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

    Gabbiadini definitely out for the weekend?

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

      No... he is rather close to be back

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

        So he has a chance for WBA?

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

    What changes necessary?

    Robles - Grant

    Walker - Alonso - Yoshida - Olsson- Wilson

    Alli - Coutinho - Siggy - Sanchez - Morrisson

    Llorente - Lukaku - Costa

    Any help highly appreciated guys.

    1.4 ITB and 1 FT

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

    Any nailed on Middelsborough defender other than Gibson?

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

      Maybe, but I'm afraid I couldn't say which one.
      Chambers if he's fit, but that is a big IF unfortunately

  4. GS456
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which move??

    A) Siggy to sane

    B) Sanchez to Sane and Origi to Ibra (-4)

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

      Despite the recent blanks I still like Alexis & Siggy this w/e and next.

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

    Will Sane start this weekend?

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

      he should do

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It is concerning that Sterling may come back in from rest and Sane goes out...especially since he blanked today

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

    Brunt > Davies?

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

      Decent shout

  7. Perthite
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any help appreciated. Obviously issues with team - including Mannone and Llorente

    Foster Mannone
    Cedric Gibson MacAuley Valencia Mawson
    Coutinho Alli Siggy King De Roon
    Costa Lukaku Llorente
    2FT 4.3m

    1. Perthite
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe Ibra in for future DGW?

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Costa -> Ibra and Mannone -> Valdes, although double boro defence might be pushing it...

  8. GS456
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    bottomed
    Which move??

    A) Siggy to sane

    B) Sanchez to Sane and Origi to Ibra (-4)

    Thanks

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

      B looks juice, considering shifting Sanchez, not sure he's worth the price

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez has two doubles coming up, you going to move him out for a hit and and then back in?

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

        WC

        1. E25
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Fair. Don't like either of the above moves though.

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

    Has OR updated?

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah

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

      Don't think mine has yet

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

        Check the leagues tab always updates your OR in overall league there before it does in my team tab.

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

    1 - Keep Vardy
    2 - Ibra
    3 - Aguero (have no City)
    ?

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hard choice

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

      2, think he's the focal point v a really bad defence.

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

      1. I have Kun because I don't think a transfer is worth the transfer, if you catch my drift, but I wouldn't buy him for that price. Actually I would feel the same for Vardy: don't buy, but keep. And same for Ibra.

      Not enough reason to switch between any of them.

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

        I get what your saying but Vardy has 4 away games coming up plus important CL games, good excuse to get rid

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

          Go Ibra then. You clearly want him. Could come good. City playing better football, though Aguero too expensive to be buying imo, as I said. Still not a bad option

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

      Alternatively,
      Sanchez, King, Vardy -> Erikson, Sane, Ibra??

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

        Not for me. Not unless you really don't want Sanchez and King, personally

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

          OK ta. Suicide without any City coverage though? I'm 2nd in my ML closed the gap massively on 1st in recent weeks, he has Aguero..

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

            If the players you have now are likely to score more points than if you made transfers for a city player then it doesnt matter. You can't close the gap with the same players. Maybe he's worried that you have space for Ibra. Maybe he's selling Aguero. Worry about yourself more, I'd say

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

        Alexis's best hauls have been away v lesser teams... @CPL, @MID next up.

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

          I quite fancy him against an even more depleted Everton defence. Just wondering about the CL priority

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

      I'm thinking of doing Sanchez who I just bought for a hit and Vardy to Eriksen and Kun. Nearest rival 44pts behind has Eriksen and Vardy and I think Vardy run is over.

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

        Yeah I agree about Vardy. But still think I'll leave Sanchez in.

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

    No input on these options? (Snoddy would be benched this week in B).

    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

      If A, I would have to bench one of Origi, A. Carroll, Siggy and Firmino this week

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      DeRoon just got his first goal in eons. Not sure Boro Mid or Attack is worth it. Erickson just got 13 points... more in a single game than DeRoon may get in a tough DGW

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

      A for me

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

        In plan B I could afford Alrighton instead.. or in plan A if I sell Alli instead of Eriksen.

        De roon is just an enabler for Kane who might play DGW34, or might be benched. May as well go cheap in any case, since he's on my bench till WC

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

          @Jallegre

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

    Should I do Brunt to Bailly (for the extra games) or hold the FT to give me the chance of swapping Son and Aguero for Kane and Ali next week?

    Cabellero
    Valencia Stephens Yoshida
    Eriksen Son Coutinho Siggy
    Ibra (C) Aguero Vardy

    Bench: Jaku Zaha Chambers Brunt

    £1.0m ITB. 1FT.

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

      I would hold and also maybe (C) Kun
      Those moves look good for next week.

  13. Mr. Funny Name
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this bunch?

    Heaton-Jakupovic
    Alonso-Baines-Davies-Holgate-Robertson
    Sanchez-Alli-Coutinho-Sterling-Siggy
    Lukaku-Vardy-Llorente

    1ft 0.6itb

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy to Zaha

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

    If OR rank has updated only an 11k drop to 105k. Ill take it after a poor 50(-4) week.

    Shame the guy I overtook last week in ML got the lead back by 6 points...and hes 92k OR.

    Hope I bounce back.

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Same here with 51(-4) thanks to Sanchez captain fail. Kun gets the captain this weekend. Good luck on the rebound mate

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

      It's so tight from about 60 to 100k. Rival only 12 point ahead but almost 20k ahead in OR. That means every point is worth almost 2k OR rise.

  15. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with Jamie Vardy?

    Returns in the last two games have been great and he'll be up against a patched up Everton defence but Atletico Madrid are just around the corner.

    Suitably before the two Sevilla games, Leicester played Millwall in the FA Cup ahead of the away leg and then there was GW28 right before Leicester hosted Sevilla. Vardy came on in the 73rd minute in the loss to Millwall which meant they didn't have a game on the weekend of GW28.

    Things are different this time around with Leicesters fixtures being:
    - Away to Everton on Sunday
    - Away to Atletico on Wednesday
    - Away to Palace on Saturday
    - Home to Atletico on Tuesday

    I can see the argument of Shakespeare keeping the team as it is to keep the good run and momentum going but surely rotation will have to play a part this time around with the fixture congestion?

    Add to this that Leicester are now on 36 points, two games off the magic 40, but are 15 points behind Everton, who occupy the last Europa League spot, surely the league is now just a distraction to their European endeavours?

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

      Yeah, I shifted him onto Ibra for those reasons.

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

        My most likely move too and a couch for Kun.

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

      Selling for Kun possibly. Had him last 3 weeks but they were home to Stoke and Sunderland and away to Wham

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

        Kun will be a -8 in total in and out before the points of say Vardy or Ibra, don't know it thats worth it.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Keeping now because I felt it was time for Costa to go. Hard to let Vardy go while his form is tops.

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

        Ye even 45 vs Everton could be enough, tough one.

  16. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    coutinho injury serious? will he miss this gw?

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Check the tweets, vomiting illness at halftime.

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Wow, and he still played another 20 minutes after that? These athletes!

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

        must have been out on da piss with Bobby 😉

  17. -KocH-
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    who'd you capt this weekend?
    Sane Alli Siggy king
    ibra aguero lukaku

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

      If I had had Kun he'd be nap, nb Ibra.

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

      Alli

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

      Aguero

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kun

  18. -KocH-
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    who would you rather have now and prob to the rest of the season
    hazard or sanchez?

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

      Next 2 aways will be interesting for Alexis holders. If he blanks @CPL & @MID then it's over 😆

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

      Hazard

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

      Tough, Hazard currently until title is hopefully wrapped up

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Sanchez

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

      Have both and happy to hold both til da bitter end, close between them at the moment with the obvious Alexis concerns!

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This at the mo

    5. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez

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

    Alright late night crew, what to do here after an average week...

    1 FT 1.5 ITB

    Pickford / Foster
    Alonso / Walker / Valencia / Pieters / Robertson
    Sanchez / Eriksen / Siggy / King / Roon
    Lukaku / Vardy / Carroll

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

      I'd get Vardy up to Ibra and see how Big Andy is, if he's out maybe Negredo for a hit - Boro have to go for it now.

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

        No Dele Alli a worry for me? Plus I have exact cash for Vardy to Ibra so would need to do it soon.

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

          Yeah, Alli's a worry tbh. I'm using Theo to try and limit the damage 😆

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

        Oh wait Ibra price lock + Vardy price rise so I can ponder.

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy to Zaha for his form and Siggy's lack of form and to set up for DGW.

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

    DGW34 targets & BB?
    For me it's Zaha for King this week then Gibson + Benteke for Mawson + Deeney before the double.
    I already have Ibra, Valencia & the mighty Gestede waiting in the wings.
    6 is plenty right?
    I might consider one more if I decide to play BB. Are many on here considering using their BB?
    If like me you don't possess a WC, might it be the best time to play it rather than wait for 37 (and the uncertainty of it all, rotation fears, possible injuries, etc.)?

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

      Since I dont have WC left, my main targets are players from DGW35(36)/37. I dont like any of the GW34 fixtures 😮

      At this stage, I have Hennessey and Valencia. Bernardo was 3rd but looks like he wont be a starter anymore. How did Gestede play? Was looking at him as an enabler for Sane. Unlikely to add anyone soon unless Sanchez keeps performing like this, will have to drop him and add Ibra upfront.

      I'm looking at BB in Arsenal's double gameweek. Fixtures in that week are decent for single gameweek players. Alternatively, I'll just play that in GW37 as the bench is getting filled with Sunderland players for some reason 😳

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

        Havent seen the games yet mate, I got in Gestede with Ibra on 2FTs last week in a change to 352. Ijust thought he's cheap enough to have a third sub and play for the DGW and hope! I've gone from 64k to 7k in 4 weeks so enjoying it at the moment so I might risk BB in 34 as a sort of an OR gamble;)

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Really like the cash savings of Chambers if he is back.

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

        if he's back yes

  21. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Being a Hernandez and Markovic owner, do I get bragging rights for that? 😆 😳

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

      Meanwhile, Sanchez 😳

      Should have stuck with my beloved Eriksen

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

      Well done haha, that seemed an obvious low scoring game beforehand and 6 goals wow! Silva has worked wonders with them!!

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

        Its not like I had them for some reason, they were on chopping list for long time, never got a chance to take them out 😮 😛

  22. DoubleC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody watch the liverpool game, and how did Origi look?

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

      Wrighty says he favours him over Sturridge. I hope that answers your question.

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

        Cheers

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Origi was great tonight, holding up the play and took his goal well.

  23. Reiko
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which option looks best for this GW?

    A) Costa + Vardy -> Aguero + Benteke (-4)
    B) Sanchez + Vardy -> Aguero + Walcott (-4)
    C) Alonso + Vardy -> Aguero + Holgate (-4)
    D) Siggy + Vardy -> Ibra + Zaha (-4)
    E) Alonso + Vardy -> Ibra + B Davies (-4)
    F) Siggy -> Sane (0)
    G) Kone/Chambers -> B Davies (0)

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

      C for me, assuming you'll cap Kun.

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

        Yes I will be. Cheers!

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

      Z) stick

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

        None of the options appeal to you?

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

          As above maybe C with a Kun (C)

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

            Thanks

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

      Kinda like E

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      (H) Costa and Siggy for Aguero and Zaha

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

        Hadn't considered that. Thanks!

  24. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Got in Sanchez (+Vardy) this week for Kun and Mane. Regret it already...

    Jaku (Foster)
    Alonso Walker Fernandez Nyom (Funes*)
    Sanchez Siggy King Alli (Antonio)
    Vardy Lukaku (Llorente)

    1 FT 0.6 ITB

    Suggestions?

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

    Any suggestion for this team:

    Grant
    Valencia | BDavies | Stephen
    Sanchez | Alli | Coutinho | Siggy
    Costa | Lukaku | Origi

    (Jaku Zaha Robertson Chambers)
    1 FT, 3m ITB

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

    What happened to Coutiniho?

    Will help play at weekend

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

      He should. Simply got sick.

  27. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    How can Coutinho be flagged with illness? Did he get ill during the game?

    If he doesn't play next gw I am thinking:

    Cout, Vardy -> Albrighton, Aguero

    What do you think?

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

      You gotta have albrighton!! Obviously.

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

    Alonso owners holding? I'd love to turn Siggy into Sane/Eriksen.

    Eriksen will require funds.

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

      I am holding but only as I don't want to lose value before WC in a few weeks. Otherwise I think he would be gone.

  29. upforgrabs
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Play three:
    Alonso(bou), Brunt(SOU), King(CHE), Negredo(BUR)?

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

      Alonso Brunt King

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

      Brunt, Negredo, King

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

      Alonso King Negredo

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

    Keep Costa or sell for Ibra?

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

      SeII

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

      If you're buying to cap then Ibra, if not then maybe give Costa @BOU, type of game he braces isn't it?

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

        Maybe you're right Netley, Costa better deliver, ever since i got him 3 blanks in a row

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

      Didnt play well?