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18 October 2016 823 comments
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Daniel Sturridge toils as Liverpool’s lone striker against Manchester United. Gylfi Sigurdsson is fielded as a “false nine” for Bob Bradley’s first match in charge of Swansea, while a change to 3-4-3 sees Michail Antonio utilised as a wing-back for West Ham’s trip to Palace.

After assessing the first ten sides in yesterday’s article, here’s the lowdown on the remaining team sheets.

Liverpool

Starting XI: Karius, Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Milner (Moreno 86), Can, Henderson, Coutinho, Mane, Sturridge (Lallana 60), Firmino (Origi 85).

  • Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was forced into making two alterations for the home clash against Man United, with Emre Can coming in for the injured Georginio Wijnaldum, while Adam Lallana was only fit enough to start from the bench, so Daniel Sturridge was handed a recall.
  • Can started in central midfield alongside Philippe Coutinho in Klopp’s favoured 4-3-3 system, with Jordan Henderson occupying the defensive midfield role. Sturridge operated as the central striker, meaning Roberto Firmino shifted over to the left of the front three.
  • With Sturridge largely ineffective for the home side, Klopp decided to take the forward off on the hour mark, with Lallana entering the fray. That change saw Firmino take over as the “false nine”, with Coutinho replacing his compatriot on the left, while Lallana took up his usual position in central midfield. Klopp introduced Divock Origi and Alberto Moreno in straight swaps in the final minutes.
  • After getting through 30 minutes last night, Lallana should be fit to start against West Brom on Saturday. His return would allow Coutinho to move back onto the left, with Firmino starting as the “false nine”. But if Wijnaldum is still out, Klopp may consider dropping Emre Can against the Baggies, which would allow either Sturridge or Origi to start in attack. That scenario would mean Coutinho playing in a deeper role once again, though.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Left Wing, Central Striker

Man United

Starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Blind, Fellaini, Pogba, Rashford (Rooney 77), Ander Herrera, Young (Shaw 90), Ibrahimovic.

  • Jose Mourinho made two changes from the side that drew 1-1 against Stoke City for the trip to Anfield, with Marouane Fellaini and Ashley Young coming in for Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.
  • Fellaini partnered Ander Herrera at the base of midfield in Mourinho’s standard 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing Paul Pogba to push forward into the number ten role. Young slotted in on the left of the attacking midfield trio.
  • With Marcus Rashford tiring, Mourinho decided to replace the youngster with Wayne Rooney in a straight swap with 13 minutes remaining. Luke Shaw came on during stoppage time to take over from Young on the left wing.
  • After a strong defensive performance, and with an equally difficult trip to Chelsea up next, Mourinho may approach Sunday’s match in a similar manner, meaning Young could keep his place in the side. The likes of Lingard and, to a lesser extent, Mata are viable alternatives, though. After impressive showings in midfield, Herrera and Fellaini may keep their starting berths, so Rooney will more than likely have to settle for a place on the bench once more. Morgan Schneiderlin and Anthony Martial missed out last night after picking up injuries in training. They’ll both be assessed ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge, although it’s unlikely either player will start given they’ve been peripheral figures over the last few weeks.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Wings

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Targett (McQueen 14); Romeu, Clasie; Redmond (Ward-Prowse 88), Tadic, Davis; Austin (Rodriguez 70).

  • Southampton boss Claude Puel made three changes for the home clash against Burnley, with Jordy Clasie earning a recall in place of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, while Cuco Martina and Matt Targett came in for the injured Cedric Soares and Ryan Bertrand.
  • Martina and Targett slotted in at right-back and left-back respectively, while Clasie played on the right of the midfield three in the 4-3-3 formation.
  • Targett, who had been a doubt pre-match due to a knock, only lasted 14 minutes though due to a hamstring problem, and was replaced by youngster Sam McQueen in a straight swap. With Saints racing into a 3-0 lead, Charlie Austin was withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining, replaced by Jay Rodriguez. Puel’s final substitution saw James Ward-Prowse get a few minutes at the death in place of Nathan Redmond.
  • Puel’s selection in the full-back positions against Manchester City on Sunday will depend on who he has available. McQueen may have to start at the Etihad should Bertrand and Targett be ruled out, while Martina could keep his place in the starting XI if Soares remains unavailable. Clasie and Hojbjerg continue to share starts in midfield, so Puel’s selection against Inter Milan in the Europa League on Thursday night ay provide some clues as to who will get the nod on the weekend.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield

Stoke City

Starting XI: Grant; Pieters, Shawcross, Martins Indi, Bardsley (Adam 65); Cameron, Whelan; Arnautovic, Allen (Muniesa 75), Shaqiri; Bony (Walters 76).

  • Mark Hughes was forced into making one alteration for the visit of Sunderland to the bet365 Stadium, with Phil Bardsley coming in for the injured Glen Johnson.
  • Bardsley slotted in at right-back for the Potters then, while elsewhere it was the same 4-2-3-1 formation for Hughes, with Joe Allen continuing in the central attacking midfield role.
  • Bardsley who was the first player to be replaced after picking up a knock, with Charlie Adam brought on in his place after 65 minutes. That change saw Geoff Cameron move to right-back to allow Adam to operate in central midfield. Ten minutes later, Allen was withdrawn as he continues to manage a hamstring problem, with Marc Muniesa taking his place. Muniesa then played at right-back, with Cameron shifting back into midfield. Adam was then pushed forward into the central attacking midfield role. Hughes’ final substitution saw Jon Walters take over from Wilfried Bony as the lone striker for the final 14 minutes.
  • After registering their first win of the season, Hughes will ideally want to name the same team for Saturday’s trip to Hull. The Welshman will hope Bardsley can shake off that knock, given that Johnson will be out for around three weeks with a thigh injury. Muniesa could step in should Bardsley be ruled out, with Cameron another option in that position, perhaps allowing Adam or Giannelli Imbula to come back into the side in midfield. Allen is expected to recover from his hamstring complaint in time.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pickford; van Aanholt (Jones 40), Djilobodji, O’Shea, Manquillo; Khazri, McNair (Pienaar 55), Ndong, Rodwell (Anichebe 81), Watmore; Defoe.

  • Sunderland boss David Moyes was forced into making three changes for the trip to Stoke, with Patrick van Aanholt, Papy Djilobodji and Jack Rodwell recalled in place of the injured trio of Lamine Kone, Jason Denayer and Jan Kirchhoff.
  • Van Aanholt and Djilobodji returned at left-back and centre-back respectively, while Rodwell joined Didier Ndong and Paddy McNair in a three-man midfield in a 4-3-3 formation. Duncan Watmore and Wahbi Khazri flanked central striker Jermain Defoe in attack.
  • Moyes was forced into making a change in the first half, though, with Billy Jones replacing Van Aanholt after the Dutchman suffered a groin injury. Jones played at right-back for the Black Cats, with Javier Manquillo switching over to left-back. Then 10 minutes into the second half, Moyes brought on Steven Pienaar in place of McNair in a straight swap, while with his final substitution, Victor Anichebe replaced Rodwell for the final nine minutes. That change saw Sunderland finish the match in 4-4-2, with Anichebe joining Defoe in attack, while Pienaar and Ndong combined in central midfield.
  • Should Van Aanholt be ruled out for the trip to West Ham, Manquillo and Jones look set to start in the full-back positions. Moyes will hope to have Kone back for the trip to London, although his options appear more limited further up the pitch, with Pienaar the most likely to force his way into the starting XI. Anichebe and Lynden Gooch may have to settle for places on the bench once more.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Central Midfield

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Amat, Taylor, Britton (Borja Baston 66), Cork (Ki Sung-yeung 71), Fer, Barrow (Rangel 83), Sigurdsson, Routledge.

  • New Swansea manager Bob Bradley made three changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Liverpool in Francesco Guidolin’s final match in charge for the trip to the Emirates, with Federico Fernandez, Neil Taylor and Modou Barrow coming in for Mike van der Hoorn, Angel Rangel and Borja Baston.
  • Fernandez and Taylor slotted in at centre-back and left-back respectively, with Kyle Naughton returning to right-back for the Swans, Leon Britton, Jack Cork and Leroy Fer formed the three-man midfield, although the Dutchman did play slightly in advance of Britton and Cork. Barrow (right) and Wayne Routledge (left) flanked “false nine” Gylfi Sigurdsson in the 4-3-3 formation.
  • With the Welsh side 3-1 down, Bradley made an attacking first change, with Borja coming on in place of Britton after 66 minutes. That switch saw the Swans move to a 4-2-3-1, with Borja operating as the lone striker. Sigurdsson moved into his favoured number ten role, while Fer dropped in alongside Cork at the base of midfield. Five minutes later, Cork made way for Ki Sung-yeung in a straight swap, while, having picked up an ankle injury in the challenge which saw Granit Xhaka sent off, Barrow made way for Rangel for the final seven minutes. The Spaniard played at right-back, with Naughton pushed forward to the right side of the attacking midfield trio.
  • Although there were some positives for Bradley to take from his first match in charge, the American may look to change things up at the back after conceding some soft goals. Van der Hoorn, Rangel and Kingsley may all come into contention, with the places of Fernandez and Taylor appearing the most at threat. For the visit of Watford to the Liberty Stadium, Bradley may look to start in a 4-2-3-1, so Borja could earn a recall, with Sigurdsson slotting into the number ten role. Britton may be the central midfield player to miss out to allow for the inclusion of a striker. Routledge’s place may also come under threat should Jefferson Montero recover from an ankle injury.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Lone Striker

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld (Dier 60), Vertonghen, Davies; Wanyama; Sissoko (Dembele 65), Alli, Eriksen, Lamela (Heung-Min Son 72); Janssen.

  • Mauricio Pochettino made two changes from the side that beat Man City 2-0 for the trip to the Hawthorns, with Ben Davies and Vincent Janssen coming in for Danny Rose and Heung-Min Son.
  • Davies slotted in at left-back for Spurs, while Janssen led the line in the 4-1-4-1 formation favoured by Pochettino of late.
  • Pochettino’s first substitution was an enforced one, with Toby Alderweireld having to be replaced by Eric Dier after suffering a knee injury. Mousa Dembele was then introduced for Moussa Sissoko, with the Belgian moving into a double-pivot next to Victor Wanyama, while Christian Eriksen moved to the right in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Pochettino’s final change saw Son take over from Erik Lamela on the left wing for the final 18 minutes.
  • While it’s believed Alderweireld only suffered severe bruising to his knee, he’s still a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. Should he be ruled out, Dier is likely to deputise at centre-back. After being rested on Saturday, Rose will be expected to return at left-back. If Kyle Walker starts against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, there could be a chance that Kieran Trippier comes in against the Cherries should Pochettino continue to rotate. In midfield, Dembele could earn a recall alongside Wanyama, with one of Sissoko or Lamela perhaps making way. Son only came on as a substitute against the Baggies, but is the favourite to start as the lone striker against Bournemouth after Janssen failed to take his chance on Saturday.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks, Lone Striker

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Amrabat (Zuniga 72), Prodl, Kaboul, Britos (Kabasele 85), Holebas; Pereyra, Capoue, Behrami, Success (Watson 89); Deeney.

  • Walter Mazzarri made two changes for the trip to the Riverside, with Miguel Britos and Isaac Success starting in place of Juan Zuniga and Odion Ighalo.
  • Having used a 4-3-3 in Watford’s last match against Bournemouth, Mazzarri shifted to more of a 5-4-1 against ‘Boro. Britos joined Younes Kaboul and Sebastian Prodl in central defence, with Nordin Amrabat and Jose Holebas operating as wing-backs. Valon Behrami and the more advanced Etienne Capoue patrolled central midfield, while Roberto Pereyra (right) and Success (left) took up the wide roles behind central striker Troy Deeney.
  • With 18 minutes left on the clock, Mazzarri brought on Zuniga in place of Amrabat in a straight swap. Britos was then forced off with an ankle injury, so Christian Kabasele took over in central defence for the final five minutes. Ben Watson was sent on for Success in a defensive move late on to try and hold on for the 1-0 win.
  • After getting the result at the Riverside, Mazzarri may be happy to continue with the same set-up for the trip to Swansea on Saturday. Should Britos be ruled out, Kabasele looks the obvious alternative if Craig Cathcart remains out due to a groin problem. He could also consider moving back to the 4-3-3, though, with Zuniga coming in at right-back, Pereyra moving back into central midfield and Amrabat operating on the right of the front three. Ighalo lost his place in the side to Success on Sunday and appears unlikely to earn a recall at the Liberty Stadium.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Defence, Flanks

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Nyom; Phillips (Brunt 69), Fletcher, Yacob, McClean; Chadli (Gardner 88); Rondon.

  • Tony Pulis named the same team that drew 1-1 against Sunderland for the home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Salomon Rondon did lead the line for the Baggies despite having limited preparation time having played for Venezuela over the international break. Allan Nyom kept his starting berth at left-back ahead of Brendan Galloway.
  • Pulis’ first change saw Chris Brunt make his first appearance of the season following a long-term knee injury, with the Northern Ireland international replacing Matt Phillips for the final 21 minutes. Craig Gardner replaced Nacer Chadli for the final few minutes to provide some fresh legs in midfield.
  • Pulis will be without the suspended Jonny Evans for Saturday’s trip to Anfield, so Jonas Olsson will probably fill in at centre-back. Brunt is likely to continue to build up his fitness from the bench, but his return to fitness will put pressure on the starting spots of Phillips and James McClean, while he could also be an option at left-back in place of Nyom.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence

West Ham United

Starting XI: Adrian, Reid, Kouyate, Ogbonna; Antonio, Noble, Obiang, Creswell, Lanzini (Nordtveit 89), Payet (Fernandes 89), Zaza (Calleri 87).

  • Slaven Bilic made three changes from the side that drew 1-1 against Middlesbrough for the trip to Selhurst Park, with Manuel Lanzini, Simone Zaza and the fit-again Aaron Cresswell coming in for James Collins and the injured duo Sam Byram and Gokhan Tore.
  • The return to fitness of Cresswell allowed Bilic to switch to a 3-4-2-1 formation, with the former Ipswich Town defender and Michail Antonio taking up the wing-back roles. Cheikhou Kouyate dropped into the three-man defence alongside Winston Reid and Angelo Ogbonna, while Lanzini and Dimitri Payet played in central attacking midfield roles behind lone striker Zaza.
  • All of Bilic’s substitutions came in the final five minutes, with Jonathan Calleri, Havard Nordtveit and Edimilson Fernandes all providing fresh legs as the Hammers looked to hold onto their 1-0 lead. Ogbonna covered at left-back following the sending off of Cresswell for two bookable offences.
  • Cresswell will miss Saturday’s home clash against Sunderland due to suspension, so Bilic may decide to switch away from a wing-back system if he feels Alvaro Arbeloa doesn’t have the legs for that position. The Spaniard and Nordtveit could then be utilised as full-backs, allowing Michail Antonio to operate on the flank.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs/Wing-Backs, Central Defence, Central Midfield

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  1. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Current team:

    Pick Grant
    Coleman Walker Holebas Amat MKelly
    Alexis Capoue Snoddy Firmino Payet
    Lukaku Deeney Kun

    2 FT and 0,1m in bank.

    Thinking of downgrading Capoue to Fletcher to save up 0,5m. Which would help me to upgrade Payet to KdB after the Sunderland game.

    Good idea or do you recommend something else?

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Which one you like more: Snoddy+KDB or Walcott/Son+Payet?

  2. zalar88
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Helo guys. NEED HELP!
    my team is:

    foster, pickford
    walker,valencia, amat, friend, evans,
    firmino, sanches, antonio, bolaise, capoue
    kun, costa, benteke

    a) any change for next GW and who?
    b) save and have 2ft for gw10 and change costa&antonio for Kdb&austin
    c) something else ?

    thanks a lot.

  3. karvs155
    10 years, 20 days ago

    A) Antonio, Baines -> Walcott, Pieters
    OR
    B) Antonio, Capoue -> Sigurdsson, Allen (bench Rashford)

    1. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      A, but Baines to holebas instead

      1. karvs155
        10 years, 20 days ago

        have Holebas

        1. Dasher0303
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Then A with pieters

  4. Dasher0303
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Repost
    1. Holebas or Pieters?????

    2. Sterling to Wally for free????

    3. Who needs to go first, Baines or Valencia????

    1. Al Bundy
      10 years, 20 days ago

      1. Holeboy
      2. No
      3. Baines

      1. Dasher0303
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks

  5. Karan_G14
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Better option and why?

    A) Son

    B) Siggy

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Mid term, siggy because of Swansea fixtures and more advanced role. son will rotate as well.

  6. Stoneytq1
    10 years, 20 days ago

    What to do with rashford? Is he still nailed?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Keep for Burnley then reassess.

    2. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I ditched for Austin last eek

    3. Jøssy ⭐
      10 years, 20 days ago

      He's class, and I bought him myself a couple of weeks ago, but playing out wide I don't think he's a good enough option with Austin and Wilson about.

      I'd sell, mailed or not. But the option of retaining for Burnley is probably a good one.

    4. Atimis
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Selling after GW9 > Austin or Wilson

  7. Kings of Lyon ★
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Option 1
    Spend one free transfer doing

    - Antonio to Siggy

    Option 2
    Spend two free transfers doing

    - Antiono to Walcott
    - Capoue to Fletcher

    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I'd go option 2

    2. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      2

    3. Al Bundy
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I say option 1

    4. Jøssy ⭐
      10 years, 20 days ago

      2

    5. Z
      10 years, 20 days ago

      2) turn those red arrows into greens and bank the profit

    6. Konstaapeli
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Solid 2.

    7. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I'd prefer Walcott for sure so I'd say spend the points. Capoue is pretty much useless to you as a 5th mid anyway.

    8. ANON.
      10 years, 20 days ago

      2

    9. A.T
      10 years, 20 days ago

      2

  8. Jay_
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Arbeloa is out injured for a few weeks according to ex-WHU-employee (reliable).

    1. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      WHU have full back issues

    2. Pochecinno
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Is this good or bad for Antonio?

      1. Jay_
        10 years, 20 days ago

        On the surface, bad. Byram is injured too, no other right back in the squad.

        1. Pochecinno
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Cheers Jay. Makes selling him more of a priority

        2. Hurricane Gilbert
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Nordtveit can play at right-back, yes? :/

      2. Ruth_NZ
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Good. Makes it less likely he'll be dropped. 😕

        1. Pochecinno
          10 years, 20 days ago

          I didn't think that his place in the team was ever under threat.

      3. BENOIT
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Bad. Will prolong the 3-5-2

  9. frenchfries
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Who would you rather have?

    A) KDB
    B) Sanchez

    Have Walcott and Aguero

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Tough one...KDB just

  10. noMoreInternationalBreaks
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Had posted on wrong thread:
    Is clyne the safest route into pool def?
    Or is sakho going to take someone's place when he's back?
    I know you're all against pool def but its something I'm mulling over

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Clyne or nothing

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I have Lovren, seems fairly nailed and a nice price.

    3. Ruth_NZ
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lovren is great value at 4.9.

    4. LotusNZ
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lovren or Clyne. Think I'm getting in Clyne this week just because of his awesome stats in the final third.

      1. Larry Legend
        10 years, 20 days ago

        He always seems to disappoint in terms of attacking points, even when he gets forward a lot.

    5. Larry Legend
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Yes he is the safest and best route, but costs slightly more.

    6. Al Bundy
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I dont Sakho will play for Liverpool again.

      Clyne is the safest route and probably the one with the most potential. Lovren is the budget option

    7. A.T
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I've got Lovren. The plan was that nobody will buy him so in the unlikely event they keep cleanies he'll be a nice diff. So far so good 🙂

    8. noMoreInternationalBreaks
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Cheers lads

  11. Miguel Sanchez
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Morning all.

    Think I'm GTG this week but may need some help with bench and captain choices. Any advice appreciated.

    Heaton (EVE)
    Koscielney (MID) Baines (bur) Holebas (swa)
    San(c)hez (MID) Walcott (MID) Firmino (WBA) Snodgrass (STO)
    Aguero (SOT) Lukaku (eve) Benteke (lei)

    Pickford (whu): 1. Smith (TOT) 2. Amat (WAT) 3. Capoue (swa)

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I would have Amat as 1st sub otherwise GTG, Baines might not play

  12. Hasselbaink Forever
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Spotted Ben Dinnery's team in a league I'm in - https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/1036833/history

    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Used all his chips already!

  13. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Thinking about cash out on Capoue to upgrade this defense:
    Valencia, Williams, Holebas, Evans, Amat - 2FT, 0 idb.

    A) Williams -> Clyne
    B) Valencia -> Mustafi
    C) Capoue -> Allen and rotate with Snodgrass, defense is ok
    D) Evans to 3.9 and Williams -> Vertonghen, keep Capoue for now

    1. ANON.
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Exact same defence for me, also with 2 frees. I might do Capoue to Fletcher to free up some cash and save the other. No point rotating Allen + Snodgrass. Defence looks decent long term imo

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        10 years, 20 days ago

        cheers Anon

  14. bigdip
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Jaku (Foster)
    Williams Stones Valencia Amat (McAuley)
    Capoue Sterling Cazorla Sanchez (C) (Redmond)
    Aguero Lukaku (Rashford)

    1 FT & 0.2ITB

    Any suggestions?

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Don't like Cazorla as a fantasy prospect with so many 7-8m midfielders, and I would play Redmondahead of Capoue

  15. Ronnies
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Bench 1 ... ?

    a) valencia - away to chelsea

    b) amat - home to watford

    Tnks

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      That's tough. Fixture wise it would be Amat but Mourinho could just play it similar to the Liverpool game....Costa in great form though.

      I personally wouldn't like to bench my more expensive defenders most of the time so I'd probably bench Amat but I think either decision is good

    2. ANON.
      10 years, 20 days ago

      B

      1. Shano23
        10 years, 20 days ago

        b

    3. Al Bundy
      10 years, 20 days ago

      B

    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      A

    5. Mr Pink
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I have the same problem, just throw in Holebas as a third option there as well. Currently benching Amat and Holebas, but that's likely to change multiple times before deadline.

  16. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Ibra....Ibra.....Ibra....

    I know I have to get rid, I knew that last week and didn't. I'm not sure I will this week either - Chelsea isn't a great fixture but I don't think Costa and Lukaku have much better ones.

    Wondering if I should reassess after Chelsea but then I'm not going to get rid before Burnley (h)....I'm not in a rush to get Sanchez so I don't need the cash either.

    If I downgrade I could do Antonio to Payet or KDB, something like that, but think I'd be just as happy with Lallana in a straight swap.

    1. ANON.
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Think I'm just going to keep as well. Already have Lukaku and Aguero, no other strikers interest me that much. Would captain Walcott over Sanchez this week so no point bringing Sanchez in, fixtures turn anyway soon.
      Also we're going to look like geniuses if he bags a hat trick!

    2. Larry Legend
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Given your circumstances I can't see the point in getting rid, until you want the cash to use elsewhere at least. On pens and direct free kicks, getting chances, quality player. Big haul(s) incoming soon if you ask me.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Should have put that chance against Stoke away at the start of the game, should have got that header last night on target at least....

        How long are we going to be waiting for this haul though? I'm not seeing much against Chelsea either, almost certain we'll play similar to last night, although Chelsea don't press like Liverpool

        1. Larry Legend
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Exactly he could and arguably usually would normally have scored on both games. I think we will attack far more at home even against Chelsea. I don't have him because I wanted Sanchez, but I still believe he's capable of breaking 200 points this season.

    3. Pochecinno
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lukaku has good fixtures. But both Costa and Lukaku have something Ibra doesn't - form and playing for decent attacking teams.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Not sure how good of a fixture Burnley away is for an attacking side, they've done well already against Arsenal and Liverpool. Everton could find it hard to break them down.

        Granted that West Ham and Swansea are good fixtures after but Ibra will then have Burnley (h) and Swansea (a).

        Costa is in great form but that yellow card worries me. I'm almost certain he'll look to get one in the next game but there's a small thought that what if he doesn't.....

    4. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Haha you're going to end up keeping him all season 😛

      I was worried about the Liverpool game but I just thought it was the right time... if I still had him, and after last nights showing, he has to go. Costa is such a great option this year and looks like he'll get around 20 goals.. just get him imo.

    5. Ruth_NZ
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Why not keep him?

      The ONLY issue with Zlatan is his price and what that does to the rest of your team. But I see plenty of teams with Kun Costa Kaku and that's about the same as, say, Kun, Ibra, Benteke.

      If you don't need the Ibra money right now (and it sounds like you don't) then keep him, he has had a run with few goals and soon enough he'll have a run with many goals. Just try to roll a FT so that when you decide to move you can put the money back into your team straight away. Might need to use 3 transfers and take a hit though.

      Lallana is a good swap for Antonio. Siggy probably is also. Or keep him till GW11 (SUN eve STO) and then switch him for Chadli.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 20 days ago

        He has good fixtures (Antonio) for the next few as you say but he hasn't done anything for me so far and I don't like him as much playing wing back, although he has shown he can score from there before.

        Liverpool's run is so good I'd be happy to add Lallana when I already have Firmino.

        I'm looking towards keeping Ibra but Lukaku and Costa may very well make me regret that. Have to hope Austin can get something from the next two.

        1. Ruth_NZ
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Well, just in general... Antonio was never as good an option as many said when most on here were falling over themselves about him and taking hits to get him in. And now he's not as bad an option as most are saying whilst they take hits to get him out.

          What he is, is a decent option at 7.2m. No more and no less than that.

    6. A.T
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Keep for Burnley

      1. Pochecinno
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Keep for Stoke, they said.

        1. Ruth_NZ
          10 years, 20 days ago

          I kept Redmond for Burnley. That seemed to go OK. 😕

          1. Every Dog Has Its Day
            10 years, 20 days ago

            Didn't know Redmond was Ibra.

            1. Ruth_NZ
              10 years, 20 days ago

              He isn't. But Burnley are Burnley. 😕

          2. Jøssy ⭐
            10 years, 20 days ago

            Burnley away is a completely different prospect to Burnley at home

            1. Ruth_NZ
              10 years, 20 days ago

              That's true enough.

    7. President Giggs
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I don't think i'm gonna get rid. There just aren't that many great forward options as I refuse to get Costa. Goals are coming, and i'm gonna give him 3 more weeks to see if I can get some points from him. I can then do him and one of my mids to Austin and KDB as SOT's fixtures improve slightly and City will be past the Barca games.

  17. Arteta
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Arsenal press conference - 12:00

  18. Arteta
    10 years, 20 days ago

    https://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/2016/10/18/barcelona-v-city-uefa-champions-league-open-training-report/1476783513269

    Vincent Kompany showed no reaction to his late cameo appearance against Everton so only Fabian Delph and Bacary Sagna are currently sidelined with injury.
    Nolito will be pushing for a start against his former club having scored on his 30th birthday against Everton at the weekend - his fifth goal of the campaign.
    Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan, who both arrived at City with injuries sustained at their previous clubs, continue to build up towards peak fitness having both added more valuable match minutes under their built. Kevin De Bruyne also looked sharp after his weekend exertions.
    Pablo Zabaleta and Aleks Kolarov will also hope to feature against Barca having been rested at the weekend.

  19. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Which of these would you bench this gw ?

    a. bolasie
    b. benteke

    1. McQueen
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Bolasie, Benteke is on pens...not that it means anything 🙂

    2. Shano23
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Must have a pretty sweet team if you benching players who cost that much

      1. SpaceCadet
        10 years, 20 days ago

        I wish. Unfortunately cant do much to the front 8 as I need to sort out my defence first.

        coutinho Walcott payet bolasie Snodgrass
        kun costta benteke

  20. karvs155
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Best defender for 4.9 or under?
    Already have Smith and Holebas.
    Other defs are Amat and Walker

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lovren!

    2. McQueen
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lovren?

    3. Jøssy ⭐
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lovren

  21. McQueen
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Antonio to Lallana or Milner?

    Don't care if Antonio scores, I'm done with him. 🙂

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I'm looking at Antonio to Lallana, I don't want to be in a situation where I'm just wishing for penalties.

      1. McQueen
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Good point Andy, those pens are very annoying though, Milner steals all the bonus if he converts them.

        Surely they can not get PK every game 🙂

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      10 years, 20 days ago

      The one with the more smooth skin

    3. CS
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lallana

  22. CS
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Before the prices goes up/down.. Thinking of switching Lamela and Redmond out for Walcott and Allen. Thoughts? 0.0 in the bank..

    1. Shano23
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Knee jerk moves.

    2. karvs155
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I like it!

  23. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Players to hit 200+ this season?

    My personal guess would be KDB and Aguero if they stay fit.

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Sanchez

    2. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Costa, KDB, Walcott

    3. Dasher0303
      10 years, 20 days ago

      KDB, Costa, Aguero, Sanchez, Alli?, Lukaku?

  24. FPLord
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Hey guys,

    down to 1.6M after 5 reds in a row. Already did Antonio, Capoue > Allen, Walcott for a hit. Should I upgrade to a WC?

    Current team
    Foster Jaku
    Mustafi Stones Evans Amat Friend
    Sterling Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue
    Aguero Deeney Defoe 0.0

    Potential WC team
    Karius Pickford
    Mustafi Vertongen Holebas Pieters Amat
    Walcott Özil Coutinho Son Allen
    Aguero Lukaku Austin 0.1

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Don't get Karius, he's really poor and will be dropped sooner rather than later, WC team looks good

  25. CloudSky
    10 years, 20 days ago

    UCL, any tips appreciated.

    Oblak
    Godin/Filipe Luis/Escudero
    Andre Silva/Kimmich/Hamšik/Pjanić
    Ronaldo/Cavani/Lewa

    Šemper/Tsygankov/Grimaldo/Kimpembe

  26. Jimjam
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Money no issue:

    1.
    A) Lallana
    B) Chadli

    2.
    X) Son
    Y) Alli

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Lallana & Alli

  27. Karan_G14
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Antonio to Son or Siggy or Lallana?

    Have I missed the Son bus? Lallana worth the Liverpool double up?

    Appreciate your thoughts!

  28. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Which of these to start next week?

    A - Callum Wilson (TOT)
    B - Capoue (swa)
    C - Holebas (swa)

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Wilson or Holebas

  29. Pedram
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Is this the right time to downgrade Capoue ?

    1. Bubz
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Dont really see the point personally. Watford have good fixtures, hes a good bench player to have still.

  30. fordy049
    10 years, 20 days ago

    With Antonio's imminent price drop should I save free transfer or replace with Lallana, Sigi or Arni. I might just take the drop and assess which of those 3 does better over the weekend. Thoughts?

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Out of those 3 Siggy if you already have Liverpool mid otherwise Lallana. Would you prefer Son over these 3 though?