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Battling through traffic, illness and technical glitches, the Scoutcast crew emerge triumphant to discuss the key issues affecting Fantasy Football managers in Gameweek 9 and beyond.

After being stuck in motorway congestion a cold-ridden Az dropped by to join David, Andy and I just in time to answer the community’s questions about why none of us own assets from Arsenal. This is particularly head-scratching given the Gunners have scored more goals than any other side over the last four Gameweeks.

We also shake our heads in disbelief at why so many Fantasy managers are ignoring Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, who is proving to be well worth his premium price tag this term.

Liverpool’s injury list and patchy form of some of their top players ahead of a fine run of games also come under scrutiny.

Elsewhere, David invents ‘the courteous brag’ as he details how he was the only member of the crew not to be entranced by Tottenham’s misfiring striker Harry Kane in Gameweek 8.

Gameweek 9 differentials and clean sheet prospects also get an airing and we finish off with Andy putting the rest of our transfer plans to shame with a typically audacious set of moves.

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  1. zotter
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Weekend predictions cos I’m bored

    Chelsea v United. 1-2
    Bournemouth v Saints. 2-1
    Cardiff v Fulham. 0-2
    City v Burnley. 4-0
    Newcastle v Brighton. 0-2
    West Ham v spurs. 2-3
    Wolves v Watford. 1-0
    Huddersfield v Liverpool 0-3
    Everton v Palace. 3-0
    Arsenal v Leicester. 5-3

    1. NATSTER
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Brave to predict the first Chelsea lost at home. Hope Jose pulls his magic again. 🙂

    2. Warby84
      8 years, 8 days ago

      2-0
      2-1
      1-3
      4-0
      1-1
      0-1
      1-2
      0-4
      2-1
      2-2

      1. zotter
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Wolves lose interesting

        1. Warby84
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Watford will do well this weekend, think Arsenal/Leicester lots of goals but maybe not 8..

    3. Eytexi
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Chelsea v United. 2-0
      Bournemouth v Saints. 2-1
      Cardiff v Fulham. 1-3
      Man City v Burnley. 5-1
      Newcastle v Brighton. 1-0
      West Ham v Spurs. 1-2
      Wolves v Watford. 1-1
      Huddersfield v Liverpool. 0-2
      Everton v Palace. 2-0
      Arsenal v Leicester. 2-2

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

      1-0
      3-1
      1-1
      5-0
      2-1
      1-1
      2-1
      0-3
      2-1
      2-1

    5. Four Hit Wonder
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Chelsea v United 3-0
      Bournemouth v Saints. 0-1
      Cardiff v Fulham. 1-1
      City v Burnley. 4-0
      Newcastle v Brighton. 0-0
      West Ham v Spurs. 1-0
      Wolves v Watford. 0-3
      Huddersfield v Liverpool. 0-1
      Everton v Palace. 2-1
      Arsenal v Leicester. 3-2

    6. caldracula
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd
      Bournemouth 2-1 Southampton
      Cardiff 2-2 Fulham
      Man City 2-0 Burnley
      Newcastle 1-0 Brighton
      W ham 1-2 Tottenham
      Wolves 3-1 Watford
      Huddersfield 0-2 Liverpool

      Haven’t looked at Sunday/Mondays games yet

  2. SKOBassist
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Anybody think Mendy to Doherty and Patricio to Ederson is a good move?

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

      Um no.

    2. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      No. More saves for patricio.

    3. SKOBassist
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Fair enough ha! Tinkering on a WC and considering some moves for Salah

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      There's sideways and then there's that move

    5. SKOBassist
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Cheers guys. Just a random thought while playing with the WC. Didn't see how crazy it sounded until after I posted the Q.

      Onto the next one!

    6. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      no way!

  3. Prison Mike
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Want a Liverpool defender... best move?

    A) Bellerin & Henessey -> Robertson & 4.0

    B) Bellerin -> TAA (Save 1 FT)

    1. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B. TAA will play next two

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B

    3. SKOBassist
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B for now

  4. FFSbet.com
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Is Mendy worth it in 4-3-3 over Maddison in 3-4-3 ?

    So get

    A) Mendy

    B) Maddison

    C) some other mid to 7.1

    1. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      This week easy answer is A. Medium term Madison

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

      Who is Mendy replacing? And, for this week, do you have Richarlison?

  5. zotter
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Wildcard slightly diffferent xi

    Ryan. 4.0
    Robertson. Doherty. Diop. Jonny. Awb
    Sterling. Hazard. Kdb. Mane. 4.3
    Jiminez. Laca. Vardy.

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

      Prefer Aguero to Sterling for the premium City

      1. zotter
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Could switch sterling jiminez to aguero 5.5

      2. zotter
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Kdb is the premium city !!!

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

          Would you cap him?

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Is this one yours or still your brothers

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

        Try again son

  6. royaljoe
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Is going No Aguero on wild card stupid? (Mendy only Man City cover)

    Patrico (4.5 spare GK)
    Robbo,Doherty,Mendy,Alonso (zabaleta)
    Hazard,Richarlsion,Salah(C),Kenedy (maddison)
    Mitrovic,Vardy(joselu)

    Also what think of WC team?
    any changes?!

    1. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      for me too many players from mid range teams. Only two captain choices. And one out of form

    2. Numb
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I’d personally want Man City attack, probably either Sterling or Aguero (or even both). KDB might be a good option but too soon perhaps.

    3. Eytexi
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Where on earth has all your money gone? Big no from me.

      1. royaljoe
        8 years, 8 days ago

        that's all my money gone. 102m team value

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

      It's stupid if you don't have Sterling instead.

    5. Old Wulfrunian
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Mendy+Maddison+Vardy->Bennett+Sterling+Arnie?

    6. adityafialok
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I am going Aguero-less on my WC too.....though getting Sterling in

  7. el polako
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Would you bench Alonso this week in order to play Maddison & Schurrle ?
    Never considerd it until today and intrested in others opinions.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I'd play Alonso over Maddison

    2. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Play Alonso over Madison. Schurrle first choice

      1. Eytexi
        8 years, 8 days ago

        This

  8. Optic1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Quick poll from the community please... Completing my WC.

    A) Robertson + Jiminez

    B) TAA + Mitrovic

    Cheers all.

    1. zotter
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B

    2. Eytexi
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B

    3. el polako
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B but need to be sure that TAA is still Klopp's 1st choice RB.
      He did have a stinker against Napoli and was benched after, is either rest or...

      1. Optic1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers all. Yes B is the current plan. For those reasons on TAA I'm contemplating.

        That said, I should have a decent enough cover at the back (all playing) and although it's not an ideal use of a future transfer, I could always swap him out for Gomez/Clyne if either become 1st choice.

        Cheers

    4. adityafialok
      8 years, 8 days ago

      B

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Is Arnautovic’s ongoing knee issue putting you off getting him into your squads?

    1. Eytexi
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Not at all

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      A little. Also him playing Spurs

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Yep.

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I'm not getting him until GW11 anyway, so will monitor.

  10. wedgec
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Dunk looks like he could drop to 4.3m. A good option at that price? He was a monster in the opposition box last season - what's changed?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Monster in his own goal too

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Great option at that price.

  11. Champions united
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Now mane is in doubt

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Dial up?

  12. adityafialok
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Hi! This is my first season on the FFS site as a member....and my first post as well!

    here's my WC team....send me your thoughts on how i can improve...thanks

    Ryan, Button
    Robertson, Mendy, Maguire, Doherty, Bennett
    Hazard, Sterling,Mane, Fraser, Masuaku
    Vardy, Mitrovic, Wilson

    1.2 Mn. ITB.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      The only pick I don't like is Maguire as I think he is overpriced and the full backs are more attacking
      But it's a good WC

      1. adityafialok
        8 years, 8 days ago

        This season so far, Maguire has come up with one big (10+ points) haul every 4 games, eventhough he has had a lot fewr clean sheets than some of the fullbacks.

        My rationale is that with the fixtures easing out, he is a good punt as opposed to some of the more expensive fullbacks. But yeah, see your point of him being overpriced for what he delivers....

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

      It's alright if you feel like Sterling and Mane are captain options

    3. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Wilson to Murray or Fraser to Richarlison/Maddison.

      One of them can ride the bad fixtures coming but I think a double up on a WC is a bit risky. I currently own both but I'm only keeping Wilson on a WC.

      1. adityafialok
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Great point...agree completely....gonna get Fraser out for Brooks/ Hughes, and use excess cash to upgrade attackers/mids...Thanks!

        1. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 7 days ago

          No worries chap.

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Maybe Maguire to TAA or Gomez?

    5. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I wouldn't leave that money in the bank unless you have a plan for it soon. Mane and Fraser doubts, don't like Maguire.

      1. adityafialok
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Plan is to get Arni for Wilson after 2 GWs for 0.7 Mn more.....very nervous about both Mane and Fraser as of now....hope they both play! But yeah....if the conferences are not positive, then might look at alternatives...any suggestions?

    6. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      And this is why you should ask

      Everyone wants you to wildcard to their team

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Shouldn't*

  13. Champions united
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Now mane is in doubt
    and now I Cant take a risk by saving FT so selling kane

    1.Kane+fraser>salah+ jimmez(can have both salah and mane)
    2.Kane+mane>salah+laca

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Salah is a doubt too
      So surely that's still taking a risk

  14. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Would Shaq be worth a punt if Mane out?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Possibly
      Although Salah studge Bobby is possible

      If Salah is out too he's a definite

    2. wedgec
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Don't think mane will be out for long (if at all) so no.

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      If Mane is out, Sturridge could play with Firmino on the left and Salah on the right. I would expect Shaqiri to start though with Salah through the middle

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

      Given even just the next two fixtures I think so

    5. el polako
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Good Shaq always worth a punt.

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        But Bad Shaq his alter ego is to be avoided

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Lol

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 8 days ago

            Aka Harvey Dent

    6. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Na, might only be one game and suspect Liverpool won’t be going goal crazy this weekend.

    7. FPL Forward Thinker
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I think Salah Sturridge Firmino if usual front line doesn’t play

  15. flipthebuzzard
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Need some differencials to make some lost ground, sitting 3rd begind strong leader.....

    Any love for Son at all....?

    His underlying stats any good?

    1. Hooky
      8 years, 8 days ago

      No love. Any other options?

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      No.
      Too early for differentials anyway. Just hang in there and wait for the endgame last 10 weeks when the damage is done

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

      I tried him as a one week punt last week and regretted it... He's not at his best.

    4. flipthebuzzard
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Hmmm, i thought as much...

      Thanks all, will get the thinking cap back on 🙂

    5. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Murray could be a good pick. In a few weeks one of the WH new boys could also be a good shout as a diff.

      1. Hooky
        8 years, 8 days ago

        I like Murray for their home games but although their fixtures are nice 3 of the next 4 are away.

        1. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          True. I guess if it was that obvious though it wouldn't be a diff pick.

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

      I got him two weeks ago he can stay for hammers game but on the chopping block after that.
      Not going to take a hit to get rid but he will be gone soon

  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Ederson
    Robertson- Alonso - Trippier
    Richarlison - Hazard (c) - Mane - Maddison
    Arnie - Aguero - Mitro
    ———————————————————-
    Hamer: Fraser, AWB, Bennett

    Anyone reckon it's worth doing Mane + Trippier >. TAA + Sterling?

    Appreciate any input here lads 🙂

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Aguero (c)*

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      8 years, 8 days ago

      It's a risk.Only if you have 2ft.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        8 years, 8 days ago

        I guess, but Sterling on hot form, Mane four blanks in a row and a doubt, had enough of him.

    3. Jules Rimet
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Yes! Even for -4.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        8 years, 8 days ago

        it would indeed be for a -4. You seem very confident and assured of these moves? haha 🙂

        1. Jules Rimet
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Yes because we have the same team bar goalies and arnie (i have ings) and I just did Aguero+Sterling in for Kane+Mane for -4.
          Doublepool defence.
          Doublecity attack.
          🙂

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            8 years, 8 days ago

            ahhh ok cool haha, yeah those are nice smart moves in my opinion, and offloads all the headache of waiting 'blank' Mane news as well. Reckon double pool defence is definitely worth it, and City are always potent in attack.
            Think i'll do these moves, cheers man.

  17. Rash
    8 years, 8 days ago

    It's really annoying that I've been patient and kept Mané and salah through the tough fixtures and now they are both doubts!

    Kane Mane to aguero sterling -4? Or too knee-jerky

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Same, but keeping as I can't see them both missing for Cardiff and I would kick my self, so I will ride out my luck but will strengthen my bench with a cheap Newcastle defender ( Yedlin ) to hopefully cover points....

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      8 years, 8 days ago

      liking those moves

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Maybe with you not owning any city attack

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Or just Kane to Aguero for FT

        1. Rash
          8 years, 8 days ago

          That was my initial plan but my bench ain't great this week. Plus I'd rather have sterling.

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 8 days ago

            Whats your bench?

    4. Jules Rimet
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Did those two earlier today.

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

    So what's the chances of Mane playing if he has had hand surgery?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Looking less likely.
      Why risk him?

    2. Where has all the rum gone?
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Depends if its a day surgery, these are done in an hour or 2

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Nobody knows yet

    4. XabiAlonso
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I wouldn't play him if I was klopp I'd say no chance

  19. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Possible WC needed

    Ederson Stek
    Roberson Mendy Boly WB Kabasele**
    Salah* Mane* Fraser* Rich Neves
    Kane Zaha* King
    1ft 0.2itb

    ****en IB!!

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      All but one of those will probably still play

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Hope so

    2. Eytexi
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Zaha to Arnie/Mitrovic needs doing imo, and if Mane is looking unlikely I'd consider a -4 to do Mane to Hazard/Sterling. Wildcard would sort a lot of problems but not sure it's anything you cant fix with a -4 this week and a few smart transfers.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Would love Mane to Haz but not enough itb.
        Considering Kane+Mane > Laca/Auba+Sterling-4

        1. Eytexi
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Don't think getting Kane out is the priority for this week, but could pay off. I'd focus on Mane out if injured and then fixing Zaha or Kabasele. Kane out next week if everything else settles down injury wise. Just opinion, good luck 🙂

  20. Egg noodle
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Scouts could you please implement something that highlights all responses from the thread starter.

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Q has been passed on Bakra

      1. Egg noodle
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks

  21. CobraKai
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Best Midfielder for under 6.5?

    Current midfield:

    Hazard Milner* Maddison H0jberg Richarlison

    1. XabiAlonso
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I would prefer a defender like Alonso Robertson or Mendy over any of the similar priced mids

      1. dbeck
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Agree with this, Fraser or knockert are perhaps worth checking out. I’d even perfer a 6.5 attacker also, Wilson/king or Murray

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Fraser is the template answer I guess, though Stanislas could be a little more exciting if he starts getting starts.
      Knockaert perhaps with those fixtures.
      Preseason favourite Jota may realise his potential soon.
      Pereyra has gone quiet recently, but quite nice fixtures 9-12.
      Schürrle or Gudmundsson could be options.
      Pedro now back I think, though likely to be 90-100 mins every 2 games.
      Basically anyone other than Walcott and you'll be fine 😆

      1. CobraKai
        8 years, 8 days ago

        cheers

  22. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Can someone save me the hassle of checking and tell me which GW the next IB is after?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      And who is going to price rise tonight while you are at it
      TIA

      1. Egg noodle
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Lacazette Maddison Doherty Monreal all close

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          8 years, 8 days ago

          I was hestimg

          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            8 years, 8 days ago

            Oh for GOODNESS SAKE
            Joking *

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      GW 12

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks mate.

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          No worries

    3. Pieterke30
      8 years, 8 days ago

      4 GWs. Then intl break. As always between August and mid-November

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Too soon

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Why so soon.
          Blooming international breaks

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 8 days ago

            This place might not last another IB

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

              Imagine what it will be like from next season with the winter break.

              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                8 years, 8 days ago

                Already do. It keeps me awake at night

                1. Eden Wizard
                  8 years, 8 days ago

                  Thought I kept you awake at night

                  1. internal error
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    8 years, 8 days ago

                    Sorry, you're not my type

        2. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Any time before season's end would be too soon.

  23. dbeck
    8 years, 8 days ago

    My budget doesn’t stretch to alonso or azpi. Are Kepa or luiz decent options or am I best shopping at another team?

    Is it ok not to have Chelsea def cover?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Yeah i think Luiz/Kepa decent.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      It's fine to not have them, their defence has been ok, but no more than that
      Kepa or luiz aren't bad options either

      1. dbeck
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers, so they seem ok options but are they around 1m better than Patrico, Doherty, Yedlin, Duffy or Chilwell?

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Doherty and Pat- no
          The rest- probably

        2. Eytexi
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Probably not, fixtures arent particularly special either. But then again i say that as an Alonso owner.

          1. dbeck
            8 years, 8 days ago

            Alonso is an interesting one. I’m an owner but likely to ditch this week on my wc. I had him all of last season so feel like we have a bond

            1. Eytexi
              8 years, 8 days ago

              I dont think he's essential considering stats decline over past 4 but im not gonna ship him out considering i need transfers elsewhere and he's never gonna be a bad choice.

  24. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
    8 years, 8 days ago

    A lot of talk about Sterling, but no mentions of the fact he could easily be rotated against Burnley - is nobody else concerned? (I am an owner)

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Yes I would be concerned but he has started all but 1 match.

      1. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
        8 years, 8 days ago

        which is exactly why he'll get a rest in my opinion, annoyingly.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      It's pe
      Does it even need saying

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Pep*

    3. jtreble
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Non-owner. Sure, but most of the manager's that own Sterling accept that.

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

      Big concern- has been discussed on here quite a bit

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Not forgetting he played 180 mins for England and City have CL midweek.....DSilva and others didn't kick a ball....

        1. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
          8 years, 8 days ago

          I guess the saving grace is, Sterling off the bench against a tired and already defeated Burnley could still inflict a lot of damage in 20 minutes..

    5. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Seems to happen in waves. Lots of Sterling talk, then lots of Pep rotation talk, then....

    6. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      That’s right! Would not consider a player played both games during IB with CL games coming up.

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        I bet your team is full of them

        1. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Yes, Robertson and Kane but I think they are quite safe. Kane never rest and Robertson will get rested in midweek..

  25. jtreble
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Non-owner. Sure, but most of the manager's that own Sterling accept that.

  26. Feeling_blue
    8 years, 8 days ago

    I have 2 FT and 0.6m ITB. Beat replacement for Kane and zaha:

    A. Sterling + Jimenez
    B. KDB + Mitrovic
    C. Salah + Jimenez + TAA/ Doherty (for Alonso) (-4)

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Kane and zaha to Salah and Jiminez?
      Would love to see you do that

    2. Feeling_blue
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Oops auto corrected Mane to kane!

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        A then

  27. maurorodi00
    8 years, 8 days ago

    hello guys im thinking to for captaincy,,, aguero , wilson , hazard salah or robertson ?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Fresh rested nailed Aguero

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Wilson is too risky IMO. Aguero will be the most popular option so it could really hurt your rank if you opt for someone else.

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

      Aguero. Rested. Best PL striker. Best PL attack. Very plum home fixture.

      1. Pieterke30
        8 years, 8 days ago

        60 minutes.

        But yeah.

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

          Maybe he will give him a bit longer if the knock has healed. But yeah the 60 mins are annoying.

        2. Wheyyyy
          8 years, 8 days ago

          GW2 - 75 minutes = 20 points (3 goals, 1 assist)
          GW5 - 53 minutes = 7 points (2 assists)
          GW6 - 60 minutes = 6 points (1 goal)
          GW7 - 65 minutes = 8 points (1 goal)

          GW9 - ?

    4. Hooky
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Kun. He's had a nice rest and is home to Burnley

      1. maurorodi00
        8 years, 8 days ago

        i was thinking to go with robertson he will definetly earn a clean sheet so is 12 points for sure

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

          There are no definite clean sheets in PL. That's dangerous thinking.

        2. Hooky
          8 years, 8 days ago

          We all thought that when Chelsea were home to Cardiff..

  28. Wetdream
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    I'm a Mane owner and was going to monitor for the next 2 and dump for Kdb/Sterling if he continued to under perform.I may just do it this week with him being such a doubt.Would leave me without Liverpool attack but double City.Thoughts ?

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 days ago

      If Salah's out don't think I'll replace him with Mane.

    2. BUZZBOMB ♡
      8 years, 8 days ago

      If there's confirmation Salah is out then Bobby could come in with 2FTs this week and WC in hand, its simple that way for me.

      That said, if Mane and Salah are out, everyone misses out on the plum HUD, its not just me so nothing lost by holding other than points foregone on alternatives so may keep with even plummier CAR around the corner.

  29. vanillasky639
    8 years, 8 days ago

    better defensive duo?

    a) alison + doherty
    b) patricio + VVD

    1. dbeck
      8 years, 8 days ago

      A

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      A. Vvd might be rested because of his rib injury

  30. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 8 days ago

    Would Kane+Mane > Laca/Auba+ Sterling -4 be insane?

    Can't afford straight Mane to Sterling

    Waiting on mane news of course.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      8 years, 8 days ago

      I owned auba for 5 weeks
      It wasn't fun times

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Not insane. I prefer Laca over Auba. Do you own Aguero?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        8 years, 8 days ago

        I do.
        I had Aguero Auba
        Got an assist every so often
        Trouble is as soon as Laca goes off and he gets 20mins up front he smashes it

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Afraid not.
        Might just do Kane to Kun(c)

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Thats what im doing. Boring but safe

          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 8 days ago

            Yeah exactly

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

      I'm weighing up something similar as I also can't afford Mane to Sterling without a hit.
      The hit is putting me off though.
      Can you do Kane to Aguero(c) and rely on your bench? Mane will be very useful for GW10.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        I may just do this myself

    4. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 days ago

      Wouldn't be fun if Sterling gets rotated.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 8 days ago

        Seeing this kind of post more frequently as of today. Funny how the closer to deadline we get, the more the doubt builds up

        1. MTPockets
          8 years, 8 days ago

          Considering him myself, but with KDB back there are 3 spots and Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Bernardo, Silva to fill them.