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Another Gameweek, another Harry Kane blank.

As covered in Sunday’s Knee Jerk, it wasn’t supposed to be like this, so in this week’s Technical Area we’ll be digging through the rubble of another disappointing weekend at Wembley and dissecting exactly what seems to be ailing Spurs – and in particular their talismanic forward.

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  1. Kingston
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane and Mikky

    Or

    Lukaku and Ali

    1. aaaaaa
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku and erik

  2. Davido989
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who's activated their wildcard then? 🙂

    1. GENERATION X
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep - pure FPL crack...

      1. Scotty B
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm very tempted

    2. Galza
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have...
      It felt good too.. 🙂

    3. Davido989
      9 years, 1 month ago

      And be honest, who activated once Mark did? 😉

      1. GENERATION X
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Activated as soon as Ramsey decided he couldn't give a toss and got hooked - last straw...

      2. Galza
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Activated straight after 11:30 on Saturday..

        1. Galza
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Am

    4. FPL Maldini
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes because I'm bored haha

    5. KingNidge
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You buckled yet berbs?

      1. Davido989
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not me pal, think my team is ok for now. Your team is smashing mate I hope you aren't wildcarding.

        1. KingNidge
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Good man.. no mate certainly not just hoping i can come through the break relatively unscathed on the injury front and rock on..

          1. Davido989
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Me too. I just need to bin Dann but looking to get Jones if he's fit 🙂

            1. KingNidge
              9 years, 1 month ago

              He won't be fit for too long that's for sure lol

              I'm happy with the extra expenditure on Bailly right now tbh i can just see the inevitable Jones injury coming sooner rather than later and Jones owners then looking for another 1.0 or so for United defensive security

              1. Davido989
                9 years, 1 month ago

                When Jones gets injured, who comes in?

                Think I may just get a stop gap defender then get, say Lindelof.

                1. KingNidge
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Who knows mate this is what i mean it would be up in the air.. You would think big Vic

  3. Scotty B
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is this a good a time as any to WC with int break and closure of the transfer window?

    1. Sandy Ravage
      9 years, 1 month ago

      depends on how badly you need the changes

  4. OldBenKenobi
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you try to squeeze Salah or Mane into this team? If so how?

    Foster
    Alonso-Jones-Stephens
    Eriksen-Mkhi-Richarlison-Atsu
    Kane-Lukaku-Firmino

    Elliot-Carroll-Lowe-Goldson

    0.5 ITB no FTs

    1. Davido989
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you bin Kane.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bin Kane to morata

        1. Silva’s Left Nut
          9 years, 1 month ago

          That's what I've done

      2. OldBenKenobi
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Think Kane has to stay

    2. Clintymints
      9 years, 1 month ago

      have to drop Firm for a sh!tter to squeeze one of them in for a mid

  5. Allimortaccivostra
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking about a possible WC team in GW5/6

    DDG
    Daniels, Jagielka, Bertrand, Fonte
    Salah, Alli, Pogba
    Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

    Thoughts?

    1. moz_1983
      9 years, 1 month ago

      West Ham defence is horrific at the moment. Not sure on Jags either as a long term option. Rest is top.

    2. Silva’s Left Nut
      9 years, 1 month ago

      identical to my attacking 6. Except eriksen vs alli. I like it

  6. How Mina You
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guess it's time for me to change my Grav then...

    1. Davido989
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Join the crew.

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

    Has no one considered that VVD has been out injured for a long long time, and has only really been seen as a good centre back for a couple of seasons. People going on like he's the new Maldini.

    1. Davido989
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Spot the fella who's realised he won't be joining Chelsea. 😉

      Course he's not Maldini.

      1. FPL Maldini
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Maldini wears a VVD wristwatch

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would be a giant waste of money for Chelsea. Would be better than Cahill or Rudiger possibly but already have Dave and Luiz. Just seen so much hype about his transfer and it seems a bit much no?

        1. Davido989
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Giant waste of money, I disagree there.

          1. FPL ZB
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 1 month ago

            For 70m or 80m surely!? Bearing in mind how much comparibles like Alderweireld, Luiz and Kosc costed?

            1. Davido989
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Definitely a massive price I cannot defend that. But you have to bare in mind

              a) Walker cost £50m so changes the market.
              b) Pool pissed off Saints and scuppered a cheaper deal.

              Also if Alderweireld was on the market not, he'd be going for similar money. Kosc isn't a top defender, let's keep it mature.

              1. FPL ZB
                • Has Moderation Rights
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Agreed. I just don't see the value unless Liverpool sort out the rest of the back 4, and they'll be blowing the available funds there. Full backs aren't good and I seem to be in the minority in thinking Matip is very average

                1. Davido989
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  I do agree to an extent. I'm not a massive fan of the fullbacks and Matip. But VVD is a must for me. We can continue building the defence in future windows.

                2. KingNidge
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Not to mention both goalkeepers are borderline shite.. the pressure about to be heaped on to Van Dijk's shoulders is going to be absolutely immense.. much like Pogba had to deal with every touch and pass scrutinised

                3. Red Dagger ✪
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  I'm a Red and I think Matip is very average.

        2. Irish Villan 1985
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Personally I think he is the best CB in the league, I think he oozes class and would be a serious signing for any of the top teams.

  8. tibollom
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you wildcard this team???

    Foster Eliott
    Bertrand Jones Daniels Honeymonster Mee
    Pogba Ritchie Mane Caroll Chalobah
    Jesus Kane Kaku

    1. Galza
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. moz_1983
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just tinker, midfield needs a boost for sure.

    3. Troopon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

  9. Irish Villan 1985
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys,

    I'm sure this has been discussed already but are any of you considering Sanchez? If he moves to City surely he has to be a "must have"?

    I'm toying with the idea of the following - What do you guys think?

    Foster

    Cedric, Evans (If he moves to Arsenal), Jones, 4.5M

    Mkhitaryan, Sanchez, Salah

    Kane, Lukaku, Joselu

    Elliot, Cork, Carroll, Dunk

    1. bros
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice, not keen on Sanchez at present

      1. Irish Villan 1985
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I think I will give it another week, see if it happens first of all Ha Ha!

    2. Clintymints
      9 years, 1 month ago

      There's almost too many big dogs knocking around for City, it's an fpl nightmare

      1. Irish Villan 1985
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I know, plus where do they all play? I would have assumed KDB would be FF gold already but he seems to be dropping very deep - Would Sanchez play in the Aguero role, if so we need him, if not then he could be an expensive luxury.

        1. Clintymints
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I can't see past a 433 to fit them all in if Sanchez goes

          Something like

          MendyKomp Ota Walker

          KdB Fernandinho SIlva

          Jesus Aguero Sanchez

    3. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He is less attractive at City than at Arsenal for me. Too much point-sharing & rotation headaches at City.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This. So not worth the outlay imo

  10. bros
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcard played, how is this team looking?
    Any changes required, thank you!
    3-5-2
    Foster

    Ward, Cedric, Wimmer
    Salah, Pogba, Mkhi, Erikson, Silva
    Lukaku, Firmino

    Elliot, Schindler, Nyom, Ayew

    Thanks for any replies

  11. Clintymints
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I sold Kane for Morata before I got a chance to see the Spurs highlights and I feel I made a huge mistake

    Lawd help us when he gets 4 next week

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I was at the Chelsea game and Morata spends so little time on the last man that it concerns me a bit for fantasy purposes. Combine that with early subs and I'm not overly convinced

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Everton don't concede 4 in a game, maximum 1 or 2

      1. Speédy
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 1 month ago

          They literally conceded 5 in that fixture last season

          1. Greenbackbøøg…
            9 years, 1 month ago

            They're a different team this year. Remember how they lined up vs City: 5 at the back and 3 defensive mids

  12. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which option is better?

    A. De gea Cedric another 5m defender
    B. Forster Jones Bertrand

    Can't have Jones and De gea have 2 other Man U players

    1. moz_1983
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who the other 5m defender is obviously, but I'd say A personally.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This is the problem.... not sure who the other 5m could be lol

  13. How Mina You
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who does Wimmer come in for? Could be a very interesting prospect at 4.4m

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The got Shawcross Zouma and Mendi I think

  14. Klopp it
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Please rate my team

    Foster

    Jones, cedric, Maguire

    Hazard, david silva, salah, atsu

    Hernandez, kane, lukaku

    Bench: elliot, mbemba, Rosenior, carroll

  15. FPL Maldini
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming I don't own Lukaku, which trio sounds better?

    a) Alli, Richarlison and Pogba

    b) Mkhy, Lanzini and Pogba

    1. Speédy
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Clintymints
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Concrete
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Dr. DOOM
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A way better imo

  16. Clintymints
    9 years, 1 month ago

    He's a LCB so competition for whoever is there

  17. HALFSPACE
    9 years, 1 month ago

    https://twitter.com/MediocentroFC/status/90255093297784012

    I need to see this at the Etihad

    1. Turbolag
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's a 10 goal game right there.

    2. Davido989
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think i just came

  18. Scotty B
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Whats the template WC team then?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Those who scored points last game

  19. FPL Maldini
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is bringing in Mkhy on a wc now a bit unwise considering CL rotation?

    1. Scotty B
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I'm considering WC and swapping Mkhi to Pogba

  20. LC1
    9 years, 1 month ago

    De Gea
    Dawson Cedric Jones
    Salah Eriksen Willian Ritchie
    Kane Lukaku Mounie

    Myhill Carroll Mee Rosenior

    Is a WC needed for this team?

  21. Dr. DOOM
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Richarlison worth the extra over Mooy?

    1. The Enlightener
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes indeedy

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i have both for some weird reason

  22. FPL Maldini
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Right RMT my WC draft.

    Elliot---Woodman
    Cedric--Trippier--Naughton--Mbemba--Suttner
    Pogba--Mane---Alli---Richarlison--Carroll
    Kane----Morata----Firmino--------

  23. Atimis
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good for now?

    Foster
    Bavies/Cedric/Jones
    Mane/Eriksen/Miki/TC
    Kane/Kaku/Chica

    Elliot/Chalobah/Lowe/Mbemba

    0.5ITB 1FT

    If Kane&Chica blank terribly GW4, I may go for Morata&Firmino 2FT - good idea?

    1. Concrete
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

      Looking to do that now for a -8

  24. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea away at Leicester next.... fond memories of Alonso's 21 point haul last season

    1. _Make
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brings a tear to my eye. Sigh...

    2. The Enlightener
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I transferred him out for that GW after having for a while. It was part of some silly little plan I had. Was gonna get him back after a few games and felt like the risk wasn't that bad. Boy did I get burned.....

  25. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    play one:

    1 - Richalison (sou)
    2 - Mooy (whu)
    3 -Carroll (NEW)

    1. Dr. DOOM
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2 easy imo

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2 - hammers are leaking goals

      Woof woof

    3. Concrete
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2

  26. How Mina You
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gibbs finally leaving Arsenal. Debuchy and Walcott next please. Then we can just restart the season again right?

  27. Podge
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I can't help thinking these transfer prices are hiding something more nefarious. I reckon it'll come out in a few years that clubs are using these inflated figures to avoid tax or pay backhanders to senior club management or something. The luiz back and forth at stupid prices in particular.

  28. FPL Maldini
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Richarlison looking to be really good or just another flash in the pan?

  29. _Make
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A fantastic article as always, Prokoptas. Many thanks.

  30. Davido989
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Crystal Palace agree £30m Sakho deal. Good luck fella.

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Disgraceful. Sakho is prob their best defender.
      Just because he's not a lighting fast mentalist klopp ignores him

      1. KingNidge
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Best of a very bad bunch.. Sakho is a good player but top drawer? not a chance.. there's a reason he's signing for Crystal Palace no disrespect to them btw.. i watched Sakho at times particularly against United in the EL a couple of seasons agao and he was unplayable.. absolutely sensational both legs and a week later he was all over the shop.. you need consistency from a CB and he doesn't bring that imo