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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. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lost faith in Tadic and the two DGWs are United and Arsenal anyway.

    Tadic + Deeney - > Sané + Origi (-4) ?
    thanks

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      No

    2. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      if you can afford it, just do tadic. deeney on form

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      No way. Now that you'd got Tadic just stick with him and ditch after 34

  2. GreatCarragherReef
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any suggestions for this lot?
    Heaton, Jaku
    Alonso, Valencia, McAuley, (Pieters, maguire)
    Sanchez, Firmino, Alli, Siggy,( DeRoon)
    Aguero, Lukaku, Llorente

    Thinking maybe mcauley to davies or llorente to negredo?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Play McAuley v saints and possibly do the latter or save

  3. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Thoughts on bringing in a United defender for a hit?

    I know we have this silly "no hits for a defender rule" but Sunderland haven't scored in 6 games and are probably the worst team in the league. The United defender (will probably get Bailly for a differential) would likely get 6+ points which pays for the hit itself (he would replace a non-playing def/Brunt) and gets in an extra DGW player.

    A) Yes
    B) No

    Thanks all!

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Why?

        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Cos I reckon playing brunt will get you as many if not more points

    2. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      depends on your defense this week

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Baines, Davies, Brunt, Mawson (dont trust their D) and Ake (non-starter)

        1. GreatCarragherReef
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          i wouldn't in that case, davies baines brunt not the end of the world this week. Re-assess after

          1. Over Midwicket
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            I guess I'm just trying to maximise my transfers now for the DGW (I'll WC after)

          2. Over Midwicket
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Also, I simply don't trust WBA anymore. They'll probably lose 3-0

            1. GreatCarragherReef
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 13 days ago

              you gave me opposite advice on my post above though, and my transfer would be for free. -4 seems a step too far imo

              1. Over Midwicket
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 13 days ago

                Haha you're right. I'll probably play Brunt then. Just fed up with him but using my brain he could easily get soemthing v SOU

    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Who's your other transfer that makes up a hit? Takes two (transfers) to hit...

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Siggy -> Eriksen

  4. Old Gregg
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Thinking of getting rid of Siggy>Ali. How did he play last night?.

    Is Llorente playing key to Siggy scoring points?

    1. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      not key, but a factor. alli almost a must have

    2. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Yes I agree. They only way i can do it is by transferring out Siggy. I have Son but lack of Ali/Eriksen is hurting.

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        id probably just get rid of son, think siggy could step it up now

    3. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      .4 short unfortunately and .2 on Eriksen.
      I'd have to do Heaton > Pickford to free up funds 1st.

      Son doing ok though. 2 goals in 3 games since Kane injury. but clearly no Ali.

  5. Salah'd n Sauce
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Thoughts....

    Heaton
    Alonso / Valencia / Gibson
    Walcott / Firmino / Siggy / Alli
    Costa / Lukaku / Origi

    Considering either Costa or Lukaku out for IBRA. I've one eye on the upcoming DGW.

    Bench :- Foster, N'Diaye, Pieters, Amat

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Costa âž¡ Ibrahimovic could work out

      1. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yup. Costa was my thinking. I can see the foot come off the gas the closer to the title they are.

  6. Bulldogs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    A) Llorente > Origi
    B) Llorente, Siggy > Origi, Coutinho for -4
    C) Llorente > Afobe
    D) Llorente, Siggy > Afobe, Coutinho or Alli (also own Eriksen) for -4

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Llorente and Siggy have West Ham next.. probably hold if Llorente is g2g

      1. Bulldogs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        If not? Should I get Origi or Afobe in?

        I know Afobe has Che away but I'll be doing the switch to free up some funds for later on..

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm thinking if Llorente is out lose both Swans. Excellent fixture next though.

      1. Bulldogs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        If Llorente is out probably gonna switch to Origi..otherwise hold both Swansea players for the West Ham game..!!

  7. hannesdela
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Hazard or Ibra as priority?

    Current midfield and attack:

    Sanchez, Eriksen, Coutinho, King (Sigy)
    Lukaku, Carroll (Llorente)

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Ibra

      1. hannesdela
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I should say, I need a -4 to get Ibra in: useless mid instead of Sigy and Ibra instead of Llorente.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Ibrahimovic

  8. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Who to play ?

    A- Mignolet
    B- Pickford

    I am doing Mignolet > Valdes/DDG before the DGW

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Stoke toothless but Liverpool always find a way to concede
      So B - Save points

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        exactly, its a 50-50 decision I think

  9. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Morning all,

    Anything worth a hit here? Thanks.

    Heaton (Foster)

    Alonso – Baines – Valencia (Smith/Maguire)

    Sanchez – Firmino – Siggy – King (De Roon)

    Ibra (C) – Lukaku – Carroll

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I heard Carroll has a possible groin injury.. wait for news. G2G otherwise

    2. Sebastes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Nah, you're gtg imo

  10. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Bench one?

    A) Carroll (SWA)
    B) Llorente (whu)
    C) King (CHE)

    Was Thinking of doing King âž¡ Zaha.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Hold fire on King

  11. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    almost did siggy to ozil last gw, would have looked genius. then again plan C was siggy to mahrez.

    anyway happy to have siggy this weekend (and lanzini), can smell a 3-2 type game there

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Rival brought ozil in because he couldn't afford Sanchez...was delighted when I saw it before the games!!

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        those situations are annoying

        1. Graceless Goof
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          And sums up FPL

          1. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            is like when you have to play a defender you'd normally bench due to injuries and they come up with a shock clean sheet against a top 4 side

            1. applebonkers
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 13 days ago

              *goalkeeper

              (normally followed by bonus and a couple of save points)

  12. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Can do Sanchez & Fletcher to Alli & Walcott.

    Sound good or too risky losing Sanchez?

    He just isn't as attractive as an FPL prospect out wide

  13. grig
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Heaton - Robinson
    Alonso - Baines - Davies - Holebas - Olsson
    Sanchez - Alli - Siggy - Snodgrass - Davies
    Costa - Lukaku - Vardy

    1FT, 0.6ITB

    Is Snoddy the first player to go? Maybe downgrade one of the forwards to afford an upgrade for him (Eriksen/Couts/even Hazard?)?

    1. grig
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Also could downgrade Sanchez to Haz I suppose.

  14. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Really appreciate any help with my team. Got 1ft and 2.2m in bank with wc available.

    Valdes jaku
    Davies lovren Valencia Evans yoshida
    Son eriksen Sanchez siggy TCarroll
    ACarroll aguero lukaku

    A son to alli for free
    B save
    C any other suggestions

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A imo

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I think A is a very good and obvious move.

      I'd get rid of Lovren for Walker too.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers. Would love to finally get rid of lovren but always have other transfers to make

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B save - Son a good differential could do well get Alli for Bou

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Thanks. Just think alli much more upside than son

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Agree but 2FT next week would be handy

    4. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers sick boy

  15. Jayv807
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Bottomed

    Anyone keeping the faith with Costa given they play BOU next? Trying not to knee jerk but my rival got 90 (-4) yesterday to take a 26 pt lead over me in my ML. He had double Burnley CS and triple Spurs (Alli, Son, Eriksen) and clobbered me.

    My current team

    Caballero (Pickford)
    Alonso, Valencia, Vertonghen, Gibson, Yoshi
    Sanchez, Alli, Coutino, King (Zaha)
    Costa, lukaku, Vardy

    1FT and 1.1 ITB

    Any ideas? Not overly keen on Ibra till the doubles. Was originally going to save FT but unsure now.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Go with your gut and save. If it was me I would do Costa to ibra

      1. Jayv807
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I am tempted but slightly haunted by his -1 against Bournemouth and a tad worried he'll be rested.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          He's had 2 weeks off, can't see him being rested

  16. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Foster Jak
    Alonso Walker Valencia Gibson Amat
    Sanchez Coutinho Eriksen Sigurdsson King
    Lukaku Ibra Diomande
    1,4m itb, 1ft
    B) Amat upgrade(to who?)
    C) Coutinho to Alli
    D) Save
    WC plan in GW35/36 so looking at 3 weeks only

    1. Jayv807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      D looks good to me

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Will Coutinho be ready for next game? (Yellow now)

        1. Jayv807
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Think so, he was just ill. I have him too and planning on keeping so far.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      D

  17. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Just did Grant>Valdes.

    Most boring transfer ever.

    1. Graceless Goof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Luxury problem 🙂

    2. BearHug
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Valdes is injured though.

    3. BearHug
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Just playing, sorry. Tried making it less boring for ya.

      1. Dacra
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Haha cheers.

  18. anish10
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Sanchez > Walcott
    Llorente > Ibra

    Worth -4?

    Would leave me with

    Grant
    Davies Walker Alonso
    Walcott Siggy Coutinho Alli
    Ibra Lukaku Aguero

    Pickford--De Roon--Robertson--Holgate

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Lovely

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Risky moves but could pay off handsomely.

  19. Sebastes
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Have a benching headache this week. Suggestions would be dearly appreciated!

    Heaton, Jaku
    Davies, Valencia, Alonso, Baines, Robertson
    Walcott, Firmino, Alli, Eriksen, Siggy
    Origi, Lukaku, Costa

    Jaku and Robertson are obviuous, but then I'm completely lost.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      In a similar position. I'd bench Walcott out of that lot, or maybe Siggy.

      1. Sebastes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Thinking Siggy could be one, then it's maybe between Walcott and Alonso/Baines? Basically a lottery anyway so might just roll a dice...

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Baines and origi/firmino

  20. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    So Aguero is the new Costa for 12.7m

    One goal pr game (as Costa) means 5-7 points or gameweek

    Not a good asset imo

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Until he gets 4 at home to Hull 😉

      1. Graceless Goof
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Don't tempt me!

      2. Skyarm
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Im seriously considering using my TC this week so please be right

  21. creative
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    What United defender to bring in with the smallest chance of rotation! Valencia or Bailly?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Valencia, he's had his rest.

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Valencia

    3. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Valencia.

    4. Sebastes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Valencia. Better points potential as well

  22. The Butch
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    What's the overall feeling about Sterling playing this weekend? Likely not likely?

    If I need to sell him, it would be for a hit, but I feel pep might throw a very offensive team on Hull...

    1. Graceless Goof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I feel like it should be likely because logic. However this is Guardiola's world.

      1. Going Home
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        This. I was going to ship him after last night but figure he must be in line for a start this weekend (and plum fixture)

    2. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Who would he replace? Doubt he will play

      1. Going Home
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Sane has barely missed a minute in the last month, wouldn't surprise me at all if he got a rest

      2. The Butch
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Delph? Any other defensive mid?

    3. TheOx95
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      He's a beast against smaller teams, definitely keep

  23. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Who would you rather keep for the next two weeks:
    A). Brunt (SOU, LIV)
    B). Baines (LEI, BUR)

    1. Sebastes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Baines

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Baines

  24. Going Home
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any further work needed?

    Courtois
    Valencia - Walker - McAuley
    Sterling - Sanchez - Siggy - Alli
    Lukaku - Carroll - Kun(c)

    Jaku - Carroll - Pieters - Yoshida

    £0.3m itb 0FT

    Plan is to bring in Kane, Zlat, MID def and Gabbi before GW35. Appreciate any thoughts or comments.

  25. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Play

    A-Gibson (H Burn) no defence
    B-Stephens (A WBA) Romeu missing

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

  26. brenks
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Who will get more points in the next 3 games? Have Barks in my team but tempted to transfer in Son for free
    A) Barkley (LEI, BUR, whu)
    B) Son (WAT, BOU, cry)

    Barkley 100% nailed
    Son OOP but rotation risk

    1. poohdini
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Tough choice but I'd keep Barkley

    2. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Son, Barkley is a scumbag.

  27. villian-ty
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Which transfer to do (still have Wc and BB)

    A. Costa -> Ibra
    B. Costa -> Aguero
    C. Llorente -> Carroll
    D Other

    Pickford Gran
    Valencia Holebas Chambers Amat Luiz
    Siggy Sanchez Ali King Sterling
    Costa Llorente Lukaku

    1. Aguerrrooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm doing A with the additional game Ibra has but id be tempted by B if I had the funds

    2. Das Phantom
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Costa Llorente > Origi Ibra

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B then A GW34

  28. ibenji
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Have had Ashley Williams since gw1. Went from double points haul to 2 Pts and a suspension.

    Who would you replace him with, have 2.1m in bank and 1 FT. Straight to Holgate too obvious?

  29. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Thinking of WC this lot.
    Not feeling one bit confient about them atm.
    Have had a few really bad weeks too.

    Heaton.
    Alonso, Robertson, Walker, Brunt.
    Sanchez, Cout, Alli, Siggy.
    Lukaku, Costa.

    Pickford, Llorente, Funes Mori**, Whelan.
    0.2m, 1ft.

  30. tractorboy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    I'm thinking I'll stick and save transfer for next weekend but any thoughts?

    Mignolet (Grant)
    Baines McAuley Rojo BDavies (Chambers)
    Alli Firminho Redmond Siggy (Fraser)
    Lukaku Aguero (Llorente)

    A) Stick
    B) Siggy out for Sane
    C) Llorente out for Carroll/Origi
    D) Mignolet+McAuley out for DDG+Yosh (-4)
    E) Firminho+McAuley for Eriksen+ Yosh (-4)
    F) Something else obvious :P?

    1. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I have Mignolet and I think am selling him to Lloris if fit.

      I'd stick with your team for now

    2. SWANCK
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'd stick