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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. Viper
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I think I might just have a bit of end of season fun and do D. Silva, Gross & Jesus - > Arnautovic, Zaha & Lacazette (-8).

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

      Bringing Zaha for his 2pointer? If you want real fun I would pick mili or mccarthur

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

        Mccarthy

  2. 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?

    TIA

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good to me.
      Would rather the NEW double up too as they are pretty solid, especially at home.
      I think I would play Ayew ahead of Rashford but it is probably pretty close.
      Gl

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

        Thanks.

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

    If you were shaping up to have triple Swansea defence would u be worried or think it might be alright?

    I have an option to bench a defender if I upgrade elsewhere but there is a hit involved.

  4. elnino75
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    best transfer for kennedy who is cup tied ?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Same money, probably Loftus Cheek

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

    Is Willian -> Martial is a good idea?
    Chasing 16 pts here.
    Ta

  6. stat
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Best option for GW 38?

      A) Martial vs WAT
      B) Ramsey vs hud
      C) Pogba vs WAT
      D) Mkhi vs hud
      E) B. Silva vs sou

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

        I'd prob go B or D.

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

        Not convinced by any of these. Would much rather have one of the Liverpool/Tottenham mids or Zaha/Arnie.

        1. stat
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I already have Arnie and I'm bringing in Zaha - I can only afford a mid that costs up to 8.4m which doesn't leave me with many Spurs / Liverpool options - Son is affordable but he's a rotation risk.

      3. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        DDG not playing the final game is a bit of a kick in the pants, at least we've found out early I suppose.

      4. UpAndAway
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Chasing a 19 point lead. So I need a differential, both player and captain.

        Will Kane be a (C) diff this GW? Also, is going without Salah an option?

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

          No and yes.

          What's the 2 sides like?
          Yours and rivals.
          Assume he will try to neutralise your most dangerous players by signing one.

          1. UpAndAway
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            He has Salah - I don't. Both have Kane and Jesus.

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

              I don't think you can go Salah then. 19 is a tough catch, but can be done.
              You have to go different though. Either sign a differential and captain Kane to give you 2 differentials if he captains Salah, or, buy a differential and captain the differential (as he might captain Kane to nulify him, knowing you don't have Salah)

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

                Jesus to Firmino?

                1. UpAndAway
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Could go Firmino and Mane for a -4?

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

                    Who else would you sell?

                    1. UpAndAway
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 11 months ago

                      Mahrez and Jesus out.

                      Thinking Sanchez could be a massive captain diff. too.

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

                        The Pool assets have a reason to try, Sanchez and United don't. Is just Mahrez to Mane affordable?

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

                          And does he have Mahrez?

                          1. UpAndAway
                            • 12 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            No Mahrez. Could do Mahrez to Mane for not hit. Would also captain Mane then I think.

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

                            I like that idea as it's a guaranteed x2 differential on someone who has something to play for and doesn't involve a hit.

                            Negative side though is, Kane and Jesus are then meaningless. 2 big hitters who can't close any gap

                          3. Sánchez
                            • 13 Years
                            7 years, 11 months ago

                            I think I'd go Jesus to Firmino myself.
                            Mahrez and Firmino are then differentials.

                            Then either captain Kane and hope he goes Salah, or captain someone he doesn't have

      5. 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 ?

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

          Arnold + Karius

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

        is this good move if Ddg/Smalling are rested last gw?

        Ddg(Ryan)
        Alonso, Smalling, Lowton (Long, Morgan)
        Salah, Sterling, Son, Arnautovic, (Hojberg)
        Kane, Jesus, Ayew

        my rival have only 3 players same as mine Smalling, Kane, Jesus, he is leading 4 pts and have bb with 2 non playing bench players for now so hits probably, also ill C Salah that he dont have.

        Smalling and Ryan to Hennesy and VVD, start Ddg if he miss Hennesy play

        good or bad moves?

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

          Could do Ryan > Romero and then Smalling > Liverpool defender.

        2. waldo666
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          DDG has been confirmed out.

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

            hmm i know i want to swap Smalling for Vvd even before news so i lose one more of same players as rival but dont know what to do with keeper...

      7. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        So I have DDG (not playing), Ryan on the bench (liv), Smalling and Christensen doubts and Morgan (tot) and Cedric (MCI) on the bench.

        Not really wanting to take hits in the last GW so do you think I should scrap plans for trading Mahrez (to Sterling) and Willian (to Zaha) and sort out defense instead or stick to the plan and cop the likely 1 and 2 pointers down back?

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

          You can't be messin about with defence transfers. It's GW38 for gawds sake.
          Do Something creative with your front 7.

          1. waldo666
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Fair call, RCA. Not sure if my proposed moves are that creative but they are more exciting than bringing in a GK and a defender, that's for sure.

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

        What's the likelyhood of TAA playing this weekend?

        A. Practically nailed
        B. More Likely than not
        C. 50/50

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I think a pretty good chance

        2. Moosie the Staggie
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

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

        Chilwell to

        Van Aanholt or Moses

        ?

        1. stat
            7 years, 11 months ago

            PvA more nailed on

            Moses might be saved for the FA Cup Final

          • Paul
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            PVA

          • panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            PVA more nailed

        2. stat
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Mkhi likely to start vs hud?

          • AB.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            8 out of 10 of my other starters (and 1 of my bench players) would have been a better choice than the guy that I actually picked as my TC this week.
            Ouch! I think I have to call that a TC failure.

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

              Unlucky. TC is the least influential chip anyways (this season anyway).
              Very few nailed it this season unlike the Aguero Sanchez season.

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

                I may say the word season again just one more time for the craic before hitting the leaba.

          • panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            It's squeaky bum time in my Mini league. I'm 3pts ahead and he has only a few differentials. Which of these would worry you most?

            A) Fabianski
            B) Dummett
            C) Ritchie
            D) J Ayew

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

              None to the extent that you should try to ‘cover’ them.

          • OldBenKenobi
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Do you think DGG & Vardy > Adrian & Aubameyang is worth (-8)?

            1. panda07
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Who's your sub GK?

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

                Lossl

                1. panda07
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  In that case a -8 would be too much for me

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

            *Apologies for the repost. Bottomed a couple of pages ago*

            Nothing to play for in leagues.

            DDG, Kenedy and Pogba --> Adrian, Arnie and Zaha for -8

            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? 🙂

            1. Fantastisk
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              No.

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

              Don't know if it's worth -8
              Maybe if you are feeling punty and leagues don't matter why not

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

                That's exactly it. All leagues are out of reach, not expecting much from Pogba, DDG isn't playing, I don't want to play Ryan, Kenedy is ineligible vs Chelsea and I'd like something to look forward to on the final day.

                An attacking punt would fulfill that urge.

                Could stretch Adrian to a different 4.5 keeper if need be

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

            Which is best?

            a. Mane and Rashford
            b..Zaha and Firmino?

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

              B

            2. Moosie the Staggie
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              B and it isn't even close for me

          • Lignja
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            if you are happy with front 7 who would you get for Ddg and Smalling ?

            1. panda07
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Robertson and Karius

            2. waldo666
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Romero and Jones

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

              im thinking Vvd but on gk hard choice

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

              I'd play my second keeper whoever he is because he may get a save point and only concede 1. So 3 points. Your replacement keeper would need to score 8 to put you in profit as it's the last GW so your FT is more vital.

              Smalling to someone you fancy for free sounds better to me if you are happy with your front 7.

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

                This, assuming you don't have 2FT's

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

                thank you, other gk is Ryan i will swap only Smalling than.

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

            Worth to bring in either 5,5m striker or 5m midfielder for a hit? Otherwise Morgan is my 1st sub

          • Atom&Humber
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Really hope pope starts this weekend

          • stat
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Salah + RLC over Zaha + Mkhi, right?

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

                Yes you would think so.

            • TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Price Changes - 11th May 2018

              🔻  Sánchez (11.4), Maguire (5.5)

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

                Cheers, TM. Thanks for all your work this season!

              2. RoysCallerAnne
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Thumbs up. Only two left.

              3. jia you
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Will sell Harry this weekend and good riddance!
                Cheers TM for posting these all season 🙂

              4. waldo666
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Cheers, TM.

              5. Mini Mane Mo
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Cheers TM! Thanks for updating us day in day out.

              6. Sánchez
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Red arrow and Sanchez
                Seems about right 🙁

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

                Cheers for posting regularly, TM. Last changes not so much a bang as a whimper.

                And now I can't wait until mid-August...

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

                Cheers mate, top marks

              9. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                cheers

              10. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Didn’t see that Sanchez drop

              11. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                when is the poll open for mod of the season?

              12. Pompel
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Big thanks for giving us this info daily - I usually check this first thing in the morning

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

                  Top man TM

                  Have a hit on me

            • OPTA FPL
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Play Pickford or Ryan?

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

                cmon be polite.
                Pickford.

                1. Moosie the Staggie
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  This^

            • stat
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Best max 5M mid for GW 38?

                A) McArthur vs WBA
                B) RLC vs WBA
                C) Gudmundsson vs BOU

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

                  Gudmundsson because of fixture and set pieces.

                2. Moosie the Staggie
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Think I narrowly prefer C

              • Phil's Stamps
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Best replacement keeper for DDG, money no object?

                1. Moosie the Staggie
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Karius imo

                2. RoysCallerAnne
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Don't if it's for a hit.
                  If not, and if money is not really an object then I'd go for Lloris.
                  Stupid Leicester were already on the beach but were luckyenough to be against an away Ars side.
                  They'll be back on the beach again I reckon. Spuds CS.

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

                Barnes injury - just after the game I heard people saying he'd completely blown his shoulder out. Still only yellow flagged. Anyone know if he is badly injured or has a chance of playing?

                1. stat
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    "Ashley Barnes' shoulder injury is not as serious as initially thought. It's understood that the striker did not suffer a dislocation, only a minor collarbone injury, meaning he should be OK for pre-season. Wood, Arfield and Mee will be assessed ahead of Sunday. [Burnley Express]"

                    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/994598061321179136

                    He's out

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

                      Very swift and comprehensive response. Thanks a lot.

                  • Fantastisk
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Jordan Ayew in?

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

                      Makes sense. They need a win and goals.

                      My other option is just go double Burnley defence and bring Salah in for one of Sterling or Eriksen.

                2. janowsc
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Triple captain bullseye is the only thing that can win my mini-league...22 points behind, rival will play bench boost also...Who to pick? Mo?

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

                    I would.

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

                      Though I also just trip captained Sterling, so take that with a pinch of salt.

                  2. LonesomePundit
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Depends on who you have who he doesn't ... 22 is a fair chunk.

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

                  Hazard austin and Mahrez to Salah Auba and Macarthur (-8)

                  Yay or nay

                  1. Moosie the Staggie
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Not for me