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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. RubberDucky
      8 years, 8 months ago

      What to do with this lot?
      Getting rid of Allen seems obvious but Stoke have handy fixtures coming.

      . Heaton/Pickford
      . Azpi / Walker / PVA / Evans / Love
      Haz / Sanchez / Alli / Grosicki / Allen
      . Costa / Lorente / Lukaku

      All help appreciated

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

        Costa to someone?

    • Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton
      brunt davies alonso
      Hazard sanchez alli siggy zaha
      Ibra kaku
      Pickford fernandez robertson grabban
      1.1 itb
      1FT
      G2G or brunt so someone?

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

        Gtg

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

          Thank u

    • Il Papera
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Perhaps madness but anyone considering selling Alonso to free up funds? I'd have Holgate Gibson Valencia Walker +1 to pick from and I'd avoid a -4 later on by doing so...

      Options would be:
      A) Bertrand
      B) Yoshida
      C) Stones

      1. Il Papera
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        D) Mustafi
        E) Rose (for when fit)

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

        Maybe bertrand
        But i think alonso is still a good option

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

        Chelsea still look good defensively and he gets way up the pitch.

        I'm keeping

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

          Even w/o CS lately they will come as they play the dead teams later on.

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

        It has crossed my mind a couple of times over the last gws. Could well be madness but haven't been too impressed w Che defending the last couple of games. Id go for Bertrand of those

      5. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Bertrand is an injury doubt

      6. Il Papera
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah maybe then run in without chelsea coverage would be a bit risky though plan on changing my keeper, Courtois could give me the cover (and just hope for no Leicester repeats!). Thanks

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

        A although it depends what the extra money with B gets you

    • Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Is there gonna be a Scoutcast or is it too tight?

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

        May be too tight, would be cool if there was though.

      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Too tight this week. Will be one ahead of GWK 33 next Tuesday.

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

        Thought so.

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

      Out of curiosity, what would you say are some good differentials for next couple of games? Aguero doesn't count...

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

        Does Aguero (C) count? 😉

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

          No, only kun TC

    • jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Valdes

      Alonso | Brunt | Davies

      Siggy | Cout | Alli | Eriksen

      Costa | Lukaku | Carroll

      Jaku - Stanislas - Lovren - Maguire

      1.5itb and 1ft

      What should I do - feel quite limited in my options. Help is much appreciated

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think i would save this team, or maybe Costa --> Ibra

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

        Costa > Ibra

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

        Costa > ibra

    • slamdunk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      This lot worth a WC?
      Wanted to hold off till GW34 but not sure what to do

      Heaton

      Valencia/Alonso/Gibson

      Siggy/Sterling/Sanchez/Alli

      Llorente/Costa/Kaku

      Jak/Holgate/Amat/Davies

      Have 1ft and 0.7m ITB

      Many thanks

      1. Mr Q
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Keep, just do llorente to xxx 🙂

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

          A frustrating gw for me,sterling on the bench Llorente injured still Valencia rested,but...my ML league rival at the top did his Wc and only went 18 points clear so easy to catch up..maybe Llorente to Benteke?

    • J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Why were so many players ill this week? Most vomity week I can remember.

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

        I only know of Cout, who else?

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

          Antonio

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Berty lloris

        3. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Lloris couldn't keep down his Lasagne and Antonio had an appointment with Mr Armitage Shanks at half time too.

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

        Its just something doing the round, they told me in my kid's kindergarten.

      3. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        The most since West Ham Spurs on last day of 2006!!

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I remember that. Yes that was the most icky by some distance.

    • Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Best one week punt before WC?

      Barkley (sp 7) or Sigurdsson (sp7,6) to who?

      Was thinking sane/walcott

      0,7 itb

      Any other Idea?

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Sane for me

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

        Sane

    • MattyW
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      guys - some help would be appreciated

      Randolph (Grant)
      Brunt, Valencia Davies (Robertson) (Chambers)
      Alli, Sanchez, Tadic King (Carroll)
      Aguero, Lukaku, Origi

      king to someone is the transfer i want to make
      a) Eriksson
      b) Coutinho
      c) Firmino
      d) Sane

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

        A

    • borat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      any chance kun or sane gets rested for gw32.

      1. jmcclory123
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        yeah always a chance with guardiola

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

          then getting kun for -4 doesnt look all that safe. ibra should be a better pick

    • Zizou
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think i need to transfer anyone this week, well i could but think i'm good to hold off till after this GW

      What do you reckon? Correct bench?

      Heaton(mid)
      Alonso(bou) Olsson(whu) Baines(LEI)
      Siggy(whu) Sanchez(cpl) Eriksen(WAT) Alli(WAT)
      Vardy(eve) Lukaku(LEI) Carroll(SWA)

      Jaku(mci) King(CHE) Evans(SOU) Holebas(tot)

      0.1m ITB could do siggy > sane

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

        Your team looks good

        1. Zizou
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          would you play king or evans ahead of anyone

          1. The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            no

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

            No

    • Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      How did sanchez look yesterday?

      1. Fowler23
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Disinterested

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

          So what r your plans? Keep sanchez?

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

        Productive as a goal maker, not so much as a goal scorer. Team mates messed up some simple assisted chances.

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

          So do u keep him?

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

            Keeping for now.

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

              Thanks

      3. John wick
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He was good as always
        Couldbhad 2 assist atleast but welbeck and bellerin spoiled the party....
        Could had atleast 1 pen which ref spoiled the party

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

          So no worries about his points in future?

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

        I didn't watch the match but I'm keeping.

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

          Thanks

    • John wick
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Armband this week
      A. Coutinho
      B. Firmino
      C. Kaku
      D. Alli
      E. Ibra
      F. Sanchez

      Not possible to get aguero without hit for a week

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

        Has to be C

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

        E

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

        D

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

        C, D and E are good choices

      5. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        D

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

        D

      7. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        D

    • Tucker
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Right folks, I'm stumped. Any ideas what to do with this lot? 1 FT.

      Foster (Jakup)

      Alonso, Chambers, Baines (Robertson, Pieters)

      Sanchez, Alli, King, Sigurdsson (Carrick)

      Costa, Lukaku, Llorente

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

        1.4 ITB

      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Llorente out

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

        costa to ibra

    • Fowler23
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kane or Kun for the last 5 game weeks ?

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

        Kane

      2. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Kane

    • GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Start Heaton or Foster this weekend?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Heaton - always start Heaton.

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

          Cheers.. Do think Southampton are more likely to score than Boro, but I also have Negredo 😉

    • Origi-nal
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley to Sane for a free? Have Kun and Lukaku.

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

        Yes

      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        yes

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

        Yes definitely.

    • Davido989
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think I've ever got a green arrow when Heaton has kept a CS.

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

        No bonus 🙂

    • Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Morning all. Really tempted to wildcard. This would be the potential team. Thoughts would be much appreciated

      Pickford Valdes
      Davies Alonso Stephens Valencia Holgate
      Sane Sanchez Alli Coutinho Zaha
      Aguero Lukaku Origi

      Thanks

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

        Only Zaha as a DGW attacker? Not for me..

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Aguero will become Ibra for week 34

        2. WE ARE RANGERS
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Ibra and Anichebe instead of Lukaku and Origi?

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I think Lukaku still has some decent fixtures though

      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Too little chelski

        Mine would be

        Valdes Pickford
        Yoshi Valencia Clichy alonso Davies
        deRoon Zaha Eriksen Hazard Sanchez
        Ibra Kun Gabbi

    • FCSB
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      is siggy to sane (-4) stupid?

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

        Could pay off but Siggy could easily get something against West Ham

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Don't think Swansea will score actually

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

        Yes

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

        Was siggy that bad or sane that good or why do u wanna do this change?

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

          doing costa to ibra (i think) and was thinking sane for city cover

          i'd do costa to aguero but my ML rival (well ahead) has done aguero so I need a differential

    • WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton
      Valencia Bertrand Alonso
      Sanchez Alli Coutinho Sane
      Gabbiadini Aguero(c) Lukaku

      Jaku Zaha Stephens Olsson

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        GTG right?

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

          Looks good to me.

    • Ëð
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Morning all,

      Anything you would change here? Or am I good to save the FT?

      Heaton, Jaku
      Luiz, Valencia, Evans, Pieters, Amat
      Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Siggy, De Roon
      Ibra, Lukaku, Origi

      1FT, £2m ITB.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I'd definitely save. Lovely team BTW.

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

          Thanks!

      2. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Siggy ➡ Sane

    • Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on Siggy + Costa -> Eriksen + Ibra for a hit?

      Getting an extra DGW player so it'll probably pay for itself.

    • sneakyr
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Wanted to hold off and have doing damage limitation last couple of weeks but I've now come to the conclusion my team, especially in defence is a shambles. Should I WC this week?

      Cech Boruc

      Clyne Baines Mcauley Cedric Amat

      Sane Sanchez Zaha Pedro Allen

      Vardy Lukaku Llorente

      £1.8m ITB

    • Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      What to do with this lot?

      Foster, Pickford
      Alonso, Valencia, Yoshida, Fabio, Amat
      Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Coutinho, Siggy
      Costa, Lukaku, Barnes

      1 FT, 0.1 itB

      Unfortunately I'm 0.2m short of Costa, Siggy to Kun, Zaha

    • shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I've cashed in Brunt so can now swap Sterling for Alli or Eriksen. Such a tough choice! Think I'll go Alli and captain vs Watford..?

      Heaton (Jak)
      Holgate Toby Alonso (Mawson Maguire)
      Firmino Coutinho STERLING Siggy (Fletch)
      Ibra Lukaku Carroll

      1.7m ITB

    • Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      What changes would you make to this defence?
      Randolph/Jaku
      Brunt Nyom Pieters Mawson Amat

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Amat to Stephens

    • FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Red arrows everywhere.
      I've owned Zaha and Snodgrass on three separate occasions this year, and neither has ever got me more than 2 points.
      Tempted to give up

    • La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A) Siggy ➡ Son FT
      B) Siggy Alonso ➡ Alli Rojo/Bailly -4

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

        I'm looking to get rid of son so wouldn't do A. Alli and eriksen are the ones to get so if no other way then I'd do B

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Son is an insane differential and explosive though