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

    how are Man Utd second?

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

      It’s a complex algorithm or points for results

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

        2 fart noises for that huh?

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

          A couple more and it’ll be like a Symphony !

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

      how this question is still being asked and we are in f***ing GW37.. Have you seen Liverpool, Spurs and Chelsea play this season?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I think that's why he's asking.

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

          In the league you've lost against all of the top 6 except Arsenal, you lost against Swansea City and your team draw in 12 matches ffs.. Do you expect to be second?

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            No, you're missing the point. But I wouldn't expect any less.

            And for what it's worth, you win nothing finishing second. I would happily sacrifice one or two places in the league to be in with a chance of being European Champions.

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

              Second guarantees Champion's League next year. Finishing third/fourth or perhaps fifth and losing to Real Madrid in the final doesn't.

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

        hit the nail on the head. if the league table was added up in secret and I had to guess who was placed where i’d have them on equal footing with Chelsea. they’ve just eked out so many results it’s amazing that they’ve outperformed Liverpool and spurs

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

          If they did it in secret I’d go all da Vinci code on them and make a note of all the points. Then make big bets at the bookies!

          Man City to win the league imo

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

          Yeah kinda, I guess how the team plays sometimes puts bad taste on the mouth also. But United definitely deserve second, Pool and City crumbled a lot

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

            Spurs instead of City** wtf

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

        Other teams played much better than you though. You had your fair share of decision in the big games even if you utd fans don't see it. Without them and spurs having the new ground to contend with and your keeper being super human I'm not sure you would be second

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

      Player quality .
      No team performance

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Because they have less points than Man C and more than every other team.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        🙁

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

        thanks

      3. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        *fewer pointd

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

          Upvote

    5. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      They’ve got less points than the first but more than the third

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

        and thanks

    6. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      All the other teams mess up more consistently

    7. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Only turn up for the big games

    8. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Because they've been better than everyone else. For which everyone else really needs to take a long hard look at themselves.

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

    God United are dull.

    And Jones is three times the player Smalling is. Doesn't get bullied so much

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

      jones was great at the start of the season

  3. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    You just know this CS won't last

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Utds you mean

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yes

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      United or West Ham?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        West Ham United?

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

      Not the best platform for gifs

  4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Would this front 7 be affordable next year?

    Salah, Sterling, Eriksen, Arnie, Mili
    Firmino, Vardy

    Thinking about 67.5-ish so probably not...

    13.0, 10.0, 9.5, 8.5, 6.5
    10.0, 9.0

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

      I think Sterling could be more than 10. More like hazards price this year

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He’d be tough to pick at more than 10.0

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

          Fpl have a history of making players tough to pick.

          It’s hilarious sometimes. And they don’t drop.

          I looked at Roses price for Sunday, and I was shocked...

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            True... will be interesting to see if they think Sterling is ready for a >10.0 price tag... I think he needs another big 200 point season to prove himself then he’ll be a big hitter for years

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      With cheap defenders yes

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I’m going cheap at the back next year

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

      I like it but I would have Sane too - who you lose I don't know. 😕

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        If Sané is 1.5 cheaper than Sterling he’d be a much easier pick... even at 1.0 cheaper

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

          Yeah Sane really passes the eye test.
          Jesus is young and Pep may give him more time but I can't see what he offers right now.
          But I got him this week just for a ML rival block 🙂

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

      Arnie will be a striker?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Arnie & Salah could both be strikers which could scupper things slightly

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

          Nah I could easily pick 8 current mids

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

      seems too much, and arnie surely will be a striker. auba will be a good pick though I think

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Auba & Mkhi could be a great double up for combined assists & goals... Same with Mili/Zaha (Zaha winning pens & FKs & Mili scoring them:-) ) and Bobby/Mo of course. Next year could be year of the double up!

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

    If Arny gets 90 mins tonight do you think there's a chance he won't start on Sunday ?

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

      I think they’ll play him still. I won’t be going without anyway

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      There's always a chance.

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

      Yeah, probably wanna keep him fresh for his vacation.

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

        True, strenuous times ahead

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

    Bottomed.

    Which of these moves for (- 4)?

    A) Out : Dilva + Eriksen ; In : Salah + Zaha
    B) Out : Willian + Eriksen ; In : Mane + Zaha

    Rest of the midfield - Arnautovic & Sterling

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

      Has Bep sent Dilva home for the season?

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

    ?Center Back is the weakest link for England?
    True or False

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      The manager.

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

      Yeah. We have decent enough fullbacks.

      Basically everything down the middle is shocking.

      If Stones had kicked on under Pep it could have been a different story.

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Central midfield

    4. Tiki-Taka
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Between that and CM, especially with Ox out. Henderson and Dier make me feel physically sick

    5. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      We need to play 5 at the back and pray.

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

      CM i reckon

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

        Cm

  8. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What a terrible game.

  9. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Best option

    a) RLC / McArtur
    b) Ayew -4 (covers my rival who is chasing 20pts gap)

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Cover your rival if you're not concerned with OR.

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

    Hope this stays 0-0

    DDG and Cresswell owner here....

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      For god sake need some points tonight after the horror last night. Thiss

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

    Stuart Broad is 45 minutes away from winning all these things:

    Copy of FIFA18
    Nike Ordem V match ball
    FPL rucksack
    FPL mug
    FPL T-shirt, stress ball, pen, pad and key ring

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      These casuals make me sick.

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

      A team called “7” from Egypt will end up winning.

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 11 months ago

        life changing

      • Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        38 weeks to late for the stress ball.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          *too

    4. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Which players have never left your team whole season long?

      DDG, Salah, Kane* for me

      * Sold him at GWs 21, 31. However, Spurs didn’t play both GWs.

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

        They’ve all left at some point.

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

          Have DDG and Salah since GW1.
          Won’t sell any of them before GW38 as well.

          Think I wrote my Q clear enough.

          🙂

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

            You did.

            I was saying I’ve had nobody every week !

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

              Ah, ok.

              Sorry for misunderstanding!

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

        none all season, and kane the only player who I had in gw1. he’s been a bit of a let down this year really hasn’t he? sterling/salah have been my most reliable players

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

          Agreed with everything you said.

      3. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        None. Unless we count wc32 transfers.

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

          Personally, kept the ones aforementioned when was on WC too.

      4. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Salah is the closest, having been in my team from GWs 1 to 36. Will likely come back for 38.

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

        Lascelles, even stayed on FH

    5. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus and Lennon to JAyew and Salah for -4?

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

        Lennon?

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

          got that lump for GW 34....

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

            Fair enough! Well go for it if you’re gonna captain him

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

              cheers...

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

        Nailed it

      3. SW6
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        JAyew is useless, even against Stoke

      4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Swansea player lool

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

          😀

    6. Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Best last week punt for one of these mugs?

      A) Son > Bernardo Silva
      B) Son > Zaha
      C) Son > Ramsey/Mkhitaryan
      D) Christensen > PVA
      E) Christensen > Creswell
      F) Christensen > Van Dijk

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

        F

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

      Vardy and Mahrez to Zaha and Aub for -4?

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

        very tempting, depends on why you need to take the risk? if your leading it’s not worth it, if your chasing they’re good moves

      2. Volley127
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        done exactly this.

      3. Tiki-Taka
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thinking the same but then also thinking maybe just Mahrez to Zaha or Sane.

        Vardy got a solid record vs top teams and Auba obviously looks good but their away form and vs a defensive Huddersfield who knows

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

          I can't see Huddersfield fighting quite as hard. Arsenal never fight hard so can't get much worse.

    8. HNI
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Who needs to go for Zaha?
      1) Son
      2) Willian
      Currently on Son as spurs already through and willian was chief creator vs Hud

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Willian wont play i reckon. Son genrtally playd home matches right?

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

        Willian?

    9. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      2 Ogbonna CS in a GW... doesn't seem like something that would happen. Utd will score soon.

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

        He's been quite decent for West Ham this season despite their defensive frailties. Hope they can hold on.

    10. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Champions league spot out of reach. Will Conte rotate? Will Alonso play?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        No it isn't.

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

          Ah yes forgot about Liverpool

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

      Assuming Barnes is out...
      A) Play two Burnley defenders
      B) Play Ki of Swansea (I know)

      C) Take a hit for....
      1) Morgan to Tomkins
      2) Morgan to TAA
      3) Barnes to Ayew
      4) Ki to RLC

      I recognise nothing looks nice, but I'm already doing Haz to Salah for captaincy.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Playing double Burnley not worth it given their recent thrashing. Play ki I reckon

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe Morgan to Tomkins for goal threat but not sure for a hit goven WBA 's form

    12. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone considering Pogba for Sunday?

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

        Who?

    13. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I’m thinking of a 442 or 451 next season and sticking to it.

      I know Player recruitment can change but something like

      Cheap keepers
      Alonso, Bavies, Smalling, Burnley, 4.0
      2/3 premium mids, one mid price, fodder
      Two acceptable strikers and a fodder

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

        Same here, defenders around the 6.0 range are more reliable than punts on midfielders at that price

      2. Old Gregg
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Sean Morrisson. Cardiff Def. 4.5 hopefully.

        Alonso depends on who comes in and what formation CHelsea play. He would be terrible FPL asset in a 4 Man def.

    14. Feloh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      deary me, pogba is shite sometimes!!

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

        Hattie looking unlikely?

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

          A hattie of points maybe

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Wish I'd watched him play before getting him in this week.

    15. UshFPL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Which is best?

      A. KDB -> Salah
      B. Willian->Zaha
      C. Both (-4)

    16. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Smalling doing shockingly bad in the bps

    17. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling & Eriksen > Pogba & Salah -4
      Yay or nay?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        You're welcome.

        1. Scotty B
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Said nobody to YOU

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            You're well out of your depth there sonny Jim.

            1. Scotty B
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              In what way?

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you for asking.

        1. Scotty B
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Don't mention it lad

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

      Final score prediction challenge?!

      West Ham - Man U

      I reckon 0 - 1

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This has the feel of a game where Mourinho will be moaning afterwards that they were really unlucky to not win. Draw or 1-0 West Ham for me.

    19. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Christ Man U are just the dullest of teams to watch. I can barely remember them under Fergie.

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

        Im a United fan and i cant stand watching them at the moment. Wife almost had a heart attack when i said she could watch Greys Anatomy instead of me watching the game tonight.

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

        They were pretty dull towards the end of fergies reign. They kept scraping 1 0 wins I seem to recall. I'd hate to follow them myself

      3. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thank god for that

        They used to be a nightmare for the rest of us

        Now they’re like Tony Pulis with money and fans in India

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

        They attacked with a high tempo and played 100minute games if they were losing or drawing.

    20. Feloh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      lingaard has adrian in his FPL team

    21. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      6th Adrian save. Lingard feeding him.