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With seven rounds of fixtures now behind us, Tottenham Hotspur are the only unbeaten team remaining in the Premier League.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side sit just one point off the summit, defeating Manchester City 2-0 last time out to underline their defensive resilience and chalk up a fourth clean sheet of the campaign.

Considering only three other sides – Arsenal, Leicester and Southampton, with three apiece – have mustered more than two shut-outs, Fantasy interest in the White Hart Lane outfit is understandable.

Impressively, Spurs have conceded just three goals so far.

Put into perspective, only one team, Everton, with five – have shipped less than half that total.

After proving their fixture-proof appeal by nullifying the threat of Sergio Aguero and co, we delve into the numbers, comparing Spurs to other resilient rearguards before assessing Pochettino’s backline regulars.

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  1. SuperMario
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Very interesting article.. Leaves me none the wiser tho..

    Currently on Walker, tempted by Toby Alder due to the arial threat but Vert leaves me with more money to use elsewhere and less rotation threat..

    What are your thoughts gentlemen?

    1. makaveli123
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I missed the Walker train, so Vertonghen is the cheapest route in to the Spurs defence. He is not a big goalscorer, but he will get a fair amount of bonus points.

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Seriously makes me consider Rose over Walker at least..

    3. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I prefer rose out of all of them but vert has been matching them for baseline baps. So may prove worth it

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Yep. On a WC and Vert would allow me to have Smith instead of Pieters/cameron that is needed if going Walker. Any thoughts on

        a) Walker/Rose + Cameron

        b) Vert + Smith

        ?

        1. John t penguin
          10 years, 25 days ago

          I think with potential rotation for rose maybe vert could be OK. Though I do think a full season without injury and rose will gets a lot of points
          Smith is much better option than Cameron. He scores high on baseline baps every week

          1. Hansel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 25 days ago

            thanks

        2. Sotamendi84
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Rose+pieters

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Honestly. I don't look at the players. Its whoever is the cheapest available. So I went with vertonghen.

      Theres better money to be spent elsewhere tbh

    5. bojack
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Thinking of getting Vert in, had Walker since he was 5.5 🙂

    6. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      i find walker really dull (fpl wise), not entirely sure why, just has never excited me

  2. Evasivo
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Evening guys, any Deeney captainers out there this evening?!!

    1. Ziegler1988
      10 years, 25 days ago

      At the moment it's on Big Troy

      1. Evasivo
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Me too, but not seen/heard much chatter in favour

  3. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Arnie? anyone?

    1. Evasivo
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Not for me, just watched scoutcast and 9 shots in 8 apparently....

    2. Denis Tueart on the wing
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Yes - good fixtures and hungry

  4. Gazpilicueta
    10 years, 25 days ago

    What about Baines to Walker and Sterling to Milner for a -4?

    1. Evasivo
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Not for a hit, but could work out for free. Spread it over next two gws?

      1. Gazpilicueta
        10 years, 25 days ago

        too much to do

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Why on earth would you get rid of Sterling for Milner for a hit!? Just do Baines to vert if funds allow

      1. Gazpilicueta
        10 years, 25 days ago

        they dont

        1. Hansel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 25 days ago

          then don't do anything or get someone you can afford.

          Sterling > Spurs defender

  5. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    So i was gonna captain Sanchez.

    But are many not captaining Sanchez cos hes at risk of not starting?

  6. PvA
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Aguero trained wtf

    Aguero (c)?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Hes defo playing

      1. Gazpilicueta
        10 years, 25 days ago

        was there a chance he wasnt?

        1. PvA
          10 years, 25 days ago

          He was just in South America

      2. PvA
        10 years, 25 days ago

        What is your source and/or reasoning?

    2. Rosey Palmer
      10 years, 25 days ago

      All my ml rivals have Aguero cap but I'm considering Benteke cap. Could be genius or a disaster!

      1. PvA
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I went as far as to consider Bellerin (c) 😆

  7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Best 4.5 to 4.7 defender please? And who should I get rid of between Valencia and Baines?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Baines

    2. Evasivo
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Holebas?!

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Already have Holebas.

        1. Evasivo
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Tbh I think now is time to upgrade defence. I've have Walker Kos Evans Holebas Amat myself.

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Dont have the cash. Have the following in my defense:

            Cech/ Pick
            Baines, Valencia, PVA, Holebas, Amat

            Need to downgrade one of Baines. Valencia or Holebas to get Walcott and Son in my team

            Who do I downgrade?

    3. Ziegler1988
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Holebas or Adam Smith

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Have Holebas. Smith is what I am thinking too. In place of who? Baines or Valencia?

        1. Ziegler1988
          10 years, 25 days ago

          I'd probably do Baines out

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Even PVA is an option. So who between PVA, Baines and Valencia

    4. SH@KTIMAAN
      10 years, 25 days ago

      baines
      holebas

    5. Rosey Palmer
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Smith (Bourn)

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        10 years, 25 days ago

        PVA, Baines, Valencia: who would you ship out

    6. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Cameron is 4.4, OOP and has a great run of fixtures, should have scored @O/T btw, 2 SOT. Nobody's mentioning him, they will be soon.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        10 years, 25 days ago

        PVA, Baines, Valencia: who would you ship out Cameron for

    7. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Smith seems to cruise the baps with a CS for bmouth. Fixtures aren't great but a couple of CS over next five could yield 24 points.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        10 years, 25 days ago

        PVA, Baines, Valencia: who would you ship out

        1. John t penguin
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Hmm
          Case for all
          You need to play PVA to make sure you land his goals or assists and the 3/4 CS he gets .
          Baines to me doesn't seem worth it with doubt over his pens, set pieces and even fitness, though I would be tempted to wait and get confirmation on how much of role he plays in pens etc.
          Valencia doesn't seem to be returning on his potential

  8. SH@KTIMAAN
    10 years, 25 days ago

    hello people.....little advice needed regarding transfers for this week
    which one would you prefer to do?
    A) ozil -> firmino
    B) ozil + williams -> sanchez + pieters/cameron(for -4)
    thank you everyone

    1. SH@KTIMAAN
      10 years, 25 days ago

      or any other 4.5 or less defender
      i have walcott too

    2. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Neither

      1. SH@KTIMAAN
        10 years, 25 days ago

        thank you

  9. rdamjan
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Hello.

    Bolasie to Snodgrass
    Antonio to Walcott

    Good moves for 2FT? or what is popular last days?

    Cheers

    1. Rosey Palmer
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Many doing those transfers this week

    2. SH@KTIMAAN
      10 years, 25 days ago

      antonio can score....keep him for next two
      bolasie to snoddy looks good
      save one transfer

      1. rdamjan
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Thinking same too... Snodgrass good shout?

        1. SH@KTIMAAN
          10 years, 25 days ago

          yeah....on set pieces too

      2. Elijah's Wood
        10 years, 25 days ago

        This, i get that West Ham are on a form slump but Antonio is still netting

  10. jean-louis51
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Boruc - Pickford
    Smith - Fuchs - Bellerin - Coleman - Blind
    Antonio - Son - Walcott - Sanchez - Sterling
    Lukaku - Defoe - Grabban(4.4)

    1FT - 0.7£ ITB

    I think that with coming fixtures i need 1 more Man city player (at least) and 1 Liverpool player. So :
    A) Antonio+Coleman -> Firmino+Zabaleta (-4)
    B) I should keep my FT for next week to buy KDB or Aguero or Firmino (without -4)
    C) Any other idea?

    excuse my english and THX!

  11. seanie3
    10 years, 25 days ago

    has Grant nailed down the goalkeeper spot until Butland returns, any chance Hughes might revert to Given in goal?

    anyone know why he dropped given in the first place

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Grant should be nailed based on his performance.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Grant is first choice until butland returns. Given is about 50 and they have improved massively with grant in goals

    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      doubt it, given's mobility has deserted him

      1. seanie3
        10 years, 25 days ago

        thanks all

  12. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Hey all, gaining some traction here! 9 joined so far.
    A few of us from the community here have started a whatsapp group for anyone that plays FIFA 17 on PS4. We are recruiting more and hoping to get a tournament as well as start an FFS Pro Club at some point in the near future. Let me know by either replying to this post or sending me an email whether you are interested in joining! Thanks

    If your not interested in joining whatsapp I can simply give you info via email.

    My email is derekgoud9@Gmail.com

    1. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      No opposable thumbs sorry

    2. Coaly
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Spam

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        How so?

        1. Coaly
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Seen this about 3 times

          1. Kered
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Yup, post it twice a day. So people asking to rate their teams about 8 times a day isn't?
            At least this is bringing members of the community together. I don't see the harm. If there is an issue I'm sure one of the mods would have mentioned it to me. I'm not posting it all day..

            1. Coaly
              10 years, 25 days ago

              Reported for spam

          2. Kered
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 25 days ago

            Looking at your history seems as though you post questions twice a day also..??

    3. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Thanks for the hulk.
      Looking for 16 or more to get a league + group-knockout tournament going.

      To those that play Xbox 1, I will be setting one up for you as soon as I get this one up and running.

  13. Gazpilicueta
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Baines and Zlatan

    out for

    Walker and ?????

    for a minus 4

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You can pretty much have anyone you want. Got to be personal choice but plenty of options, Costa benteke Wilson deeney Austin take your pick

      1. Gazpilicueta
        10 years, 25 days ago

        I have Costa and Aguero already......ugh, personal preference, thats where i fail

    2. Rosey Palmer
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Benteke or Feeney imo

    1. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Defo slept in that trackie

    2. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Looks like Nolito

  14. WE ARE RANGERS
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Any news on sterling injury?

    1. John t penguin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      There ain't one

    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      there's a brexit joke in there

    3. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Pictured in training today looking fine

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers demi

  15. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Good week to get Benteke in?

    1. Flynny
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I'm getting.....prob captaining too!

    2. Rosey Palmer
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Have him....cap too

  16. Coaly
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Points predictions for:

    Antonio
    Walcott
    Lukaku
    Costa
    Benteke

    2, 3, 2, 8, 2

    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 25 days ago

      2, 7, 2, 1, 6

    2. A.T
      10 years, 25 days ago

      2
      24
      12
      5
      2

    3. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      2
      9
      2
      2
      9

  17. Shrimpy
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Best 7.2 mid or less? Have Antonio.

    1. Sylas
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Arnie?

    2. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Arnie. Comfortably

    3. SuperMario
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Snoddy looks good too

    4. Shrimpy
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Why the Arnie hype? Just fixtures or OOP?

      1. Elijah's Wood
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Last season's display and fixtures

      2. Haggis
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Most inconsistant player in FPL if you ask me. But boy do I want him in my startin XI when he's on.

    5. Dr Dream
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Tadic.

  18. Elijah's Wood
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Enjoyed the Scoutcast as always but it didnt help the choice of Arsenal defenders, is Bellerin the £0.5m over Maustafi? And now that Bellerin and Koscielney are near the same price surely Bellerin is more attacking?

    1. SuperMario
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Its Bellerin or Mustafi and 0.5 for me....

      1. Elijah's Wood
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Same here, i guess the rumours that Mustafi being both a BAPs and card magnet are putting me off and swaying to Bellerin. The sample size for Mustafi makes the choice more difficult than it should

  19. SuperMario
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Grant - Pickford
    Bellerin - Walker - Lovren - Holebas - Amat

    Lloris - Pickford
    Bellerin - Clyne - Smith - Holabas - Amat

    Team A or B

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. liiusions
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B easy

    3. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B, i think having both Grant and Pickford wont end well. Clyne could be a fantastic differential. Either that or as you say, go Mustafi and use the 0.5m

  20. OLLY G
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Give the armband to Kun or Sanchez?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Kun

    2. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Kun vs an Everton defence under Koeman who havent conceded more than 1 goal a game, or Sanchez vs a declining Swans side with a new manager but battling for a start after the break, tricky

  21. TheTinman
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Kelly to Cameron on a free this week?

    How come he is oop?

    Maybe not anymore that Shaqiri is back or does that not matter?

    1. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Imbula dropped i think
      Pieters/Indi safer bets if u can afford

  22. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Most likely to replace Willian thus week?

    1. A.T
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Pedro?

    2. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Would like Loftus to get a run in

  23. Mainoo Magic
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Hi all,

    My current squad is below, I have 2ft's but £0 itb, any ideas on the best moves?

    Pickford

    Walker. Williams McAuley

    Firmino. Antonio Snodgrass sterling

    Kun ibra lukaku

    Bench:jaku, capoue amat, love

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Ibra to Austin/Wilson and Antonio to Sanchez?

  24. PvA
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Mini-captain poll:

    A) Aguero
    B) Sanchez

    1. Gazpilicueta
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 25 days ago

      If only there was a captain poll to help with this.

      1. Elijah's Wood
        10 years, 25 days ago

        A manager can dream!

  25. Gazpilicueta
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Pickford, Heaton
    Baines, Valencia, McAuley, McNair, Amat
    Capoue, Sterling, Antonio, Snodgrass, Walcott
    Aguero, Zlatan, Costa

    0 in the bank, and 1 free transfer.

    Im thinking of Baines and Zlatan out for Walker and Benteke, I also like Milner and want a plan to get Alexis in soon, any thoughts?

    1. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Why Baines over Valencia? Seeing more and more managers opting for Baines out even though Koeman has said he is fit.

      Can you afford a straight upgrade of Antonio > Sanchez after this GW if you do Zlatan and defender for the 2 you stated?

  26. OLLY G
    10 years, 25 days ago

    How nailed is Cameron? Should l just bring in Pieters to be safe?

    1. Demí
      10 years, 25 days ago

      He's nailed as much as Bojan supposedly was at the start of the season, so not very. I'd definitely play safe. He's not even a good OOP

    2. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I was going to bring in Cameron also.. didn't know he wasnt nailed

  27. Valar(Keith)
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Is the Allen update from the Stoke City Press Conference? or is it scheduled for tmrw? funnily enough.. my entire wildcard strategy depends on him 😆 (note: it may not be that great a strategy)

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I'm in the same boat.. really want him to be fit. Looking to downgrade Capoue for him on WC

  28. Shrimpy
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Any price changes tonight?

  29. Mainoo Magic
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Ibra, walker and Antonio > benteke, vertonghen and Sánchez for -4

    Yes or no?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      No

    2. A.T
      10 years, 25 days ago

      No

    3. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 25 days ago

      What a horrible move. No way.