist in the 4-1 win over Bulgaria.
Ben Davies – Wales (06/10 (a) v Austria in Vienna and 09/10 (h) v Georgia in Cardiff) – Played all 180 minutes.
Kevin Wimmer – Austria (06/10 (h) v Wales in Vienna and 09/10 (a) v Serbia in Belgrade) – Played all 180 minutes but did score an unfortunate own goal in the 2-2 draw against Wales.
Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen – Belgium (07/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Brussels and 10/10 (a) v Gibraltar in São João da Venda) – Both defenders played all 180 minutes, with Alderweireld scoring in the 4-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina, while he also picked up an assist in the 6-0 victory over Gibraltar.
Danny Rose, Kyle Walker, Eric Dier and Dele Alli – England (08/10 (h) v Malta in London and 11/10 (a) v Slovenia in Ljubljana) – Walker was the only Spurs player to play all 180 minutes. Rose came on as a substitute for the injury Ryan Bertrand 19 minutes into the match against Malta and then played the full 90 minutes in the goalless draw against Slovenia. Dier was an unused substitute against Malta, before playing the full 90 minutes in Ljubljana. Alli started both matches, playing the full match at Wembley, scoring in a 2-0 win. He played 73 minutes against Slovenia before being replaced.
Heung-Min Son – South Korea (06/10 (h) v Qatar in Suwon and 11/10 (a) v Iran in Tehran) – Played 89 minutes against Qatar, and registered a goal and an assist in the 3-2 victory. Then played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 defeat to Iran.
Christian Eriksen – Denmark (08/10 (a) v Poland in Warsaw and 11/10 (h) v Montenegro in Copenhagen) – Played all 180 minutes.
Josh Onomah – England U21 (06/10 (a) v Kazakhstan in Aktobe and 11/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Walsall) – Was an unused substitute against Kazakhstan, but played the full 90 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina, and scored in the 5-0 win.
Erik Lamela – Argentina (07/10 (a) v Peru in Lima and 12/10 (h) v Paraguay in Cordoba) – Was an unused substitute in both matches.
Vincent Janssen – Holland (07/10 (h) v Belarus in Rotterdam and 10/10 (h) v France in Amsterdam) – Played 83 minutes in the 4-1 win against Belarus and registered a goal and an assist. Played the full match against France.

Watford

All of Watford’s international players should have been able to return to Vicarage Road at the start of the week, so Walter Mazzarri should be able to integrate them back into the squad ahead of Sunday’s trip to Middlesbrough.

Sebastian Prodl – Austria (06/10 (h) v Wales in Vienna and 09/10 (a) v Serbia in Belgrade) – Only played 19 minutes as a substitute in the 3-2 defeat to Serbia.
Jose Holebas – Greece (07/10 (h) v Cyprus in Piraeus and 10/10 (a) v Estonia in Tallinn) – Played 12 minutes off the bench against Cyprus, but was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Estonia.
Nordin Amrabat – Morocco (08/10 (a) v Gabon in Franceville) – 90 minutes.
Adlene Guedioura – Algeria (09/10 (h) v Cameroon in Blida) – 90 minutes.
Valon Behrami – Switzerland (07/10 (a) v Hungary in Budapest and 10/10 (a) v Andorra in Andorra la Vella) – Played the full match against Hungary, and registered an assist in the 3-2 victory. Missed the Andorra clash due to suspension.

West Brom

Darren Fletcher will need to be assessed after picking up a knock for Scotland.Tony Pulis has previously utilised Salomon Rondon off the bench after international breaks, and after he played another 180 minutes, he may well do the same this time around.

Allan Nyom – Cameroon (09/10 (a) v Algeria in Blida) – 90 minutes.
Gareth McAuley and Jonny Evans – Northern Ireland (08/10 (h) v San Marino in Belfast and 11/10 (a) v Germany in Hannover) – Both players played all 180 minutes.
Brendan Galloway – England U21 (06/10 (a) v Kazakhstan in Aktobe and 11/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Walsall) – 180 minutes.
Darren Fletcher – Scotland (08/10 (h) v Lithuania in Glasgow and 11/10 (a) v Slovakia in Trnava) – Started against Lithuania, but was forced off with a dead leg at half-time. He was fit to start against Slovakia, but he only played 64 minutes before being replaced. Will likely need to be checked before he’s passed fit for Saturday’s home clash against Tottenham.
James McClean – Republic of Ireland (06/10 (h) v Georgia in Dublin and 09/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău) – Played all 180 minutes and scored twice in the 3-1 win over Moldova.
Nacer Chadli – Belgium (07/10 (h) v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Brussels and 10/10 (a) v Gibraltar in São João da Venda) – Was an unused substitute in the first match but played 37 minutes as a substitute in the 6-0 win over Gibraltar.
Hal Robson-Kanu – Wales (06/10 (a) v Austria in Vienna and 09/10 (h) v Georgia in Cardiff) – Came on as a substitute in both matches, playing 13 minutes against Austria, and 29 minutes against Georgia.
Salomon Rondon – Venezuela (07/10 (a) v Uruguay in Montevideo and 12/10 (h) v Brazil in Mérida) – Played all 180 minutes.

West Ham

It’s Winston Reid who may be the only worry for Slaven Bilic ahead of Saturday’s trip to Selhurst Park, with the defender playing for New Zealand in the United States in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Darren Randolph – Republic of Ireland (06/10 (h) v Georgia in Dublin and 09/10 (a) v Moldova in Chişinău) – Played all 180 minutes.
Winston Reid – New Zealand (08/10 (n) v Mexico in Nashville and 12/10 (a) v United States in Washington) – Played the full match against Mexico, and 74 minutes in the 1-1 draw against the United States.
James Collins – Wales (06/10 (a) v Austria in Vienna and 09/10 (h) v Georgia in Cardiff) – Was an unused substitute in both matches.
Cheikhou Kouyate – Senegal (08/10 (h) v Cape Verde Islands in Dakar) – Played 83 minutes in the 2-0 win for Senegal.
Sofiane Feghouli – Algeria (09/10 (h) v Cameroon in Blida) – Limited to just two minutes as a substitute.
Dimitri Payet – France (07/10 (h) v Bulgaria in Paris and 10/10 (a) v Holland in Amsterdam) – Played the full match against Bulgaria, scoring in the 4-1 victory, while he played 67 minutes in the 1-0 win over Holland, providing the assist for Paul Pogba’s winning goal.

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  1. George James
    10 years, 26 days ago

    What to do? 2FT zero in the bank

    Cech
    Lovren - Evans- Vertonghan
    Sanchez - Firminio - Snodgrass - Sterling
    Aguero - Deeney - Lukaku

    Pickford - Williams - Capoue - Amat

    A) Lukaku > Benteke
    B) Lukaku + Evans > Benteke + Mustafi
    C) Any other suggestions??

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    1. Pegboy
      10 years, 26 days ago

      For me, dumping Evans is your priority.

      Probaby Evans > Holebas/Smith.

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  2. Live Lad
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Antonio to Sanchez (free)?

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    1. Zebras
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Antonio a sure starter with good fixtures. I'd hold.

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      1. Live Lad
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks. I will. With the amount of cash itb and Sanchez's popularity, it is tempting..

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes unless presser or leaked news suggests he won't start

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  3. jia you
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Last night's scoutcast not on youtube?

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    1. Over Midwicket
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Check again

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    2. J0E
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      10 years, 26 days ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kk0LrRA84g

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    3. jia you
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Cheers 🙂

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  4. Stoked by Stoke, or Not Potty About the Potters?
    J0E
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    10 years, 26 days ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Stoked by Stoke, or Not so potty about the Potters.

    As discussed on last night's Scoutcast Stoke are the ultimate form v fixtures team. Great fixtures, but terrible form.

    Do you think good fixtures will breed good form? If so who are the main players to draft in? A defender perhaps? But which one?

    And which midfielder looks best? Arnautovic surely? But are there others?

    And can Bony ever be the threat we thought he could be at Stoke?

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    1. Delhidynamo
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Joe Allen@4.8,if fit is the only one I would consider.

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    2. Over Midwicket
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Grant is a nice enabler

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      1. UnitedFan
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Not a good long term option though. Butland's eventual return is quite off putting for me.

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    3. Chris_H
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Wait for signs of form before taking the plunge for me, much rather wait one week than take a chance...

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      1. Pacer.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I brought in Shawcross and Curtis Davies just to be different, and by different, I do mean a catastrophic failure of an FPL manager

        Seriously though. They're due a goal. I feel it in my stomach, a dull sensation somewhere deep underneath a prescient gastrointestinal disturbance

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    4. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I would only begin considering them if they show any signs of form. Arnie is the main target imo. Not sure on whether to look at defence yet. Like the new grav by the way.

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    5. Ziro
      10 years, 26 days ago

      What happened to your grav?

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      1. J0E
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        10 years, 26 days ago

        Watch last night's Scoutcast and it'll be clearer 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kk0LrRA84g

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    6. stachman
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Cameron as OOP is only one on my mind at this point... But I will be monitoring Bony form for sure

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    7. Taribo West on a free
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Too many other sides with good fixtures to fit in at the moment - Hull, Watford both cheap and on better form. Not to mention the fixtures for the likes of Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal etc.

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    8. Valar(Keith)
      10 years, 26 days ago

      if Allen is fit then he is my man... else Pieters in defense as a cheap bench option with good fixtures

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    9. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I'm avoiding Stoke until we see a decent improvement

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    10. TheTinman
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Arnautovic explosion imminent

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    11. Funkyav
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I am looking longingly at Shaquiri right now. But it might have to wait until next week

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    12. Amateur Pundit Zan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Too many in form good options to be worrying about out of form team and players

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    13. Clump
      10 years, 26 days ago

      The grav 🙂
      That could well become known as "the grav of doom" in next weeks Scoutcast.
      There, I've called it now!

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    14. COYS Down Under
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Fixtures will breed form for sure. Shaqiri is my one to watch.

      But no need to take a risk otherwise Stoke will give me a stroke.

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    15. _Freddo
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      10 years, 26 days ago

      Did you not watch the United game? They were awful and have been all season, a wonder performance from their keeper can't mask this.

      Good fixtures surely only apply if a team is showing a hint of form, Stoke are nowhere near showing any at the moment.

      You could argue that the good fixtures for Stoke are better for their opponents.

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      1. Pacer.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Stoke have undoubtedly improved in the last two fixtures. Bit early to say their form is good, but there's definitely signs of shoring up

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    16. GreennRed
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Good form breeds goods form.

      Good fixtures breeds great form for teams in good form.

      Difficult to get a team ripping down the dressingroom door against poor opposition if their confidence is on the floor. Sparky doesn't look he can inspire anyone.

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      1. Pacer.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Sparky is the most dour man on planet Earth. That's been a mystery for years, but he somehow manages it. I definitely sense a corner being turned

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        1. GreennRed
          10 years, 26 days ago

          A class player though. Even as a Pool supporter I used to love watching him. If he somehow instils his playing spirit and darkartustry into this Stoke team he'll easily keep them up. Some decent players but not bringing it right now.

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          1. Sherry? Sherry.
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            10 years, 25 days ago

            What a player indeed. I think players probably respond to that grit and fight. Not all good managers are as charismatic as Klopp (sadly)

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    17. the Penman
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      10 years, 25 days ago

      Nope. Stoke are a stodgy team - slow, predictable, lacking in that individual talent that can spark a goal out of nothing. They're not even tight at the back. Avoid, unless Hughes can show clear signs of turning them around.

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    18. Sherry? Sherry.
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      10 years, 25 days ago

      Slightly ashamed to admit that I own Bony - I'd been holding on for this run of fixtures but now they're here... i'm not even sure he will play, that's how bad he's been.
      If I had to pick a Stoke player it'd be Arnie, he's always good for an explosion against a lower team.

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      1. Transient Anus
        10 years, 25 days ago

        No reason to be ashamed. Made sense given his history. I'm sure his time will come.

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    19. Al Bundy
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I brought in Joe Allen on my GW4 WC, mainly because I like him and heard from Stoke fans that they were really impressed by him and he was given a more attacking role than what hes had before. Also, the other 5th mid options werent really tempting to me, so he got the nod. Two goals in four games is brilliant in that regard, though me benching him for both ruined the joy a bit. Obviously, I will play him a bit with Stokes fixtures looking brighter.

      Other than that, I see no reason to invest in Stoke players. Call them differentials all you like, but they are yet to deliver anything that looks like steady points and I would consider it throwing away precious FTs. For defence, midfield and budget striker there are better options.

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    20. Individual
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      10 years, 25 days ago

      Haha that was my question 🙂 hopefully I got a shout out, will listen later on !

      I'm going defender first as the 3rd/4th defender spot is less precious than the 3rd mid/striker - this means I can wait and see which player from the other positions emerges as the must have. I have Antonio or Capoue that can be moved on to accommodate a Potter in midfield, plus if Bony sorts it out and starts scoring he could come in for Kaku.

      For my choice of defender, I think it's Pieters over Cameron. I think Cameron seems to be playing a utility role across the back and in defensive mid, but the danger is that he could be dropped at any point as they have other defenders / midfielders that are more specialist. Pieters as the left back is most likely to have a constant role.

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    21. GENERATION X
      10 years, 25 days ago

      They need Jack back and Shawcross to recover some form. Used to be Stoke was a cold, hard, nasty place to go but they seem to have lost that menace, but signs in the last two of shoring up.

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    22. melvinmbabazi
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      10 years, 25 days ago

      Looking to bring in Pieters

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    23. applebonkers
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      10 years, 25 days ago

      stoked. arnautovic is now one of the most dominant wingers in the league as far as i'm concerned, amazed he's still at stoke, his application has finally caught up with his talent.

      also think all 5 of their defenders are worthwhile.

      i'd monitor bony, we know his quality but he has looked off the pace so far, so much so his minutes have dipped rather than increased as you'd expect.

      bojan is one to monitor, maybe he'll be unleashed in a more positive move by hughes now the fixture list has eased up. should hughes stick bojan up with arnie and shaqiri then suddenly allen will look like a disastrous knee-jerk

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    24. Hairy Potter
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Brought in Pieters to free up cash to also get Monreal.

      Considered Bony when he moved from Man City, but felt the fact that Stoke's wingers don't seem too keen on crossing so went for Benteke instead. Decision seems to have been the right one so far.

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      1. Individual
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        10 years, 25 days ago

        Hey man, I'm probably doing this too but going Mustafi over Monreal! What made you go with your choice??

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        1. Hairy Potter
          10 years, 25 days ago

          No real rhyme or reason. Just felt that Monreal might get some assists. Not based on any facts or stats.

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      2. Ruth_NZ
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yep. Benteke or Bony was one of my main wildcard conundrums. I went for Bony. 😕

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    25. Ruth_NZ
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Terrible form? Is it really that bad? I think having to play a 41yo GK who is well past his prime exaggerated that perception. Things have improved (at least defensively) since Grant stepped in. And Butland isn't far away by all accounts. I'd be somewhat surprised if Stoke didn't manage 2 or 3 clean sheets from their next 7 fixtures and given that Pieters is only 4.4m that would be more than satisfactory.

      Johnson and Shawcross offer some additional attacking prospects for a little more, both are still under 5.0.

      If I were wildcarding now I'd be seriously tempted to take Butland & Grant as my GKs for 8.8m and be done with it till the 2nd wildcard. Otherwise I'd certainly take a Stoke defender.

      Joe Allen is unfortunately just too expensive for a 5th midfielder, he'd be perfect at, say, 4.6m. Otherwise I wouldn't be bringing an attacker in now. As it happens I already have one (Bony) and have decided to give him 2 or 3 weeks more. My hope is that he shows some signs of life and that I can keep him for quite a bit longer but it will doubtless be a question every week for a while.

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    26. ollymeds
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A defender is worth a punt in the 4.5m bracket I think. Love the new puncheon avatar Jonny, didn't realise king Jason had learnt the Sturridge dance!

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      1. ollymeds
        10 years, 25 days ago

        *Jonty!

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  5. The Man Pastore
    10 years, 26 days ago

    2FT 0.0 itb

    Heaton* l Pickford
    Baines* l PVA l Holebas l Evans l Amat
    Sanchez l Antonio l Sterling* l Firmino l Capoue
    Aguero l Deeney l Lukaku*

    *injury doubts

    What would you do?

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    1. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Lukaku to Tekkers or Wilson and then upgrade Baines to a Spurs defender.

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  6. Live Lad
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Good mid'er around 4.5. Want to downgrade Capoue. Thanks.

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    1. Pegboy
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Marney. 2pts every. single. time.

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    2. Taribo West on a free
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Marney or Mayler - but it's pretty slim pickings down there.

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I was planing to cash in Capoue as I'm on a wildcard but decided not to bother!

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    3. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Hojbjerg is starting to play well

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      1. Live Lad
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks. Would rather have a nailed on Saint mid'er obviously.

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  7. BananaMan
    10 years, 26 days ago

    McAuley & Sterling ---> Vertongen & Son

    Current defence - McAuley . Lovren . Francis . Coleman . Kingsley

    2 FT is it a go'er?

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    1. Pegboy
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Not a big fan of dumping Sterling at the moment, but the transfers are solid enough and that defence does need an upgrade.

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Nope

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    3. mikess
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Na especially if Sterling if confirmed fit

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  8. JAC THE CAT
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Snodgrass as a 4th midfielder is a great team enabler.

    Worth it with them great fixtures?

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    1. Funkyav
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yep

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    2. TheTinman
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

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    3. mikess
      10 years, 26 days ago

      My 5th so hope so

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    4. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes imo. Exciting times ahead.

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    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes fixtures, decent form and on set pieces

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    6. Pegboy
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yep. He's my 5th mid in a 3-5-2 and I have high hopes for the next 8 weeks.

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    7. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Would you get him in for Chadli?

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Yes

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        1. Cecil The Lion
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Cheers

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    8. Arteta
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I hope so.

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    9. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Thanks all 🙂

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  9. mikess
    10 years, 26 days ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Bellerin, Stones, Clyne
    Sanchez(c), Firmino, Sterling, Walcott, Snodgrass
    Agüero, Benteke

    Pickford, Valencia, Amat, Will Keane

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

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      1. mikess
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Cheers

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    2. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Will Sanchez definitely play after the international break? I captained after the last one and Wenger kindly brought him on in the last minute!

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  10. Christina.
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Play Williams or Evans?

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    1. mikess
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Evans for me. Just one of those weeks, awful decision unfortunately

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    2. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Evans

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    3. Krul Runnings
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I have the same choice and think I'm gonna AOA and play Capoue.

      Can't see those 2 Defs getting anything and it allows me to block against anyone who still has Cap as 4th mid

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      1. UnitedFan
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Sounds good.

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    4. Ziro
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Evans for sure out of those two. If it was a Coleman or even Jags, the hope of attacking points would be there but cannot see Williams getting anything other than 2 points.

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    5. A.T
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Evans

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      1. Christina.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thks everyone. I was actually thinking Williams might nick something vs Bravo.

        He has the best GA & Sib of all the Eve defenders.

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        1. A.T
          10 years, 26 days ago

          I didn't know that. I always assumed it'd be the opposite tbh. Sounds like a good enough reason to play him then.

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          1. Christina.
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Time to use your member.

            😉

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            1. A.T
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Can't be arsed with stats mate, they bore the life out of me. 🙂

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              1. Christina.
                10 years, 25 days ago

                ...It's not helping me. You are 1pt better off than me.

                lol

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                1. A.T
                  10 years, 25 days ago

                  There you go then. There's plenty who swear by them but it doesn't seem to make them into decent players. Each to their own though.
                  Onwards and upwards for us two now hopefully. I had this last season, 2 in a row would be a killer 😀

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    6. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Williams

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      1. Christina.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thks Phussy

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  11. Krul Runnings
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Wenger make any comments about Sanchez?

    Sorry if asked already.

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    1. Arteta
      10 years, 26 days ago

      http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20161013/team-news-ozil-giroud-and-ramsey

      "I have not seen everybody coming back from international games but we have quite good news."

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      1. rocky7st
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Sounds like what he said last time!

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  12. Arteta
    10 years, 26 days ago

    PHELAN AGREES HULL DEAL

    Mike Phelan will sign a deal to become the next permanent manager of Hull City today.

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    1. Ziro
      10 years, 26 days ago

      *gets in Davies, Snodgrass, and Diomande...

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      1. Pegboy
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Dammit, I've already got Jaku, Snodgrass and Diomande!

        No space for more 🙁

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    2. Mavric Marco
      10 years, 26 days ago

      You've made my Diomande

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  13. JAC THE CAT
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Any news on the "forever delayed" update for the mobile site?

    Still waiting to view upvotes and timestamps.

    It was rumoured to be happening over this international break but nothing happened and it now feels like the information regarding this has stopped being communicated to the site.

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    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 26 days ago

      hi, yes Mark is working on that now with our technical team.

      Also we have been discussing how to best communicate updates on issues like this and from next week Mark is going to be delivering regular updates on progress.

      Thanks in advance for your patience.

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks for answering this Jonty

        I think something as simple as a hot topic would be sufficient.

        Will be good to have time stamps and upvotes back as it enhances FFS and is sorely missed on the mobile site.

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    2. Clump
      10 years, 26 days ago

      The new update is being delivered by a leprechaun riding a unicorn as I type. Patience.

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I'd up vote this but

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  14. Pegboy
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Just realised I've got 3 (THREE) Hull players. \o/

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I'm eyeing up 2 this GW

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Marshall and Snoddy here 🙂

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    3. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I haven't got any but will get Snoddy in next week.

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    4. Alnair
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I'll grab another this week if they look good at the back.

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  15. JoshHuntCUFC
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Cech
    Williams Stones Bailly
    Sterling Sanchez Capoue Redmond
    Defoe Zlatan Aguero

    Jaku Evans Fletcher Love

    1FT, 0.0 ITB.

    Please help me! Who do I need to ship the most out of this terrible squad? Sterling has a yellow flag? Zlatan out of form?

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    1. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Redmond to Snodgrass

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      1. Mavric Marco
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Why would you get rid of Redmond with a nice home game?

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        1. UnitedFan
          10 years, 26 days ago

          You're right. Though I'm thinking more long term. He hasn't been a great asset FPL wise and I personally don't see any other issues in that team. Holding could be another option just for this week.

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          1. Mavric Marco
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Long term for sure, but keep him for one more week then get rid.

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Downgrade Ibrahimovic
      Upgrade Fletcher
      Put Capoue on the bench

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    3. ljuta zena
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Noone, maybe Bailly. Your squad isnt so bad, stop looking what happens last week. Maybe Ibra get hat-trick this week, M. City remains CS and sanchez bunch some of his mix goals-assists...

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  16. colinp93
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Will Sanchez start on Saturday?

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I think so

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    2. Viper
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yep. Upfront most likely

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    3. Pacer.
      10 years, 26 days ago

      He was rubbish against Burnley and has played 270 minutes in 10 days.

      Difficult to say, but I wont be putting the armband on him just in case

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      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Dont risk captaining him i made that mistake last time 🙁

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  17. Live Lad
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Will you downgrade Foster (to Grant my other being Pickford) or Capoue (Marney, Meyler)?

    And thanks!

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    1. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Capoue easily. Make the profit. These horrible fixtures for WBA will pass. They are still solid. Also Grant isn't a long term option either.

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      1. Live Lad
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks mate. That's helpful.

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  18. GreennRed
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Chadli. Decent form, first game against the club that sold him. Not expecting a lot to be honest, obviously Alderweireld will big him up, but will keep for 2 FT for De Bruyne's potential return.

    http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/553077/Toby-Alderweireld-West-Brom-Tottenham-Nacer-Chadli-latest-quotes

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I like Chadli but can't look past them fixtures.

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      1. GreennRed
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Forget fixtures, his form is good. West Brom need to score goals in tough fixtures to try and scrap a few points, easier ones can grind out 1 nillers. Just himself and Rondon look like their only source.

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        1. JAC THE CAT
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Fair points well presented.

          I just feel over the next 4 GW's a lot of other midfielders will out perform him and I wouldn't be surprised if he comes away with 2 points each game.

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      2. Pacer.
        10 years, 26 days ago

        With such a dearth of goalscoring talent at WBA, a single goal from him pretty much guarantees 8-10 points.

        Nobody would question selecting for example Jermain Defoe, yet Chadli is also WBA's main man, on pens, cheaper, and WBA (9th) have equal or greater goals scored to most teams below them in the table.

        One more goal in the next 2 games and I reckon we'll start hearing the words fixture-proof.

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    2. rocky7st
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Round 12 and I could be jumping on that wagon

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  19. Viper
    10 years, 26 days ago

    I own both Coleman & Baines but need an Arsenal defender. Which looks better?

    A. Coleman -> Mustafi

    B. Baines -> Koscielny

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    1. Mavric Marco
      10 years, 26 days ago

      C. Baines -> Bellerin?

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      1. Viper
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Can't afford in afraid

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        1. Mavric Marco
          10 years, 26 days ago

          B then

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      A

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      1. Viper
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Because of Coleman or Mustafi?

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        1. JAC THE CAT
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Both really.

          I really like Mustafi

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    3. UnitedFan
      10 years, 26 days ago

      C. Baines to Mustafi imo

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    4. Arteta
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Wait for Everton' presser (14:45). Even if he's fine I'd rather sell Baines.

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  20. ANON.
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Given Wengers comments that Giroud and Ramsey are still out, Walcott(C) is safe right? Very likely he'll start?

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    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I would be surprised if he didn't but only Arsene knows.

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    2. Helia
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Safe to start, yes

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    3. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Likely to start but very brave

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    4. Arteta
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Yes.

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  21. Helia
    10 years, 26 days ago

    A) walcott mane firmino son
    B) sanchez snodgrass firmino antonio/arnie
    C) walcott firmino sterling son

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    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I guess C covers your bases most. Who do you have up front?

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      1. Helia
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Aguero tekker lukaku

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      B

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  22. wander
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Capoue to Son
    Ibra to Bentekke
    Ried to Walker

    This is all for a -8. Do you thinks its worth it to get your team where you want it to be for the next few weeks

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I like it

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    2. ljuta zena
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Just relax with Ibra

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    3. Helia
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Capoue is in ur starting 11 yeah?

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      1. wander
        10 years, 26 days ago

        ya capoue starts . Getting rid of ibra would be to get the others.

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        1. ljuta zena
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Again, easy about so many hit points

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  23. Christina.
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Come on Koeman.

    Tell us Lolkaku is out.

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I hope he's fit, my transfer plans are in chaos if he isn't.

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  24. C_G
    10 years, 26 days ago

    gtg?

    Grant

    Holebas Walker Kelly

    Payet Sanchez Firmino Chadli

    Kun Luk Deeney

    Pick Coleman Amat Rodwell

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I like it, unsure about Chadli with them fixtures.

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  25. Pitch Invasion
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Foster
    Stones Friend Shaw
    Sanchez Redmond Townsend Capoue
    Ibra Aguero Deeney

    Jaku Barkley Amat Evans

    1FT and in a horrible rut of points!

    Shaw + Ibra > Bellerin + benteke (2PT Hit)?

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Good moves, I like them

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    2. ljuta zena
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Becarefull with Shaw, he is almost certain out

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    3. rozzo
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You used your wildcard? If yes then I would be temped just to take a bunch of hits to sort out your team, would be worth it long term

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  26. smithmarv
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Hi Guys,

    Thoughts on Lukaku > Benteke?
    This will also allow me to do Gundogan > Son
    Baines > Pieters?

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  27. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 26 days ago

    was just about to bust out the aguero stat in the office about his performances after the 2nd international break.

    so last season his 5 goal haul was in gw8, but it was the game before the 2nd international break. the game after was the 5-1 win over bournemouth where sterling got the hattrick, aguero was injured

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  28. Ravager
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Question. (New to this)

    How do Price drops work on FPL statistics. Didn't realize Antonio was going to drop. Think he was on -65 last I checked?

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    1. A.T
      10 years, 25 days ago

      It seems this week there has been a few surprises with price changes. Usually they are very accurate. As a rule anything in the 90's could be risky so I'd make the transfer then if I had to. Anything below that and you just have to take it on the chin.

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      1. Ravager
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah. That's what I was looking into. Wanted to do Antonio+ Valencia> Sanchez+ Mustafi. So I was monitoring but now I'm priced out by 0.1 smh

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  29. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Last time I post this, it was quieter earlier in the week and I didn't get many responses.

    ---------------------Cech--------------------
    -------McAuley - Clyne - Holebas------
    Sanchez - Walcott - Firmino - Antonio
    ---------Aguero - Defoe - Lukaku-------

    (Pickford - Capoue - Amat - Smith)

    a) How can I get Costa into this team?
    b) Who should I captain this week?

    thanks

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  30. calosul1
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Who should I captain?

    Aguero (chance he may not start)
    Costa
    Firmino
    Ozil
    Wilson
    Antonio

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