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17 April 2018 3018 comments
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The first of four remaining Double Gameweek 34 fixtures gets underway at 7.45pm as Brighton welcome Spurs to the Amex Stadium.

After a hugely underwhelming start to his pair of fixtures in Saturday’s home loss to Man City, Harry Kane has the chance to atone against a Seagulls’ defence without a clean sheet in their last 12 attempts.

The Spurs striker was second only to Mohamed Salah by the narrowest of margins (18.28% vs 18.32%) for the armband, while over 71,000+ have played their Triple Captain chip as he looks to chase down the Liverpool winger in the race for the Golden Boot.

Kane starts this evening along with Christian Eriksen, while Son Heung-min returns to the teamsheet after featuring off the bench at the weekend.

Boasting a 17% ownership, the South Korean has four goals and an assist in his last four league starts. Along with another of tonight’s starters, Serge Aurier, he was on the scoresheet in a 2-0 win at Wembley when the two sides last met in Gameweek 17.

But Dele Alli owners are left with just a two-point haul from Double Gameweek 34, as the midfielder is left out altogether ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Man United.

Lucas Moura earns a rare start for the visitors out wide, as does Toby Alderweireld in defence, with Davinson Sanchez the man to make way.

They’ll look to rein in the Seagulls’ Glenn Murray, who was on the scoresheet in Saturday’s loss at Crystal Palace.

The veteran is in fine form in front of his own fans, firing five goals in his last six starts at the Amex Stadium.

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  1. DJ87
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 17 days ago

    2000 points and 30K OR.
    Played BB and have 64 points with 11 to go. Hoping to crack triple digits for the GW.

    1. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 17 days ago

      That's crazy... I've just ranked up to 7k and only have 22 more points than you. Is that actually right?

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 17 days ago

        I have 2014 points and Im at 20k.. Its tight.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 17 days ago

          1997 pts, 33.3 k....very tight indeed

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 17 days ago

            1996 pts here 🙂

      2. Ragabolly
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 17 days ago

        Yes it’s correct, the top 50k is all soo close

    2. FPL Laurenzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 17 days ago

      I have 2004 and ranked 26,982

  2. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 17 days ago

    Grooooosssss!!!!!!

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 17 days ago

      Hate him.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 17 days ago

      As he stepped-up I revised 2pts down to zero 😆

    3. JohnnyMagrinho
        8 years, 17 days ago

        He really is a disgusting, big game player isn't he?

        *Linguistic wink

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 17 days ago

          He may have saved my gameweek in a way...

    4. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 17 days ago

      Forget the money - who would you prefer for gw35??

      A...kdb

      B...sane

      Currently on A....thanks

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 17 days ago

        A by quite a distance

      2. JohnnyMagrinho
          8 years, 17 days ago

          100% A.

          Guaranteed to start, won't be subbed and is usually at the centre of everything that City do.

          If you want to gamble and potentially cash in on an electric performance then go Sane. The kids a livewire and could easily explode. KDB more stable choice though.

        • Bob McMayday
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 17 days ago

          Without knowing who starts I’d prefer KDB. If I knew both would start I’d prefer Sane

      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 17 days ago

        ooooo 2000pts on the nose 🙂

      4. stat
          8 years, 17 days ago

          Is TAA likely to play against West Brom?

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 17 days ago

            It's a big shift before a big Euro night, maybe not

          2. JohnnyMagrinho
              8 years, 17 days ago

              Interesting one. Gomez is back in training and apparently Lovren should be fit for Roma.

              Obviously wait till the line up leak, but I wouldn't be surprised if Klopp decides to give him a rest and play Gomez at RB (or even Clyne as he's back in the squad now).

              Basically there's another player who can fill in at RB compared to a week ago when it was just one.

              Klopp has mentioned before he's aware of the younger players burning out. TAA has been great and he's certainly a HUGE part of Klopp's game plan for Tuesday. I would personally avoid if you can't wait for the leak.

              1. stat
                  8 years, 17 days ago

                  Cheers - the reason I ask is because I am going with Pope and my 2nd keeper is a non-starter, so I'm trying to find a way to get Heaton (or Hennessey at least) in case Pope doesn't play, and Robertson -> TAA was a way to do that. Do you think Heaton will stick with Pope?

                  1. stat
                      8 years, 17 days ago

                      Do you think Dyche will stick with Pope?*

                    • JohnnyMagrinho
                        8 years, 17 days ago

                        I'm not too sure about that. Burnley's recent form has been sensational. I think Dyche is clever enough to 'not fix it if it's not broken' so to speak.

                        If Burnley were struggling then I'd be inclined to think Pope would be replaced, but he's been playing very well and Burnley are the form team in the league of late so I can't see he has much reason to change him.

                        I'd say Robertson is more likely to play than TAA next GW. Klavan could fill in at LB but I don't think Klopp will underestimate WBA especially as they beat us earlier in the season at the Hawthorns and on the back of that historic win at Old Trafford this weekend.

                        I'd personally stick with Pope - I think you'd be very unlucky if Heaton played. Check online for any updates as close to deadline as possible but I wouldn't move for another GK based on that personally.

                        1. stat
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Cheers - what do you think about the rest of my side?

                            Pope
                            Robertson PvA Baines
                            Salah Mane Zaha KDB Sterling
                            Auba Jesus

                            Maenpaa Long Niasse Hunemeier

                            1. JohnnyMagrinho
                                8 years, 17 days ago

                                There's always the risk of Liverpool players being rested. You should be fine with Mane though - the guy has stamina that Mo Farah would be jealous of, so he should definitely be starting.

                                Salah maybe gets less game time? I personally think WBA is a tricky enough fixture that it's good prep for what will be a similarly tight affair against Rome on Tuesday, so would be inclined to think Klopp won't go whole hog and rest everyone.

                                I'd probably be happy to chance Mane and Salah. Question marks over Robertson (I have him in my draft team and will stick with him though) but it depends who you'd want to bring in to replace him for. Not a great week for defenders other than City to be honest.

                                Rest of team looks good to me, only thing I'd be tempted by is having Newcastle cover just because I think Everton are so terrible they definitely will concede and could easily lose the game.

                                But yeah looks good - if I were you I'd wait as long as I could to find out Liverpool line up then make a decision based on that.

                                1. stat
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Thanks - I'm waiting eagerly for AnfieldExpress to deliver the goods. Not sure where I can fit in Newcastle cover, because I don't think they'll keep a CS vs Everton and I'd rather start Zaha vs wat over Perez vs eve for example.

                        2. MTPockets
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Scoutcast seemed to think not.

                        3. jdp219
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 9 Years
                          8 years, 17 days ago

                          For gw35, Vardy > ...
                          1) Auba
                          2) Jesus

                          1. Bob McMayday
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 8 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Jesus

                          2. FFSbet.com
                            • 10 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            2

                          3. JohnnyMagrinho
                              8 years, 17 days ago

                              Prefer Jesus myself. Bit cheaper and more likely to score multiple goals in that City team.

                              Think City have the easier fixture too.

                              They'll both play but I just trust City and Pep more than Arsene and Arsenal.

                              1. jdp219
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 9 Years
                                8 years, 17 days ago

                                Truer words...

                          4. Woys_Stowy
                            • 8 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Need I take a 4pt hit or g2g?

                            Butland
                            Janmaat , robertson , mawson , baines
                            Salah, ozil , zaha
                            Auba , firmino , rooney

                            1. Woys_Stowy
                              • 8 Years
                              8 years, 17 days ago

                              WCing GW36

                            2. Bob McMayday
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 8 Years
                              8 years, 17 days ago

                              Nah you’re all good. Check Liverpool lineup in case Firmino isn’t playing

                          5. VDiesel26
                            • 9 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Went from ranked 45k to 25k with Kane(c) son ryan & gross

                            Just need a Lukaku blank tomorrow...

                          6. Black Panther
                            • 11 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Rank jumped from 14k to 6.5k tonight, cheers Kane (C) and Gross!

                            1. Bob McMayday
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 8 Years
                              8 years, 17 days ago

                              Yep, 50k > 27k. Cheers Kane (C), Gross and Son

                          7. Deulofail
                            • 10 Years
                            8 years, 17 days ago

                            Come on Anfield Express. What are you waiting for?

                          8. stat
                              8 years, 17 days ago

                              Butland or Pope for GW 35?

                              Burnley are obviously in much better form, but I'm unsure how likely it is that Dyche will finally give Heaton a start, and my second goalkeeper is a non-starter and I'm not really able to downgrade anyone else to upgrade my 2nd keeper on FH.

                              1. Netley Lucas
                                • 10 Years
                                8 years, 17 days ago

                                I wouldn't be covering Pope with a non-starter no matter how well he's playing

                                1. stat
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    In that case, would you double up on Everton and get Pickford or go with Butland?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      I can see Burnley winning and although Toon have been great lately, BFS can grind a cleanie in these games, he's bad but he might get us a few points 😆

                              2. jimmy.floyd
                                • 9 Years
                                8 years, 17 days ago

                                Kaku Wilson to Jesus Firmino for a hit?

                                1. JohnnyMagrinho
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Don't think there's anything wrong with that but maybe wait to see if Firmino starts at the weekend?

                                    Taking a hit isn't the issue, it's about making sure both your transfers will play.

                                    If Firmino is a no show maybe go for Perez or Wood/Barnes.

                                    1. JohnnyMagrinho
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        And obviously Aubameyang is a very decent shout too...

                                    2. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Certainly, as long as AE gives you the nod

                                    3. Danno - Emre Canada
                                      • 11 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Yep unless Firmino is rested

                                  • Danno - Emre Canada
                                    • 11 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Where's my second bench boost, got half of my total score on the bench!

                                  • Rik Waller
                                    • 8 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Lloris is useless, isn't he?

                                    Can't remember the last impressive thing he has done.

                                    1. Brosstan
                                      • 11 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      He stole a bonus point tonight.

                                    2. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      He is prone to a good few mistakes. Maybe it's an area they'll look at next season?

                                    3. barracuda
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      No worse than Hennessey for sure.

                                  • barracuda
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Any crazy person to go without Kane till the end or is it too risky?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      We'll soon see if he's back properly

                                    2. lugs
                                      • 8 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      i thought about it , then took a second look at his fixtures including dgw 37 and thought again , i sold him for Jesus for this week though and will sell Firmino to get him back in

                                    3. Garth Marenghi
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Current plan is to get him in for 36

                                      1. rjcv177
                                        • 10 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        This (for auba)

                                    4. TheCurseOfRaheem
                                      • 13 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Think it's too risky. I'm getting him back in 36.

                                    5. VDiesel26
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Salah likely to have reduced minutes due to CL semis & possible final. Kane desperate for golden boot and decent fixtures (Guys even taking free kicks over Eriksen)

                                      I would say definitely too risky to go without

                                    6. FPL Laurenzo
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 11 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Keeping him for rest of season. Most likely in my opinion, to put in a brace or two.

                                  • TheCurseOfRaheem
                                    • 13 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Only dropped about 100 places. Will take that all day long considering I had no Spurs today.

                                  • Dobswell55
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    If Lukaku performs tomorrow night I could be back in business!

                                    56 points with 11 players left, including Lukaku (C)

                                    1. TheCurseOfRaheem
                                      • 13 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      I also have him captain. I have to be honest, I am fully expecting a blank. He's failed regardless blanking against West From at Home. Should've buried one of those chances...

                                  • Toast
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 15 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Is the free hit a bit like a wildcard in that you have unlimited transfers up until deadline? Or can you only activate once when making all the transfers?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Yes and no

                                      1. Toast
                                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                        • 15 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        So I can activate it now and tinker with my squad up to deadline?

                                        1. Netley Lucas
                                          • 10 Years
                                          8 years, 17 days ago

                                          That's right, go and play, come back in an hour and let's see what you've got

                                  • DAZZ
                                    • 11 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    What are non free hitters doing with Kane? My front line is currently Kane Auba and Barnes. Im tempted to ditch Kane for GW35 and bring in Jesus, and then switch Kane back in for Auba in 36. I think this is a good plan personally. I may bring Sterling in aswell.

                                    1. Ragabolly
                                      • 16 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Sounds good to me

                                    2. rjcv177
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Awesome

                                    3. Anathallo
                                      • 16 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Great idea, and actually I think I may well do likewise. If Anfield Express says Salah is playing I think I'll do:

                                      Son, Mahrez and Kane to Salah, Sterling and Jesus (-4) to give me 11 for GW35

                                      Auba to Kane the following week.

                                      Bring in a DGW defender in 37 to bring me up to 10 DGWers + Salah.

                                  • Gimli son of Gloin
                                    • 13 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Kane, Auba and Firmino make up my front three.
                                    How do I squeeze in Jesus?

                                    1. MALDINI'S EYES!
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Firmino

                                    2. rjcv177
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Auba (reserve team to feed him)

                                  • MALDINI'S EYES!
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    How many players to play on average in the top 10k?

                                    1. Ramboros
                                      • 14 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      A bit below or above 7 depending on Alonso.

                                    2. RESULT
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 15 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      9 to go including lukaku cap

                                  • jdp219
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    I know this is a long way off and anything could change, but if forced now, which combo would you pick for dgw37? Already have Kane.
                                    1) Eriksen, Jesus
                                    2) Auba, Jesus
                                    3) Eriksen, Auba

                                    1. Garth Marenghi
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      2

                                      1. Duffy Dunk
                                        • 9 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        Arsenal have been terrible away.
                                        36: mun
                                        37: BUR lei
                                        38: hud

                                        3 away games in 4.

                                        1. jdp219
                                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                          • 9 Years
                                          8 years, 16 days ago

                                          You're certainly not wrong. Didn't look at it like that. I was only looking at form right now. You've convinced me.

                                    2. Duffy Dunk
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      1

                                    3. rjcv177
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      1

                                  • rjcv177
                                    • 10 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    -12 guarantee. Are there better combos than this?

                                    Bailly, mahrez, gross, luk
                                    To
                                    Kompany, sterling, zaha, jesus

                                    (Thkx in advance)

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Maybe, but looks good value

                                  • Bggz
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 15 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Your nailedness ratings for GW35 (1-3) (presuming free hit)

                                    Sane
                                    DSilva
                                    KDB
                                    Stirling
                                    Jesus
                                    Mane
                                    Firmino
                                    Salah
                                    Lacazette
                                    Aubameyang
                                    Ozil

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Auba the only nailed Gooner

                                      Wait for AE on pool

                                      DSilva could get a rest

                                    2. Totalfootball
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Sane 3
                                      DSilva 2
                                      KDB 3
                                      Sterling 3
                                      Jesus 3
                                      Mane 2
                                      Firmino 1
                                      Salah 3
                                      Lacazette 2
                                      Aubameyang 3
                                      Ozil 1

                                    3. Krafty Werks
                                      • 11 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Sane 2
                                      DSilva 2
                                      KDB 3
                                      Stirling 3
                                      Jesus 3
                                      Mane 2
                                      Firmino 1
                                      Salah 2
                                      Lacazette 2
                                      Aubameyang 3
                                      Ozil 2

                                  • Duffy Dunk
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Latest FH GW35 attempt:

                                    Pickford
                                    Mustafi Baines Tomkins
                                    Salah DeBruyne Sterling Mane
                                    Aubameyang Jesus Firmino

                                    bench: Maenpaa Milivojevic Long Kenny

                                    What do you think about it?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Perfect heavy attack, defence meh, bench meh, 7.5/10

                                      1. TerryVenables
                                        • 9 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        Why would you want a great bench you fish?

                                        1. Netley Lucas
                                          • 10 Years
                                          8 years, 17 days ago

                                          At least have Coleman if you want Kenny you cant

                                      2. Yank Revolution
                                        • 14 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        Here's mine. Going with a very light bench

                                        Pickford/(Pereira)
                                        Coleman/Monreal/Long
                                        Salah/Sterling/Sane/Mane
                                        Firm/Auba/Jesus

                                        Bench of: Elneny/Haidara/Goldson

                                      3. Duffy Dunk
                                        • 9 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        There have been very few clean sheets lately so I feel better going for a strong attacking force.

                                    2. Yank Revolution
                                      • 14 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Pretty good, but why spend on Mili as bench fodder?

                                      1. Geezer
                                        • 15 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        You’ll never know

                                      2. Bggz
                                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                        • 15 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        1st sub

                                    3. Duffy Dunk
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Would you avoid doubling up on Everton def by getting Lascelles/Yedlin instead of Baines, or keep them as they are?

                                      1. Netley Lucas
                                        • 10 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        I'd be getting Zaha & Arnie in mate, then beef the defence up - Kenny covers Coleman

                                  • MidTableFantasy
                                    • 10 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Anyone else captain Mahrez lol?

                                  • TerryVenables
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Butland or Pope?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Burnley win, so Pope with starting back-up

                                  • The Overthinker
                                    • 9 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    So Salah outscored Alli with 2 less matches...
                                    What a fail move it was

                                    1. RESULT
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • 15 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      too many fails this gw!

                                    2. Cok3y5murf
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      He scored the same, right? And one less match. Alli played only 2.

                                      1. The Overthinker
                                        • 9 Years
                                        8 years, 17 days ago

                                        Yes Alli played 2. But not to forget I brought him in because he was gonna play 2 "more" matches than Salah in 2GW's.

                                        Hence I think that it's right to say Salah scored more points As Alli with 2 less matches over 2 Gameweeks

                                        1. The Overthinker
                                          • 9 Years
                                          8 years, 17 days ago

                                          *same points as Alli

                                          1. Cok3y5murf
                                            • 9 Years
                                            8 years, 17 days ago

                                            Including your autosub for Salah last week though, it would've been more than 8 points, so you did lose out 😉

                                            1. The Overthinker
                                              • 9 Years
                                              8 years, 17 days ago

                                              Thanks for helping me out !!

                                              1. The Overthinker
                                                • 9 Years
                                                8 years, 17 days ago

                                                And making me feel better

                                  • RESULT
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 15 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    Evening all!
                                    FH team gw35
                                    cech
                                    baines coleman mustafi
                                    salah zaha sane sterling shaqiri
                                    auba jesus

                                    pope tomkins lowton rodriguez

                                    looking ok?

                                    1. Netley Lucas
                                      • 10 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Not bad, Cech & Pope is wrong, have a look at Chambers goal threat, they ain't cleaning

                                  • Lignja
                                    • 8 Years
                                    8 years, 17 days ago

                                    why not many fh teams wtih Arnautovic? he play vs Arsenal b team?

                                    1. The Overthinker
                                      • 9 Years
                                      8 years, 17 days ago

                                      Arsenal home are a better team?