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Toby Alderweireld misses out as Mauricio Pochettino switches from 3-4-2-1 to 4-3-2-1 for Tottenham’s win over Burnley. Southampton’s Cedric Soares recovers from illness as Claude Puel continues to rotate with abandon, while Daniel Sturridge emerges from the bench to play a key role in Liverpool’s Merseyside derby win.

After rolling out Part One yesterday, here’s the lowdown on the remaining ten teams.

Everton

Starting XI: Stekelenburg (Robles 64), Coleman, Williams, Funes Mori, Baines, McCarthy (Barry 46), Gueye, Lennon, Barkley, Valencia (Calvert-Lewin 72), Lukaku.

  • Ronald Koeman was forced into making one change from the team that beat Arsenal 2-1 for the Merseyside derby, with Ramiro Funes Mori replacing the suspended Phil Jagielka.
  • Funes Mori partnered Ashley Williams at the heart of the Everton defence, while elsewhere, Koeman rolled out a 4-3-3 formation, with James McCarthy, Idrissa Gueye and Ross Barkley forming the three-man midfield.
  • Koeman was forced into making a change at half-time, with James McCarthy having to be replaced by Gareth Barry, who was back from his one-match ban, after picking up a knock. Everton’s second substitution was also an enforced one, with Maarten Stekelenburg replaced by Joel Robles just after the hour-mark. Koeman’s final change saw Dominic Calvert-Lewin take over from Enner Valencia on the right of the front three for the final 18 minutes.
  • Stekelenburg and McCarthy will need to be assessed ahead of the Boxing Day trip to the King Power Stadium, with Robles and Barry the obvious replacements should they be ruled out. Jagielka will be back following his suspension to challenge Funes Mori for his spot in central defence. Koeman may also consider making a change out wide, with Calvert-Lewin, Kevin Mirallas and Gerard Deulofeu alternatives to Aaron Lennon and Valencia.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Klavan, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Lallana (Can 81), Mane, Origi (Sturridge 81), Firmino.

  • Jurgen Klopp named an unchanged starting XI from the one that beat Middlesbrough for the trip to Goodison Park.
  • Joel Matip missed out again due to an ankle injury, so Ragnar Klavan kept his berth alongside Dejan Lovren in central defence. Divock Origi continue as the central striker, although he and Roberto Firmino did regularly switch positions throughout the match.
  • With the match remaining goalless, Klopp turned to the fit-again Emre Can and Daniel Sturridge, with Adam Lallana and Origi making way in straight swaps.
  • While Klavan performed well on Monday night, Matip is expected to come straight back into the side against Stoke City if he’s fully recovered from his ankle injury. Can could also push for a recall if place of Georginio Wijnaldum, while Sturridge’s impact of the bench will see him push for a start in attack over the busy festive period.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Central Striker

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Cedric, Yoshida, van Dijk, Bertrand; Reed (Davis 46); Redmond, Clasie, Hojbjerg, Boufal (Tadic 62); Rodriguez (Long 90).

  • Saints boss Claude Puel made six changes from the side that drew 0-0 against Stoke City for the trip to Bournemouth, with Cedric Soares, Maya Yoshida, Jordy Clasie, Harrison Reed, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Jay Rodriguez replacing Cuco Martina, Jose Fonte, Oriol Romeu, Steven Davis, James Ward-Prowse and Shane Long.
  • Those changes saw Southampton line up in more of a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Reed operating in the defensive midfield role. Cedric and Yoshida slotted in at right-back and centre-back respectively, while Clasie and Hojbjerg combined in central midfield. Rodriguez was stationed as the lone striker.
  • Puel decided to change things at half-time, though, with Davis brought on in place of Reed, seeing Saints switch back to their more accustomed 4-3-3. Dusan Tadic then took over from Sofiane Boufal on the right of the front three shortly after the hour-mark, with Puel’s final substitution seeing Shane Long provide some fresh legs in place of Rodriguez for the final few minutes.
  • The rotation we saw for this match raises some alarm bells given Southampton face Tottenham Hotspur on December 28, and then have two further matches in quick succession over the festive period. Cedric and Martina may continue to alternate at right-back, then, while Yoshida could get another start in one of those three matches in place of Fonte. Puel also has a host of options available to him in midfield, although Romeu appears likely to earn a recall against Spurs. After scoring twice at the weekend, Rodriguez may get the nod to start as the central striker, but he looks set to rotate with Long over the coming matches, while Tadic is a threat to both Boufal and Nathan Redmond.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks, Central Striker

Stoke City

Starting XI: Grant; Johnson, Shawcross, Martins Indi; Diouf, Whelan (Sobhi 90), Imbula, Pieters; Allen, Bojan (Adam 83); Walters.

  • Mark Hughes made three alterations for the home clash against Leicester City, with Bojan coming in for the suspended Marko Arnautovic, while Giannelli Imbula and Mame Biram Diouf started in place of Charlie Adam and Xherdan Shaqiri.
  • Those changes saw the Potters return to the 3-4-2-1 formation, with Diouf stationed at right wing-back. Imbula joined Glenn Whelan in central midfield, while Bojan and Joe Allen played in central attacking midfield roles behind lone striker Jon Walters.
  • After Jamie Vardy was sent off during the first-half, it was something of a surprise that Hughes only made his first substitution with seven minutes remaining, with Adam coming on in place of Bojan. That change allowed Imbula to operate slightly further forward in midfield. Ramadan Sobhi got a brief run-out late on in place of Whelan, as the Potters chased a late winner.
  • If Hughes sticks with the 3-4-2-1 for the trip to Anfield, he is unlikely to make too many personnel changes, with Adam and Shaqiri possibly pushing Imbula and Bojan for starting berths. If he switches back to a four-man defence, Diouf could possible drop out of the starting XI, allowing Shaqiri to earn a recall.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pickford; Love (Larsson 88), Kone, Djilobodji, Van Aanholt; Ndong, Denayer; Borini (Khazri 90), Januzaj (O’Shea 80), Anichebe; Defoe.

  • David Moyes made three changes for the home encounter against Watford, with Donald Love coming in for the injured Billy Jones, while Didier Ndong returned from suspension to replace John O’Shea. The other alteration saw the fit-again Victor Anichebe recalled in place of the injured Jan Kirchhoff.
  • Those changes saw Sunderland return to a 4-2-3-1, with Ndong joining Jason Denayer at the base of midfield. Fabio Borini (right), Adnan Januzaj (No 10) and Anichebe (left) formed the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Jermain Defoe. In defence, Love slotted in at right-back.
  • With the Black Cats holding onto a slender 1-0 lead, Moyes introduced O’Shea in place of Januzaj, seeing Sunderland revert to more of a 5-4-1, with O’Shea slotting into central defence. Sebastian Larsson and Wahbi Khazri then provided fresh legs late on in place of Love and Borini in straight swaps.
  • With Sunderland travelling to Old Trafford on Boxing Day, Moyes may consider switching to a more defensive 5-4-1 formation. O’Shea could potentially earn a recall in central defence, then, with Januzaj making way due to the Belgian being ineligible to face his parent club. With the injury situation worsening at the Stadium of Light, Moyes looks to have few other senior players available to him. Javier Manquillo and Steven Pienaar could potentially return to contention if they recover from knocks.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Rangel, Mawson, Amat, Taylor; Fulton, Britton (Fer 70); Barrow (Borja Baston 59), Sigurdsson, Routledge (Montero 77); Llorente.

  • Bob Bradley only made one tweak for the trip to the Riverside, with Modou Barrow recalled in place of Jefferson Montero.
  • Barrow, who had been moved to the left flank in recent matches, started on the right against ‘Boro, with Wayne Routledge stationed on the opposite wing in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • Barrow was hooked just before the hour mark, though, with Borja Baston brought on in his place. Borja joined Fernando Llorente, forming a 4-4-2, with Gylfi Sigurdsson then stationed on the left of midfield, although he generally drifted infield. Leroy Fer was then called upon to replace Leon Britton at the base of midfield, with Bradley’s final substitution seeing Jefferson Montero come on for Routledge. Montero took up his usual position on the left wing, with Sigurdsson playing centrally, with no width really being offered down the right.
  • After another poor defensive display, there could be changes at the back for the Boxing Day clash against West Ham United. Jordi Amat’s spot appears the most at risk following a below-par performance against ‘Boro, while the Swans may also need the height of Mike van der Hoorn or Federico Fernandez, should he recover from a toe injury, to help deal with the aerial threat of Andy Carroll. Kyle Naughton may come into contention to replace Angel Rangel at right-back, while Montero could challenge Barrow and Routledge for the starting spots on the flanks. Changes are perhaps slightly less likely in midfield, although Fer and Jack Cork are viable alternatives to Britton and Jay Fulton.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Flanks

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose (Davies 77); Wanyama, Winks; Alli (Son Heung-min 73), Dembele (Sissoko 63), Eriksen; Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino made two alterations for the visit of Burnley to White Hart Lane, with Harry Winks replacing the injured Toby Alderweireld, while the fit-again Mousa Dembele came in for Moussa Sissoko.
  • Those changes saw Spurs line up in more of 4-3-2-1 formation, with Winks and Dembele playing slightly in front of holding midfielder Victor Wanyama, allowing Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli to play in central attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Harry Kane.
  • Pochettino’s first substitution saw Sissoko replace Dembele just after the hour-mark, seeing Tottenham switch to a 4-2-3-1, with the France international stationed on the right of the attacking midfield trio. Son Heung-min then replaced Alli on the opposite flank 10 minutes later, while after Danny Rose picked up a slight knock, Ben Davies was brought on in his place at left-back for the final 13 minutes.
  • Following back-to-back wins, Pochettino isn’t expected to make many changes for the trip to St Mary’s on Boxing Day. Alderweireld missed out with a minor back problem at the weekend, but should be fit to return against his former side. He could replace Eric Dier in central defence, then, unless Pochettino decides to go with a three-man backline. Winks may be in danger of dropping to the bench, with Sissoko a viable alternative in a 4-2-3-1. Son has come off the bench in both of the last two matches, though, and appears to have fallen down the pecking order somewhat. Rose picked up a knock to his thigh late on but will be expected to recover to face Southampton.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Kaboul (Janmaat 78), Prodl (Kabasele 31), Britos; Amrabat, Behrami, Capoue, Holebas; Ighalo, Deeney, Zuniga (Success 56).

  • Hornets head coach Walter Mazzarri made three changes for the trip to the Stadium of Light, with Valon Behrami, Juan Zuniga and Troy Deeney coming in for Adlene Guedioura, Jerome Sinclair and the injured Roberto Pereyra.
  • Behrami joined Etienne Capoue in central midfield in the 3-4-3 formation, with Zuniga and Odion Ighalo flanking central striker Deeney. Nordin Amrabat was stationed at right wing-back for the Hornets.
  • Mazzarri was forced into making a first-half substitution, though, after Sebastian Prodl was forced off with a knock. He was replaced by Christian Kabasele in the three-man backline. Isaac Success was then introduced before the hour-mark in place of Zuniga on the left of the front three. The final change saw Daryl Janmaat replace Younes Kaboul, seeing Watford switch to more of a 4-2-4 in search of a late equaliser.
  • Prodl is a doubt for the Boxing Day clash against Crystal Palace, so Kabasele could come into the side if Mazzarri sticks with a three-man backline. Likewise, Janmaat offers an alternative to Amrabat at right wing-back, although the Moroccan could also be used further forward. A switch to a four-man defence could see both Janmaat and Amrabat start, though. Success is another who could push for a recall on the opposite flank, while if Stefano Okaka recovers from a hamstring problem, he would also be in contention to start alongside Deeney in attack.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Right Wing-Back, Flanks

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson (Morrison 74), McAuley, Olsson, Nyom; Yacob, Fletcher; Brunt, Chadli (Leko 82), Phillips (Robson-Kanu 81); Rondon.

  • Tony Pulis made one adjustment from the side that beat Swansea City 3-1 for the home encounter against Man United, with Craig Dawson returning from suspension to replace James Morrison.
  • Dawson slotted into his usual position at right-back, with Allan Nyom switching over to left-back. That meant Chris Brunt returned to the position on the right of the attacking midfield trio in the 4-2-3-1, allowing Nacer Chadli to take up the No 10 role.
  • With the Baggies trailing 2-0, Pulis introduced Morrison in place of Dawson for the final 16 minutes, with Brunt then returning to left-back, and Nyom to right-back. Matt Phillips and Chadli then made way for Hal Robson-Kanu and Jonathan Leko, with Robson-Kanu (left) and Leko (right) flanking Morrison in the No 10 position.
  • Jonny Evans was thought to be close to a return last weekend, so he should have a good chance of being available for the Boxing Day trip to the Emirates following his calf problem. Should that be the case, he’d likely replace Jonas Olsson at centre-back, while Morrison may push for a recall in place of Chadli.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Attacking Midfield

West Ham United

Starting XI: Randolph; Kouyate, Reid, Ogbonna; Antonio, Noble, Obiang (Fernandes 46), Cresswell; Lanzini (Ayew 46), Carroll, Payet (Nordtveit 90).

  • Hammers boss Slaven Bilic named the same side that beat Burnley 1-0 for the visit of Hull City to the London Stadium.
  • Bilic rolled out the 3-4-2-1 once again, then, with Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini operating in the attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Andy Carroll.
  • But with the match goalless at the break, Bilic decided to introduce Edimilson Fernandes and Andre Ayew in place of Pedro Obiang and Lanzini in straight swaps. Havard Nordtveit was called upon late on to help hold onto the 1-0 lead.
  • Obiang picked up his fifth yellow card of the season on Saturday, so he’ll miss the trip to Swansea on Boxing Day due to suspension. Fernandes appears the obvious replacement, then, with Nordtveit and Lanzini perhaps other alternatives. Bilic may also consider handing Ayew a start against his former club, with Lanzini’s starting spot looking the most vulnerable.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

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  1. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone on here getting Mkhitaryan in this week?

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is he fit?

      1. Zlatan Time
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Back on boxing day vs Sunderland, looked class until he got injured

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I will at least monitor him till the end of this year tbf before bringing him in

    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Happy with Zlatan only. Not selling Sánchez, Hazard or Mané for him.

    4. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Too expensive until proven for me, not worth the risk, Ibra will do.

  2. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bayern v Leipzig tomorrow for the top of the table clash. How do you see the result going?

    1. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Leipzig, just to trigger other fans 😀

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        You think they could win @ Bayern though?

        1. Zlatan Time
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Why not, joint on points with Bayern

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

    Should I do Pedro > Walcott for a hit?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      nice move I think

  4. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    should I do Kane->Benteke

    then next week do Defoe-> Costa?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      for a hit

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        next week just do Kane to Costa I guess

  5. MR Penquin
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Over the next few couple of game weeks

    Mane - > Countino when fit
    Anichebe -> Grabban
    McAuley -> David Luiz

    This may not happen due to price Changes , Do not want Grabban , would like a playing forward.
    Would you spend the extra million from Mane to Countino differently?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      McAuley's Fixtures are nice
      keep anichebe don't get grabban
      get a united defender Valencia imo

  6. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Walcott for free, anyone?
    1 FT available

    Grant
    Holebas Friend Alonso
    Siggy Hazard Sanchez Phillips Eriksen
    Kane Ibra(c)

    Pickford Anichebe Amat Kingsley
    1 FT, 0.1 ITB

    1. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Take a look in the members area at Eriksens stats, I would keep.

  7. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Have 0.1ITB and 1FT.
    Any suggestions?

    Heaton - (Pickford)
    Alonso - McAuley - Holebas - (Smith) - (Amat)
    Phillips - Firmino - Hazard - Sanchez - (Marney)
    Ibra - Costa - Defoe

    Maybe get rid of Firmino or Defoe?

    1. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino to Sterling.

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

    If you had to Triple Captain one of these this week who would it be? Playing a half season £ ML so need to use it this week, BB next week.

    A) Ibra (SUN)

    B) Hazard (BOU)

    Sunderland have tightened up at the back as they usually park the bus against big teams and they will probably do that same at OT.
    Bournemouth have been pretty awful on the road and Hazard is due.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would go Zlatan, has the from AND the fixtures, and is at Old Traford. People though WBA would park the bus, and we beat them 2-0.

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

      How much are you behind? (Or ahead)

      Hazard more explosive on his day and if both score 1 Hazard will get you more points. But he is a higher risk due to his lack of output recently.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Zlatan for me

  9. Hasselbaink Forever
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'm struggling to decide on my cpatian for this week -

    Hazard (BOU)
    Sanchez (WBA)
    Ibra (SUN)

    I can see convincing arguments for each at the moment.....

    1. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra due to form

    2. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      All are as good as each other, Hazard you can argue doesn't have the FPL form but he's been looking good lately.

      I'd say look at your rivals and see if you need to gain ground do something different from them, if not then do the same or whatever your fancy.

  10. SuperDan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen or Lallana?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen

  11. Stig
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'm quite surprised there has been so little talk of Aguero? Or is it just everyone's assumption that he automatically comes back in?

    Personally I need a plan for him, which I'm working on. Most likely it will involve downgrading Payet to possibly Walcott and then either downgrading my 5th mid or Koscielny. This will enable me to do Kane to Aguero so since I will likely need 3 transfers I've not made any plans for Kane/Costa to Ibra like many have... I'll have saved 2FT next week and then probably bring Aguero in at home to Burnley (rather than his first week back away at Liverpool and also avoiding any hits)

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Most will likely drop Ibra for him unless he does well in the next few.
      In most cases it's only going to be 2 transfers. So either save a ft before he's back or take a -4 which seems to be the norm these days anyway.

    2. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's too expensive

      1. Stig
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        There's a reason he's expensive

  12. fameasser84
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys,

    1) Azipilicueta or Alonso? Fancy the latter due to attacking threat.
    2) Walcott or Sterling? Skewed towards Wally. I already have Sanchez but no city cover. Plus Sterling has rotation risk.
    3) De Roon, Clayton or Forshaw? Need to pick one because of price and fixtures. Which one is the most nailed on and most attacking? Forshaw?

    Thanks all!

  13. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra v Mane for the captaincy this week.

    Who would you choose?

    1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You

    2. kfreeman93
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra

    3. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra, effective ownership will be high

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Playing safe only gets you so far.

        1. Kered
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          This.. I love a good differential captain. Can't win if you follow the herd. All its good for is preventing you from falling behind..

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

      I've got both and going Ibra. Fewer goals/chances with no Coutinho and Firmino so poor (Lallana good I know). Mane can't do it on his own.

  14. Jimmy Boy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    After Boxing Day:
    Firmino > Walcott
    Pieters > Phil Jones

    worth a -4?

  15. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (pick)
    Alonso Holebas Cedric (amat, mc auley)
    Sanchez Hazard Payet Siggy (Whelan)
    Ibra (c) Origi (costa)
    0itb 1ft

    Any suggestions?
    Main concerns are rotation for Origi and Cedric, poor defensive returns and missing good fixtures for boro, palace, spurs and city.

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Also want a manoo defender really

  16. seaside
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    who is the obvious replacement for Firmino if you already have Alexis, Eden and Siggy? no cash in the bank...

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Keep or Lallana. Some are punting on Sterling.

    2. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen?

    3. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott around these parts or Eriksen if you dont already have him.
      Mhki is a good differential.
      Otherwise maybe Mane if your looking for a pool player.

    4. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No cash itb people!!
      Lallana seems obvious pick.
      Something more punty Jay Rod or Walters. Both probably OOP and Saints aren't going to have a lot of striker optopns in Jan. Austin injured & Boufal AFCON.

  17. FootballManiac
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    chances of origi starting the next game?

    1. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      98%

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      100%

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      50/50

  18. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Overall Rank
    GW 11 : 37k
    GW 17 : 316k
    Am I alone in this Bad Run?

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Went from 1.4 million to 1 million back down to 1.5 million.

      Not even sure what I've done wrong at this stage but ho hum. Got a few great scores, rank rose a little, got a few average scores, rank plummeted.

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Have you taken many hits?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not that bad ... all about captain choice now

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yea
        Failed Captain choices 5 out of this 6 GW's

    3. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      10k -> 190k in same time for me. Selling Sanchez then taking hits to get him back really cost me.

    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You are not

    5. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      275k to 985k.

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

    Afternoon all,

    Little advice on what I should be doing here, rank has slipped from 22k to 55k in the last few weeks;

    Heaton - Pickford
    Alonso - Alderweirald - Cedric - Holebas - Evans
    Hazard - Firmino - Walcott - Sigurdsson - De Roon
    Costa - Kane - Inhinacho

    2FT - 0.4m

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      nach and toby(if out ) to negredo/tekkers and azpi/valencia

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

        I think Alderweirald is likely to return, apparently he wasn't 'injured' last week, just didn't want to risk him

        Not sure I fancy Negredo either, it's quite thin on the ground when shopping outside the premier striker options

    2. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa to Ibra, Firmino to Lallana/Sterling. Kane to Costa/Aguero later. imo

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

        I would lose a lot of money if I sold Costa now (0.5m) so I'm willing to let him ride out his 1 game ban, I suspect a few players will be rested over the next few weeks anyway.

        Firmino to Lallana is tempting. Are we assuming Lallana is nailed for now

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

      Still have Nacho? Oh dear... get rid of him!

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

        Hull next...even if he gets 20 minutes I'd still fancy him to get a hat trick

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          20 goals may be also ? c'mon man

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

            Okay, okay a hat trick is ambitious, but the point about playing against Hull is still valid surely?

  20. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is Tadic back on pens?

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting. I'd say so

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      will he even play? i think bertrand will be on penos

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Really? I think Tadic will play.. he has great stats apart from the final product. He creates alot of chances and gets forward alot. Can't see him being dropped so easily

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          look at his minutes this season / even last year
          something with his fitness

          1. Kered
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Yea he gets subbed around the 70th minute mark. But he was also injured for a period of time

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic is damaged goods sense Mane and Pelle left the club

    4. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys, I'm just trying to work out if it's worth keeping him or Mata in a draft league. Getting rid of one.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Get rid of Mata imo.

        1. Pochecinno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers Jazz

  21. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Current Team

    Grant
    Amat Toby Azpi
    De Roon Haz(C) Lallana Sanchez Phillips
    Defoe Ibra

    Pickford McAuley Costa Lenihan

    1.3 ITB

    Have I got enough there or is anything worth taking a hit for?

    Thanks !

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      no hits for me. I would play McCauley over Amat though as higher chance of attacking returns and don't think either will keep a CS

  22. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Does anybody think Rooney will end his goal drought shortly?
    Or will he ever score again?

    1. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He is finished. As an FPL prospect as well as an Premier League player.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know about that Poch
        I thought he played well against WBA he got some chances and linked up with Zlatan
        It would not surprise me at all if we seen posts on here in a few weeks saying why did i not get Rooney instead of Ibra
        I think if he got that goal it might open the flood gates for him United look like they are at the edge of turning things around

        1. Pochecinno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          In his day he was no doubt a class player so it is not surprising that he will continue to produce moments of brilliance.

          In general, though, he has become liability for both United and England.

          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Liability is a bit harsh he is still a good man to have on the team he is not Fellini
            I just think he is due

            1. Pochecinno
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Haha. I actually think Fellaini is a great squad player for United. I think he is very underrated by United fans.

              Rooney is a good squad player to have but him taking up a starting place means better players have to sit out. This is why I think he's a liability. It showed most in the Euros when other players were being played out of position just to accommodate him.

        2. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He's been playing OK recently but massively lacks that quality. No way near the player he was.

  23. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My players this week are facing:
    Middlesbrough
    West Ham
    Palace
    Bournemouth
    West Brom
    Stoke Sunderland
    Man U

    Surely I'm in for a good week? Surely?

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      or not

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It doesn't work like that and you know it

  24. Tim
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hello chaps. Where can I find the captain poll? Thanks

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Should be visible on PC. If you're on mobile, press that 3 dotted drop down on the top right and scroll down.

  25. Rawslang
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone tell me when I will be able to see the cup draw?? Thanks

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sometime midweek I'd say.

      1. Rawslang
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  26. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino> Walcott -4?

    Yay or nay

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not for a hit. neigh

      1. Cojiro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Cojiro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      any other takers?

    3. 1314
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      no one can be sure who will score higher, but I would do that

  27. Drastic
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Stupid question, but when do we get to know wich team we're facing in the cup next week?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Next week 🙂

  28. Defoenitely
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Good idea to replace Eriksen with De Bruyne, Sigurdsson with Walcott and Costa with Ibra for a -8?

    Heaton (Grant)

    Alonso / Holebas / Rose (Daniels) (Van De Hoorn)

    Sigurdsson / Mane / Hazard / Eriksen / Zaha

    Origi / Costa (Barnes)

    1 FT, 3.2 ITB, Wildcard played

  29. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino to Sanchez for free?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    3. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      yep

    4. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      no question

  30. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kane-Payet-Mcauley/Lovren to Ibra-Wally-Alonso for -4? Yes or No? Thanks.

    1. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      yes. Lovren

      1. Laurel and Vardy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Lovren has Stoke at Anfield though...

        1. Baz
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Had lovren a while. never confident he would keep cleanie. mccauly big goal threat - as with alonso

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

      Just Kane to Ibra and save one FT.

    3. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lovren 2 consecutive clean sheets dont get shot now. Nice transfers