Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 36 – Sunday

Sergio Aguero runs riot at the Etihad and condemns QPR to Championship football next season. David Silva and Aleksandar Kolarov also serve up double-figure hauls as Manuel Pellegrini’s side turn in their best display of the campaign. Elsewhere, Chelsea and Liverpool play out a 1-1 draw at the Bridge, with captains John Terry and Steven Gerrard grabbing a goal apiece.

Aguero hat-trick delivers final blow to R’s

Manchester City put six unanswered goals past Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad, consigning the London club to relegation after a single campaign in the top-flight. Sergio Aguero stole the headlines by virtue of a hat-trick and two assists, racking up a 23-point haul to move into second spot in the overall Fantasy Premier League (FPL) standings behind Eden Hazard. Meanwhile, a converted free-kick from Aleksandar Kolarov and tap-ins from James Milner and David Silva capped off the hosts’ scoring.

Aguero now has eight goals in five and has netted in five consecutive matches as a result of City’s move to a lone striker system. The Argentine has executed five more shots inside the box (16) than any other forward in the last four Gameweeks, with four more shots on target (10) than next best Harry Kane (ten). A trip to Swansea (one shut-out in five) and a visit from Southampton (no clean sheet in six road matches) look set to continue Aguero’s remarkable scoring spree.

Silva’s 20% ownership were richly rewarded for retaining his services in spite of Chelsea and Liverpool’s recent double Gameweek, with the Spanish playmaker notching one goal, two assists and a couple of bonus points en route to the joint-highest points tally (16) of any midfielder so far this round.

Those managers who plumped for Kolarov off the back of our differential recommendation in Gameweek 34 enjoyed further attacking returns from the marauding Serb. City’s expansive full-back boasts two goals, one assist and three clean sheets in five, boosting his average score across the last four to a whopping 9.5 points per appearance, with his form looking likely to keep Gael Clichy on the bench.

Terry header secures draw amid rotation

Blues boss Jose Mourinho named five changes for their 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with Kurt Zouma, Filipe Luis, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mikel and Loic Remy coming in for Gary Cahill, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nemanja Matic, Juan Cuadrado and Didier Drogba. In his post-match interviews, Mourinho revealed plans to retain Loftus-Cheek in the side for their West Brom trip while also handing starts to academy players Nathan Ake and Izzy Brown. Although the Portuguese boss insisted his first team will return for their home clash against Sunderland on the final day, his admission that Cesc Fabregas, Eden Hazard and Willian have “played too much” places serious doubts over their minutes for Gameweek 37.

John Terry scored his second goal in three starts, netting the opener from a Cesc Fabregas corner. The Chelsea captain now sits second in the FPL defender rankings with a total score of 176, just two points shy of Branislav Ivanovic’s tally. While the Baggies encounter is somewhat of an unknown quantity in light of the planned squad rotation, the Black Cats tie could well harvest another clean sheet for the Blues rearguard, considering the Wearsiders possess the second-worst offence (30 goals scored) in the league.

Gerrard delivers parting message to Blues

The Reds’ draw at Chelsea effectively ended their slim hopes of mounting a late charge for the Champions League berths. Brendan Rodgers’ men were buoyed by a headed equaliser from the talismanic Steven Gerrard just before the break but failed to test Thibaut Courtois with any regularity, only fashioning four shots on target throughout the encounter.

Gerrard has now netted in each of the last two Gameweeks and looks a certain starter for the final couple of matches as he brings the curtain down on his Liverpool career. With upcoming opponents Palace and Stoke far from convincing at the back, the Reds skipper could prove a canny differential for those who are already fully stocked upon Arsenal’s assets and have no other pressing transfers.

Raheem Sterling lays claim to solitary goal in 10 Gameweeks after drawing a blank for four successive matches. The Jamaican-born winger mustered just six shots in his previous four starts, as compared to Philippe Coutinho’s 22 attempts on goal. As such, one would expect a further surge of transfers out for Sterling in the wake of 150,000 managers cashing in last week.

With top four now out of sight for Liverpool, investors in their squad will be mindful of a downturn in form of the like that’s befallen Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton. Nonetheless, managers that snapped up Reds defenders for their double Gameweek 34 may fancy their chances of a clean sheet when they welcome Palace to Anfield next weekend, given that the Eagles have scored one goal in their last four outings.

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  1. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hello Guys already looking forward to next season.. for peeps here who support a Premier League team here , Can I ask realistically which players u would like to see at your club next season..

    For me :
    Arsenal : Reus, Schneiderlin

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't think Reus is realistic. Think he'll stay at Dortmund but, even if he did leave, he wouldn't go to Arsenal.

      1. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        i would like to differ , Barcelona is not in the market and having already signed Depay , Man Utd will probably not place a bid . Competition is realistically with Man City and PSG .. A lot of Germans at Arsenal

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        if they can sign Ozil and Sanchez, they can sign Reus. The caution is with his injury record

    2. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool: Kondogbia, Lacazette & Montoya

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Lacazette is a great shout. Perfect for the Prem

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Everton: Any centre back. Anyone. Please.

    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea can upto 130mm pounds on transfers this summer apparently after FFP calculations. Assuming we spend 75% of that, I hope we get

      Koke
      Griezman/Stones

      In a dream world, Bale and Varane.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        And if you need more money then you can just sell some of the youth.

        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Why sell our youth now when they'll be triple the price in 5 years? 😉

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Not necessarily true, I bet there are some you could sell on the basis of potential who actually never become world class players.

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bale will stay at Real going on sources associated with Real/Bale.
        Is that figure based on selling the likes of Oscar, Luis, etc?

        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Nope. Without selling anyone.

    5. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you want Reus? That's not the kind of player Arsenal needs. You should want Schneiderlin, Hummels and Cavani - all realistic targets, imo

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Has anyone seen Cavani play well since he left Napoli?

        1. johnbarnes
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He just scored a hattrick this week-end :D. He's a beast of a striker, the PSG setup is not good for him, and there's lack of confidence in him in Paris. He's probably going to Juventus next season, where he'll silence all the doubters.

          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Has he? Haha, I should have done my research before commenting.

          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            He will stay cause the Swede will get kicked out.

        2. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Nope, Higuain would be better.

          1. Djerbil
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Higuain still having his medical

      2. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wenger has said "not in the market for CB" as Chambers will be playing there long-term.

        also Reus is more suited to the Arsenal style than Cavani

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm overjoyed at having three CB's that I forget that four are really required.

          1. Djerbil
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            hello Koscielny , Mertasacker , Paulista and Chambers

        2. johnbarnes
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Well if that's not one of the stupidest things Wenger has ever said...Chambers is a liability right now, he can't possibly man the Arsenal backline.

        3. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Vintage Wenger that, will he never learn?

          1. Djerbil
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            do people forget Arsenal bought a CB for 15m 4 months back

            1. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              That's still not enough. Chambers is not ready for a title winning team, and Mertesacker isn't getting any younger. Wenger should be building depth in all areas; this "that's enough" attitude is the reason Arsenal haven't won, or even really threatened to win, the league for a decade.

              1. Doolittle
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I do agree though that, if they are unable for some reason to strengthen in 3 positions, their priorities should be a DM and a striker.

          2. johnbarnes
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            just overjoyed to be 'consistent' w/o actually winning anything. (and the FA cup is minor, don't fool yourselves).

            1. Djerbil
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              u support which club?? Liverpool??

              1. johnbarnes
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I am John Barnes. Look up what I've won back in the days.

                1. Djerbil
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  u won the League twice
                  and the Minor Trophy 3 times

                  1. johnbarnes
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    it wasn't a minor trophy back then. It is now.

                    1. Djerbil
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      😆

                  2. johnbarnes
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    Are you srsly saying you would rather win the FA cup than the PL or - oh my - the Champions League?

                    1. Djerbil
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      no but it is where the club is at..

                      2nd/3rd best in the Country and probably just about in Top 10 in Europe.

                      1. johnbarnes
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 1 month ago

                        hmm, don't know if a club that hasn't come out of the second round of the CL in 7 years can call himself "top 10" in Europe...but I'd make the same comments if I had gone through what you Arsenal fans have gone through in the past 10 years.

    6. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Man United: Hummels, Vidal or Strootman or Gundogan

      1. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gundogan has been awful for months.

        Hummels really isn't all that he is made out to be. Most Bundesliga 'experts' laugh at the idea of him being Utd's defensive saviour.

    7. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      personally think Reus is not realistic for Arsenal, though if the player doesn't have a market elsewhere, anything is possible. Either way, doubt Arsenal really need a player in that position. Schneiderlin, on the other hand, is plausible.

      IMHO:

      Chelsea: Pogba (seems very, very difficult though, as he'd most likely sign for Barcelona) or Koke; Varane/Stones; Coentrao (if Luis departs); and a second-choice striker.

    8. No Pirlo No Party
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal

      IN - Schneiderlin, Cech
      OUT - Arteta, Flamini, Campbell, Podolski, Diaby, Rosicky, Szczesny

      Leaving a very strong squad with competition in all positions.

      Cech/Ospina
      Debuchy/Bellerin - Mert/Chambers - Gabriel/Koscielny - Monreal/Gibbs
      Ox/Walcott - Coquelin/Schneiderlin - Ramsey/Wilshere - Sanchez
      Ozil/Cazorla
      Giroud/Welbeck

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        really cant see chelsea selling cech to arsenal

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You'll need to add a top forward to that squad.

    9. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Newcastle

      Anyone....

  2. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    "and tap-ins from James Milner and David Silva"

    Silva rounded the keeper and then had to hold off on his shot for a split second to avoid a defender!!

    🙂

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      did you see the Memphis Depay free kick tap in from 35 yrds, that he scored yesterday?

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Haha! 🙂

        That boys a beast! Cant wait to see him in the Prem next season.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So a tap in for David Silva then. Come on, he can do so much better.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        His little Spanish feet have worked hard this season - don't be to harsh 😉

  3. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So for DGW37 I currently have:

    Ospina (mun, SUN)

    PvA (LEI, ars), Bertrand (AVL), Terry (wba)

    Silva (swa), Henderson (CRY), ***, ***

    Aguero (swa), Kane (HUL), ***

    Bench: Krul (qpr), Schlupp (sun), Puncheon (liv), Dawson (CHE)

    Will be making 2 transfers to bring in 2 Arsenal player, but which do you think will be a more effective trio of players for the remaining spaces:

    A) Cazorla (mun, SUN), Hazard (wba) and Giroud (mun, SUN) (Sterling and Benteke out) (Sterling and Benteke out)

    B) Sterling (CRY), Ramsey (mun, SUN) and Giroud (mun, SUN) (Hazard and Benteke out) (Hazard and Benteke out)

    C) Cazorla (mun, SUN), Sanchez (mun, SUN) and Benteke (sou) (Sterling and Hazard out) (Sterling and Hazard out)

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So you currently have Sterling Hazard and Benteke.
      Of these I will get rid of Sterling and hazard. So C sounds good.

  4. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Silva joined the elite club of players who avg 6 ppg this weekend...good stuff.

    Aguero 6.6
    Sanchez 6.4
    Hazard 6.2
    Silva 6.0

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got rid of Silva for Sterling dgw.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Fortunately I dodged that bullet.

  5. Community article of the month vote - April
    J0E
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Community Article of the month vote - April.

    Please do take a moment to have a look through April's community articles and mention your favourite in the comment section in this hot topic.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/community-submissions/

    The winner gets a £20 Amazon voucher.

    Here are some reminders

    Ruth NZ's look at the midtable malaise and his take on Aguero's changing form
    Gussy's article about getting a high rank without every watching a match
    The Serjeant's take on Fabregas's declining form
    The Puntmaster's weekly differentials
    Jaffalicious's updated look at Arsenal's attacking options.
    JK's look at replacing Austin
    AZ-s quartet of best budget midfielders.
    Matthew 1991's gameweek preview

    Cheers

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think there can only be one really, it was written by you.

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The Simon Humber one? That was in May. I tend to exclude anything I've done as it's good to give the community writers a shot at the voucher.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And you're already claiming the Ferrari against FFS anyway.....

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      FFS Uefa Cricket World Cup 😉

      I quite liked Gussy - Not watching football article too.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Might write an article about the loss of emoticons and win May.

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Does your tribute to Simon count?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        See above. That was in May.

      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ah it was May, don't worry.

        Ruth's midfield one.

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I think it was mid-table actually. Your post confused me 😛

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Quite right - have ammended.

    4. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'll save my vote until I see the Arsenal match. That will depend whether I vote for Jaffa or not 🙂

    5. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I enjoyed Gussy's the best - not helpful in any way but an enjoyable read.

      1. Patch
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Me too. It left the biggest impression on me, despite not including any insightful analysis. Gussy gets my vote.

    6. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Do the cricket World Cup ones count. If so I'll vote for that.

    7. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I vote for Beric's Message from Doosra, and his regular updates on Doosra's progress. Great to have him back!

    8. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jaffalicious' article and analysis, top end work and subsequently made my WC ten times easier in terms of which Gunners to pick.

    9. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going to close voting at 10am on Thursday so plenty of time to vote for your favourite community article of the month - April.

  6. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Loftus Cheek off, Matic on. Wow, what a Chelsea team. It's already improved for next season.

  7. Coldplay
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I know it sounds ridiculous but Cleverly anyone? Got 3 in his last 3. He's like the new Gareth Barry.

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      FTFY

      I know it sounds foolish but Cleverly anyone?

    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      nah

  8. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Both Fab and Haz to get rested this GW?

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it.

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Judging by the other replies, it appears I may be wrong.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Im just going on what Mourinho said. Its in the article.

          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            That'll teach me for not reading the article first.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Unfortunately looks like it, make sure you've got a good 1st sub. Philips for me.

    4. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      probably.

  9. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys need some advice here pls.

    Courtois
    Terry Pva Toby Bellerin
    Ozil Alexis Henderson Hazard
    Aguero Kane

    Krul Lescott Vardy Boyd.

    2 fts No idea what to do with them ?

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haz to Silva

      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. Was thinking of bringing in pants and Silva for courtois and hazard

  10. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Folks, what are Hazard owners doing then?

    Keeping or selling?

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking about selling for Sanchez. There's no one else who I would sell Haz for.

      1. johnbarnes
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        this

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping for fear of a deadly performance vs S'land

      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would you start or bench him tho?

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Start obviously just in case

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely getting rid.

    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'll be keeping. As I already have Ozil and Sanchez, there's no one I particularly want to sell him for (especially as it would be for a hit).

      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yea its true,can't see anyone to swap him with

    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      keeping and selling fabregas

    6. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Really not sure.

      Potentially keeping knowing that he will probably be rested v West Brom. Might sell him instead of Silva to make way for Giroud.

    7. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I sold already.

      The way I see it he is highly likely to get rested and with only one other game left the only reason to keep is if you can afford all your arsenal including Sanchez another way and have a quality replacement to come in for him

      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This is my situation

        Ospina
        Terry Fonte PVA
        Hazard Sanchez Hendo Silva
        Kane Aguero Giroud
        Subs- Myhil Schlupp Boyd Bruce

        If Haz didnt play then i would have Schlupp to come in. Not the worst but still not sure

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          How are you getting your third arsenal?

          I'd do haz > Ramsey / caz / Ozil

          1. Tinmen
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I have 3 Arsenal
            Ospina Sanchez Giroud

    8. Penang Sandman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      keep, i have better options.

      Still. Own. Sterling.

      1. Penang Sandman
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        alright, not anymore.

  11. boc610
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    the Chelsea -Liverpool game nicely summed up just how bad the officiating has been this season. I think its been the worst since the Premier league started.Refs bottling it because its the first minute of the game, missing horror tackles, and even sending off the wrong players. that was embarrassing from mariner yesterday. he was wandering around the pitch like a grandad who forgot to take his medication. wrong cards, wrong player, an absolute shambles. didnt even wave play on for the Fabregas tackle! so technically he hadnt even given a foul for what could be the worst challenge of the season. he just winged it from the get go. And to top it all off doesnt have the guts to send him off for what is the most nailed on yellow card offence in football, tugging a players shirt.I can only assume the jose factor played a part hear. he didnt want to spoil Chelseas day. Fab off would have meant Liverpool probably would have won that game and still been in with a shout of a chance for fourth, albeit a small one. These are highly paid , well trained professionalls and should not be making mistakes like this.

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      My eyes!!

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        apologies for not adding to the mounting pile of anodyne RMT's or is "Hazard going to be rested?' posts.....'

        1. mojoindojo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          🙂 Sorry you have a valid argument. Its just the formatting I was complaining about.

  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I am sure it has been asked a million times so I am sorry in advance but who are the likely candidates to be replaced in the Chelsea team, maybe a hot-topic should be setup as I'm sure it will also be asked a billion times.

    1. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cesc, Will.I.An and Hazard

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      See below

    3. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Ivan too, I'd reckon.

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well its in the article for a start.

    5. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well if I was Mourinho it'd be Hazard for sure. It's not about players needing, or not needing, a rest...it's about Mourinho wanting to look at his other options. I would want to explore a "what if" for Hazard's position....Wouldn't you?

  13. LOCO ABREU
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What position do Loftus-Cheek, Ake and Brown play? Loftus-Cheek is a deep mid i think.

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ah snap, see below

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      DM
      LB/CM
      AM/ST

    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i asked earlier and told that ake can play cetral mid and left back (he will probably play in the center as luis looks set to play again) and brown in hazard's position

      i thknk hazard will have a cameo the best and cesc will play as i cannot think who else could play behind the striker...

    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      thanks guys

    5. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think The Bull Costa was spot on before with the exception of Fab...

      Cech
      Ivan, Ake, Terry, Luiz
      Loftus, Obi
      Brown, Fab, Cuadrado
      Remy

      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ake doesn't play CB.

        1. Doctor X
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He does.

          1. Elniñorules
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Doesn't really have the build to play CB.

            CDM/LB/CM is where he's been playing all his career.

  14. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ake and Brown of Chelsea.. What position do they play and who could they replace at WBA this weekend? Currently I have Hazard and Ivan

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Above

  15. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Loftus cheek start again?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Double Up above

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Oh he has to. He is the outstanding player from the youth system. I was at the game yesterday and he is spectacular.

  16. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hows this looking lads? Have 1 Ft. Any changes needed or save FT?

    panti
    bellerin pva terry toby
    hazard silva ozil sanchez
    kane kun

    krul albrighton cawson murray

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Get Wickham/Defoe in for Murray.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        and bench Toby

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I would have but no funds. Worth a hit? cheers

          1. mojoindojo
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            No. Play Albie instead of toby then.

  17. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Could Azpi play RB and Luis play LB this week?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Could happen but I don't see it.

    2. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      it might happen, I reckon Ivan rests. All the starters will come back for the last game at home though.

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      . Ivan will play the remaining games

    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm certain Ivan and Terry will play the remaining games.

    5. Penang Sandman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ivan dont do benches

  18. All about the galacticos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For the DGW,
    Is it worth getting Benteke out for a Sunderland striker for -4?
    And if so which Sunderland striker?
    And so DGW madness begins.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    3. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      my thoughts too,
      thanks chaps, that's pretty conclusive.
      I'm struggling to resist the DGW trigger happy transfer urges!

  19. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So it's likely to be Matic and Cheek in the pivot, with Brown, Willian and Cuadrado behind?

    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *ahead

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      See above

    3. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      s/thing like that, but Willian probably rests too

    4. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      can brown play upfront?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yes he can.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Matic will have another rest, and Mikel play, but probably not.

  20. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My rival that is 22 points behind me has Ozil, Gomez and Giroud as differentials:

    Best move for me?

    A) Clyne -> Koscielny
    B) Clyne -> Koscielny, Alderweireld -> PvA (-4)
    C) Kane -> Giroud, Henderson -> Albrighton (5th midfielder) (-4)
    D) Hazard -> Ozil
    E) Kane -> Giroud, Henderson -> Gomez, Clyne -> PvA (-8)

    The last option will cover 2 of my rivals differentials and give me 6 DGWers..

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D would do

    2. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D

  21. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What you reckon guys, should i get PVA or save ft and play Schlupp?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      id get PvA

    2. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      get him in. Double digit returns imminent.

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Get PVA if it's for free.

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What would you save the FT for?

      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        2 punts/differential for the final week to push me into the 1k possibly

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I think Pva is worthy of your transfer.

        2. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Having PVA could push you into the top 1k.

  22. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Larsson, Giroud, Clyne

    B) Hazard/Silva, Vardy, Koscielny +4

    ?

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B with Silva.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          +1

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Oops. B will actually mean both stay.

        A would mean having to get rid of one.

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Still B I think.

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah that's probably safest. My only worry is rivals having Giroud. Not sure I'm brave enough!

            1. mojoindojo
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Post your team with FTs and amount ITB.

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's actually pretty close imo

      Who is your cover for hazard?

  23. Sergeant Garcia
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone still backing Mané? I'm tempted to go Sissoko or Grealish...

    1. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's not February, so no.

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who would you prefer? Sissoko or Grealish for the remainder?

        1. johnbarnes
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Grealish, I guess, but he'd be on my bench. I'm going with Ramsey/Ozil-Alexis-Silva-Hendo

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            That is some midfield you've got there! 😀

            1. johnbarnes
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              my front line is Aguero Kane Vardy, so leaves me a lot of money to play with in midfield.

  24. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Before I start painting the back gate. It's probably worth remembering just how far Mourinho is prepared to push the envelope when he decides to tinker and look at players (being as he has said he will for the next game)....In pre season he gave a few games to Ivan as striker, Azpi in midfield...blah, blah, blah....He could do any manner of odd selection next week.

  25. Essrick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm thinking Azpi to Kosc for free. Good move?

    ...or should I make one more change for a -4?

    Migs | Myhill

    Azpi | Clyne | Rose | Schlupp | Naughton

    Sanchez | Silva | Ozil | Coutinho | Phillips

    Aguero | Kane | Vardy

  26. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For those interested, the bet between me and old school is currently sitting at 71-71 so it comes down to -

    Ospina & Ramsey vs Kosc

    Anything but attacking involvement from the Frenchman and im sorted 🙂

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cue Ospina red card, ramsey 1pt cameo and Arsenal CS

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That would just be mean 🙂

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey rest. CS, kosc bonus 😉

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bonus!! how the smeggin hell could i forget about Bonus!

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Kosc is a naps magnet. What is at stake?

          1. Amateur Pundit Zan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            *baps

          2. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Just a grav change to the end of the season. Decided to go teams v teams and not Arnie vs Mane

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arnautovic is sh1te though

    4. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Plus you are just five points away from beating Chrstina's score of 75 for the Amazon prize. Depends on who your bench player is should Ramsey not feature.

      Worst case scenario for you is Arsenal concede and Ramsey has a 1pt cameo.

      Here's the hall of fame so far

      Magerost Gwk 11 - 72 pts

      Innsie Gwk 23 - 73 pts

      Christina Gwk 30 - 75pts

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for this Jonty.

        I changed Ramsey to Ozil in the scout team amidst the injury concerns. The separate bet with OS was the other team (Ramsey over Ozil).

        So I need more than 5 points from Sanchez Ozil and Ospina? 🙂

        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ah yes, sorry forgot you did that. you are completely and utterly there. Christina can wave goodbye to that £100.

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        what prize? i got 86 will stay there as no arsenal or swansea players

  27. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    ----loftus cheeky---matic

    -willian---fabregas-----cuadrado-

    ---------brown

    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Willian rested methinks. Brown RAM and Remy upfront.

      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Willian was lively yesterday

        Fab / Haz are jaded

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No Remy?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        who knows. I'm just speculating. Willian might be rested, but he looked very energetic yesterday

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why? Hazard has started every games so far. Why not rest William or Fab?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        well surely that would be a reason in itself to rest Hazard

  28. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So Hazard is 99% certain to be rested for next game?

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only 94% imho

    2. johnbarnes
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      or maybe he plays, scores a hattie + assist and we'll all be crying.

      1. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe.. hmm.. sucks to have high team value.. I was finally ready to reap the benefits of being able to have hazard, silva and sanchez but now hazard will be rested

        1. johnbarnes
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting point, last year I had a quite high TV at this point of the game (obviously the price rise/fall system has changed) but was not as high in the rankings. Now I have a 105 TV and I'm ranked 8k. Team Value is funny like that.

          1. Punty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I'm ranked 12k but have 110 TV.. but this season has been very kind to those with low TV

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bench Haz this week, play him at home to Sunderland for the final game imo

    4. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What did Mou say about Haz specifically please?

      1. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing specifically about him but that Ake, Brown, Loftus etc will play next game, so I think people have concluded that HAzard will be rested

  29. Wet Knee Houston
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Moreno dropped or not completely recovered? Could't find any specific statements (or at least hints) from BR and the next GW is the worst possible week to have doubts about him. The fan forums aren't very helpful either. Thanks.

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I fear, that he's dropped

      1. Wet Knee Houston
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Using a transfer on Moreno just to see him back against CPL would really be annoying.

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Take a risk with bellerin for the dgw or take a hit and get kosc in?

    1. Albert Cole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Always go for the hit.