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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. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How is this wildcard lads? Alternatives in brackets due to uncertainty.

    Cech Pickford
    Bailly Yoshida Stephens Benalouane (Holgate) Mustafi
    Sane Son (Pedro) Hazard Sanchez King
    Gabbiadini Costa Kane

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

      Not sure about Son (Pedro)

      The rest looks good.

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

        Cheers

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Is Benalouane going to be assured of playing?How long is Morgan out for?

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

        Think Morgan is back but he's put in some good performances. Let's see if he starts tonight!

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Will be a big ask to still be playing 37..if you don't still have BB chip then he is still a good cheap def but if you will be playing BB you will prob need to look elsewhere

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Just realising that holegate is alternative (looks fine then)

  2. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do we have an idea who will start up front for Utd tomorrow?

    Will Jose go for Lingard and Rash like he did against Chelsea or will Martial and Rooney keep their places after scoring?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure it will be Lingard and Rashford but I expect the latter to start

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Prob Rashford and lingard and then Rooney and Martial for Swansea at weekend

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rashford up top and Martial behind imo

  3. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kyle Walker and Valancia to start tonight and tomorrow respectively? Yay or Nay?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yay

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

      Yay and yay!

    3. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Would think so

    4. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes and yes but Trippier might start to defend against Palace at a better position

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

    Is it a bad idea to go triple Spurs in attack until the end of the season when they have ARS and MUN at home?

    If not, who should I get instead of Alli?

    Does a SGW asset make sense such as a Liverpool mid?

    Should I try to make space for Ozil and sacrifice my 5th mid?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Would def keep Alli and Kane anyway

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

        I got Eriksen for 8.1.

        Is there a better option than him for 8.4 until the end?

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Prob not..unless you feel sane will do the business

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

            I plan on getting Sane as well.

            Here's how my front 8 will look like:

            Sanchez, Haz, Alli, Erik, Sane
            Kane, Gabbi, Anichebe

            However, there is a big risk if Spurs flop some of those games. Then I get no returns from 3 players.

  5. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who is best 4.5 def to get on WC? (Already have Stephens & Holegate-would prefer DGW from 37)
    A. Holebas
    B. Evans
    C. Yoshida (double up)
    D. Other

    1. ptr88
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      C or Maybe cheaper ARS def, I think Holding will get one match.

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Im Getting holgate and yoshy

  6. ptr88
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What you guys think of following WC:

    DDG/Pickford
    Alonso-Stephens-Clichy-Holding-Huth
    King-Haz-Sanchez-Alli-Capoue
    Kane-Gabbi-Costa

    Then save 2 transfers and do like following in GW37:

    Huth -> Downgrade
    King -> Sane?

    Gambling with Holding but feel he can get at least 1 game in GW37.

    1. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Don't like holding or cliche

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Very similar to mine undecided whether to go holgate or holding

  7. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    WC draft 4.0, 1.2 itb

    Pickford Cech
    Bailly Yoshida Alonso Holgate Clichy
    Hazard Sanchez King Sane JWP
    Kane Gabbi Defoe

    Defoe is a differential pick in ML, plan is to bring either Monreal or Ozil before DGW36

    Thoughts?

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

      I wouldn't go without Alli, so maybe Sane -> Alli and Clichy->Gabriel

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I might do Defoe > Anichebe and King > Eriksen/Alli later.

    2. Cabellafan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Good team!

      1. Cabellafan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Tekkers for Defoe until DGW?

  8. McQueen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Barragan dropped for tonight, right?

    I know he went off after they got a red card but can't see him play after their bad performance. Owner here, would like him to get 1 point, but it's not happening sadly. 🙂

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

      I don't know why you are so sure. As a Fabio owner, I hope you are right, but I am also fairly certain Fabio won't play 🙁

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

        Certainly hoping I'm wrong and he gives me one last appearance.

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

        Fabio will play for sure boro love him when fit

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

          That's what I heard as well, but he didn't play last game. There's plenty of options for his position(s).

          There's Friend as LB and Chambers&Barragan as RB.

          And DeRoon is apparently fit, so there goes that idea as well.

    2. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why do you think he will be dropped?

  9. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Day 4: Lovren is f***** s***.

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      🙂

    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Internet explorer?

      And there was me hoping that a good leader would be the making of him

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Liverpool*

    4. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Best 4.8 defender? Lovren?

  10. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Cech Pickford
    Alonso Gabriel, Clichy, Yoshi, Holgate,
    Sanchez, Haz, Sane, Erik, Tadic,
    Kane, Gabbi, Rashford

    Questions over the defence and rashford but other then that fairly reasonable?

  11. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    After Costa's display last night, who would you rather have on a wildcard?

    A: Sanchez and Rashford
    B: Walcott and Costa

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

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

      Sanchez and Costa

      The rest are not nailed.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This

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

      Is Ozil and Costa not an option ?

    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A - but not Rashford

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

        This.

  12. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Coutinho currently on +96.1 and been around it for a few days, likely to rise next day or 2?

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

      A lot of wildcards going on, will probably rise Saturday evening.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Okay thanks I'll just have to move now then

  13. Carlton P
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    1FT, 7.0ITB, BB intact
    Valdes Pickford
    Mustafi yoshi holgate Bailly Gibson
    Alli erik sane King zaha
    Kane kaku rashford
    kaku > gabbi?
    Valdes/Gibson worth taking hits to get rid?
    Will do zaha > Sanchez/Haz gw36

  14. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Bravo is very tempting.

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

      Pep has open stated that he doesn't have a 1st choce keeper and will base his selection on the opponent and the training sessions

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He just loves Bravo

  15. OldBenKenobi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    who to bench?
    Sanchez (tot)
    Zaha (BUR)

    also have townsend

  16. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hmmmm

    Bryan Swanson‏
    @skysports_bryan

    We're told police raids at Newcastle United and West Ham. Developing story. More on #SSNHQ #nufc #whufc

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      @SkySportsNewsHQ

      BREAKING: Newcastle's St James' Park and West Ham's London Stadium have been raided as part of a police investigation #SSNHQ

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        They won't find any trophies

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Random

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      @CaulkinTheTimes

      My understanding is that HM Revenue & Customs are investigating transfer activity at Newcastle United & that Lee Charnley has been arrested.

      A statement is to come from #Nufc. It is also understood that at least one other club is being investigated by HMRC.

  17. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    That's very interesting.Just use Gargatron and
    Points behind rank 10 000 56
    Points ahead of rank 100 000 38

    So close.....

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

    On WC Who to get ?

    A- Costa
    B- Hazard

    1. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Both?
      Otherwise Hazard.

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Both of you can but would prioritise hazard

    3. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

  19. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Press conferences

    13:30 - Manchester City & Manchester United

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Same room?

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Same city

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Sherlock alert

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

        Yeah ... and they will hold hands while talking 😳

    2. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers Ö

  20. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Benteke (c) tonight

    You know the drill, nailed on for a blank

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

      BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, brace incoming...

    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      4 pts + the 24 pts banked is still a good return

    4. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      goal

      benteke 2
      zaha 1
      alli 2
      eriksen 2

      plz

  21. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Wc number infinity

    Cech Pickford
    Vertonghen Stephens yoshida clichy holgate
    Sterling king hazard Sanchez 5.2 mid(capoue/markovic)
    Costa Kane gabbi

    0.9 ITB to do king to Pedro next gw
    Fancy sterling as a differential to sane

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looks very Good

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Finally!!!

      2. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks man

    2. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      why capoue/markovic?

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Struggling to find other decent options at that price, could maybe drop Pedro to upgrade them?

      2. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Could get lingard/Chadli by keeping king instead of transferring to pedro

        1. 404_FC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          from my opinion

          i would get alli/eriksen/son

          and drop costa to other

          GL

  22. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    WC draft 1.. Hoping Tottenham will have their normal end of season stumble 😛

    Pickford - Schmeichel
    Alonso - Clichy - Cedric - Holding - BJones
    Sanchez - Hazard - Sane - Coutinho - JWP
    Costa - Vardy - Gabbi

    Coutinho -> Ozil next GW for the back to back doubles

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I like that. Would probably try to force Cech in over Schmeichel though. Maybe even Jesus over Vardy but theres an obvious risk with that

  23. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I love the Negredo bashing before he plays Sunderland at home 😆 On paper he was the go to DGW pick imo could even possibly outscore Benteke.

  24. 404_FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    will b.davies play tonight ? or TOT keep playing the same last match?

    hope (C) Negredo hattick tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I hope he does not play. Holgate is waiting to come off the bench!

      1. 404_FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        8 point for u

        5 point for me (robertson) 🙁

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

    Lots of people expecting Negredo to do damage over the double and now expecting Southampton to keep a clean sheet against them in 37. Where's the logic?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sunderland are a rubbish team. As long as you prepare for the counter attack then you should be all over them. Even Middlesbrough. Glad Ramirez is out though, hopefully Traore will play and win some free-kicks. Southampton are better than Middlesbrough so should keep it tighter. Middlesbrough may be relegated by GW37 anyway.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      DGW fever affects the best of players

      SGW cheap bench fodder = non playing bench enabler that will get you nothing
      The very same player as DGW cheap bench fodder = playing bench enabler that will score or get clean sheets

  26. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    One game pre WC punt

    Townsend to
    A Hazard - Everton away
    B Firmino - Watford away
    C Other

  27. Gilberto.
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Last decision on WC I think

    A- Hazard Özil JWP

    B- Sanchez Sané Redmond

    Cheers

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

    Who's the best Spurs def to take with money no object?

    Surely Toby scores soon.

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      +1

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

      Anyone going without Gabbi men? Considering a few games in short space of time stinks of rotation and tough games looming

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

        Ffs sorry. Fail.

  29. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hey lads - from GW36 onwards:

    A) King & Jesus
    B) Ozil & Anichebe

    A looks better on paper but gives me a benching dilemma - have to bench 1 of the players in GW36 & 38 (BB in 37). Plus, question marks of Jesus' minutes?

    B gives me an easy option to bench (Anichebe) and also an extra 2 fixtures.

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

      Basing decisions on who is easier to bench?
      Cart before horse?
      With a few weeks to go what are your season ambitions

  30. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    On Redcafe, the poll question of whether Utd fans would trade the potential of Rashford for Harry Kane. 78% say no

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      😆 brilliant !

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

      Hehehehe another poll says 78% are diluded