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10 May 2018 2807 comments
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Double Gameweek 37 comes to a close at the London Stadium this evening, as West Ham entertain Manchester United at 7.45pm.

The visitors boast three of the top ten players for transfers in ahead of last Friday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

Paul Pogba (147,000) was second only to Raheem Sterling in midfield, Chris Smalling (133,000) was the most bought defender, while over 68,000 turned to Marcus Rashford up front due to Romelu Lukaku’s ankle injury.

Unfortunately for Rashford’s owners, he drops to the bench as Jose Mourinho makes eight changes as a result of Friday’s 1-0 loss at Brighton. Pogba and Smalling, along with David De Gea, are the only players to retain their starts.

Drafted in by 15,000+, the fit-again Alexis Sanchez is back on the teamsheet tonight. Similar to Pogba, he had two double-figure hauls in his four appearances prior to Gameweek 37.

This evening’s line-up suggests that Sanchez could be handed a role up front, with Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw operating as wing-backs.

Meanwhile, De Gea – owned by over 45% – is the Red Devils’ most captained player, with over 61,000 handing him the armband.

For the Hammers, Marko Arnautovic (58,000+) was the main draw ahead of their two matches.

While the Austrian chipped in with an assist in the 2-0 win at Leicester, he was somewhat overshadowed by midfield differentials Joao Mario and Mark Noble. Both grabbed a goal apiece to tally 11 and 10 points respectively so far.

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  1. FPLShaqiri
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    How will you be playing mini leagues in the final Gameweek?

    Will leaders look to block and attempt to predict a rivals captain?

    Will chasers look for differentials and take some hits to get them?

    Or is the best tactic to ignore tactics and simply get the player you think will score best?

    I have a 16 point lead (34 above 3rd) and my rival has Zaha. I have Lingard and 1.1 ITB so looks a simple move for me. However the captain choice is tricky. I got Salah in to block my rival in the Stoke game... he closed the gap and this week he switched Salah to Sterling. I don’t have Sterling...

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1 point ahead of rival, he doesn't have salah.
      Hoping my covering his captain and with a few block moves that salah will be the difference

    2. james 101
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      20+ point lead.

      Just going to play my own game.

  2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Chance Pogba starts at the weekend?

  3. stat
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If you didn't have Salah or Auba, who would you prioritize bringing in for GW 38?
      If I get Salah I'll replace Alli, and if I get Auba I'll replace Vardy.

      A) Auba vs hud + Alli vs LEI
      B) Salah vs BHA + Vardy vs tot

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        B

      2. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        A

      3. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        A if chasing

    • Somar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone know that website that gives you loads of Data about your team? Forgot what it was called.

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        anewpla

        1. Somar
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks buddy

    • Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Best final move(s) of the season?

      A) Hazard -> Salah (c)

      B) DDG & Lingard -> Romero/Hennessey & Zaha (-4)

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        A

    • barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A- Jesus to Firmino
      B- Smalling to Robbo
      C- both for a hit.

      Got Salah, cheers troops

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        B

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers Viper. I am thinking to do the same. Or is TAA a better target?

    • VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry, basic question: what tiebreaker is used for overall rank? I know there's something about how early you signed up but assume there's something before that.

      Aiming for top ten k but having a look, one point goes really wide around there. It'd be good if I could get a sense of how many I'm looking for.

      Thanks!

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        most transfer made is the loser

      2. pjomara
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        least transfers

      3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks both. I suppose that includes my incessant meddling on free hit. Smdh.

        1. pjomara
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          WC and FH transfers don't count towards your total no. of transfers.

    • james 101
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      DDG
      Cresswell. Smalling. Mawson.
      Alli, Son, Sterling, Pogba.
      Vardy, Kane, Jesus.
      (Ryan. Kante. Lowton. Long.)

      A. Son to Zaha
      B Alli to Zaha
      C. Pogba to Zaha
      D. Alli/vardy to Zaha/Auba -4
      E. Something else (what?!)

      1. james 101
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        No salah...

        1. duffnasty
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          surely you need salah. i didn't have him for gw 31, went with differential mane instead, and it ruined my season. not doing that again.

    • Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A) Eriksen and Pogba > Salah(c) and Zaha for -4?
      B) Pogba > Zaha (Kane (c) and no Liverpool)

      Cheers

    • pjomara
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Carrick worth a shot as a Salah enabler? 4.2, definite starter, you never know might be handed a penalty?

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He's as good as any at that price

    • james 101
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      How convinced are we salah is important this week?

      1. Waylander
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This. I dont know whether to get him in on a -4 at the expense of Eriksen or just go without.

        1. duffnasty
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          just remember gw 31 and i am not making that mistake twice

      2. pjomara
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        31 goal striker, well rested, in a vital must win game, the last 2 such games being a 3-0 win over Man City and 5-2 over Roma, but now playing lesser, unmotivated opponents

    • Viper
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Is Gross - > Ramsey or Mata worth -4?

      1. Waylander
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Not for me.

      2. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        No

    • Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Unbelievably tied with cash league rival with week to go bridged 33pt gap. Thinking of -4 Pogba+Silva>Iwobi+Salah C

      If he wants Salah will need -4 too

    • Viper
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Surely Jesus won't start 3 games in a week. What's the point on pushing him with the world Cup around the corner!? Everyone else involved in the world Cup is getting two games max

      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Do you think that he won't start?

      2. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He is young and they are still chasing that record. I think he plays 60.

      3. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I think there’s a fair chance he doesn’t start and possibly Sterling plays as a false 9 given he wasn’t even on the bench midweek.

    • Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Go for glory!

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        but expect disappointment

    • stat
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Martial a decent option now that Mourinho has confirmed that he's starting?

        Thinking about whether I should get Martial + PvA or Salah + Hennessey:

        A) Ryan vs liv, PvA vs WBA, Martial vs WAT
        B) Hennessey vs WBA, Salah vs BHA, Vardy vs tot

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

        2. Louis Van Gaalstones
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Where did Mourinho say this?

          1. Football Weekender
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            To the BBC after the match. The video is on the website and App.

          2. stat
              7 years, 11 months ago

              https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-news-martial-rashford-14642883

              Sanchez missed the trip to Brighton through injury while Lingard emerged in the 68th minute and both are expected to start the FA Cup final a week on Saturday. Mourinho said his decision behind Martial and Rashford's demotions were so Lingard and Sanchez could get playing time.

              "Was to play with Alexis and Lingard because both didn't play the last match," Mourinho said. "We tried organise the team to get that point but to give opportunities to people to play, even the ones that play the cup final, to rest is not the best preparation for that, so they need to keep playing.

              "Marcus and Anthony played against Brighton, today was for Alexis and Lingard and Sunday is again for Martial and Rashford."

        3. the snazzy viking
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Barnes out...

          Kenedy âž¡ Loftus-Cheek for a -4 for the bants?

        4. FFHype
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          97 points in GW34 with Triple Captain.

          97 points in GW37 with Bench Boost.

          Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

        5. gilean
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          My team is in a mess now with the news that De Gea and Smalling will be rested. I am in a survivor final (last man standing-ish competition)

          Would it be crazy to do De Gea, Smalling and Pogba to Salah, Romero and Tomkins for -8?

          My opponent doesn't have Salah atm, and my other defenders to come in for Smalling are Cedric (home to City) and Morgan (away to Spurs).

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Where's link to them being rested?

            1. gilean
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              It was said by Mourinho to BBC. Do you have any comment on my transfer thoughts?

        6. pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          12 points off top 10k now and going with this team for GW 38 -

          Fabianski
          Vertonghen - Smalling - Naughton
          Salah(c) - Sterling - Alli - Arnatauvic
          Kane - Jesus - Ayew

          4m - Ramsey - Yedlin - Dummett

          -4 hit Was 40 points off going into GW 37. Clawed it back. Top 10k reachable?

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            hopefully not

            1. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Why the hate?

          2. gilean
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Isn't Smalling confirmed to be rested?

          3. Werkself
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yes. (FWIW I'd play Ramsey over Ayew)

            1. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              That's the tricky one.

              Will Ramsey start? Ayew on pens. Swansea need goals. So many questions there.

          4. barracuda
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Smalling is out.

          5. Maddamotha
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Smalling wont play

          6. pundit of punts
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Where are these Smalling out rumours coming from? Only saw DDG being ruled out by Jose. Any links?

            1. Football Weekender
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Check the BBC Sport website or app. Jose says in his interview that Carrick will start as captain, DDG will be rested for Romero and Smalling “will be rested because he’s played the last 15 games or something”.

              1. pundit of punts
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                That's news to me then.

                Thank you for sharing.

        7. melvinmbabazi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Pogba + Tadic -> Arnie + Zaha for a -4 to round off the season?

          1. Waylander
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I was considering this too but worried about Jesus minutes and think Liverpool will have a field day so want to get some of them in.

        8. Waylander
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Jesus, Pogba, Tadic > Firmino, Salah, McArthur -8?

          Thanks lads.

          1. Aston-villain
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            No

            1. Waylander
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Jesus and Pogs unlikely to play though?

              1. gilean
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                How do you know Jesus is unlikely to play?

                1. Waylander
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  3 games in a week for rotation happy Pep? Seems unlikely. Possible though.

                  1. Aston-villain
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    I cant remember pep playing without atleast 1 striker...probably has but it must have been a while so seems unlikely. Also he wants to break records and finish this season the way he hopes to start the next.

                  2. pjomara
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Jesus still likely to play. Yaya not playing, d Silva prob not either,

              2. Aston-villain
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Maybe...but i wouldnt take -8 at this stage. Go for somone cheaper and keep tadic to do it for -4...i have both of them too btw.

        9. Aston-villain
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Kane or Salah for final gw?

          1. gilean
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I'd go Salah

          2. Waylander
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Salah. Kane has looked awful and Salah has now had a week rest. Expect Liverpool to put on a show before the CL final.

            1. Ruinenlust
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Salah has been worse lol

              1. Aston-villain
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Last few games maybe...but Kane hasnt actually had a double digit haul since gw23...in that time Salah has done it 5 times, played less games too.

          3. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Salah

        10. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Is Mee out for the season?

        11. colin.mcdonald
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          DDG Fabianski
          VDH Monreal Alonso Vert Morgan
          Eriksn William Mahrez Gros Kenedy
          Jesus JAyew Kane

          Scared based on recent lineups that DDG (rest) VDH (groin) Alonso (rest) Willian (shit) Kenedy (susp) won’t play.

          A) Willian to Zaha / Ramsay for free
          B) Willian Alonso and DDG to JPeriera, Salah and Bellerin (-8)

        12. Duffy Dunk
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          1) AlexArnold or Robertson?
          2) If Arnold, which goalkeeper up to 5.3?
          If Robertson, which gk up to 4.7?

        13. Krafty Werks
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          TAA & Robbo both likely to start for Pool on Sunday do you think? Ta.

        14. stat
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Pretty much no chance of a third consecutive Top 10K finish (50 pts off the Top 10K) - no minileagues at stake, so I'm thinking of having a bit of fun in GW 38.

            * Kiko -> PvA
            * Alli -> Martial
            * Willian -> Zaha

            Ryan
            Alonso - Vertonghen - Mawson - PvA
            Eriksen - Sterling - Arnie - Martial - Zaha (C)
            Jesus

            Bench: DDG, Vardy, Lowton, Barnes

            Thoughts?

            1. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Don't take Alli out. Rest I like.

              1. stat
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  I can't fund the other 2 moves if I don't get rid of Alli and he has looked poor lately

              2. Fantasy Challenged
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                I like the moves, but why don't keep Alli and remove DDG for someone like Adrian? Not sure if that frees up enough funds

                I'm considering something similar and in a similar position.

                DDG, Kenedy and Pogba --> Adrian, Zaha and Arnie

            2. Coaly
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              a) Willian to Zaha, play Ryan
              b) DDG to Karius, Willian to Sane -4

            3. Sz21
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              So if DDG is left out it means triple Swansea defence for me..

              Recipe for disaster?

              Didn't do much on my BB last GW anyway.
              I could take a hit and upgrade a mid and then bench 1 of Fernandez/ Naughton tho.