Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 8

Mauricio Pochettino is optimistic on Toby Alderweireld’s leg problem. Mark Hughes admits Stoke are managing Joe Allen’s ongoing injury issues, while Burnley await news on Steven Defour’s hamstring complaint.

Here’s a round up of the new injury concerns that cropped up over the weekend.

Toby Alderweireld

There appears to be fairly positive news surrounding the knee injury suffered by Toby Alderweireld in the 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Reports suggest the Belgian may be fit to return against Leicester City in Gameweek 10, while Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino saidsaid the problem doesn’t appear as bad as first feared:

“We need to wait for the scan but we believe it’s not a big issue. He got a knock on his leg but it was better yesterday (Sunday) and today (Monday). We need to wait for the results of the scan but I hope it’s nothing too important.”

Missing Saturday’s trip would be a blow to Alderweireld’s 18.2% ownership in FPL, with Eric Dier likely to deputise against the Baggies this weekend.

The Belgian’s likely short-term absence is good news for those holding the likes of Kyle Walker, then, as Tottenham prepare to face Leicester City, Arsenal, West Ham and Chelsea in a four-match stretch over Gameweeks 10-13.

Joe Allen, Phil Bardsley

While Joe Allen has been in outstanding form for the Potters, Mark Hughes revealed they are having to be careful with the Wales international as they manage an ongoing hamstring issue.

Allen was replaced late in the second period, with his manager explaining the withdrawal was no more than a precaution:

“We have to be mindful he’s working exceptionally hard because that’s the kind of player he is and so injury-wise we are going to have to wrap him up, certainly early in the week, but if we can get him out on the pitch he’s going to have an outstanding season, we feel.”

Phil Bardsley limped off during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Sunderland, and is a doubt for this weekend’s trip to Hull.

Should the right-back be ruled out, either Geoff Cameron or Marc Muniesa may have to deputise at the KCOM Stadium.

Leighton Baines

Reports in the local press suggest the Everton left-back is doubtful for the weekend trip to Burnley.

Baines had missed Gameweek 6-7 with the problem but was passed fit for last weekend’s visit to Man City only to suffer a setback in training.

The Toffees have conceded just six times this term – only Spurs have shipped less – but with clashes against West Ham, Chelsea, Southampton and Man United also to follow over the next six, Baines’ 8.2% of FPL owners may decide to part company if he fails to make it for Turf Moor.

Steven Defour

The Belgian was forced off 41 minutes into Sunday’s match against Southampton with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, with Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealing he is unsure on when we can expect to see the midfielder back in action:

“I don’t know yet, it’s too early to say. I think it’s a hamstring, so it’s too early to tell the severity.”

Youngster Aiden O’Neill replaced Defour in midfield against Saints, and while Dyche revealed he had no idea on whether Defour would be fit to face Everton on Saturday, he admitted O’Neill benefitted hugely from making another Premier League appearance:

“I’ve no clue (for Everton). That’s not ideal but, on the other hand, it gave young Aiden (O’Neill) another chance. He’s 18 and doing a really good job, and maturing nicely. It will do him no harm at all, even in tough circumstances like that. It’s part of your growth as a player.”

Dyche may have no concerns about starting O’Neill against the Toffees then should Defour be ruled out, with Scott Arfield perhaps another option to join Dean Marney and Jeff Hendrick in central midfield for the Clarets.

Max Gradel, Brad Smith, Lewis Cook and Harry Arter

Of the four players, it’s Lewis Cook who according to Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is the most likely to spend an extended period on the sidelines.

Howe revealed that Cook suffered an ankle injury while on international duty for England U20s, with the club awaiting information surrounding the exact timescale of the injury once the youngster sees a specialist.

Brad Smith suffered a foot injury while playing for Australia during the international break, with Howe again unsure on how long the injury would keep the left-back out for:

“Brad took a nasty whack on the top of his foot so we’re not sure how long he’s going to be out.”

The Cherries boss sounded more hopeful on Max Gradel’s hamstring injury, though, saying, “we don’t think it’s serious.”

Of the most concern would have been the sight of Harry Arter leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches following Saturday’s 6-1 win over Hull City after feeling the effects of a first-half challenge from Robert Snodgrass.

The Republic of Ireland international did carry on and complete the full 90 minutes, though, despite the whack on the knee, perhaps suggesting the problem won’t rule him out of Saturday’s home clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

Were Arter to be ruled out against Spurs, Dan Gosling would be the obvious replacement in the Bournemouth midfield.

Branislav Ivanovic, John Obi Mikel, Oscar and Cesc Fabregas

In the aftermath of Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Leicester City, the club’s official website explained the absences of Branislav Ivanovic, John Obi Mikel, Oscar and Cesc Fabregas. Ivanovic, Mikel and Fabregas missed the match due to “minor muscle injuries”, while Oscar was unavailable due to a serious family illness.

Given how well the Blues played last Saturday, it’s unlikely any of the four players will push for starting spots against Man United on Sunday even if they are passed fit, with places among the substitutes more realistic.

Andrew Robertson

Hull City were dealt a huge blow following Saturday’s 6-1 defeat to Bournemouth with the news that left-back Andrew Robertson is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a calf injury.

Tigers boss Mike Phelan doesn’t look to have many options to replace the Scotland international, with one of Sam Clucas, Harry Maguire or even David Meyler perhaps having to fill in at left back.

Nampalys Mendy

The Leicester City midfielder has had to undergo surgery on an ankle injury, and is set to be ruled out for up to five weeks, according to his manager Claudio Ranieri:

“Mendy was unlucky. In the last training session he had a little fracture of the bone. I think today (Monday) he is in surgery just to clean this little fragment of bone out. It depends how long, it could be four weeks or five weeks. I don’t know.”

The Italian is expected to continue with Danny Drinkwater and Daniel Amartey as his first choice partnership in central midfield then, with Andy King also likely to see plenty of playing time as Ranieri looks to juggle the demands of Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

Anthony Martial, Morgan Schneiderlin

Both Anthony Martial and Morgan Schneiderlin were ruled out of the trip to Anfield after picking up injuries in training last Saturday.

The club’s official website suggests the pair were both nursing knocks, so with Man United playing Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night before travelling to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, we may get an update on their fitness in Jose Mourinho’s pre-match press conference tomorrow.

Patrick van Aanholt

The Dutch left-back was forced off against Stoke City last weekend due to an adductor injury. The defender, who is owned by 4.9% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses, is now doubtful for Saturday’s trip to West Ham.

Should Van Aanholt be ruled out, Sunderland manager David Moyes may use Javier Manquillo at left-back, with Billy Jones, who replaced Van Aanholt on Saturday, starting at right-back. Donald Love is another option for Moyes in the full back positions.

Modou Barrow

The Gambian winger was one of the stand-out performers in Swansea City’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal. But Barrow was forced off with an ankle injury that he picked up in the challenge which saw Granit Xhaka sent off for violent conduct.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Barrow revealed he was also suffering from cramp, which was perhaps the reason he could no longer continue, along with the fact he was already having to manage an existing ankle problem before Saturday’s 3-2 defeat:

“I have been having treatment on my ankle for a while. It felt much better on Saturday, but I got a kick in the same place during the game. I tried to continue, but I got some cramp as well. I tried to be positive and work for the team until the end, but in the last few minutes I could not do that.”

It appears Barrow should have a good chance of recovering in time for Saturday’s home clash against Watford, and with Jefferson Montero also dealing with an ankle injury, and Nathan Dyer a long-term absentee, new Swansea manager Bob Bradley will be desperate to have Barrow available to face the Hornets.

Matt Targett

Targett picked up a hamstring injury during the first-half of Sunday’s 3-0 win against Burnley, and isn’t expected to travel for Thursday night’s Europa League match against Inter Milan.

Sam McQueen replaced Targett against the Clarets, and may have to deputise for the England U21 against Man City in the Premier League on Sunday too should Targett be ruled out, with Ryan Bertrand’s hamstring injury appearing worse than first feared. With Cedric Soares also remaining sidelined for the Etihad encounter, the Saints’ chances of keeping out Pep Guardiola’s side look increasingly unlikely.

1,573 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    If Baines is out this w/e....

    A) Baines -> Clyne/Fuchs & maybe AOA

    B) Baines & Collins ->
    i) Lovren & Stones (-4)
    ii) Clyne/Fuchs & Holebas (-4)

    Cech
    Amat, Baines, Valencia
    Sanchez, Wally, Antonio, Firmino
    Aguero, Benteke, Defoe

    Pickford, Capoue, Kone, Collins
    Bank 0.0m, 1FT

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A Clyne

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm a Baines owner and the rumour is possibly out another month. Save trade. Maybe Collins plays against Sunderland with Cresswell suspended?

    3. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A
      Clyne or Fuch - tough call...

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Fuchs fixtures get really good after gw 10 and he's -83% so I'd hold off and see if he drops. Simpson has best CBI/mins also

    5. Brad1807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Could you go an arsenal defender maybe ? Mustafa or monreal ?? With thier fixtures they look promising im a liverpool fan and I know we will concede against lower opponents we always do

    6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What about vertonghen, that's who I am staying toward

  2. JJJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A-Capoue to Allen or
    B-Antonio to Lallana?

    Foster
    Walker, Mustafi, Willems,
    Sanchez, Antonio, Mane, Snodgrass
    Lukaku, Aguero, Deeney

    Jaku, Capoue, Holebas, Amat
    0.1 ITB

    I could grab Allen now for the investment and give Antonio one more GW against Sunderland then swap with Lallana?
    Thanks

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I got rid of snodgrass for Allen. I think Hull are toast now.
      Doing that should give you enough cash to have Walcott as an option next game week?

  3. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    4 managers had vice captain Stekelenburg upgraded when their triple captain choice didn't play? Who did they make TCs?

    IMO, people don't deserve any pts when they TC players who do not even start. It is one-in-a-season chip. Such ignorant players don't deserve any point out of the chip. Should be no VTC.

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      There is a large slice of luck in every aspect of this game, the word "deserve" is therefore misplaced in my opinion.

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lol who cares, anybody who has a triple captain not play won't be competition at the end of the game.

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I wonder who they TC'd. Baines? Carroll? Gray??

    3. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Will you be saying the same if your tc picks up an injury in the warm up? Besides they won't have a clue they just got 51 points from one player so don't let it bother you

    4. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      That's jealousy, mate. I'd say it's their backup plan + luck. What they deserve or not, is not for you to judge.

    5. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lucky bugger. As you say, they won't be there come the end of the season with decision making like that!

  4. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Benteke + Son -> Lukaku + Allen

    Allen to rotate with Snoddy as 4th and 5th mids

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rotate? lol Just play Allen every week for the next while

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku is facing Burnley away, and why sell Son?

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Probably saving for next week! Sell son because I have theo, firmino, sanchez, snoddy and need Lukaku!

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          "Sell son because I have theo, firmino, sanchez, snoddy and need Lukaku!". This makes no sense.

          1. Hansel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Well, Lukaku is red hot and I have decent enough midfield to downgrade one of them. Sanchez is sanchez, walcott in great form and Firmino has great fixtures. Son thus seem like the best option to sell in order to fund Lukaku. Makes sense to me but thanks for opinion

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why Son? Good numbers if you discount last week. You think he'll get benched? I don't

    4. Big Red Dog
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No point rotating Allen

    5. Brad1807
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Hull are dust mate..meet rid of shoddy while u can

    6. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I would save the FT. Son was rested to play in CL and Tekers looks good with exception to missed penalty, Burnley don't concede many at home.

  5. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    2FT 2.5itb what should I do ?

    Pickford
    Koscielny / Lovren / Walker
    Antonio / Sanchez / Coutinho / Capoue
    Aguero / Deeney / Lukaku

    Bench: Jaku , Barry, Amat, Kelly

    1. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Walker > A.Smith/ Holebas &a Capoue or Barry > Walcott?

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio and Poue need to be changed.

      1. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        To who ?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Payet & Allen?

    3. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Agree Capoue and Antonio to go. Poss to Wally and Allen. Could improve GKs too

  6. Phreak4piano
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    RMWCT:
    Heaton (Robinson)
    Mustafi Lovren Holebas (Pieters Amat)
    Mane Firmino Walcott Sterling Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Deeney
    0.3itb

    Not a lot of love for Sterling recently it seems. Are there better alternatives on a WC? Downgrade Sterling and upgrade a defender?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure about double Liverpool ... perhaps downgrade him and upgrade Deeney to Costa?

      Otherwise it looks pretty solid!

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sturridge is awful atm so Firmino is sure to false-9 making Coutinho the standout Liverpool 'attacker'.
      Maybe Austin over Deeney? Clyne over Lovren and get Allen as 5th, cash-machine.

      1. Phreak4piano
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Good point with Coutinho, I'll definitely go with him over Firmino. I'm not sure I want to spend more on my 5th midfielder since I don't plan on playing them, but do you just mean jump on the Allen bandwagon and take advantage of price rises before selling?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, if he gets a goal or 2 in the next;

          Stoke

          Hull City (A)
          Swansea (H)
          West Ham (A)
          Bournemouth (H)
          Watford (A)
          Burnley (H)

          He could easily be 5.5

    3. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling is suffering from the 'last week's points' syndrome. City have 2 tough fixtures against the current best defensive teams and suddenly he's not worthwhile.

      1. Pie-o-My
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I've just binned Sterling but it was more about how I spread my funds than sterling being a bad pick. Downgrading sterling to theo means upgrading townsend to lallana.

        I also think that now man city have a wealth of options in attacking mids sterling might see some pressure on his minutes.

    4. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Here is my WC team.

      Foster / Pickford
      Valencia - Walker - Holebas - Smith - Amat
      Coutinho - Sanchez - Walcott - Sterling - Allen
      Aguero - Lukaku - Austin

      0.0 ITB

      I'm looking for a replacement of Valencia (5.5), but not much interesting choice at that price. Liverpool DF, I'm still doubt.

      New GK combo, I might consider.

  7. MOZIL
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Lovern or Stones for the coming weeks?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Liverpool

      West Brom (H)
      Palace (A)
      Watford (H)
      So'ton (A)
      Sunderland (H)
      Bournemouth (A)
      West Ham (H)
      Middlesbrough (A)

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Mouthwatering fixtures

        1. UpAndAway
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Lallana?

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah maybe for Son in a few. Can't afford higher. Already have Firmino

  8. Big Red Dog
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys didn't get much of a response on the Lanzini option, no mention of him anywhere. Goal and max bonus last week, SUN this week, the new formation got Bilic 3 points so I'm sure he will stick with it. Payet looked a bit deeper than him (still better option but the 6.4 pricing for Lanzini is generous!) Great PPG last season too. Might have to Maverick this one

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Perhaps but so many good Mid options. Places are at a premium

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      The alarm bells rang loud when the line-up v 'boro was announced. I'd probably want to see a more settled line-up before investing in Lanzini.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He could well appear in this week's spot the differential article.

  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance Collins plays at the w/e with Cresswell banned?

    My guess is not and that Nordtviet will fill in at left back, but wondered if anyone could confirm?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It would seem a retrograde step.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think Nordtveit might start

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Think you are probably right. Any ideas here? Sounds like Baines won't make it so have a few issues at the back...

        A) Baines -> Clyne/Lovren/Stones/Fuchs
        B) Baines & Collins -> Lovren & Stones (-4)

        If A) then I could always play AOA with Capoue (swa)...

        Cech
        Amat, Baines, Valencia
        Sanchez, Wally, Antonio, Firmino
        Aguero, Benteke, Defoe

        Pickford, Capoue, Kone, Collins
        Bank 0.0m, 1FT

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry for the late reply, at office..so get less time..

          Capoue is not hitting anymore, so AOA would probably not work..I like B, but is Stones nailed with Kompany back? it's gonna be Otamendi Vs Stones

          1. NATSTER
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Stones has highest minutes played so far. Not sure if it's a good sign for him.

  10. rohan
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Going in with this lot for the week. Thoughts ?

    Pickford
    Coleman. Vert. Smith
    Sanchez. Capoue. Mane. Firmino(c). Walcott
    Aguero. Lukaku

    Bench - Jaku. Diomande. Amat. Kingsley

    1. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      why captain firmino instead of walcott?

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why captain either instead of Sanchez?

  11. Manchester 17
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Jaku/Heaton
    Francis/Kosc/Williams/Love/Amat
    Wally/Ozil/Mane/Lalllana/Snoddy
    Kaku/Aguero/Deeney

    0.5ITB

    Get in Holebas in for Williams or save FT for next week

    1. Jacob123
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Jaku to Pickford.

  12. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Just catching up on MOTD from Monday night. Anyone else feel like watching the ex-pros with Mark Chapman in the post-match analysis is like watching adults explain football to a child? He's a nice enough guy but his understanding of the game is woeful

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Motd only deals in waffle so it's irrelevant who chairs it

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Tbf it's not his job. He's supposed to ask questions to people who do understand the game. I find his attempts at banter abit cringe though. Your hear that more on the radio.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not his job to analyze but it helps to have some knowledge to ask the right questions and improve the quality of the discussion. He's very cringeworthy

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I quite like him. He doesn't let the pundits get away with glib answers. He drills into the detail and gets them to expand on their answers

  13. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Theo double rise before a cl game, I'd never wish an injury on a player but these impatient people are tempting fate

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I was patient before the last International break and it got me nowhere. Playing it safe has it's merits but sometimes you need to be decisive especially knowing there will be a hike in price.

  14. Brad1807
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Antonio Capoue sterLing firmino Walcott

    Woukd u take out Antonio for siggy as his playing false oreturn would u punt Capoue ??

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy only played part of the match as a false nine but he did score...also he has good fixtures for next two.

    2. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I woud bring in Allen for Capoue. Statistics where showing that Capoue was very, very lucky with the goals he got and he is not a player you want in the long run. Ater that I woud take out Antonio and bring in Lallana which is in the same price range or Sodgrass if you need to free up founds.

      1. Gloria Kanchelskis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Allens stats and Capoues stats are very similar.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Not the last 3 weeks. Capoue playing deeper. Allen pisses all over his stats

      2. Brad1807
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        But I have firmino doubling up on liverpool mids would be risky giving thier reputation for struggling against lower teams

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Under Klopp or historically with completely different players?

          1. Brad1807
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Well the Swansea game for example lll

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Great set of fixtures for my starting Xl this week. Will be disappointed if they don't do the damage.

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Same for most. Home tastic

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Amen

        And my only away fixtures are Deeney @ Swansea and Lukaku @ Burnley

        Burnley solid at home mind you

  16. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Theo a better (c) pick than Sánchez on current form?

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on Sanchez (C) this week. Feel like it might be his turn for a haul. Go with your gut though

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think so but it's not a bad gamble

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He should have scored 4 against Swansea. His 2 goals were 'fortunate' but nice to see him popping up in the box

  17. karvs155
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any Hullfans here?
    Could Marshall be dropped for Jaku at this rate?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Doubt it, not like he's made loads of ricks

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      None of the goals were his fault. Maybe he could've got something on Cook's header or Stanislas' second goal but that's being harsh. The other 4 he had no chance

  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which should I do?

    A) Snod to Ali

    B) Kingsley to Mustafi

    C) Antonio to Payet

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Prefer Clyne though

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Keep telling you, Karl - C

  19. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think Lallana is the best current pick in the 7-7.5 midfielder bracket?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Probably but I like Siggy

      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I was thinking of getting Lallana in this week and waiting for Siggy when his fixtures get really good starting GW 13.

  20. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Will Baines drop price this week?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Probably/Hopefully not before deadline

      1. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Are you selling? Id like to sell next week, take a little punt for playing

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Pretty much decided on Baines to clyne for free. Any better options I'm missing out on? Cheers

    cech pickford
    baines holebas evans amat souare

    1. michudagawd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters for 4.4 is excellent value I think given Stoke's fixtures.

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nope I think Clyne the best fpl defender in game right now

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        He's not close to attacking points. I feel Bellerin is better, but a bit expensive.

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Which is why Clyne better

        2. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Clyne:
          Goal attempts: 10
          Goal attempts in box: 4
          Goal attempts on target: 3
          Chances created: 14
          Chances created resulting in shot on target: 13

          Bellerin:
          Goal attempts: 5
          Goal attempts in box: 3
          Goal attempts on target: 3
          Chances created: 7
          Chances created resulting in shot on target: 6

          lol....

          1. NATSTER
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Stats looks good. But when I watched it live, Bellerin seems more dangerous.

            1. Nabs Kebabs
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Bellerin gets in the box more, that's about it.

              I'll take stats over an opinion any day, thank you very much. 🙂
              Regardless, to say Clyne "isn't close on attcking points" is absurd.

              1. NATSTER
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                That's fair. Let's see the outcome later.

              2. Sharpe Shuffle
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Clyne is like Cameron. Classic stats trap

      2. Jasoooooooo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not when he plays for Liverpool lol

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          That's the exact reason

          1. Jasoooooooo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            But Liverpool don't do CS's

            1. Rhinos
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              You've got a very short memory. Don't care anyway he's effectively a midfielder. Add that to Liverpool's fixture list and it's mouthwatering

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why not Lovren? He also got baps and is cheaper

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Very tempting but clyne does get in attacking positions a lot and could well be worth the extra funds over him.

      2. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Lovren a good pick but so much more exciting picking someone who gets involved in their forward raids

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Did Lovren not raid against Chelsea?!

          Get your point though

  22. DrunkPhilosophy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Pickford Heaton
    Bellerin Holebas Kelly Amat Evans
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue De Roon
    Aguero Lukaku Benteke
    2.7 itb, 1 FT

    De Roon -> Lallana?

    Yay or nay?

    1. Jasoooooooo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Can you afford Capoue -> Son or Wally? Otherwise, do De Roon -> Lallana but highly consider other guys like Siggy and Arnautovic in that price range.

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Stoke growing in confidence. Arnautovic a good shout

        1. DrunkPhilosophy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          He's on 4 YCs though.

          1. SouthCoastSaint
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Didn't see that. Lallana it is then!

      2. DrunkPhilosophy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Will porbably get one of Siggy/Arnie the week after for Antonio.

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy over Arnie

  23. Jasoooooooo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any news on Van Aanholt yet?? I have Evans and Robertson out for next GW and I've already played my AOA so I need him to play.

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Struggling I think

      1. Jasoooooooo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Damn 🙁 Hopefully he gets up

  24. Nicks93
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez/Walcott/Firmino/Coutinho/Son

    Aguero/Lukaku

    If this front 7 doesnt deliver over the next 2, I don't know what will

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mine

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      risky to double on two teams?...won't be surprised to see aguero rotated this weekend or next since they are playing Barca for the next two CL matches

      1. Nicks93
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not when these 2 teams are scoring for fun and have amazing fixtures imo

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Captain your biggest headache

      1. Nicks93
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not really, I never captain Pool players so it's Sanchez this week

    4. Creativ3
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly the same here! Sanchez captain this week?

      1. Nicks93
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, Sou are way more solid than MID

    5. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Son won't give you points. Drop him and get a third striker

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        LOL

      2. Nicks93
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Because?

  25. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Up to 3566 (yes needed to brag) and no pressing issues this week.

    Would you use free transfer to ditch foster or Pickford? Can't have Karius as already have 3 pool

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      well done, Sunderlaand are becoming this year's Aston Villa...go for someone else

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Only in for his price really

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No unless you got 2. No cheap keepers have good fixtures apart from Hull and they suck

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ta might just have to go for save points and write off cleanies!

  26. l@sp0
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Does anybody know a site where you can see the list of players of each team in your mini-league next to each other with price and points scored? There used to be totalfpl (rivals tab) but it's not working anymore.

  27. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Arsenal def essential? 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. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes quite obviously it is essential to have a player from the defence that just got breached twice by Swansea at the Emirates and could have easily conceded more, the lowest price in the defence of 6.0m is even more appealing.

      Lol.

      It is obviously not esential to have an Arsenal def. Good option? Yes.

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        What's your full team? I probably wouldn't spend 2 FTs to get a def in when your def isn't even that bad.

  28. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi. 1FT and 0.3ITB
    Baines to who?
    Pickford, Grant
    Koscielny, Lovren, Holebas, Amat

    Mad to want double up stoke? Grant will go soon when Butland comes back and maybe Pieters can stay?

    1. Skyarm
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Baines>Vert possibly

      1. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thinking that but 5.6 should have some attacking threat also..

  29. timPgoodwin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Rashford for Austin or Wilson? or keep Rashford?

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Austin minutes in doubt. And fixtures still not great

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Austin minutes in doubt? Have you seen his form?

        Long term he could ofcourse get dropped if he loses form. But short-medium term he is clearly nailed on. If he loses you'd be selling him anyway.

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          loses form*

        2. Whats the Huth
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          My point is

          Wilson is better option than Austin from the choice he gave.
          Austin doesn't play 90minutes. So yes, always in doubt.

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Wilson has played 90 2/8 appearances...

            1. zøphar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              its a fair point re Austin mins in doubt

              They have games with Inter, home and away in the EL. Its a huge occassion for them.

              They might choose to start Austin in those games given his form and then start Jrod/Long in the league.

              Wilson's start isnt in doubt. No europe involvement

  30. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Playing correct defence?

    Valencia. Amat. Holebas.
    (Smith. Evans)

    I have Deeney too.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I reckon so mate