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Lincoln City’s shock FA Cup win over Burnley has handed Fantasy managers an extra match to plan for ahead of Gameweek 28, with the Clarets’ visit to Liverpool now guaranteed.

One of only eight sides set to offer us a fixture in each of the next three Gameweeks, Jurgen Klopp’s men also face a favourable trip to Leicester City next Monday evening.

With the Alexis Sanchez exodus in full flow after Arsenal clinched a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday night, thus depriving the Gunners of matches in Gameweek 26 and 28, we put the Merseysiders midfield options under the microscope.

First up, we’ll look at how Klopp’s attack is performing when compared with both the rest of the top-flight and their own season averages.

We then monitor the displays of their midfielders over each players’ respective last six matches, looking for signs of form at a time when many are turning to Sadio Mane on the back of his two-goal haul against Spurs last time out.

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  1. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    @BenDinnery
    The Times report Wenger has given Mesut Ozil some additional time off in an attempt to help ease an ongoing back problem [spasm]. #AFC

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Taking him out of the firing line more like

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Ongoing attitude problem*

    3. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Certainly looks to be lacking in the spine department...

  2. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    I just don't know why I haven't done my transfers yet, when I know what I am gonna do and with no price fall/rise I just don't know why I am not hitting the button

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Well if prices aren't changing then you might as well wait as long as possible for additional info.

      I know what I'm likely to do but until prices start moving I'll wait a bit longer

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Boring transfers maybe? 😉

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Best way to do it, any play can get injured training or pick up a bug etc. Transfer as late as possible if you can help it

  3. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Goooooooooood morning!

    How are we all?

    1. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Good morning colleagues (I'm a home worker), anyone see the game last night etc etc

  4. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Any insight as to whether Arsenal will have a DGW on or before GW34?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Only likely if they loss to Lincoln, Cup SF would be played on the weekend of GW34.

      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        hmmm thanks, still deciding what to do with sanchez, will get rid if this is the case

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          see my reply to post below

  5. OzilFozzil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Amat, Ledley (bench fodder) > A.Robertson, G. Barry (no hits)

    Would mean keeping both Sanchez and Ibra on the bench but being able to field 11 for the blanks!

    Yay or Nay?

    1. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Actually this is for a hit 🙁

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I don't think I ever want to bring in Gareth Barry, let alone for a hit

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Hahaha fair enough...

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Fer/Morrison maybe better?

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      not for a hit, i've been if'ing and am'ing on whether to keep both big hitters all week, currently planning to do Sanchez to Mane, as my GW26 and GW28 teams look to weak with both benched.

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Im really worried about getting rid of the best scoring player in FPL more so since I have already missed the Mane price rise. I'd rather get rid of Zlat but there isn't anything very enticing at the moment... Already have Lukaku...
        Currently benching him and Zlat.

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I'd get did of Sanchez, Ibra's my GW27 captain (BOU), all day long.

          1. OzilFozzil
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            You got rid of Sanchez, or did you never have him?

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              Got him for now, still if'ing and am'ing but leaning towards

              Sanchez and Amat to Coleman and Mane

              over

              Kos and Amat to Coleman and Mawson

          2. OzilFozzil
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Sorry nvm just seen your comment above related to this...

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              no worries

    5. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'm going for Sterling, Ibra and Sanchez on my bench. Means I have to play Adam (Stoke) but can't bring myself to sell Sterling anymore when playing Sunderland next match.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Adam is a lot better option than Barry.

        For me the choose is

        Kos and Amat to Coleman and Mawson

        or

        Sanchez and Amat to Coleman and Mane

    6. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      2nd option. Coleman is important atm and Mane can compete with Sanchez's explosive potential

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        This

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          That's what i'm thinking, plus Mawson's got the hardest fixture of the season (che), so i'm planning to get him in the week after for the second blank.

  6. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    I didn't realize that the Chinese transfer windows was still open, if Rooney can still leave for China this month, so can others

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39044833

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Not sure why Rooney would leave this month when they are still on to win 3 cups

    2. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      there won't be many more moves. A lot of the teams (certainly the rich ones) are already maxed out on foreign players.

      I could definitely see Rooney going there. The only question is, will the quality be above him 😉

    3. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      There are a million reasons to leave, and only about 300000 reasons to stay. He's got trophies and it's not like he will actually play in the big games any more

      1. Athletic Bilbo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I bet united would secretly love him off the wage bill

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          yup, not the player that matches his wages these days.

  7. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hearts v Hibs in the Scottish Cup kicks off at 19:45 tonight. Game clashes with CL fixtures so cannot be televised. Huge uproar north of the border however rules are rules. Precedent potentially set for DGWs.

    If we think back im sure Bolton vs Villa was also played during CL fixtures. While I know the FA will try to avoid this as there is potentially a fine it is worth bearing in mind.

    My advice would be dont make any rash moves until the known knowns are known.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'm sure all six people who were planning on watching it are devastated

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        😆

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Ok as long as they're not televised though?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        So it would seem however I think the PL are contracted to have x amount of games televised.

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Should be a full house at Tynecastle at least

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Reckon it was always going to be. Glad im not working in Edin today

  8. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Morning guys. Trying to figure what to do with this lot:

    Foster
    Brunt, Baines, Alonso
    Phillips, Antonio, Sigurdsson, Mane
    Lukaku, Ibrahimovic*, Kane

    subs: Heaton --- Jones*, Holgate*, Clayton --- 1 FT, 3.7 ITB

    A) Jones -> Robertson/Clyne
    B) Holgate -> Coleman/Robertson/Clyne

    Getting rid of Holgate would free up third Everton slot for Coleman. However Jones -> Hull def would give me very healthy amount of money in the bank to possibly accommodate Sanchez back more easily.

    1. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Go for the cash option. You'll surely want to dump your baggies in a few weeks and need the flexibility

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers Bilbo. Nevertheless it also feels that 4.2 million (after Jones -> Robertson transfer) would rot in the bank for nothing. Even though it would be only for a week or two before used to improve squad.

        1. Athletic Bilbo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Burning a hole in your pocket eh? You'll be grateful for it later (said in fatherly tone).

          You seem pretty well set up for the next few weeks but the fixtures swing for quite a few teams from 28&29. I'm sat comfortably on 5.7m but expect I'll be scratching around for 0.1's come GW31

  9. lasmons
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Heaton
    Alonso - Evans - Coleman - Holebas - Pieters
    Alli - Siggy
    Costa - Carroll - Lukaku

    Robinson - T.Carroll - Sterling - Sanchez

    a> Sanchez -> Mane (-4) and bench Pieters
    b> Sterling -> Mane (-4)

    Leaning towards a, since Sterling has Sunderland next and it gives me 3.8ITB to prepare for gw28. Good idea?

    1. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes take -4 for mane i would say
      But if a or b it's hard to say

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      a

    3. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Play T. Carroll and don't take a hit. A rested Sanchez and Sterling will make up for any loss points after a hit.

  10. Astronautovic
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Why is everyone now on robertson? Before everyone was on maguire

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Mark said that Maguire could be rotated

      1. Astronautovic
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks
        That's bad because he has such good stats

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Yeah, shame

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I would have picked him if it wasnt for 0.1 and a stupid rule 😮

  11. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    What is best :

    A) play De Roon (3-5-2)

    B) take a -4 hit and play Robertson (4-4-2)

    (I am using my FT for Sanchez-->Mane)

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A

    2. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Play de roon

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      If it gives you an extra player in GW28 as well, i'd do it.

  12. Astronautovic
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Something new on danny rose? 50/50 or won't he play?

  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    How many are people looking to have in GW 28?
    I'm currently gonna have 9.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      8 or 9

    2. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Me too

    3. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      11

    4. Ridcully
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Looks like I'll have eight or nine.

    5. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I think 9-10 is optimal

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I think 11 is optimal

    6. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I have 8 right now, plus Holgate. But I have three free transfers so will get 11 out.

    7. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I currently have 8 and could get 10 but I'll probably end up with 9.

    8. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      8 or 9

    9. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      8 maybe 9

  14. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hoping Kane comes through unscathed from the Europa League tie on Thursday. Ideally Spurs will get knocked out and focus on the PL.

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      nightmare scenario is extra time for spurs assets

  15. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    My play 11 this week is 4-5-1

    --------- Jakupovic --------
    Lovren - Alonso - Brunt - Coleman
    Mane - Stanislas* - Alli - Eriksen - Phillips
    ------------Lukaku-------------

    (Valdes - Amat - Ibra - Anichebe )

    No playing subs and have Stanislas who hasn't been playing.

    Already did a transfer, have 2.8itb. Any suggestions?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I think you're alright

      wouldn't want to get rid of zlatan from that squad

      upgrade Victor or save

    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Anichebe for Barnes, play him instead of Stan? Also has a gw28 fixture. Although Burnley are in a run of away games he did score at Spurs and Watford and assisted at Emirates.

      You'll have to second guess Eddie Howe and the Stanislas situation to decide if it's worth a hit, but if you are set on 3-5-2 going forward then he's probably the best cheap bench striker IMO

  16. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Bench Holebas or Siggy this week

    Thanks

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Do you really need to ask that question ? Never bench Gylfi !!!!

  17. Dre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Not sure it's been mentioned by FPL site has changed the fixture listing now so it lists the blanks as "None". Bit late for those who went early on Gabbadini but looks a lot better now

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      But Soton have been due to miss this week for a while now?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        they have now made it clearer on the fixtures tab, much better

      2. Dre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Gabbadini was an example as over 100k transferred in this week

  18. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Morning all.

    1. Ridcully
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Good morning.

  19. Team Zissou
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play Foster (BOU) or Jakupovic (BUR) this week?

    1. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Tough call, if gut instinct fails, toss a coin. Spread the risk if you have other Brom defenders?

      Ps. Do you ever wish you could breathe underwater?

      1. Team Zissou
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Cheers Bilbo, guess I'll go with my gut Sat morning..

        This is an adventure.

  20. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hi.....what is my best bet here please?

    A....sanchez to mane

    B....sanchez and amat to mane and Robertson for a hit. (Would mean I bench Pieters this week at spirs)

    Stanis will go...but can't see replacement within budget for now (can't afford siggy)

    Heaton pickford
    Alonso Coleman brunt Pieters amat
    Sanchez alli Phillips stanislas snoddy
    Kane ibra lukaku

  21. DrunkPhilosophy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Morning all
    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Brunt Baines Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Phillips DeRoon
    Ibra Defoe Costa
    2 FT, 1.9 itb

    Looking at
    Sanchez + Defoe --> Mane + Lukaku

    Good moves?

    1. H-Over United
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      See below! 😉

  22. H-Over United
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Did yesterday Lukaku, Mané & Robertson for Defow, Sanchez & Jones for -4...

    Was it a good move?

    Jaku
    Funes Mori, Chambers, McAuley, Robertson
    Mané, Hazard, Alli, Phillips
    Lukaku, Costa

    (Mannone, Can, Amat, Ibra)

    Have Ibra for Cap. in GW 27!

  23. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    GW29 is going to be a poor week for the people on this site I reckon.

    The majority of those with a fixture that we're all getting GW28, don't have a particularly good one GW29.

    Everton do (HUL), as do Bournemouth and West Ham. From what I've seen though most of us are getting Everton, West Brom and Hull. Think I need to look at some West Ham cover.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Speak for yourself. Green arrow for me.

    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Agreed. Cash itb and 2ft required for surgery in 29 (and 30 when it turns ugly for Everton too)

  24. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    A) Coleman + Firmino
    B) Funes Mori + Mane

    Is anyone planning on having 2/3 forwards for GW28? Or is Kaku the only striker of note?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Carroll

      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Lukaku and Carroll. I own Rondon but not the best option for GW28 at all.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A prob
      Don't really know at min only Lukaku for me but could change

  25. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Have a front three of Ibra Costa & Lukaku..is anyone worth getting in for Ibra for free?
    A. Kane (has blank 28)
    B. Someone else
    C. Keep and play Capoue 26/28 And do Amat > 4.3 instead

    I Won't lose anything on Ibra and currently have 8 players for GW28 which can be 10 by then or 11 if I don't do Ibra transfer...thoughts? (also have a full team for this week but will be Capoue playing if I keep Ibra on bench)

    Thanks in advance

    1. Ridcully
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      C for me.

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Best 4.3/4.4 about have Heston & Jaku in nets and also Williams brunt Smith holebas in defence

        1. Ridcully
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I would say Robertson, but you already have Jakupovic. It's a tough one. Your whole defence needs sorting really.

          On the bright side Heston should cook up some points.

          1. Athletic Bilbo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Unless it's Charlton Heston. In which case he'll probably shoot you

  26. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Ooh oh, long boring day at work on my own. Any link to the latest scout cast or is it out later in the week?

      1. jmcclory123
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        TL;DW

        Sanchez --> Mane

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Ha.

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          And thanks.

  27. horeito
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Morning fellas! I need some advice 😀
    Jaku (Valdes*)
    Ranocchia, Banes,Valencia*, Alonso*, Yoshida*
    Snoddy, Phillips,Mane, Eriksen* Sanchez*
    Lukaku, Costa*, Diomande

    1.4 ITB
    planned transfers:
    Yoshida for - Mawson
    Eriksen for Siggy

    I would like to bring Eriksen back in after GW28 tho so i will lose on selling him. Do I risk only having 7/8 players for GW28 or should I do the transfers?

    Thanks for the help!

  28. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Getting rid of Alli before 2 home games doesn't feel too good but Mane could score some serious points.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd do it next week if Alli is the one making way... Which sounds silly as I'm captaining Mané.

      Actually, it makes perfect sense, because I'M the one captaining Mané 🙁

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      It's the fixtures over form argument. Spurs have decent fixtures for a good while but their form and Ali's form is a little hit and miss at the moment.

  29. jimmy.floyd
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Captain?

    Lukaku
    Costa
    Mane

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      kAKU

  30. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    How Dee 🙂

    Anyone NOT getting Mané this week?

    Anyone NOT joining me in captaining the bashtardo? 😀

    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Wasn't going to get him - watched the Scoutcast - got him. I am a weak man.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        For who? Sanch?

        If so it's a good move imo 🙂

        1. jmcclory123
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Yeah it was for the beloved Sanchez, can't see the worth in keeping him before two blanks and two games against Liverpool and West Brom.