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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. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys

    anyone know the best place to find the Probable Starting line ups for Real Madrid CL game tonight and Juventus CL game tonight?

  2. Melania
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on City's clean sheet prospects in the next 5?

    SOT, wba, MID, cpl, bur.

    Time to get rid of Stones or nah?

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Difficult to say. They've surely going to keep a few over that run, but we've yet to see the evidence for that assumption yet. If you've no other pressing matters I would prob switch, but would also be reasonably content to hold.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Well they should keep loads. Seem to have a knack of giving away a goal though when Stones plays...

    3. grandemessi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If you held for this long you might as well keep him for the next 5

    4. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      why would you get rid with those fixtures?

      1. Melania
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        because they keep failing to get clean sheets

  3. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    8 mill to spend on an Antonio replacement. Big mistake holding him when I could have made a move to Walcott. Already picked Walcott up before his initial price rise and this transfer is also for free. Which option do ye think comes out on top?

    A. Arnie
    B. Son
    C. Lallana
    D. Siggy

    Personally my gut is saying Arnie. Think Stoke have turned the corner and fixtures look good. Son's minutes worry me even though the stats are so impressive. Lallana does tempt me, but fixtures are slightly tougher than Arnie which is swaying me. As for Siggy, I'm adopting the wait and see approach with Bradley at the helm. Thoughts?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm still very torn about what to do about Ant man. SUN is defending terribly everywhere. There is a chance he could return to his proper winger position too...

      1. In Bale We Trust
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think they're out of RB's again and with Cresswell suspended, not sure how reshuffle might turn out but wouldn't be surprised to see him at RB/RWB. The fact is they looked a lot better using wingbacks and I think Bilic might go with the same. Even if he doesn't start that way, seeing Antonio moved back with 10 or 20 mins to go is just so damn annoying. I'm done with him.

    2. Indio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I like A or B over C and D, if that helps. Arnie's cheaper by 0.5 or so, right? Does that extra cash matter for upgrades elsewhere?

      1. In Bale We Trust
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Not really tbh, pretty happy with elsewhere but no harm having some bank for my next move.

    3. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      But if you want to sell I think it's a close one between Lallana and Arnie

    4. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Go for arnie..he was unlucky to get a goal the last game and got another offside goal...he's under the radar coz of allen..he would be in the goals soon...i already bought him the previous week

    5. Brad1807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hold onto him his playing striker and against Sunderland this week whow are dreadful

  4. Indio
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What's my best move for team below please?

    A: Upgrade defence (Baines > Kos)
    B: Get Wally (Antonio > Walcott)
    C: Something else?

    Many thanks.

    Baines, Pieters, Evans, Friend, Amat
    Sanchez, Sterling, Antonio, Firmino, Fletcher
    Costa, Aguero, Rashford
    1FT; £0.8 ITB

    (Partial repost - thanks 'What's the Huth')

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B out of those

      1. Indio
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks fellas

  5. Costa's Counsellor
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Did last night make up anyone's mind over their next transfer?

    Clyne/Lovren in?

    Did a particular midfielder stand out?

    Moreno for a hit?!

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yup Baines > clyne sealed

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldnt want to judge Liverpool's defence on last night's game. Man Utd refused to attack so the clean sheet means little. Clyne looks a good attacking prospect though, should get assists

    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah. Keeping Val.

  6. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Trade or hold?

    .4 ITB
    1 FT
    WC available

    Schmeichel
    Valencia / Pieters / Stones
    Sanchez / Redmond / Antonio / Firmino
    Aguero / Deeney / Lukaku

    Jaku / Capoue / Evans / Friend

    A) Friend -> Lovren
    B) Capoue -> Allen
    C) Hold

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Redmond/Antonio worry me more.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I want Antonio for Sunderland then will ship. What would you suggest?

  7. willl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What would you do with this? I have several ideas but can't decide.

    Pickford / Heaton
    Bellerin / Baines / Evans / Holebas / Amat
    Ozil / Firmino / Son / Snodgrass / Capoue
    Aguero / Lukaku / Deeney

    2.3 itb and 1 FT.

    A) Snodgrass to Walcott
    B) Snodgrass to Lallana
    C) Baines to Clyne
    D) Deeney + Snodgrass to Austin + Coutinho (-4)

    Any other suggestions?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Indio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A or C

      1. willl
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Think I may end up doing both, can't deal with another Baines no show.

        1. Indio
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yep same here - and I shipped out Valencia over Baines last GW. Good luck.

  8. Totti
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    my team is
    Boruc (picford)
    Walker coleman holebas (evans amat)
    sanchez payet firmino snod (capoue)
    aguero lukaku deeney
    2 ft and 0 in the bank
    what do u think guys
    A) sanchez-> walcott and deeney -> costa
    B) sanchez-> walcott payet -> de bruyne
    C) payet -> de bruyne and aguero -> costa
    D) other suggestion would be higly appreciated
    plz need your replies

    1. Brad1807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No need for kdb he sterling just as affective

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        ok what is your suggestion?
        who to get sterling instead?

    2. grandemessi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe get bellers or koscielny for coleman

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        no funds
        who to downgrade?

  9. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What should I do with the below??

    Tadic >

    A) Lallana

    B) Arnie

    C) Siggy

    D) Keep and Save FT

    Thanks !

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A just imo.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Guessing you have other Liverpool cover? If so, B or D for me! Otherwise def A

  10. Demí
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Mike Dean reffing Arsenal. Good news for Cazorla's owner

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Or not, following last week...

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Touché

        1. Professor Red
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Walcott on pens now i reckon

  11. Kane Toads
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm looking to do Baines > an Arsenal Def.

    Ownership: Kos (14% Teams selected, Form 7.3), Bells (26% TS, Form 7.0 ) or Mustafi (1% TS, Form 5.0) ??

    Who do we think is the best option going forward?

    thanks...

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin all day

    2. Indio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bells for sure — if you can afford him, of course.

      1. Kane Toads
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        thanks scouters...Bells it is. I got rid of Ibra before GW8 so I've got cash to burn!

        Shop 'til ya drop!!

  12. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Best option

    A) Sterling (have Capoue/Wilson rotate)

    B) Debruyne and play 3-5-2

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If B means you playing Capoue as a 5th mid then A

      1. Shano23
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly depends on who your 5th midfielder is.

  13. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ended up with getting Allen for Capoue last night.
    Now the question is, what to do about ANTONIO? 🙂 Zero FTs

    Cech / Pick
    Walker Baines Lovren (Holebas, Amat)
    Mané Firmino Walcott Antonio Allen
    Aguero Lukaku (C Wilson)

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Might as well just play him this week then. Can't afford KDB or Sanchez as upgrades yet.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah KdB will be in my team in Gw 10/11

    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      benching wilson could come back to haunt you

  14. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    guys, anyone monitoring slimani ....? or is it dangerous to go anywhere near leicester nowadays...? They got some nice fixtures coming up..

  15. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    1FT, what you reckon?

    A. Capoue > Allen
    B. Deeney > Austin
    C. Roll over
    D. Any other suggestions?

    Heaton
    Walker Williams Lovren
    Son Sanchez Firmino Walcott
    Deeney Kun Lukaku

    (Jaku, Amat, Capoue, Evans)

    1. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A or C. Deeney got Hull next. Get Austin after that (southampton got Hull the game after Watford)

  16. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 2 from: Baines, Valencia, Amat, Holebas and Pieters.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Tough. I have 4 of those defenders too and am struggling. Probably bench Val and Amat though

    2. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Valencia & Amat.

    3. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pieters and Valencia, can't decide between them

  17. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Time for Sanchez to Walcott? Better points per million and seem to produce stats better than Sanchez

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I don't know why anyone would consider getting rid of Sanchez. He has Middlesbrough next. Walcott got the points the last day, could easily be Sanchez this week.

  18. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pickford -> Grant seems boring but with Foster and Pickford's upcoming games I'm considering it :-/

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Only trouble is you'll have a non-playing GK in about 3-5 weeks with Butland coming back

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That's the worry.

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Same

  19. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio dropping, and got 0mitb:

    A) get Siggy
    B) get Arnautovic
    C) get Tadic
    D) get Lallana (got Mane)
    E) keep Antonio

    Would do E if he was not dropping. Cant do A, B or C before West Hams away match to Everton if I dont do it now!

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      C myself, but I wouldn't worry about a drop in value that much if you think he'll get points. A lot of people worrying about him at RB for example, rather than price drop.

      1. Loðbrók
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Well. I dont think he will get points because of his position. But Sunderland are crap. After that game im dropping him for sure. Thats why Im concidering to do it now. Cause if I wait I cant get Siggy, Tadic or Arnoitovic. Im saving 2 FT for dropping Watford players after their hull game

        1. fiveyears
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Ah okay fair enough, if it limits your options for 4th that much then probably do it now

          1. Loðbrók
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Okay:)

            Would you go for Tadic?
            Im on Arnie myself right now, or maybe double up pool with Lallana (looked good when he came in yesterday)

            Problem with Tadic are their next 2 fixtures. Then after that I want Austin for Deeney. Know alot can happen before that, but nice to have a plan...

  20. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra, Sterling, Snodgrass to Austin, Arnautovic, Sanchez worth a -4?

  21. Dasher0303
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Walcott a must now?????

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      As close to as anyone in the game i'd say, at that price

    2. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not if you have Sanchez. I got Sanchez and Bellerin.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Why not if you have Sanchez?

  22. MOUMU
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bad GW jus 34 points with below team:-

    Cech( Jaku)
    Stones Williams Morgan ( Friend Amat)
    Capoue Firmino Antonio Sanchez Sterling
    Aguero Lukaku ( Diomande)

    Probably bad idea was to retain Antonio, thinking of going for Walcott but that means double arsenal mid.
    Chadli doesnt looks fine for me due towest broms coming fixtures..any suggestions?

    1 FT and 0.5 ITB..

  23. grandemessi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So, should I just do Ibra--> Austin and Snoddy--> KBD and be done with it?

    Will leave me with; Lallana KDB Sanchez Walcott
    Austin Kun Defoe

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't get rid of Snodgrass just yet, this week was disappointing but there's a reason people thought he'd do well from GW8 onwards

      Ibra to Austin a solid move though

  24. fiveyears
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Deeney or Callum Wilson as a replacement for Ibra?

    Deeney seemed a bit stale on Sunday, but those fixtures suggest points. Wilson's fixtures not quite as good but he seems to be hitting some form.

  25. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry if this has been asked before ...

    Why didn't Baines play last weekend? I read on Friday that Koeman had said he was fit again to play, but he wasn't even on the bench???

    And he isn't flagged on FPL either?

  26. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I'm tempted to get in Walcott and Lallana for Antonio and Sterling and it seems to make sense but it leaves me with two Arsenal (Sanchez/Walcott) and two Liverpool (Mane/Lallana) mids. This worries me. Should it?

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It's a lot of eggs in one (two 😉 ) baskets, but with the fixtures they should get returns. I'd maybe go Arnautovic or someone instead of Lallana, at least then you're not reliant on those two teams.

      1. Oddjobleff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. It feels sensible but then it's very risky for exactly the reason you say. I fancy Sigurdsson/Arnautovic instead of Lallana

    2. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm looking at Sanchez/Walcott and Coutinho/Firmino from this week.

      1. Oddjobleff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        It's tempting. Blanks from two teams would take out my entire midfield though. I suppose Ars/Liv blank only relatively rarely. Still brave though

  27. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Kos Baines Pieters Evans Amat
    Sanchez Walcott Sterling Snodgrass Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Benteke
    1FT 0.9m ITB

    Save FT? Do really want a Liverpool mid it's hard to do this week so think I plan to attempt it next week with 2FT

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Defo save. Nice team.

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely team. Only one I'd look at shifting soon is Benteke maybe. He will get points of course in odd games and is nailed on, but I was at the game on Saturday and Palace were rubbish. If Townsend and Zaha don't put in good crosses their whole attack falls apart, and then they just rely on Puncheon magic. Relying on Townsend and Zaha to be consistent ain't exactly a good bet.

      This week he looks a decent bet, after that Wilson may be a better option.

      1. liiusions
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I was thinking of Benteke+Snoddy->Wilson/Austin+Lallana next week, cheers

  28. MOUMU
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Son or Chadlii for Antonio?

    Midfield being:-
    Sanchez Firmino Capoue Antonio Sterling

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott has Boro.

      Of those two, probably Son. Think he`ll play after last games but reasses after CL games.

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Chadli will be a brilliant Fantasy option in a few gameweeks, but just don't see many goals for them in the next 3. So Son from them too, but I'd go for Walcott and double up.

  29. EspanYOLO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who should i bench this week:

    A: Allen
    B: Capoue

    I was leaning towards benching Capoue.

    RMT says bench Allen, play Capoue, my gut says take a punt on Allen.

    Thoughts??

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      100% Capoue.

      Allen is the one of the most in form players in the league at the moment, and Hull just conceded 6.

      1. EspanYOLO
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, You're right >

    3. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Punt would be Capoue in this case, not Allen.

      Bench Capu.

  30. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What was the lms safety score in the end?