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The ScoutCast – Episode 224 – Maths

4 May 2017 3655 comments
Mark Mark
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You get your Wildcard active, and we’ll do the maths. Or rather Jonty will.

This week’s ScoutCast gets highly technical as my aforementioned co-host goes all Rachel Riley on us (wishful thinking) and attempts to bewilder with a cheeky little algorithm he’s just happened to have rustled up.

Attempting to cut through the noise of the forthcoming double Gameweeks, Andy and Luke join me while Jonty gives his numbers an airing via another round of your targeted queries.

We chew over Gabbiadini’s demise, assess the Gameweek 37 potential offered by Spurs and Chelsea and, yet again, make another assessment of a slumbering Sanchez.

The end result all leads to the ScoutCast Wildcard template squad, as Big Vic crashes in and Luke stands alone in shunning Arsenal’s Chilean timebomb.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. George James
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    A) Alonso + Capoue

    B) Azpil + Albrighton

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    1. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B

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    3. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Must add albrighton will be benched this game week and used for his DGW

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    4. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      b

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  2. Virgil Hilts
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I just know Negredo is after me again this GW.

    Bought him and captained him on his DGW blank.

    Benched him for his haul v Man City and didn't autosub in.

    Gone double Chelsea defence on WC.

    Chelsea v Boro this GW.

    My crystal ball has already predicted he scores.

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  3. Pique boo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    When to use triple captain and bench boost? Thinking of doing TC hazard this week

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

      not bad

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  4. KUNingas
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    A) Gabriel + Vert
    B) Koscielny + Holgate

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

      B

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    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    3. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A is far better

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    4. Assisting the assister
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly my dilemma - ideally I'd risk Gabriel this GW and then have the benefit of Vert with 2 games on bench boost. But it's a risk if Wenger changes it. Kos and Holgate is less risk.

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  5. BlueIncognito
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone fancy Swans to keep a cleanie?

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    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Looks unlikely.

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

      No

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

      lukaku will score 1 or 2

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  6. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who is best option.

    Sane

    Pedro and 1m

    Thanks

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

      can you use the 1m for a good upgrade next GW is the question?

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

        The extra cash allows me to go

        Monreal to kos

        Holgate to yoshida (already got stephens)

        Ta

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

      Take the money!

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

      B easily for me (and those upgrades look spot on)

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  7. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Caballero
    Alonso - Monreal - Yoshi
    Sanchez(C) - Hazard - Eriksen - King
    Kane - Gabbi - Jesus

    Pickford, Pedro, Stephens, Holgate

    On WC, 0.0 itb. Any suggestions guys?

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  8. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hi All, Correct bench this week or bench Yoshida for someone? Cheers

    Caballero
    Alonso / Monreal / Yoshida
    Hazard / Sanchez / Alli / King
    Kane / Jesus / Gabby

    Pickford / Pedro / Gabriel / Vertoghen

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

      am also struggling with benching the right defenders. I just switched Gabriel out for Vertonghan so looks like
      Alonso Yoshida Vertonghan (Gabriel, Chambers) if that helps.

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

    Play
    A) JWP
    B) Benteke

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    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If JWP was certain to start both, I'd play him

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  10. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning guys. Tinkering with combinations. Which you'd prefer:

    A) Anichebe, Monreal and Caballero
    B) Gabbiadini, Holgate and Pickford

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

      A 100%

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers

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    4. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  11. Mesh
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is Kone a better pick than Holgate given the DGW?

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    1. Virgil Hilts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No

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  12. cutch
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who to bench this GW?

    A) Alonso
    B) Pedro
    C) Eriksen

    I will play with 6 Southampton/Arsenal players + Hazard, Kane and Jesús

    Thanks in advance!

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

      Bench one of the southampton guys.

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    3. Mesh
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Tough probably Pedro

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    4. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bench sot player please

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    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Who are the 6?

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

        Cech, Monreal, Sanchez, Yoshida, Stephens and Gabbiadini

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  13. Musicholic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Benching headaches:

    Willy Pick
    Monreal Alonso Vert Stephens Yoshida
    Sane Sanchez Hazard King Eriksen
    Gabbiadini Kane Anichebe

    Currently playing Monreal Alonso and Vert at the back with both the So'ton defenders on the bench (Playing 3-5-2)

    Should I go ahead with this or drop Vert and bring in Yoshida/Stephens?

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    1. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bench sot players

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  14. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Have 4.9 to spend. Currently on WC and Gabriel. Please fill in the last slot for me. Thanks!
    (1) Keep Gabriel (i'm benching him anyway this week and hope for the best for 37)
    (2) Dawson (CS in 37 unlikely but goal threat?)
    (3) Huth (same as above)
    (4) SGW'ers Mawson, Smith, Holgate, ??

    Cech, Callabero
    Gabriel, Alonso, Vertonghen, Stephens, Yoshida
    Sanchez, Hazard, King, Alli, Capoue
    Kane, Jesus, Gab

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    1. Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gabriel is the best. People worry about his playing time too much.

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      1. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. I'm benching him anyway this week. We should find out more this GW now that Mustafi is back. Worst case, I will sell him for 37 but I don't want to waste my FT for that if I know his chances.

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  15. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Davies gonna keep his place? Seems like they're hopeful Rose will train next week with the first team...says to me Davies has at least 2 more matches.

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds about right.

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

      He might after that not too good Son experiment.

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  16. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    TC Costa GW38
    Even if everything is wrapped up by then...

    1. Playing Sunderland
    2. At home
    3. Lifting the league

    and if its not wrapped up - a must win at home to win the league...

    Goal fest

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

      agree, but would rather put it on Hazard

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      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I've both, will cross that bridge when it comes.

        TC GW38 locked ... I think.

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    2. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      And boro at home this weekend could be a Chelsea 4-0

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Playing with fire there given the likelihood of mass rot in week 38.

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    4. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      GW38 carries rotation risk IF Che have won by then. Which I think they will.

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  17. willgriggsonfire
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions guys?
    Jaku
    Monreal Alonso Stephens
    Eriksen Sanchez(TC) Hazard King
    Jesus Kane Gabbiadini(VC)
    Caballero Gabriel Blind Capoue

    Am I gtg?
    1. Play Gabriel over Alonso? Y/N
    2. Any other change/transfer you'd suggest.
    1 FT, 0.0 ITB.

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

      1. No.
      2. Would prefer to have Costa than Gabbi even if it means losing Kane.

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

        But I think having Hazard might be enough.
        Not thinking of ditching Kane as he got me out of tough situations this season.
        Are you concerned because of the away games?

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    2. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Play Gabi over Stephens.

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

        Thanks. Might do it. Just concerned about his game time though that Mustafi is back.
        Although, Soton looking unlikey to keep 2 cs.

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  18. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Play two of Yoshida, Stephens and Gabriel this week.

    Thanks.

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm completely out of the loop, is getting Stephens in safe or should I go Yoshi?

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        1. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          both are safe

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers

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        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'd probably split it between and play Gabriel

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          • willgriggsonfire
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Me too trying to decide three out of Monreal, Stephens and Gabriel. Might go with double Arsenal.
            Soton looking unlikely to keep 2 cs.

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          • Live Lad
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'm playing Yoshida and benching the other two. If I have to pick two, I will leave Stephens out.

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        3. Garfield1001
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Bench one:

          Vertonghen (whm)
          Sane (CRY)

          Thanks!

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Vert

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            • Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              I have to bench both. Sofa will need to be huge

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            • Royal5
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              None

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              1. Royal5
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Which defenders are you starting?

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                1. Garfield1001
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Alonso Yoshida and Monreal

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                  1. Royal5
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 7 months ago

                    Aha, Bench Yoshi then.

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                    1. Royal5
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 7 months ago

                      Likely to end up with 2-3 points and Vert looking at a CS.

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                      1. Garfield1001
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        8 years, 7 months ago

                        Already benching Stephens though, don't want to bench both?

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            • Emp
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              vert obviously

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              1. Garfield1001
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Why obviously?

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            • Hasselbaink Forever
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Vert

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            • willgriggsonfire
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Vertonghen

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          2. Frank Koscielny
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            1. Does team look good to go? (will get rid of Zaha next week)
            2. Bench order ok?

            Caballero (Pickford)
            Alonso - Stephens - Yoshida (Vertonghen and Valencia)
            King - San(C)hez - Alli - Hazard (Zaha)
            Jesus - Kane - Gabbi

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

              Looks good

              Prob play vert tho

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

              Vertonghen over Stephens.

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

            Final choices to make.....

            A....sane monreal holgate

            B.. Pedro koscielny yoshida (have Stephens and so bench both saints this weekens)

            Thanks

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            1. Emp
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              A

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

              A surely.

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          4. Reuser
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I don't see many/any Swansea defenders in wildcard teams - are these bring overlooked as sgw enablers?

            For instance, Naughton is 4.3 - cheap enabler price, Sunderland in 37 and WBA in 38. Probably motivated until the final kick of the game.

            Surely worth considering as a Holgate alternative in wildcard teams if you have the extra 0.2. Fernandez is 4.2 as well and Rangel returning to training is 4.1.

            May well be bringing one in next week (enables Monreal/Kosc) - and am pretty comfortable going into the final weeks with highly motivated 2x Hull and 1x Swansea players alongside my big hitters.

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            1. Smurf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              The thing is most people won't need to play their enabler in GW38 and will only field them GW37 when bench boosting. So really that's all you need to be looking at. I'd rather have a defender with two games than a Swansea defender that could conceade against anyone.

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            2. Royal5
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Swanse have conceded 69 goals, most i PL. Could be a reason.

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            3. willgriggsonfire
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Not likely. They'll look to score goals, won't park the bus.

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            4. Reuser
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Thanks - all fair points, of course.

              Under Clements, they have been known to keep the odd clean sheet against weaker opposition - and this is Sunderland and WBA we are taking about.

              Over the season, they have conceded loads of goals - but this is somewhat skewed by performances in the first half of the season. They may still not be great - but at least they are "organised" these days.

              We may not plan to always play these enablers in 38, but it is probably fair to say that there will be some rotational surprises for our big-hitters that week, so having nailed on and motivated players on the bench isn't the worst idea, surely?

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            5. Live Lad
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              I like Mawson out of those. He knows how to score (a great goal).

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          5. Yome
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I have 3 southampton players (Yosh, Steph and Romeu) but benching all of them this week. Feels odd as they have two games...

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            1. Team Cruel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Play one. They have a very decent record vs Arse/Pool.

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              1. Yome
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Saints are on holiday, they will get hammered by Pool. I can see Arsenal scoring at least one against them

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

              Yoshi is the one I'd consider playing, attacking returns quite possible over 2 games.

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              1. Yome
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Yes, it is Davies vs Yoshida. Davies should keep a clean sheet against WH. Yosh could end up with 4pts.

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

                yoshi only got 1 goal & 1 assist, why they always said attacking returns.... cedric has more potential with assists

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            3. Smurf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              I'm benching one (Yoshida) and that annoys me. I'd defiantly play Yoshida in your position.

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            4. MTPockets
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Same & starting Yoshida, but alternatives are worse.

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              • Royal5
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                What's your interest in all these Saints players? Not good fixtures at all.

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                1. Yome
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  bench boost next week for 2 games

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                  1. Royal5
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 7 months ago

                    Forgot they had a dgw next week as well. Still not convinced though.

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                    1. Yome
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 7 months ago

                      They are mostly fillers for my team as they are cheap.

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            5. Team Cruel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Should I go with Walcott as Arsenal attacking cover?

              Walcott or Sterling?

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

                Nah. Sanchez or none I'd say.

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              2. MTPockets
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  May get him for 37, but a red/black move this week.
                  Not sure on Sterling either if Silva's back.

                  But to pick one - Walcott.

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                • MikeHawk Pulauwin
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Walcott is a brave move...

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              3. Do I Not Like Orange
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Settled on this draft - look ok? Big dilemma on Costa, but decided the extra games offered by Gabi, Kos & Cech should cover him (until 38, when I can punt).

                Cech/Willy
                Alonso/Yosh/Stephens/Kos/Holgate
                Alexis/Haz/Alli/King/Capoue
                Kane/Jesus/Gabi

                1.3 ITB

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                1. Yome
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  I have gone Costa route with Kane and Jesus. Chelsea fixtures are too good, get him if you have the cash

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

                After days of tinkering I think I've settled on this lot? Template as hell but any weaknesses? (BB 37)

                Willy Pickford
                Alonso Monrael Yoshida Stephens Holgate
                Sanchez Hazard Alli King Sane
                Kane Jesus Gabbi

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

                  Just template, there's a reason why it is the template.

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                2. Marcin the Pole
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Same as mine except I have Albrighton instead of Sane, although only because my TV isn't as good as yours. Looks GTG.

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                3. bitm2007
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Template as you say, just don't expect to much out of the BB form Pickford, Stephens, Holgate and Gabbi

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                4. Hansel
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Who are you benching?

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

                    Pickford, Stephens, Holgate , Gabbi

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              5. MTPockets
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Seen Kingsley in a couple of squads. Likely to start GW37 (Olsson?) or just an option for those without BB?

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                  1. Marcin the Pole
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 7 months ago

                    Will start I think. Don't have him personally.

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                • noquarternt
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  A) Azp Monreal Bertrand
                  B) Alonso Koscielny Davies (spurs)

                  Which defence? (Yoshida Stephens the others)

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                  1. Marcin the Pole
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 7 months ago

                    B

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                • Fowler23
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  for GW37, will holgate and Azpi outscore Bailly and Stones by 4 points ?

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                • Kingtekkerz
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  Which one?

                  A)
                  Jak
                  Alonso Yoshi VERT MONREAL
                  Sanchez Haz Sané King
                  Kane Jesus
                  Bench: Caballero Stephens ALBRIGHTON anichebe

                  B)
                  Jak
                  Alonso Yoshi DAVIES
                  King Haz Sanchez Sané PEDRO
                  Kane Jesus
                  Bench: caballero GABRIEL Stephens Anichebe

                  Thanks!

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