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6 May 2017 1455 comments
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The day’s events conclude at the Liberty Stadium with Swansea City bidding to claim a vital three points against Everton having seen their relegation rivals slump to defeats.

From a Fantasy perspective, the main focus will be Gylfi Sigurdsson for the home side, with the Icelander having ended a run of five Gameweeks without points with a goal and an assist in his last two outings.

Sigurdsson heads into this match as part of 10.9% of Fantasy Premier League squads, having suffered a minor ownership loss this week. Involved in 53% of the Swans goals this season, with Paul Clement’s side surely buoyed by today’s earlier results, we will be expecting Sigurdsson to maintain his recent upturn.

For Everton, Romelu Lukaku is still part of 40.8% of FPL line-ups despite suffering a heavy loss of 153,000+ owners ahead of today’s game. The Belgian has scored just a single goal in his last eight away trips.

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

  1. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    which combo is best for remaining games in weeks 37/38

    A) Kompany and Billy Jones

    B) Clichy and Cedric Soares

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Nearly 0-5

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Jealous of Madrid's squad

  3. Egyptian Giza
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Since it's my first year playing this game do any of you guys conclude certain rules for next season?
    Personally I
    A. Will never get near teams who hit the 40 point mark in March and then go to Brighton
    B. Will always play 3 at the back
    C. DGW>> SGW
    D. Will use my WC the week before the "big double gameweeks"

    Are there any other golden rules I'm missing?

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      E. Ensure you have a 'safe' captain
      F. All transfers should have form, and be viewed with the next 3-4 weeks in mind

      1. Egyptian Giza
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Loool correct. Reminds me of the punts I used to do at the beginning, I once C Tekkers and got -2

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      How long you got?

      I'll tell you in 10 years of playing you tend to forget any rules made previously. I'm sure many will agree

      1. Egyptian Giza
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Wow 10 years of fantasy. It actually gets a bit emotional these days since my job as manager will be postponed for about 3 months, how long have you been playing?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Been playing FPL since it began. 08/09 Was it. But my first ever fantasy team had Phillip Albert and les Ferdinand and Paulo Futre in so I've been playing since mid 90s

          The break isn't as bad as when it's an international break to be fair. It's deadly quiet on here but it gets released about a month before season so that's when you tend to crave it again

        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          First was the 1994 World Cup when I had both Hagi and Raducioiu, Hong Myung-Bo too. The only player I had who failed was Tino Asprilla. Names from the past.

    3. faulksp
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Go with your own judgement .....don't make changes based on rivals teams, it has cost me a 50 point lead this year ....thank goodness for the dgw and bb week 36 / 37 and my rivals lack of planning !

      1. Egyptian Giza
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Never understood why people tend to do that, isnt the main goal the OR, currently I'm sitting on 12k and I feel it could've been 10k or even better if I played the whole ting safe.

        1. faulksp
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I got caught up in the mini league competiveness this year ........won't be happening again.

          Please score Alexis in a win to nil !!!!

    4. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No 1. Pick Players that Play.
      2. OOPS are goldmines.
      3. Never bench McAuley.

      1. Egyptian Giza
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Who will be the next King?

        1. faulksp
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Charles

          1. Egyptian Giza
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Not William?

            1. faulksp
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Could well be .....never thought it through just went for the quick retort !!

        2. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          No idea. Watch the pre-season games.

    5. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Also, the water is always wet.

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

    What to do with Spurs assets- concretely Kane and Eriksen ?

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

      I would ditch 1 and keep 1.

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

        Who for who? Nothing left in the bank.

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Relax and keep.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      See what Chelsea do. United have 2 games before deadline.

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

      Could fit in one more City player, don't want to take hits really.

    5. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      They have dgw so swear a bit then calm down

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

      What bout Silva for Eriksen for free?

    7. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Keep man. 1 bad game where they could have both had points don't make them bad options

      Utd at home will yield returns
      Hull away will

      Leiscter I have a bad feeling

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

        Hull could still be in it and will defend like crazy (different game plan than today). The game v Man Utd will produce some returns? Sure about it?

  5. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    This Granada appear to be far worse than anything the premier league has to offer. ...

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Tony Adams tactical genius 😎

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

        With a weird waist coat on!

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        #WengerOutAdamsIn

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

    I will off course wait with my transfers. but loooking for some early opinions on this lot for bb gw 37. got 1 FT

    Pickford/Jakupovic

    Azpi/Alonso/Monreal/Stones/Stephens

    Sanchez/Hazard/Coutinho/King/Zaha

    Kane/Jesus/Gabbiadini

    I am thinking : Jakupovic, Stones & Coutinho > Caballero, Kone & Sane for a -8. is that good or do you guys have other suggestions ?

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho to Sané & Stones to Clichy?

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

        Thank you that look a better option IF Clichy get both games. not to sure about that at the moment.

  7. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Are the baps from the Swansea-Everton game final?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Don't think so. Think Llorente will finish on 27 and equal 2nd.

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I need a Mawson point 🙁

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Looks like he got one now.

      2. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Llorente did finish on 27 and I also got my Mawson point.

  8. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Which one for the DGW?

    A) Robertson > Kompany
    B) Carroll > Sterling

    Current Team;
    Caballero
    Alonso Monreal Yoshida
    Sanchez Hazard Alli King
    Kane Jesus Gabbiadini

    Subs; Pickford Robertson Carroll Chambers

    £4.0ITB

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Sane instead of Sterling

    2. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I have the exact same team. Except i have Stephenson, Pedro and Holgate instead of Robertson Carroll and Chambers. 🙂

    3. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I i would go B mate

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        And Sane over sterling also

    4. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      It appears you would have a benching headache if you got in Sterling who remains a rotation risk. I'd go Kompany.

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        i assume u would be bench boosting?

        1. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I will indeed.

          Guess it's Sane or Sterling?

          1. FPL Mentor
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            sane

      2. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the feedback guys.

        I forgot to mention I'm playing my BB

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

          Tough one but I still think Kompany personally due to Sterling rotation risk + defenders are often the ones to bring home the points in a DGW it seems. Kompany is always a goal threat and bonus points magnet. I also think Carroll is more likely to get something out of his match than Robertson.

          1. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Brilliant help thanks guys

  9. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha + Holgate > Albrighton + Holgate -4?

    1. Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      *Clichy

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Clichy coming in or going out?

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Well I'd assume coming in but really wouldn't sell Holgate (WAT). And prefer Zaha (HUL) in an important game vs Albrighton's 2.

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Would not do Holgate to Holgate for a hit

  10. FPL Mentor
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    RMT

    Bench Boost Active.

    Caballero*
    Alonso* Yoshida* Monreal*
    Alli* Hazard* Pedro* Sanchez*(C)
    Jesus* Kane* Gabbiandini*

    Pickford*, King, Stephens*, Holgate.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Looks a bit like my team so average 🙁

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

      8/10

      (Pedro not nailed and don't like the Soton-team now)

    3. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hope it's good, as very close to mine. I downgraded Gabbi to Anichebe, and upgraded Pickford & Holgate to Cech & Cahill.

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

    Would appreciate some help on this 🙂

    Which number and which letter?

    1) Valencia -> Kompany
    2) Baines -> Kompany
    3) Valencia and Baines -> Kompany and Otamendi/Vertonghen (-4)

    A) Heaton -> Cech (-4)
    B) Play Heaton

  12. vectorman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Only got Hazard from Chelsea at the mo, is it worth getting in their players now?.. Do you think City might prove more fruitful?

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea could become more dynamic playing without pressure.

      1. vectorman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Same could be said for Spurs as well, might not be a bad thing it's over after all. Chelsea though will have one eye on the FA Cup possibly? not for a few games yet though hopefully

        1. kalmoffit
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I was forgetting about the FA Cup

  13. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    @BARRACUDA We would probably have to play more than a straight buy, just for them to take Benz out of our hands.

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

      pay*

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

      I think 65 plus Benzema is a decent offer plus it won't destabilise their side a lot in the near future. Benzema is capable to score 20 goals in French division for sure.

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

        Id sign this any day but dont think they will. 120 mil flat/no swap will be the price probably with United and PSG lurking around and having the dosh. If I know Perez and Zizou, Morata will get hooked instead of Benz.

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

          Morata is here to stay (my wish) but Vaz and Marco looking interestingly good every match. Nah, get rid off Benzema pls 😀

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

            Hook the galacticos (James, Benz, Bale) and let the kids play. So much potential here with Isco, Alvaro, Lucas and Marco. Get a reliable left back and DM cover. Sign a striker and play it out with the emphasis on madridistas and young Spaniards. That would be the dream Real.

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

    I bet Mark is kicking himself for following FPLVirgin in buying Maguire 😉

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Seeing he had Smith picked.

  15. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Looking at Company and Pickford on my bench.

    1. Ben the Mee
        8 years, 10 months ago

        They're doing the Dele Alli wave

      • The Wizard of Ozil
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Albrighton also says hi.

      • Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Why would you bench Bad K?

      • Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Benching Pickford ok I get that but benching Kompany was ridiculous u over rate palace way too much. Even if he didn't get a ca he was a scoring possibility

    2. Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Best moves here?

      Zaha >

      A Albrighton
      B Matic
      C JWP

      Holgate >

      1 Clichy
      2 Huth
      3 Fuchs
      4 Bailey
      (Any 5.7 def)

    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      bonors in

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Fine A.J but I bet it hurt

    4. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Who wins:

      a) Yoshi, Hazard, Costa +5pts

      b) Cahill, Coutinho, Rashford, Giroud

      1. mattmcc
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        a

      2. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        A

    5. mattmcc
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard for triple captain DGW 37? Will he be rested if they win the next two games (and the league)?

      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Think he'll continue to play. Especially gw38. Homecoming hero.

      2. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        There were some statistical analysis done last year which showed that there was less rot in week 37 than had been previously thought.

        Week 38 is the week for rot.

      3. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Wouldn't seem to be a reason to risk fatigue so rest probable

    6. mattmcc
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Is De Bruyne at rotation risk?

      1. Ben the Mee
          8 years, 10 months ago

          No. If Kun returns, one of Sane or Sterling will make way.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Last Man Standing Update

        Safety score = 19
        Top score = 22
        LMS average = 16.94

        4 games + autosubs to go.

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          *sends in entry

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            You'll be over 900K tonight 😯

      3. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Wow the kids were watching Mrs Doubtfire there on Film4, who knew she was actually a he?

        I had just gotten over the Crying Game 😐

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I have just gotten over Boy George. 😉

          1. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            😛

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah yeah blame the kids.

      4. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'm in Swansea for a stag. Needless to say they went loco at ft.

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Doing the Mumbles mile?

        2. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Lock up yer sheep

        3. The Wizard of Ozil
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          On Wind Street. Wish a brother luck.

          1. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Have you butter?

            1. The Wizard of Ozil
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Dim.

      5. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Lets say Giroud does well-

        Would you do?

        Kane/Eriksen to Giroud/KDB for a minus 4?

        1. MTPockets
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Doubt it.

          • Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Definitely not.

        2. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Of course Torino score

        3. Lovren an elevator
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Anyone know who Swansea and Leicester rotate home/away fixtures with?
          I thought it was with each other....

          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            STK with SWN. Not sure about LEI - probably WBA.

            1. Lovren an elevator
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Cheers!

          2. the snazzy viking
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Leicester with Boro

            1. Lovren an elevator
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Does that mean they'll be with another promoted team next season?

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

          between Heston and ddg who has accumulated most points this season?

          1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            It says on the fantasy website..

          2. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Is that Heston Blumenthal?

          1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Should have bench boosted

            1. The Wizard of Ozil
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I'm a FFX man myself. Blitzball all the way. And I've defeated Penance.

          2. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Ouch 🙁

            1. The Wizard of Ozil
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Yes it pains me so. Hoping for a similar showing next week..

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

            Unlucky but I would play Kompany ahead of Soton guy.

            1. The Wizard of Ozil
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Was a tough decision. Decided on Huth. At least it's a cleanie.

        5. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Evening all.

          A. Coutinho+Zaha > Hazard+Albrighton?

          B. Coutinho+Walker > Hazard+Huth?

          Thanks 🙂

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Team is

            DDG • Jakupovic
            Walker • Koscielny • Stones • Stephens • Chambers
            Zaha • Sanchez • Alli • Coutinho • Sane
            Kane • Jesus • Gabbi

          2. MTPockets
              8 years, 10 months ago

              A. Huth was mostly for 36/38, although Albrighton doesn't do that every week either.

          3. balint84
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            help!
            Did Harry Kane make any chances or shots on Friday against WH?

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

              Watch MOTD tonight 😉