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11 March 2018 850 comments
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The first of two Sunday fixtures gets underway at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal entertain Watford at 1.30pm.

After their morale-boosting win over AC Milan on Thursday evening, the hosts are looking to halt a run of three straight league defeats this afternoon.

Certainly, their goal scoring form at home offers plenty of encouragement – only Man City have netted more times in front of their own fans than the Gunners this season.

With back-to-back home fixtures (STO SOT) following their Gameweek 31 blank, the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang could yet play their way into our Wildcard plans for the run-in.

The latter is the most captained player among the starters, with 1.3% handing him the armband on the back of two goals in four outings since joining up from Borussia Dortmund.

However, Aaron Ramsey again misses out – drafted in by over 25,000 after he scored at the San Siro, the Welshman is rested for the second successive Gameweek with one eye on Thursday’s return leg against Milan.

The Hornets, meanwhile, have improved markedly since the appointment of Javi Gracia, claiming three clean sheets and a trio of wins in his five matches in charge.

One of only eight sides set to feature in Gameweek 31, Watford also have the fixtures to profit from over the run-in, with Bournemouth, Burnley, Crystal Palace and Newcastle set to visit Vicarage Road in the final seven.

That bodes well for the in-form Troy Deeney to continue as a differential – he has found the net in three of the last four Gameweeks but is owned by just 1% of FPL managers.

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  1. Viper
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Should have taken more care with my bench as a Davies owner. I have Robertson ahead of Mee which brings me up to 16 points 😆

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      16 from 8. Almost as bad as me - 11 from 5. Both have our (c) to play though.

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      But careless. Davies benched was on the cards since he started midweek. Liverpool were never keep a keep a cleanie against United.

  2. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    strange state of affairs when Arsenal leading 3-0 makes so little difference to the ranks.
    top owned player 10k mikhi at 10%

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Average only up by 2

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Their players are similarly priced to Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Utd and City, but those five teams are better than them.

    3. grumpyman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mkhi's differential haul today has saved my gameweek. Should finish somewhere around average now hopefully - cheers Mkhi!

  3. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I don't mind Watford scoring .. Too many CS remaining

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      In your ML? Don’t think many people own Arsenal defenders overall.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      As a Mustafi owner I agree.

  4. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Needed a Watford goal.. I now hate the big lump that is Troy Deeney

  5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Wilson second on the bench. King and Defoe benched nice

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Could do with a Wilson goal to cement him for 31

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance Mkhykitarian gets 3 BAPS?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe after the readjustment post game.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This.

        3 - Cech (43)
        2 - Mkhitaryan (42)
        1 - Mustafi (33)

    2. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If anything he's likely to lose a few

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Of course.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Cech needs to concede

    5. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If Watford scores.

  7. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I planned to get Shaqiri for Mkhi next week but now maybe it is better to keep him and do Walcott -> Shaqiri for free. Opinions? I will use Wc in gw33 probably and Arsenal playing vs Stoke in gw32.

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Stick to original plan

    2. Effe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott only had cramp so will be fine for 31

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I will monitor him anyway.

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

    Troy Deeney on Arsenal

    "I have to watch what I say, but it's [having] a bit of cojones, is what I'll say. Whenever I play against Arsenal, I'll go up and think 'let me whack the first one and see who wants it."

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      They wanted it today. That is always the difference with Arsenal - can they show fighting spirit every game?

    2. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      6th should be sewn up now

  9. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Think I’m going to punt on Defoe to start the next game!

  10. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    hey Mkhi your so pretty

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I dont know the lyrics apparently

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Or the correct you're

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Nice to know you still love me

  11. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Agüero had a problem in his knee while he was training yesterday. He was tested after that and nothing is broken. He didn't train today and he is out for tomorrow and for around a couple of weeks.

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      cheers jimmy

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      WTF?

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Big news if true.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Sad!

        1. Perthite
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yuge!

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Follow this guy, he's legit.

  12. suvak88
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Agüero had a problem in his knee while he was training yesterday. He was tested after that and nothing is broken. He didn't train today and he is out for tomorrow and for around a couple of weeks.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers Del Monte

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Source?

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Jose Alvarez, very reliably City source for their spanish speaking players.

  13. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus wagon?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Wtf 😀

        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          band wagon

    1. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      In fact no point if only out couple week.

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero out for two weeks

  15. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Where has this Aguero news come from?

      1. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Never post links from the Sun. Tut tut

  16. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who do aguero cappers have as VC this week

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kane

      1. Deus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        +1

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Kane + DCL's 1pt. Yay

      • El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Many will have Salah imo

    4. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I bet theres a few Aguero (C) out there with either salah VC or Mahrez VC haha

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Mahrez got decent points didn't he?

    5. Deus
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kun 🙁

    6. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Reckon Auba and Mhki in post GW31 looks great.

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kun with the ol' International-itis.

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Don't think he plays anyway.

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Does he not? Huh. Hope he has a nice rest anyway 😀

      2. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Fellow Auba(C) unite, and lets raise a glass to getting on him early and having the cojones to give him the armband!

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Nice punt. Well done.

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks 🙂

        2. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Ballsy. And you sold Salah didn’t you? Well done!

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I did, cheers, as long as Wilson doesn't do well it will have worked out!

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Think you should be ok

        3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Well done mate. U deserve the reward

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers mate, feels good getting a captain right considering I had the armband on Hazard all week!

      3. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Troy Denney deserved that after trolling Arsenal after the last time they played.

        Karma is a byitch Troy 🙂

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah, he did tbf, I like Troy but he did put the boot in to the Gunners verbally big time!

      4. tm245
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Sad, he was in good form. Should be back for 32 if it’s nothing serious.

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Next game is 31st March

      5. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        And of course my rival has Aguero captain ,Mahrez vice captain
        You couldn't make it up.
        Now Kane do you r stuff.

      6. UshFPL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Kane captainers are in for green arrows if he scores today given Salah's blank and Kun's injury

        1. d3bug
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Still want a hatty to piss off mahrez cappers

          1. UshFPL
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            That would be nice alright

        2. El-Kloppico
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          And Haz blank

      7. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Post 31 who would you want in you team- if allowed only 1

        A Mkhitarian
        B Aubamayang

        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

        2. UshFPL
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B seeing as he can't play in the Europa League

        3. SW6
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A

        4. d3bug
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Different positions
          Different prices

        5. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B. Guaranteed to play in the PL as he is cup tied for EL

        6. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Mkhi will be

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Sorry stupid phone. Mkhi will be playing Europa too so will be looked after. Auba a good shout.

        7. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A I think but would need to give it some more thought

        8. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Getting both. I know that's not what you asked but worth piling on.

        9. COLLIN QUANER
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

        10. Hart-ake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B looks great for the next few. Including doubles.

      8. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Kenedy to Mkhi didn’t hurt too bad then in the end.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          All depends if you were going to start Kenedy anyway, I suppose.

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I was starting Kenedy and saving a ft. Still annoyed about it but Mkhi lessened the pain a little bit.

      9. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero will just miss one game

        City's next fixture isn't until 31st March

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Any news on Sterling?

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            He is back in full training not sure if he starts

        2. MTPockets
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah but still goddam annoying now, pre wc.

        3. tm245
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Good win, good week, another crazy ride on the Wenger roller coaster.

        4. Steve Stiffler
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          who is everyone getting in for WC32/33 ?