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As one of just six sides expected to be granted a pair of fixtures in both Gameweek 34 and 37, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest in Leicester City has reached a new high.

Understandably, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are the main targets among Claude Puel’s regulars as managers wield their Wildcards, with faith in their defence dented by a run of six Gameweeks without a clean sheet.

One look at the remaining schedule (bha NEW bur & SOT blank cry WHU tot), though, looks promising for points at both ends of the pitch.

Indeed, the Foxes’ next six opponents all sit outside the top six, with a home encounter against Arsenal expected to drop into the penultimate round of fixtures.

With two goals and four assists to his name, Harry Maguire appears to be the standout contender among the Leicester backline. Yet at a lofty 5.6 in FPL, does he justify the extra outlay over his budget-friendly, defensive team-mates?

In our next Monitor members’ article on Wildcard targets ahead of Saturday’s Gameweek 32 deadline, we look to the Opta data for answers.

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  1. vanillasky639
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    left with no wildcard following gw31 my team has a lot of issues.

    pope, adrian
    alonso, vvd, chilwell, bauer, schindler
    salah, mahrez, ramsey, stanislas, shaqiri
    firmino , wilson, quaner

    1 FT amd 7.7 ITB

    I'm thinking of moving quaner, shaq > auba, willian for -4?
    gd move? or any better suggestions?

    1. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Good move

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cover the most popular wc players with the least amount of hits

  2. HD7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    GW 32 - right order of 11 and bench?

    De Gea
    Alonso Lowton Baily
    Salah Mikhi Willian Mahrez
    Murray Vardy Auba

    Subs: Ryan, Gudm, Tark, Morgan

  3. WE GO FOR IT
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Sell one:

    A. Mounie
    B. Wilson

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mounie

    2. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mounie

    3. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I sold Wilson but I have Stanislas

    4. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all! 🙂

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

    DDG / Ryan
    Alonso / X / X / Lowton / Morgan
    Salah / Mahrez / Son / Willian / X
    Aubameyang / Firmino / Vardy

    A) Bailly / Tarkowski / Gudmundsson (+ 0.1)
    B) Bailly / Mustafi / L. Cook (0.0)
    C) Smalling / Mustafi / Ibe (+ 0.2)
    D) Smalling / Monreal / Ibe (+ 0.1)
    E) Smalling / [4.8] / Ibe

    Plan to get Lukaku in for Auba in GW34.
    - A achieves this via 2FTs: Gudmunsson > [4.4] MID (Cook?)
    - B/C/D achieves this via 2FTs: [ARS] > [4.8] DEF (Tarkowski?)
    - E achieves it in 1 FT

    What appeals the most? Any alternatives?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      None of them are good options imo as Gudmundsson might be injured and Jones has returned to training which is a problem for Bailly/Smalling long term.

    2. STEP rOVERS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A is the same team I’m heading into the week with

  5. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Play one from A- C this week

    Alonso Mustafi and

    A Lowton (away to WBA)
    B Vertonghen (away to Chelsea)
    C Morgan (home to Brighton)

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Leicester are also away.

  6. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    After a few changes this is what I’ve settled on for my wc team:

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Verto Morgan Lowton Tarko
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Groß
    Auba Vardy Barnes

    0.3m itb

    Alonso/Son/Willian/Groß to Christensen/JLingz/Ki/King. One of them will be the enabling transfer to get Kane/Kaku in GW34.

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      similar to mine

      what if lukaku hits form and kane is back. how do you get both?

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Don’t want both honestly. Will have to choose one.

      2. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Lose Salah

    2. Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nice side Karan 14
      I got very similar to you
      Lukaku, Cook and Dunk for your Barnes, Gross and Alonso

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Perks of high TV. Don’t think I can afford that.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If Kane then Son to Lingard and if Kaku Groß to Kenedy ( assume you have FH in 35)

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I want 2m from my enabling transfer so that I can do Kaku to Kane in 36 if I get Kaku in 34.

    4. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Similar to mine too, looks great.

      Won't need both Kane and Lukaku at the same time, imo.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Yup that’s my thinking too. If not Kane in 34 then Kaku and Kaku to Kane in 36 otherwise Kane from 34 till the end.

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly! 🙂

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is schelotto nailed for Brighton? Not a clue who he was until 2 seconds ago 🙂 thanks

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno might feature in the double if Brighton are looking safe by then.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        late thank you

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    No WC. 1FT 1.7ITB

    Pickford
    Chilwell VVD Clark Otamendi
    Walcott Pogba Salah Mahrez
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Carroll Christensen J.Ayew

    Thinking

    1. Take out Kane only for Auba/Lukaku or
    2. Kane out, take -4 and lose Pickford/Walcott
    3. Kane out, take -4 and upgrade Tarroll to maybe Son

  9. FPL Bargain
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    1.6 mil to spend on this team

    DeGea Ryan
    Christiansen Lowton Chilwell Duffy Cedric
    Mahrez Son Willian Salah GroB
    Vardy Lukaku Barnes

    knock yourself out with some upgrades please

    1. FPL Bargain
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry Alonso is already in for Christiensen - any others for 1.6?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      😯

  10. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On my WC without a FH. Any tips on certain teams to choose from?

    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Max out on Burnley

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Currently on Lowton, Tark & Gudm.

        Thinking I'm better of keeping Firmino over Vardy too.

        1. Garlana
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeh probably, you could easily compete if pool do well over the next few weeks

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Damage limitation in GW34, concentrate more on 32-33 and 35-38

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I'm planning on using my BB for 34!

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Not a good week for BB imo, especially if you dont have FH

    3. JurgenRodgers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Same position
      Ddg Hennessey
      Lowton Tark Mustafi Alonso Robertson
      Son Salah Groß Mahrez Willian
      Auba Lukaku Barnes

      10 Dgws BB34

      2 FTs + -4 to get 11 out 35

  11. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate this wc team

    DDG Ryan
    Mustafi Smalling(Jones) Lowton Morgan
    Salah Willian Gudmundson Mahrez Mkhi
    Lukaku Vardy Auba

    0.0itb

  12. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    G2G
    Think its strong enough to hold.

    Foster
    Smalling Ota Robertson*
    Salah Sane Sterling Stan
    Aubam Firm King*

    Elliot** Maguire Shaq Schindler

    Thanks

  13. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Can't wait to be let down by Harry for the next few GWs, just like the rest of the season 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      😉

  14. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Those of you in the same situation no FH chip still have your WC BB TC if you pressed the button on your wildcard can you post your keep below along with how you getting in Kane for gw34 or gw36 I'm bit lost with it all.

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

      Auba out for most.

  15. Salah Daze
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WC active, your thoughts on my squad would be greatly appreciated (0.0 ITB). Many thanks in advance!

    De Gea - Ryan
    Alonso - Mustafi - Smalling - Lowton - Morgan
    Willian - Salah - Mahrez - Sterling - Kenedy
    Barnes - Lukaku - Aubameyang

    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bit different, nice. Guess you're thinking Kennedy outscores gross etc for the double gw?

      1. Salah Daze
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Thinking of Sterling to Son, with exact funds now. What do you reckon? I can't afford more than Kenedy as 5th midfielder because of money spent on Alonso and Lukaku.

  16. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Not much love for Mkhitaryan in Wildcards?

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

      Europa league rotation or he’d be in my squad

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Many just going for Auba, being more nailed and a place holder for Lukaku or Kane in GW34 makes it easier.

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty sure I'm going to get him for the next two. Those Arsenal fixtures are ... too tempting.

    4. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's in mine - happy to gamble that rotation fears have been overplayed.

      If he is on form and clicking with Auba, would be happy to have him for 70 minutes a match.

      FH34, so can always reassess in 36.

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

        Different chip strategy but totally agree with this reasoning, especially if you need GW35 players.

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Think ill take hit to bring him in this week and WC next week.

  17. Homo Neanderthalensis
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    My mind is melting.. someone help me out...

    Which teams have a double gameweek in both 34 & 37?

    Leicester
    Man U
    Chelsea

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      +Spurs
      South
      Brighton

      1. Homo Neanderthalensis
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate 🙂

  18. Dybala10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    What teams (if any) should we double up on for defence?

    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Utd seems a stand out if you can work out who's gonna be nailed on!

    2. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea if you're using BB in 37

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

      United or Chelsea

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

    Pick one?

    A) Smalling and Gross
    B) Mustafi and Lingard

    1. The White Pele
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

  20. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi folks what do we think to this as a wildcard with no free hit team left ? Any suggestions?
    De Gea karnezis
    Alonso jones/Smalling lowton tarkowski Morgan
    Salah son willan Mahrez gudmundsson
    Aubameyang Vardy deeney

    Aubameyang to Lukaku for 34 then back 35

  21. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Don't mind the Jones news. Gives me some more tinkering to do. Was pretty settled with my team and getting bored.

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      whats the news?

      1. Rik Waller
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Back in training. Get Mike outta your team

        1. JJO
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          oh my
          And I almost transfered in Smalling

          1. Rik Waller
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            You owe me.

            £5 to be exact.

            You can use Paypal

            1. JJO
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              will sent you a beer

              1. Rik Waller
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                cheers

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Would have preferred him back after the deadline 🙂

      1. Rik Waller
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Just wait for the scenes when Jones and Smalling start

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

          Thinking about risking smalling

          1. Rik Waller
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I wouldn't. Jose loves Jones. Maybe not as much as before, but impossible to know

            1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Smelling has played well. Not sure Jones walks back in

              1. Rik Waller
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                "not sure"

                Exactly!

  22. The White Pele
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    for gw37 (BB)

    A) double Swansea defenders ( Bou (A), Sou (H) )
    B) 1 Swa & Kiko (New (H) )

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B - if you are planning on playing Kiko in some of their great home fixtures.

      Plus Watford have Everton in 35. Swansea have City.....

      (FH34, BB37 here)

      1. The White Pele
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        thanks. will FH in 35 anyway

        1. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          One additional thought - even if you aren't planning on playing Kiko much, should be handy to have good cover for the inevitable rotation we'll see in our sides.

          1. The White Pele
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            good point. cheers.

  23. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So...Smalling is at risk because Mou playing Jones/Bailly/Smalling at the same time is hard to imagine?

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      yah

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeh. Jose can't accommodate 3 CBs into a bus

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rojo back fit too.

  24. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Everyone cloning each other might well not play the game. The purpose of the game out rank people.

    1. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeh, I agree. Who's your captain this week btw? Just out of interest like

      1. Ange Ball
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Lukaku

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Clone is the perfect word for it.

  25. MrMajeika
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    thoughts on my wc?
    ddg (ryan)
    alonso Smalling lowton
    Salah son mahrez Willian
    Murray vardy Auba
    (naughton dummett gudmundsson)

    any improvements to be made? thinking bench boost 34, FH 35. GW36 do son - gross and Auba to lukaku and then gw 37 lukaku - Kane and use tc?

    1. FPL Bargain
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Serious forward thinking. Great planning but in my experience something always goes wrong with long term WC plans

  26. FPL Bargain
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A) Eriksen, Christiensen, Cedric
    B) GroB, Valencia, Moses?

    What do you think? Will Moses play two in a double gameweek?

  27. joinho
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I still have my wc and free hit chip is best strategy to use wc now and get as many double dgw players as possible and use free hit chip for blank in 35?

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

      It's probably the most popular, there could easily be a strategy that outscores it depending on your team.

  28. Cash'nBurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On a WC, followed by a BB34....

    Not sure about Firmino’s minutes around the CL matches, but too highly owned to replace with Vardy. Vardy in for Aub gw34......possibly.....

    de Gea - Ryan
    Mustafi - Christensen - Lowton - Morgan - Mariappa
    Salah - Mahrez - Son - Willian - Gross
    Lukaku - Aubameyang - Firmino

    Sweet FA itb.

    Will worry about Kane after gw35.

  29. william prunier
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Has Jones played for united since the falling out with Jôse?

    1. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, been "injured"

      1. william prunier
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Hmmm