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31 March 2018 1733 comments
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After Mohamed Salah’s late winner for Liverpool at Selhurst Park, a further six matches get underway at 3pm as the Gameweek 32 action ramps up.

Plenty of attention will be focused on Romelu Lukaku as Man United welcome Swansea to Old Trafford.

The top transfer target for Gameweek 32 and second most popular captain (13.4%), the Red Devils’ frontman has produced eight goals and two assist in his last 11 club outings across all competitions.

At the back, Chris Smalling – the most bought defender over the break – retains his place, with Victor Lindelof surprisingly partnering him at centre-half as Eric Bailly warms the bench.

A popular pair for our Wildcards, Brighton’s Pascal Gross and Leicester wide man Riyad Mahrez go head-to-head at the Amex Stadium.

Gross has averaged 6.2 points per home match for the Seagulls, while the Algerian has returned a goal or assist in 11 of his last 14 league starts.

Elsewhere, Charlie Austin makes a welcome return for Southampton’s trip to West Ham.

With a pair of expected Double Gameweeks to follow, many will be keen to scout the Saints’ striker – despite failing to feature since Gameweek 19, he remains their top scorer, with six efforts to his name.

Three goals from Marko Arnautovic over the international break underlines his goal threat ahead of this proverbial six-pointer.

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s Kenedy has another chance to stake a claim as our budget midfielder of choice ahead of an expected Double Gameweek to follow.

The on-loan wide man bagged 16 points in his previous home outing and entertains Huddersfield’s travel-sick defence at St James’ Park.

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

    I have no city, pretty frightened!

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Shouldn't be. Looks like the WCers week. You can see the way it is going already.

  2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Yes vardy levelling trollkaku's haul with newcas(h) upnext

    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku edging it by 1 bonus so far but rather Vardy next week ofc still.

  3. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    ARNAUTOVIC GOAAAL!

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mercy

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This is worse than carrier pigeon

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Broadband provided by Tiscali?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😆

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That takes me back. Some stupid CD from the newsagent.

    4. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Clocks went forward last week.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Someone please pick me up off the floor after reading this. Simple but brilliant

  4. C'mon the Fylde
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Unfortunately, I've used my free hit but I have a WC available.

    Should I wildcard for GW33 or hold on and do it for GW35?

    My current team is;

    Butland
    Robertson/Maguire/Davies
    Mahrez/Salah/Stanislas/Willian
    Mounie/Aubameyang/Firmino

    Subs; Myhill Shakiri Goldson Naughton

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Build a couple of WCs in each scenario and see which you prefer. Much better than someone here just saying "GW33".

  5. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Soooo, do we knee jerk Bailly-->Smalling for gw34?

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

      No

  6. Lumberjack
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone with a WC and all chips left not using the WC this week? I think I am, just wondering if there are other schools of thought.

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

    No Vardy BAP

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Winning goal?

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

        No. Just no.

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

        Iborra

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

        Iborra

      4. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        lol

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      WC fail

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

        Can't wait for Maguire to get his YC next week 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

        1. Rik Waller
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          It's a guarantee 😀

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

      He’s on for one

  8. Ostrich Baby
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Need a goal from Raheem to make my last minute wildcard switch worthwhile! Did Arnie and Murray to Sterling and Barnes...

  9. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Would have multiple orgasms if Hazard scores a brace assisted atleast once by Alonso.

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      oh yes oh yes that would be delicious

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

    Terrible week so far. 24(-4) Sane Mkhi Auba(c) left to play.
    How you all get on?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      45 Auba cap and mustafi left 🙂

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      22 with Auba(c), Ota, Sterling and KDB to play. Would like City to destroy Everton, but I can see Everton winning 1-0 now. Looks like it is WCers week.

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

      39 with Alonso mustafi son and Auba. Average

    4. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i think 67(-4) if bonus holds with auba capt and pickford to go. since im 700 odd k i guess i was due

    5. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      47 with Willian Mkhi Auba. Not too bad, could be better.

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

      62 after BAPs with Willian, Alonso and Auba left

    7. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      43 with Auba, Hazard, Alonso and Son to go

    8. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      64 with current bps added. Son, Alonso + Auba to go.

    9. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      50, with Hazard, Son, and Auba to,play.

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

      37 after bonus , with Alonso/Monreal/MKhi/Willian/Auba(c) left to go

    11. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      47 so far if baps hold up with Auba Mkhi Mustafi and Hazard left

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

      36 with Alonso, Auba(C), Son and Willian to go.

    13. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      51(-4) w Baps. Auba Ota Shaq left

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

      45 with Mustafi Mkhi auba and Willian to come

  11. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How did mahrez look today??

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bit crap

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

    Huddersfield haven't score in 8 of last 11

    Anyone double Brighton defense next week?

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

      I’ll stick with Dunk, but I’m not happy about it

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

    Kiko in on wc a winner 🙂

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masterstroke.

      My transfer in this gw. i may well be a gw too late.

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

      I got Kiko in for Bailly to free up funds for gw34. A mini Alonso

  14. MJM
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Glad my Arnie (C) punt paid off, could have gone horribly wrong

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

      wd

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

      Assuming you own Salah, bravery like that deserves reward

  15. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    44(-4) with Auba and Keane to go. No WC.

    Could be worse. I'll take that and run.

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

      Do you have a choice? 🙄

  16. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So what to do with Bailly now?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing. Wait.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Chill

    3. Ragabolly
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bench for City game, save FT, reassess later

    4. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wait

  17. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Barnes the obvious pick from this lot for GW33 and GW35?

    (regardless of price)

    A) Barnes (wat, sto)
    B) Lennon (wat, sto)
    C) Pereyra (BUR, CPL)
    D) Doucoure (BUR, CPL)
    E) Townsend (bou, wat)
    F) Milli (bou, wat)
    G) Gundog (eve, SWA)
    H) Kenedy (lei, eve)

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did you end up getting kenedy?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Also, yeah

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

          Nope, I ended up selling Alonso, Walcott and Wilson for Monreal, Mkhi and Auba (-8). Pretty bold, but I'm not too worried about it 🙂

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Good luck! Could end up paying off big time I reckon.

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

              Cheers 🙂

    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Different positions, but this is the choice I face. Sell Stanislas or Mounie. If Stan is definitely out, I may prefer to sell him rather than bench him for Shaq (TOT) or Baines/Coleman (LIV)

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Do you have a wildcard? If I had those four I would strongly consider

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

          Saving it for GW36. Too late to change now, I've taken the hits for GW35 already. Besides, I'm happy with Shaq, Baines and Coleman on the bench for one week. No point WCing on the basis of one player in the starting XI 🙂

    4. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes or Wood I'd say

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

        Can't afford Wood, but Barnes is certainly the most tempting. The problem is that this would mean playing Shaq (TOT) if Stanislas is injured. Otherwise I could get a midfielder in for Stan and keep Shaq on the bench. Thanks for your opinion 🙂

  18. JD @JDCochran2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So DDG didn't make 3 saves? I just fast forward through the game and he made 3 saves!

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So you know he made 3 saves then?

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

      Watch it back in normal speed.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      How fast

    4. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fabi made 3 saves...DDG only 2 saves

    5. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia was better pick 😉

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

        Valencia £1m more. Not for me

  19. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Yesterday I took out Kiko for Lejeune. Needless to say I was annoyed after kiko’s goal but lejuene may outscore him

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Funny how the world works 😛

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kiko on for another goal next though

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

      Pound for pound Kiko right up there as the Best Buy today and next 3

  20. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    WC for GW 33 with view to use BB during GW 34:

    DG Ryan
    Smalling Morgan Ward Bong Alonso
    Mahrez Willian Lingard Gros Salah
    Barnes Vardy Kane

    What do you think?

    Thanks in advance

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

      Chilwell over Morgan

  21. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ugh. 38
    Monreal, Mkhi, Auba to play.

    1. Tiki-Taka
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      that's far from a bad score?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It's not great, considering city to come. Could be a lot worse.

  22. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Dilly dilly

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would've taken the wine tbh

    2. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      To the pit of misery!

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

      Haha

  23. BIGREDDOG
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Night all - Gonna get some fried food delivered and cry into a sock. With my peni.s.

    1. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Get your lipstick out

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

        BIGRED WOT?

  24. Releasebreaks
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    My rival have Sterling Sane Jesus, i have no city, should i hide behind sofa?

    1. Tiki-Taka
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would mate but long term you'll outscore him

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, me too with rival Sterling, G Jesus, Ota

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

      man up

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. It's a well known fact that hiding behind the sofa stops players from scoring.

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

        Unless you peak

    5. Releasebreaks
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lets go Everton defense

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

    Anyone know the teams with 2 double gameweeks please?

  26. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Where’s those trolls who said Sterling wouldn’t start. I have some words for you!

    Bollocks!

    1. MTPockets
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That's one word.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That’s an example word

    2. sentz05
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is it ok to use my wc now or wait until later next week?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You can use it whenever you want.

      2. Volley127
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Use now no harm done. Just don't get rid of anyone you have value you in that you might want to keep.

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

      How many players left?
      4 including captain for me

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Same

      2. Volley127
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Auba, Mustfai, Alonso, Son, Willian (5)

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

          Same 5 here plus Barnes points off bench

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

        3, Hazard, Son, Auba

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

      Time to sit down with my Punk IPA (recommend) and watch all the city players score for fun while not owning a single one!

    5. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Should I expect a small green with 41 pts and Aub(C) and Alonso to go? Worried about not own Son or any City players...

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Owning*

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

        Probably depends on OR