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30 April 2018 4841 comments
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Gameweek 36 comes to its conclusion as Spurs welcome Watford to Wembley in Monday’s 8pm kick-off.

After Mohamed Salah’s rare blank on Saturday, Harry Kane has the chance to shake up the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) standings tonight.

The second top captain pick (17.84%) for this round of fixtures, Kane was handed the armband by 54 of the top 100 managers heading into Gameweek 36.

He was also the most bought player, earning 241,000 new owners, and is again the top transfer in as the north London side prepare for Double Gameweek 37 clashes against West Brom and Newcastle.

Yet his form is hardly prolific, with just a single goal scored over his last six league outings.

By comparison, the Spurs midfield have been far more reliable.

Christian Eriksen and Son Heung-min have both scored four times over the same period, while Dele Alli has netted on three occasions and also supplied a trio of assists.

The Dane is the most captained of that trio, with 84,608 FPL managers backing him with the armband.

Son could be the big differential. Handed the captaincy by just 32,917 FPL managers, the South Korean international has averaged seven points per home match this season.

Furthermore, he served up two goals and an assist in the corresponding fixture with the Hornets last term.

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  1. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    A) Willian, Lascelles
    B) Gross, Davies/Vertonghen/Smalling

    Cheers

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B - it has far more players haha

      Have you considered Zaha/Mili as your mid-price midfield option?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        🙂

        I will probably get Zaha in GW38 but the above changes are needed to get in Eriksen in for this GW.

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I would rather have (SGW) Zaha and Lascelles than Willian and Lascelles

          1. Catastrophe
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks, but that doesn't work as I would need -4 and I'm not confident Zaha will score 4 more points than Willian or Gross with DGW.

            1. Going Home
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              So you currently own both Willian and Gross? Ouch, best of luck

  2. Going Home
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Some thoughts would be appreciated. Current team as follows (* for SGW):

    Cech
    Chilwell Robertson* Otamendi
    Salah* Son Sterling Mili*
    Firmino* Jesus (TC) Kane

    McCarthy King Lowton* Long*

    £2.1 itb 1FT

    Looking at Firmino to Auba (reckon he starts up top less than three days after EL semi and will probably start second game, even if on left. Not to mention the final game where first team will either be rested for EL final or AW will play his strongest team with no EL final). Don't think there's anything else pressing - maybe Chilwell to Naughton for -4? Also not 100% sold on starting Mili over DGW Andy King - what do you think?

    Cheers lads

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Anything guys?

      A) Auba in for Firmino makes sense? Yes/No
      B) Chilwell to Naughton for a hit? Yes/No
      C) Mili (SGW) over Andy King (DGW)? Yes/No
      D) anything else needed?

      1. subhojit123
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        1. Yes
        2. No
        3. Yez

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers fella - that's where I am currently. Then look at TAA/Gomez/Naughton/Tomkins for Chilwell ahead of GW38

  3. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Rival will TC Jesus, I'm on BB.
    Do I cover Jesus or go Kane? Kane could have had 2/3 last night IMO.....Explosion imminent

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      How do you know who he'll captain?

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        its Triple Captain, and because his only other DGW attacker is/was Lukaku...plus he went Jesus the last two weeks

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Could he not get Kane in for Lukaku?

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            0.0 ITB and he hates both hits and, Kane

            1. Going Home
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Then I agree with Pink Caddy's comment below - you probably can't compete on both fronts, so need to put your eggs in a basket

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Thanks!

    2. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Where are you in relation to your rival? If ahead, cover; if behind, go for Kane. Also, if your rival fdoesn't have Kane, simply owning him may be enough of a differential

    3. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He got lucky on a tap in after he fell down. For whatever reason Watford refused to defend Tripper all night, so he was there unmarked to clean it up for Kane. There is no explosion coming from Kane based off what I saw last night. But he still might be the best TC option this week, simply due to a lack of nailed on options.

  4. Nighty
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any advice would be most welcome!

    A. Salah > Sterling
    B. Salah and Barnes > McArthur(bench) and Jesus (can bring slah back in for 38 with no hit) -4
    C Salah, Willian and Barnes > Sterling, McArthur and Jesus (need a hit to get salah back for 38) -8

    I'm currently 8 points clear of my ML

    Cheers guys!

  5. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Very keen on Danilo if he was an option.

    Does anyone have any information on the Walker injury? Is it likely to keep him out of the dgw?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Thinking the same..IF ruled out Danilo will start two games surely?who else can play there?

      1. Going Home
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Concern would be Delph and Mendy both starting. I know Delph isn't a RB, but he wasn't an LB 9 months ago...

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah but if Danilo hasn’t been playing I don’t see why he wouldn’t start him as he is second choice right back..certainly a better chance of playing two games than say Laporte imo

          1. Going Home
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            I wouldn't back any City defender to start all three games. One will, but I wouldn't like to guess which one

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Someone mentioned Zinchenko earlier - but I'd say Danilo would be a worthwhile punt if we get news. Means a wait though and even then its Pep.

  6. PMassive94
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Got a 40 point lead in my league, 2nd and 3rd do not have Salah at all...

    1) Lukaku Vardy Salah > Jesus Kane Pogba
    2) Lukaku Austin Salah > Jesus Kane Young
    3) Keep Salah and find something else, keep as a differential

    1. Martial Matas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm chasing by 37 and almost writing it off... if I were leading I'd minimise hits I think.

      1. PMassive94
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I want Kane and Jesus I think for this week, and to do that I need a -4

        1. Martial Matas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          -4 for those two looks good.

  7. Martial Matas
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Bit of a dilemma.... chasing in my ML by 37pts. The two above have Kane and will surely both TC Kane this week. Do I bring him in and TC too, or save my TC for GWK 38 when I've got two ML cup finals and rely on some diffs to try and claw back the league?

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I would always use TC in a DGW, as it gets you more gametime (effectively six players rather than three). But maybe TC Jesus as a differential and hope for the best

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      What’s worth more to you? The ML cup finals or the overall ML? 37 points is a lot of ground to make up at this point. I might just save the chip for the advantage it would give you in 38, especially if prizes or cash are on the line in your ML cup.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd TC a player they have and you know they won't TC like Jesus or sterling , that way you gain loads of points on them, that's my plan anyway. And hope for kane not performing too ....

  8. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Who is holding Lukaku?

    If I do I’m tempted by this -4

    Lowton, Daniels, Salah > Smalling, Davies, Pogba (All DGW)

    Thoughts?

    1. PMassive94
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Think his minutes may be limited after hobbling off and the WC imminent, Rashford is lurking on the bench too! I am personally selling, Kane and Jesus seem to be better options for next 3 games

  9. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Top 5 midfielders for this Double Gameweek.....

  10. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Rank isn't a problem, but team definitely is

    DDG
    Azpi
    Pogba Kenedy
    Kane Jesus

    They're the alright ones,

    Morgan, Lowton, Christensen, Willian, Son, Mahrez, Barnes could all be shifted

    Have 1 FT and 1.7 itb, thinking Christensen to Spurs def? Or Morgan to Mawson and Mahrez to Sterling?

  11. neilddd
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    A. Salah + Wilson -> Jesus + Arnautovic + Jesus + 4.1m def (Long or Klavan) [-8]

    I'm 20 pts ahead in main ML

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      two jesuses?

      1. neilddd
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        lol there's some glitch that it cuts out the middle of my post and then puts it all on the same line

        basically i was originally planning on taking a -4 to swap Salah out for Jesus, and getting in a cheap mid... i'm now wondering whether getting Arnie in as the Salah replacement would be worth another -4

    2. neilddd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Basically is getting Arnie in over a cheap MID worth -4? Best cheap mid options are for Newcastle who I don't back to get anything... Also thinking Milvojevic might be worth getting in despite Single game, Palace are in form and have a nice fixture in GW38

  12. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    With the Albrighton ban, Mahrez seems like one of the very few nailed options for the double though.

    Could fluke an assist and end up on 7 points

    1. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      It's a good point, I think I'm guna keep now you've pointed that out

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Since I'm taking him out, he is bound to score hatty 😮

  13. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Worth binning Baines for a -4 if I plan to possibly bin him in 38 anyway?

    If yes, best replacement? Nothing itb and own Smalling

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      reasonable fixture and not enough ££ to get a Spurs defender. Maybe Danilo if Walker confirmed out, otherwise hold

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Have triple city already and triple spurs

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Then sit on the SGW defender. Hell, I'm sticking with Robertson haha

          1. #FPLBhuna
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Haha ok pal nice one

      2. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Hold sounds the best choice doesn’t it

  14. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Need to make up 13 points in my ML. Playing TC in GW37 and 1FT, 2.4 ITB. Willing to take a -4. Appreciate the help!

    Willian + Salah -> Sterling + Eriksen?

    DDG Ryan
    Vert VdH Morgan Dummett Lowton
    Willian Mahrez Salah Gross Lingard
    Kane (TC) Jesus Barnes

  15. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else's season rest on this DGW + TC chip?

    If I do well with Jesus (tc) I should win both money leagues and finish 50-75k

    1. neilddd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Same here - currently 20 pts ahead and hoping Jesus TC can see me through. Only fear is main rival has Lukaku but 2m ITB so I'm pretty sure will bring in Kane for TC

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I have Kane, but the showing last night (and last three )makes me think I should roll the dice.

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      yep, it sh*t or bust. Around 100k and 16 points off my ML leader

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Aye. Good luck there.

  16. subhojit123
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Good morning folks.. Pls suggest 1 from each combination -

    1. Smalling
    2. Azpilicueta

    3. Ramsey
    4. KDB

    5. Rashford
    6. J Ayew
    7. Austin (already have. Thinking of replacing)

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1, 4, 6

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1 4 7

  17. DOUBLEDOWN
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard for Salah (-4) worth it? I would have enough money for a straight swap back in 38.

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

      not imo, only Sterling and Sane are worth a hit for Salah. But if your chasing and need something different, its risky but yeah, go for it

      1. DOUBLEDOWN
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Already have sterling and maxed out on 3 city players. The other option for me this week is to just do Long to Naughton (-4)

  18. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So Lukaku should be fit for the FA Cup Final ... doesn’t sound good for the DGW37 and doubt he will be risked ... time for the young lad Rashford ?

    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/30/romelu-lukaku-manchester-united-ankle-injury-fa-cup-final-chelsea

    1. subhojit123
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly my thoughts

    2. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I reckon he's a decen shout, but hard to look past swanseas main man ayew for 2 mil less

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I am settled after my WC but if I had Lukaku or Vardy etc I would seriously think about getting Rashford in

  19. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    In a position where you've won your ML's do you take more risk(more hits) to try and boost OR?

  20. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Is it more important to get Sterling in for Mahrez/Willian...

    or..

    Get rid of one of the back three of Morgan Azpi Christensen?

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      In the same position...
      Current back line of .. Dunk,Morgan,Lowton,Alonso,Long
      and own mahrez,willian

      Im debating a -8 for Alonso,Willian,Mahrez > Sterling,Sane,Vertonghen and playing morgan/dunk and hope for 4 points off both and let the attack get the points.

      What do you think?

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

        not sure getting rid on Alonso for a hit is the best idea, if you've kept him this long he is worth keeping imo. Must be a decent way to get Sterling in for a -4 and keep alonso

        1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I can get Sterling without a hit but I want another mid as well that has a high ceiling

        2. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Remember as well he'll likely start vs liverpool given the rest but then with games so close together is emerson going to play the favourable fixture vs huddersfield. That would sting!!!

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

  21. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Lingard or Gross for the double, i need to keep one, cant decide.....

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Lingard
      Can't see Brighton scoring many against MUN + mci...

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

        i'm leaning that way, worth asking due to Lingards minutes and Gross now on pens

  22. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Looking for some Community help lads, desperate times call for desperate measures 😉
    My decision to hold a transfer and assess what MC assets to get has backfired with my rival passing me up and now he's 9 pts ahead with BB coming this week. I have no chips left 🙁 Panic stations.

    My Team - 2FT / 0.1m ITB

    DDG (Ryan)
    Alonso Smalling Morgan (Long Lowton)
    Salah Son Mahrez Willian (Gudmundsson)
    Kane Vardy Murray

    Rival's Team 1FT / 0.7m ITB

    Fabianski Ryan
    Kompany Simpson Chilwell Lowton Ogbonna
    Sterling Son Mahrez Lingard Kenedy
    Kane Jesus Aubameyang

    What's the best way for me to stay in the hunt this week ? Would really appreciate some thoughts

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe mahrez to sane instead of sterling. and if you can get Jesus I would get him

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ya Jesus seems a must. Leicester are playing so bad as well i might just rid of Mahraz and Vardy even tho they have DGWs

    2. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      What are your thoughts on Salah exit?

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        My rival's already done it so am thinking I'll keep and captain on the final GW

    3. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Salah, bring Jesus in for Vardy and possibly downgrade Murray to Ayew. Not sure if that all work with your budget. Pray your premium defense comes good compared to his dumpster fire back line.

  23. thepirates
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Current team:

    Cech - De Gea
    Davies - Monreal - Maguire - Tarkowski - Dummett
    Willian - Salah - Sterling - Kenedy - Lingard
    Kane - Jesus - Barnes

    Im gonna use BB chip and have 2 FT.

    a) Take a -4 hit and transfer Salah, Barnes, Tarkowski > Jordan Ayew, Eriksen, Smalling

    b) Transfer Barnes, Tarkowski > Laporte and Ayew

    Thanks!

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Your comments in the last 30 days.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        ?

  24. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Which one scores more for DGW37?

    A) Willian
    B) Arnie (-4)
    C) Ramsey (-4)
    D) Tadic (-4)
    E) Fabregas (-4)

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I have a good feeling about B

    3. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      b

  25. Old Gregg
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Chose 1 from each please

    1) Austin
    2) Jayew

    A) Dsilva
    B) Sane

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      2/B

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        +1

      2. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        1B could also be nice

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1 B

    3. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1a

      1. Old Gregg
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        thanks all

  26. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    My punt on son did not work shall I take a hot and make way for sterling ? Or do you guys think he could still be explosive ? Thanks 🙂

    1. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm keeping but getting in sterling also. Sterling is near on essential.
      Can you gt sterling another way?

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I would def want sterling but no one else you can take out for him?

  27. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any of these worth a -4?
    A. Barnes > Ayew
    B. Dunk > Danilo (if walker out)
    C. Cook > 5.5 midfielder

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I d say no..

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        And which would be your preference?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          A but ayew isn't exactly explosive and barnes could score at arsenal and has also a nice gw38 game

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Fair enough

  28. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Why has Willian not been playing?

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Think he's out of favour to be honest

  29. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    I am BB this in GW37.

    Ederson

    Smalling Naughton Van De Hoorn

    Salah Eriksen Sterling Arnautovic

    Kane Jesus Austin

    Lloris Kenedy Lejeune Dummett

    Would you get rid of Salah for another double? Pogba?

    1 FT 0.0 ITB

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

      With the season he is having, salah still can give you more than dgw players, so its better of keeping him especialy if you cant afford to bring him back for gw 38

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm in a similar situation. Do you have TC left?

      I'm keeping Salah and will probably TC in in 38. Final home game of the season against Brighton - almost two weeks before the CL final.

  30. Rocky FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez to Pogba for a hit?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't

    2. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Could be glorious or horrendous.

      I would personal prefer a 2nd City mid. Sterling + Dsilva/Sane instead of pog