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Gylfi Sigurdsson grabs a goal on his return to the Swansea starting XI. Danny Rose earns a second successive start at left-back for Spurs, whilst Mauro Zarate hands Slaven Bilic a dilemma out wide.

After rolling out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personal, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 11 lineups…

Newcastle

Starting XI: Elliot; Janmaat, Mbemba, Coloccini, Dummett (Thauvin 76); Colback (Anita 50), Tiote (Lascelles 46); Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Perez; Mitrovic.

  • Steve McClaren named an unchanged starting XI for the Tyne-Wear derby, with Cheick Tiote keeping his place in central midfield, while Paul Dummett was fit to start at left-back once again.
  • The Magpies lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Ayoze Perez partnering Aleksandar Mitrovic in attack. Georginio Wijnaldum started on the left of the four-man midfield once more.
  • Following Fabricio Coloccini’s sending off on the stroke of half-time, McClaren brought on centre-back Jamaal Lascelles, with Tiote sacrificed. Jack Colback picked up a lower leg injury shortly after, and was replaced by Vurnon Anita in a straight swap. Florian Thauvin was introduced late on as the Magpies looked to get back into the game.
  • Colback picked up his fifth booking of the campaign before his withdrawal, so he’ll miss the home clash against Stoke this weekend regardless of the severity of the injury. Anita should replace him in central midfield. Coloccini, meanwhile, has successfully appealed his weekend dismissal and will be available for selection for the Potters showdown.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

 

Norwich

Starting XI: Ruddy; Martin, Bennett, Bassong, Brady; Redmond, Howson, Tettey, Jarvis; Hoolahan (Jerome 78); Mbokani.

  • Alex Neil made three adjustments from the starting XI against Newcastle last time out, with Ryan Bennett, Matt Jarvis and Wes Hoolahan coming in for Steven Whittaker, Martin Olsson and Graham Dorrans.
  • Bennett played alongside Sebastian Bassong in central defence, with Russell Martin moving to right-back, while having started in a more attacking role last week, Robbie Brady returned to left-back this time around. Jonny Howson partnered Alex Tettey in the double-pivot in the 4-2-3-1 system, with Jarvis on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, Hoolahan in the number ten role and Nathan Redmond on the right.
  • Neil threw on Cameron Jerome for Hoolahan as the Canaries chased a late equaliser.
  • With Norwich falling to a third consecutive defeat, there appear to be few sure starters in the Canaries side. Brady and Olsson are continuing to rotate at left-back, while it remains to be seen if Bennett impressed enough to keep his starting spot at centre-back. Dorrans could come back into contention in central midfield, with Howson perhaps moving to the flank to accomodate his return. Dieumerci Mbokani has picked up an illness since Saturday’s match, and could be a doubt for the trip to the Etihad on Saturday. Jerome would be the obvious replacement should he miss out.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Defence, Central Midfield, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

 

Southampton

Starting XI: Stekelenberg: Soares, Fonte, van Dijk, Bertrand: Clasie (Juanmi 76), Wanyama, Davis: Mane, Pelle, Tadic (Ward-Prowse 64).

  • Ronald Koeman made two changes for the trip to Anfield, with the fit-again Maarten Stekelenburg returning at the expense of Kelvin Davis in goal, while Jordy Clasie came in for James Ward-Prowse.
  • Clasie made his first league start for the Saints alongside Victor Wanyama in the double-pivot in Koeman’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Cedric Soares kept his starting spot at right-back.
  • Ward-Prowse came on for Dusan Tadic, playing on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, while Juanmi made just his third league appearance of the season, replacing Clasie.
  • With Clasie now gaining his first start, the Dutch international could become a regular starter alongside Wanyama in the engine room. That leaves the likes of Davis and Ward-Prowse battling for one position alongside Sadio Mane and Tadic in the three attacking midfield positions. Mane will be free to face Bournemouth on Sunday, with his one-match ban being served against Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking Midfield.

 

Stoke

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson, Cameron (Wilson 9), Wollscheid, Pieters; Whelan, Adam; Shaqiri (Walters 60), Bojan; Arnautovic; Joselu (Crouch 60).

  • Mark Hughes named an unchanged team from the one which won 1-0 against Swansea, with Joselu continuing as the central striker.
  • The Potters continued in their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bojan starting in the number ten role, although the average position map shows he often played beyond Joselu as the furthest forward.
  • Geoff Cameron pulled up with a thigh problem after just ten minutes, so Marc Wilson was called upon from the bench. Peter Crouch came on for the disappointing Joselu on the hour mark, with Jon Walters replacing Xherdan Shaqiri at the same time.
  • With Joselu struggling, Mame Biram Diouf could be thrust into a first-team return at Newcastle. Other options for the lone striker role include Crouch and Walters. Should Cameron miss out with that thigh injury, Wilson looks the obvious man to step in, unless Ryan Shawcross is deemed ready for a first league appearance of the season. Bojan may be rested for midweek cup duties due to a blistered toe but is expected to return to the XI next weekend.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Striker

 

Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Williams, Fernandez, Taylor; Sung-Yeung, Shelvey (Cork 85); Ayew, Sigurdsson, Montero (Barrow 76); Gomis (Eder 90).

  • Garry Monk made three changes for the trip to Villa Park, with Kyle Naughton, Ki Sung-yeung and Gylfi Sigurdsson coming in for Angel Rangel, Jack Cork and Modou Barrow.
  • Naughton slotted back in at right-back for the Swans, while Ki lined up alongside Jonjo Shelvey at the base of midfield in the 4-2-3-1 often favoured by Monk. Sigurdsson played in his customary number ten role, with Ayew returning to the right flank.
  • Barrow replaced Jefferson Montero, and played on the right wing, with Ayew switching to the left.
  • After picking up their first win in six matches, changes appear unlikely for the home clash against Arsenal on Saturday. Cork could challenge Ki for a starting berth in midfield, but Eder is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench once again. Naughton has presumably seen off the claims of Rangel for the right-back role.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

 

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pantilimon; Jones, O’Shea (Coates 37), Kaboul, Yedlin; Cattermole, M’Vila; Lens (Larsson 81), Toivonen (Defoe 36), Johnson; Fletcher.

  • Sam Allardyce made three alterations to the side which lost 1-0 at West Brom, with Ola Toivonen and Adam Johnson coming in for Sebastian Larsson and Jordi Gomez, while Jeremain Lens returned from suspension in place of the injured Fabio Borini.
  • Big Sam stuck with the 4-2-3-1 formation used at the Hawthorns, with Toivonen filling the number ten role, and Lens (left) and Johnson (right) operating on the flanks.
  • Toivonen was forced off with a calf injury, and was replaced by Jermain Defoe, with the Black Cats then lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Minutes later, John O’Shea picked up a hamstring injury, seeing Sebastian Coates take his place at the heart of the defence.
  • If O’Shea isn’t fit to face Everton on Sunday, Coates should be the one to deputise, with Wes Brown the other obvious option available to Allardyce. Should Toivonen be ruled out, Defoe and Borini – providing the Italian shakes off a foot injury – look like the ones to fill the void. Gomez is another option for Big Sam, particularly if he wants a more defensively minded player in that attacking midfield position in a tougher fixture at Goodison Park. The rest of the starting XI are likely to keep their starting spots given the nature of the first victory of the campaign.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

 

Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris; Walker (Trippier 82), Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Alli; Lamela, Dembele (Mason 68), Eriksen; Kane (N’Jie 85).

  • Mauricio Pochettino made just one change from the team which drew 0-0 against Liverpool, with Eric Dier returning from suspension in place of the injured Nacer Chadli.
  • Dier slotted into his usual role in the double-pivot alongside Dele Alli, with Mousa Dembele operating in the number ten role. Christian Eriksen played on the left of the three advanced midfield positions, with Erik Lamela on the opposite flank.
  • Ryan Mason made his first league appearance since getting injured when scoring the winning goal at Sunderland in Gameweek 5, replacing Dembele in the central attacking midfield role. Kieran Trippier and Clinton N’Jie provided fresh legs late on with the match already won.
  • With Mason now back to fitness, he could now come into the equation for either Alli or Dembele in the middle of the park. Danny Rose started for the second straight match at left-back, and now seems back ahead of Ben Davies in the pecking order.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

 

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Nyom, Britos, Cathcart, Ake; Anya (Paredes 66), Capoue, Watson, Abdi (Behrami 77); Ighalo (Guedioura 88), Deeney.

  • Quique Sanchez Flores made one alteration for the trip to Stoke, with Miguel Britos replacing Sebastian Prodl at centre-back.
  • The Hornets played in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ben Watson continuing alongside Etienne Capoue at the base of midfield.
  • Ikechi Anya made way for Juan Carlos Paredes in a straight swap on the right of the three attacking midfield positions. Valon Behrami made his first-team return late on, coming on for Almen Abdi, with Flores looking to solidify the midfield area.
  • Following the 2-0 victory, Britos could be set for a run in the side ahead of Prodl. Watson appears likely to keep his starting spot ahead of Behrami for the time being, while Anya looks set to keep playing out-of-position down the right-hand side.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks

 

West Brom

Starting XI: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt; Fletcher, Yacob; Sessegnon, Berahino (Gardner 88), McClean; Rondon (Lambert 74).

  • Tony Pulis named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Norwich, with Stephane Sessegnon keeping his place in the side.
  • Sessegnon played on the right of midfield once again, with Pulis maintaining the 4-4-2 formation. James McClean operated on the opposite flank, with Sadio Berahino starting alongside Salomon Rondon in a front two.
  • Rickie Lambert came on for Rondon in a straight swap, while Craig Gardner was introduced late on to help secure the 1-0 victory.
  • With the Baggies racking up the wins, changes appear unlikely for the visit of Leicester to the Hawthorns. Callum McManaman now looks well behind McClean, in particular, for a starting berth out wide, while the midfield selection could be altered if James Morrison is available: he’s still struggling to overcome an ankle injury.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks

 

West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Jenkinson, Collins, Tomkins, Cresswell; Noble (Ogbonna 90), Kouyate, Lanzini (Obiang 82): Payet, Zarate (Carroll 69); Sakho.

  • Slaven Bilic only made one change for the visit of Chelsea to Upton Park, with Mauro Zarate coming in for the ineligible Victor Moses, who is on loan from the Blues.
  • Zarate played on the right of the three advanced midfield positions in Bilic’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system, with Manuel Lanzini shifted over to the left.
  • Andy Carroll came on for Zarate, with Diafra Sakho switching to the right wing. Pedro Obiang was introduced for Lanzini to help see the match out.
  • James Collins again started ahead of Angelo Ogbonna, but the Wales international is under pressure from the former Juventus defender, while Winston Reid could also recover from a back injury to face Watford on Saturday. Zarate was impressive against Chelsea, but with Moses available again, the Croatian faces a difficult decision, while Carroll is also edging closer to gaining his first league start of the campaign. This all means that Sakho’s position as the lone striker is beginning to look slightly vulnerable. The Senegal international could also play as a wide man though, as he did in the latter stages against the champions.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Central Striker

 

  1. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hughes playing a strong team. Probably wants Mourinho out.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Horrible top of the page post.

      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nowt wrong wit that lad. 🙂

        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Indeed. It's not like he spoke ill of Kane. 😛

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Conspiracy theories say Mourinho wants Mourinho out.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And he's getting what he wants!

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is this a real conspiracy!?

  2. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any non KDB owners planning to go without and instead go Sterling or Yaya?

    I'm really undecided. KDBs attacking stats aren't all that. Where as Sterlings and Yaya are for a fraction of the cost.

    Thoughts?

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I like Sterling. Has the potential to explode v weaker teams *Norwich*

    2. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Or is

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Or is the best option to go for KDB and one of Yaya and Sterling?

        1. Pochecinno
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I have KDB and Sterling. But keeping Sterling is more accident than tactic

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep , think it exactly the same

      Can see no reason to warrant the extra costs . I'd prefer Sterling if the same price

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        On paper he seems the better move stats wise at least. With added bonus I can up grade Targett to VVD with money left in the bank.

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Having watched City a lot and having not looked at the stats, it's really surprising that he's not doing well in stat terms.

      He's always looking for that final ball, always looks involved. Looked like a perfect FPL player in Germany, and has looked the same at City, imo.

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's interesting. I saw the Bournemouth game and he looked great. I really am undecided. I know I can't afford my other Targett to VVD if I get KDB though

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be looking for funds elsewhere tbh. I reckon Sterling is a good shout until Aguero is back, but Yaya looks pretty poor atm.

          1. Gideons Rolling Another One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers for your thoughts Wilshere. Good luck.

  3. d1sable
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    A signing that has since defined many a fantasy players season:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/07/28/great-expectations-stephane-sessegnon/?hc_page=4#hc_comment_826717

    Cheers Demi 🙂

    1. RubeRx
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      you must be bored....

      1. d1sable
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh yes

    2. fickle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How on earth did you dig that up 😯

      1. d1sable
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        Looking through my first ever comments courtesy of TorresMagic and came across it

        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          How can we search for our 1st ever comments?

    3. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sessegnon could still start for Sunderland..

    4. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I love how people were debating whether he'd be a better FPL pick than Tevez

      and tbh when both were fit and playing I;m not sure he was

      1. d1sable
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah amazing how they didn't really work together.

        Amazing how spot on people were back then

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I remember when he came back into the team after he went golfing

          he was like 3m cheaper than Aguero and was a far superior pick at the start of the season

    5. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I remember the dgw last min effort

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And the 50 odd 2 pointers

    6. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The guy is amazing. Goes down every year and causes chaos in my team. Wish he could find a way to stay healthy for just one full fpl season.

    7. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Holy baby bump batman!

    8. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well, I upvoted Demis post. My work here is done

    9. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      "how does this hurt Balotelli?" 😆 😆 😆

    10. Axle11
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Haha just came across this. Interesting find.
      And I was intrigued to find what the scout reports said when he first come to EPL, since I haven't used this site back there.

      Just in case you're interested:
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/07/29/scout-report-sergio-aguero/

  4. fickle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Chelsea did sack Mourinho I could see him joining United or City later in future just to get revenge

    1. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why would either of those clubs want him? He is poison

  5. Sir_Durs8
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rate my wildcard team. Team value not the greatest as not been keeping up unfortunately.

    DDG/Hennessy
    Bellerin/Kolarov/VVD/Simpson/Def @4.5
    KDB/Sanchez/Payet/Mane/Mahrez or Barkley
    Ighalo/Pelle/Vardy

    0.5m ITB with Mahrez
    0.2m ITB with Barkley

    Best defender around 4.5m?

    1. tambourineman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Joel Ward if he's back fit

    2. 5 times
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      moreno def vardy to lukaku fixtures cud lose sanchez to ozil kdb mane barkley

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Could lose Sanchez did you say!??

  6. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Shawcross back. Time for clubs to check their players injury insurance cover.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      +1

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

  7. Springbank
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can I just say thank you DEL MONTE for bringing up such good reliable lines up as oppose to some idiots at the weekend..

  8. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Loftus-Cheek misses out again tonight. Disappointing.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      🙁

  9. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So Shawcross to start weekend? If so I may play Butland over Myhill...

  10. istanbul05
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    2 FTs to burn and could do with some advice on who to bring in:

    Myhill, McCarthy,
    Darmian, Coleman, Richards, Ward, Targett,
    Sanchez, KDB, Payet, Mahrez, Hoolahan,
    Costa, Pelle, Vardy

    £3.2m ITB.

    1) Bellerin
    2) Toby
    3) VVD
    4) Kompany

    A) Lukaku
    B) Bony
    C) Kane

    Cheers guys!

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Richards -> VVD
      Costa -> Lukaku

      *safe moves*

      1. istanbul05
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly what I'm looking at but maybe Bellerin instead of VVD?

        Only issue is I am scared to go without Bony TW.

        Cheers for the reply

  11. d1sable
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott bench is good for his prospects of starting vs Swansea do we think?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Idve thought so

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure, CL midweek. Better than him starting tonight though.

    3. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    4. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud played well last game. Hard to say because Giroud minutes have been so low over the last few weeks. I would say Giroud retains his spot and hopefully Walcott in for OX.

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure.

      Not surprising to see Giroud and Ox start because they've had limited pitch time, so I wouldn't read into it.

      I have a feeling Giroud might still start because of Ox being in for Ramsey. Giroud compensates for the loss of 'midfield work' from losing Ramsey.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Good reasoning that.

      2. d1sable
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ah so Ramsey's return may be more likely to see Theo back up top?

      3. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I don't watch Arsenal as much as you, but Oxlade seems to run around a lot and have a good engine, but not as much as Ramsey you think?

      4. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Walcott's been putting his work in too imo

    6. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep , Theo pretty nailed for Swans

      There is no way they are going to go into Bayern game with Theo having had no game for a couple of weeks

      And if Arsene plans Giroud for Bayern he surely won't play him 4 games in 10 days

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I was on that train of thought but Wally could jump straight in with a few sub appearances too

    7. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Swans play a possession game which Theo is ideally placed to break from when they lose it

      1. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I do agree with this logic

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  13. stojanovzr
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    stojanovzr

    My team
    1 FT,0.0 INB

    Butland/Mccarthy
    Azpilicueta,Bellerin,Skrtel,Francis,Targett
    Sanchez,KDB,Mahrez,Payet,Wijnaldum
    Gomis,Costa,Gestede

    Suggestions,please?
    for (C) and for FT?

    1. Blue Soul
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would go Gomis for Vardy

      Other options : (if you wanna go minus)
      Gestede for Ighalo
      Azpilicueta for Van Dijk or Sagna
      Targett for Simpson