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

    Greetings all.

    After an average GW37 and all mini leagues out of reach, considering a fun -8 for the last day. What do you think?

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

    DDG*, Ryan
    Robertson, Morgan, VDH, Lowton and Cedric
    Salah, Son, Sterling, Pogba* and Kenedy*
    Jesus, Kane, Murray

    Probably even punt on captaincy potentially. Zaha or Arnie.

    What do you think? 🙂

  2. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus to:

    a)Lacazette,
    b)Firmino
    c)Aubomeyang

    -4

    1. stat
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I wouldn't take Jesus out, especially for a hit. But if you want to do that then I'd probably go for Auba.

      • Sz21
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Probably Firmino for me because then it means I can upgrade Tadic to Zaha.

        Aubameyang if it was a dogfight tho probably.

      • PrettyDick
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Depends on if you're trying to catch up to anyone or not I would say. And in that matter it depends on which player/s they have.

        If they have auba, then Laca. If they don't have auba, then him.

        1. Mooster©️
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Trying to catch up in two leagues. One have Auba, both have Jesus

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

      Trying again...

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

        Who comes in for ddg?

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

          Romero

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

          Ryan (Liverpool away)

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

      Really need some opinions!!

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

      A. Pogba to Zaha
      B. Pogba/Vardy to Salah/Perez -4
      C Alli/Vardy to Zaha/Auba -4
      D. Something else (what?!)

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

        Your team is very similar to mine. Both DdG and Smalling will be rested, and maybe Pogba too. Maybe B and cap Salah? Any comment on my team above?

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

        Or to rephrase:

        1. Alli/Salah/Perez -4
        2. Pogba/Zaha/Auba -4
        3. Alli/Zaha/Vardy (no hit)

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

      Why people saying Smalling won't play? Mourinho says Romero Carrick Martial Rashford Lukaku play

      https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mourinho-manchesterunited-team-news-watford-12516017

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

          he also show us mid finger at end 🙂

      1. stat
          7 years, 11 months ago

          He said this to the BBC:

          "I think it's normal that Michael Carrick is the captain at Old Trafford for the last game of his career. I think it's normal that David De Gea after winning the golden glove give the chance for Romero to play a game. I think it's normal for Chris Smalling not to play because he played the last 15 or something matches in a row. We are going to make a few changes obviously."

        • gilean
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Wait, Lukaku will play? I can get him in on my draft team

      2. Mooster©️
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Willian to:

        Zaha or Arnie?

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

        25 points ahead in money league

        De Gea
        Vert. Tark. Mawson
        Erik. Lingard. Sterling. Willian
        Kane. Jesus. Ayew

        Ryan. Ibe. Lowton. Morgan

        A) Willian/ Lingard > Arnie
        B) Erik > Salah
        C) Both for -4

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

          Would Ddg to 3.9 leave enough money for Willian to Salah?

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

        2 days until we get our lives back.. 🙂

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

          Ah yeah..looking forward to a really productive Summer.
          So many constructive plans in place. I ll be a different person really.

          Probably taking a step back then next season.
          I am feeling a strong sense of Deja Vu tho.

        2. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          No no no.

          Should i bring in Aguero For Gw1?

        3. Four Letter Wirtz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          What if we don't want to?

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

        1. Jesus + Tadic -> Firmino + Zaha/Arnie (7.2m) (-4).
        2. Jesus + Tadic -> Aubameyang + (5.9m) Mili/Gudmundssen/etc? (-4).
        3. Son-> Zaha/ Arnie.
        4. Tadic-> Gudmundssen.
        5. Other move(s)?

        Fabianski.
        Vert, Naughton, Fernandez, Lowton.
        Salah, Son, Sterling.
        Barnes, Kane, Jesus.
        DDG, Gross, Tadic, Morgan.
        1ft, 0.0m in the bank.

        Triple Swansea defence atm so thinking if I change Tadic I would have double instead.

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          3

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            And replace tadic?

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

              Possibly yeah.

              I think Son starts tho. He is 1st choice ahead of Lamela surely? I think it would be strange to drop him for the last game of the season considering he's been very good.

              He has done well at home too so am worried I may miss out on a haul.

              1. The Overthinker
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                But spurs have been so poor lately. With CL now confirmed, they will be on beach

      6. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Bench order right ?

        Barnes gross mustafi

      7. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Will Jesus start?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          God knows

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

        Would you do David Silva to Salah for a hit

        1. emyoueffsee
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yes and Captain Salah.

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

        Gtg?

        Dubravka
        VdHoorn Masuaku Dummett
        Son Sterling Eriksen Salah(tc) Sane
        Kane Rashford

        McCarthy JAyew Cedric Morgan

        I have a 3 point lead in my ML but I do have TC. I have transferred Hazard for Salah(tc). I obviously don't have a good defence but my rival has DDG and Smalling who are probably not going to start.

        Do I have my subs right. Is double Newcastle terrible, should I swap McCarthy for Dubravka?

      10. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Who would you sell out of the mentioned and why

        Alli,Son,Hazard,Mustafi

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

          Son

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers POP

      11. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Is a top 1% finish good because I'm just about scraping it at 50k

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Wait top50k is top 1%? :O

          1. Bruno Bruno!!
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            yes theres almost 6 million players

            1. The Overthinker
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              So a top 5k finish will be top .5% !!!

              1. Bruno Bruno!!
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                if you think of it from all the teams in the game yes but from just active teams then no

      12. Ziyech on the Bench
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Any chance Wood will be back?

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

          Wrong forum

          1. Ziyech on the Bench
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Funny mate I have Willian Lingard and DDG not feeling good.

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

              I'm ignoring the ddg situation. So many have him and it's not worth a hit.

              Good luck mate.

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

        A. Salah(c)

        or

        B. Kane + Zaha

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

      14. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        GTG?

        Ryan
        Mustafi Vertonghen Lowton
        Alli Sane Arnautovic Lingard D.Silva
        Kane Jesus

        DDG Barnes VDH Morgan

        1FT 0 itb

      15. stat
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Best mid under 9M apart from Zaha and Arnie?

          1. Bruno Bruno!!
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Sane or Son

            1. stat
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Sorry, I meant under 8.4M
                Son is a decent shout

                1. Mooster©️
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Son probably won't play?

                  1. stat
                      7 years, 11 months ago

                      Good point - and he hasn't been in form lately.
                      I guess I was just thinking about how well he has done in home games for most of the season.
                      Considering Ramsey atm

                    • Brosstan
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 11 months ago

                      Based on? Hes been a rotation risk all season, but generally good at home.

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

                      He’ll probably play

              • The Overthinker
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Martial?

                1. stat
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Was my first choice but he has no form whatsoever lately

                    1. The Overthinker
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 11 months ago

                      A punt maybe? If not him then I would look at bilva

                      1. stat
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          I don't like the fixture because Southampton will surely park the bus given the circumstances - I'm thinking of going for Ramsey

                          1. The Overthinker
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            Arsenal away form doesn't concern you?

                            1. stat
                                7 years, 11 months ago

                                I think the fact that this is Wenger's last game will have a big psychological effect on how the players perform

                                1. The Overthinker
                                  • 9 Years
                                  7 years, 11 months ago

                                  If that's what you believe, then Rambo is a good choice

                                  1. stat
                                      7 years, 11 months ago

                                      Cheers for your advice, still looking but I think he could be decent

                                      1. The Overthinker
                                        • 9 Years
                                        7 years, 11 months ago

                                        Yeah good luck. I myself am looking for a midfielder 😀

                                        But i have the option of Salah

                                        1. stat
                                            7 years, 11 months ago

                                            I think if you can get Salah then it has to be him

                                          • The Overthinker
                                            • 9 Years
                                            7 years, 11 months ago

                                            98% sure I'll be getting him in for Son.. 😆

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

                          Is the fact Zaha is cheap putting you off him?

                          1. stat
                              7 years, 11 months ago

                              No, I already have Arnie and I'm bringing Zaha - I'm looking for an Alli replacement to fund the Zaha+PVA for Willian+Kiko move

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

                          Really need some opinions!!!!

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

                          A. Pogba to Zaha
                          B. Pogba/Vardy to Salah/Perez -4
                          C Alli/Vardy to Zaha/Auba -4
                          D. Something else (what?!)

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

                            Or to rephrase:

                            A. Alli/Zaha/Vardy (no hit)
                            B. Pogba/Zaha/Auba -4
                            C. Alli/Salah/Perez -4

                            1. The Overthinker
                              • 9 Years
                              7 years, 11 months ago

                              A

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

                                Thanks mate!

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

                              20 point ML lead btw

                        • camarozz
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Im in bother

                          13 pts ahead in ML

                          Me:

                          Lloris

                          Tark/Smalling /PVA

                          Salah/Sterling/Tadic/Alli /Lingard

                          Jesus /Kane

                          Him:

                          DDG

                          Otamendi/Alonso /Long

                          Son/Eriksen /Doucourè/Sterling

                          Jesus/Anew/Kane

                          1ft zero itb. Please give me some guidance , 500€ on the line but its more than that - i was 80pts behind a month ago...

                          Too risky to take hits?? If not, what transfers would u suggest??

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

                            Tadic and Smalling out for Zaha/Arnie and TAA

                          2. BobBradleysOpportunity
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            Tadic and smalling to alonso and someone (maybe doucoure if you're convinced you're opponent will keep him)

                            I'd be trying to cover alonso if I were you

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

                            you're in gteat shape, he'll have to bring in Salah, possibly for a hit. Smalling to TAA?
                            Lingard might get rested, could take the risk he plays or take a hit for Zaha

                        • Positive vibes
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Chasing 16 pts now with this team

                          My team:
                          DDG (out), Vert, Mustafi, Lowton
                          Salah (c), Mili
                          Kane, GJesus

                          Rival team
                          McCarthy, Ota, Azpi, Smalling
                          Arnie, Pogba
                          Kane (c), Perez

                          We have Stering, Willian and Vardy.
                          With this situation, am I right that I must buy different players than him and hope they get haul?
                          Will buy GK, replace Vardy and Willian for -8.
                          Thanks 🙂

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

                          Just saw Stuart Broad is #1 in the world this GW! Pretty funny

                          1. Bruno Bruno!!
                            • 10 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            Yeah that's crazy, surely he will just donate his monthly prize

                        • Mooster©️
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Is Son likely to play or not?
                          Lucas Moura/Lamela will replace him??

                        • fridge
                          • 14 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          After Ryan sitting on my bench the last few weeks laughing at me with his hauls of points, why do I get the feeling this will be the week he actually comes on with a -4 vs Liverpool

                        • Viper
                          • 16 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Jesus - > Lacazette or Aubameyang? (-4)

                          1. The Overthinker
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            I wouldn't unless chasing

                            If gotta choose, Aubameyang it is

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

                            Auba

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

                            You suggested me to keep Jesus and you are getting him out for a hit. I don't know anymore 😀

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

                              It's an option 🙂

                              I'm starting to think he might not play. I don't understand why he would play 3 games in a week when there is no need to

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

                                They want to get 100 pts, surely that youngster won't start on his own.

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

                                  Sterling might play upfront

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

                                Why don't you go Firmino then? He will start and they will demolish Brighton.

                                1. The Overthinker
                                  • 9 Years
                                  7 years, 11 months ago

                                  Views on Jesus to firmino for a hit !?

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

                                  I think Arsenal might do the same to Huddersfield and the Arsenal strikers are actually in great form

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

                            Laca will surely play and will be on penos.

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

                              That's my thinking too

                        • The Overthinker
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          I am sure everyone taking in Zaha . Zaha will.troll everyone

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

                            He always does. I never have got anything from him. Always dodge his points

                            1. The Overthinker
                              • 9 Years
                              7 years, 11 months ago

                              I am in dilemma.
                              Zaha or Salah ... Should be easy no?

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

                                Salah 😆

                                1. The Overthinker
                                  • 9 Years
                                  7 years, 11 months ago

                                  Haha yeah.

                                  Son to Salah on cards tbvh. Idk about captaincy yet

                        • The Overthinker
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Will mustafi play?

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

                            I think so

                        • Danno - Emre Canada
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          So 20pts ahead in a big ML Andrew I'm worried about his Arnie as looked pretty good tonight, so I can swap with Sane for a hit and block if he hauls or I can stop being so unsporting and logical and play the game. What do we think?

                        • Positive vibes
                          • 9 Years
                          7 years, 11 months ago

                          Will Alonso play in gw 38?

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

                            I would guess no