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12 April 2016 780 comments
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After rolling out Part One yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the remaining ten Premier League sides to review the personnel, formations and changes made, whilst speculating on the likely Gameweek 34 line-ups.

Newcastle

Starting XI: Darlow; Janmaat (De Jong 40), Taylor (Lascelles 46), Mbemba, Anita; Townsend, Shelvey, Wijnaldum, Sissoko; Perez (Cisse 70), Mitrovic.

  • Rafael Benitez only made two adjustments from the side that lost 3-2 at Norwich for the trip to Southampton, with Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic earning recalls in place of Cheick Tiote and Papiss Cisse.
  • Perez started the match in the number ten role for the Magpies in the 4-2-3-1 system favoured by Benitez so far during his brief tenure at St James’ Park. Georginio Wijnaldum started in a deeper role alongside Jonjo Shelvey in central midfield, with Andros Townsend (right) and Moussa Sissoko (left) providing the width behind lone striker Mitrovic.
  • After picking up a knock in the build-up to Southampton’s second goal, Daryl Janmaat had to be replaced, with Siem de Jong taking his place after 40 minutes. Jamaal Lascelles then came on for Steven Taylor at half-time, who had picked up a slight knock during a difficult first-half for the Magpies. Those changes saw Sissoko drop back to left-back, and Vurnon Anita switch over to right-back, with Chancel Mbemba and Lascelles forming the centre-half pairing. De Jong operated in the number ten role, with Perez shifting over to the left flank. Benitez’s final substitution saw Cisse replace Perez, with Newcastle ending the match with Sissoko covering all of the left-hand side as they hoped to get back into the match.
  • Janmaat and Taylor will both have to be assessed ahead of the home match against Swansea on Saturday, with Janmaat likely to be risked given the importance of the match. Lascelles offers an alternative to Taylor, but Fabricio Coloccini is still struggling to overcome a calf injury. Paul Dummett was an unused substitute on Saturday and may be able to return at left-back, although Jack Colback is also back after completing a two-match ban, and could also cover that position. Should Dummett start at left-back, Colback may return alongside Shelvey in central midfield, allowing Wijnaldum to operate further up the pitch. Perez could miss out, then, with Townsend, Sissoko and Mitrovic all likely starters. Cisse only looks a viable starter should Benitez look to go with two strikers from the off.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, Central Midfield, Strikers

Norwich

Starting XI: Ruddy; Wisdom, Bennett, Klose (Bassong 40), Olsson; Jarvis (Redmond 76), Howson, O’Neil, Brady; Naismith (Bamford 66); Mbokani.

  • Following the 3-2 win over Newcastle, Alex Neil named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Selhurst Park.
  • That meant the Canaries once again lined up in the 4-4-1-1 formation, with Matt Jarvis (right) and Robbie Brady (left) out wide in midfield, and Steven Naismith in the number ten role behind lone striker Dieumerci Mbokani.
  • Neil was forced into making a change in the first half, after Timm Klose suffered a knee injury. The Swiss international was replaced in a straight swap by Sebastian Bassong. Patrick Bamford was then introduced in place of Naismith with 24 minutes remaining, playing more as a strike partner for Mbokani. Neil’s final change saw Nathan Redmond come on for Jarvis down the right flank for the final 14 minutes.
  • Russell Martin again missed out due to a knock but, should he be fit for Saturday’s crucial home clash against Sunderland, could replace Andre Wisdom at right-back. Klose’s injury may well keep him out this weekend, with Bassong looking set to come into the starting XI, while Redmond offers an alternative to Jarvis and Brady out wide. The former Birmingham winger, and Wes Hoolahan, may struggle to get back into the side though.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Defence, Flanks

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Martina, Fonte, van Dijk, Bertrand; Clasie (Romeu 77), Wanyama; Mane, Long (Ward-Prowse 60), Tadic (Rodriguez 83); Pelle.

  • Ronald Koeman made three alterations for the visit of Newcastle to St Mary’s, with Shane Long coming in for the injured Steven Davis, while Cuco Martina and Dusan Tadic replaced Cedric Soares and Matt Targett.
  • After starting with a 3-4-2-1 formation against Leicester last time out, Koeman rolled out a 4-2-3-1 against lowly Newcastle. Martina slotted in at right-back, while Tadic (left) and Long (number ten) earned recalls in the attacking midfield positions.
  • With the match pretty much over at 3-0, Koeman decided to sub off Long on the hour mark, with James Ward-Prowse taking his place in a straight swap. Likewise, Oriol Romeu provided fresh legs in place of Jordy Clasie in central midfield with 13 minutes remaining, while Jay Rodriguez was handed his first league appearance since Gameweek 9 with a late cameo off the bench, taking over from Tadic on the left flank.
  • Should Koeman stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to Everton, personnel changes seem unlikely. Cedric Soares continues to provide an alternative to Martina at right-back, but in a four-man defence, Martina looks to have the edge. If Davis remains out with an ankle injury, Tadic should keep his place in the starting XI.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Flanks

Stoke

Starting XI: Haugaard, Bardsley, Shawcross, Wollscheid, Pieters (Muniesa 82), Cameron, Imbula, Shaqiri (Diouf 71), Afellay, Bojan (Joselu 71), Crouch.

  • Mark Hughes made three changes for the trip to Anfield, with the fit-again Ryan Shawcross and Xherdan Shaqiri coming in for the injured pair Glenn Whelan and Marko Arnautovic, while Peter Crouch started in place of Joselu.
  • It was Crouch who operated as the lone striker is Hughes’ usual 4-2-3-1 formation then, with Shaqiri (right), Bojan (number ten) and Ibrahim Afellay (left) forming the attacking midfield trio. Geoff Cameron started alongside Giannelli Imbula at the base of midfield, allowing Shawcross to return at centre-half.
  • With his side trailing 4-1, Hughes made a double substitution with 19 minutes remaining, with Mame Biram Diouf and Joselu coming on for Shaqiri and Bojan in straight swaps. Marc Muniesa then took the place of Erik Pieters for the final eight minutes, with the Dutchman having picked up a yellow card.
  • Pieters will now serve a two-match ban after registering his tenth yellow card of the campaign, so Muniesa looks the likely candidate to fill in at left-back. Cameron and Phil Bardsley offer alternatives, particularly if Whelan can shake off a back injury to return in central midfield against Tottenham next Monday. Joselu is likely to replace Crouch up front after dropping to the bench due to illness at Anfield, while after scoring in the last two matches, Bojan should also remain in the starting XI. Should he recover from a knee problem, Arnautovic may replace Afellay or Shaqiri in the starting XI then. Jakob Haugaard did struggle against Liverpool, so Shay Given could push for a first league start of the season against Spurs.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Lone Striker

Sunderland

Starting XI: Mannone; Yedlin, Kone, Kaboul, Van Aanholt; M’Vila (Rodwell 68), Kirchhoff, Cattermole; Borini (Lens 76), Defoe, Khazri (N’Doye 68).

  • Sam Allardyce named an unchanged starting XI from the one that took to the field against West Brom last time out for the visit of league leaders Leicester to the Stadium of Light.
  • It was the 4-1-4-1 formation once again for Big Sam then, with Fabio Borini continuing to get the nod over Dame N’Doye on the right side of midfield.
  • Allardyce made a double substitution immediately after Leicester opened the scoring, with Jack Rodwell and N’Doye coming on for Yann M’Vila and Wahbi Khazri in straight swaps. His final change came with 14 minutes left on the clock, with Jeremain Lens taking over from Borini down the right flank.
  • Big Sam doesn’t look to have too many alternatives ahead of the massive clash at Carrow Road on Saturday. N’Doye and Lens offer different options out wide, with Borini looking the more vulnerable, while Rodwell could come into contention in central midfield.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks

Swansea

Starting XI: Fabianski; Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor; Cork, Fer; Ayew (Routledge 67), Sigurdsson, Montero (Naughton 84); Paloschi (Gomis 75).

  • Head Coach Francesco Guidolin made four changes from the side that drew 2-2 at Stoke for the home encounter against Chelsea, with Neil Taylor, Andre Ayew, Jefferson Montero and Alberto Paloschi replacing Kyle Naughton, Leon Britton, Wayne Routledge and Bafetimbi Gomis.
  • Having gone with a midfield diamond at the Britannia, Guidolin returned to the 4-2-3-1 formation against Chelsea to accommodate Montero on the left wing. Ayew returned from an ankle injury on the opposite flank, while Paloschi operated as the lone striker. Jack Cork and Leroy Fer started in central midfield, while Taylor slotted in at left-back for the Swans.
  • With Ayew starting to tire in his first match back after injury, the Ghanaian was the first player to be replaced, making way for Routledge in a straight swap after 67 minutes. Gomis then entered the fray for Paloschi with 15 minutes remaining on the clock, while Guidolin’s final change saw Montero, another who was tiring towards the end of the match due to a lack of match fitness, replaced by Naughton in a defensive move as the Welsh side looked to hold onto their 1-0 lead.
  • After one of their best performances of the season, Guidolin may not look to make many changes for the trip to Newcastle on Saturday. Routledge and Modou Barrow offer alternative options out wide, as does Gomis in attack, but they look unlikely to force their way back into the starting XI for now, as do the likes of Ki Sung-yeung and Leon Britton in central midfield.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, Lone Striker

Tottenham

Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Dembele, Lamela (Chadli 87), Alli (Mason 90), Eriksen, Kane (Heung-Min Son 89).

  • Mauricio Pochettino made two alterations for the home clash against Man United, with the fit-again Jan Vertonghen and Erik Lamela returning in place of Kevin Winner and Heung-Min Son.
  • Vertonghen returned at the heart of the defence alongside Toby Alderweireld, while Lamela started on the right of the three advanced midfield positions in Pochettino’s standard 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • With Spurs 3-0 up, Pochettino made all of his three substitutions during the final few minutes, with Nacer Chadli, Son and Ryan Mason replacing Lamela, Harry Kane and Dele Alli respectively.
  • Given Tottenham now only facing one match per week for the remainder of the season, Pochettino looks set to keep faith in the majority of the side that played on Sunday. Son and Chadli offer alternatives to Lamela on the right wing, but the Argentine looks the clear first-choice after an impressive performance against United.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Right Wing

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes, Paredes, Britos, Cathcart, Holebas, Capoue (Suarez 82) Watson, Behrami (Guedioura 45), Jurado (Amrabat 59), Deeney, Ighalo.

  • Quique Sanchez Flores made five alterations from the side that lost 4-0 to Arsenal for the home clash against Everton, with Juan Carlos Paredes, Miguel Britos, Jose Holebas, Jurado and the fit-again Valon Behrami coming in for Allan Nyom, Sebastian Prodl, Nathan Ake, Mario Suarez and Almen Abdi.
  • Jurado slotted in alongside Troy Deeney in the attacking midfield spots in Flores’ preferred 4-3-2-1 formation. Behrami started in the middle of the park along with Ben Watson and Etienne Capoue, with Paredes, Britos and Holebas returning at right-back, centre-back and left-back respectively.
  • Behrami only played 45 minutes on his return to the starting XI though, with Adlene Guedioura taking his place. The former Wolves midfielder’s introduction saw a change in formation to a 4-2-3-1 system, with Guedioura stationed on the right of the three advanced midfield positions. Jurado then made way on the hour mark for Nordin Amrabat in a straight swap, while Suarez entered the fray for the final eight minutes in place of Capoue, who picked up a slight knock.
  • After a better performance, Flores may keep faith in the majority of the starting XI for the trip to West Brom on Saturday. The Hornets face a trip to West Ham a week on Wednesday though, before their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. Rotation seems likely against the Hammers, then, particularly in the full-back positions, with Nyom, Paredes, Ake and Holebas all viable starters. Guedioura has come off the bench in the last three matches and could get a start against the Hammers, while Abdi and Amrabat may also get some minutes in that match.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

West Brom

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Chester; Fletcher, Sandro; Sessegnon (Leko 80), Berahino, McClean; Rondon (Gardner 21).

  • Tony Pulis made two alterations for the trip to the Etihad, with Stephane Sessegnon and James McClean starting in place of Claudio Yacob and Craig Gardner.
  • Sessegnon was stationed on the right of the three attacking midfield positions in the 4-2-3-1 formation favoured by Pulis in recent weeks, with McClean operating on the opposite flank. Saido Berahino continued in the number ten role behind lone striker Salomon Rondon, while Darren Fletcher dropped back into central midfield having played in a more advanced position against Sunderland.
  • Pulis was forced into making an early substitution though, with Rondon suffering a back injury. He was replaced by Gardner, who moved into the number ten role, allowing Berahino to push forward into the lone striker position. Pulis’ only other change came with 10 minutes remaining, with Jonathan Leko taking over from Sessegnon on the right-wing.
  • James Chester once again got the nod ahead of Jonas Olsson in defence, and looks to have the edge for the time being. Yacob could come back into contention in central midfield during West Brom’s two matches in Gameweek 34, though, while Pulis could rotate his wide men, with Sessegnon, McClean, Gardner, Leko, Alex Pritchard and Callum McManaman all possible options. Gardner could force his way into the starting XI should Rondon be ruled out for the home fixture against Watford on Saturday, with Berahino starting as the lone striker. Rickie Lambert and Victor Anichebe are other options in attack for the Baggies.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Attacking Midfield, Lone Striker

West Ham

Starting XI: Adrian; Tomkins (Emenike 46), Reid, Ogbonna; Antonio, Kouyate, Noble, Cresswell; Payet, Lanzini; Carroll.

  • Slaven Bilic only made two adjustments from the side that drew 2-2 against Crystal Palace, with the fit-again James Tomkins and Andy Carroll coming in for Emmanuel Emenike and Diafra Sakho.
  • Those changes saw Bilic switch from his usual 4-2-3-1 formation to a 3-4-2-1 system. Tomkins was part of a three-man backline, with Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio operating in the wing-back roles. Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini took up the two attacking midfield slots behind lone striker Carroll.
  • With the scores level at 2-2 at the break, Bilic brought on Emenike in place of Tomkins, reverting back to the 4-2-3-1 formation. That meant Antonio returned to right-back, while Emenike took up a position on the right of the three advanced midfield positions, leaving Payet in the number ten role and Lanzini on the left flank.
  • With the Hammers squaring up to Man United in the FA Cup tomorrow night, and facing two matches during Gameweek 34, we are likely to see some rotation, particularly if they progress past United to the semi-finals. Tomkins could earn playing time at right-back, with Sam Byram (knock) also expected to be able to play some part during the DGW. James Collins has returned to training following a hamstring injury and could also start one of the matches during the double, perhaps against Watford should an FA Cup semi-final follow three days later. Pedro Obiang and Alex Song (if fit) provide alternatives to the first-choice central midfield partnership of Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate, while Emenike, Victor Moses and Enner Valencia could get some minutes in the wide areas over the DGW, with Valencia and Emenike also options as the lone striker. Sakho has been ruled out for a week earlier today, strengthening Carroll’s chances of retaining the lone forward slot.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Lone Striker

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  1. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    For those doing the Bet365 offer, what are you going for?

    1. TheShinKicker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Waiting till I see the lineups to decide

    2. Get in ma Dembele
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      double chance pre match and draw in play usually yields good results

      1. Cradders
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Might as well do over 0.5 pre match and draw though surely?? If it's a score draw you won't be losing your pre match bet so its an extra £50, you probably win less if there's a winner in 90 mins but the potential for an extra £50 is surely more tempting

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Probably KDB anytime, maybe Aguero.

    4. wheato
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Pre - BTTS 1st half - No

      Inplay - BTTS 1st half - Yes.

      Come in the last 3 times 😀

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        What kind of profit do you make from that?

        1. The Gambler.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          £10-£20

        2. Cradders
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I did it last week and it was 4/1 and 2/9 I think.

          BTTS FH YES - 11/4
          BTTS FH NO - 1/4 currently

    5. Hungry Singh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Over 2.5 and BTTS to score at 1.83 pre game

      City to win and Over 2.5 at 3/1 in-play

      Luiz suspended. Matuidi suspended.

      Trapp/Verrati/Pastore late fitness tests

      1. TheShinKicker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Kompany out...

        1. Hungry Singh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, but Ottamendi should provide at least a little stability.

          City Draw No Bet at over evens is also tempting for a pre-game.

          1. TheShinKicker
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Unfortunately City need a lot more than a little stability at the back. TBH i have no idea which way the match is going to go

            1. Hungry Singh
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Neither do I, but they should not be underdogs at home. I expect goals at the very least, with the defensive/ central midfield slots missing some real quality on both sides.

              1. TheShinKicker
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Think you're right with the goals, over 2.5 very good shout

    6. Cruz88
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Probably going to cover BTTS first and second half and 2-2 full time over mine and someone else's accounts

  2. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Talk me out of an 8pt hit please.....

    Robles / Mig
    Simpson, Bellerin, DANN, Rojo, GABRIEL
    Payet, KDB, Sanchez, LENNON, BOLASIE
    Mitrovic, Aguero, Lukaku

    Out: Dann (for cash), Gabriel (to make room for Iwobi later), Bolasie (terrible fitures and planned transfer)
    In: PVA (for GW35), Cresswell & Firmino

    1. Juventino4life
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ouch. I was thinking about Dann but decided against it because he was expensive. If you have him now keep.

      Like you - I have Bolaise and will transfer in for Countinho (planned)

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd just do Bolasie move. You're losing one game with those transfers.

  3. Hobolicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    New article, so reposting.

    Would you BB with this squad in the coming GW even though Gabriel and the Liverpool-players are rotation risks?

    Robles - Darlow
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Smalling - Lovren - Coleman
    Sanchez - Firmino - Coutinho - Payet - Lanzini
    Agüero - Martial - Lukaku

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone is a rotation risk these days, I'd go for the BB

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        same opinion

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lovren > Someone and then BB and you're good to go.

      Who woudl you bench if you didn't BB?

    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would, but I'm also waiting until Thursday's Europa lineup for Liverpool before deciding

    4. RICHH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I have Gabriel and Pool defenders like you and I will be using BB

  4. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I guess i need to replace Jagielka now

    which is the better combo?

    A) Reid/Rose + Firmino
    B) Smalling + Milner

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer A with Reid

  5. Albert_Luque
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Worth getting rid of Darmian on a free for 34? Any replacement suggestions welcome.

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne

      1. Albert_Luque
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Fantastic shout, fits perfectly into my team as I've only got the two pool at the moment. Thanks very much!

        1. Clumsy Sakho
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          No problemo

        2. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          but wouldn't you prefer 2 liverpool mids than 2 defenders?

          1. Albert_Luque
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I've got Coutinho and Firmino currently, Clyne would be the third. Feels like a nicely balanced decision.

            1. Konig Luther
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              ah.. in that case yes

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's such a minefield with him. Could get 30 or 180 over the next 2. I wouldn't like the uncertainty myself. What's the budget?

      1. Albert_Luque
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        5.5M is the budget I reckon. I agree, its the uncertainty of him that makes me feel that transferring him out is the only sensible option. As above, I reckon Clyne is a good shout: nailed, great fixtures, two DGWs.

        1. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yep, I would. Best of a bad bunch! 😀

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Rojo's more nailed. Or wait and see what happens on Wednesday

      1. M00N
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'm considering Darmian to Rojo. A little sideways but the clean sheets are strong with those fixtures. I'd rather gamble Rojo than have 2 Liverpool defenders.

        1. Albert_Luque
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          It feels like there's a lot of uncertainty across the whole Man Utd back line. I haven't got a Liverpool defender so may just stick with something certain and go with Clyne.

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne defo best option from pool.
      Only been rested once this season in PL.

  6. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sigh of relief with that Barkley news.

    I need all the 2 points I can get 😉

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What's the Barkley news? Don't tell me he's been passed for tomorrow.

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Like a kidney stone

      2. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        'Ross Barkley, who suffered a knock to the knee at Watford on Saturday, is expected to be fit'

  7. Squires FC
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Iwobi's chances of starting both games next week?

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He doesn't deserve to be dropped, but players like Rambo/Walcott could easily be given a game.

    2. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      30%

    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      67%

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I brought Iwobi in for GW34 but tbh with Campbell, Walcott, Giroud all fit there's no way he's starting both. Especially with Wengers reluctance to rest Ozil and Sanchez.

    5. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      75%

      1. vectorman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah all us numpties who went double Arsenal defence look and there's Iwobi mopping up points for fun. My main rival in my league got him too, I hope for your sake he plays just not for my rival. 😀

    6. Red Scout
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say a game and a half

    7. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not too fussed after 10 points this week. Could easily score another 10 from a start & a cameo

  8. TheShinKicker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who's going full suicide mode and captaining Martial?

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Much better options. United won't hammer anyone, not even Villa.

      Arsenal could play badly and score twice as many as United.

      1. TheShinKicker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Oh I'm not doing it myself, just wondering if anyone was tempted by the fixtures

    2. RICHH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's got the band for me at the moment but i fear i'll bottle it last minute and go with Aguero

      1. TheShinKicker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I was considering it yesterday but going to be Aguero for me I think

    3. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Captaincy is going to be split this week so not a bad time to punt, still probably wouldn't though!

  9. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Still got WC and ally chips left.

    Deliberating between TC Sanchez or going all out attack this week (most DGW defensive options are muck this week).

    Decisions, decisions eh!

  10. TheFootballHub
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Had an absolute disaster with my transfers GW33, bringing in coutinhio and sakho who both didn't play, what are the chances of them playing in the next 2 games

    1. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Will both play at least one depending on Europa result

      1. TheFootballHub
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        what, if they go out they play?

      2. vectorman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Away to Bournemouth that's the dodgy one ain't it? the Cherries are home and dry so whoever does play against them will likely be getting some pretty handy points.. Does anyone else have heart palpitations waiting for those team sheets to come in? 😀

        1. TheFootballHub
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          yep spot on

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cout definitely plays imo.

    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      High

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Will be even worse when you play Leicester mate.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Probably. And look at MUN!

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Refs not been blatant for MUFC as they've been for LCFC, Doos.

            1. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Nothing lucky or coincidental about it at all imo.

        2. Bazzalona
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          The mistakes in our cup game evened themselves out. You were unlucky against arsenal without a doubt. The ones that bug me these days are the so called handballs. Anyone who has played the game knows if someone smashes the ball from 6 yards against your arm you can't do a thing about it

    2. Hobolicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I actually believe Carroll should have seen the red on the tackle on Koscielny. Was obviously itentional and was a horrible tackle.

      Instead he ended up scoring a hattrick. Got to love football...

    3. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Everything except this "Andy Carroll red card escape v Arsenal".
      That was an easy RC

    4. Cradders
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      As much as I probably agree with all those decisions, the fact that it's on a West Ham fan site makes their opinions slightly bias.

      For example the Lanzini goal should definitely have stood clearly onside.

      IIRC the Gabriel challenge wasn't penalised because the referee already gave a foul the other way.

      However the ones where the panel voting decision is plit by just one vote shows there is some sort of bias (as there would be if it was an Arsenal site no doubt) the Carroll elbow is what I'm referring to mostly, in an unbiased sample I wonder what the outcome would be?

      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Carroll was on Felleini levels of bad challenges in that game

        1. Cradders
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah when I said I agree with all those decisions I probably do agree Carroll was lucky to escape a red for the elbow. It would have been a booking if he wasn't already on one

  11. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I might go TC Sanchez this GW and bench Jags, Bolasie, and Gabriel.

    Or stick with my BB plan and go Jags, Bolasie, Kane -> Creswell, Coutinho, Martial

    Would mean no Kane on GW 35 and an extra hit though. Also rotation worry from Coutinho and Gabriel.

    Thoughts?

    1. TheFootballHub
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i thought coutinhio was nailed on before this week, but it seems klopp wants to give the youngsters a chance which is not good my my fpl

  12. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Bellerin looks like a good captain option for the DGW.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Or Smalldini.

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      yeah he does but arsenal can be so unpredictable defensively. if ur banking on b2b clean sheets then i would go smalling > bellerin

  13. Master Kane
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Am I crazy thinking of KDB & Rashford -> Martial & Navas
    Looking at swapping out Rashford (using BB this week).
    Thinking both KDB and Rashford won't get the full DGW mins.

    Could swap Navas for another Mid (Lanzini for instance) - but concerned about 11 GW35 players

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      batshit

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah

    3. Master Kane
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So how many mins do you think Rashford will have ?

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        See what happens in the cup game tomorrow and what LVG says in his presser on Friday. Forget Navas though.

        1. Master Kane
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          KDB & Rashford -> Martial + 7.3m (what mid?)

          1. VS10_
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            If City go out of UCL and LVG says Rooney isn't fit to start then stick. A guaranteed start for Rashford against Villa and a sub apperance against Palace would be pretty good. If you want to make the move then someone who plays 35 like Milner looks like a good option. Or Lanzini if you can handle the blank.

  14. RustyBz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Losing Vardy, Alli & Toby was a real stinger this week 😆

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      And Siggy for me

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        And Williams and Ozil.

    2. madame shelly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      get them back then 🙂

  15. Costa's Counsellor
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Where is the best place to watch a good internet argument?

    Daily Mail comments?

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Newcastle dressing room

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      On here. One can easily be started.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No it can't.

        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          yes it can

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Absolute rubbish.

            No way are you getting an argument started on here.

            1. Pompel
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              says who?

              1. Costa's Counsellor
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Says me.

                Where's your evidence?

                1. Pompel
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  I bet you wouldn't know evidence from crap even if right under your nose,

                  1. Costa's Counsellor
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    I know an argument when i see one, matey boy.

                    This is the most peaceful website going, so don't try and tell me that people get into arguments on here, alright?

          2. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Shut up.

            1. Costa's Counsellor
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Why are you getting involved?

        2. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yes it can, stupid comment.....

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            No it can't.

            1. The Raging Bull
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              yes it can

              1. Costa's Counsellor
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                It can't and that's an end to it.

            2. Pap Le Cissier
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              😀

    3. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If you really hate yourself, delve into youtube comments

    4. M00N
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Any Science article that brings out the religious nutters

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Science is mostly made up anyway. Just a way of attempting to discredit the Bible.

        1. M00N
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Praise the lord my soul to keep

    5. OLEgend
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal fan tv lol

  16. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Southampton wall 1 - 0 Janmaat

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cynical I know, but I can't help but feel that Janmaat had enough on Saturday and just decided to use the slip as a reason to have an early finish.

      Half that Newcastle team really look like they don't want to be there and can't be bothered to try anymore.

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, sad state of affairs for us

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          It is. I have several mates who are NUFC fans and because I care about them I have invested myself in cheering them on and willing them to survive.

          But they look dreadful, that defense isn't genuinely even a top 6 Championship defence and whereas Norwich and Sunderland are sh*te too they still have some fight about them. This Toon team looks gutless and already resigned to relegation.

          1. Pap Le Cissier
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Indeed, unless Rafa can some how stamp out that mentality starting this weekend, it's signed and sealed.

            Unfortunately I'm not confident on that happening

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I was really, really hoping that Palace would go down, but after that 1-0 v Norwich... 😐

            2. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Too many of them dont care mate. Same thing happened last time you went down too.

              As a QPR fan whose seen this movie too many times when my team was in the Prem you have my sincerest sympathy.

    2. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is that a final result?

  17. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    UCL Fantasy site has Aguero as doubtful.

    Complete amateurs ...

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I class him doubtful for everyone game after he was injured riding his son's mini motorbike.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This is true. They have probably had that flag permanently on him for 4 seasons.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hey.. Those things are frickin lethal, and he didn't have the proper shin gear on at the time.

        Reckless Aguero.. Just reckless.

  18. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    migs rudd

    alderweirld - fuchs - kos - fosu mensah - targett

    ozil payet mahrez coutinho alli

    aguero lukaku kane

    8 dgw'ers with no wc, i think its okay

    any changes i can make to this team ??????

    0.0 itb

  19. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is swapping Lukaku for Sturridge for this week likely to end in tears?

    1. trinzoo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If they are out of Europe it's a good punt.

      1. vectorman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'm seriously considering him for GW35, so it's a watching brief for me. Could always go Martial then Stu for GW35, that's what I'm looking to do. If he does well I've got to get him in quick sharp because he's exactly on budget at the moment

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Whichever you choose will turn out to be the wrong decision. That's how it works.

      1. Cruz88
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        True that 😉

        1. vectorman
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          LOL it does feel like that a lot of the time doesn't it. 😀

    3. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i might do that tbh, klopp said he was extremely happy with studge's performance on the weekend. like i said, when sturridge is healthy, its always a good idea to have him in your team.

  20. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lewandowski or Ibra to Benzema ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Neither.

      1. trinzoo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hmmm... you don't think Real will crush them ? Of course we will know teams before deadline so will be sure he is starting.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I don't trust Benzema. Likes to turn into a donkey when you least expect it.

          1. trinzoo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            That's true, have the same feeling, hope Jese will play and will buy him and upgrade Pizzi to KDB.

            Still, I think Benfica will be tight at back while City-PSG will be open and I should keep Ibra, right ?

  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone read that story from Sun that older players turned against Van Gaal.. Should be worried for GW 34?

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, it's the sun after all

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Well for every paper you can say that... I think there is something there

        1. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          You asked the question, I gave you my answer.

          I haven't seen any other reputable media outlets report on it yet, so for me that sums it up

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I only have younger players from United so its all good.

    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would trust The Sun as a good source

  22. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best option for the third Striker for the DGW after Aguero and Lukaku also taking into consideration who has no game the following week?

    Is it Sturridge, Origi, Welbeck, Martial, Rashford or just stick with Kane and make no move?

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      At this point I would probably stick with Kane as you would like to have him 35 anyway.

      1. vectorman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        It's really annoying because someone like Sturridge if you knew he'd be nailed on, would make the decision so much easier.

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      studge or martial

    3. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think this is best:

      Aguero Kane Martial

  23. M00N
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    HELP! Who's the best replacement for Darmian?

    A) Barry Chuckle
    B) Ray Mears
    C) Harold Bishop
    D) Seth from Emmerdale

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dave Mitchell

      1. M00N
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah but isn't Seth more of a differential?

    2. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go Paul Chuckle, more of an attacking threat, no rotation risk

    3. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Barry Chuckle great for assists.

      To me, to you ...

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He'd be straight in Wenger's side.

      2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        thisssssssss. i remember when suarez and studge were the chuckle brothers for a bit

    4. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      E) Mandy Dingle

    5. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Anne Hegerty

  24. OLEgend
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Team for GW34 would be
    Degea ( Darlow)
    Darmian/Rojo Kos Gabriel (Sakho Simpson)
    Lanzini Sanchez Payet Coutinho (Mahrez)
    Martial Lukaku Kun

    Not sure whether to bench boost or triple captain Sanchez!!
    Please help

    1. OLEgend
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Assuming Sanchez scoring in each match and atleast one cleansheet and a bonus point each would get him 17 points,so to cover it i have to score atleast 12-15 points from my bench which include Darlow Sakho Mahrez Martial. Uff tough descision to make.

      1. Clumsy Sakho
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        17 is optimistic

        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Pretty realistic for two games. Hasn't blanked in a while and those two DGW games are similar to the Watford home game.

          I have no idea about BB or TC either. 37 could be even worse in terms of rotation, injuries and suspensions.

          1. OLEgend
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            But i feel this week's Sanchez and Aguero fixtures are the perfect choices for the triple captain chip.

            1. VS10_
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I know, but you also need to think about how well your BB will do later.

      2. Clumsy Sakho
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I want 30 points total from my Sanchez TC. So one goal in either game effectively.

  25. Jazzmattazz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna hold tight with Rashford. Rooney won't get a full 90. Young Marcus against a tired, given up hope Villa....yes please.

  26. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If Lukaku blanks on Wed is worth getting rid for Welbeck to raise funds to also do Darmian to Smalling?

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Depends if you think he will blank in the next 2 as well.

  27. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Afternoon guys

    Keep Bolasie & Barkley and take 8 points in total from them or ship them out for Pool mid and Lanzini for a 4 hit?

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Do you think they'll get more than 12 points between them?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. Pool has played well resently. Not sure about Lanzini though

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It does seem like that would result in more points, even taking the hit into account.

      If only FPL worked that way 😆

  28. Galfadez
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Otamendi look like the best option in City's defence?

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Even kompany

  29. Rains of Castamere
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    (WC Active)

    Really want to keep Ozil but when you look at it like this, is B a no-brainer?

    A) Ozil, Milner, Lanzini
    B) Iwobi, Coutinho, Payet

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer B, personally, yes.

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      With bells on!

    3. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think it is a no brainer. Lanzini can easily match Payet as we have seen and Milner is much more safe from rotation than Coutinho.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This.

        Not a no-brainer at all, as all three of Milner, Lanzini and Iwobi are decent budget options that could outscore their expensive counterparts.

        However.. Ozil is a bit too expensive for my liking in this mindset at the moment.. So I'll go with B.

    4. Rains of Castamere
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all for the feedback