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16 April 2017 1287 comments
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In the first of two Easter Sunday fixtures, we drop by the Hawthorns at 1.30pm as West Bromwich Albion entertain Liverpool.

Unsurprisingly, Jurgen Klopp recalls both Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino after both emerged from the bench to grab a goal apiece in the 2-1 win at Stoke last weekend.

Coutinho’s strike – his third in as many matches – made him the sixth most transferred in player for Gameweek 33, with over 89,000 new owners.

In light of the Brazilian’s recent output, it’s no surprise to learn that the he is the most captained player for today’s early kick-off, with 77,887 FPL managers handing him the armband.

As the only team without a Gameweek 34 fixture, sales of the Baggies main men are likely to escalate over the next few days.

Indeed, both Ben Foster and Gareth McAuley are the top-ranked keeper and defender for transfers out since yesterday, with over 8,000 FPL managers already ditching the latter.

After being withdrawn before the hour-mark in each of the last two league fixtures, the McAuley exodus was well underway last week, with over 44,000 FPL managers drafting out the centre-half ahead of yesterday’s deadline.

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  1. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How about Kane Negredo Benteke up front ? At least we'll be sure they all start all the games.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Benteke may be rested. Negredo may be rested.

      1. Deano
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No chance bud!

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku has West Ham, do you want Negredo in your team? Chelsea have Southampton, do you want Negredo in your team? Man City have Man United, do you want Negredo in your team?

    3. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like it

  2. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coutinho and Origi blanks = beautiful.
    Now an Ibra 1 pointer for the icing on the cake

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

      Ibra zero pointer- being rested

  3. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibra ➡ who?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tekkers!

    2. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      LOL are u having a laugh???

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        the opposite of laughing atm ,mate

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Armband to Ibra!

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Foster

    5. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno

    6. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gestede.

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Does the fact that Sims owns Foster make all that funnier for anyone else? 😛

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I doubt people know that, or care

  5. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet has won us 6 points in 2 weeks. That's more than he's done in 3 full seasons or however long he's been here.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Big save and came for touches well, nice surprise 🙂

    2. Sims
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4 points *

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Lukaku to Zlatan worth getting for DGW ? Would mean only 3 DGW players in 34 Valencia Zaha and Gibson?

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This is the question.

      I have no idea

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku has West Ham. Have a think about it.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra rested today- surely he will be rested for a game next week

      1. nonprophet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think he'll play twenty ,,,, maybe. If not I think he is going to start every minute of every game from then on. And I'd rather two ibras in a week then one away lukaku, West ham and all

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

          1. He will only play one game in he DGW
          2. Kaku will certainly score against West Ham

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      wait until after the europa league tie. it all depends on that !!!!

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Anderlecht win would help 🙂

  7. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Told you guys to stay away from Ibra 😉

    Now captain pick for GW34 gets interesting

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha(c)

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not a bad choice, but hard fixtures makes me scared of doing it

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Increases the chance of getting more gametime

    3. Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Negredo for me.

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You think he will start both games?

        1. Deano
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Absolutely, and they need goals to win in order to stay up as the Manager has said.

    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      benteke for me

  8. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    The worst thing about crapping up an FPL season is the arrogant ml rivals who push it in your face. Ugh

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wish I had a ML like that, would make FPL interesting...

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        when your doing well its great, when your doing bad its horrible

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

    Even lions needs a rest, captain Ibra next week!

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

      He will play one game- probably road game vs City... yuk

  10. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone tell what happened with foster?I missed it.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Went forward for a corner kick. Liverpool had the opportunity to counter with them being 3 vs 1 and Foster still away, Moreno blew it and missed an open goal

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Find some way to watch last 4 minutes.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Played as a winger last 4 mins

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks both of you.Must have been crazy will surely watch,Im annoyed i saw the 1st half minus the goal and then did not watch as it was too boring :3

  11. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone going triple United defense for the DGW? Bailly Valencia and Rojo

    1. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely not.

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No chance all 3 play 2 games

      1. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Then again who can guess what mourinho is thinking?

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hell no. Why would you?

    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have Bailly Valencia and very scared for today(and DGW probably at least Valencia will get 1 game rest)

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have Bailly Valencia too. Think you are right about Valencia, but depends on EL. If he's rested there, I think he plays next 2.

    5. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at the next 3-4 games. Not many defenders will get points these 3 could even if they play 2 out of 3.

  12. dark91
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it only me or is there anyone else who finds it hard to sell SGW players with good fixtures for risky DGW ones ?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This.
      Lukaku to Ibra not looking so tempting now.

      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes - which is why I am selling the ones with not-so-good fixtures

    3. nkhoughton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Most I am only buying boro defenders as my defence is questionable next week

    4. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep I hate it

      1. nonprophet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Barragan nailed at left back you think?

    5. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i did deeney to benteke and thats pretty much it

    6. dark91
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think i will do Origi to Benteke and that is it, already have Valdes and Valencia from earlier before

  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino 11 goals and 10 assists. Improved from last season. Such a steady performer.

    1. nkhoughton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a great player people seems to write players of on here if they blank from an fpl standpoint for a few gameweeks

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Absolute team player..love the guy

    3. tambourineman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He barely played in the first third of last season but was very consistent after Xmas. Frustratingly I've owned him at all the wrong times this season.

  14. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So out of the 3 options that were still open:

    A) Sanchez + Crouch to Townsend/King + Ibra
    B) Siggy to Townsend
    C) Crouch to Negredo

    A is looking more unlikely now, hoping for Sanchez as a striker and 3 goals now on monday!

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

      Nothing until after Monday...

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Obviously 😀

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

          Sorry... just noted some people talking about Ozil and Sanchez...they may factor in... also a Blank by Negredo will certainly kill the Negredo love

    2. Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

  15. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Costa hitting form today would be interesting

  16. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have a feeling people have DGW blinkers on. Lots of good fixtures of SGW teams....... Just saying....

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only the Fanboys have the blinkers on

    2. HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. Sticling with kane and lukaku.

      Did Carroll to benteke. Already have Zaha and valencia will leave it at that.

    3. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I agree. It's tough when you look at the fixtures to let sgw players go. Would I rather have Townsend twice against tougher opposition or Siggy once home for Stoke for example.

    4. Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No WC left mate?

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wildcard and bench boost ready to go, mate.

        1. Deano
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Why not have a red hot crack at the DGW then?

    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wish I could get 9 but 7-8 is probably the most I can do.

  17. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bloody typical

    I have one player in that game and he only manages to get 11 points

  18. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Such an odd game to bench your best player for, would have put money on him to start against Chelsea and city and be benched against Burnley.

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Has Carrick been benched

    2. Dyslexia Untied FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think he will be going for pace against Chelsea, think Ibra will be a super sub later in the game plus saves energy to be at his best next GW

  19. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    When will the watchlist be updated to include OOP Foster?

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lol yeah and Pool still couldn't find the open net twice within 2 minutes.

  20. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibra bandwagon crashes lol, some time back they were claiming Ibra is fixture proof when it comes to Mourinho's rotation ideas.

  21. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This United Chelsea game will be tough watching with no players and being a United fan.

    2-1 United win with no points from Alonso, Hazard, Costa, Valencia, or Ibra.

    😀

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brace yourself for a double digit Hazard haul 🙂

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

        This

  22. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can't wait for FA Cup rotation to hit next gw.

  23. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Jose preparing the excuses before the game even starts. Shocking team selection. Should be fined. Fuming here.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fine for selecting his team? -_-

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wolves got fined all those years ago for fielding a weakened team. This is no different in my opinion

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lol

  24. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hm... not sure I will bring in Ibra for Lukaku

  25. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Llorente to Negredo? Can't afford Benteke.

    1. Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely!

  26. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    "He's tired - very tired," says Mourinho on Zlatan. "I’ll try to protect him but let’s see the result. He's on the bench and ready to help."

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's his excuse when they hand Chelsea 3 points then

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This. Mourinho is talking bollix.

  27. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any clips on what happened at last minute of wba liv?

  28. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pedro cmon save my GW 🙁

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chucky you got a green arrow yesterday

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        nope

  29. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard 18 pointer needed. Lets do this 😎

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would settle for a 0-0

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

        This, Bailly Valencia Alonso 6,6,6 but Zlatan probably 1

  30. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane captain next week then. People will talk about his away form, last time he played away they were destroyed by Liverpool. Before that, the 4 at the back formation messed with their tactics. Before that he got a 16pt haul away to Watford. Surely he can't be ruled out?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Plus derby record is phenomenal

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm strongly considering him