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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 33 – Part Two

Arsenal switch to three at the back to halt the slide away from home, Spurs march on with both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min accommodated, and Southampton welcome back a striker eyed by many ahead of two double Gameweeks to come. But Middlesbrough change five and still lose, while similar tweaks garner only a point for near-neighbours Sunderland.

Having published Part One yesterday, we now roll out the second instalment of our Gameweek 33 teamsheet summary, outlining the trends and tactics on show and offering early insights into the likely line-ups to come for the weekend.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Gabriel, Koscielny, Holding; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xhaka, Ramsey, Monreal; Sanchez (Coquelin 90), Ozil (Bellerin 90); Giroud.

  • Arsene Wenger made six changes from the side that lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace for the trip to Middlesbrough, with Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Rob Holding, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud replacing Emiliano Martinez, Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi, Mohamed Elneny, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck.
  • Wenger switched to an unfamiliar 3-4-2-1 system. The fit-again Koscielny joined Holding and Gabriel in the three-man defence, with Oxlade-Chamberlain and Monreal operating as wing-backs. Ramsey partnered Granit Xhaka in central midfield, while Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez occupied central attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Giroud.
  • Wenger only made two substitutions late on, with Bellerin and Francis Coquelin sent on in place of Ozil and Sanchez to help hold onto a 2-1 lead. The Spaniard played at right wing-back, allowing Oxlade-Chamberlain to push forward slightly, while Coquelin sat in central midfield.
  • After returning to winning ways, the Arsenal boss may consider sticking with the same system for the next league match, at home to Leicester City next Wednesday. Mustafi did miss out with a thigh problem. Should he return, he could start at the expense of Holding or Gabriel. Meanwhile, Welbeck failed to feature due to a toe injury. If fit, he offers a viable alternative to Giroud in attack. Bellerin and Walcott could only come into the reckoning for recalls if the Arsenal boss switches back to his usual 4-2-3-1 formation.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Lone Striker

Middlesbrough

Starting XI: Guzan; Barragan, Gibson, Ayala, Fabio (Friend 17); Clayton, De Roon (Gestede 79), Leadbitter; Ramirez (Traore 68), Downing, Negredo.

  • Steve Agnew made five changes for the home fixture against Arsenal, with Brad Guzan, Fabio, Marten de Roon, Gaston Ramirez and Alvaro Negredo replacing Victor Valdes, Bernardo Espinosa, Adam Forshaw, Cristhian Stuani and Rudy Gestede.
  • Those tweaks saw the Boro boss opt for a 4-3-3 formation, with Fabio returning at left-back. De Roon operated alongside Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter in central midfield, while Ramirez (left) and Stewart Downing (right) flanked central striker Alvaro Negredo.
  • Agnew was forced into making an early change though, with Fabio having to be replaced by the returning George Friend after just 17 minutes due to a knee problem. Adama Traore then replaced Ramirez, with the former stationed on the right wing as Downing moved over to the opposite flank. In a final roll of the dice after going 2-1 behind, Agnew brought on Gestede for de Roon as the home side finished the match in a 4-4-2, with the substitute joining Negredo in attack.
  • Valdes missed last night’s match with a rib injury, so he will need to be assessed ahead of Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth, with Guzan set to deputise once again if he is ruled out. Similarly, if Fabio is unavailable for the trip to the Vitality Stadium, Friend looks set to fill in at left-back. Calum Chambers may be available to return in defence, offering an alternative option to Daniel Ayala, and possibly Antonio Barragan, at right-back. Leadbitter suffered a hamstring problem during last night’s encounter, so he will also need to be checked, with Forshaw perhaps the main alternative in midfield if Agnew sticks with a 4-3-3. But with Boro running out of matches to save their Premier League status, he could consider switching back to a 4-4-2, utilising Negredo and Gestede up front. In terms of the wide positions, it’s Traore who’s most likely to push for a recall.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Right-Back, Centre-Back, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Forwards

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Cedric, Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand; Davis, Hojbjerg; Ward-Prowse (Long 60 (Rodriguez 82)), Tadic, Redmond; Gabbiadini (Boufal 60).

  • Saints boss Claude Puel made two changes from the side that beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 for the home encounter against Manchester City, with the fit-again Steven Davis and Manolo Gabbiadini replacing Jordy Clasie and Shane Long.
  • Davis partnered Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg at the base of midfield in the 4-2-3-1 formation, while Gabbiadini returned as the lone striker.
  • After falling a goal behind, Puel decided to bring on Long and Sofiane Boufal in place of Ward-Prowse and Gabbiadini. Long took over as the lone striker, while Boufal operated on the left wing as Nathan Redmond switched over to the right flank. But the Southampton manger then strangely decided to replace Long just 22 minutes after coming on, with Jay Rodriguez taking over as the lone striker. There was no sign of an injury for the Republic of Ireland international, who was visibly unhappy at being replaced.
  • Oriol Romeu will be available for the Gameweek 34 trip to his former club Chelsea following his two-match ban, so he could earn a recall in central midfield at the expense of Hojbjerg. Unless Puel opts to go for a slightly more defensive 4-3-3, with perhaps Clasie starting in place of Ward-Prowse, there aren’t expected to be further changes for the Stamford Bridge visit.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

Stoke City

Starting XI: Grant; Shawcross, Martins Indi, Muniesa; Johnson, Cameron, Adam (Walters 58), Pieters; Shaqiri (Diouf 88), Berahino (Crouch 58), Arnautovic

  • Mark Hughes made two changes for the visit of Hull City to the bet365 Stadium, with Marc Muniesa and Charlie Adam replacing Jonathan Walters and the injured Joe Allen.
  • Muniesa joined Ryan Shawcross and Bruno Martins Indi in a back three, while Adam played alongside Geoff Cameron in central midfield in the 3-4-3 formation. Xherdan Shaqiri (right) and Marko Arnautovic (left) flanked central striker Saido Berahino.
  • With the score level at 1-1, the Stoke boss introduced Walters and Peter Crouch for Adam and Berahino shortly before the hour mark. Walters played in more of a No 10 role, with Crouch as the lone striker in what was more of a 3-3-3-1 system. His final substitution had Mame Biram Diouf taking over from Shaqiri on the right wing for the final two minutes.
  • If Hughes sticks with the 3-4-3 formation for Saturday’s trip to Swansea City, there are unlikely to be many changes in personnel. After scoring last weekend, Crouch may push for a recall as the central striker in place of Berahino, while if Allen can recover from a hamstring injury, he could start in the middle of the park at the expense of Adam. Jack Butland was an unused substitute against the Tigers and is closing in on a first start of the campaign in goal in place of Lee Grant. Walters, Diouf and Ramadan Sobhi may only be options if Hughes changes back to a 4-2-3-1 system.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Central Midfield, Central Striker

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pickford; Jones (Borini 87), O’Shea, Denayer, Manquillo (Kone 89); Cattermole (Januzaj 76), Ndong, Gibson; Khazri, Anichebe, Defoe.

  • David Moyes made four changes to the side that lost 3-0 to Manchester United for the home clash against West Ham United, with John O’Shea, Javier Manquillo, Darron Gibson and Wahbi Khazri starting in place of Lamine Kone, Jack Rodwell, the injured Bryan Oviedo and the suspended Sebastian Larsson.
  • O’Shea returned following the death of his father to partner Jason Denayer in central defence, while Manquillo slotted in at left-back. Gibson joined Lee Cattermole and Didier Ndong in the three-man midfield, with Khazri (right) and Victor Anichebe (left) flanking central striker Jermain Defoe in the 4-3-3 formation.
  • With his side trailing 2-1, Moyes decided to bring on Adnan Januzaj in place of Cattermole. The Belgian played on the left wing, with Khazri drifting wider on the right, allowing Anichebe to partner Defoe in attack in a 4-4-2. Fabio Borini and Kone were summoned from the bench late on in place of Manquillo and Billy Jones, with the latter forced off due to concussion. Kone partnered O’Shea and Denayer in a three-man defence, while Borini joined the attack, with the Black Cats going all-out for a late equaliser.
  • If Jones is ruled out for the trip to Middlesbrough next Wednesday, Kone, Papy Djilobodji or Donald Love may have to come into the defence. Denayer may also be an option to fill-in at right-back. Rodwell provides an alternative in central midfield, with Borini and Januzaj pushing for recalls out wide.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson; Fer, Ki Sung-yeung, Fulton (Carroll 67); Narsingh (Borja Baston 58), Llorente (Ayew 81), Sigurdsson.

  • Swans head coach Paul Clement made four changes for the trip to Watford, with Jay Fulton, Ki Sung-yeung, Luciano Narsingh and Fernando Llorente starting in place of Jack Cork, Tom Carroll, Wayne Routledge and Jordan Ayew.
  • Fulton and Ki joined Leroy Fer in the three-man midfield, while Narsingh was stationed on the right of the front three. Llorente operated as the central striker for the Welsh side on his return to the starting XI following an ankle injury.
  • Clement decided to make his first change shortly before the hour mark, with Borja Baston introduced in place of Narsingh. The substitute joined Llorente in attack, with Sigurdsson moving to the tip of a midfield diamond. Carroll was then brought on for Fulton to operate on the left, leaving Ki at the base of midfield. The final substitution saw Ayew replace the tiring Llorente in attack in a straight swap, although the Ghanaian did drift out to the right-hand side.
  • Following another defeat, Clement may look to change formation for Saturday’s crunch home clash against Stoke City. He could consider moving to a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing Sigurdsson to start in the No 10 role. Ayew or Jefferson Montero could perhaps play on the left, with Narsingh possibly keeping his place on the right wing. Cork may be ‘touch and go’ to face the Potters due to an ankle injury, but if he is available, he could return in central midfield, alongside one of Fer, Ki or Carroll. Alternatively, the Swans boss may stick with the 4-3-3, but perhaps start with Ayew on the right in place of Narsingh.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele; Eriksen (Janssen 86), Alli (Sissoko 84), Son Heung-min; Kane (Wanyama 78).

  • Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino made two changes for the visit of Bournemouth to White Hart Lane, with Kyle Walker and Harry Kane restored to the starting XI in place of Kieran Trippier and Vincent Janssen.
  • Pochettino kept faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation, with Walker returning at right-back and Kane as the lone striker. The in-form Son Heung-min kept his starting spot on the left of the three attacking midfield positions.
  • With the match won, Pochettino decided to bring off his key attacking players in Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen during the final 15 minutes. Victor Wanyama returned from a back injury, while Moussa Sissoko and Janssen saw some playing time late on.
  • Spurs travel to Crystal Palace in Gameweek 34 and, given Wanyama is back to full fitness, Pochettino has the option of reverting to the 3-4-2-1 formation. That would probably mean Dier slotting back into central defence to allow Wanyama to partner Mousa Dembele in central midfield. That scenario would mean there is no place for Son in the starting XI though, so the Spurs seems likely to retain the 4-2-3-1 once more – at least for one more league fixture. Trippier could be considered for a recall with Walker earning a rest, while talk of Danny Rose’s imminent return could also put Ben Davies’ start in question from this point on – although it’s doubtful that he would figure at Palace.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Janmaat, Prodl, Mariappa, Holebas; Capoue, Doucoure, Cleverley (Behrami 88); Amrabat (Kabasele 63), Deeney, Niang (Okaka 78).

  • Hornets head coach Walter Mazzarri made three changes for the home clash against Swansea City, with the fit-again Sebastian Prodl, along with Etienne Capoue and Troy Deeney, replacing Craig Cathcart, Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka.
  • Prodl returned to partner Adrian Mariappa in central defence, while Capoue played alongside Abdoulaye Doucoure and Tom Cleverley in the three-man midfield. Deeney operated as the central striker in the 4-3-3 formation, flanked by Nordin Amrabat (right) and M’Baye Niang (left).
  • With his side leading 1-0, Mazzarri made a defensive first change, with Christian Kabasele brought on for Amrabat. Kabasele joined Prodl and Mariappa in central defence, and Capoue drifted slightly to the right of midfield to form more of a 5-4-1. Okaka was then called from the bench to replace Niang, with the substitute playing more centrally next to Deeney in a 5-3-2 system. Valon Behrami provided fresh legs in place of Cleverley late on in central midfield.
  • Cathcart missed out due to a knee problem, so if he remains out for Saturday’s trip to Hull City, Miguel Britos may push for a recall in place of Mariappa after completing his suspension. Back to fitness, Behrami offers an alternative to Doucoure in central midfield, although having beaten the Swans, Mazzarri may opt to keep faith in the Frenchman.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt; Yacob (McClean 64); Phillips, Livermore, Fletcher, Chadli (Morrison 61); Robson-Kanu (Rondon 64).

  • Tony Pulis made three changes for the home encounter against Arsenal, with Chris Brunt, Claudio Yacob and Hal Robson-Kanu replacing Allan Nyom, James Morrison and Salomon Rondon.
  • Brunt played at left-back for the Baggies, with Yacob stationed in the defensive midfield role in the 4-1-4-1 formation. Robson-Kanu operated as the lone striker, with Matt Phillips (right) and Nacer Chadli (left) out wide.
  • Pulis’ first change saw Morrison enter the fray in place of Chadli in a straight swap. Shortly after that, James McClean and Rondon came on for Yacob and Robson-Kanu, with the Republic of Ireland international operating down the right flank and Phillips playing more centrally in a No 10 role to form a 4-2-3-1. Rondon took over as the lone striker.
  • Brunt got the nod to play at left-back against Liverpool, but Nyom may come into contention for a recall when the Baggies play next, at home to Leicester City in Gameweek 35. Brunt could then be an option out wide, although it’s unlikely either of Phillips or Chadli will be dropped. Morrison might push for a recall in central midfield, while Rondon is another who could vie for a place in the starting XI as the lone striker.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Lone Striker

West Ham United

Starting XI: Randolph; Byram, Collins, Fonte, Masuaku; Fernandes, Kouyate; Snodgrass (Nordtveit 81), Ayew (Calleri 90), Lanzini; Carroll.

  • Hammers boss Slaven Bilic made two changes to the side that beat Swansea City 1-0 for the trip to Sunderland, with Edimilson Fernandes starting in place of the suspended Mark Noble, while Andy Carroll was handed a recall, replacing the injured Michail Antonio.
  • Fernandes started alongside Cheikhou Kouyate at the base of midfield in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Carroll returned as the lone striker. Robert Snodgrass (right), Andre Ayew (No 10) and Manuel Lanzini (left) formed the attacking midfield trio.
  • With his side holding a slender 2-1 lead, Bilic made a defensive first change, with Havard Nordtveit coming on in place of Snodgrass. The substitute played next to Kouyate and Fernandes in central midfield as the Hammers switched to a 4-3-3, with Ayew drifting slightly to the right of the front three. The Ghanaian was replaced by Jonathan Calleri late on just after the Black Cats had made the score 2-2.
  • Byram will miss Saturday’s home clash against Everton due to suspension, so Nordtveit could deputise at right-back. Cresswell was fit enough to be named among the substitutes last weekend and could replace Arthur Masuaku at left-back. Noble will also sit out the Toffees clash due to suspension, so Fernandes may keep his place in central midfield. Snodgrass is still struggling to make an impression with his new club, so Sofiane Feghouli will push for a recall on the right wing.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Right Wing

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  1. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all. If you had to buy one keeper keeping in mind GW 34 and 35, who would you buy?

    A) DDG (bur mci SWA)
    B) Valdes (bou SUN mci)
    C) Hennessey (liv TOT BUR)

    Ta 😉

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      DDG.

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Was all set to get vv. But latest injury has put me in doubt. And thinking of ddg

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would have said B until his injury so would now say A. Unless boro confirm before Sat that B is fit

    5. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all, DDG it is 🙂

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A. Lukaku > Ibra
    B. Barnes > Benteke
    C. Other?

    Valdes (Jakupovic)
    Walker • Valencia • Chambers (Stones • Stephens)
    Zaha • Sanchez • Alli • Coutinho • Sane
    Kane • Lukaku (Barnes)

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

    4. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

    5. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can you fund Barnes to Ibra by getting rid of Alexis?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, but why would I want to get rid of Alexis?

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          To fund Ibra, and because Alexis isn't worth the outlay.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Would need to get him back for 36 and 37 though, so personally don't think it's worth it but thanks 🙂

  3. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So if Valdes and Alonso are fine:

    Valdes
    Alonso Valencia Davies
    Sanchez Coutinho Alli Zaha Siggy
    Kane Lukaku

    Subs: Jaku Olsson Pieters Crouch

    Best option?:

    A) Siggy --> King or Townsend
    B) Crouch --> Negredo (bench Siggy)
    C) Sanchez + Crouch --> King/Townsend + Ibra (-4)
    D) Kane --> Ibra

    I'm wildcarding next week so only for 1 GW, cheers!

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b just for the lols

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yea I'm between B and C actually. Really like Negredo as a punt but Ibra's ownership is a worry.

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C) with Townsend for me Jaks. That's also what I've done!

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers! I was actually leaning towards King. Can Palace really hurt Liverpool and Spurs?

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I have both King and Townsend but I'd lean towards the DGW player because it's more fun! How's the rank?

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yea, not worried about PVA/Schlupp taking his place, thought it was at risk last gameweek?

            Good, climbing the rank with small steps lately, up to 2.3K I believe now, but still all my chips left so lots can happen until the end!

            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              No I think given his performances he'd be fairly nailed.

              Terrific rank for you mate. Well done. 🙂
              5.3k here. Also regarding the WhatsApp group, can you hit me up at bigmanbakar@gmail.com so that I have your details to contact you once the season is finished?

              1. JÆKS ⭐
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                You're coming close then, only 3k between us! Yea sure mate, will do that.

                1. BigManBakar
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Perfect 🙂

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B is a shout

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

  4. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    my fpl world has been blown apart, all the effort thats gone into a 34 bb and ive only just clocked that 6 of my players have a cup semi to negotiate first 🙁
    Valdes is a big doubt too

    Valdes
    Gibson Alonso Janmaat
    Sanchez Alli King Zaha(c)
    Kane Costa Benteke
    DDG Barkley Robertson Bavies
    1ft

    Should i still bb? Be gutted if Costa sent off or Kane or someone else injured at Wembley.
    Dont have a wc left.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can't really say anthing about that in case we don't hear any updates so sit tight for now I guess

  5. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi
    I will WC on GW36 so fixtures are:

    A- Lukaku: whu & CHE
    B - Aguero: MUN and mid

    would you drop A or B to bring Ibra in for the DGW?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      nope id leave

      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        can't really leave as it is. Most rivals have Ibra and even if I don't really fancy Ibra on the double, I am leading my league and needs to block them. So it probably will be ibra(C)

    2. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero for me

    4. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B).

  6. JoBro
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Negredo or Ibra for DGW?

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra

  7. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is taking a few hits justified if you want to bb this week?
    Will be removing deadwood like amat and bgw player brunt. So bb negates the hits

    //rp from last page

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      one thing to remember bout bb this week is the cup semis are after the deadline, any injuries or suspensions and your bb is screwed

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yea for sure

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If it helps you get the players you want

  8. Garth Marenghi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I know there's a bunch of ideas out there for fantasy chips, here's another, sorta, but I'd like an option to trade away all 3 current chips for another wildcard. AOA who cares. BB decent, it's the TC that hurts the most, but I'd still trade it for a wildcard.

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would never happen

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah probably not, but I'd take another wildcard if available.

    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I won't trade. With careful planning BB is beneficial without any WC.

  9. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Not happy with King benched. Would you do anything different?

    DDG
    PVA. Gibson. Valencia.
    Zaha. Alli. Sane. Eriksen.
    Tekkers. Ibra. Negredo.

    Jak. King. Mcauley. Reid

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      AOA?

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No used it.

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd bench Sane out of those

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah might be the way to go.

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Sane.

    4. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      With 8 DGWrs I would not worry about benching King 🙂 Great team for this week.

    5. AF90
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I have the same midfield as you except Siggy instead of Eriksen & will be benching Sane.

  10. Lav
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Morning everyone, bank FT here?

    Henn (Pick)
    Alonso Bailly Gibson (Yoshi Holgate)
    Eden Alli Eriksen Zaha King
    Kane Lukaku (Anichebe)

    Playing 3-5-2
    3.5 ITB

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, looks strong

  11. GE
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Starting Chambers ahead of Baines and Robertson?

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Baines, Tadic or Robertson as 1st sub?

        1. Lav
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Tadic
          Baines
          Robo

          1. GE
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks 🙂

  12. Sp0rting
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Just realised that I need to get a decent bench before I play my BB chip.

    Meh.

  13. Dont Shoot
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Team:
    De Gea - Heaton
    Baines - Davies - Valencia - Mawson - Maguire
    Tadic - Eriksen - Sane - Zaha - Walcott
    Kane Ibra Benteke
    Plan: maximize doubles
    For 36 Get Sou def (Yoshida/Bert...) for Baines, get Gabbi for Benteke

    My question is Wacott - will Ars go with 3 in def...against Spurs, MU, Eve?
    Even if they go with 4 will Venger give Walcott "his" 60-65 minutes?
    Ibra essential?

    Thoughts (not only on Walcott, Ibra) appreciated!

  14. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A bit off topic.
    Do you guys remember which player holds the record for FPL points for the last 10 years ?

    Is it Suarez on its last year at Pool? Did he break the 300 points mark? I can't remember?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Suarez 295

  15. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford
    Robertson Valencia Baines
    Siggy Walcott Sanchez Alli
    Kane Benteke Lukaku
    (Grant Pieters Stephens Fletcher)

    a) Lukaku > Rashford
    b) Baines > Bailly
    c) Walcott > Zaha
    d) Lukaku & Baines > Ibra & Gibson (-4)
    e) Lukaku & Walcott > Ibra & Zaha (-4)
    f) Baines & Walcott > Bailly & Zaha (-4)
    g) Baines & Walcott > Gibson & Zaha (-4)

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      c, or maybe f/g

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lol @ option A. I proposed C when you last time asked this

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

  16. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I've got Kane, Lukaku and Vardy.

    Thinking Vardy to Ibra (got the funds in the bank to do it), but should I also punt on Kane to Benteke, lose 0.2, and come back to Kane on a GW36 wildcard? I have Alli as cover for cpl (away) and MUN (home).

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No, keep Kane.

    2. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kane to Benteke - NO

      Vardy to Ibra - YES

  17. davies
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton & Origi > DDG & Benteke (-4)?

    (WC & BB available - 1.5 ITB)
    Heaton / Pickford
    Alonso / Valencia / Bavies / Maguire / Friend
    Sanchez / Alli / Sane / Zaha / Ward Prowse
    Kane / Lukaku / Origi

    Cheers.

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      probly makes sense, yeah

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  18. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    My defence for this week:

    Pickford (mid),

    Robertson (STK), Fernandez (WAT), Davies (cry)

    Should I

    (A) Foster, Brunt to DDG, Baragan (-4)
    (B) Brunt to Bailly/Gibson (which one?)

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B with G

    3. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      cheers 🙂

  19. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    For the dgw, who to bench to play De Roon?

    A) one of Siggy, Alli and King
    B) Alonso
    C) bench De Roon

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      c

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

  20. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What do we think of this bet for champ league tonight?

    Lei v Ath
    Real v Mun

    Both teams to score 1st Half - 2nd Half - 119/1

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      *Double bet

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't see it in the Leicester-Atleti game.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        what do you see in that game?

    3. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not for Lei vs Atletico

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        what do you see in that game mate?

        1. Sweetboi
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          At most a 2-1.

    4. chaboi1998
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      unrealistic

  21. Sp0rting
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Worth another -4 hit to do Ake -> Gibson?

    Jaku
    Bavies, BAILEY, GIBSON
    Sanchez, Alli, King, ZAHA
    IBRA, Kane, Lukaku

    and then to Bench Boost these shockers:

    Grant (swa)
    Yoshi (che)
    Robertson (WAT)
    T. Davies (whu)

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      they may just about be worth it if you're set on playing BB this week

  22. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which double would you prefer for a hit(would involve either Tarroll or Deeney making the way)?
    A) Ibra Rashford
    B) Ibra Lingard
    C) Zaha Townsend
    D) Zaha Benteke

    1. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      D for me

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      D. Zaha and Ibra not possible?

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Currently have those two. Thinking of double up.

  23. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero & Diomande -> Ibra & Benteke/Negredo (-4)?

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, prefer Benteke to Negredo

      1. Laurel and Vardy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Have Zaha, that's why considering Negredo. And Boro has no other choice but to attack in these "easy" games.

  24. chaboi1998
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero essential for DGW 37

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No, Jesus should be back

      1. chaboi1998
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Jesus essential?

  25. mrtopisto
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Current

    Heaton/Pickford
    Valencia/McAuley/Mee/Baines/Amat
    Siggy/Alli/King/Capoue/Zaha
    Kane/Ibra/Lukaku

    0,7 in bank and considering taking one or two hits

    would you:
    a)trade Heaton for DDG
    b)McAuley to Van Aanholt
    c)get rid of siggy, get Townsend

    or a combination of any other two for -8?

  26. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys 🙂

    Got a quick question: what single game in the Premier League did you enjoy the most this season (so far).

  27. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any Man U mids worth a punt?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pogba most nailed, but not great imo.

  28. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How does this Front 8 look for next gameweek's Wildcard?

    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen Sane
    Kane Gabbiadini Anichebe

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's hard to look good when covered in Anichebe.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Well I can't find a better bench fodder for 3-5-2 with a double.

    2. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      drop Eriksen, use funds to upgrade Anichebe

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I don't want to drop Eriksen. He's always assisting Kane.

    3. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      eriksen to redmond king or zaha..upgrade gabbadini or anichebe..

  29. Cantona90
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Don't know what to do about this GW. Main rival doesn't have WC but I do. He is clearly targeting GW 36/37.

    My team is

    Pickford Heaton
    Mawson Alonso Valencia Gibson Yoshida
    Siggy Eriksen Alli Sanchez King
    Diamande Kane Lukaku

    Reluctant to get rid of Siggy with that fixture.

    A) Sanchez>Townsend
    B) Lukaku>Benteke
    C) Sanchez>Townsend Lukaku>Ibra

  30. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Want to get rid of Siggy and have a punt on a DGW player. WC in next few GWs anyway so no real issues. Who shall I go for?

    A. Townsend (have Zaha)
    B. Herrera
    C. Pogba
    D. A Boro mid
    E. Other