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8 April 2018 2331 comments
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After Arsenal edged past Southampton at the Emirates, the curtain comes down on Gameweek 33 as Chelsea welcome West Ham United to Stamford Bridge.

At home to a defence that’s conceded 11 goals in their last three road trips, Antonio Conte’s side could emerge as big armband differentials this afternoon.

Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard are among the top 11 captains for GW33, yet both have been handed the armband by less than 2% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches.

Meanwhile, the in-demand Willian is named on the teamsheet for the fifth successive Gameweek. The most bought midfielder (178,000+) for Gameweek 33, the Brazilian has served up four goals and three assists in his last seven league starts.

At the back, however, Andreas Christensen’s run of five straight starts comes to an end ahead of Double Gameweek 34 as Gary Cahill replaces the young Dane on the teamsheet.

For the visitors, Marko Arnautovic leads the line again on the back of his two-goal haul against Southampton last week.

The Austrian has form against Conte’s side, having netted the winner in a 1-0 victory over Chelsea back in Gameweek 16.

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  1. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Saints got anymore centre backs or do they revert to a back 4 next week?
    Quite fancy a Cedric punt.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Revert unless Romeu play in defense 😮

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      They'll just play a back four I imagine. Yoshida in for Stephens.

    3. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      I'm glad I'm not the only one. Was a quite lonely place....

      The only one I am aware of is Bednarek (4.1).

  2. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    First time saw Alonso play this year and he looked meh from attacking perspective, happy as a Willian owner though! 😮

    1. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Could easily have had a goal or assist. I'm holding both

    2. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      The Joe Hart save from Alonso was pretty special

    3. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      One of his poorer games yep

  3. Numb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    To get Kane...2FTs...

    A. Son to Gross
    B. Willian to DGW fodder
    C. Keep both and Auba (no Kane).

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Replied last page.

    2. The Point About It Is
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      B

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      A but with someone else over Gross

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Son to Lingard? Think Gross is a trap.

      Losing Son could bite back too but it is for Kane!

  4. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Could I have some advice

    Auba out for Harry and bringing in Lascelles to sit on my bench ready for 35 to 37.

    Question is, do I take out Alonso or Maguire to fund it?

    The former goal threat, the latter nailed on for both matches.

    Either way I field 11 double players in 34 with the triple on Kane or Lukaku.

    Thanks

    1. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Isn't Maguire suspended? Surely him

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        He's not.

        1. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah. So... which one magic?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 26 days ago

            Keep the one you think scores more. If you think the same, lose Alonso for cash.

            1. The Hindu Monkey
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 26 days ago

              I think Mag plays both. And I don't think Alonso does. Think that's the deal breaker for me.

    2. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Ah only 7 yellow cards I must have seen 10 in all comps

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        9 including cups.

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          So he can miss 2nd game of DGW if he gets a yellow in 1st?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 26 days ago

            32 games played.

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Alonso cash can be handy for future moves

      Dont expect any cleanie from Maguire though 😮

    4. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Thanks for the intel TM I downgraded Maguire to Simpson in my WC so lost interest in him

  5. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Who to bring in? (5.8 budget)

    A) Chilwell
    B) Maguire
    C) Smalling

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      C

  6. Gazj11
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Bottomed

    Any thoughts on how to improve my FH team for GW34?

    Ryan
    Tarkowski Lowton Morgan
    Alli GroB Sanchez Mahrez
    Lukaku Kane Vardy

    1. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Good spread and great to get in Sanchez plus the big hitting from 3.

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Not really. Looks great.

  7. Tazah
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    eriksen has truly been the lukaku of the midfield..... high price but trickles in the points

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Vardy is better comparison.lukaku very high priced

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      4 double digit hauls is pretty good ?

  8. HNI
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Benteke has missed a league record 20 big chances this season. When he did become so poor at finishing..no wonder liv sold him back

  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    A. Pogba and Vardy
    B. Sanchez and Barnes

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      A

  10. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Enhancement Suggestion for FFS website:

    Similar to HT, create a GIF HT thread of all the interesting goals and near goals, cards, injuries etc

    Copyright Patented Idea of Patch.

    Eco My Thread!

  11. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    thinking about holding Vardy over Lukaku - madness?
    Would have Kane anyway

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      I think so yes. He's a flat track bully playing a relegated side at home.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Think Vardy is a better option than Lukaku so not madness at all

    3. 1Banksy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      I was wondering about this

  12. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Would this be a good team for next week?

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Tarkowski Lowton Morgan Mariappa
    Hazard Mahrez Son Pogba Kenedy
    Kane Vardy Barnes

    -4, bench boost.

    cheers 🙂

  13. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Afternoon chaps. Love some opinions on this...

    DeGea, Ryan
    Christensen, Smalling, Alonso,Lowton,Morgan
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Willian, Gross
    Aubameyang, Vardy, Barnes

    For BB 34 (2FT)

    A. Aub > Lukaku
    B. Aub > Kane and Alonso > Vertonghen

    Thanks

  14. The Darkest Knight
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    why every one selling alonso???

    I am getting him for the 1st time in season...

    Auba+Salah+Mustafi >>> Kane+Lingard+Alonso

    1. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Look at his returns. I’ve had him since early season and I’ve never wanted to sell more

    2. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Avoid lingard rest good

  15. boc610
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    The patience people have in alonso is baffling.

    1. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Think it’s fear. I’ve had him for most of the season, really kicks myself for holding these past 6 GWs or so. No real justification.

      1. Only a Hazard of time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        Had him for the past 10 GWs and in that time he's got me ONE CS. Don't care if he's got a double, he's going out for a cheapy DGW defender so I can upgrade Firm to Kane.

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Don't own him but can see why they are holding. Has the ability to haul every damn game (GW17 to GW24)

  16. AdamJ91
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    Tarkowski - Lowton - Simpson - Christensen - _________

    Best defender for 6m or less?

    Can't be a Man Utd, Spurs or a Leicester defender though.

    Thinking possibly someone like Rudiger/Monreal/Cedric..

  17. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 26 days ago

    lukaku or vardy?

    1. Mike82
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Both?

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      For consistency Vardy.

      I'm tempted by him over Luk.

  18. stat
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Who would you rather have?

      A) Gross vs cpl, TOT
      B) Arnie vs STK

    • Bigler
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Auba, Firmino, Gudmundsson to Kane, Austin Lingard -4?

    • Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      A. Lukaku Mahrez (rival owns both)
      B. Vardy san(c)hez (rival owns neither)

    • Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Why is Courtois -117 on fplstats lol. So random considering he's now got a double coming up.

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        Back from injury so his flag has been reset.

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          Ahhhh I see. Thanks

    • barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Silly to keep Bavies?

      1. Mike82
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        Play 1 and be benched for 1 I think, I’m in same boat

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah, and he will play the cup. Think I am shipping

      2. Point-one short
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        Who would you transfer him to?

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          Burnley def more likely

    • ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Auba 》 Lukaku with the FT? Using the TC chip on either Kane or Kaku if i bring him in.

      No FH means i will bring back Auba in GW35 and do like -8 to -12 hit to get 8-9 players.

    • Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Hey guys which one for GW34 only

      A. DDG + Arnie
      B. Lloris + Pogba*

      *or another up to 7.8m mid that is not Willian

      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        A for me - although I fancy a punt on Pogba too.

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 26 days ago

          Thanks man. How’s your team shaping up?

          1. Reuser
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 26 days ago

            Doing ok (I think) but am having a think whether there is any value in premium defenders at all.....

            Currently on: (capital letters are pretty much fixed)

            DDG,
            Alonso, Morgan, Lowton
            SANCHEZ, POGBA, ERIKSEN, ARNIE
            KANE, VARDY, Wood

            How are you doing?

            1. Jigger & Pony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 26 days ago

              Using your approach of caps:

              Lloris
              Cedric Morgan Lowton
              SANCHEZ ALLI WILLIAN Arnie
              KANE LUKAKU VARDY

              1. Jigger & Pony
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 26 days ago

                Lloris can be DDG

              2. Reuser
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 26 days ago

                Nice - some similar themes there.

                I'm also considering Cedric. Was on here earlier and got roundly laughed at for the suggestion - before the 2nd assist. Slight concern what formation they'll play now without Stephens though.

                Don't have the team value to go for Lukaku, but happy to focus on Pogba as a differential.

                1. Jigger & Pony
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 26 days ago

                  Cedric looked good today. Worth a punt imo.

            2. Jigger & Pony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 26 days ago

              Am not keeping Alonso. Also because no one in my ML has him anymore.

    • Bleach †
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      No point in keeping Christensen?

    • Zappamorata
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Mention the best DGw34 bench boost players

    • Naboo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      A GroB & Alonso > Pogba & Smalling (keep Mustafi)
      B GroB & Mustafi > Lingard & Smalling (keep Alonso)

      1. Naboo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        To fund Auba to Kane (-4)

      2. The Point About It Is
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        B
        surely alonso has got to come good eventually

    • The Point About It Is
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Erik or Pog
      Kane or Luk

    • Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Bailly, Murray & Aubameyang to Chilwell, Barnes & Kane? (-4)

      Should be noted I own DDG, Morgan, Gudmundsson & Son.

    • hurrrrr
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 26 days ago

      Selling Auba seems a little short-sighted to me, even if it's to get Kane in.

      He's delivering brilliant numbers so far and people will want him back for DGW37 surely?

      1. Only a Hazard of time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        My thoughts exactly, could easily get a brace against Newcastle

      2. Point-one short
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 26 days ago

        Wenger will keep playing a rubbish team around him to rest players for EL.