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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. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Need a hit to get 1 of Alli + Eriksen, or 2 hits to get both... Shall I do it? Or just hold on what I've got?

    Heaton
    Valencia - Alonso - Mustafi
    Coutinho - Firmino - Walcott - Siggy
    Aguero (c) - Lukaku - Negredo

    Foster - Lanzini - Nyom - Jones*

    1FT, 0.3 ITB

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

      Maybe Couthinho -> Alli?

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

        Not enough cash to upgrade any mid to Eriksen or Alli with 1 transfer 🙁

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Try play Lanzini. He's one of the most underrated players at the moment.

  2. Alexis Nonsense
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone looking at getting a gunner defender in for the doubles?

    If so whom?

    Feel their price tag is a bit high

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

      Nope

  3. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Jaku / Pickford
    Davies / Valencia / Gibson / Stephens / Holgate
    Sanchez / Allí / Eriksen / Hazard / Ward-pProwse
    Aguero / Lukaku / Origi

    Future plans:

    GW 34: Aguero + Origi to Ibra + Tekkers

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

    1FT
    1.2 ITB

    Heaton, Valdes
    Mee, Yoshi, Cahill, Valencia, Baines
    Son, Alli, Pedro, Obiang, Siggy
    Origi, Lukaku, Kun

    I'd like to get Davies for
    A) Baines
    B) Mee

    and for a -4 I think i need some Arsenal cover so Wally for
    1) Son
    2) Siggy

    Cheers

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

      B
      2

  5. puhd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Costa out for Vardy? Or should I do Costa to Ibra and downgrade defense/mid for -4?

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The latter imo. I think that once Leicester are safe they will focus on the Champions League.

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

        This

  6. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Just noticed I beat my Members Cup opponent by 1 point! Love it!

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

    What would you do? Have no City coverage.

    A - Coutinho, Vardy -> Sane, Ibra
    B - Vardy -> Aguero
    C - Vardy -> Ibra

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

      A

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

        Cheers Mr Shelby

      2. Da Funk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        B

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

    Costa >

    1. Ibra
    2. Vardy
    3. Kane

    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Is Kane coming back soon?

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

        No official word, it would be a gamble

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

      1

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

    is it stupid playing king instead of alonso?

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all

  10. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone dropping Sanchez? A lot of money wasted on a player who doesn't seem bothered.

    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, I'm wondering about that.

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

      No, because FOMO

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        sounds like a washing powder...

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

          Let me just copyright that...

      2. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        What's FOMO?

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

          Fear Of Missing Out [of a haul]

          1. Hybrid.power
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Oh! After last night that fear has dissipated for me.

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

              I got him in for a hit 😎

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

      Doesn't seem bothered?? Watch the game :p he's hungry

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

        Exactly this. Just because he hasn't scored doesn't mean he's not bothered. He's looked lively and very involved.

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

      He didn't look not bothered to me! And could have easily been in the points too.

      If there's one thing I've learnt playing this game is...never ever write off Alexis Sanchez.

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

        Agreed. Clearly a post from someone stating an assumption based on watching nothing more than their FPL points score.

        1. Hybrid.power
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Nope, I haven't been watching him, but I've been reading other posts. Saying he isn't bothered is probably the wrong way to put it, but for such an expensive player you want to be getting a lot more points than what he's doing right now.

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

            Let's put it this way he was unlucky to not get AT LEAST two assists and a penalty...

            Watch Match of the Day first

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

      I am considering it, it's a lot of funds. I Could instantly get in Erikson (who I think could match/out perform him) and upgrade King to Sane.

  11. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    My usual end of season meltdown in effect. 4 red arrows in 4 weeks. Help is needed lads

    A sterling–》 sane
    B Caroll—》 origi
    C smith sterling –》 Erekson Stephens -4 ( my 3rd in 3 gw)

    Still have WC but I've got this far without.

    Heaton
    Davies Alonso valencia
    Sanchez STERLING Siggy Alli
    Kaku ibrah CARROL

    Pickford King SMITH KINGSLEY

    0.9 itb 1ft

  12. puhd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What happened to Coutinho?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Vomited at half time. Probably saw our defence.

  13. Crystal Ball
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Time to get rid of Costa for Ibra? Got him 3 weeks ago, what a terrible buy.

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

      Same but seems to gamble to me considering he's got Bournemouth next

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

        *a gamble

  14. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero's fixture says best captain choice but I fear his minutes now. Third game in a week. Safer to go Alli?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      City have no reason to rest him. Out of the champions league and the FA Cup is 2 weeks away.

  15. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Any more news on Gabbiadini's likely return date?

    I'm currently sat in 12th overall in the Telegraph Fantasy Football game and I'm holding Gab for now as I have limited transfers but may need to ditch soon.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing new
      The forward missed Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, after picking up a groin injury in the defeat at Spurs last month, and has still not quite recovered from the problem.

      Puel said: "I think Manolo will not be available for this game, but we will see for Saturday.”

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

        Thanks Westy.

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd also love an update. Brought him in week of his injury...

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

    Suggestions please
    Chasing in my ML, what changes should I make?

    Jaku - Heaton
    Alonso - Davies - Yoshida - Pieters - Williams
    Walcott - Pedro - Sane - Alli - Siggy
    Lukaku - Vardy - Origi

    1 FT and 2.7m ITB. Not worried about taking hits.

  17. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    HELP NEEDED!

    No Aguero or Spurs coverage and plummeted last night.

    1FT 0.9 in bank. In big H2H match this weekend and only really want to do a -4.

    Pickford, Grant
    Valencia, Alonso, Macauley, baines, Amat
    Sanchez, Siggy, Coutinho, Sterling, Sane
    Vardy, Lukaku, Gestede (yes Gestede).

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Keep your City duo for Hull, Siggy/Vardy -> Ibra, Zaha could work out for now and the long run.

  18. Trading Bear
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Costa really a good FPL pick, both generally and value wise?

    This season to date he has managed just 3 double digit scores (10+ points in GW).

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

      Well, I wouldn't be buying him at the moment, that's for sure.

  19. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    About Leicester and things I keep seeing written....

    "They will focus on the champions league"....yes, and what better way to do that then by continuing their momentum in the league.

    Unless anyone can point out any evidence to the contrary I can't understand why they would want to suddenly put their foot on the gas in the league. Why would you 'rest' Vardy when he's on a fine goalscoring streak? I mean this is Craig Shakespeare we are talking about, not Pep Guardiola! He's not THAT stupid is he?!

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

      I think Vardy will start but I also think he'll be subbed early.

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

        Agree with Jonty, I expect 70 minutes

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

      3 games 6 days. If you get Vardy he won't play one of those games it's that simple

    3. Da Funk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Check your metaphor

  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bored with Siggy, got me some Sané 🙂

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

      WHM next though...

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        So did Sanchez 😉 Sané home to Hull and great fixtures to the end

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

          Probably rested next game. Sterling is more secure option

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

          So did Ozil 😉

          Siggy's fixtures are just too good and he's needed now in a relegation dog fight!

        3. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Sane over Walcott you think?

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I fancy both, will probably add Wally for the dgw

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

    Siggy to Wallcott?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Thought about it but look up 🙂

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

        Yes, but Arsenal with double.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I'll get Wally as well for the dgw's

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

      I like it.

  22. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Do we reckon Mourinho will rest Ibra at any point this month?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No, he's just had a three week break without a game during his suspension and international break.

  23. Tasyfun
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Get Zaha for Tadic in this GW despite first plan was to do that for the next one?

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

    Ok so I seemed to have asked this question 10 times already this season. Please indulge me again guys... I have Giroud (draft league). Although he scored off the bench this week I was really expecting him to start.

    Would you keep him until the end of the season? or switch?

    A) Keep Giroud
    B) Giroud > Afobe
    C) Giroud > Niang
    D) Giroud > Niasse
    E) Giroud > Negredo

    ((these are literally my only options))

    TYI

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

      E or get Benteke

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

        Benteke isn't an option he's taken.

        Any reason why Negredo?

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

          Key attacking man in relegation battle, has DGW

  25. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I know patience is important in this game but when will PVA be back?? Another presser gone with no news on his return. I don't mind keeping if he is back for 34.

  26. Pirlø's Pen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I have narrowed my moves to 3 potentials, opinions appreciated.

    Valdes
    Alonso Valencia B. Davies
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Sane Tadic
    Lukaku Vardy

    Pickford Bertrand Anichebe Fabio

    2FT 0.4 ITB.

    A. Vardy, Tadic, Bertrand -> Aguero, Zaha, Yoshida (-4)
    B. Vardy, Tadic -> Ibra, Zaha
    C. Vardy, Bertrand -> Ibra, Yoshida
    D. Something else

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

      B

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

      Why you so set on ditching Vardy??

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        4 away games, CL in between games and think Ibra/Kun will outscore him in weeks to come.

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

          I'd be ditching Lukaku not Vardy
          He may have CL but he will still play every game IMO, maybe get subbed but only once he's bagged one or two!

          I'd be doing Kaku & Tadic > Ibra & Zaha

  27. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Really want Eriksen and Sane for this gwk. How to get them?

    0.5 ITB
    Heaton/Pickford
    Walker/Valencia/Alonso/Brunt/Rob'son
    Sanchez/Alli/Siggy/King/Zaha
    Ibra/Lukaku/Gabbi

    Get rid of Sanchez?
    Or something like Siggy/King/Alonso to Eriksen/Sane/3.9?

  28. Oggle22
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Valdes
    Davies Lovren Yoshida
    Coutinho Alli Sanchez Sane
    Vardy Ibra Origi

    Jakupovic Huth De Ron Chambers

    Vardy -----> Kun 1FT exact money?
    Sanchez and Vardy --> Kun Eriksen?

    Cheers!

  29. Spursfan9
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    So I've been tussling for first place in my ML with a rival for the past few weeks, alternating between 1st and 2nd each game week it seems. Managed to reclaim top spot last night and now lead by 4 points. My rival has wildcarded already, but I still have mine which I'll probably use for a GW with a cluster of double fixtures. Just looking for some advice for possible subs for this upcoming GW. Team as follows;

    Courtois/Pickford

    Maguire/Brunt/Simpson/Daniels/Van Aanholt (Injured)

    Alli/Eriksen/Siggy/Zaha/Son

    Costa/Lukaku/Llorente (Injured)

    £1m ITB.

    I'm torn between swapping Son out for Sane or not. Both have favourable fixtures, and with my Spurs contingent of Alli/Eriksen/Son, you can safely bet that one of those players is going to be involved in any goal that Spurs score. I should also add that I'll be looking to add Kane as soon as he's back from injury for either Costa or Lukaku. By swapping out Son this week, I should then be able to add Kane without incurring any point deductions (He's supposed to be back from injury this weekend). I was considering a Siggy/Mane swap but what with him taking everything for Swansea I'd be reluctant to transfer him out.

    I should also add that the players that I'd be looking to clear out with my wildcard would be as follows;

    Courtois, Daniels, Van Aanholt (injury dependant), Costa, Lukaku, Llorente.
    All of my rivals have Lukaku so I'm looking for a differential. Considering Niasse or Benteke, as both seem to be finding form and I expect them both to score the goals to see their sides avoid the drop.

    Any thoughts on how to play it to retain my place at the top?

  30. flippetyflop
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I'm 0.1m short from doing Firmino to Eriksen so should I just save? Anything else I can do

    Pickford/Valdes

    Valencia/Davies/Mustafi/Yoshida/Holgate/

    Sanchez/Firmino/Son/Sane/De Roon

    Ibra/Vardy/Origi

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

      Keep Firmino for the upcoming 🙂

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

      if you are short you are short, what about Walcott or Pedro or Zaha?

    3. Da Funk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Firminho is in good form and has great fixtures, why do you want to sell?