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With the schedule for Gameweek 31 now confirmed after Spurs eased past Rochdale into the FA Cup quarter-finals, our next members’ article of the week delves into the expected goals data for the eight teams involved.

We’ll look at each side’s recent displays, both at home and on their travels, and also assess them from an attacking and defensive viewpoint to help firm up our targets.

In addition, we’ll check out their respective strength of short-term schedules over the ensuing Gameweek 29-31 period.

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  1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I own Salah, VVD but I'm actually looking at Mane Firmino for GW31. I have enough GW31 players (8-9) but am I crazy to get rid of VVD to allow Mane + Firmino in?

    Should I just look to get Mane alongside Salah and VVD?

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I was in a similar boat a couple of weeks ago. My only advice, don't tear up your team for one week only.

      Get them in by all means but not worth the points/other potential transfers for me. Keep VVD, choose Mane or Firmino.

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Its a tough call because Firmino has been stopping me from breaking 30k literally 6weeks running now in the 30k's). So I get him or go Mane.
        Two possible moves:

        A) Ota + Sterling > Davies + Mane
        B) Sterling + Depoitre > Milly + Firmino

    2. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I had the same thought - got VVD but regret it now and wish I has Mane to partner Salah and Firm

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah It's tough, if you can get Salah firm mane for no hits I think its worth it and still field 8-9 players in GW31 if not I don't think so. You're in a good position though with owning firmino already. I don't have that so I must make the decision between him and mane

        1. V-2 Schneiderlin
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          the game has shifted a bit to favour attacking players I think, I'm thinking to downgrade my defence from now on

          1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah Definitely the thing to do big decision to make on sterling I think. I own KDB and so Im prepared to sell and it comes down to whether he starts vs stoke I think as thats what I'm feeling I'm keeping him for.

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

    Is Sterling and Kun > Eriksen and Firmino worth a -4?

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hmm tough one! Definitely something I would consider if it sounds like sterling isn't coming back at weekend and you didn't get him early (7.9m) etc.

    2. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Taking a hit to lose Kun doesn't seem right

  3. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    No Sterling today

    Mariappa 8 pts

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same here. It's like Christmas.

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That is high on the poxy scale.

    4. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That's disgusting..

      Congrats

    5. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I will be more than happy if I get 5pts from Quaner, given most will be autosubbing 1 and 2pts in.

    6. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is he confirmed out?

    7. FPL Kangaroo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yuck.

    8. Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats. You really know how to play the game.

  4. Clueless24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Will Karnezis keep his place over Gomes for Watford?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Watford fans seem to think so

  5. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Alonso & Ibe > Bavies & Mahrez worth a -4?

    Adrian
    TAA Otamendi Alonso
    Sterling Walcott Shaqiri Ibe Salah
    Firmino Kane
    Subs:Elliot Quaner Duffy Schindler

    2.5m ITB & 1 FT

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good move I think

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Even with their blanks in GW31 and I have no free hot chip?

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

  6. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here?

    A) Alonso -> Bavies
    B) Otamendi -> Bavies

    I lose 0.4m by selling Otamendi, and nothing on Alonso.

    1. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Alonso, almost got an assist last weekend and came close to scoring with a free kick too.

      Then again, it's your call.

    2. Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  7. Tillyboggis
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Currently heading out to watch game at Emirates. so looks very much ON

    1. Good luck! 🙂

      1. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        100% on!

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That's a logical fallacy. Just because you are heading out to the game that doesn't mean the game will go ahead

      1. Tillyboggis
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        True. But don’t spoil my fun

    3. DJ1000
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is there any snow in London at present. In Dorset it is going crazy

  8. Squashed
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I know this gets asked quite a lot.
    Son > mahrez exact funds.
    Both blanks 31.

    Or should I get a player that plays 31? I have 7 playing 31 atm.

    1. Squashed
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have 3 pools already. And punted on chupo

    2. Tired and weary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I’d keep Son for HUD, although Mahrez looks promising for the next couple. Any other way of bringing in?

  9. pol
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Which transfer would you guys go with? Planning on WC GW 32

    A- Sterling > Eriksen - 2 good fixtures coming up
    B- Duffy > Ake - preparation for GW 31 and some attacking treat
    C- Duffy > Zanka - preparation for GW 31 and 2 relatively good fixtures in GW 30 - 31
    D- Save

    My team currently:

    pickford speroni
    Alonso Mee VVD Ogbonna duffy
    Salah Walcott Mahrez McArthur Sterling
    Kane Firmino Quaner

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

    Feck to do with this lot and 1FT (0.1ITB)? Any help would be great as a bit stumped. Thanks 🙂

    Pickford
    VvD • Kiko • Otamendi
    Salah • Mahrez • Son • Deulofeu*
    Kane • Wilson • Aguero
    (Elliot, Choupo-M, Christensen, Duffy)

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Dela >> Shaq

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

        Nay! 0.1 short! It hurts mate

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Any other ideas? 🙂

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun > Firm

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Otamendi to Davies, play Choupo and Deulofeu to Pritchard or Van De Parra next week

  11. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I play this weekend

    a) Lingard (cry)
    b) Wilson (lei)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard

    2. Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson

  12. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Need some help here please!

    1FT and £0.8m itb;

    Pickford
    Jones, Azpilicuta, VVD
    Shaq, Sterling, Salah, Deloufou, Mahrez
    Kane, Firmino

    Elliot, Niasse, Ogbonna, Kenny

  13. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    VVD Alonso Chilwell
    Salah Sterling Mahrez Walcott
    Kane Wilson Firmino

    Elliot C-Moting Duffy Masuaka

    0.7itb. 2FT, all chips and WC intact.

    0.1 short of Sterling > Eriksen so ...
    A) Elliot > Lossl in prep for GW31
    B) Sterling > Shaqiri
    C) Sterling + Walcott > Eriksen + Shaqiri (-4)
    D) Masuaka > Huddersfield defender.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

  14. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Have 1FT at the moment.

    Could do any of the three:

    Sterling > Mhiky
    Bernardo > Arnautovic
    Or Moses out

    Who would you say is the priority to dump from these 3? Any other suggestions?

    1. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Moses is worth ditching I think, maybe to a GW31 defender depending on your team.

      1. DAZZ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking that myself but i dont like the fixtures in 31! And already have triple Liverpool

        1. thunder_mike
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          The fixtures are awful, probably best just getting someone who has a good fixtures over the next 2.

          1. DAZZ
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Was thinking maybe Bellerin.

  15. xRedArrow
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Given that GW31 doesn’t have a lot in terms of CS potential (Liverpool are looking more like 3 attackers).

    the most likely are:
    Bournemouth (WBA), Huddersfield (CPL) and Everton (sto)

    Bearing that in mind I’m thinking of an Everton defensive double up with Keane (already have Pickford).

    I know Everton have an awful away record but have decent enough fixtures (bur,BHA,sto).

    Looking to move out Jones for Keane considering Jones might not start against Palace and he has LIV/blank.

    So Keane for Jones for next 3:

    A) yes double up
    B) look at Huddersfield/Bournemouth defenders for GW31

  16. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ohh all the pitch lines are blue at the Emirates for tonight's game.

    Let's hope the ball is too. That one at Wembley last night was virtually invisible.

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No one likes blue balls

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

  17. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So is Spurs - Newcastle on in GW31 now it is the Monday night? Sorry if this has been answered today

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      no

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

        So which GW?

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Also, surprised this isn’t a hot topic! Or am I missing something?

      1. Sylas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You're missing a whole lot! 😆

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

          Spill the beans then? PL have said it will be played on or around Monday 19th March?

          1. Monkey Hanger
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Is it not they will announce the new dates on or around the 19th?

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

              Misread sorry

    3. International break after GW31 so there won't be any Monday games

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

        So why have PL said it will be played in or around Monday 19th March

        1. They said the new date will be announced around 19th March (i.e. they will say when it is re-arranged for then)

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

            Cool! Got you! Thanks

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          They haven’t, Newcastle said they will find out on Monday 19th when it will be played, not that it will be played on that day, which incidentally is the first day of the international break

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            ah - thanks for that clarification.

    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good question - there was some Geordie fan site noise about it being "on or around the 19th March" but I'm not sure how they know.

  18. FPL Kangaroo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I get rid of for B.Davies lads?

    A)Otamendi

    B)Alonso

    1. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ota - no brainer

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm yeah that was my initial thought also.

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Depends what you're going to use the extra money on if it's Alonso, I'd only get rid of Alonso over otamendi if I'm investing elsewhere.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Nah extra money not needed. Hmmm im leaning towards ota out .....

    3. Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Otamendi

  19. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Any early thoughts on what to do with the below team?
    Thinking about bringing in Firmino?

    DDG
    Alonso, Otamendi, Naughton,Ogbonna
    Salah, Sterling, Mane, Mahrez,
    Kane, Wilson,

    (Elliot, Niasse, Kenny, Mili)
    1 FT, 0.3 ITB.

    Cheers

  20. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What is the difference between snowman and snow woman?

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would that be snowballs

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That is correct JTD.

    2. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      one has a carrot the other has 2 pears

    3. Udo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ~ average of 7-8 inch?

    4. Nothing as we live in a gender neutral society where everyone is equal.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not here FFS is one of the last bastions of male dominance it must be at least 99.95% male.

        1. I can still wear a dress and be unashamed though right?

          1. Monkey Hanger
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            As long as it's different from mine. 🙂

  21. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, have no FH or WC left.
    Currently have 6 or 7 GW31 players and am considering getting in Davies & Mahrez for Alonso & Ibe for a hit this week, am I being crazy or with good fixtures and taking maybe one more hit on GW31 could still have 9 players maybe even 10 is this a good move or should I just concentrate on getting GW31 players in?

    Current team:
    Adrian
    TAA Otamendi Alonso
    Sterling Walcott Shaqiri Ibe Salah
    Firmino Kane
    Subs:Elliot Quaner Duffy Schindler

    2.5m ITB & 1 FT

    Thanks.

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone got any advice for me please on the above?

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ignore 31, plan for the doubles in 34

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Alonso & Ibe > Bavies & Mahrez worth a -4 this week then?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Sure, why not, if it is a long term transfer

  22. FPL Kangaroo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I have super 2 pointer James McArthur subbing in for sterling.
    Wooohoooo...what a time to be alive!

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

      Beats quite a few.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ah TM..hows it going....any now over in aussie land?

        1. FPL Kangaroo
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          snow*

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

            All good, snow snow.

            1. FPL Kangaroo
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Im basically snowed in over here in Ireland.
              #BeastFromTheEast

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling confirmed out?

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah more or less mate....would put my mortgage on him missing out tonight

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kenedy 3points here. KDB to go also.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maribappa here.lovely lovely.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ughh..wish I was that lucky.

    5. Dele
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      BIG SHAQ for me...

      Mans not hot!

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah those hips dont lie.....

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Snap!

  23. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Would you make any of these moves:

    A) Otamendi + Sterling > Mane + Davies (3-5-2)
    B) Sterling > Depoitre > Milly + Firmino (3-4-3)

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  24. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling in my team with BernardoSilva first sub. Dont really know what to think, probably a blank i'd say.

      1. DAZZ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hahaha im feeling annoyed about this whole situation my ML Leader has an Ox 6 pointer incoming

  25. Dele
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen or Alli?

    Also is Davies worth a punt over the next 2 GWs as a replacement for Alonso?

  26. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is bringing in Firmino worth a hit this gameweek?

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  27. Dele
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mans not hot

  28. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling with Dunk first sub, fook this game man.

    1. FPL Kangaroo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch...i feel a lot better with McArthur coming in for me now...

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