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27 April 2017 3715 comments
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Gradually weaned off our double fixture helping and returned to normality, the ScoutCast team take time out to pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 34, before we set our sights firmly on what lies ahead.

Wildcards and Bench Boost chips lodged up their end of season sleeves, Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to embrace another round of community questions.

With the rebuilding programme imminent, we take a look at those shot-term punts who can do a job in Gameweek 35, before weighing up single fixture assets who can possibly hold their own amid the forthcoming circus of Gameweek 37.

And, of course, we carry out our weekly appraisal of Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean hints at a return form just as an irresistable Eden Hazard closes in.

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  1. JoroBG
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez & Negredo OUT,
    Zaha & Aguero IN

    A Yes
    B No

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

      B

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      C Why on Earth!?

      1. JoroBG
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        What's the problem?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Bringing Kun in when Jesus is back, Zaha in AFTER the DGW, and shipping Sanchez just before his 2 DGW's. Makes no sense at all to me.

    3. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No.

  2. Tickle Me Enzo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bets on what game Rose returns??

    1. AA33
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Pochettino said he could be back in GW 35

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          And we don't really care about that match from FPL perspective, so it's quite safe to expect him to be certainly back for GW36.

        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          But, if on wildcard, would you already transfer him in?

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Arsenal!

      • Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think NLD is too soon to start, so West Ham.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Even so, if on wildcard, would you already transfer him in and never mind having no Spurs def to play for the Arsenal match.

          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Was meant to be a question.

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Risky, can rotate with Bavies DGW, nah.

            2. Tickle Me Enzo
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              No, question to self was whether on WC to draft Davies if he starts at least the next two games, which sounds as though it could be questionable

              1. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                hmm... Rose hasn't really been rotated this season, and Spurs have no other games left and are still theoretically challenging for the title, so need to play their best. I think it's unlikely Rose will be rotated if he's fit. West Ham, ManU, Leicester & Hull hardly are the kind of matches in which they need to play the more defensive lateral.

    2. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus start at mid?

      1. gunthourinho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Almost certain

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Can't see it.

      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Up front.

      4. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yep.

      5. HashAttack
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Jesus got a knock on his foot ... was it the same one that he injured?

      6. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Doubt it, maybe the one after.

        If Silva is still out that may help his cause though,

      7. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Doubt it personally, prob get 30 mins i reckon.

    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      45-8 - 37.

      The worst double gameweek ever. Absolutely dreadful.

      No goals in my squad. Just a couple of clean sheets and an assist.

      Awful.

      Ffs.

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        pundits nemesis. unlucky fella we have all had one at one stage. call it a bad beat and go again

      2. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Unlicky AOC. Too much borough im assuming?

    4. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts on this team? 1 FT and WC still to play

      De Gea - Grant
      Valencia - Baines - Davies - Robertson - Amat
      Sanchez - Alli - Eriksen - Zaha - Carroll
      Lukaku - Rashford - Benteke

      Any suggestion is much appreciated!

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Rashford to Gabs

        1. TaiwanHC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          You're not expecting Rashford to play next game?

    5. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku to Gabby?
      Valencia to someone nailed on?

      Which ones more important?

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Depends on your Valencia backup. You have 5 defenders I presume?

        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Gibson MCI
          Mawson mun

          Not great subs.

          1. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Tough call. I think on balance probably still get Gabbi because I'd imagine Valencia will play. But if there's more doubt in the next 24 hours or so, consider getting Bailly or something

    6. Spursfan9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rojo - Monreal for a -4?

      I'm then looking to make the following transfers in for GW 36 and and Monreal in place for the DGW.

      Aguero - Afobe
      Zaha - Sanchez
      Valdes - DDG

      That will be for a -8 hit. So the question is do I take a -4 hit this week followed by a -8? Or -12 the following week? I'm planning on TC Kane this weekend so not necessarily expecting a CS from Monreal, just looking for the best way to limit negative points.

      1. Spursfan9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Should add I fully expect Mourinho to set Utd up exactly the same way against Arsenal and Spurs, hence choosing DDG over Cech.

    7. HD7
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Was Cech Baily better than De Gea Koscielny choice...not talking about this week but as a whole? 🙂

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Keep an eye on the news with Koscielny, Wenger said he had a knee problem.

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

      Are we all jumping on the Willy wagon then?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, why not.

      2. Fred54
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Who wouldn't love to ride Willy?

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

      Must be a hard decision if no-one has a clue!

      One week punt before WC?

      A) Kun > Jesus/Gabbi
      B) Siggy > Sane/Arnie (bench JWP (HUL))
      C) Eriksen > Sane/Arnie/Silva

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Jak
        Valencia Maguire Brunt
        Eriksen JWP Coutinho Firmino
        Aguero Benteke Kane

        Grant | Bavies, Siggy, Mawson

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Why would you take Kun out this week, nuts.

        1. gunthourinho
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Because he will be benched at Boro

        2. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          If Jesus starts, the chances are that he'll replace Kun surely, regardless of the last 10 mins today. Obviously unsure if he starts myself, and then not certain certain he replaces Kun if he does, but you're clearly in the know, so that's my decision made, B or C! Thanks so helpful!

      3. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        It's a one week punt. Go with your gut 😉

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Maaaaaaaan oh maaaaaaaan. What's in yor gut? I have none!

          1. FPLtfs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            If it's just for 1 week; Siggy -> Tadic. Bench JWP but keep him on WC.

            1. Deulofail
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              That's so uninspiring hahaha. Thanks though

              1. FPLtfs
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Haha, true that. WWould definitely keep Kun and Eriksen.

    10. Spursfan9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rojo - Monreal for a -4?

      I'm then looking to make the following transfers in for GW 36 and and Monreal in place for the DGW.

      Aguero - Afobe
      Zaha - Sanchez
      Valdes - DDG

      That will be for a -8 hit. So the question is do I take a -4 hit this week followed by a -8? Or -12 the following week? I'm planning on TC Kane this weekend so not necessarily expecting a CS from Monreal, just looking for the best way to limit negative points. I fully expect Mourinho to set Utd up exactly the same way against Arsenal and Spurs, hence choosing DDG over Cech.

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

      Going for Benalouane, but just noticed Morgan is 75%
      Any concerns of him being fit enough for the doubles? Although possibility of CS in gw37 arent likely, couple fixtures before hand could be good. Thoughts?

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        You may as well go with 14 players to everyone else 15

        1. Zebras
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          but compared to holgate, they each have 2 good & 2 bad fixtures and Ben is 0.1 cheaper.

    12. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Will Sterling start on Sunday. Unlikely?

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        If Silva (push KDB out wide) doesn't make it then I reckon he will

    13. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Time to ditch Alonso?!

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Now? Why?

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cash in, and no CS

          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Look at the rest of his fixtures.

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Not getting enough points for you?

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          15pts in last 5 isn't great for the price, just think there may be better DGW options

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            You should get rid then.

            1. Evasivo
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              That's why I'm asking others thoughts, think there's good alternate options

      3. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yes get rid, most expensive defender and never gets a clean sheet, speak money elsewhere like getting hazard

      4. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        when you get him at 6 mill its hard to let go

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I got him at 6. It's now or never

      5. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Just no. Look at the positions he takes up in the box!

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks TS

    14. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Go safe on Arse defence for the DGWs and pick Monreal? Or take a risk and pay the price for less certain but more explosive Bellerin? Or maybe go cheap with Gabriel and just hope he plays despite being awful?

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Apparently Gabriel did well last night?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Wenger seems to think so. I strongly disagree, but as long as Wenger is happy, he stays in the lineup. My fear is that once has Spurs thrashed Arsenal, we have no idea who starts the next match.

      2. Ibracadabra
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Gabriel IMO even if Mustafi is back Holding could go and Koscielny has a potential knee issue.

      3. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        "Go safe" and "Ars defense"... something not right ere

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Two DGW's are really appealing.

          1. thomashl
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Absolutely. But if he plays only one of them, that doesn't help much. And if he plays both but no clean sheet, same. I'm going Daniels instead, attacking threat + fixtures

    15. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      a) Zaha --> Hazard ( no Man City coverage for Boro)
      or
      b) Rashford --> Jesus

      No WC

      1. Donhush
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        A is safe
        B is risky.

        Who is your captain?

        1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Kane I reckon

    16. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Every single one of my 4 mids and 3 strikers blanked this week, but 42 points from my 3 defenders and keeper made up for it...odd week

    17. trinzoo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      still no final bps ?

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        yes

        Dave & Vince both got 3

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          If it is final why don't they just add them on?

        2. trinzoo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Lovely if Dave keeps it.

    18. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is JWP really a good option for the WC? I can't make up my mind on him

      1. DaddyPig
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think so, he could easily go the rest of the season without doing anything.

        1. trinzoo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          How about just for 37 BB ? 5th mid in 343

      2. JoroBG
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        think no

      3. Spursfan9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        He has an awesome delivery on him. Had a couple of dangerous freekicks against Chelsea, and also takes the corners. I've got him in along with Gabbiadini. Hoping he'll get on the end of some of JWP's deliveries!

        1. thomashl
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          If he's prone to rotation & a DGW 4pointer, I'm starting to consider T.Caroll so I can upgrade Anichebe to Afobe...

    19. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Are you guys expecting Rashford to start next game?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah

        1. TaiwanHC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          So Rashford-->Gabbiadini feels like a bad move then, right?

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'd prefer Gab anyway.

      2. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Probably but I'd rather Martial as striker

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Same. Could this be the time for a power-5 midfield this season? With Martial.

          My only problem with 5 big money midfields is that I really want to keep King.

      3. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        No, I don't think he will.

      4. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think Rooney will play, can't believe he didn't play tonight, always scores against city!

      5. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think Martial will. Rashford put in a lot of running tonight. He may be rested for EL later in the week.

    20. DaddyPig
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      So with loads in the bank, which striker should Negredo go for? Got my wildcard so it's just for next GW really. Aguero?

      DDG
      Alonso Valencia BDavies
      Sanchez Alli Zaha King
      Lukaku Kane Negredo

      Foster De Roon Barragan Amat

      Thanks!!

    21. JoshHuntCUFC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Forster Pickford
      Monreal Vertonghen Yoshida Kone Holgate
      Sanchez Hazard Alli Capoue Fletcher
      Kane Jesus Gabbi

      2x Arsenal, 3x Southampton for DGW 36 - Sanchez TC

      14x DGWers for DGW 37 - Bench Boost

      Rate my wildcard please 🙂

    22. SMOOTH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A. Willy luiz stephens bailly monreal
      B. Cech Alonso Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
      C. DDG luiz Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
      D. DDG luiz Stephens Gabriel Monreal

    23. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      What do to do here for a 1 week punt before WC? (5.9 ITB)

      Thinking of Negredo to Gabby. Anything worth a hit?

      DDG
      Valencia Alonso Bavies
      Alli King Sanchez Zaha
      Lukaku Kane Gabby

      Grant Clayton Robertson Lescott

      1. FPLHaggis
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Decent punt.

    24. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      My strikers are Lukaku, Kane & Benteke.

      I only like Kane of these and would look to bring in two of Costa/Jesus/Gabbi for the other two.

      HOWEVER - I'm leading my ML by 50 points from 3 chasers - does it make sense to keep Lukaku if they all have him?

      1. SheBangsTheDrums
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yep I'd keep to cover them especially if you're in cash leagues!

        1. FPLHaggis
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks!

    25. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Benteke is rising tonight so I amn thinking in doing this:

      Negredo, Lukaku -> Benteke, Gabbiadini

      This will give these 8 mids/fwds:

      Sanchez/Hazard/Alli/Eriksen/Zaha
      Kane/Benteke/Gabbiadini

      So next week I would bench Sanchez probably....

      Thought please?

      Time to think

      1. SheBangsTheDrums
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        If keep Lukaku personally! Good home record, Chelsea leaking a few lately and he'll want to put on over his former club!

    26. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      What are Valencia's chances of starting next game if you were to take a guesstimate?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        50/50

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        It depends on if he has a underlying knock/injury... Shouldn't need a rest after tonight.

    27. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A) Lukaku ---> Costa
      B) Lukaku + Zaha ---> Gabi + Haz (-4)
      C) Play Lukaku and Zaha

    28. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Pep is in love with Jesus.

    29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      might think about holding willy