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

    What would you do with this lot?

    Heaton
    Valencia Brunt Gibson
    Siggy Sanchez Alli Coutinho
    Lukaku Costa Llorente
    (Pickford Capoue Robertson Love)
    2.1 ITB 1FT

    Costa and Llorente > Aguero and Negredo?
    Cheers

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

    Would you rather have Sanchez or Ericksen for nxt three juicy fixtures. Bear in mind I also have Alli.

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

      Real tough one, now it looks like Erikson

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

      I just bought Sanchez for a hit and thinking of selling to Eriksen so I can do Vardy>Kun. Also have Alli

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

      Funny isn't it? No returns in 5 goals yet he has 2 'great' aways coming up. Not saying Gooners are back to their best but I sense something's brewing.

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

        Palace games usually close affairs

        1. Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Palace without 3 defenders. Sanchez is a captain material in this game.

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

      Very much thinking the same thing, it allows me to get Sane/Kun in with Ibra.
      Now Sanchez is on the wing he's slightly less likely to score

  3. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Not having Alli is killing me. Should have got him this week instead of Alexis but fear took over.

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

      Sanchez the Striker is to be feared, Alexis the Winger in 2017, is not.

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

        Would you bench him vs Palace if you had Origi and Sane?

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

          Sell or play

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

          No...Id find someone else to bench

        3. Bring the Cavalry
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Absolutely no chance

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

      I got both but Sanchez was a last minute panic -8 and now may sell for a hit to get Kun

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      ''There's no fear when you're having fun''
      Will Thomas

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

      I am in that very boat, has cost me my ML and OR is dire

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

    Grant/ Pickford
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia ( Rannochia, Amat)
    Sanchez, Alli, Hazard, Coutinho ( Snodgrass)
    Origi, Caroll, Kun
    Best Snodgrass replacement? Got 6,6m to spare.

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

    Origi points when starting: 7, 6, 9, 11, 2, 5, 2, 7, the two game he has blanked in were United and Everton, with Mane out injured long term he is a definite long term candidate.

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

      *third striker candidate

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

        Could be, could be...Studge must stay frozen out/injured tho

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

        Sturidge is back to the team. So sturidge or origi for the weekend?

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

    Have enough for Llorente & Costa to Ibra & Afobe.

    Yay or Nay?

  7. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any ideas for this team?

    Heaton
    Valencia Brunt Alonso
    Sanchez Alli Siggy King
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    Grant De Roon Pieters Kingsley

    1FT, 2.1 ITB

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

      Looks good to be fair, maybe get Brunt out of there

      1. ZakAFC_
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Brunt to Walker/Davies?

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

    Alli (c) for the weekend anyone?

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

      Me, can't look past him in this kind of form

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

      VC, Ibra(C) for me!

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

    I'll try this again, any ideas on this lot?

    Heaton
    Valencia Brunt Gibson
    Siggy Sanchez Alli Coutinho
    Lukaku Costa Llorente
    (Pickford Capoue Robertson Love)
    2.1 ITB 1FT

    Cheers

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

      Decent as is. Maybe do something about Love.

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

    Good morning DZ,
    16k to 7k, nice jump in OR for me and about time Hazard delivered as my patience was wearing thin!
    Cheers to all who recommended Yoshi as first sub, it paid off 🙂

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Well played mate

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

      Bwwwahahaha!

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

      Haha ... classic.

      You had him?

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

        😉

    4. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Medal coming your way

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Miles better

    5. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Keeping a low profile . Well done.

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

        Yeah you should with that ego on here

        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          To me real ego is when someone feels the need to bang on about the one bit of s hit they flung at the wall that stuck

        2. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          If you want to escalate this fine otherwise take the apology in the way it was intended.

        3. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          You really are barking up the wrong tree mate.

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

            I've seen many post that you replied being a total douche you are, and Rhino, how thoughtful of you two backup your friend here

            1. George Sillett
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Oh I get it you're stalking me sad lad. Such a shame that you have nothing more constructive in your life.

              1. John t penguin
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                The guy called you out on getting it wrong, I reckon he has the right to, or is it two

                1. George Sillett
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  Ego keeps getting in the way of this douche apparently. Lol .

            2. John t penguin
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              How do you know rhino is his friend

            3. Rhinos
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              I'm not backing up anyone just pointing out your post way out of line. If you must gloat when some random drivel vomifted from your mouth comes true then fine but don't use it to have a go at other posters

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

                That's where you're wrong mate,I'm not gloating,just trying to teach Slouch here to treat people better around ,is it wrong for people to make some predictions around here?

                1. George Sillett
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  "Teach Slouch" Lol. I suppose if you tip up random long shots enough times one will eventually come true.

  11. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Baines and Siggy -> Jags and Ali -4?

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

      yes

  12. The Quiff
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Can anyone explain the Middlesbrough defender situation to me? I need to get one of the 4.4m or 4.3m guys (so basically anyone but Gibson or Ayala) to fund my two subsequent moves. Was gonna go with Bernardo, but not even in the squad tonight.

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

      Not sure ... I've still got ol George Friend rotting on the bench and would love to see him back this weekend, keep an eye on the team news before you transfer.

      1. The Quiff
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for the reply. I wasn't expecting a definitive answer anyway. Hopefully tonight's result and the weekend presser will give me some answers.

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

      Clearly injuries have taken their toll, await presser.

  13. kumast
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Am i right price changes in just 0ver an h0ur?

    1. dark91
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yup

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

    A) Mahrez -> Sane
    B) Costa and Llorente -> Ibra and Sane and Ibra unfortunately 🙁

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

      dunno what happened there with that typo
      B) Costa and Llorente -> Ibra and Ibra and Sane unfortunately 🙁

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

        try again

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

        wtf why does my post keep getting spliced all funky? -_-
        Try this again:

        B) Costa and Llorente -> Ibra and 5.0 or less striker (-4)

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

          Just Costa > Ibra

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

            Would love to, but have 0 ITB

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

        .1 short of doing Mahrez and Costa -> Sane and Ibra

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

    Who goes for Ibra, Lukaku or Costa?

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

      c0sta

  16. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Has anyone done son to Sane?

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

      I did get Sane in, but I'd be holding Sonny-boy for a few weeks ... at least until Kane is back.

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

    I'll try again...best defending option below 5.3mill? Have Yosida and also 3spurs, so cant be Davies.

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

      I would take a punt on Ben Gibson

    2. Geoff Cameron
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go for a Boro defender, Gibson got me an assist this week and they have a promising DGW (bou, SUN) in GW 34

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

      Don't laugh... John Stones maybe worth considering.

    4. The Quiff
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely Gibson for the next 3 GWs, if you plan on WCing GW35 or GW36.

  18. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Now that the Frequent Posters Cup is underway i will have to start posting a lot less frequently in case cup rivals get a edge on me 😉

  19. Geoff Cameron
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Do I give Tadic the boot or do I keep for DGW. I feel he has a large return there somewhere, but at the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if he blanked all of them

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

      I would get rid if you still have a wildcard to get him back (if indeed you would want him back)

  20. kumast
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What time are price changes pIease?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      2:10/15am gmt

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

        Thanks. So an hour to go then?

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Correct 🙂

    2. Who Am I?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      where we find price changes???

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

    A.
    This week: Snoddy > Alli
    Next week: Eriksen > De Roon || Origi/Carroll > Kane (-4)

    B.
    This week: Save
    Next week: Snoddy > De Roon || Origi/Carroll > Kane

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

      In B, Snoddy would be benched this week anyway

  22. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Sigurdsson really dropping in price tonight? West Ham away next. Worth keeping despite the price drop?

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

      Deffo keeping

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

      Don't think he'll drop tonight. Possibly tomorrow though.

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

      West Ham (A)
      Watford (A)
      Stoke (H)

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This. People will be trying to get him back soon. Patience is the key.

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

          But those holding have been patient enough i think. He's off form in a side that's struggling. Aside from the West Ham game (which is still an away game) those other two fixtures aren't easy. Move him IMHO.

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

            Off form?

      2. I Have No Idea What I'…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He is a must keep then with those fixtures! God knows why people are selling?

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

          Coz he's not scored any points in 3 weeks

    4. golden skulltula 69
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I want to change him for Eriksen right now

  23. Footballfriend
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    A) LLorente > Origi/Tekkers
    B) Costa > Vardy
    C) Siggy > Son (have alli)
    D) Morrisson > Zaha

    Thoughts?

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

      Not C and probably a bit late for B.
      A or D look good.
      Personally I would go D as I hate the mid price strikers with a passion. Got them wrong all season.

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

      Bit late for A with Origi, but still perhaps my preferred transfer of the lot, along with B. None of them turn me on. C is not great since Son might just have one more start in him

  24. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any moves needed? (Don't try to sway me Jazz)

    Heaton
    Valencia / Davies / Alonso
    Sanchez / Alli (vc) / Sterling / Sigurdsson
    Kun (c) / Lukaku / Origi

    Jakupovic / Stephens / Maguire / T. Carroll

    1ft, .5itb, WC and BB available

    1. Geoff Cameron
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      You look set to me, maybe Sterling --> Sané?

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

      Not worried about Sterling? I've been pretty frustrated at having him.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Me too. He will come good this weekend.

    3. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Lovely team. GTG

  25. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling off at half time last week and a small cameo this week. Carroll may have an injury?

    Time to go?

    King Siggy Sanchez Alli Sterling
    Carroll Lukaku Origi

    4.3 ITB and 1FT

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      One more week for Sterling at least. Well rested for Hull at home.

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

        Yeah 'one more week' it's gotta be.

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

    Son will be benched when Kane back (soon)

    Vardy has tough fixtures but in good form

    Origi not certain to start / Tekkers super tough fixtures

    Zaha as above

    Costa > Vardy for me!

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

      Not worried about Vardy's fixtures? He does look like he's back from last season though. Good luck!

      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        His fixtures are good; Everton, Palace and Arsenal are penetrable defenses at the moment. The team is in great form and they're scoring 2 goals per game on average.

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

          Yeah this is a very good point. I'm looking too far forward to the doubles.
          I've got the cash to move Carroll to him- whatcha think?

  27. Sonder
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy & Costa out for Pedro & Ibra? Yay or nay?

    Current team:
    Pickford, Jakupovic
    Vertonghen, Bertrand, Valencia, Yoshida, Prodl
    Eriksen, Alli, Sanchez, King, Sigurdsson
    Costa, Lukaku, Gabbiadini

    2 FT

    1. Geoff Cameron
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Id keep Sigurdsson. I think he'll become vital as Swansea battle the drop. Costa --> looks good if you have the funds

    2. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Pedro is working a lot defensively but he's not attacking much. Ibra looks far from great. You can do better.

  28. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    5 man midfield of Sanchez Eriksen Alli Siggy Coutinho; I suppose there's no way of getting Sane is there?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      You'll need to drop one.

  29. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Could Kane be back this weekend? My ML could be decided on getting him back at the right time.

    1. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No.

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

      He could be, seen it mentioned. Think BOU is more realistic though?