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Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) is now without an attacking return in Fantasy Premier League since Gameweek 4.

Despite proving a hugely popular figure, there has been a drop off in his offensive potential in recent weeks.

In this members’ piece, we’ve taken a look at whether or not his owners should be worried about his place in their squads.

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  1. GreennRed
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Vardy and Madisson could be as potent a duo as Vardy and Mahrez. Discuss.

    1. I Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No.

      1. GreennRed
        8 years, 25 days ago

        We shall see. Madisson isn't as selfish/good as Mahrez. Could provide more opportunities for Vardy than Mahrez did. This is my 3 AM nightshift optimistic streak talking 🙂

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I really don’t get all the Maddison hype

      1. barracuda
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Agree

      2. jia you
        8 years, 25 days ago

        well, averaging over 5 ppg over eight GWs is pretty good for a 6.5mid!

        1. Fitzy.
          8 years, 25 days ago

          He’ll need to keep getting some of those pretty fortunate attacking stats to maintain that though...

          1. GreennRed
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Why are they pretty fortunate and Salah's many missed chance 'unfirtunate'. He made his own luck.

            1. Postman Ty
              8 years, 25 days ago

              Have you not actually seen his returns? He got a crazy deflection that would have been easily saved, a pen right after Vardy was subbed off which rarely happens, and if I remember correctly his assist may have been fortunate as well.
              I don't think Salah has been unfortunate; his finishing was known to be pretty terrible before, it got better by the end of last season and he scored some spectacular finishes, but he's showing that inconsistency in front of goal again.

              1. GreennRed
                8 years, 25 days ago

                Of course Salah's misses were terrible. That's the point. People in denial saying a lot of it was unlucky.

                Madisson has had some luck, but not all. And it's true you can't get lucky if you're not in the right place at the right time. The jury is still out but after a stellar Championship season he's made a very good start. Himself and Vardy seem to work well together.

      3. GreennRed
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Hype? Outside of FPL or within?

        3 goals anx 2 assists in his first season in Premier League for a midtable team. Not like there's a load of midfoelders tearing it up. He's doing well, nothing exceptional. Not like he's Michu 😉

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nothing to discuss.

    4. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Maddison is still developing. If it's given time to grow (the partnership) which I doubt will be the case as Vardy is getting older and Maddison will probably want to leave soon ( 🙁 Leicester fan)

      1. Ghost Gooner
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Perfect Ramsey replacement 😉

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          8 years, 25 days ago

          😛 you guys have tried to buy Mahrez off us, that didn't go too well...

          Although to be fair, I'd rather he went to you than strengthening City or Liverpool more...

          1. Ghost Gooner
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Don't mind not getting Mahrez and Vardy that much tbh.

            We have a better offence now than when we bid for them so I'd prefer Maddison to bolster our average midfield

        2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Not sure if you guys could afford him tbh... after his start Top will slap a 50 mil fee on him and that's just for beginners, especially considering it is his first year of contract

          1. Ghost Gooner
            8 years, 25 days ago

            50m? 😆 no thanks then

            He'd have to get double digits for goals and assists

    5. I Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Mahrez and Vardy put up 50 attacking returns in Leicester's title winning season. Neither player has been able to replicate what they did that season. I can't fathom that Maddison and Vardy would be able to do it this year.

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Perhaps next year they could get close if all goes well, but I would be pleasantly surprised with 35+ this year, especially considering Iheanacho will be starting most games.

    6. noquarternt
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Remember they won the league. Come back when they win the league again.

  2. barracuda
    8 years, 25 days ago

    I am trying to win ma ML for the third time in the row. 65 members, it's not easy, you have got to respect the league and find a way to be successful. Mask off

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 25 days ago

      What ranks won the other 2 seasons?

    2. Klein
      8 years, 25 days ago

      You need to ask yourself to forgive for past mistakes too. And tell yourself you can do it. Yes you can do this

  3. jia you
    8 years, 25 days ago

    I've 8 dream team players in my starting XI, think that's a first!
    Have Mitro, Maddy & Trippier over Wilson, Sterling & Doherty.
    Anybody with more than 8 atm?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Had 9 last gw but down to 6 now

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      6.
      Today's dream -tomorrow's nightmare.

      1. GreennRed
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Were there international breaks in September, October and November in 2017? Seem to remember just two between August and December.

        1. GreennRed
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Should be a new post!

    3. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Just 3 😮

      Even if I was on WC, dont think I would have more than 5

  4. Reds
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Any thoughts on A or B preferred? Thanks.

    A) Alonso, Fraser, Mitrovic
    B) D. Luiz, KDB, Jimenez

    1. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Umm... A as of now

    2. Phil's Stamps
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B

      1. Reds
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Thanks. Find that Alonso has been a tad disappointing for his price recently.......

    3. CFRM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I don’t think you need Chelsea defensive coverage since Alonso is underperforming. At least in short term. Both options are not that good without context.

  5. Waltomade
    8 years, 25 days ago

    My team is good for the coming 3 GWs
    Then in GW 12 70% of my team has tough fixtures.For one GW only i.e.

    Have a WC.Do I change my team??FH is not an option(Keeping it for a later date).
    What do I do??

    1. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Play WC in GW12 if required

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Sounds like GW12 is tough for everyone.

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      youll have changed at least two of your team by then.

      mines looking fine for gw12 liverpool Leicester chelsea arsenal

  6. IWR
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Thinking about moving Alonso to Maguire, anyone considering the same move?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not yet for me. I need to see Morgan dropped first. Maguire isn't going to score every gw

    2. Phil's Stamps
      8 years, 25 days ago

      nah

  7. Phil's Stamps
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Which WC squad would you go for, A or B?

    A: 'Tedious Templately Tripe'

    Ederson Fabianski
    Jonny Doherty TAA Robertson Alonso
    Sterling Hazard Richarlson Gudmonsson Kenedy
    Aguero Mitrovic Jiminez

    B: ' Mavericky Mentallness'

    Ederson Lossl
    Jonny Doherty TAA Robertson David Luiz
    Sterling Hazard Richarlson Gudmonsson Brooks
    Firmino Vardy Mitrovic

    1. Aftermath
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Is neither an option? You're going to have benching headaches for ages

      1. Phil's Stamps
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Last season I pumped all the cash into the starting 11 and usually only had 1 playing sub. I'm experimenting this season with a strong squad providing me with lots of options, but yes also potential headaches.

    2. Reds
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A for me. More consistency with Kun leading the line

  8. Grounderz
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Does anybody know of any sites that show individual’s stats placed emphasis on expected goals?

      1. Grounderz
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers.

  9. The Red Devil
    8 years, 25 days ago

    RMWCT
    Ryan button
    Alonso Robertson Doherty zabaleta Bennett
    Hazard maddison richarlison Mane hojbjerg
    Mitrovic lacazette aguero

    0.1ITB
    Cheers!

    1. Netley Lucas
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Like it, although no Mendy is a bit of a concern and Arnie is approaching a hell of a good run. Consider Rui Patricio too if he's shaken off whatever is ailing him.

    2. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Lacazette is a great option. The only problem is that the budget forwards are performing extremely well and Arsenal don't have great fixtures after Leicester. Also I don't think Arsenal and Lacazette can't keep up their over performance in terms of conversion rates and finishing.

  10. tvz32
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Anybody considering captaining Sterling even though you have Kun in the team as well?

    1. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I wouldn't if I had him. Kun has been well rested for this game.

  11. Stupendous
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Alonso is a load and lock in option for the rest of the season, full stop.

    1. Mic
      8 years, 25 days ago

      It sure is easier to think like that. This post looks like you're trying to convince yourself more than anyone else

  12. Enes_Sahini1
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Whats the news on Salah?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Friday

  13. Holmes
    8 years, 25 days ago

    if only it was friday night deadline, sigh... still long way to go!

    1. Mic
      8 years, 25 days ago

      So annoying.. I hate international breaks they legitimately make me sad

      1. GreennRed
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Just 4 GWs to the next one !

  14. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 25 days ago

    any news on KDB?

  15. Mackans
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Why is everyone going for Mendy on WC? Yes, we know What he can do, BUT he will rotate with Sane, right? Tough fixtures too.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      hes a beast no worries from me

    2. Capocannonieri
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Cause he is good. But the rotation is a risk too.

      Trippier is about to turn into a pumpkin for the same reason. If he shares a job with Aurier, then you got drop him like a bad habit for Mendy - if Mendy is not job sharing with Sane.

    3. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Sane was fit and ready the first four gameweeks as well. Yet Mendy played all of them. If Mendy will actually be dropped to accomodate Sane, I haven't seen it happen yet. And they actually don't have a very good left back replacement for him.

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Why would Mendy rotate with Sane?

      When Mendy is fit, Sane gets benched. This was proven last season and this season so far.

      1. Rhinos
        8 years, 25 days ago

        yes but this is the first time both have been fit during fixture congestion. You'd be stupid to be shocked by Mendy being saved for Europe

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Actually that’s a good point you’ve made about this being the first time they have been fit during the congestion.

          For me, it doesn’t make a difference though, I just want Mendy in my team. The congestion period isn’t stopping us own players like Aguero, sterling etc, it’s just part of the City rollercoaster.

  16. Capocannonieri
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Who Sits? Pick One

    Doherty (Hosting Watford)
    Maddison (at Arsenal)
    Fraser (Hosting Southampton)

    1. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Quite easy that one. Not sure why it is a question. Maddison.

  17. Waltomade
    8 years, 25 days ago

    7 hits taken in 9 GWs
    #Me 🙁

    1. yakirh
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Use free hit or wc then

      1. Positive vibes
        8 years, 25 days ago

        He means in 9 gw not gw 9.

        1. Waltomade
          8 years, 25 days ago

          this

    2. Ben the Mee
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Don't chase points with multiple transfers every week. Trust your players and look long-term.

    3. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Hits are good fun 🙂

    4. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      7 hits here too, but I'm sure I've gained more points with taking them so I'm happy with my choices

  18. fantasyxprt11
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Kepa

    Alonso TAA Trippier

    Hazard Mane Richarlison Ramsey

    Aguero(c) Lacazette Jiminez

    Hamer Bennett Hojbjerg AWB

    1FT 0.2 in the bank.

    Trippier ---> Mendy?
    Or
    Save

    1. GreennRed
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Save.

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Or Gomez or VVD. Nice to see some differentials.

  19. ooooo
    8 years, 25 days ago

    rp Changes to this WC team? 0.0itb
    Patricio
    Alonso mendy Robbo Doherty
    Haz Mane Richarlison
    Aguero Arnie Mitrovic

    Button Maddison Duffy Hojberg

    Think the bench is too strong

    1. fantasyxprt11
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Upgrade one of Arnie or Mitro to Laca or Vardy and get Kennedy or Brooka for Maddison?

    2. GreennRed
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Defence is too pricy. Can you go Mendy, Richarlison Mitrovic to Bissaka, Vardy and Sigurdsson?

    3. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Mendy to Trent and Richarlison to Sigurdsson?

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 25 days ago

        No to all the above sorry. Kennedy = trap, discussed elsewhere. AWB = bad fixtures. Sig = improving but a sideways move. Don't think bench is too strong, you will need it.

  20. Urchin
    8 years, 25 days ago

    If any mods around, I can read this article in full. Glitch?

  21. COYS Down Under
    8 years, 25 days ago

    A) Mane + Arnie
    B) Laca + Maddison

    No Pool attackers without going Mane.

    1. Ben the Mee
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Tough one but I'd say A edges it.

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

    3. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

    4. Me Spurs
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A is what I went for

  22. Sharkytect
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Has alonso's downturn coincided with Hazard playing 90 minutes? The article doesn't mention hazard. Is it possible to do comparisons of a player when one of their teammates is either on the pitch or not?

    1. Ruth_NZ
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No, not so much to do with Hazard. More to do with Alonso's being caught out of position for goals conceded to Arsenal and Newcastle, both of which nearly resulted in points being dropped. Since when, Sarri has dialed him back a bit.

      1. Pieterke30
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Can still score a direct FK or a header at the first post on a corner.

        Im keeping for the next four then will reassess

    2. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      he used to be more attacking with hazard in previous years

      its probably sarri's decision to restrict him lil bit

  23. Yankee Toffee
    8 years, 25 days ago

    When to bring in KDB? Or Sterling instead?

    1. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      lets see if there is any positive news on KDb

      as of now, go for sterling

    2. Botman
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Going through the exact same thought process.
      Both would be differentials in terms of ownership.
      Sterling has the potential to bring in those 12+ point hauls.
      But I would say KDB less risk of rotation and at 1.4m cheaper I'm leaning towards him. But I think I'll bring him in after the Spurs game.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        8 years, 25 days ago

        I think KDB should play this gw. Not sure if he'll start tho. I have Silva atm but looking to upgrade. Will keep an eye on Sterling tonight

        1. Yankee Toffee
          8 years, 25 days ago

          David Silva

  24. Da Ge
    8 years, 25 days ago

    current team.. 2FT 1.1ITB
    McCarthy (!) / Hamer
    Laporte / Alonso / Pereira / Bennett / AWB
    Rich / Haz / Fraser (!) / B Silva / Neves
    Kun / Kane / Mitro

    A) Fraser (!) + B Silva -> Masuaku + Mane (To get 1 Pool player + West Ham fixtures) 0.1 itb
    B) Neves + B Silva + Laporte -> Masuaku + Mane + Yedlin (-4) (To get 1 Pool + Newcastle & West Ham fixtures) 0.5 itb

    1. Yankee Toffee
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Kane to Laca
      Bilva to Sterling

      Or just sort out the keeper

    2. jamesterz23
      8 years, 25 days ago

      If you want West Ham fixtures could even do kane to arnie gives you loads of money for the rest of the squad

  25. Pieterke30
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Kenedy has played 20 games for NUFC, and scored 3 goals (in 2 games).

    He’s a trap, isnt he?

    1. Botman
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Would agree with you there

    2. COYS Down Under
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yes 100%.

    3. Positive vibes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yes

    4. Eze Really?
      8 years, 25 days ago

      At 4.9 and scores a point every 20 minutes there is no real risk.

    5. Ruth_NZ
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nonsense. His record (3 goals, 2 assists in 19 starts) is perfectly good for 4.9m.

      What he is, is a bench midfielder that you could occasionally start and that has more attacking potential than most at that price level. If you want him to be Richarlison then he's a trap. But that would be idiotic.

      A more interesting question is to what degree Newcastle will improve now. 5 of their 8 games so far have been against likely top-6 teams. They don't have to face another such game in the next 10 GWs, within which 6 of the 10 fixtures are at home.

    6. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Dead to me after that pathetic penalty vs Cardiff. Rage sold, never again.

  26. Gobigorgohome
    8 years, 25 days ago

    I HATE INTERNATIONAL BREAK SO MUCH

    1. jamesterz23
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Same 🙁

    2. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 25 days ago

      We're over the hump now though 🙂

  27. Holmes
    8 years, 25 days ago

    if someone finishes in top 1k, does that also count as top 10k finish? 😮

    1. Rogue Todd
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yes, though this sounds like a trick question.

      1. Holmes
        8 years, 25 days ago

        i was wondering if finishing in top 1k will allow anyone to join top 1k and top 10k league or not...

    2. Botman
      8 years, 25 days ago

      obviously

    3. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Wow.

  28. Eze Really?
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Give me a clue?
    Dubravka Hamer
    WB Doherty Alonso Robbo Shaw
    Sterling Mane Hazard Fraser Hojb
    Kun Wilson Mitro
    .1 ITB

    Worried about Keeper, Shaw a risk, WB a waste for 5 weeks

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 25 days ago

      AWB to Bennett..

      1. Eze Really?
        8 years, 25 days ago

        No WC. stuck with him I think.

        1. jamesterz23
          8 years, 25 days ago

          I like your team, keeper will be solid has such an easy run and id save transfer this week

          1. Eze Really?
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Nervy 5 mil to spend on a dodgy team though.

    2. Holmes
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Dubravka will do the job for now.

      Defense is fine, just have to get rid of shaw. maybe a WHM defender as it covers Doherty's tough fixtures.

      Attack is g2g.

      1. Eze Really?
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Looking at hammers defender but it can wait for a while yes?
        Dubravka will or will not work. Been there when it hasn't
        Cheers

    3. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Shaw a risk LOL - 100% starts when fit, nice.

      Shaw is a risk of 0 points, i'll agree on that.

      1. Eze Really?
        8 years, 25 days ago

        So nice to hear from you again.
        LOL when a risk of 0 points? Totally lost.

        1. Eden Wizard
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Shaw plays when fit, fact.
          United can't defend, risk of 0 points, also fact.

          1. Eze Really?
            8 years, 25 days ago

            So the LOL? Answer the question. I said Shaw a risk. So he is.
            In class did you do all the talking and never listen? (-

            1. Eden Wizard
              8 years, 25 days ago

              "Shaw is a risk" is generally accepted to mean he is at risk of not starting, you know that.

              No, i was the kid answering all the questions hence, why i'm doing well for myself 🙂

              1. Eze Really?
                8 years, 25 days ago

                Generally accepted by who? Flagged, team poor defensive record. I would love to know what is not a risk.
                Good for you at school though.

  29. jamesterz23
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Long story short been forced to play free hit this week because of an accidental huge points hit. How does it look for this week?

    Dubravka
    Robbo TAA Mendy
    Salah (c) Sterling Richarlison Fraser
    Aguero Mitro King

    4.0 Doherty 4.3 3.9

    If salah is out will swap for haz and bring in laca for king.

    1. Eze Really?
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Same as my side more or less. Would not choose Salah though. Next week maybe.

  30. Eden Wizard
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Christmas trees up already? Oh wait, just international break injuries...