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10 May 2017 6213 comments
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Gameweek 36 finally comes to an end this evening as Southampton entertain Arsenal at St Mary’s.

Alexis Sanchez will again be the focus of most managers’ attentions. Sitting in over 27% of FPL squads, the Chilean was the most captained player (11.2%) in the round of fixtures but a blank at home to Man United in his first match of Double Gameweek 36 means he has now netted just once in seven league appearances.

Meanwhile, his team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to add to a pair of assists in the 2-0 weekend win over Jose Mourinho’s side. The Gunners’ wing-back has been drafted in by over 15,000 FPL managers this week for a Double Gameweek 37 against Stoke and Sunderland.

For the Saints, Manolo Gabbiadini was the fourth most transferred in player ahead of last week’s deadline, with over 108,000 taking the plunge.

Yet a blank against Liverpool took his run to one assist in five, as Claude Puel’s defence racked up the points at Anfield instead thanks to a fourth clean sheet in seven.

Thanks to his spot-kick stop away to Liverpool, the Saints’ Fraser Forster leads the way among the Double Gameweek contingent on 16 points ahead of tonight’s 7.45pm encounter.

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  1. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Keep or sell Huth?

    Can see 3 points max from this GW...

    1. nkhoughton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keep or sell on a free

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keep for sure! Has a great fixture in 38, and he might surprise. He is a goal threat.

    3. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lei are not that bad at def lately. They might get a cs

    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't sell for a hit, I think.

  2. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez and Hazard owners - what are you doing? I am going to keep Sanchez and I am debating getting rid of Hazard - I think he will do well but I also think he will only play 1 game. On the other hand his minutes were managed last match and he only played 70 which could be an indicator he will play both games.

    1. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They could win 6 nil and he could return 20 and still miss the 2nd match. I'm keeping. Might sell for 38

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm concerned but I just can't justify to myself this move to directly swap him for KDB. It would be for a minus 4 as well and that seems like madness for a guy with a good fixture on penalties.

    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      madness to get rid of either IMO
      And I'm seeing people doing it for hits!

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It makes sense if you don't think they will play. Sanchez will definitely play. Hazard is a coin flip if Chelsea win the league next match.

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping both. I think after today I might captain Sanchez though - original plan was Hazard.

      My gut feeling is Hazard will play both games, I think people are going over the top worrying about rotation. I agree he might not start the 2nd game if Chelsea are the champions by then, but I do think he'll feature.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        3 minute cameo doesn't count though

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I was thinking more like the FA cup semi vs. Spurs when he came off the bench to score the deciding goal.

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I know mate. I was just being pedantic. Why would he risk that though when there would be nothing in the league worth running the risk for? If they lose, so what? The title is already theres and a key player is fit for the final.

            1. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Pure guesswork, but I'm thinking Conte would want to play him at Stamford Bridge after they've clinched the title for a victory lap so to speak, and it's more likely to happen in GW37 than GW38 so close to the final.

              1. The Big Fella
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Hadn't thought of that lad. Great point. I think I will keep him and carry 2FT for GW38 to bring in Liverpool or City players. Now, who to captain.....

    5. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just took the plunge: Haz out for De Bruyne, and armband on De Bruyne, as I don't trust Sanchez or Jesus.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But you do trust the serial rotator Pep to both play ginger Kev and play him in a forward role?

        1. BROOKLYN GOONER
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, that's exactly the point, I do. Sane and Sterling are the big risks, I think esp. if Aguero gets fit. I suppose Jesus is Pep's golden boy, but otherwise I'd consider him a risk. Was not nearly as impressed as some other folks around here. Thought he was awfully static a lot of the time.

          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            First proper game back after injury. He was hardly going to be The Flash. He will be better next match. I Kev will play but may be forced deeper. Aguero won't feature IMO

    6. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping both and expect both to play. KDB is chasing last week's points.

  3. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just checked my rank for the first time today - climbed about 5000 places 🙂 Now at 4,345. Even with a solid but unspectacular TC haul I have already exceeded expectations 🙂

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If only I had a playing Arsenal defender instead of Gabriel I'd be knocking on the door of the top 1k - but would be too greedy to complain about that.

      1. b✪mber
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        many of us fell for the Gabriel thing (me included). GG on overachieving.

  4. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    bottomed, thanks for one response

    is Kompany going to play two games in 3 days? need a Gabriel replacement and got 6m tops to splash

    Willie Pickford
    Alonso Stephens Yoshida Blind (will likely only play one but not taking a hit for that)

    Kompany? Or Monreal? Or someone else. Thanks.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would go for Kompany

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go Monreal for the extra nailed-onness over Kompany.

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

    3. RedMarks 赤的
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal, spread the risks

    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal. Your original plan was good. Just unlucky pick of Gabriel.

  5. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bailly/Fernandez --> Monreal/Holding for -4. I have just enough funds to do it now. If Monreal goes up tonight, I can't do it.

    1. upforgrabs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it!

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        just wondering - why didn't you use Gibbs as an option? Do you already have him?

        1. osceola31909
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Good question. I have thought about him. But Montreal seems locked down, just a matter of where he plays. But when Kos comes back, I can see a back three of Kos/Mustafi/Holding with Monreal taking Gibbs spot. Not sure that will happen though.

          1. tm370
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Interesting - This is a fear of mine also. Although my opinion is that Holding will drop out - so I'd opt for Monreal for a certainty of starts.

  6. upforgrabs
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How's this look? BB played

    Caballero (Pickford)
    Alonso Monreal Yoshida (Stephens Holding)
    Sánchez(C) Hazard Alli Sané (King)
    Kane Jesus Gabbiadini

  7. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gibbs or Holding? (Have cash for either..in for Bailly)

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This I would like to know.

      If Koscielny fit to play where does this leave Holding and Gibbs
      Will Monreal continue at LCB with Mustafi and Koscielny.

      Minefield

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gibbs hasn't played most of the season. I think it very likely that he gets dropped rather than Holding and Monreal moves to LWB. . But even then, Gabriel could come in for Holding, who knows. He's been benched after his dreadful game at Spurs but Wenger might give him another chance in one of the games.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Don't think Gabrial is a option tbh

          It's either Koscielny replaces Holding or Monreal replaces Gibbs

  8. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Funny - United were 6th when they went on their 25 game unbeaten run...and now it has ended they are...6th.

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      lovely stat!

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If only they could get 3 points for a draw!

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Haha definitely! 12 of the 25 were draws I believe.

  9. semiconductor
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm thinking of
    Gabriel+Blind+WP

    To either:
    1. Holding+yoshida/benaloane+Pedro/fabregas
    Or
    2. Holding+Alonso+T.carroll

  10. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Repost:

    Which looks better:

    A) Bailly + De Roon + Lukaku > Monreal + Albrighton + Jesus (-8)

    B) Hennessey + De Roon + Lukaku > Willy + Albrighton + Jesus (-8)

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys!

    3. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. RedMarks 赤的
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A's seem to have it

  11. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    BB active. Gtg please?

    Willy
    Huth Gibbs Alonso
    Alli Fabregas Sanchez Hazard Sane
    Kane Jesus

    Pickford Stephens Anichebe Yoshida

  12. Clickzy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    G2G for next week? Took a gamble with Holding and going for BB, also had no WC so Holgate has to stay

    Caballero - Cech
    Alonso - Holding - Yoshida - Stephens - Holgate
    Hazard - Sanchez - KDB (c) - Alli - King
    Costa - Jesus - Anichebe

    1. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane could hurt you but you can't have them all.

  13. FALCAO & MOU
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If it wasn't for AOA and my benching blunders I could have been in top 10K for sure. Could've, would've, should've.

  14. Hazardous Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pickford

    Alonso/Valencia/McAuley

    Sanchez/Alli/Eriksen/King

    Benteke/Kane/Jesus

    Jaku / Carroll/Robertson/Chambers

    1.2 ITB

    Was think of doing Valencia > Montreal
    Any other suggestions for FT?
    Thanks in advance !

  15. Expected Toulouse
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry for repost (I know i got responses) but stuffed post up.
    Which one:
    A. Davies, Monreal, Sane, Kane
    B. Yoshida, Kompany, Eriksen/Alli, Vardy
    C. Yoshida, Monreal, Fab/Pedro, Kane

    1. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C with Sane

  16. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If You Have Willy Choose two get from City ?

    A- Kompany
    B- Sterling
    C- KDB
    D- Jesus

    1. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C and D all day long

      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C and D

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        C and D.

  17. @FPLMason
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Current team
    Caballero Pickford
    Gabriel* Bailly* Holgate Stephens Azpili
    Sanchez* Alli* Hazard King* Romeu
    Gabbi Costa Jesus

    Planning on BB, so DGW players are worth the hit. 2 FTs in hand, 0 itb
    Priority out is Gabriel. Other starred players are considered as outs.
    A) Gabriel and Alli to Monreal and Sane, will have Sanchez King Hazard Sane
    B) Sanchez and Gabriel to KDB and Monreal, KDB Alli Hazard King
    C) Alli and King to Ndidi and KDB
    D) Anything else?

  18. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I feel sorry for Knut Haebek. He has been at the top all season and will probably finish outside of the top 10

  19. E25
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Doing Costa -> Jesus with FT which frees up some funds. Thoughts on:

    A) Pickford -> Willy
    B) Pickford -> Cech
    C) Holgate -> DGW def up to 5.6, such as a Leicester player?

    Current back line:
    DDG Pick
    Alonso Monreal Yosh Stephens Holgate

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't do any of them for a hit. A out of them though

      1. E25
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I was leaning to A - more for Caballero cover over a lot of others in top 5-10k

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why you Sell Costa ?

      1. E25
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Likely to have minutes taken away if they win Friday.
        Jesus the standout captain option.
        Have Hazard.

  20. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which looks better with my 2FT:
    a) Alli + Gabriel ->Sane + Monreal
    b) Alli + Gabriel + Gabbi -> KDB + Anichebe + 5.6 defender (-4)
    c) Gabriel -> Holding and save other FT

    Willy Pickford
    Alonso Yoshida Stephens Gabriel Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus Gabbi
    0ITB

    1. general_franco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      c if you think Holding will play twice. Otherwise a.

    2. E25
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  21. general_franco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holgate to Holding worth it on a FT? I guess I'm just asking if Holding will play twice.

  22. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So if Koscielny is fit, who do we think he replaces? Holding or Gibbs? No idea personally, but if someone has an educated guess I'd appreciate it.

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry, hadn't seen this was asked above on this page.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      My guess would be if Koscielny is fit to play

      Bellerin Koscielny Mustafi Monreal Gibbs

      Holding misses out

      Reason is Monreal correct me if I'm wrong but the only left footed player out of Kos Hold Mustafi

    3. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Guessing gibbs with kos holding mustafi back 3 but need confirmation from knowledgeable arsenal fans

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cool

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks both.

  23. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which one would you go for? Using BB GW37

    A) for -4:
    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Yoshida Stephens Huth *MONREAL
    San(C)hez Hazard King *ALLI *SANE
    Kane Anichebe *JESUS

    B) for -8
    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Yoshida Stephens Huth *HOLDING
    Sanchez Hazard King *ALLI *(K)DB
    Kane Anichebe *JESUS

    C) for -12
    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Yoshida Stephens Huth *HOLDING
    Sanchez Hazard King *(K)DB *SANE
    Kane Anichebe *COSTA

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A easy

    2. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Actually what am I saying its A

    3. Lumberjack
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. E25
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gotta be A. Deffo not C!

    5. v12w12
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  24. Expected Toulouse
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender 4.9m? Already have Stephens.
    Also ML rival has Lukaku and will most likely captain him. Should i get him in for Kane to block?

    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on your lead.

      Bavies?

      1. Expected Toulouse
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah will he play 2 though? Only a 8 point lead.

  25. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Barragan to Holding/Davies/Fuchs/Huth/Stephens?

    Current def is Alonso, Valencia, Yoshida, Robertson and Barra.

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      first two

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I've got Cech so I'm thinking Davies.

        But with Rose looming. Difficult choice. Will Kosc come in for Holding or will Gibbs makeway.

        Difficult.

  26. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which move looks best?

    A. Bailly + Zaha to Cahill + Albrighton (-8)
    B. Alli/Eriksen + Zaha to Sanchez + Ndidi (-8)
    C. Zaha + Alli + Bailly to Albrighton + Sanchez + 5.4 or less (-12)

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      certainly not B, getting Bailly out the priority

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But run the risk of no Sanchez again? Could keep Zaha and get Alli out for Sanchez.

        1. Lav
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Then brings be down to a 4.5 or less

          Or I can just do C and be bold

  27. Lumberjack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gabriel/ Hazard/ Gabbi to Monreal/ Fab/ Jesus for -8?

    I'm doing BB, I'd have 12 DGW but my bench is so cheap don't think I can really upgrade there. My team would be:

    Willy/ Pickford
    Alonso/ Monreal/ Holgate/ Yoshida/ Maguire
    Alli/ Sanchez/ Fab/ Sane/ T Carrol
    Kane/ Costa/ Jesus

    1 FT, 0.3 ITB

    Thanks

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      like those moves

      1. Lumberjack
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  28. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to Silva for a hit?

    When in Rome...

    1. Lumberjack
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, looks good

  29. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which transfer should I make? Have 2 FT
    A. Alli + Bailly + Gabriel + Gabbi --> KDB + Monreal + Holding + Vokes (-8)
    B. Bailly + Gabriel --> Monreal + Smith
    C. Bailly + Gabriel + Alli --> Monreal + Vertonghen + Sane (-4)

  30. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I am debating
    A) saving two FT for GW 38
    B) Downgrading Hazard for a sure starter and bringing in Vardy for Gabbi (doubt he will start both either to be honest)

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A