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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 35 – Part Two

Marko Arnautovic retains the lone striker role and continues to profit by netting a tenth goal of the season in West Ham’s defeat at Arsenal. Paul Lambert rolls out a 4-4-2 as Stoke go on the offensive in their bid to beat the drop, while the in-form Salomon Rondon denies Liverpool the points at The Hawthorns.

After assessing the first eight teams yesterday, we turn to part two of Line-up Lessons, checking out the teamsheets and formations from the Gameweek 35 encounters and FA Cup semi-finals, with an eye on what’s to come from the midweek European ties and beyond.

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Coleman, Jagielka, Keane, Baines; Schneiderlin (Davies 52), Gueye; Walcott, Rooney, Bolasie (Calvert-Lewin 59); Tosun (Niasse 85). Subs not used: Robles; Martina, Funes Mori, Baningime.

  • What we saw: Sam Allardyce named name the same side that drew 1-1 with Swansea City for the home encounter against Newcastle United. Everton lined up in a 4-3-3, with Wayne Rooney and Idrissa Gueye stationed in central midfield in front of Morgan Schneiderlin. Having started on the right and left respectively, Theo Walcott and Yannick Bolasie switched flanks during the second half.
  • What we learned: Schneiderlin was forced off with a dead leg shortly into the second half, and will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s trip to Huddersfield Town, although the midfielder himself is confident of being available. Tom Davies and Beni Baningime provide the alternative options should they be required. Meanwhile, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is pushing for a recall out wide in place of Bolasie, but other changes appear unlikely as Everton bid to end the season strongly.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, left flank

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Lejeune, Lascelles, Dummett; Ritchie (Murphy 79), Diame, Shelvey (Merino 83), Kenedy; Perez; Slimani (Gayle 63). Subs not used: Darlow, Clark, Hayden, Manquillo.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez only made one alteration for the trip to Everton, but it was significant, with Islam Slimani handed his first start in place of Dwight Gayle in the lone striker role in the usual 4-4-1-1 system.
  • What we learned: With the Magpies facing a short turnaround before entertaining West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Benitez may decide to restore Gayle to the starting line-up in place of Slimani. If the Newcastle boss does decide to introduce some fresh legs elsewhere, Jacob Murphy could be an option out wide, while Mikel Merino provides an alternative in the middle of the park.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Lone Striker

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson (Zouma 59), Shawcross, Martins Indi, Pieters; Shaqiri, Allen, Ndiaye, Bauer (Ireland 69); Diouf (Campbell 75), Crouch. Subs not used: Haugaard, Cameron, Fletcher, Ramadan Sobhi.

  • What we saw: In what was a crucial match for the Potters at home to Burnley, Paul Lambert opted for an attacking 4-4-2 formation, pairing Mame Biram Diouf and Peter Crouch up front. Xherdan Shaqiri (right) and Moritz Bauer (left) started out wide, while Glen Johnson returned from injury to replace Kurt Zouma at right-back.
  • What we learned: The Potters are still four points from safety following their 1-1 draw with Burnley, and also boast an inferior goal difference, while up next is a testing trip to Liverpool in Gameweek 36. Therefore, Lambert faces a tough decision as to whether to stick with the attacking 4-4-2 or to switch to either a 4-4-1-1 or perhaps a 4-3-3 formation at Anfield. Ramadan Sobhi provides a more attacking alternative to Bauer on the left wing, and if the Egyptian does start, Bauer could shift to his natural position at right-back. Johnson’s departure just before the hour-mark may indicate that he continues to be troubled by injury, so Zouma could well be forced to deputise at Anfield. Should Lambert opt to bring in a holding midfielder, Geoff Cameron could return to the starting XI, perhaps given Joe Allen more freedom to join the attack. Youngster Tyrese Campbell is the main alternative up front for the Potters, with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting yet to return following a groin injury.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing, forwards

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; van der Hoorn, Fernandez (Bartley 67), Mawson; Naughton, King, Ki Sung-yueng (Clucas 65), Carroll, Olsson (Abraham 75); J Ayew, A Ayew. Subs not used: Dyer, Nordfeldt, Routledge, Roberts.

  • What we saw: Carlos Carvalhal reverted to a defensive 5-4-1 system for the trip to Manchester City. The Swans boss handed a recall to Mike van der Hoorn in central defence, with Kyle Naughton moving to his usual position at right-back. Andre Ayew started on the right side of midfield, with Tom Carroll stationed on the opposite flank. Sam Clucas made his return from injury as a second-half substitute, playing on the left wing, allowing Carroll to move into central midfield. Swansea ended the match in more of a 3-4-3, with Tammy Abraham brought on to join Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew in attack, with Carroll then moving to left wing-back, and Clucas to central midfield.
  • What we learned: Federico Fernandez had to be withdrawn after taking a kick to his knee, but the defender is hopeful he will be available for Saturday’s home clash against Chelsea. Kyle Bartley will be on standby to replace the Argentine in central defence. After getting 25 minutes under his belt, Clucas could return to the starting XI against the Blues, with either Ki Sung-yueng or Carroll likely to drop to the bench. Tammy Abraham will be ineligible to face his parent club, limiting Carvalhal’s options in attack.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, left wing

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Vorm; Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies (Lucas Moura 68); Dier, Dembele (Wanyama 78); Eriksen, Alli, Son Heung-min (Lamela 86); Kane. Subs not used: Lloris, Alderweireld, Sissoko, Aurier.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pochettino stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation for the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, keeping faith with cup goalkeeper Michel Vorm at the expense of club captain Hugo Lloris. Dele Alli was deployed in the No 10 role, flanked by Son Heung-min (left) and Christian Eriksen (right). After falling 2-1 behind, the Spurs boss switched to more of a 4-1-4-1 system, bringing on Lucas Moura to play on the right wing. The Brazilian’s introduction saw Jan Vertonghen move to left-back, and Eric Dier to centre-back, leaving Mousa Dembele as the holding midfielder before the Belgian was replaced by Victor Wanyama.
  • What we learned: With a break until Spurs host Watford next Monday, and given that Pochettino’s side need to win with Chelsea still pushing for a top-four finish, he is likely to name his first choice starting XI once again. So Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies could again be favoured in the full-back positions. Lloris will return in goal, while Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura are possible alternatives to Son, although the South Korean is the favourite to get the nod alongside Alli and Eriksen.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, flanks

Watford

Starting XI: Karnezis; Mariappa, Cathcart, Kabasele, Holebas; Hughes (Gray 79), Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra (Richarlison 55); Deeney, Okaka (Femenia 70). Subs not used: Gomes, Janmaat, Britos, Sinclair.

  • What we saw: Having failed to score in three of their previous five matches, Hornets head coach Javi Gracia switched to a 4-4-2 formation for the visit of Crystal Palace. Stefano Okaka was recalled up front, while Will Hughes moved to the right side of midfield. Kiko Femenia and Daryl Janmaat both dropped to the bench, with Adrian Mariappa preferred at right-back, while the fit-again pair Christian Kabasele and Jose Holebas started at centre-back and left-back respectively.
  • What we learned: With Watford facing a trip to Wembley in Gameweek 36, Gracia is expected to revert back to a 4-2-3-1 formation. But the Hornets may well be without captain Troy Deeney, who may miss the rest of the season with a foot injury picked up against the Eagles, according to reports. Okaka could start as the lone striker, then, with Andre Gray the other alternative. Roberto Pereyra will be assessed ahead of the Spurs clash after being forced off with a groin injury last weekend, with Richarlison likely to be on standby to start on the left. Hughes could move back into the No 10 role, with Femenia then the likely starter on the right flank. In defence, Mariappa may again be preferred to Janmaat at right-back given the Hornets were able to keep a clean sheet against Palace. Sebastian Prodl missed out against the Eagles due to illness, but the Austrian could struggle to get straight back into the starting XI unless Gracia considers a move to a three-man defence with wing-backs.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, centre-half, flanks

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster: Nyom, Dawson, Hegazi, Gibbs (Burke 76): Phillips, Livermore, Brunt, McClean (Evans 71): Rodriguez (Robson-Kanu 89), Rondon. Subs not used: Yacob, Myhill, Krychowiak, Field.

  • What we saw: Caretaker manager Darren Moore unsurprisingly named the same side that beat Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool’s visit to the Hawthorns, with the Baggies again lining up in a 4-4-2 system. Jonny Evans made his return from injury coming on as a second-half substitute at left-back.
  • What we learned: After another encouraging performance, Moore is likely to stick with a very similar starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United. Evans could push for a start in central defence, though, with Craig Dawson moving to right-back in place of Allan Nyom. On-loan forward Daniel Sturridge was ineligible to face his parent club but will be back in contention to face the Magpies. But the form of Salomon Rondon and Jay Rodriguez, combined with his lack of match fitness, mean that he is an unlikely starter.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart, Rice, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Zabaleta, Kouyate, Noble, Masuaku (Carroll 86), Fernandes (Lanzini 60), Joao Mario (Hernandez 60), Arnautovic. Subs not used: Hugill, Adrian, Evra, Cullen.

  • What we saw: David Moyes once again named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Arsenal, with the Hammers lining up in a 3-4-2-1 system. He resisted the temptation to hand a recall to Manuel Lanzini, although the Argentine was, along with Chicharito, introduced on the hour mark. Lanzini was stationed in a No 10 role behind Chicharito and Marko Arnautovic in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Moyes sent on Andy Carroll as a final roll of the dice, seeing Lanzini (left) and Arnautovic (right) operate out wide in a 4-4-2, while Aaron Cresswell moved to left-back.
  • What we learned: After getting 30 minutes under his belt as a substitute, Lanzini should be ready to return to the starting XI for Sunday’s home clash against Man City. He is likely to replace Edimilson Fernandes in a straight swap, although Joao Mario’s start may also be at risk. Other changes appear unlikely unless James Collins is available again following a hamstring injury. If fit, he would be an option to replace Declan Rice in the three-man defence. Joe Hart made a number of impressive saves at the Emirates but will miss out in Gameweek 36 as he is ineligible to face his parent club Man City with Adrian earning a recall.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, attacking midfield

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  1. Black Panther
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Mike Dean in charge of Palace v Leicester, Mili pen confirmed 🙁

    1. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      You never know with Mike Dean. He likes to be star of the show. So may decide to play hard to get on pens just to get a reaction.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Even more confused between Mili & Barnes now. Can’t decide who to bench.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I have the same dilemma
        Currently playing Mili and Barnes first sub

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Both very good options. Even I favour Mili a bit but Barnes is a striker and has more chances of scoring a goal.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Trouble with Barnes is you also have Wood

      2. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Barnes hands down

  2. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea - Ryan
    Alonso - Smalling - Mustafi - Lowton - Morgan
    Alli - Mahrez - Son - Willian - Grob
    Lukaku - Vardy - Barnes

    0,5 ITB

    Doon't know what to do! I _think_ i want Kane for the double for TC but also want Jesus now... And the Alonso "issue"... Gah

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Alonso + Lukaku -> 4.8 defender + Kane

      Next GW:
      Vardy -> Jesus

      Y/N?

      1. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yes, good plan
        4.8 defender = Cedric

      2. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Geting rid of Alonso, Lukaku and Vardy seems like you're going to get screwed.

  3. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Why should Sterling be less nailed this weekend?
    Played 70 min where Bernado Silva played 90 min shouldn't Bernado get benched than instead of Sterling?

    Sterling has the form so why should Pep bench him? Also has most minutes of their attacking players.

    1. Jersey
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      for this weekend, i would think Sane is the most nailed of all. in 37, who knows. it's guesswork.

      Sterling should score well from here on, nailed or not. his form is incredible.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling will get the most minutes out of all City mids imo.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Because Pep would be dumb to let the players who will feature heavily in the WC play all matches when theres nothing to play for. He probably will anyway though, and then he will whine when his players get injured in October, ignoring that he had the option to give them a month of rest right now.

  4. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hiya lads, team right now is:

    DDG
    Mustafi - Otamendi - Lowton
    Willian - Sterling - Salah - Lingard
    Aubamayang - Kane - Jesus
    ____________________________
    Nordfeldt: Morgan, Yedlin Cork

    Before GW37, i plan to do these moves for -8:

    Mustafi + Salah + Willian + Auba >> Smalling + Alli + Eriksen + J.Ayew

    Sound decent?
    Could also do Lowton > Alonso for a combined -12 as i've have a lot of cash left over.

    Simply put, i'm chasing like a madman, need to take risks.
    Appreciate opinions on this 🙂

    1. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I would not change anything in that team

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Really?! but....but....i'm chasing? 🙂

        1. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          If salah is benched this week and u want to take risk change him to Eriksen and Mustafi to Smaling but touch that front 3

          1. Lignja
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Dont touch*

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              That's good advice i guess, and i'm not mad about changing my front line i guess. Desperately want a Spurs mid though and to get rid of Mustafi, so if Salah is benched i'll most likely do those moves.

        2. Mr Q
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Whats the team(s) you chase?

          Pick differentials from that..

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            That's just the thing, the team above me is shocking, but get's lucky every single gameweek, never known anything liek it, it's hilarious. He has no Kane though and doubt he can afford him so i just hope his luck runs out, he does however still have his WC.

    2. ELMEO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      If you're chasing I'd be looking to maximise GW37. I agree about getting rid of Mustafi + Auba - I'd wait and see on Salah and Willian before a hit.

      Ota will rotate, Burnley flaky so would be looking to sort out that defence.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah i'll hold on to see about Salah first, won't make any moves till later this week with more info.
        I've focused far too much on defence this season and it hasn't worked out, that's why i;ve cheapened some down, would like Smallign though.
        All about attack for me now, and maximise GW37 like you say.

  5. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Would you sell Salah (che) or Mahrez (WHU, ARS) in GW37 for Sterling?

    If I sell Salah I can get him back for Mahrez (tot) in GW38 for free.

    If I sell Mahrez I can get Arnie (EVE) for Willian (new) in GW38 for free and keep Salah.

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I would sell Salah

      My points prediction:
      Mahrez (WHU, ARS): 13
      Salah (che): 6

    2. Jersey
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      if Anfield Express confirm Salah is not starting, and with no double in 37, he's got to be the one who's sold.

      if he is playing, i think Mahrez should go for Sterling, though that could go very wrong . . . Sterling rest, Mahrez brace
      is not out of the question.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Doubt Salah will be rested against Cheslea in GW37.

        Let’s see how Mahrez does this week. If he blanks again it’ll be tough keeping hold of him.

        1. Jersey
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          if Salah is confirmed on the bench this weekend, i'm selling him. in that case, it's his one game
          vs. Mahrez's 3 in 36 & 37.

          he can be brought back in 38 if necessary.

    3. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I dont have Salah and im ditching mahrez for sterling for a hit 😉

      In your case i would keep Salah (unless confirmed out this week)

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah keeping Salah gives me a transfer for GW38 or in case there’s some injury.

        Planning to get Salah in 38 could go wrong if there’s some injury/suspension in the dgw. Don’t want to take hits in the last week.

  6. Stevie B
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Why transfer so many people Lukaku out? Arsenal will probably tired and maybe also bench many players. Thank you!

    1. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Is Yoda trapped in there somewhere?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Haha. English is fun.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Because it's Lukaku. Plus i can see Arsenal really going for it for Wenger to try and get a win over Mourinho.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      If I had I would keep.

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely keeping lukaku !!

    5. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe Jesus+sparemoney is more appealing?

    6. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      lukaku hardly scores more than 7 pts a game week, Jesus is cheaper and has more potential to explode.

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I’d settle for one of my players getting 7 points every week.

    7. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Is either of these worth a hit?
      (A) Mahrez to Sterling (-4)
      (B) Mahrez to Eriksen (-4)
      (C) Lukaku to Jesus (-4)

      1. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        For 2 GWs, yes to all, for 1 no

        1. JasonG123
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          How would you order each move?

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        No

      3. Mr Q
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        In doing a and c. For the rest of the season ofc

        1. Mr Q
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          *i’m

      4. Fantastisk
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        A

    8. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      What are your first goalscorer, correct score predictions for tonights match? Ill go first,

      Mane first goal, Liverpool to win 2-0

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Someone odd to score like Henderson. 1-1

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I have a horrible feeling that Roma will score.
        2-1

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Firmino

      3. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Moneytime calls for moneytime players
        Salah.

        Liverpool 2-0

      4. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Mane 82’ 1-0

        • Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          1-0 Liverpool Firmino

        • SuperMane Returns
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Liverpool 4-1 Roma, Bobby D to score first.

        • Sting in the Tail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          3-1 Mane

        • the snazzy viking
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          2-3, Dzeko

        • Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          1-0 Liverpool.
          Squeaky bum time come next week.

      5. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Thoughts on the following:

        Lukaku + Mahrez + Willian -> Jesus + Sterling + D.Silva (-8)

        Leaves me with the following

        DDG
        Vertonghen Christensen Lowton
        D.Silva Alli Sterling Lingard
        Jesus Kane Barnes

        Ryan Izquierdo Mustafi Morgan

        1. ELMEO
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Personally would keep Kaku for this week and just bring in Sterling

          Is Christensen back in favour?

      6. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Alonso owners, what you all doing?
        Guess he'll be back for the DGW so most likely benching

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Selling for sure ! Doubt he ll play all games when he s back and one of them is against Liverpool. Need the money to get sterling and kdb in my team.

          1. Walcoff life
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Keeping

        2. Jersey
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          keeping.

          i think he plays both in 37.

        3. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Keeping.

          Hell.. he could be a TC differential for those chasing.

      7. Muggy Lemons
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Been meaning to ask this for a while: could someone please explain the stat xG on target? Thanks!

      8. Plagued by indecision
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        My fears were realised this weekend as my rival’s Free Hit chip helped him squeeze ahead of me and grind out a 16 point lead.

        Both of us only have TC left in terms of chips. What should I do?
        Initial thoughts were to stick with this and have 2 FTs for the double but no Sterling worries me. I have one FT and 1.6m in the bank.

        De Gea
        Lowton / Otamendi / Robertson
        Salah / Son / Willian / Zaha
        Barnes / Kane / Jesus

        SUbs: Hennessey / Kenedy / Tarkowski / Morgan

        He currently has Ryan, Chilwell, Azpilicueta, Trippier, Sterling, Cork, Lingard, Vardy as differentials.

        Thank you for any and all advice. Desperately want to win this.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Save transfer imo

          1. Plagued by indecision
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            THanks. Advice on who to bench? Wonder if Kenedy / Tarkowski might be worth a start and if Hennessey might keep another CS.

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Bench fine as it is imo

        2. Mr Q
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          More interesting to see what players u have in common..

      9. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Right, on wild card. How does this look? Very cheap def!

        Ddg foster
        Smalling cedric lascelles Vdh chilwell
        Sterling Silva eriksen lingard mili
        Jesus Kane perez

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Playing BB in 37?

      10. Distinctly Average
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Who’s the most nailed Swansea defender?

        1. Mishon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Naughton.

        2. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Mawson

        3. Jersey
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Mawson

        4. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Mawson

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

          Mawson and Naughton

        6. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Mawson

        7. Oscar Slater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Triple Swans essential.

        8. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Alfie boy

      11. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        The best player in Europe on show today. He will certainly be in the conversation for the Ballon D'or alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

        Step up, Mr Kolarov.

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          just for this season ?

        2. El-Kloppico
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I thought it was Dzeko! 😀

      12. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Interesting to see people rushing to make hits to their WC 32 team after their successful FH 35. Yeah, City look great but the likes of Vardy, Barnes, Son, Willian and Mahrez still have decent fixtures. Even Lukakus fixture doesn't look too bad.

        Of course, there is a possibility of getting burned but saving a FT this week and having two going into the doubles will be a great advantage. Especially for those weighing up Jesus vs Kane, 36 is the perfect week to scout.

        1. Speédy
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Both Jesus and Kane over Lukaku surely?

          1. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            I can't drop Vardy in this form so it's probably going to be one of Jesus or Kane for the other spot. Difficult to make that decision this week.

        2. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Its all or nothing at this stage of the season, people taking risks to try and improve their rank

          1. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Fair

        3. Lets jump straight into it.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Agree MB

        4. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          If I don't take a punt now then I'll have to wait till next season.

          1. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            We're going to do this all over again!?

        5. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          One plus of not having FH was brining in Jesus and sterling last week and getting rid of Lukaku Willian and Mahrez. Team looks great this gw

          1. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            For sure packie!

        6. InSaneMan-e
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          yes! i've posted below because i agree with a lot of this, owning Son, Willian Mahrez Gudmund and Lukaku

        7. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Vardy out Jesus in done

      13. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        if pool wins the UCL and both Portugal and Argentina do not go beyond the QF in the world cup then salah for Balloon dor regardless of Egypt's world cup performance I reckon.

        1. Walcoff life
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          This. KDB also if Belgium does well

        2. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          ballon**

        3. InSaneMan-e
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah mate, agree.
          tbh if Liverpool win the UCL and Egypt get to the quarters, I'd give Salah a good chance too (unless Portgual/Argentina win it)

        4. Ragabolly
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah because Egypt’s world cup could end at the group stage tbh

      14. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Bench 1

        A Zaha
        B Barnes
        C Gudmundsson

        1. Walcoff life
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          C

        2. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Gudm maybe

        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Really tough one but I’d say B

          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks that’s what I have as set up this now as Gudmundsson on set pieces etc. But Barnes likely to be on the end of some!

      15. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Hi guys, I'm a bit stuck and would appreciate opinions please. 1FT 1.2 ITB
        I WC in 31 and FH in 35 which worked wonders scoring in 70s for 35. But now I'm not sure who to get in, lack of City is a worry. I've gone without Salah recently (but had him in FH)

        Pope (Ryan)
        Smalling Azpi BDavies Lascelles (Chilwell)
        Willian Son Mahrez Lingard/Gudmundson
        Lukaku Kane (Quaner)

        Any suggestions? maybe Mahrez-->Sane? but Mahrez could easily haul too. Or Maybe just save?

        1. Walcoff life
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I'd do Mahrez -> Sterling

          1. InSaneMan-e
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Sterling was my captain for FH, but i fear he gets the rotation for Sane this week. Bernardo to play as he hasnt played as much as Sane/Sterling throughout the season

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Willian Lukaku to sterling Jesus looks an easy move

          1. InSaneMan-e
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Interesting, you think keeping Willian for Swansea is not a good shout? to be fair, he's been really poor for me

            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              I’m just not convinced with Chelsea. I got rid of Alonso and Willian last week and feel much better looking at my team now (although I’m hoping Otamendi has just been rested!)

          2. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            This is what I did

      16. Walcoff life
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Who will score more in GW 37 + 38?
        A) Gross: MUN, mci, liv +4 points
        B) Ayew: bou, SOU, STO

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Ayew

      17. Naboo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        GW20 - 57k OR
        GW21 - 50k OR
        GW22 - 46k OR
        GW23 - 32k OR
        GW24 - 16k OR
        GW25 - 21k OR
        GW26 - 22k OR
        GW27 - 12k OR
        GW28 - 14k OR
        GW29 - 9.5k OR
        GW30 - 5.8k OR
        GW31 - 7.5k OR
        GW32 - 6.7k OR
        GW33 - 6.2k OR
        GW34 - 2.7k OR
        GW35 - 1.3k OR

        On the march to top 1k!

        1. Naboo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Just a heads up for people on here.It is worth listening to me haha

        2. Walcoff life
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          nice, any chips left?

          1. Naboo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            No unfortunately I'm one of the mugs who wasted TC in 22. Decision I made at 11:15 on New Years Day with a ringing head

        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Well played. I had a similar gw30 rank and now 12k so going the other way....using my FH early has backfired

          1. Naboo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            I'm in the plan for 31, WC32, BB34, FH35 crew. No TC left though

            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah I thought I’d be clever and try something different!! Failed. Just felt a bit boring doing what everyone else is doing

        4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Not so subtle

          1. Naboo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Haha wasn't supposed to be. Humble brags are so 2008.

        5. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Meh... You have only moved up 50K in that time. I went from 3.5 mil to 600K so I win!!!

          Just kidding obviously. Well done and good luck for the remaining GW's!

          1. Naboo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks, good luck to you too. Some gains there!

            1. Red Dagger ✪
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Kane captain all early season really killed me. Fighting back has been a struggle but fun. Cheers!

        6. RESULT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Gw5 889k
          Gw10 448k
          Gw15 105k
          Gw20 23k
          Gw25 8k
          Gw30 2.6k
          Gw35 848

          Nice n easy does it!
          TC left

          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            HL
            There's always a bigger fish

            1. RESULT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Lol your spot on. HL done really well. Iv just had a good season with decision making. Went early with power 5 mid and captained salah majority of the time.

        7. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Prepare for the worst as the W.C. 36 BB 37 crowd rise like a phoenix out of the ashes 😉

          Well done though - great success 🙂

        8. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Good work. I've moved up from 38k to 23k this week still got wildcard & BB. Mine is a true rank as TC yielded only three extra points as did freehit! Somehow managed to go all season without a hit too 🙂

      18. wilsonito
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        What are people's thoughts on Aubameyang to Kane?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Good move

          1. Walcoff life
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Yes all the way

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I think it's decent

        3. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Class until he blanks in 37 and we'll all be on here complaining how crap he is

        4. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Already done it 🙂

        5. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Done on wild card.

      19. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        "I'm good at penalties, either using power or technique"

        - @edersonmoraes93

        Hmm... *thinking face*

        1. Naboo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          So are plenty of other players in that squad though?

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Except Jesus.

            1. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Cost me a load of points that miss. Grrr.

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Should concentrate of keeping the ball out of the net rather than trying to disrespect the opposition and league

      20. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        The alexis sanchez conundrum. I bought him in on WC in 32 and now don't know whether to keep or sell. What do people think? Got a lot of money tied up in him and need city assets. Keep or sell?

        1. InSaneMan-e
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I'd keep. MOTM vs Spurs, and played well vs City too

      21. subhojit123
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Dzeko or Lewandowski for tonight uefa match?

        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Lewy

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Dzeko

        3. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          uhh lewy plays tomorrow dost

          1. subhojit123
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks guys

      22. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Pool team leak?

        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          No leak but should be the same as City 1st leg

      23. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Anyone else getting big black squares appearing over the page? Think it might be a graphics card problem, but it does only happen on this site.

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Grateful for any help or advice

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          No not getting that myself

          1. Reedy
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            I think it's probably my computer. Just thought I'd check!

      24. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Couple of questions if I may:

        Alonso+Lukaku to vertong+Jesus?
        1)yes
        2)no

        Bench one:
        A) Arnie (home to city)
        B) willian (Swansea away)
        C) Barnes (Brighton at home)
        D) mahrez (cpl away)

        Thanks

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Yes and bench Barnes

        2. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Keep Kaku, bench or sell Mahrez

        3. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Yes and probably D going off current form. But City could clean and Willian may be rotated so it isn't easy! I do think Barnes has to play though.

        4. Garlana
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry for the late reply, thanks all

      25. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Just seen that Hegazi escaped a ban.

        Media didn't bother pursuing that one then..

      26. JJJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I am on my WC- do I keep Ramsey or drop?
        thanks

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Tough but I'd probably cut him lose

          1. Reedy
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            *loose

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Tough one, not sure.

          I would potentially keep if Arsenal have a bad first leg result because if they go out he may start the rest of the league games, but there again why risk a rotation player ?

        3. Markus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          If you have reasonable bench, but probably wouldn't be my first choice as would be surprised if he played this weekend (as someone who had him firmly on free hit)