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25 April 2017 2941 comments
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The third day of Gameweek 34 action brings us to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain Southampton at 7.45pm.

Both Eden Hazard and Diego Costa return to the Blues’ first XI after appearing off the bench in the weekend FA Cup win over Spurs.

The Belgian’s goal and assist in last Saturday’s 4-2 triumph continued the form that has produced points in five of his last six league outings.

Costa attempts to address a run of two goals in ten appearances – indeed, he was the second most transferred out player for Gameweek 34, with over 136,000 sending the Spain international packing.

Pedro’s owners are left frustrated as the Spaniard’s run of nine successive Gameweek starts comes to an end this evening. Willian also warms the bench despite his Wembley double, as Cesc Fabregas comes in for the hosts instead.

Southampton, meanwhile, afford us some early scouting ahead of their back-to-back Double Gameweeks 36 and 37.

Up against a defence without a clean sheet in ten Gameweeks, Manolo Gabbiadini has the chance to catch the eye as a third forward option, while attacking midfielders Dusan Tadic and James Ward-Prowse could also play their way into our wildcard plans.

Nathan Redmond’s 6% owners are given cause for concern, however, as the winger drops to the bench for Sofiane Boufal.

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  1. Moosie the Staggie
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Evening all.

    Had a few goes at wildcard drafts and tbh i am really struggling to put out a bench that i like for gw37.
    Would it be to much of a gamble to load my bench on Bournemouth players at home to Burnley? Thinking Daniels, King and Afobe.
    Has the added advantage of freeing loads of cash for a strong first 11.
    Thoughts guys?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think I'd only go with 2 max from Bournemouth. Definitely King, so decide on another out of Daniels and Afobe. While Bournemouth are on good form and have good fixtures, they're basket is just not one I'd put a lot of my eggs in. They're not as reliable for tripling up as the big teams. They could even end up being on their holidays, probably not imo, but you never know. It's too much of a gamble imo. If they don't perform, it'll be bad. So yeah, 2 max for me

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It may be only 2 more than everyone else though, providing most keep King.
        You are probably right though, 2 is maybe enough of a risk.

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      That's a great idea, Burnley won't concede like Middlesborough, I wouldn't triple up but King and Daniels are good shouts.

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

      in that case why not consider T Carroll (sun) and Holgate (WAT)... 8.2M in total and both will play 60+

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Far more attacking threat in the Bournemouth lot. Could play them every week until the end now too.

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

          true -makes sense to have King if you can

    4. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers for the input guys. Much appreciated!

      Lots to ponder

  2. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Kaku > Costa

    &

    Zaha > Sane

    for - 4 or just do Kaku to Costa for now?

    Cheers

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just Rom to Costa. Zaha could easily outscore Sane this weekend.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just first one. Zaha could do well home v Burnley and Sane if plays Thursday may be rested v Middlesbrough

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

      Keep Zaha for Burnley

    4. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just Kaku > Costa for now. Assess Sane's minutes further and then make a more informed decision on him.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thanks lads.

        should I do Costa now then or wait until after tomorrows game?

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

          Costa and Lukaku not changing tonight so you can afford to wait.

        2. UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Always better to wait as long as possible

  3. Gangster Panda
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    3rd striker option for gw37:

    A - Anichebe for 2 (SWA) (ars) or
    B - Barnes for 1 (bou)
    Thanks.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rather Afobe for 1 home to Burnley

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Me too

      2. Gangster Panda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Only have 4.6 to spend (unless I switch up a couple of others)

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I couldnt honestly recommend either. One is a sick note and the other isnt 100% nailed.
          Gun to my head......Anichebe

  4. HashAttack
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Match stats for Spur vs Ars last season - http://www.11v11.com/matches/tottenham-hotspur-v-arsenal-05-march-2016-317127/

    Ended 2-2 .. Arsenal has lost their last 3 and Coq was red carded in the 55th minute ... Sanchez equalised in the 66th

    Afraid it's one of the those few fixtures that Arsenal turn up

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal are a far worse team this season imo

  5. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team? 0.0m in the bank...

    DDG Pickford
    Clichy Gabriel Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Capoue
    Kane Costa Gabbiadini

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      potential 2 rotation risks is clichy and gabriel which is risky

  6. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Does Batshuayi cover Costa?

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      in a biblical sense?
      not sure....

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      In theory yes he is second striker

  7. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks to Hazard and Alonso im now only 1 point below the top 1k average and my GW is back on track. Hoping Kane (C) delivers tomorrow and Spurs keep a clean sheet

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nice 🙂

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks only 31 points feels low still, id be happy with a goal and some bonus for Kane

    2. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Need a goal from the big man tomorrow if I ever needed it

  8. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A - Costa Redmond Stones
    B - Gabbiadini Pedro Alonso
    C - Jesus Redmond Alonso

    DDG (Pickford)
    Walker Clichy Monreal (Stephens/????)
    Hazard Sanchez Alli Sane (????)
    Kane Anichebe (????)

    No WC just future transfers

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      None appeal to me completely, A if I had to pick one

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Can surely pick a nicer trio than that.

      Costa King PVA

  9. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Up to 3.1k now. I could have done quite well at this lark without 140pts worth of hits.

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Well done Wakey

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Still got Kane (c) to play along with a few others this week as well...same as you...

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Nice Ive got Kane (C), Alli, Alderweireld, Sanchez and Negredo for tomorrow

    2. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Great work

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Indeed.
      You should do a Ruth.
      One team for your family MLs and another for pure OR glory, pretending it is another family member
      But don't, as you are perfect as you are 🙂
      Congrats on the great season!"

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I've had 140pts of hits
        279 bench points (amazingly)
        110 mill TV
        107.7 mill SV
        and ended up on 3.1k so far...

        ...And all I've actually done is plan to beat my two rivals each week by looking at where they had a couple of rubbish picks each week and picking better picks for (-4)...and/or replicating their good picks. And that's all...

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

          Hits just get you players who get more points ... and then when you move them on they make you money ... win, win!

          Just got to get the right players but I believe it's the way to play the game - -8 each week (3 players) seems nicely profitable ... bit of a case of ensuring you keep your discipline

          Not counted my season's bench points - but 22 on 4 occasions has been painful

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Bookmark this https://anewpla.net/fpl/report/

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

              Thanks - you trying to keep me up for another hour?

              352 points on hits ... 358 points immediate benefit
              58.8% on captain choice

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

                and 281 bench points ...

        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, I've followed your season closely. I'd never play like that as I always concentrate on OR but what you've done has been amazing.
          I had fun just one time (last season) I know you remember it well ...and it was down to unleashing the shackles because I was doing awful.
          I admire your flair and always have.

    4. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Good job Doc

    5. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wakey king of the fpl heavy hitters

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It's gone exceptionally well in the way I like to play this game....i'm not patient enough for the OR lark. Unlike your good self who's having a proper barnstormer of a season.

        Good luck...you can win it.

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I am prone to the odd hit myself you have to have some fun with the game and you do that in spades with your game style and that is what it is all about at the end of the day

          I hope you finish strong Wakey you deserve it you are a FFS legend

  10. bennyp
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Disaster week... what can I do here? Still have my WC..

    Foster - Grant
    Azpi - Davies - Amat - Valencia - Stones
    Coutinho - Redmond - Alli - Zaha - De Roon
    Kun - Lukaku - rashford

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      reconstruct and have a bit of fun
      who would you keep?
      i'd suggest alli,watch rashford and bin the rest

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      WC

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      That's a WC all day for me.

  11. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kane Costa Benteke

    Based on current form, rotation risk factor and fixtures would you be happy with this front 3 for rest of season?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, very.

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Bit of a no brainer right? Can you resist the knee jerky is the real question?

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You can't be happy with anything for the rest of the season. It's like calling someone a season keeper - it's a fallacy.
      Attack each GW at this stage for all it's worth.

      But . yes that front 3 looks good for this week.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        When there are only 5 gameweeks left I think you could say that

  12. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Really wish I had Holgates 8 in instead of Gibson. Would be on 43 with 6 to go 🙁

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

      8 points in the bag vs the potential 15 points .... we can still hope

      If that fails I've get my Valencia voodoo doll out

  13. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What is realistic point prediction for the following players I have playing tomorrow?

    Kane
    Alli
    Alderweireld
    Sanchez
    Zaha
    Negredo

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

      I need everyone of them (bar Toby) to get double figures...

      Realistically:

      9-12
      6-9
      6-8
      7-16
      0-5
      0-12

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        those predictions will do me nicely 🙂

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

          Optimistically realistically 🙂

    2. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Will Valencia play next game? I hope not so Holgate can step in...

      What about Blind? My rival has him...

      Tks

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        i need valencia to play and get a CS, Blind could easily play with injuries in defence

    3. Jethrik
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kane 13
      Ali 8
      Erik 9
      Alderweireld 6
      Sanchez 2
      Zaha 2
      Negredo 6

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    so tonight I went from 2 city players to now having none

    all because of costa

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      no more having to read pep's mind
      -it's a relief

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

      Yeah he's changed everything. Nice to have another GW to asses on a broader scale.

      3x Spurs, 3x Chelsea and 2x Arsenal + a solid other 7 just doesn't work 🙁

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Dodgy decision making transfers with so many games left this GW.

      Even if you are potentially 0.1 short of that perfect transfer, it's folly at this stage of the season.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I am on wc at the moment, trying to shuffle the players around so I can fit everyone I want in is becoming extremely difficult

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ah! Good luck with it Bemba 🙂

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            thanks 🙂

            I thought it would be fun but it's a nightmare 🙁

    4. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Only going with Sane

  15. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What was the debate about the Alonso assist during the game, was it wumming or just cluelessness?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The latter (non owner)

      Howya bud 🙂

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, reckon it's the latter.
        Good thanks.
        Unlucky DGW defender choices RCA, still time yet though 🙂

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

      Wumming!

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A bit of a coming together of heads to get the header in for the assist. Hard to call really.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It's an assist all day long in my book.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I agree...but I can see where the straw clutching came from.

  16. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Will Valencia play next game? I hope not so Holgate can step in...

    What about Blind? My rival has him...

    Tks

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

      Expect both to start.

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Me too. Annoying thing is Antonio probably misses the Swans match instead.

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      i need valencia to play and get a CS, Blind could easily play with injuries in defence

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Think Valencia and Blind will start tomorrow

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This

  17. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Done Ibra > Costa tonight as planned and now need to release some funds from either Walker or Valencia ready to bring Sanchez back in for my (-4) this week.

    I'm quite sure neither will play both games in a DGW so which one goes and for who ?

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

      Walker > PVA. Even if Walker starts there will be goals in the North London Derby.

      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Will PVA even start???

        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          He has been a disastrous pick for me considering it was either him for -4 or Jagielka for free

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

        no return on just doing PVA in and out ... he's not a season keeper

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

      Not touching anymore United assets once I sell Valencia on WC for 36... Can see the same issues we seen with Liverpool last year arising again. Main (FPL) players play 1 of the 2 DGW games (bar DDG), not worth a spot in a WC.

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Bailly too?

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

          Jose said after Thursday for Smalling & Jones to be brave and want to come back soon. Can see one of the two being back for 37 and Bailly will be long over-due a rest by then.

          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Damn. I guess DDG/ARS defender could be the way over Cech/Bailly then

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

        Walker to PVA or a Saint to get in early?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Already have Yoshida...

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

            Missed the part that it was funds for Sanchez ... how much do you have for the replacement defender?

            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Just looking again. I could alternatively do Siggy > Somebody and call time on him. That would release more funds and quite comfortably get Sanchez in the week after.

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

                Don't expect anything from Siggy this week ... but would be tempted to get Stephens and risk a SOU double

                Hull at home is not the worst match

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

                I'm saying goodbye to Siggy this week as well, to Hazard. In your case Shaqiri might be worth a look. Redmond/JWP if needing to go even cheaper.

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

      No reason to think Walker will play twice ... has to be Vert of Alderw to guarantee playing time
      Valencia has the same problem

      Would be a lot easier if you were prepared to risk Kompany ... can't say Southampton or Arsenal defenders appeal

  18. Hochoki
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    what is the best transfer decision ??

    1. lukaku to gabbiadini
    2. lukaku + zaha to gabbiadini + ozil
    3. save FT... hit kills people

    my team is :

    DDG Pickford
    Alonso Bailly Gibson Stones Yoshida
    Hazard Alli Eriksen Zaha JWP
    Kane Lukaku Benteke

    I have 1 ITB & 1 FT left & have already used my wc

    1. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Superbly set up for this week, a definite save.

  19. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which combi would you choose for the rest of the season:
    A. Herrera, Jesus
    B. Sane, Rashford
    C. Albrighton, Costa

    1. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      C if forced into one, but not keen on any.

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

      C for nailed-ness.

  20. E25
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    GW 35 WC - thoughts?

    Cech Pickford
    Bailly Yoshida Holgate Alonso Bertrand*
    Haz Sanchez Alli Sane King
    Kane Gabbiadini Benteke*

    This would be with the idea of keeping Benteke for a couple of weeks with his form, ideally getting Jesus in for gw37 and downgrading Bertrand to Stephens.

  21. davies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender for this GW only?

    A) Bertrand (HUL)
    B) Clichy (mid)
    C) Shaw (SWA)
    D) PVA (BUR)
    E) Daniels (sun)

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      E has the highest points ceiling imo, so Daniels.
      Would have said PVA if he was nailed, but he is way to risky imo.

    3. nkhoughton
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      PVA then Man u defender

  22. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody going with this front 8 on WC?

    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King

    Kane Costa Benteke

    1. big_cliff
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If I could afford it

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I can afford but with mediocre def.

        Jaku Pickford

        Collins Stephens Yoshida Holgate Kone

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Most will struggle to fund that with any resemblance of a half decent BB defence

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah. No def priced more than 4.4. Unless Ake comes into tje frame.

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

      I think it's time to be brutal and either go 3-5-2 or 3-4-3

      I'm going to end up losing King so an extra 1.9M is available for the other front 7

  23. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone worse than 24 points? ? 🙁

    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Me. 21 points. But still have 8 more players to go.

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Me if i include the -4

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Negredo(C) brace will change that kz 😉

    4. BRFC1883
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just you mate. Lowest score in the game at this point.

    5. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      18!
      But still 11 players to go.

  24. Shanty Toon
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Not seeing any love for Aguero at the moment, are people waiting until Thursday to assess him? Until Costa's performance tonight he was a banker for me.

    1. nkhoughton
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      for most its price without penalties hes not as explosive

      1. Shanty Toon
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Who's been taking pens ahead of him?

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Very pricey, Jesus potentially coming back... makes it difficult with Haz, Sanchez Kane in your team

      1. Shanty Toon
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I feel like he'll start both but I get what you mean price wise. My only draft that has Costa/Aguero/Hazard in had to sacrifice Sanchez for Ozil and a Chelsea defender for a budget one.

        1. E25
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Fair play mate. I haven't really considered Aguero as it just kills the rest of the team.

  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best move here given I have no WC left?

    A) Bavies & Ibra -> Yosh & Kane
    B) Son & Ibra -> Pedro & Kane
    C) Bavies, Lukaku & Ibra -> Yosh, Kane & Costa (-4)
    D) Son, Lukaku & Ibra -> Haz, Kane & Gabbi (-4)

    Jaku
    Valencia, Brunt, Stones
    Sanchez, Eriksen, Son, King, Zaha
    Lukaku, Benteke

    Grant, Bavies, Robertson, Ibra
    Bank 0.0m, 2FT, no WC left

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I like C. No need to lose Son imo

  26. theBoose
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which combo?

    A) Azpilicueta, Stones, Holding, Sanchez
    B) Alonso, Clichy, Koscielny, Ozil

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Bottom one. Azpi no longer a valid option

      1. theBoose
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Out of curiosity, why is Azpi no longer an option?

    2. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B by quite a distance for me

    3. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe lose a city def and go Alonso, Kos, Sanchez

    4. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

      1. theBoose
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers all. Was thinking the same, glad to get the ticks of approval.

  27. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    0.1 shy of couts to eriksen

    Forster Pickford
    Alonso Monreal Holgate Stephens Britos
    Alexis Hazard Coutinho King Sane
    Kane Costa Anichebe

    Thoughts on this current WC?

  28. E25
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best Arsenal Def for rest of season?

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

      Mustafi

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Expected him to come bottom of the pile

    2. nkhoughton
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Monreal, hes currently at wing back

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thinking this as saves cash too. Any threat of rotation in doubles?

        1. nkhoughton
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          when they play 4 at back hes still in lb, im not too worried about him

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Koscielny IF he can stay fit

    4. Shanty Toon
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Haha bet that's helped.

      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        All I need is a suggestion for Gabriel 😉

        1. Duffy Dunk
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I was hoping for that too 🙂

        2. Moosie the Staggie
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I like Holding as an enabler 😀

  29. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I'm experimenting with trying to fit in Costa on my wildcard, and would appreciate your help. If you could have Costa in your front 8 and all the other usual suspects, would you roll with this defence?

    Foster - Pickford
    Alonso - Gabriel - Stones - Yoshida - Kone

    (I had vowed never to get Stones again this season but if he enables Costa...)

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It would mean I'd have a front 8 of

      Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Sane - King
      Kane - Costa - Gabbiadini

      1. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thats a rotation nightmare

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I can take the benched points in the next couple of gameweeks if it means a massive bench boost in GW37.

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Think I'd prefer Stephens to Kone.
      Would probably look at finding an alternative to Stones also.

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. I hate Stones, I really do - is there a better DGWer at 4.7 or less? Double Southampton defence doesn't particularly appeal...

        1. E25
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Prefer double Sunderland then? 😉

          1. Pierce34
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Haha touche. How about someone like Britos instead of Kone?

            1. E25
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Not for me, those fixtures are horrible. What about Holgate? Single GW I know but decent option for the price

              1. Pierce34
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Thanks - see next page!

  30. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    CostaaaaAAA