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6 November 2016 2793 comments
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A busy Sunday comes to its conclusion as Leicester City host West Bromwich Albion at the King Power.

The Foxes are seeking a fourth clean sheet in six at the King Power this time around but will need to do so without the services of Kasper Schmeichel, who is ruled out with a fractured hand.

Both Robert Huth and Danny Simpson walk the Suspension Tightrope for this one, though many will be taking the chance to scout Christian Fuchs as the schedules smiles kindly on the Foxes.

With Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy devoid of form, Islam Slimani – with 20 points in three home fixtures – and Ahmed Musa, who has scored in each of the last two, have the chance to stake a claim as differentials to consider up top. Vardy’s 9% owners are left further frustrated by Claudio Ranieri’s decison to drop him to the bench today.

West Brom, meanwhile, are devoid of talisman Nacer Chadli, who underwent minor knee surgery last week. Given that the Belgian has played a part in 75% of his side’s goals since arriving from Spurs, another shut-out could be on the cards for the champions.

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  1. Bleach †
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on ditching Kun to bring KDB and free up some funds?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      It all sounds great until Aguero hits a 16 pointer. It happens a few time a season but ruins a lot of ranks.

  2. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Have somehow maintained a decent rank with this mess at the back. WHAT TO DO??

    Mannone foster

    Kingsley Amat Huth Hole bas Peters

    .3 ITB. 1 free transfer

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      6 defenders, that's cheating

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Hole bas 😀

    2. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Need to brings some funds back into your defense ASAP. Alonso is a good one for the long haul I think.

  3. Blanka
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Smith, Zlatan, Holebas all banned for next gw and Valencia still to ship. Hmmm.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Zlatan isn't very hard to switch. AOA?

      1. Blanka
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Used it this week, typical ha. I can field a side, providing Kingsley plays next week. Gonna hold on to Zlatan, hopefully finding some form. Just not an ideal situation!

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

    Pls HELP...

    Grant/Pick
    Walker/Holebas/Cameron/McAuley/Amat
    Firm/Cout/Wally/Sanchez/Allen
    Kun/Kaku/Austin
    0.6 ITB

    A)Walker,/Sanchez>Alonso/Hazard
    B)Walker/Sanchez,/Kaku > Alonso/Hazard/Costa
    C)Walker/Firm/Wally > Alonso/Hazard/6.6
    D)Walker/Lukaku/Wally > Alonso/Defoe/Hazard
    E)Wally/Austin > Hazard/4.5

    Any other ideas ?

    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      C WITH CHADLI

  5. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Finally 😎

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Now you can get rid off

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Shame he got that yellow card, I think I'd have kept otherwise.

        1. Smarty Pants
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          maybe just bench for a week? couldn't expect many points vs Arsenal anyway

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I also have Holebas and Lovren. Hopefully Lovren will play but Holebas definitely won't and after that it's Capoue and Amat on the bench which are just awful options.

            So either Ibra goes, or Holebas goes. Unfortuantely Ibra gives me money for Hazard and the opportunity to get Kane (if I take a -8) so probably has to be him.

          2. Sims
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Don't put ideas in his head

        2. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah that's a bit of a bummer

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Go on son 🙂

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😀

    4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You will reverse it the week after 😉

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Kane placeholder 😉

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Patience is a virtue. The big question, Andy, is are you going to stick with him now?

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Probably not with the suspension.

    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ibra? I shipped for Hazard, -4, tiny profit but I wish he had done it a week ago when I captained him.

  6. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Rooney has won his place back?

    2 assists today.

    Trying to decide whether to punt on Rooney or Slimani for a draft league!?

  7. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who are you guys getting rid of to get Hazard into your teams?

    I am torn between Sanchez and Walcott.

    Sanchez is the obvious choice but I have a lot of value tied up in him. I purchased him at 10.9, his price is now 11.4. My selling price is only 11.1. With Walcott, I can only sell him for 7.7, the same price I bought him at.

    Will Walcott keep pace with Sanchez over the course of the season?

    I am also worried Walcott may get rested. If Arsenal chooses to start with Giroud up front, it takes away another winger position as they will surely play Sanchez as one.

    If I swap Walcott for Hazard, I will need to take a 4 point hit and leave myself with a defence such as:

    Walker, A. Smith, Holebas, Pieters, Amat

    Here is my current team:

    Foster, Jakupovic
    Walker, Clyne, A. Smith, Holebas, Amat
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Walcott, Allen, Capoue
    Aguero, Lukaku, Benteke

    1.3m itb. I am in trouble!

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez is overpriced imo so think i'll ship him for Haz.

      Yes, Sanchez is explosive but Haz better value

      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I agree. Its the value i am worried about. If Sanchez goes and he picks up loads of points, it will be tough to get him back in.

    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Taking a 4 point hit to bring him in for Sterling.

      As for Sanchez v Walcott I think Sanchez will win out overall but he's much higher priced so Walcott doesn't need to score as many points.

      If Walcott starts against United then it would look like he's still pretty much nailed and I'd want him in GW13. Likely to see rotation over Xmas but so are most players.

      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Good choice. To be fair, even if Giroud starts, i would expect Sanchez and Walcott as the two wide players most of the time.

        I also agree that there will be some rotation over Christmas.

    3. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sanch and Smith -> Haz and Alonso for a hit. Just done. Exact money so two weeks squeaky bum time.

  8. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Taking a hit for Walcott to Firmino saved my gameweek. Rare that they ever pay off for me.

  9. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed.
    Top 10k average 54
    Overall average 52
    As per FPLDiscovery

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Got 21 more than average. Turns out it was a great week

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers. After bonus points?

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I think he factors everything in, yes.

    3. ANDER.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks man! fpldiscovery it is.

  10. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Do hits count towards cup qualification?

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yup

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Of course

  11. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Need help regarding below two questions...

    1) Any Lovren news? Is he likely to play next gw?

    2) Which combo would you prefer?
    A) Sanchez + Pedro + Firmino
    B) Walcott + Hazard + Firmino
    C) Sanchez + Hazard + Allen/Snodgrass

  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Those shipping Aguero, is 22 points from 2 gws not enough?

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No-one on here is shipping Aguero

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Really? Second most popular name for the chop behind Sanchez in the past 24 hours.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Talking about doing it and doing it are two very different things 🙂

    2. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Look at the actual transfer out, Aguero no where to be seen. Sanchez is third behind Sterling and Walcott.

  13. jurgenklopp.8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If I do qualify for the cup, however I'm against has an easy win, planning a 12 point hit.

  14. David Brains - OH NO!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Whats up with Lovren? Considering a boring defender transfer: Lovren to Brunt

    1. Slippy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      virus so presumably definitely back after break

  15. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Defence next GW. What to do?

    Pickford Marshall
    Kosc Clyne Holebas(*) Smith(*) Amat(!)

    Get Pieters, McAuley...?

    Nothing in the bank. 1 FT.

  16. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    2 looong, boooring weeks with no PL. Hate it a lot !!

  17. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Looking for a bit of advise on my 2 FT this week as have a few issues. Have no AOA left and have a lot of benched/rotated/suspended/useless players*

    Pick Jaku*
    Bellerin Vertonghen Holebas* Smith* Amat*
    Sanchez Firmino Coutinho Sterling* Capoue*
    Aguero Lukaku Diomande*

    Haven't taken a hit this season at all so would rather avoid. Any thoughts?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling has to start the next one, so keep. I have the same defense and don't know what to do. If you have cash, get Morgan or Brunt.
      Capoue to Allen is also an option.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ya I have to downgrade someone to free up cash and Sterling seems the obvious choice given the rotation that is inevitable coming into the festive season. Saying that, all the S.Americans could get rested too so my team could be depleted and as you say Sterling should start.

  18. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A) Firmino?
    B) Sanchez?

    Already have Courtino but no Walcott.

    1. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I say Firmino if the funds help you get stronger in other positions.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Get B.

  19. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Repost.
    Which is the best option?

    a. Walcott, Ozil, Capoue OUT; Coutinho, Hazard, 4.5 mid IN (-8)
    b. Walcott and Capoue OUT; Coutinho and 5.1 mid IN (-4)
    c. Walcott OUT; Coutinho IN (price drop for Capoue)

    1. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      a.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      b with Matic?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I was thinking the same. But I'd like to own Hazard as my Chelsea cover after mci(a). Would need to take a hit to do that.

  20. Aseel
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Did my transfers before any price rises
    Here is how my team looks now

    Heaton
    Williams, Walker, Evans
    Hazard, Firmino, Coutinho, Walcott
    Lukaku, Austin, Kun

    Pickford, Holebas, Capoue, Amat

    If Walker is definitely out for the next GW I might have to take a -4 hit because I have used my 2 FTs.

    1. TOPCAT1960
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Alonso ? same price as Walker

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will be fine, he refused the stretcher and walked off. He is a Walker mind

    3. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Walker to Alonso if Walker ends up being out.

  21. jbenny1107
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez or Mane for the next 5? If I have Mane, I can potentially upgrade Smith to Alonso and Lukaku to Costa. Otherwise, I'm stuck with what I have.

  22. Bleach †
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    RP
    Would you rather have Alexis or Özil, Özil meaning I could bring in Hazard

    1. jbenny1107
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ozil

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Who's the other mid with Alexis?

      1. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Firmino Coutinho Snodgrass Capoue

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          So your plan was to get rid of Alexis and...? I would keep Firm.

          1. Bleach †
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            If I'd Alexis → Hazard I would have 1.6 itb so I'd get rid only of Alexis

    3. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Still rather have Sanchez at the moment. Still has some good fixtures to come compared to Hazard's.

      1. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

  23. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Lukaku? Most of you probably own him so there's no need to get rid but as someone looking for a new striker should I go with him or look elsewhere?

    Has been consistent but thought he was a little lucky against West Ham and to be fair I wasn't expecting much against Chelsea. Fixtures after Swansea:

    Southampton (a), Man United (h), Watford (a), Arsenal (h), Liverpool (h), Leicester (a)

    1. Bleach †
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have Lukaku, but Im thinking about ditching soon, perhas after the Watford game

    2. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He's looking more consistent this year, I'm keeping him and he's ideal if you can't afford Costa imo.

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kane?

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

      I wouldn't get him now

      The only reason I have him is because I got him at 9.2 so don't want to get him back in case he explodes

    5. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping another week for sure, probably selling and shifting to a 3-5-2 afterwards, def won't buy him if I didn't own him yet

    6. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd take Costa over Lukaku if I could pick now. Maybe even Kane.

    7. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Trouble is Costa, Lukaku, Aguero are miles ahead in terms of consistency, I suppose Austin can be considered with his form but apart from them it's slim pickings

    8. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kane might be the next big thing. He got injured when he was getting on form .Spurs would be a different team altogether with a fit kane roaring

    9. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He's improving which is important. Chelsea barely gave him a kick, those fixtures are more promising

    10. d1sable
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku isn't really a fixtures kind of guy though.

      Hes scored 4 vs Saints, 3 vs United, 2 vs Arsenal, 5 vs Liverpool and 1 vs Leicester in all comps.

      I would prefer Costa but hes pricier right?

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I can get Costa but it's an extra hit. At that point I'm probably looking at Kane instead

    11. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd just go Costa if you don't have a plan to bring him in later.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        My plan is get Hazard and keep ignoring Costa at the cost of many points 😆

  24. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Alright lads, this is what I'm looking at, 1 FT, 0.1 ITB

    Pickford / Marshall
    Vertonghen / Williams / Holebas / Evans / Amat
    Sanchez / Firmino / Coutinho / Son / Fletcher
    Aguero / Lukaku / Austin

    Sanchez > Hazard seems like the easy move to get him in but it's Son who I really want to drop, worth taking any hits?

  25. d1sable
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    With A Smith and Holebas now suspended and Amat seemingly bench fodder i only have 2 playing def for next gw.

    Thatrs assuming Walker is ok, and WIlliams barley counts considering how bad he has been.

    Might have to do Smith -> Brunt for a hit and pray for a CS and attacking points to cover it :9

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I am in the same boat my defence has been a complete shambles for weeks now. Injuries and players getting dropped - Baines, Valencia, Collins, Amat and now Holebas gets suspended

    2. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly same situation. And my plan was getting hazard in. Doubtful now.

    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      AOA?

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 5 months ago

        used it 🙁

    4. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cedric might be back after the break and also has good fixtures but the only downside is he plays Liverpool GW12.

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yes i like him alot and was looking at him, your right though its the first game that puts me off!

    5. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Same for me. Already took the hit for Alonso.

    6. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Amat to Nyom?

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Now Brunt is back he may go LB when Mclean is back though, thats the worry.

  26. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Has anyone not got a player red flagged ?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      None here but early days

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lucky you

  27. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone without aguero (or dumping Kun to fund hazard) considering Kane ?

  28. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Wil 60pts be red or green?
    Dropped to 270 k frm 240k with 27pts ystrdy..

  29. Demel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I have a red flagged Walker. What did I miss?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He got a knock on his r. ankle, had to come off, walking.

  30. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    58 -8, I havent qualified have I?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Argh. What a nightmare.

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Asking for trouble with hits.. could squeak through though i'm only guessing