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9 March 2017 1811 comments
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We’re left punctured and deflated like that old plastic ball you used to kick over the fence into the neighbour’s garden.

That neighbour is Pep Guardiola, who appears to take great pleasure in putting his big teamsheet tinkering garden fork through our bouncy double Gameweek dreams.

Recorded in the dying stages of Manchester City’s non-event clash against a stubborn Stoke, Jonty, Andy and myself are left rather flat during this episode of the ScoutCast.

Even the most imaginative accountant couldn’t hide the fact that, after transfer hits aplenty and having witnessed Messrs Kane, Costa, Hazard and Lukaku grab hauls, all three of us depart Gameweek 27 in the red.

Gathering ourselves after that disappointment, and steered by your questions, we nonetheless press on to offer our latest musings on the minefield of blanks presented by Gameweek 28, while checking in on Sanchez’ fading star and third striker options.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. TorresMagic™
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    LMS updated
    365 left, max 306 after this GW.

    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
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      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bowed out this week, but good fun while it lasted. Thanks, TM!

      1. TorresMagic™
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        You were one of the last I removed 🙁
        Cheers, good luck for the final 11 GWs.

    2. Fantasy Challenged
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      9 years, 1 month ago

      I never would have thought I'd make it this far. 🙂

      1. TorresMagic™
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        I'll get you soon 👿

        1. Fantasy Challenged
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          9 years, 1 month ago

          If soon is GW38, then sure. 😉

    3. mojoindojo
      • 12 Years
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      Out. 🙁

      Thanks for running this.

  2. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Heaton still a doubt?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

      1. Pocky
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Also found this...looks like we're back in the clear

        http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/dyche-on-barton-boost-for-the-clarets-1-8429599

  3. Sz21
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit here?
    If I am taking a hit it needs to be for a player who is expected to well for a few GW's at least.

    Heaton*.
    Funes Mori, Amat*, Brunt.
    Mane (vc), Phillips*, Snodgrass, Siggy.
    Lukaku (c)

    Aguero, Kane
    Pickford, Alonso, Walker, Whelan.

    0ft, 1.9m.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero is probably the player you could sell.

      1. Sz21
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        9 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe bring in Llorente for him?

        Not sure I want him (eye on Gabbiadini) but suppose it would be short term.

        Can move for Sanchez then next GW..

        1. TorresMagic™
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          9 years, 1 month ago

          If he scores 5 points, you're ahead if a 1 week punt etc.

  4. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    With the turmoil within Arsenal, is it the time to ditch their asset(read: Sanchez)?

    1. Sz21
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hmm.. if i owned him I would def keep.

      Will hopefully bring him in soon.
      Next few fixtures will reveal more.

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Time to bring in Walcott

    3. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      About time their resurgence begins for a top 4 finish

  5. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    coutinho, firmino or king? already got mane

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How many goals do you expect B'mouth and Pool to score this week?

      1. niloh1
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        lol not many. i just wna bring in a player that has a game this week cuz i only have 7 so far. im guessing its either cout or firmino. what r ur thoughts?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Run the comparison tool 🙂
          Could be anyone tbh.

      2. Geoff
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        1, 3.

    2. thisisdiz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino

  6. Jinswick
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning DZ, best route here?

    A)
    GW28: Sterling -> Siggy
    GW29: Kun -> Kane
    (forget about Sanchez)

    B)
    GW28: Sterling -> Lallana
    GW29: Mane & Kun -> Sanchez & Kane (-4)

    C)
    GW28: Sterling -> King
    GW29: Firmino & Kun -> Sanchez & Kane (-4)

    Jaku
    Baines, F Mori, Brunt, Robertson
    Mane, Firmino, Snoddy, Sterling*
    Lukaku, Barnes

    Grant, Stones, Eriksen, Kun
    Bank 0.0m, 1FT

    1. WALOR
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      I like the forget Sanchez part

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Oh, really? Wait until he scores and assists and you dismantle your team with hits to get him back asap. Don't forget he assisted against Liverpool in 45 minutes. Players like him cannot be forgotten about. You have to monitor them every week.

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hey WALOR's in the house, have a beer mate... hic!

        1. WALOR
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks, but I'll have whatever fedolefan's been drinking

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            He's just in love with Matty Phillips bud lol

    2. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like C but it depends on how much risk you want to take with Sanchez. That could be a crucial move.

      P.S. Have you wildcarded?

      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, wildcarded in GW26

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Then I'd risk Sanchez. You'd want a jump while everyone is cleaning up.

      2. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm currently C > B > A

        Triple LIV for BUR could be great & they've decent fixtures (unlike BOU)

        You prefer King over Lallana or is it more that you prefer keeping Mane over Firmino?

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          King over Lallana is what I looked at. And Mane over Firmino is preferable too.

        2. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Triple pool? I don't think they'll destroy Burnley like people seem to think, but even if they do, I doubt they are cleaning up City and Everton after that. Last two fixtures are hardly bankers.

    3. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A and maybe reassess Sanchez closer to GW31.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Out of those c but really think ok to wait for 31 for Sanchez

    5. AB.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C) for mine Jins.

      Im also planning on getting Sanchez back asap - the fact that he is shaping as a 'differential' is very exciting. Of the two Sanchez options (B+C) I think holding Mane is the way to go.

  7. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Finally, the GW we've been waiting for to unleash Matt Phillips is here. Can't wait for him to repay the faith.

    Now, having said that, with my GW29 transfer also planned (does not include him), I've given up all hope of transferring him out until I wildcard.

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The length of the image link = the length of the wait...

      2. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is that him grimacing after his hammy shredded?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          DGW 37 mate, he will reward the patient investor lol

  8. c10™️ ⚽
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For GW29. Is it a good move to do all three transfers for gw29.
    Costa > Kane
    Sterling > Pedro
    Barnes > Llorente

    Current team.
    Jaku
    Coleman Brunt Mawson
    Snodg mane sterling siggy eriksen
    Lukaku costa
    **grant maguire pieters barnes**

    1. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would only do the first
      Barnes- Gabbiadini in GW 30

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just do barns to llorente now if you have the cash. If not do costa to him now if he's going next week

  9. Zebras
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any word on how long Rose is out?
    Is Davies pretty nailed at this point until Rose's return?

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Due back early April I think.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Poch said "few more weeks" last week...

      Davies is nailed till his return

      1. Zebras
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Would love some spurs defensive cover, but can't bring myself to pay Walker prices

  10. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Team looks better and strong without 11m plus players 😛

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Never realised, got nearly 5m with all the key stars lol

  11. sammy777
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alright lads, this is my team

    Foster
    McCauley-Alonso-Luiz-Amat
    Mane-siggy-king-Phillips
    Llorente-Lukaku

    Pickford, Pieters, Alli, Costa

    So the question is, after doing 4 transfers (-8), do I risk it for Pieters --> Coleman for another hit? Im open to other alternatives as well

    1. sammy777
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ive got 1.7 ITB by the way

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can you do Amat to Coleman?

    3. Geoff
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      • 13 Years
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      I'd be tempted. With McAuley's fixtures and Amat, you'll want a good third defender to go with your Chelsea.

      Coleman has decent fixtures. It's not my team so it's easy but I say probably go for it

  12. Geoff
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    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey all, 0FT, 3.9m.

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Baines Coleman McAuley (Pieters Holebas)
    Mane Sigurdsson Phillips (Eriksen Sterling)
    Lukaku Carroll (Kane)

    1. Sterling > Coutinho? (-4)
    2. Sterling > Firmino? (-4)
    3. Nothing
    4. Sterling > King? (-4)
    5. Other?

    Cheers in advance

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A, nice set-up.

      1. Geoff
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        I really want to have two players in that Sunday game

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm taking 12 to have a worse side mate lol

          1. Geoff
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            Alright that makes me feel a bit better 😀

            I've had some really lucky calls the last few weeks

            1. TorresMagic™
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              Now I know who you are 🙂

        2. Netley Lucas
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          85th, wow... no wonder, nicely planned bud. gl

    2. TorresMagic™
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      1 or 2.

      1. Geoff
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        May as well I guess. Cheers

    3. Albrightondknight
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      Has to be 1 or 2.
      I would call it based on what you can do with left over funds. If you need the cash go coutinho it's a flip if a coin anyway.

      1. Geoff
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        I feel decently set up with Kane and Eriksen; funds are always good but I don't feel too strapped. Phillips > cheapie at some point can free up more if needed too. I will look at Hazard though..

        Coutinho's stats might just edge it

    4. Albrightondknight
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      Are you seriously 85 rank overall as per link? Wow.

      1. Geoff
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        Hah yeah it's getting stressful

        1. Albrightondknight
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          Good luck. Some run of greens and really good GW ranks- keep it going.

          1. Geoff
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            Ah cheers.

            I said a few weeks ago: I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for DZ. Talking me down from crazy transfers and slow pages should take most of the credit

    5. AB.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would Sterling > King (4) allow you to do Phillips > Sanchez next week? If yes, that would be worth considering.

      1. Geoff
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        Oh it would, with 0.3m to spare.

        Great thought I'll definitely look at that thanks

        1. AB.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No probs. Im plotting something very similar myself - I just cant decide whether to opt for King or Snodgrass as my enabling player. Congrats on the rank by the way.

          1. Geoff
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            I'll go King if I do it as I have Carroll. Sanchez as a semi-differential might be too good to pass up.

            Cheers

            1. AB.
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Agreed. Its crazy to be talking about Sanchez as a 'differential' - an early move could pay handsome dividends. Good luck.

    6. jia you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wow nice team and OR, good luck to you!

  13. I am 42
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    9 years, 1 month ago

    kolarov to clyne worth a hit?

    i cant field 11 players if that matters

    1. Geoff
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      meh not for me. If it was for Coleman or Baines, probably

    2. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      already have 3 everton players

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      What's your bench?

      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        grant pieters hazard kun

        intend to keep hazard and transfer kun to kane or costa next week

  14. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I thought about keeping Ibra during his suspension instead of wasting transfers but looking at fixtures, might not get him till GW35 😮

    Anyone planning to bring him as soon as suspension is over?

    P.s: They have Everton, Chelsea, Swansea, Palace at home. Sunderland, Burnley, Arsenal, Spurs and Man City in away games

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I know there is a thing called fixture proof but chances of high score looks limited

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, Kane & Kaku + a sub-7 in 3-4-3 for now, wait for DGW announcements?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, something like that. Even his DGW arent looking exciting enough for investment... Maybe Mkhi in midfield and thats it 😳

        Did consider to drop Alli for Coutinho this week and bring Kane for Aguero next week. But not sure about it...

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          tbh bud I just don't think MUN are that good... I'd rather load up on spuds lol

    3. Geoff
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      Nah I'll wait until I hear about the doubles. But to be fair that will be my stance on all transfers starting next week

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        True that

  15. Albrightondknight
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Must be the last person on planet earth to see highlights of Barca game but how shocking was PSG defending. First 3 could go a comedy reel.

  16. Fantasy Challenged
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have 9 this week (including a punt on Amat and Lovren). Should I take a -4 for Sane?

    Sane to who?

    1) Coutinho (already have Mane)
    2) Antonio
    3) Hold

    Already have Siggy and Mane in midfield.

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1 for me, think 'pool will have too much for Clarets atm.

    2. Geoff
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      Yeah Coutinho for me. I'm wavering between Coutinho Firmino and holding but I'll probably take the hit

  17. Pocky
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Funes Mori Francis Brunt (Walker) (Alonso)
    Siggy Mane Snods T.Carroll (Alli)
    Lukaku (Kane) (Aguero)

    For GW29 I want Costa, Lukaku, Kane, I currently have Aguero, Lukaku, Kane. Also, Snods to Pedro is on the cards for 29. So I'll have to take a hit next week to get that.

    So I was thinking if I took a hit to get in A.Carroll or Lloriente this week for Aguero for -4 then effectively it's a -8 as I'll hit to get them out again next week, but it's not is it?? Not if I'd be taking a -4 anyway (regardless of if I hit this week or not).

    So, surely it's worth the gamble no?? A goal/assist from which ever striker I get in and I'm in profit.

    I think I'm trying to convince myself lol.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes you are. Some of us will have taken 20 over the last 2 weeks and still hope to come out ahead, funny weeks, you can make headway.

  18. pls
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    best replacement for stanilas for this gameweek? can afford anyone, already have mane and firm

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      One of the WHM mid or King will do the job

  19. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sane to

    A)King

    B)Antonio

    1. Geoff
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      I'm leaning King but I haven't seen him play. Stats and discussion about him sound promising though

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I've seen him play but haven't seen the stats and discussions, not very impressed

        Antonio will test my patience though, I can already feel it

    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      King. He is on a purple patch and has looked pretty good when I've seen him. Antonio. Not so much. No goals in eight straight. Yikes. Or maybe that means he's due. Lol.

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I hope Andre Ayew earns a starting place there, too good to warm the bench

        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Truth. He could be a great pick if we knew he was gonna go full on here in the next couple games.

          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Gonna have to monitor this over the next day. Glad you brought him up.

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              doing the same, I expect him to start ahead of Snodgrass but the issue is he plays from the right(Antonio's spot)

  20. Abel Xavier
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    • 12 Years
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    I don't think I'm going to be able to resist benchwankery this week.
    I feel dirty.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jaku Coutinho Baines Lukaku on the bench 🙂

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford
      Cedric Brunt McAuley Alonso
      Coutinho Alli Carroll
      Llorente Kane (c) Kaku (vc)

      Jaku Coleman Siggy Mane

      How's that for bench wonkery?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mane over Llorente and you are good to go

        1. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers. Worth a hit to Lukaku to Kun this Coleman to Baines this week?

    3. Bggz
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      im looking foward to seeing how far i fall!

  21. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero + Phillips to Kane + Sanchez/ Alli worth a hit next week? But Sanchez is starting games from now on? He doesn't need rest or protection for possible big money move?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I've got the cash too, maybe observe @WBA then pounce/avoid

    2. Magic Bean
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      See what Sanchez does against WBA

    3. Creedey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think I will do this, but Eriksen instead of Sanchez/Alli

  22. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you triple up on Pool mids for -8 and bench Fletcher?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

    2. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no.. their record against mid/bottom teams is not good

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mainly away from home.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tricky unwind, Fletch can get points... I have a similar issue w/Morrison but nah, odd hedge, might.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        9 years, 1 month ago

        Let's say Fletcher is 2 points, Cout/Firm would need 7. Still a decent upside but risky.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I know, but it's a funny week. Personally I'm taking hits to fill blanks only, let the rest ride.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            Wish I didn't have Fletcher tbh. If I have 2 Pool mids, the 3rd will smash it.

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              This is SAS or Eriksen, Harry, Alli thinking, it works with a few goals. If you regard Fletch as a blank it works. How do you unwind it though?

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
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                Spurs turn next week.

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  You can't fit Kane, Alli & Erik 29? lol, but I like your thinking. Many think tripling-up doesn't work in attack, it does.

                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    -8 lol. Should settle down after this week.

                    1. Netley Lucas
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                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      lol 😉

    5. Eddie
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No, not sure enough to make the hit back and I wouldn't necessarily want to be left with 3 pool, rather have cash at hand for instant Kane / Sanchez upgrade.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        Would sell one of them next week.

        1. Eddie
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          I think I'll bring in Kane next week and Sanchez week after, I don't want to waste a transfer or take a further hit to bring them in immediately. I need at least one cheap Fletcher-like mid to afford everyone I want.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            My structure allows any transfer really. Sold Alonso so have a big couch.

    6. TorresMagic™
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      Cheers all.

  23. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Fernando Llorente or Andy Carroll?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy + Carroll or Antonio/Lanzini + Llorente

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Big Andy for me, dunno why lol 😉

    3. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I went with Llorente. Scared Carroll will snap and I prefer Swansea's next couple fixtures, but West Ham's fixtures also good and.... Bournemouth.

      West Ham have just been so dire and Swansea improving in form.

  24. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have 10 playing for this week (including Phillips), are any of these moves worth a -4 to get another player?
    (A) Phillips to Coutinho
    (B) Lenihan to Mawson/Maguire
    (C) Alonso to Clyne

    1. Rover
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you already have a Pool mid then not A, definitely not C, maybe B if you plan to keep Mawson/Maguire beyond just this week

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Philips is fit, B. Otherwise A

    3. Pocky
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B, Lenihan is dead, so a switch to either of those has to be worth it, even if the points aren't paid back immediately.

  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best combo moving forwards?

    A) Mane & King
    B) Firmino & Lallana

    1. Rover
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  26. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Quickie:

    From next week onwards

    A) Kane, King, Gabbiadini
    B) Costa, Alli, Llorente

    1. Rover
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B, but I'd want Kane, and probably one of Alli or Erickson... and Gabbiandini

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Will have Eriksen in midfield, cheers

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A cap

    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all... So Alli to Coutinho is likely to be my move then

  27. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you think will be up top for Arsenal against WBA? Will Wenger play him at all? Not sure if I should get him straight away.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Observing here...

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Me too. Alexis has gone from a GW29 definite to a GW31 maybe for me. I could conceivably never bring him back at all.

  28. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton
    RFM Robertson McCauley
    Fletcher Phillips siggy Snodgrass mane
    Llorente lukaku
    Subs- Pickford Alonso Aguero amat
    Good to go? Should I replace any of the doubtful players?

    1. Pocky
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be tempted to bin Amat for someone who actually plays, this is the week to do it, even if it's just to Fernandez.

  29. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino or Coutinho is a popular question this week. I want to ask a different one:
    (1) Alli
    (2) Eriksen
    Thanks!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Goes from week to week, buy the cheapest.

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      alli. him and Kane will lead spurs from now on.

    3. AB.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ive been Team-Eriksen for a long time - but Ali is starting to look irresistible .

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alli always was, still is and probably always will be.

      1. Pocky
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ever since I heard that Alli stat....50 games, 25 assists/goals I got him in...not sure what the rate is now, but probably much the same i.e a goal or assist every other game.

    5. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got Alli GW13 or whatever because he is a goalscorer. Nothing's changed. Just got to ride the highs and lows.

  30. MoSalah Dosa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Still confused on Philips and Heaton..Are they fit.
    If both do play, then with one FT I can field full 11 this week.

    Heaton
    Baines F-Mori McCauley Mawson
    Mane Siggy Philips Fletcher ( Sterling >> Coutinho)
    Lukaku

    1. Pocky
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Heaton's fine.

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Heaton should be fine. We'll find out more about Phillips during Pulis' presser today. Hopefully he'll be fit enough for at least a cameo off the bench - 1 point is better than nothing.