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5 April 2017 6460 comments
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After the first four fixtures of Gameweek 31 treated us to just seven goals last night, hopes are a little higher for the remaining six matches.

Many Fantasy managers will be keeping a keen eye on the Emirates as Alexis Sanchez looks to punish West Ham once again.

The Chilean is the third most-captained player this time around, having served up 23 points against the Hammers back in Gameweek 14.

Dele Alli – the most popular midfielder in FPL – and Spurs team-mate Christian Eriksen also have the opportunity to deliver a big profit as they travel to a Swansea City outfit that boasts the worst home defensive record in the top-flight.

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough are also in action this evening, affording us an early scouting opportunity as both gear up for a double Gameweek 34.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha roll up to St Mary’s looking to build on their goal and assist apiece away to Chelsea, with Sam Allardyce’s men seeking a fifth straight victory.

‘Boro face a tough task away to Hull, though. The Tigers are a tough nut to crack at home under Marco Silva, with six wins and a draw in seven in front of their own supporters across all competitions. Notably, the Teessiders appear to have opted for a front two for tonight’s clash.

Chelsea and Man City square up at the Bridge in one of two 8pm encounters.

Diego Costa is the second most-captained player for the Gameweek – over 10% are backing the Spain international despite a run of two goals in seven. Meanwhile, for the visitors, Sergio Aguero has persuaded 8% to take an armband punt on the back of three strikes in four.

Liverpool seek to gain revenge on their 4-3 capitulation at the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season as Bournemouth make their way to Anfield. With Sadio Mane sidelined, Philippe Coutinho – the top transfer target for Gameweek 31 – and Roberto Firmino carry the main threat to a defence that’s been breached 31 times already on their travels.

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

  1. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    A Sanchez + Vardy

    B Eriksen + Kun

  2. Foozeball
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    My GW ended up being alright in the last 10 minutes, although still peeved about all the fluffed would-be-assists for Sanchez (looking at you, Welbeck and Bellerin) XD

    Also, this gives me a bit of a laugh:
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/03/this-much-we-know-gameweek-30-5/?hc_page=28#hc_comment_15346275

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah but you probably created a similar post for all your defs. I'm on to you!

      1. Foozeball
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        No joke, I honestly haven't XD

        1. Foozeball
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I don't even have him. I have Robertson instead as my budget defender :p

  3. interloper
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    trollkaku/snoddy -> sanchez/origi

    yea/nea?

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No

  4. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Llorente to gabbadiani ? Should inwait for news or will gabbadiani be fit next gw? Thanks

  5. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best striker for under 8.3mil?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Tekkers.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Origi, has scored or assisted in all but one game he has started and that one game was United!

  6. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Eriksen captain anyone? His home scores this season (apart from first few games):

    18, 19, 2, 11, 10, 3, 11, 2, 9

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Great shout but it would take a very brave individual to look past Dele Alli this gw in this kind of form

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Not if you have Aguero

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I would but Alli being the probable penalty taker seals it for me

    3. BearHug
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Noticed this too. Think i'll go for Eriksen this week. Also do have Alli though.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This is my issue

        1. BearHug
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Something like 2 assists from Eriksen this week and im happy. Bonus if he scores.

  7. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Play 2

    A) Vardy
    B) Siggy
    C) Carroll

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      AB

    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      First two. Carroll is struggling with his groin again.

  8. Prismism
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    When will Arsenal play the double gameweeks, any idea yet?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      37 and 35/36

  9. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Guys my ML is a 4 horse race. I'm 21 behind 1st in 4th place.
    Need to continue making right decisions .
    1ft and 1.6 itb. What would be your nxt move

    Grant(Jaku)
    Alonso,Davies,Valencia
    Alli,Siggy,Tadic,coutinho
    Vardy,ibra(c),lukaku

    (Zaha,Mawson,amat)
    TC and BB and WC left.

    Plan was
    Vardy and Tadic OUT
    Gabbiadini and Sanchez IN.

    Leaning more towards Origi IN now ....

    All advice appreciated

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Tadic to Eriksen

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Just save the transfer. Your team looks good.

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Or above, if you don't mind the problem of possibly getting Kane back

  10. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best move here guys?

    Siggy or Firmino to alli

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Bamidele

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Oops. Siggy

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy - out of touch!

      1. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        My only concern is they have good fixtures

  11. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Knocked out of both FP Cup and FFS Cup 🙁

  12. djapebronx
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    repost no answer

    what happend with Bertrand?

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Just plain rested.

      1. djapebronx
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        took him for a -4 hit when Valencia news broke out...ffs

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

      Rest I believe

    3. pablo discobar
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hamstring. Doubt for the weekend

  13. Pique boo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What would you do?
    Jaku Pickford
    Davies Alonso Masson A.Smith Funes
    Sterling Coutinho Siggy Alli King
    Costa Vardy Ibra

    1FT 2.0 itb. Was thinking of doing sterling to eriksen

  14. Ghost86
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which is the better move for free?

    A) Siggy to Eriksen (own Alli)
    B) King to Sane

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A.

    2. nkhoughton
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Save a FT?

    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't lose King, he's in the form of his life!

    4. Ghost86
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Surely Eriksen outscores siggy in the next two need to start gambling about 60 points behind in ML

  15. Foozeball
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any suggestions on what to do with this team?

    Jaku
    Walkers - Bailly - Alonso
    Alli - Sanchez - Zaha - King - Mahrez
    Lukaku - Costa

    Mannone, Llorente, Robertson, Brunt
    1FT, 0 ITB

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I would ditch Mahrez for perhaps Sterling/Sane

    2. BearHug
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'll do Mahrez ➡ Sane.

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez to Eriksen?

    4. Foozeball
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all. Should I look to ship out Costa too? 3 blanks in a row is concerning, although Costa has had a lot of chances, so maybe it's just a matter of time before he puts a couple away? Hmm...

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Costa worth one more chance imo

  16. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Howdy folks.

    Genuinely stuck for the first time this year, could i get some thoughts please:

    Heaton Foster
    Alonso Walker Valencia Robertson Friend
    Coutinho Alli King Sigurdsson Davies
    Lukaku Costa Llorente

    3.1 ITB

    1) Costa > Aguero
    2) Siggy > Sane
    3) Costa & Siggy > Aguero & Sane (-4)
    4) Bring in Arsenal mid (Sanchez or Walcott)

    Penny for your thoughts please.

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      1 looks the most sensible

    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      1

    3. BearHug
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      1

      3 is tempting.

  17. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    siggy and brunt to alli and stephens (-4) done.
    just cant not have alli in my team right now, hes on fire

  18. waldo666
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    ML officially over, lack of Spurs has killed me, I still have WC and BB to his no chips but 158 is just a bridge too far

  19. ScotDougie
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy about to rise again feel he'll score a brace at Everton he's on fire

    1. pablo discobar
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Rested for Champions League is my guess tbh

    2. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Rotation risk though, CL QF midweek

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      3 of last 4 games at home. I'm thinking of selling. Had him last 3 weeks and now all rival chasers bought him

    4. ScotDougie
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He won't be rested

  20. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure about Alli (c) this week. Scores better away, back-to-back clean sheets for Watford

  21. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I don't care that I got Sanchez for hit. It's not working. Close rivals don't have him or Kun so -4 Sanchez+Vardy > Eriksen+Kun C

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Stones of steel.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Is that a yes?

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I dont think you asked a question. 😉

          I have Erik/Kun, so of course I would support getting them. But Sanchez and Vardy were the "It Boys" recently, hence the 'stones' comment.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Had Vardy last 3 think his fixture run is over

  22. Olee
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    If i'm going Siggy+Alsonso -> Alli+a defender for 5.3 or less...what is the best option? Have Yoshi, Valencia, Chambers and Walker from before. (Already have Eriksen, so can't be a Spurs def.) Bit desperate...will appreciate all tips!

    Thanks 🙂

  23. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Goodbye LMS. Was on fire for the last few but it all went badly wrong this week... 🙁

  24. cantcatchabreak
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best striker right now for 8.4 and under?

    1. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one. Possibly Gabbiadini if he's back, Origi is interesting if Mane out long term or Negredo for the doubles

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Tekkers.

    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      On paper it looks to be Benteke but their fixtures are pretty rude. It's really tough, when you come up with a winner let me know as I'm in the same boat!

  25. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    1FT. 0.2 off Snoddy to Hazard. G2G?

    Jak
    Rose Valencia Brunt
    Eriksen Firmino Coutinho Siggy
    (c)Kun Carroll Origi

    Grant | Mawson, Snoddy, Maguire

    1. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not the biggest fan of double Liverpool mids anymore

    2. Marquis-Cha-Cha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Carroll might be hurt again.

  26. Kurtinho
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any advice on this lot?

    Heaton
    Valencia - Alonso - Brunt
    Firmino - Eriksen - Siggy - King
    Lukaku - Aguero - Vardy

    Foster; Snodgrass, Pieters, Robertson
    0ITB + 1FT

    Exact cash for Snodgrass > Zaha, and could bench King (CHE) or even play AoA and bench Alonso (bou)

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Save

    2. general_franco
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      That team looks good. Snodgrass to Zaha is a smart move but you can probably wait a week to do that.

      1. Kurtinho
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Will likely save.

    3. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not bothered. Good fixtures. Could get Alli for Snod, but was planning on waiting on Kane and using FTs

  27. pablo discobar
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bertrand Injured. Nightmare

  28. general_franco
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy to Coutinho for a hit?

  29. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure who I will give my TC chip...

    Ibra in gw 34 againt City and Burnley isn't tempting me at all
    And with Sanchez/Arsenal underperforming recently, he's not filling me with a lot of confidence either!

    1. minges
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      If ibra isn't going to be rested then hes the man. Hes out to prove a point to Pep and Burnley may feel safe by then..

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        If Manu will still be in EL by then, I'm not sure if he'll even play both games then!

        1. minges
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          yeah that's the thing to keep an eye on. Sanchez would still be a good shout tho. Not much else out there

  30. minges
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    So how many points did everyones Valencia replacement get off the bench?

    Baines 2pts for me.... had Yoshida waiting next in line with 11 🙁

    1. general_franco
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      King 7

      1. minges
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        nice!

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Frickin zero (McCauley)...I can count on one hand how many times Ive gotten points off the bench, ever...this is mainly because I make sure my starting players are healthy (injured players are not benched for me, theyre shipped out with a quickness, even for hits).

      Sorry about Yoshida, couldnt have seen that coming

      1. minges
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        damn. Ive gotten lucky a few times, like Robertson with 10 last week, but yeah I don't like to keep injured players either. McAuley usually is good for some points, unlucky this week!

      2. Pocky
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Got lucky with Yosh for the second week running...happy days.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Robbo's 4, a week too late for his ruddy goal though but happy enough.

    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yoshi 🙂