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After rolling out Part One of our analysis on the pitch time and distance travelled during the recent internationals, we now examine the remaining 10 teams ahead of Gameweek 12.

Man United

Jose Mourinho’s main concern will surround the fitness of Wayne Rooney, who withdrew from the England squad after picking up a knee injury. Reports suggest he could be fit to face Arsenal in the early kick-off on Saturday, although we’ll hope Mourinho will reveal more about his status in his pre-match press conference.

The United boss will also have been pleased to see Paul Pogba playing only 45 minutes in France’s clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday night.

Sergio Romero – Argentina (10/11 (a) v Brazil in Belo Horizonte and 15/11 (h) v Colombia in San Juan) – 180 minutes.
David de Gea, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata – Spain (12/11 (h) v Macedonia in Granada and 15/11 (a) v England in London) – De Gea played the full match against Macedonia, but was an unused substitute in the friendly at Wembley. Herrera made his senior debut against England, coming on as a second-half substitute, playing 34 minutes. Mata was an unused substitute in the first outing and only played 45 minutes against England.
Matteo Darmian – Italy (12/11 (a) v Liechtenstein in Vaduz and 15/11 (h) v Germany in Milan) – Was an unused substitute in the first match but played the full 90 minutes in the goalless draw against Germany.
Daley Blind and Memphis Depay – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Blind played all 180 minutes, and provided an assist in the 3-1 win against Luxembourg. Depay came off the bench in both matches, playing 23 minutes against Belgium, and 45 minutes against Luxembourg, scoring twice in the 3-1 victory.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Armenia (11/11 (h) v Montenegro in Yerevan) – 90 minutes.
Paul Pogba – France (11/11 (h) v Sweden in Paris and 15/11 (h) v Ivory Coast in Lens) – Played the full match against Sweden, and scored in the 2-1 win. Only played 45 minutes in the friendly with Ivory Coast.
Jesse Lingard, Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford – England (11/11 (h) v Scotland in London and 15/11 (h) v Spain in London) – Lingard was an unused substitute against Scotland, but played the full 90 minutes against Spain. Rooney played the full 90 minutes against Scotland, registering an assist in the 3-0 win, before withdrawing from the squad due to a knee injury. Rashford was limited to just 23 minutes off the bench against Spain.

Middlesbrough

Aitor Karanka will hope that both Gaston Ramirez and Cristhian Stuani arrive back from their long flight from South America with no issues, and with ‘Boro hosting Chelsea on Sunday, that extra day of preparation should increase their chances of featuring from the start, if selected, against the Blues.

Brad Guzan – United States (12/11 (h) v Mexico in Columbus and 16/11 (a) v Costa Rica in San Jose) – Played 50 minutes as a substitute against Mexico, and the full 90 minutes in the 4-0 defeat to Costa Rica.
Calum Chambers – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 win over Italy, providing the assist for Jack Stephens’ late winner. Was an unused substitute for the 3-2 defeat to France.
Marten de Roon – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Played two minutes as a substitute against Luxembourg.
Gaston Ramirez and Cristhian Stuani – Uruguay (10/11 (h) v Ecuador in Montevideo and 15/11 (a) v Chile in Santiago) – Ramirez came on as a substitute in both matches, playing 28 minutes against Ecuador, and 25 minutes in the 3-1 defeat to Chile. Stuani played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 win over Ecuador but was an unused substitute against Chile.
Viktor Fischer – Denmark (11/11 (h) v Kazakhstan in Copenhagen and 15/11 (a) v Czech Republic in Mladá Boleslav) – Was an unused substitute against Kazakhstan, before playing the full 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic.

Southampton

Dusan Tadic may have broken his nose during Serbia’s 1-1 draw with Wales, but the midfielder appears to have a good chance of being available to face Liverpool on Saturday, even if it means he has to wear a protective mask.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will also need to be checked after picking up a knock on international duty with Denmark, while Ryan Bertrand failed to play any part in England’s matches due to a knock.

Maya Yoshida – Japan (11/11 (h) v Oman in Kashima and 15/11 (h) v Saudi Arabia in Saitama) – Played 78 minutes in the first match, and the full 90 minutes in the second.
Jose Fonte – Portugal (13/11 (h) v Latvia in São João da Venda) – 90 minutes.
Ryan Bertrand – England (11/11 (h) v Scotland in London and 15/11 (h) v Spain in London) – Failed to play a part in either match.
Virgil van Dijk and Jordy Clasie – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Van Dijk played all 180 minutes. Clasie was limited to just 75 minutes as a substitute in the friendly against Belgium.
Steven Davis – Northern Ireland (11/11 (h) v Azerbaijan in Belfast and 15/11 (h) v Croatia in Belfast) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 4-0 win over Azerbaijan, and 45 minutes in the friendly with Croatia.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – Denmark (11/11 (h) v Kazakhstan in Copenhagen and 15/11 (a) v the Czech Republic in Mladá Boleslav) – Was an unused substitute against Kazakhstan, before withdrawing from the squad due to a slight knock.
James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Ward-Prowse played the full match against Italy and 25 minutes as a substitute against France. Redmond also played the full 90 minutes in the first match, but only nine minutes as a substitute in the second.
Sofiane Boufal – Morocco (12/11 (h) v Ivory Coast in Marrakech and 15/11 (h) v Togo in Marrakech) – Played 86 minutes before being substituted against Ivory Coast, and was then named among the substitutes for the match with Togo.
Dusan Tadic – Serbia (12/11 (a) v Wales in Cardiff and 15/11 (a) v Ukraine in Kharkiv) – Played the full 90 minutes in Wales, despite appearing to suffer a broken nose. Subsequently, he sat out the 2-0 friendly defeat to Ukraine.

Stoke City

Glenn Whelan will need to be assessed after picking up a hamstring problem for the Republic of Ireland, with the midfielder now in a race against time to prove his fitness for Saturday’s home clash with Bournemouth.

Mark Hughes won’t have been best pleased to see Marko Arnautovic complete the full 90 minutes in Austria’s friendly against Slovakia on Tuesday night, though, having already played the full match against the Republic of Ireland three days earlier.

Bruno Martins Indi – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Was an unused substitute in both matches.
Joe Allen – Wales (12/11 (h) v Serbia in Cardiff) – 90 minutes.
Glenn Whelan and Jon Walters – Republic of Ireland (12/11 (a) v Austria in Vienna) – Whelan was forced off after 24 minutes with a hamstring problem. Walters played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 win.
Ramadan Sobhi – Egypt (13/11 (h) v Ghana in Borg El Arab) – Came on as a half-time substitute in the 2-0 win.
Marko Arnautovic – Austria (12/11 (h) v Republic of Ireland in Vienna and 15/11 (h) v Slovakia in Vienna) – 180 minutes.
Mame Biram Diouf – Senegal (12/11 (a) v South Africa in Pietersburg) – Came off the bench to play 30 minutes.
Wilfried Bony – Ivory Coast (12/11 (a) v Morocco in Marrakech and 15/11 (a) v France in Lens) – Limited to just 17 minutes off the bench in the goalless draw with Morocco, and then didn’t feature in the friendly against France. There are unconfirmed reports of an ankle problem.

Sunderland

Lamine Kone could be slightly fatigued having played 180 minutes for Ivory Coast, with the second match coming on Tuesday night. Duncan Watmore and Wahbi Khazri both found the net over the break to strengthen their bids for the roles out wide, although Khazri was dismissed against Mauritania for violent conduct which may impact on David Moyes’ selection.

Jordan Pickford – England (11/11 (h) v Scotland in London and 15/11 (h) v Spain in London) – Was an unused substitute in both matches.
John O’Shea – Republic of Ireland (12/11 (a) v Austria in Vienna) – Was an unused substitute.
Lamine Kone – Ivory Coast (12/11 (a) v Morocco in Marrakech and 15/11 (a) v France in Lens) – 180 minutes.
Paddy McNair – Northern Ireland (11/11 (h) v Azerbaijan in Belfast and 15/11 (h) v Croatia in Belfast) – Played nine minutes off the bench against Azerbaijan, before playing the full 90 minutes in the 3-0 defeat to Croatia.
Lynden Gooch – United States (12/11 (h) v Mexico in Columbus and 16/11 (a) v Costa Rica in San Jose) – Was limited to 20 minutes off the bench in the 4-0 defeat to Costa Rica.
Wahbi Khazri – Tunisia (11/11 (a) v Libya in Algiers and 15/11 (h) v Mauritania in Gabès) – Scored the only goal from the penalty spot against Libya, playing 83 minutes before being replaced. But was sent off after 58 minutes in the goalless draw with Mauritania.
Duncan Watmore – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Played 18 minutes as a substitute in the first match, and the full 90 minutes against France, scoring in the 3-2 defeat.

Swansea City

Sung-Yeung Ki faces limited preparation time having played for South Korea on Tuesday, but given he sat out their first match, he should be okay to face Everton on Saturday. Defender Alfie Mawson made his debut for England U21s against France, while Bob Bradley will have been happy to see Gylfi Sigurdsson sit out Iceland’s friendly with Malta on Tuesday.

Lukasz Fabianski – Poland (11/11 (a) v Romania in Bucharest and 14/11 (h) v Slovenia in Wroclaw) – Played all 90 minutes against Romania, but was an unused substitute in the friendly against Slovenia.
Kristoffer Nordfeldt – Sweden (11/11 (a) v France in Paris and 15/11 (a) v Hungary in Budapest) – Was an unused substitute in Paris, but played the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 friendly victory over Hungary.
Stephen Kingsley – Scotland (11/11 (a) v England in London) – Was an unused substitute.
Neil Taylor – Wales (12/11 (h) v Serbia in Cardiff) – 90 minutes.
Alfie Mawson – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Was an unused substitute against Italy but played the full 90 minutes against France.
Leroy Fer – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Was a late call-up but was an unused substitute against Luxembourg.
Sung-yeung Ki – South Korea (11/11 (h) v Canada in Cheonan and 15/11 (h) v Uzbekistan in Seoul) – Didn’t feature in the friendly against Canada but played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
Gylfi Sigurdsson – Iceland (12/11 (a) v Croatia in Zagreb and 15/11 (a) v Malta in Ta’Qali) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 defeat to Croatia, but sat out the friendly with Malta.

Tottenham Hotspur

Mauricio Pochettino will be concerned over the fitness of Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen, with the goalkeeper picking up a knock while away with France, while Eriksen has suffered a hip injury.

Vincent Janssen suffered concussion while playing for Holland, and is also a doubt for Saturday’s home encounter against West Ham. Harry Kane was released from the England squad to work on his fitness, though, and should be fine to lead the line for Spurs this weekend.

There are also social media reports that Danny Rose continues to be troubled by a foot problem following his withdrawal late on for England against Spain.

Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko – France (11/11 (h) v Sweden in Paris and 15/11 (h) v Ivory Coast in Lens) – Lloris played the full 90 minutes against Sweden, but didn’t feature against Ivory Coast due to a slight knock. Sissoko also completed 90 minutes against Sweden, but then played 45 minutes in the goalless draw with Ivory Coast.
Jan Vertonghen – Belgium (09/11 (a) v Holland in Amsterdam and 13/11 (h) v Estonia in Brussels) – Played all 180 minutes.
Kevin Wimmer – Austria (12/11 (h) v Republic of Ireland in Vienna and 15/11 (h) v Slovakia in Vienna) – Played 78 minutes in the 2-1 defeat to Republic of Ireland, and was then limited to just six minutes off the bench against Slovakia.
Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, Eric Dier and Harry Kane – England (11/11 (h) v Scotland in London and 15/11 (h) v Spain in London) – Walker played the full match against Scotland, and registered an assist in the 3-0 win, before being rested against Spain. Rose started both matches, playing 90 minutes against Scotland, where he also provided an assist, before playing 79 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Spain. Dier played all 180 minutes, while Kane was an unused substitute against Scotland, before being released from the squad to work on his fitness with Tottenham.
Harry Winks – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Was an unused substitute against Italy, but played 65 minutes in the 3-2 defeat to France.
Son Heung-min – South Korea (11/11 (h) v Canada in Cheonan and 15/11 (h) v Uzbekistan in Seoul) – Didn’t feature in the 2-0 friendly victory against Canada, but played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
Christian Eriksen – Denmark (11/11 (h) v Kazakhstan in Copenhagen and 15/11 (a) v Czech Republic in Mladá Boleslav) – Played the full 90 minutes against Kazakhstan, and scored twice in the 4-1 win, before missing the friendly with Czech Republic due to a hip injury.
Vincent Janssen – Holland (09/11 (h) v Belgium in Amsterdam and 13/11 (a) v Luxembourg in Luxembourg City) – Started against Belgium, but was forced off after just 27 minutes due to concussion.

Watford

Christian Kabasele will need to be assessed after picking up a knock while on international duty for Belgium. Watford’s African contingent should have arrived back in England at the start of the week, increasing their chances of being fit to start against Leicester City on Saturday.

Christian Kabasele – Belgium (09/11 (a) v Holland in Amsterdam and 13/11 (h) v Estonia in Brussels) – Played all 90 minutes in the friendly against Holland but didn’t feature against Estonia due to a knock.
Valon Behrami – Switzerland (13/11 (h) v Faroe Islands in Lucerne) – Played the full 90 minutes and registered an assist in the 2-0 win.
Adlene Guedioura – Algeria (12/11 (a) v Nigeria in Uyo) – Was an unused substitute.
Nordin Amrabat – Morocco (12/11 (h) v Ivory Coast in Marrakech and 15/11 (h) v Togo in Marrakech) – Played the full 90 minutes against Ivory Coast, before being named among the substitutes against Togo.
Odion Ighalo – Nigeria (12/11 (h) v Algeria in Uyo) – Was an unused substitute.

West Bromwich Albion

James McClean scored Republic of Ireland’s winner over Austria but was forced off with a recurrence of an ongoing back problem and will need to be assessed ahead of Monday’s match with Burnley.

Salomon Rondon didn’t link up with the Venezuela squad due to a hamstring injury and was a doubt for the clash against the Clarets but has since been declared available by Tony Pulis in Thursday’s press conference.

Allan Nyom – Cameroon (12/11 (h) v Zambia in Limbé) – 90 minutes.
Brendan Galloway – England U21 (10/11 (h) v Italy in Southampton and 14/11 (a) v France in Bondoufle) – Played the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 win over Italy, but was an unused substitute against France.
Jonny Evans, Gareth McAuley and Chris Brunt – Northern Ireland (11/11 (h) v Azerbaijan in Belfast and 15/11 (h) v Croatia in Belfast) – Evans played all 180 minutes, and claimed an assist in the 4-0 win over Azerbaijan. McAuley played the full match against Azerbaijan, and scored in the 4-0 win, before playing 45 minutes in the friendly with Croatia. Brunt also played 90 minutes in the first match and 45 in the second and registered a goal and an assist in the 4-0 win over Azerbaijan.
James McClean – Republic of Ireland (12/11 (a) v Austria in Vienna) – Played 85 minutes before being substituted after picking up a slight knock. Scored the only goal in the 1-0 victory.
Darren Fletcher and James Morrison – Scotland (11/11 (a) v England in London) – Fletcher played all 90 minutes, while Morrison was replaced after 66 minutes in the 3-0 defeat.
Hal Robson-Kanu – Wales (12/11 (h) v Serbia in Cardiff) – Played 68 minutes and set up Gareth Bale’s goal in the 1-1 draw.

West Ham United

Slaven Bilic will have been happy to see Andre Ayew get 90 minutes under his belt as he looks to increase his match sharpness, but he would have preferred Dimitri Payet to have seen a bit less action while representing France.

Winston Reid failed to link up with the New Zealand squad due to a hamstring problem and remains a slight doubt for Saturday’s trip to Spurs.

Darren Randolph – Republic of Ireland (12/11 (a) v Austria in Vienna) – 90 minutes.
Havard Nordtveit – Norway (11/11 (a) v Czech Republic in Prague) – Was an unused substitute.
Aaron Cresswell – England (11/11 (h) v Scotland in London and 15/11 (h) v Spain in London) – Was a late call-up to the squad, and was handed his senior debut against Spain, playing 11 minutes as a substitute.
Cheikhou Kouyate – Senegal (12/11 (a) v South Africa in Pietersburg) – 90 minutes.
Sofiane Feghouli – Algeria (12/11 (a) v Nigeria in Uyo) – Played 10 minutes as a substitute.
Dimitri Payet – France (11/11 (h) v Sweden in Paris and 15/11 (h) v Ivory Coast in Lens) – Played all 180 minutes, and registered a goal and an assist in the 2-1 win over Sweden.
Andre Ayew – Ghana (13/11 (a) v Egypt in Borg El Arab) – 90 minutes.

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  1. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Here is how I sit going in this week, 1ft 1.5m in the bank

    Pickford
    Pieters McAuley Stones
    Firms Gundongan Sanchez Hazard
    Lukaku Aggy Austin

    Grant Holebas Routledge 4.0m

    Anything to look at bar Haz potentail Inj(which looks ok now), plan is to get a punty 5.5m ish replacement for Routledge if Haz is ruled out

    Thoughts welcomed!!

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Im thinking also Gundongan to Snoddy?

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I mean you could do Gundo to Snoddy but considering the quality difference between the two teams I wouldn't

        1. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah im struggling to bring myself to do it, I just get the feeling gundon was a short term thing and wont be consistent, snoddy plays a lot more attacking so his game should provide more... Tough one

          1. Thomas Magnum
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I always think it's easier to downgrade than to upgrade. So on the logic i'd keep Gundo and if he becomes like Capoue and goes quite then downgrade to Snoddy maybe?

  2. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Whose the best 5.1 Mid currently thinking Matic, anyone else worth it like the Burnley guy Gud.....?
    And should I keep or sell Lovren
    Current defense: Alonso Evans Lovren VVD 4.0

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Losing lovren wouldnt be a huge loss considering liverpools lack of clean sheets but only on a free..
      5.1 mid is prob a non playing mid? Matic is fine..

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Forgot to mention I'm on a WC.
        And cheers

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Holeboas?

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I feel I may have missed his value

  3. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play Mustafi (MUN A) or Williams (SWA H)?

    Currently on Williams and plan on ditching Mustafi next week!

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Williams

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Williams easily

    3. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Play Williams. But don't ditch Mustafi for a Chelsea defender next week if you plan on doing that. If you don't get a Chelsea defender this week rather wait out the matches against Spurs & City.

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

    Was going to transfer Chadli in for Antonio this gameweek, but now unsure, probably the same for a lot of people.

    Will he start or not? That is my main concern.

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      We wont know for sure before the deadline so the risk is all yours...

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nobody knows the answer to that I'm afraid.

  5. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is anyone looking to get rid of Sanchez or Aguero or even both for the Christmas period?
    Many other teams have better fixtures with the probability of lesser rotation.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not Aguero

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I don't own Costa, looking at the fixtures & form Costa could easily outscore Aguero from GW15-19.

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No, Just no....

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Not even Sanchez? Ozil & Walcott could actually be better value, specially if Sanchez is shifted to the right wing.

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'll be selling Aguero in a couple of weeks. I'll bring him back about 10 gw's later all being well. I feel it will improve my team distributing the wealth and if I'm lucky with injuries I can swap that striker spot around for someone with a better fixture. That's the plan anyway.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Was hoping someone would say that. I actually feel Costa/Kane could easily outscore him during the Christmas period. And you're right it actually helps to strengthen your team elsewhere. Might not be a bad idea to even have two 6m defenders now.

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yep and if you see were the Liverpool fixture is Aguero will probably miss a game around that. Ibra will be a good replacement then too. It all works out fine imo. A good striker like Kane, Costa or Ibra with a better fixture than Kun has to try and match him, but with the added bonus of having Toby in my squad rather than a 4.0 def.
          There's only 1 or 2 dodgy weeks I think and it takes you right up till February when Kun will be essential once again.

          1. Karan_G14
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            He can also miss one from 7/12 to 18/12, 4 fixtures in 11 days. Getting rid of him before the Chelsea game is a good idea they're anyways going to keep it tight away to City.

    4. Emp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      ye i am on point for a front 7 of haz kdb cout firm theo kane austen by gw 14

      1. Emp
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        already sold alexis planning to sell kun gw14 for kane for his purple fixture patch to fund allen to cout

        1. Karan_G14
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I honestly like your plan. And the extra money would also help you get premium defenders who have juicy fixtures over the Christmas period.

  6. jai1212
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Already did Sterling and Koscielny to Hazard and Evans for -4.
    Is it worth doing Shaqiri to Gundogan for a -8?

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Can you play someone decent over Shaqiri?

  7. Oh Mane Mane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you go for in nets this gameweek?

    Grant or Pickford?

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pick

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have same, currently on Pick

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pickford easy

  8. Dazzrb
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any hits worth taking?

    Foster
    Fuchs Stones Clyne
    Coutinho Hazard Mane Allen
    Augero Lukaku Austin

    Bench
    Jaku Zaha Holebas Amat

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't look like there's any pressing issues

  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    The telegraph say that Wenger might not put Sanchez in the squad to face Utd even though he is in 'good shape'. I will lose my s*** if that happens.

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Crazy talk

    2. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not possible if he's fit can't imagine resting your best player against a team who will park the bus and specially when you're fighting for the title. Won't be surprised if rests him for PSG.

  10. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Morning folks. Any big changes needed? Or GTG?

    Foster

    Kosc Rose Pieters

    Sanchez Walcott Coutinho Firmino Allen

    Kun Lukaku

    Sub: Pickford Evans Keane(!) Amat(!)

    1FT, 0.1ITB

  11. Jinkys Oars
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Bellerin?

    Alonso?
    Spurs defender?

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say either alonso or azpi

      1. Ginola14
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Get Alonso

  12. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Son > Chadli for a hit if fit?

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      All depends on who's more likely to play

  13. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    lallana and his "knocks" are killing me

    1. southernpacific
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed - Probs get in Snoddy then switch to Siggy later

  14. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bellerin and Wally to hazard and pieters
    Then I'll be confident with haz Sanchez and firm in the midfield

    1. Emp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldnt sell walcott

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        But surely hazard is an upgrade, Wally has let me down the last few weeks despite good fixtures

        1. Emp
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          id find another way to get hazzard, wally is superb value , whats hes bricked one game inlike 6 and hes let you down ?

  15. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Morning guys,

    Need a replacement for Bellerin as have Holebas and Amat who won't play as well. Other defenders are Evans and Alonso.

    Liverpool defender, even though they can't keep a clean sheet?

    Double up on West Brom?

    Too late to get a Stoke defender?

    Oh, it'll be for a hit too, so maybe having a non-starter this week might be the best option?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I've considering replacing him with pieters in order to get in hazard as stoke fixtures look good

    2. jai1212
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Someone like Fuchs maybe?

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      between pieters and lovren for me ... brunt is very good pick too but not sure about doubling up .

      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Brilliant. Thanks guys.

  16. Ginola14
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just seen that haz tweeted he was in training yesterday with a picture too, should be fine for the wk end

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just saw it as soon I read your post. This surely is some good news! 😀

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good good

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

      Good! I still regret going early on him though as I'll have to take -4 to replace others if they're definitively ruled out... very unusual for me to do so in an international break...

  17. BobGeldof
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Costa probably not gonna play this weekend?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nobody knows yet

  18. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning all!

    So stuck on what to do this week. A guarantee that Giroud will start the next 4 games would really help 🙂

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

      Morning Zlatan!

      Do you still have him..?

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

        * Him

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I do....for now

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

          I sold for Costa. Similar doubts to you, but went for it anyway. Fully expecting a YC this weekend.

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

            Think he'll be my captain this weekend, though - assuming he's fit.

            I'll check out YMA's community post before deciding though!

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      More chances to be on bench than him starting.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        For sure

    3. Ginola14
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Haha you've got more chance of a guarantee from a 2nd hand car salesman than wenger

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

      Morning Andy

      Me too... awaiting Liverpool (Lallana) and Chelsea (Costa) pressers before deciding what to do!

      Unfortunately, Pulis was not particularly forthcoming on Chadli which rules him out for me, so I kind of need to see what happens next - might end up benching an injured Lallana and doing Costa --> Kane if Costa is ruled out. That feels better, intuitively, to me, so I'm kind of hoping dirty Diego is out for a while. Will have to wait til tomorrow either way!

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sounds like Lallana is out.

        Chadli will probably play but it's a shame not to have gotten better news.

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah. Really need to get the full picture before deciding what to do - if Costa is ruled in/out seems to be the main decider for whether I replace or ignore Lallana.

          Chadders I'd say is too much of a gamble - coming back from a knee injury isn't something which is conducive to a confident pick, especially after what Pulis said.

          Is your LDN trip all booked up now btw, mate?

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yup all sorted now. Just have to work out how to get there from Bristol (i.e whether I want to fork out for the train or not).

            Hotel booked, and hopefully no tube strikes 🙂

            Thanks again for the help

            1. Individual
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Doesn't look like there's any issues with the unions... currently

              Ahh you're getting the ferry to Brizzle?

              I went to Bristol Uni so I did a lot of back and forth - National Express is fine tbh, takes about 2.5 hours to get to Victoria from Briz. Trains end up at Paddington and take 90 mins or so but is a fair bit pricier than the coach!

              Both end points are fine for you to get to Canary Wharf (assuming that's where you've booked in?) - from Victoria you can get the district or circle (yellow or green for London casuals) to Monument/Tower Hill then get the DLR; from Paddy get the Bakerloo (poo brown) then swap at Waterloo to the Jubilee (grey)

              🙂

              1. andy85wsm
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                • 15 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Flying into Bristol to see family first, grew up near there so know it well.

                National Express is almost as much as the train! Mega bus cheaper but 3 hours+ 🙁

                1. Individual
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Oh really? Lots of my family live around bridgeyate and soundwell (dad's from Briz) so I love the place, plus I went to uni there so lots of good memories. Had to come back to London for job, though!

                  Yeah I'm not too shocked. Mega bus is alright I suppose, I've done it a few times, not too dissimilar to NE; depends how pushed for money/time you are really! I tended to get the train if I'd been good that semester and not p*ssed it up the wall, and the mega bus if I was really scrimping/living off baked beans til I went home for the holidays hehe

    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Andy - are you able to confirm if the FCB article submitted yesterday at approx. 8am has been received?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I am not but I'm sure it was 🙂

        I'll message Jonty and he can let you know if it needs to be resubmitted

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks mate 🙂

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Looking to sort that as well as YMA's captaincy article this afternoon.

            1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Cool - thanks 🙂

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

    Anybody know when Stoke presser is happening?

    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Will be tomorrow

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

        Cheers Hassel

  20. BobGeldof
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Yeah..Costa is giving me a headache..of course if I sell him he will start and score...causing me to tear my own eyebrows off

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

      Why would you sell him?

      1. BobGeldof
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        It's the only way I could bring Hazard in really

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Have to see what Conte says tomorrow. If he's injured, it's an easy switch out to anybody due to his price.

      More of a headache is the mid-range players like Lallana getting injured without a clear substitute...

      1. BobGeldof
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've a feeling nobody will know until Saturday

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Think Conte will confirm as they will ask about him, given the fact that it was news that he left the Spain squad.

    3. evilfish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He might be easy to ship out but not so to get back in again. I bought him for 9.7. I think I'd rather Capoue came on as sub than to take a -4 and lose all that TV.

  21. Rex Adam
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play 2 -

    1. Gundog (palace A)
    2. Allen (Bou H)
    3. Austin (Liv H)

    Thanks

  22. McQueen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Probably already been posted but nice seeing Hazard train yesterday. 😉

    https://twitter.com/hazardeden10

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Look down

  23. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard posted this picture on twitter. He is fit to play

    https://mobile.twitter.com/hazardeden10/status/799178533906055169

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Timing

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Look up

  24. Mini Mane Mo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Klopp on Lallana: "With Adam we don't know yet exactly. We haven't done a scan until now. It will be close. Hopefully not too serious."

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play Cech or Pickford this gw?

    1. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Have the same question, but am playing Kone also. So I am leaning towards Cech.

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pickford

  26. Deece
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Season going down the pan. Taking a risk with basically nothing on the bench. How am I looking for this week?

    Foster
    Williams Evans Fuchs
    Haz Sanchez Coutinho Firmino Walcott
    Austin Aguero

    3-5-2

  27. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is it too late to enter the FFS cup?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

  28. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of walcott starting on Saturday?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      100% I'd say

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Slight doubt is that his wife is due apparently - will have to see. Probably fine.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        She's due? Wife (c) then

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          (c) section?

  29. Erez Avni
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any news about Lallana, Costa & Hazard?

    I have all three.... 🙁

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Me too!

      Wait and see what Conte says about Costa tomorrow before making any decisions, but it seems like Lallana is definitely out.

      1. Erez Avni
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate!

        what do you say about pedro for lallana?

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes I've seen this being mentioned - depends what you have in terms of Chelsea cover already, they have Boro but then they have 2 slightly more tough games before their fixtures slacken again. I'd also be worried about Willian replacing Pedro in the long run, so I'm unsure about that.

          See what Conte says tomorrow about Costa first, then decide what you want to do - it really depends on what your team is looking like other than the three injured amigos.

  30. BobGeldof
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is it madness not to have Hazard this week?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not at all

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No.. Plenty of other options that could outscore him.

    3. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No. Middlesborough can be quite tight when in the mood.

      1. Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        They will miss Friend

    4. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      nope but it is better to have top scoring fpl player.of the season in.your team

    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No, and has a couple of ropier fixtures after this week

    6. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, most of us on FFS got swept up in the zeitgeist and got him in for Sanchez early (cf. price rises and #flaggate) but he's got 1 decent fixture then 2 not-so-decent ones before finally getting the good run.

      OK to not have for now fo sho.