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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 37 – Part Two

Chelsea make nine changes and Southampton seven to keep us all off balance ahead of the season finale, while Swansea City do the complete opposite to secure their top-flight status.

Having published Part One yesterday, we now roll out the second instalment of our Gameweek 37 teamsheet summary, outlining the trends and tactics on show and offering early insights into the likely line-ups for Sunday’s final-day fixtures.

Chelsea

Starting XI: Begovic; Zouma, Terry, Ake; Azpilicueta, Kante, Chalobah (Fabregas 78), Kenedy (Aina 75); Willian, Hazard; Batshuayi (Pedro 84).

  • Antonio Conte made nine changes from the side that beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 for the home clash against Watford, with Asmir Begovic, Kurt Zouma, John Terry, Nathan Ake, N’Golo Kante, Nathaniel Chalobah, Kenedy, Willian and Michy Batshuayi replacing Thibaut Courtois, Gary Cahill, David Luiz, Victor Moses, Marcos Alonso, Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and Diego Costa.
  • The Chelsea boss did stick with the 3-4-3 system though, with Willian and Eden Hazard playing either side of central striker Batshuayi. Kante and Chalobah combined in central midfield, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Kenedy stationed at right and left wing-back respectively. Zouma, Terry and Ake formed the three-man defence.
  • Conte’s first change saw Ola Aina replace Kenedy in a straight swap. Shortly after, the Italian introduced Cesc Fabregas for Chalobah, offering a more attacking threat from the middle of the park, while Pedro joined Willian and Hazard in a fluent front three in place of Batshuayi for the final six minutes.
  • Conte unsurprisingly made wholesale changes for Monday’s match, but he could name a stronger starting XI when the champions pick up the Premier League trophy when they host Sunderland on Sunday. Costa and Pedro could return in attack, but after Hazard surprisingly played all 90 minutes against the Hornets, he may be in line for a rest, perhaps allowing Willian or Fabregas to start in the front three. Fabregas is also a viable starter in central midfield, as are Matic, Chalobah and Kante. Moses and Alonso could return in the wing-back spots, but Terry is likely to get another start in defence, so one of Azpilicueta, Cahill or Luiz may miss out. Courtois is another who could return, replacing Begovic in goal.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: All Positions

Middlesbrough

Starting XI: Guzan; Fabio, Chambers, Gibson, Friend; Clayton; Bamford, Forshaw (Leadbitter 60), De Roon, Downing (Fischer 60); Negredo.

  • Interim head coach Steve Agnew only made one adjustment for the home encounter against Southampton, with Patrick Bamford starting in place of Adama Traore.
  • Bamford started on the right of what was an attacking midfield trio used by Agnew in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Adam Forshaw (No 10) and Stewart Downing (left) also operated behind lone striker Alvaro Negredo.
  • But after falling 2-0 behind, Agnew decided to bring on Grant Leadbitter and Viktor Fischer in place of Forshaw and Downing in a straight swap on the hour-mark.
  • After supplying the assist for Bamford’s first ever Premier League goal, Fischer could push for a start in place of Downing for Sunday’s trip to Liverpool. Leadbitter may also be recalled in place of Forshaw, while squad players such as Traore and Cristhian Stuani will hope to see some pitch-time.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking Midfield, Left Wing

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Pied, Caceres, Yoshida, Bertrand; Clasie, Romeu; Long (Austin 87), Hojbjerg (Davis 74), Boufal (Redmond 46); Rodriguez

  • Saints boss Claude Puel made seven changes for the trip to Middlesbrough, with Jeremy Pied, Martin Caceres, Jordy Clasie, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Sofiane Boufal, Jay Rodriguez and Shane Long replacing Cedric Soares, Jack Stephens, Steven Davis, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic, Nathan Redmond and Manolo Gabbiadini.
  • Pied and Caceres slotted in at right-back and centre-back respectively, while Clasie and Hojbjerg operated just in front of holding midfield Oriol Romeu in the 4-3-3 formation. Long (right) and Boufal (left) flanked central striker Rodriguez.
  • Despite his side holding a 1-0 lead at the break, Puel decided to introduce Redmond in place of Boufal in a straight swap. With 16 minutes remaining, Davis was brought on for Hojbjerg in central midfield, while Charlie Austin returned from a long spell on the sidelines to replace Long for the final three minutes.
  • Saints now entertain Manchester United tomorrow night, with Crystal Palace the visitors to St Mary’s on the final day. Given the rotation seen at the Riverside, it’s probable that Puel will do likewise over the next two fixtures, with his first choice line-up reserved to start against Jose Mourinho’s men. The likes of Soares, Stephens, Davis, Tadic and Gabbiadini may all earn recalls then, but the wide positions are look more difficult to predict. Ward-Prowse and Redmond could come back into the side, although Boufal, Long and Rodriguez are also viable options. The Saints boss might field a side similar to the one seen against Middlesbrough on Sunday, with Pied, Caceres, Clasie, Hojbjerg, Long, Rodriguez and perhaps Austin all more likely to start. But equally, Puel could just mix and match over the next two matches, causing further frustration for the many Fantasy managers who own Saints assets.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: All Positions

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Shawcross, Martins Indi, Pieters; Whelan, Cameron, Allen (Crouch 60); Arnautovic (Ramadan Sobhi 81), Diouf (Berahino 61), Shaqiri.

  • Potters boss Mark Hughes made one change for the visit of Arsenal to the bet365 Stadium, with Erik Pieters recalled in place of Marc Muniesa.
  • Pieters returned in his usual position at left-back in the 4-2-3-1 system. Joe Allen was again used in the No 10 role, while Mame Biram Diouf was handed another chance to impress as the lone striker.
  • With his side trailing 2-0, Hughes decided to introduce Peter Crouch and Saido Berahino in place of Allen and Diouf on the hour mark in straight swaps. Marko Arnautovic had to be replaced late on after suffering an arm injury, Ramadan Sobhi taking over on the left wing for the final nine minutes.
  • Arnautovic will be assessed ahead of the final day trip to Southampton, with Sobhi set to be on standby to replace the Austrian. Crouch is likely to push for a start as the lone striker in place of Diouf after scoring a contentious goal from the bench, while Berahino offers an alternative to Allen, who could drop back into central midfield at the expense of either Glenn Whelan or Geoff Cameron. Muniesa may return to contention at left-back in place of Pieters, while the likes of Charlie Adam and Jonathan Walters may also push for starts if Hughes looks to freshen up his side following a flat display against the Gunners.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield, Left Wing, Lone Striker

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pickford; Jones, O’Shea, Kone, Manquillo; N’Dong, Denayer (Gibson 20), Larsson; Borini, Defoe, Anichebe (Khazri 37).

  • David Moyes was forced into making one change from the side that beat Hull City 2-0 for the home clash against Swansea City, Sebastian Larsson replacing the injured George Honeyman.
  • Larsson started on the left of a three-man midfield, with Fabio Borini (right) and Victor Anichebe (left) flanking central striker Jermain Defoe in attack in the 4-3-3 formation.
  • Moyes was forced into making two changes during the first-half. Jason Denayer had to be replaced by Darron Gibson after picking up a knock before Anichebe suffered a hamstring injury, the Nigerian making way for Wahbi Khazri in a straight swap.
  • Moyes revealed he expects Honeyman, Denayer and Anichebe to all miss tonight’s trip to Arsenal. There are also some other issues in the squad, so Gibson or Jack Rodwell could come into the midfield, while Khazri or Lynden Gooch may replace Anichebe. Bryan Oviedo was back on the bench last weekend following a spell on the sidelines, so he could be an option to replace Javier Manquillo at left-back, while Papy Djilobodji and Donald Love provide further alternatives in defence. Youngsters such as Joel Asoro, Elliot Embleton and Josh Maja may also feature against Arsenal and at Chelsea on the final day of the season.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Left Wing

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson; Ki Sung-yeung (Fer 67), Britton (Cork 77), Carroll; Sigurdsson; Ayew, Llorente (Narsingh 88).

  • Head coach Paul Clement kept faith in the side that beat Everton 1-0 for the trip to Sunderland.
  • Clement rolled out the midfield diamond in the 4-1-2-1-2 formation once more, with Ki Sung-yeung keeping his place in the side ahead of both Leroy Fer and Jack Cork.
  • The South Korean midfielder was the first player to be replaced, Fer taking his place in a straight swap for the final 23 minutes. Cork was then called upon to provide fresh legs in the defensive midfield role, replacing Leon Britton, while Luciano Narsingh came on for Fernando Llorente late on, operating wide on the right. That saw Jordan Ayew end the match as the lone striker in a 4-5-1 system.
  • With another season in the Premier League now confirmed, Clement may decide to rest some players who have been playing with injuries for the final home clash against West Bromwich Albion. Ki suffered a slight knock at the Stadium of Light and could make way for Fer or Cork, while the likes of Stephen Kingsley, Angel Rangel, Narsingh, Wayne Routledge and Borja Baston provide further alternatives should the Swans boss look to rotate.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Trippier (Walker 82), Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Wanyama; Eriksen (Nkoudou 90), Alli, Son Heung-min (Dembele 71); Kane.

  • Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino only made one adjustment for the final match at White Hart Lane, with Kieran Trippier replacing Kyle Walker.
  • Trippier started in his usual position at right-back as Pochettino kept faith in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Mousa Dembele was only named among the substitutes once again though, with Victor Wanyama and Eric Dier favoured in central midfield.
  • Dembele was the first player summoned from the bench, coming on for Son with 19 minutes remaining as Spurs switched to more of a 4-3-2-1. The Belgian joined Wanyama and Dier in central midfield. Trippier was then forced off with a knock, seeing Walker take over at right-back. Georges-Kevin Nkoudou was handed a brief run-out late on in place of Christian Eriksen.
  • Trippier will be assessed ahead of Thursday night’s trip to Leicester City, but with Pochettino rotating his right-backs, it may in any case be Walker’s turn to start. Dembele could return at the base of midfield in place of either Wanyama or Dier, while squad players such as Vincent Janssen, Moussa Sissoko and Kevin Wimmer may be handed some minutes either against Leicester, or for the trip to Hull City on the final day of the season. Ben Davies looks certain of retaining his left-back role for the two remaining matches with Danny Rose ruled out of those encounters today following confirmation of surgery on his knee injury.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Mariappa, Prodl, Holebas; Amrabat, Behrami, Doucoure, Cleverley, Janmaat; Capoue (Deeney 90); Niang (Okaka 71).

  • Head coach Walter Mazzarri made three changes for the trip to Stamford Bridge, with Nordin Amrabat, Tom Cleverley and M’Baye Niang starting at the expense of Troy Deeney, Stefano Okaka and the injured Christian Kabasele.
  • The Hornets lined up in more of a 3-4-2-1 formation in which Cleverley and Etienne Capoue operated in central advanced midfield positions behind lone striker Niang. Amrabat was stationed at right wing-back, with Janmaat on the opposite flank, leaving Jose Holebas in the back three alongside Sebastian Prodl and Adrian Mariappa.
  • With 20 minutes remaining, Mazzarri sent on Okaka in place of Niang in a straight swap. After falling 4-3 behind, the Watford boss threw on Deeney in place of Capoue as the visitors finished the match in a 3-5-2 system.
  • Kabasele is a major doubt for Sunday’s home clash against Manchester City so Mazzarri may have to stick with the same defence unless he hands a start to youngster Andrew Eleftheriou. Juan Zuniga provides an alternative in the wing-back positions, while Deeney and Okaka should come into contention for recalls in attack.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Wing-Backs, Forwards

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley (Wilson 64), Evans, Nyom, Fletcher, Brunt, Livermore, Field (Yacob 51), McClean (Chadli 59), Rondon.

  • Baggies head coach Tony Pulis made one alteration from the side that drew 2-2 against Burnley for the home meeting against Chelsea as Allan Nyom started at the expense of Marc Wilson.
  • Nyom returned at left-back, while elsewhere Pulis opted for more of a 4-5-1 formation, with Darren Fletcher, Jake Livermore and Sam Field all keeping their places in central midfield.
  • Six minutes into the second-half, Pulis decided to bring on Claudio Yacob for Field, seeing the home side switch to a 4-1-4-1, with Yacob stationed as the defensive midfielder. Shortly afterwards, Nacer Chadli entered the fray in place of James McClean. The Belgian played on the right side of midfield, with Chris Brunt shifting over to the left flank. Pulis’ final substitution was an enforced one, Wilson having to come on in place of Gareth McAuley, who had picked up a knock. That change saw Nyom move to right-back and Craig Dawson to centre-back, leaving Wilson at left-back.
  • Pulis has revealed that Matt Phillips (hamstring) remains out for tonight’s trip to Manchester City, while McAuley is also likely to miss out. A late decision will be made on Hal Robson-Kanu (hamstring), but an appearance off the bench appears the best-case scenario, so Salomon Rondon should keep his place in attack. McAuley’s absence could see the Baggies boss start with the back four that finished the match against Chelsea, with Wilson coming in at left-back. Yacob and James Morrison provide different options in central midfield not just for the Etihad clash, but also the final day trip to Swansea City, while winger Jonathan Leko may see some minutes over the final two matches.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks

West Ham United

Starting XI: Adrian; Fonte (Fletcher 55), Reid, Collins; Byram, Fernandes, Nordtveit, Cresswell; Ayew (Snodgrass 77), Lanzini; Calleri (Feghouli 55).

  • Slaven Bilic was forced into making two changes from the team that beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 for the home clash against Liverpool, Edimilson Fernandes and Havard Nordtveit starting in place of the injured Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate.
  • Fernandes and Nordtveit formed the new-look central midfield partnership for the Hammers, while Andre Ayew and Manuel Lanzini continued in the attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Jonathan Calleri in the 3-4-2-1 formation.
  • With his side losing 1-0, Bilic decided to make a double substitution 10 minutes into the second-half, with Sofiane Feghouli and Ashley Fletcher replacing Jose Fonte and Calleri. Those changes saw West Ham switch to a 4-2-3-1. Feghouli operated on the right of the attacking midfield trio, leaving Ayew as the No 10 and Lanzini on the left behind lone striker Fletcher. Robert Snodgrass then replaced Ayew for the final 13 minutes.
  • Noble and Kouyate have undergone season-ending surgery, so Fernandes and Nordtveit may keep their starting berths for Sunday’s trip to Burnley. Bilic appears unlikely to risk Andy Carroll for the final match, so Calleri or Fletcher should start in attack. Feghouli and Snodgrass provide different options out wide if the Hammers boss wants to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation at Turf Moor. Angelo Ogbonna was back on the bench on Sunday, so he offers an alternative in central defence, but Arthur Masuaku (knock) is still a doubt, meaning Aaron Cresswell could well keep his place at left wing-back.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Lone Striker

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  1. jimmy12
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone on Kane (C) next week
    Against a poor hull side and going for Golden Boot

    I can see way too many people going Coutinho (C) next week so looking for something different

    1. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for Leicester game first.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's on him at the moment but may change depending who I bring in.

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Wanted to captain him this week but decided not too with likelihood of chelsea winning title. Really hope Jesus does the business tonight. Would have been a lot more confident if had of gone Sanchez.

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Currently on Kane myself

    4. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      if he scores vs leicester then yes

    5. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on Kane, and it would take a lot to move me off him. Costa is the other one I'm considering. Rested, possibly foaming at the mouth, Sunderland, etc. I know he doesn't usually haul, but two goals seems more than plausible.

  2. Hands Guber
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So with DDG out (the 'safe pick' with Romero confirmed to play in EL) I've got 4 points with my BB.

    Cedric (a 'safe pick') doesn't play,Holgate with what looked in build up a nailed-on cleanie, and was, gets the hook at half time, DeRoon (I can't complain about this one,he got me a goal in the previous DGW) and the 'safe pick' DeGea is bizarrely omitted from PL game v Southampton.

    Who's been unluckier than a 4 point BB assuming Cedric misses out again?

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stephens, Holgate, Gibbs failed me so far. Worse, ml rival got points from McAuley, Okazaki and Redmond.

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

        My bench boost isn't bad in itself- hennessey, Stephens, Holgate and capoue. But I've had no shows for huth and Gabby too. So players would have been transferred in - could still have a situation where 3 of my players return 0 and Holgate returns 1.

        1. Jose
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Pickford, Stephens, Anichebe and Holgate for me.... great...

    2. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on just two from Holgate, Stephens, JWP & DDG.

      So nearly used it in 34 as well.

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am now a huge skeptic of the end of season pre DGW WC and then BB. Too many teams either on the beach, justified rotation or bizarre rotation. It's just pot luck. The Holgate thing left me particularly seething.

      1. Rossaldinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's true yet I tend to do the same. I have never scored big on bench boost probably for those same reasons

  3. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku to vardy (ft) . How does she look ? Any Transfer suggestions?

    Heaton
    Kompany monreal Cahill
    Eriksen sanchez siggy albrighton
    Vardy Gabbi Costa

    Cech baines zaha yoshida

    1. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You got any money in the bank!?

      1. The Architect of Anarchy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        .5

    2. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen coutinho possibly but not for a hit

      1. The Architect of Anarchy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I would keep eriksen even if it was for free.
        Thanks mate

  4. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What a SHOCKING dgw!! (dbl city def on WC but then benched Kompany for his goal, haz +costa, triple saints, kosc (sigh!!), anichebe)...anyhow....35 points behind ML leader...have 2FT.

    Willy
    Yoshida Kompany Alonso --- Kosc Stephens
    Hazard Sanchez Eriksen Tadic King
    Costa Jesus --- Anichebe

    A: hazard + tadic >> Any two out of coutinho/siggy/mahrez/martial
    B: Kosc + Hazard + Anichebe >> holding + Siggy + Sturridge (-4)
    C: Kosc + Hazard + Anichebe >> Ake + Siggy + Vardy (-4)

    1. ChiefMockingBird
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You must still be on 80 points if you captained Sanchez. Can't win em all

  5. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'm going to be going into next season with some seriously negative memories of Koscielny and Verthonghen

  6. MadMarcelo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard - Sanchez - Pedro - Sane - King
    Jesus - Kane - Gabbi
    1FT & 0.3ITB

    A/ Hazard > Coutinho (Bench Gabbi)
    B/ Hazard & Gabbi > Coutinho & Giroud (bench King or Pedro)
    C/ Something else?

    1. ChiefMockingBird
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      All depends on ML situation

      1. MadMarcelo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Leading by 42 points atm.
        Rival has Ozil, Eriksen & Costa as main differentials.

        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Haz to Fab, Gabbi to Costa?

          1. MadMarcelo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            0.2 short...

  7. Make Arrows Green Again
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'm not saying that switching to three at the back is some sort of panacea, but it has clearly helped Arsenal immensely to make this switch a month or so ago and it must be so frustrating for Arsenal fans that a tactical switch like this was not tried earlier in the season.

    From a FPL perspective it's nice to finally have some useful Arsenal defensive assets, but it's a little bit late for most of us!

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

      A clean sheet tonight will be so marvellous. None of my rivals have Arsenal defence. I have double.

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm sort of the opposite. I have to focus more on my MLs and I am having to hope that my assets don't score. Don't want Monreal to get a CS because of those with 2x Arsenal defence, don't even want Sanchez to score because of Jesus (c).

        Think this is called hedging 🙂

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, quite the bitter pill especially since it was Arsenal's spanking of Chelsea that persuaded Conte to switch to 3-5-2

  8. Woeisme
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pickford
    Holgate
    Anichebe
    Maguire.

    Bench boosted the friiickin hell out of it. Couldn't have done it with out my Wildcard. FPL legend

    1. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      wel if you buy anichebe you have only yourself to blame

      1. Woeisme
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        For Maguire, Holgate and Pickford?

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

    I'd be interested to know,

    Average bench points when using BB on single game weeks v BB on DGWs. I bet they aren't actually that far apart.

    I'd say BB has been a total disaster for most who waited for the DGW this season

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

      Including me

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yup. Seriously considering using BB in a SGW next season. Too much rotation and lack of motivation in GW37.

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mug

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

        There was a guy who applauded himself for using it in GW1. Not such a bad idea now.

    3. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I got 12pts from my BB about 3 GWs ago. Not great but it could have been worse!

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Think we still have been unlucky and have low sample number to base our opinion on. In a better DGW you could get much more points off the bench.

    5. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      1st 4 gw's I benched 16,22,13 and 17 pts.

      In the last 7 weeks, I've benched 82 pts.

      This GW I've 20 on the bench but had I not been BB'ing and played a regular 11, I'd have 16. Taking into account the hits, I'd have been better off benching boosting on a sgw gw.

      Especially since all my bench players are sgw players bar Pickford

    6. Mayo for Sam
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You dont necessary get more points but it increases the potential of points x2 (if your bench is full of DGWers) It's a game of chance at the end of the day

  10. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud(c) anyone for gw 38?

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

      Nah. I have 3 Arsenal. And he's a massive (sexy) troll.

    2. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      i can see him finishing at 16 goals

  11. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Can you help me pick a 11 for city West Bromwich with 6 players max from one team?

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

      Cab
      Kompany
      Toure
      Silva
      Sane
      Jesus

    2. The Architect of Anarchy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Willy
      Brunt
      Kompany
      McCauley
      Silva
      Chadli
      Morrison
      Sane
      Jesus
      Rondon
      Kdb

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

        Be better with just 6 from City and no WBA players 😉

        1. The Architect of Anarchy
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          It was tought to look beyond ... Well who am i kidding ? You are right 😀

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kompany
      KDB Silva Sane
      Kun Jesus

      And throw 5 duds alongside them.

    4. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all.

  12. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Danny Rose - undergoing knee surgery:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39937289

  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If Gabbi pulls off another troll blinder tonight
    Haz & Gabbi

    A) Cout + Giroud -4?
    B) Cout + Lorente -4?

    Thanks in advance

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He will so probably A

    2. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Llorente is safe. The appeal of him and Siggy is gone for me. A!

    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do you have 5 strong mids? If so, I would just bench Gabbi and play Hazard.

  14. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Sanchez?

    1. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      injured but will start

      1. ol3andre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That would be lovely.

  15. gorilla
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    lots of people doing mcaley to lovre. maybe ill do that

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      spellcheck

  16. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Views about chadli (h) Vs Stoke? Stoke are poor away from home

    1. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      what?

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      GW1 punt?

  17. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are there any law(s) that define maximum buy-in/payout allowed in a private ML?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      May fall under some gambling laws but im sure a 10r between a few friends is OK

  18. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I wonder does anyone have 15 DGW players who all only play once of not at all this gw

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      DDG Courtois
      Valencia Stephens Stones Gibbs McAuley
      JWP Moses
      Gabbiadini Costa

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Anichibe makes up the 3 strikers

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Tadic in the midfield too

    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba in midfield also and Phillips. Lol, Phillips

  19. FFrulesmylife
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    % chance for Jesus and Sanchez starting tonight guys?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      81.4%

      1. FFrulesmylife
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Great, Thanks Kings, I was thinking 80% so happy with that

      2. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Didnt factor in the weather. So atleast 81.7%.

    2. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      100 and 100

      1. FFrulesmylife
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hope so, couple of braces would be great!

    3. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      70% 30%

  20. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know what happened to Jarvish,Netley Lucas, Christina and Lateriser ?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's good. Haven't seen these guys in a while.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nirvana

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nirvana for most.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I got booted out for not posting!

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          😆

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ruthless mods.☺

        3. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I probably have been too seeing as I haven't posted in about 3 months. Just couldn't get used to the forum layout.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            There was never anyone there when I visited, must be busier now I guess

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yes.

    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jarvish still posts fair bit

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm in a 20-team draft league with LR and he's winning it - has made some tremendously shrewd pick-ups as well, so he's still out there and paying attention.

  21. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure J Rod is the player I'd want in exchange for DDG. Varane, Asensio, Casemiro aren't attainable I assume?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ya if i had to pick from that bunch i would choose Varane

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He's the one United need most.

      2. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        And your deleted comment re Nirvana is indicative of the type of poster who doesnt exist on there.

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A Varane-Bailly CB partnership would be against the laws of football. Sorry.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Varane is fantastic, can understand why RM wouldn't use him part of the deal.

        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          He is but Pepe is 34 years old, Varane will not leave.

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            van Dijk is your man, top class.

            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              If we're paying big money i'd rather have Koulibaly. Plays as the left centre-back(although he's right-footed) and his distribution is incredible.

            2. fedolefan
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I think those VVD 9 pointers have really clouded judgement. He is good, but still unproven and far from top class yet imv. He is rash and usually has a brain fade every game. Has gotten away with it this season which shows he is improving but he can easily end up being another Lovren/Fonte who too were "top class" at Southampton under Koeman/Poch.

    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It will be good business from Real if they can get some mugs to cough up £50 million for him

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        What's the rumoured price?

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sky were reporting that he has been offered to United for £50 million

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            How much are RM getting DDG for?

            1. Syd.
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Around £40 million

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Real Madrid the winners then.

                1. Syd.
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Can't see United wanting anything to do with James

    4. Rash
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kroos or verane

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        There is no way Kroos is making that move lol!

    5. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Don't think this has anything to do with a potential DDG move tbh berbs just a player wanting more first team football and United needing more pace creativity and goals in the final third.. pissing into the wind trying to sign regular first teamers from a team like Madrid who they don't need to sell and have no wish to go anywhere else

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe not a direct move involving both players but JRod being offered to United suggests that DDG could finally get that move. Good player though James is, needs to play week in week out.

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah it's looking increasingly likely Spanish Dave wants to pack his bags which is a shame he is the best in the world for me but we haven't been as reliant on him as in previous years under Jose tbh so we can replace and improve imo.. this potential James deal could hinge on next Wednesday as does my mental state and general well being lol

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            To be honest Nidge I don't think CL football affects your transfer targets significantly. Wages more important to most

            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I would agree to a certain extent it's more of this one game deciding whether this has been a successful season or an absolute bust.. fine margins

  22. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Considering Alli captain
    He is due

    1. The Architect of Anarchy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ah fail

  23. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Costa to start next week or shall I get Vardy in?

    Leaves £2.2 m ITB.

    Or who to go with for Arsenal up front? Or Liverpool - 3 of these teams a gamble, hence Leicester City and Vardy to end on a high?

  24. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Next season will be interesting with the current Top 6 in Europe. All 6 will strengthen their squads. We could see rotation and tiredness with all the big names during Cup fixtures.
    Could be a nightmare for us us Fantasy managers!

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed, will be chaos. Having a solid 15 alot of the time will be key

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        And getting players like Siggy & King who don't have so many fixtures and do well.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The Europa league rotation is a thing, not so sure about CL.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        With Pep we have already seen he rotates around CL.
        Conte we don't know right now.
        Klopp showed his rotation last year and Mourinho is doing it this year in EL.
        Poch is going to be at Wembley so let's how that turns out.

        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          We could find out Conte's history with Juventus pretty easily I'm sure.

  25. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A nice 15 pointer from mustafi or Kompany tonight would be lovely. Most likely both bet booked and 1 pointers.

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good chance of 12pts between them. You might get lucky with attacking points/bonus.

  26. Stig
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Gabbiadini > Vardy
    Alonso > Terry
    Hazard > Coutinho

    Worth -4?

  27. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal 7 - 0 Sunderland

    Man City 3 - 1 WBA

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Back to the days of yore when Blackburn were the whipping boys at Arsenal. Fabregas (c); let's hope Alexis starts and replicates.

      A Sane hattie all assisted by Willy would be just fine.

    2. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Don't like those - need a City cleanie, although they'll concede from a corner.

  28. thisisdiz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What will people in this site do during the holidays?

    1. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cry in foetal position

      1. Goldmund
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Scratch you made my day. Thanks. My first comment is for you. Thanks guys for sharing. This website is great.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      MLS fantasy

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Anything other than football.

    4. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      plan for GW1

    5. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Go on holiday relax and talk to other humans face to face

  29. Hotdog
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Valencia likely to be playing?

    1. Stig
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not in squad

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Valencia to Azpi was a decent trade then 😀

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not in the squad mate.

    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      70/30 that he plays

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        0/100 that he plays

        Not in the squad

  30. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Views about this. AOA chip active

    Cech
    Alonso cahill
    Alli hazard* ozil king sane
    Jesus Kane anichebe*

    Pickford Stephens Maguire holgate

    * players I'll be removing for -4. Firmino/siggy llorente/vokes

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would get rid of Özil rather than Hazard and go Firmino & Vokes.