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Our first of this week’s members articles casts an eye over the increasing number of options in the mid-price midfield bracket.

After Joe Allen and Ilkay Gundogan were subject to major bandwagons in Gameweek 11, Hull’s Robert Snodgrass emerged from the bench to grab a goal and assist at home to Southampton, serving a reminder of his points potential ahead of some fine upcoming fixtures.

With the fitness of West Brom’s Nacer Chadli being keenly monitored prior to the weekend, we take a look at some of the key midfield protagonists priced at 6.5 and under in Fantasy Premier League.

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

    Team:

    Pick
    Kelly Walker Fuchs
    Firmino Coutinho Alexis Redmond
    Lukaku Aguero Deeney

    Grant Fletcher Amat Holebas

    1,2m in bank. The plan was to do Haz in for Alexis, but because of the turn of events I´ve backed from it. The plan is to bring Hazard in for Redmond in 3 gw's by downgrading Lukaku.

    So what would you do this week?

    A. Save transfer
    B. Kelly to Evans
    C. Something else

    Thanks.

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

      I would do B

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

      Evans is disappointing to own - he just doesn't deliver good returns. I'd go A or C (McAuly)

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

        Im with you. Evans hasnt done a thing all year. Yellow card magnet too.

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

    No need to pjanic? Hazard should be fine right?

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

      I would love to have Pjanic in my team...Hazard should be fine

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

    Did I see an ice pack on Sanchez's hamstring when he was on the bench?

    Is he hurt again?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Panic!

    2. Bleach †
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I thought you dont give a..

  4. King H
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Everybody who sold alexis for Hazard stay calm. He will be playing against the likes of Rojo and Blind. What could he possibly do ?

  5. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    An injured Alexis did this to 3 Uruguyan players 😀

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxWiGWzXgAkMUFW.jpg

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

      if he was fully fit, he would have done that to 4 Uruguayan players

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

      His calf/hamstring/quad looks a bit tight in that picture.

  6. Nesvy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Better combo ?

    a/ Sanchez + Pedro
    b/ Hazard + Walcott

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

      B

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

      A, because Walcott was poor yesterday and against Spurs

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A since Pedro is a good differential

    4. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have A, but prefer B

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

      A. Sanchez is fantasy gold. Pedro will have some great weeks in the Chelsea side.

    6. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Find a way for Sanchez and Hazard.

      • S.Agueroooooo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        pedro is flying under the radar but look at his points per minute this season, keeping an eye on him..

        Also, whilst its a way off in 6 GWs time Arsenal go on a crazy run of fixtures.. If you have sanchez now i would hang on to him

    7. nikush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      GTG?

      Heaton
      Evans, Pieters, Fuchs
      Son, Firmino, Walcott, Allen
      Costa, Kun (c), Lukaku

      Sub: Bellerin, Amat, Pickford, Bolasie
      Injury: Costa, Bellerin

      1 FT, 0.3 itb.

      Please suggest..

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

        Looks good. Save your trade.

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

          thinking so..
          next GW, I can downgrade Costa to Austin/Defoe and upgrade Son to Hazard..
          what do you think ??

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

      Im almost sold on this WC team.

      Heaton
      Alonso / Brunt / Pieters
      Firmino / Hazard / Coutinho / Snodgrass
      Aguero / Austin / Lukaku

      Pickford / De Roon / Holebas / Kingsley

      £1.4m in the bank if I go Lukaku to Kane next week or week after.

      Is it worth spending an extra .5 and going DeRoon to Emre Can for Christmas period backup?

      Should I double West Brom defense and go Holebas -> McAuley?

      Im taking gamble with Snodgrass pick even though stats say Allen / Chadli looks more promising. Can easily swap them around.

      Cheers

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        You may upgrade Kingsley to Evans but not Holebas. Also, De Roon is playing in an offensive position. So keep him.

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

          Ok cool. I've had Evans all year and I'm not too keen on him, he is a yellow card magnet and West Brom have conceded in most games.

          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Dont prefer Evans either. Its if you want to have a double Wba. Get a player out who may not start like Kinglsey. Holebas is too good and you should keep him.

      2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        On the whole it looks good.

        I'm on a WC as well and the difference between our teams is

        Aguero > Anichebe
        Snoddy > Ozil
        De roon > kdb
        Holebas > Francis/smith

        So I'm going 3-5-2

        Why have u gone for Holebas? Barring west in gw14, i can't them keeping a CS in the next 5. Is it bcos of his attacking threat? Or do u think Watford are really solid at the back now

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

          Nice. That 3-5-2 could really pay off. Im too scared to go without Kun. He can bang 2-3 at any time. He does free up a lot of cash though.
          Yeah Holebas for his attacking threat.

    9. nikush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Who would be a better captain ??

      A. Kun
      B. Kaku

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

        Lukaku scored a few midweek and playing a side who love to concede. Flip of a coin for me but I'd go with the Belgian.

      2. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        B. Lukaku. I own both.

      3. Tanaka'd
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Also own both and going Lukaku

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

      Lukaku vs Kun (c)...

      Swans defence away from home:

      GA = 76
      BC = 18
      goals =9

      CP defence at home:

      GA = 63
      BC = 9
      goals = 8

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

        Lukakaaaaaaa

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

          I'm tempted as a non-owner to get Lukaku, as below. Reeks of points!

      2. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Heart says Lukaku, head says Agüero..

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

          Same mate !

      3. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm going to give it Lukaku as a farewell present before I ditch him next week for Kane.

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

          This was my thought process also .

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

          Awesome. Although I don't want to, I'm doing exactly the same. Sounds FRESH

    11. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What to do with 2 FT's here?

      Heaton
      McAuley Pieters Kingsley
      Sánchez Hazard Firmino Coutinho
      Costa Lukaku Austin

      4.0 De Roon Holebas* 4.0

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

        How much in the war chest?

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

          Nada...I might do the unthinkable and waste a freebie.

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

            Who are you two 4.0 bench players? Why not write their names if you actually have this team?

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

              Jakupovic and Love

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

                Wow. Sending shivers down my spine.

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

                  😆

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

        You need to sort that defence out big time.

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

          Where do I downgrade though?

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

            Anywhere because having Kingsley + 4.0??? isn't going to work out.

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

              I know, I know.

              Sánchez -> Walcott and 4.0 -> Alonso has crossed my mind...

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

            McC->Evans or Holeb->Friend

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

              McAuley to Evans is an option, hmm...

    12. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm still struggling getting my head around selling Ibra! Idiot! I want him in for West Ham and beyond, is it worth two trades to bring in Defoe or Lukaku for a one week punt? Lukaku(c) looks good!

      Or if I hold I can play Evans vs Burnley then downgrade Foster>4.0 next week and get Alonso in for Williams.

      What would you do...? I'm sure the Ibra hauls are just around the corner and if I sell now that will just about finish me this season after all this time lol 🙁

      Heaton
      Kosc Williams Stones
      Coutinho Firmino Walcott Gundogan
      Aguero IBRA Austin

      Foster Evans Fletcher Amat

      1. Bleach †
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldnt say that Ibras hauls are just around the corner 😀

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

          The sheer amount of shots going in it had to break for him. The Burnley game should have been at least a brace.

          Now with the goals vs Swansea, and three weeks rest after a busy two months intro to the Premier League he should be ready to deal damage. Comes at the cost of no Hazard though as I could upgrade Walcott who I sold Hazard for just before he kicked off!

      2. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I have no idea why anyone would want Ibra or a Man U attacker.

        • Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I will be getting Ibra for Kaku after his supension.

      3. AJ24
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Foster, Grant
        Lovren, Stones, Coleman, Holebas, Amat

        1.5m in the bank. I want to bring in Alonso.
        2 questions.

        1) Who do i replace?
        2) Take a -4 hit (Already done Sanchez out, Hazard in)

      4. King H
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Do i take a hit and replace chadli or hold ?

        Pickford
        Alonso Lovren Pieters
        Hazard Coutinho Capoue Firmino
        Aguero Rashford Lukaku

        Jaku Chadli Holebas Amat

        Thanks.

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

          Hold.

        2. white lightning
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Play him instead of Capoue.

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

        Lukaku vs Kun (c)...

        Lukaku home:

        GA = 12
        SiB = 9
        Goals = 3
        Min/GA = 28min

        Kun away:

        GA =20
        SiB = 14
        Goals = 6
        Min/GA = 17.65min

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

          Can't look past Kun against a team like Palace, they're so bad at the back

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

            Rested as well.

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

          My head is boiling...

        3. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I must say Christina, out of all the posts I see on this site you offer mor common sense than most.

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

            Saffer
            x

      6. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Good to go?

        Foster
        Kosc - Fuchs - Stones
        Coutinho - Firmino - Walcott - Allen
        Aguero (c) - Lukaku - Benteke

        Jaku - Redmond - Amat - Holebas

        0FT, 2.6 ITB

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I would be looking to get in Sanchez and Hazard asap.

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

              😛

              I done Sanchez -> Coutinho this week

          • shirtless
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Similar to me above. Bit worried about no Chelsea here? You ok with that?

            I sold Benteke>Austin last week. Free's up a nice mil. Benteke disappointed me and failed twice as captain including that -1!

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Total points 646 (100%)
          Take out captain bonus points (83)
          Actual points for players on the pitch (563)
          Defenders + keepers points 142 (25%)
          Defenders + keepers represent 40% of my playing staff
          Defenders + keepers points per game 3.2
          Defenders + keepers value 21.5 mil playing (25.5% of players playing value)
          Average bench value 17 mil.
          Forwards points 218 using Forwards value 26 mil (30.5% of players playing value) 6.8 pts per game
          Midfield points 203 using Midfielders value 37.5 mil (44.5% of players playing value) 4.5 pts per game

          I am presently generating:
          Defenders and Keeper 25% of my points using 25% of player value (Parity)
          Midfielders 36% of my points using 46% of player value (Seriously under performing.
          Forwards 39% of my points using 30% of player value (seriously over performing)

          What does all this drivel mean?
          I have been over investing in midfield and what is mad is I am about to go to 3 5 2.
          There will be a huge funds swing if I went for Kun though.

          Pick the bones out of that!

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

            Pick better milfs

            1. Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I am 9k atm so my picks cant be that bad.

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

                Well that's abit of a bite. I'm also 9k and my milfs are doing great.

                1. Eze Really?
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I know it would be a pain but a great exercise to know your numbers too.

          2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Does investing 5 mil more in def automatically get u a lot more points? They have a lower points ceiling than mids.

            1. Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              That is what the numbers say. I have parity with defenders so little reason to change my strategy.

        3. DameCorp
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Need a replacement for Adam Smith.

          Is McAuley worth the extra investment over Evans/Nyom?

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            More attacking threat from set pieces, so probably.

        4. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Now the internationals are all done, which midfield combination is best (on WC)

          a. Hazard, Sanchez, Firmino, Allen (De Roon)
          b. Hazard, Walcott, Firmino, Coutinho (De Roon)

          Thanks in advance.

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 4 months ago

              A but I prefer Gun to Allen and Cout to Firm.

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

                I had Firmino from the start, so I'd be losing 0.1m to transfer them over, same with Allen, I got him in at 4.9m, so I'd be losing money to get Gundogan in, and I don't think I want the headache of predicting if he'll start every week.

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

              Haz+Firm+Alexis+du R+Cout

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

                That would be the dream.

                I would need to lose my only premium defender (Alonso) and my 5.0 defender (still unsure on who this will be yet, probably either stones, or daniels) and go with 4 x 4.5 def, and kingsley.

              2. Worzel Gummidge
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  but then you wouldn't be able to have both Costa + Aguero unless playing a 4.5M 3rd striker and a garage defence.

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

                    No, I have Aguero, Lukaku, and Austin.

                    As I say defence would be 4 x 4.5m and Kingsley, also Heaton and Pickford.

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

                    Well you can't have them all.

                    Heaton/4m
                    Evans/Pieters/Alonso/Friend/4m
                    Haz+Cout+Firm+duR+Alexis
                    Kun+Au$tin+Defoe

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

                      Thanks for the advice, I think I'd feel slightly happier with Lukaku than Defoe, both are always going to have 90% goal involvement for their clubs, but don't fancy Sunderland to score nearly as many this year as Everton.

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

                        Yeah, my TV not good enough.

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

                Currently have B with Allen but I can switch Wally to Sanchez by selling Kaku

              4. The Fantastic Mr Fox
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                B

              5. HamezMace
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Cheers guys, interesting, as I was 99% sure on A.

            • Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Just Costa news to go now. Do we have any clues?

              1. Eze Really?
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Costa prone to lingering injuries so I would guess he will be out this weekend. Especially as he is on 4 yellows and will be at risk for Spurs and City in the next 2 games.

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

              Is Michael Dawson from Hull an option as 5th def for Xmas break backup?

            • ShaunGoater123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Does anyone know if the Arsenal press conference is tomorrow or Friday? I assume tomorrow being an early saturday game.

              Need to know on Bellerin if he's definitely out and how long its looking like

            • The Tinkerman
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              How likely is Coutinho to be rested? I guess Lallana's injury makes him more likely to play despite playing nearly the whole game last night. Firmino didn't play a minute, good news for his owners.

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                What was the score btw...and who scored?

                1. The Tinkerman
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  2-0 to Brazil, Gabriel jesus and Renato Augusto. No injuries, Coutinho was the only key FPL player to play.

                  1. Dr Dream
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Thanks. I watched Sanchez btw....he looked good.

                    1. The Tinkerman
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 4 months ago

                      Good. I kept hold of him, and have Hazard. Providing they're both fit, Bellerin is my only worry now.

              2. Football Weekender
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                He'll play. Too tough of a fixture to be rested. If Lallana isn't fit then Wijnaldum will come in. Lovren will come in for Lucas if fit.

            • Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Pickford

              Alonso Clyne Walker (Macauley Francis)

              Sanchez Coutinho Bolasie Hazard (Allen)

              Lukaku Costa Benteke

              I don't suppose I need to worry about Costa this week do I ?

              1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Not having Kun and having Bolasie allows for such a nicely balanced team.

                Looks great

              2. Eze Really?
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                If he plays good for you. If not, it is not a train smash.

            • internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              If Lallana is out, Wijnaldum could be a great pick, playing in his role

            • Bobby_Baggio
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Buongiorno!

              So I've still got John Terry in my team (silly i know). Who is a suitable replacement @5.4m? I have Stones, Amat, Smith, Fuchs. Cheers all.

              1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                He's just back from injury. Small chance he might play

                But best replacements are
                Fuchs > Smith > Holebas > Stones > Amat

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

                  Not sold to be honest - he was back from injury 2 weeks back i think plus i reckon Zouma will get in ahead of him

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

                  He won't.

                  I'd get McAuley or Evans

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

                    Cheers

            • Iceball
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Pickford Jak
              Koscielny Lovren Smith Walker Amat
              Sanchez Sterling Coutinho Firmino Allen
              Kun Lukaku Diomande
              1ft 0.1m itb.
              Stubbornly not made any transfer yet and now no yellow players but Smith and Diomande red and Amat useless so have no players on bench. A) Smith to Evans
              B) Save
              C) Remove Sterling and Smith for a hit

              1. HurriKane
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A. westbrom got nice fixtures in 4 of next 5 games. perfect time to own one

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

                Save, reassess next week

            • UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              What's the latest on:

              A) Lallana
              B) Hazard

              1. HurriKane
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A) no news yet

                B) Martinez said he was alright.

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

                  Thanks.

            • zøphar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Play Foster or Pickford?

              Already playing Evans

              1. HurriKane
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Foster

            • HurriKane
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I think ive nailed the front 8. Defence is on a budget though. Thoughts?

              Heaton Jak
              Stones Evans Pieters (Holebas Amat)
              Hazard Sanchez Firmino Coutinho (De roon)
              Aguero Lukaku Austin

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Good stuff.

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

                I am debating this very same move, but I don't think I can commit to having such a budget defence long term, and over christmas fixtures.