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29 October 2016 1448 comments
Mark Mark
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There’s plenty at stake in opening fixture of Gameweek 10, with Alexis Sanchez heading into the clash with Sunderland sitting at the summit of our Captain Poll, seemingly backed by thousands to end a run of three outings without a goal.

Sanchez and Arsenal will have to perform without the presence of Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla, who both miss out through injury – a bitter blow for almost 500,000 managers who jumped on Walcott’s potential over the previous two Gameweeks.

Sunderland sit at the bottom of the table and will inevitably look to Jermain Defoe for goals; he’s blanked in his last three Gameweeks as he bids to breach an Arsenal back four that’s conceded in just one of their last eight matches in all competitions.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Where is that promising young RB for Utd? Is he on loan? He looked great last season

    1. Wouter
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Fosu Mensah? Still at United I think

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Yea him. Jose should let him start with Valencia out

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Mourinho doesn't believe in fostering young talent

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 days ago

        So true

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 days ago

          It's a real shame, because I thought Fosu Mensah looked really good (at times) last year.

  2. TheBusDriver
    10 years, 9 days ago

    FFS!

    1. Fred54
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah I know, it says that on evey page of this site, we all know where we are.

  3. TheBusDriver
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Whenever I captain Sanchez, he does nothing. If Ibra doesn't score at least 2 goals, I might seriously quit.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 days ago

      No you won't

    2. the axolotl
      10 years, 9 days ago

      *retrieves zlatan voodoo doll from attic

    3. Shifty
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Pls do

  4. The Big Fella
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Janssen up front instead of Son. FML

    1. Fred54
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Son does better from this position anyway.

      1. The Big Fella
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Hopefully. I am desperate for the points. I have dropped to 1.2m in the overall league 😮

    2. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      10 years, 9 days ago

      The guy is really good..its just he is unlucky..hope he breaks the duck to today

      1. GREENDREAMS11
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Soldado MkII

        1. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
          10 years, 9 days ago

          He holds up the ball really well..he aint the kane type..anyways he will turn out good in the long run..

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 days ago

        no, he can wait until a fortnight's time.

      3. The Big Fella
        10 years, 9 days ago

        I don't care! hahaha I want Son to score not for Janssen to do well.

  5. Ronnies
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Best defender to replace valencia, I have 5.5m to spend,

    Current defence is .. valencia / williams / friend / pieters / amat

    Tnks.

    1. the axolotl
      10 years, 9 days ago

      lovren maybe

    2. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Fuchs

    3. GREENDREAMS11
      10 years, 9 days ago

      If you can trust Liverpool over their easy fixtures Clyne

    4. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Fuchs or Holebas

    5. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Brunt

    6. Alnair
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Liverpool's fixtures coincide with United's so Clyne.

    7. timski8000
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Stones and then bank .5

  6. Le _ Professeur
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Surprised that Jaku isn't starting today !

  7. Wardinator
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Had planned to do Sanchez -----> Cout for GW11.....won't be getting rid now

    Ibra will have to match his output today or he'll be gone to fund a Firm & Cout double up

  8. Grand Maester Juan
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Any idea why De Roon not playing ?

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Dropped for Traore? I've heard he was terrific against Arsenal last weekend

    2. boc610
      10 years, 9 days ago

      coz jose prefers speed 🙂

    3. Grand Maester Juan
      10 years, 9 days ago

      4.3 prospect gone

  9. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 9 days ago

    So from my Sanchez owners research, I've noticed some trends:

    1) Allen or Capoue is almost always a given
    2) Aguero-Lukaku-Austin a popular front three
    3) Lots of Chadli owners
    4) Definite lack of Diego Costa
    5) Somewhat reliant on a sub 7.5 midfielder, Lallana a popular choice.

    My front three is:
    Walcott Coutinho Firmino Sterling
    Aguero Lukaku Costa

    Seems like the only leverage I have is a pricey midfield and Diego Costa. Wondering if that's worth it...hmm...

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      10 years, 9 days ago

      I have Sanchez, but Lukaku and Aguero up top in a 352.

      Sanchez, Firmino, Coutino, Son, Allen.

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        10 years, 9 days ago

        My ML rival has Sanchez and Ozil, with Augero and Costa. But he plays Capoue.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          10 years, 9 days ago

          I really don't want to be starting Capoue/Allen

    2. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Worth it and I have Costa too.

      Looks like you'd have to downgrade Sterling, or downgrade def

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Def ain't even that pricey. Walker-Lovren-Stones-Holebas-Amat

      2. Yankee Toffee
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Sanchez* Coutinho Firmino Redmond*
        Aguero Lukaku Costa

        Can you afford that for HUL SOU next week?

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          10 years, 9 days ago

          Ill have to try to work that out.

    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Sell Walcott & Sterling, what can you afford alongside Alexis?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Probably Sanchez and Allen/Capoue. Would hate to have to start Allen or Capoue every week.

        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 days ago

          Yeah, I wouldn't like that. Sánchez requires a big shake up in terms of your shape and structure. Luckily he has Spurs & United in the next two so you can make those changes then rather than all at once for a big hit should you want him.

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            10 years, 9 days ago

            Honestly think I might wait it out. Pretty happy with my front seven and I'd be relying on a front seven of proven starters at good clubs. The thought of starting Chadli, Allen, Capoue, etc. doesn't really justify Sanchez in my eyes, especially if the forwards start performing as expected.

    4. Alnair
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Sanchez Firmino Walcott Lallana Capoue
      Aguero Lukaku Wilson

      Close enough.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        So you have Sanchez-Lallana-Wilson-Capoue and I have Sterling-Coutinho-Costa-Whelan. Doesn't mine look stronger?

        Not rhetorical, genuinely asking.

    5. MTPockets
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Price of having Lukaku + Costa.
      Would wait on Costa's yellow, although I have him and no plan to sell.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Yeah Costa's YC will make this a very interesting dilemma

    6. @SirAustinDangerPowers
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Sanchez Walcott Firmino Allen
      Aguero Costa Lukaku

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        You have Sanchez+Allen, I have Coutinho+Sterling. Who wins?

        1. @SirAustinDangerPowers
          10 years, 9 days ago

          Close enough
          Sanchez gives an explosive captain pick in games like today.
          Sterling isn't setting the world alight while Allen has some decent fixtures coming up.
          Also who would you want to Captain?
          Sanchez or Coutinho

    7. Atimis
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Read all the posts, to sum up, you keep Wally and Sterling ?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 9 days ago

        It really comes down to me picking Costa+two 8.0+ mids instead of Sanchez+sub 7.0 striker+Allen/Capoue

  10. Stats Don\'t Lie
    10 years, 9 days ago

    The arsenal game wasn't too bad until the second alexis goal. That might have ruined my gw.

  11. boc610
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Traore bandwagon incoming

    1. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Impressed already..just waiting on for him to be in the points first

  12. Fowler23
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Which 3pm to Watch?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 9 days ago

      TOT LEI should be exciting.

    2. GREENDREAMS11
      10 years, 9 days ago

      thinking Watford for a laugh, have deeney (c) here

  13. Dr Dream
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Something for Wenger to think about then.

    Will he change to accommodate Giroud now?

    1. Alnair
      10 years, 9 days ago

      If Walcott isn't back then I think he might, otherwise no - it's clear what his preferred front 4 is.

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      10 years, 9 days ago

      I don't think so

      1. Dr Dream
        10 years, 9 days ago

        He's a great player to have in that squad. If the "Arsenal way" needs shaking up in any game then on comes Giroud to play a more traditional CF game.

        That's how I'd want to use him.

        Not sure that Giroud himself would be too happy with it though.

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          10 years, 9 days ago

          Yeah that's his role for sure, he does help in some games

        2. Nabs Kebabs
          10 years, 9 days ago

          Exactly my thoughts. He is an excellent sub for Wenger to change the dimension of a game, if required. It's really all looking very promising for Arsenal atm.

    3. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Think he'll rotate now as the schedule gets thick and fast

    4. fedolefan
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Thing is, he'll now consider it horses for courses and may think certain games suit Giroud, so let's start him right away.

  14. tm245
    10 years, 9 days ago

    @Kun the Man, +1 for sticking around and responding to all of those replies to your front seven question. An example for us all on how to make the forum a better place, esp on a matchday.

    1. boc610
      10 years, 9 days ago

      '8 year olds dude'

      1. tm245
        10 years, 9 days ago

        You said it man.

  15. Slam
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Ffs
    Collins, Baines, Amat, Walcott, Snodgrass and now Valencia

    Can't catch a brake

    1. Lawrø
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Evans, Baines, Amat, Walcott, Snodgrass, Valencia and potentially Stanislas for me too! This is ridiculous isn't it 😀

      1. Lawrø
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Whoops definitely Stanislas*

    2. Deulofail
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Same for me except change Collins for Shaw and now Diomonde :/

  16. Je suis le chat
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Lol me, ended up with Valencia captain, didn't save properly. Hopefully he won't come on.

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      10 years, 9 days ago

      not in squad.

      Who's your VC?

    2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      10 years, 9 days ago

      Well there's no fear of that, he's not in the squad and has fractured his arm.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 9 days ago

      He's not in the squad and he is having surgery . Who is your vice ?

      1. Je suis le chat
        10 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks guys. Kun to save the day.

  17. GREENDREAMS11
    10 years, 9 days ago

    watford hit the woodwork twice

  18. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 days ago

    Heaton 3 saves already

  19. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    10 years, 9 days ago

    lukaku captain here.....its going to fail, i just know it