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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. Larry Legend
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    You know, I was having the worst week in FPL since I captained Hazard earlier this season. Now I find out that I am this week's community champion and I feel like a million dollars. Thanks lads.

    Suggested teams on a postcard!

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

      Congrats. How does it work in a DGW? Just the first 10 games?

      1. Larry Legend
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. All games count, but usual rules on 3 players from one team. I'm looking forward to this!

        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Are you sure about that? Last season, only the first ten games counted, so as to be fair to the other champions. But then again, last season the object was to get the highest game-week score rather than to beat the Scout Picks by the greatest amount. Since the Scout Picks will be based on all matches, then perhaps all games counting might be the fairest after all.

          Have you checked this with Jonty?

          1. Larry Legend
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Those were the instructions in the email. All games count. Anyway I'm just excited to be involved!

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

              That's sorted then. Good luck with your team, and remember that you will need a number of good differentials compared with the Scout Picks in order to give yourself the best chance of beating them by a sufficient margin.

              1. Larry Legend
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Any tips on those differentials?! 🙂

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

                  Have a look at the Scout Squad in today's latest article. See which players they've omitted, or which you think they might won't include in their final selection. Sometimes there might be a good alternative from the same team (e.g. Ozil instead of Sanchez, Antonio or Lanzini instead of Payet, Firmino or Milner instead of Coutinho) or you could try doubling up (they usually don't like to have defender plus goalkeeper or two defenders from the same team).
                  The Scout Picks squad will probably contain eleven DGW players - but are there any SGW players that might outscore them (e.g. Siggy)?
                  Arsenal and United appear to have the best fixtures, but select players that you expect to play both games, and preferably not the same six as in the Scout Picks.
                  Ben Foster (WBA) is another player who might be worth a punt.

            2. RedLightning
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              • 15 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              ... though I suppose the size of the risk that you take with your differentials might depend on whether you are aiming mainly for the monthly prize or the best of the season.

            3. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Think it's 1st 10 but could be wrong.

  2. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who is the best Replacement for Jagielka from the below?

    A- Rose/Dier

    B- Dawson

    C- Bertrand

    D- Kaboul.

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

      Rose

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

        It will be for a -4 hit, I need to field 15 to use BB. I hope Jags > Rose pays off.

    2. jaybommber
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Was looking at Dawson but I have no man united..
      Bench boost this week ?

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

        Yes, and need the defender to be playing GW35

        1. jaybommber
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Looks like you have you mind made up.. Rose is a good choice..
          Dawson or rojo is my choice but Dawson has spurs..

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

      rose

  3. Kipling
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    How come its so quiet here now? Due to the website upgrade or GW blues?

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Some poor souls like me are supposed to be working

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

      GW blues. Quite a few regulars not been seen yet this week due to WC's going belly up!

    3. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Think it's the new website. I'm not on here anywhere near as much as I used to. Think it's better on PC/tablet rather than phone

  4. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would like some opinions on Welbeck please.
    Looking at doing Defoe> Welbeck and already have Kane and Lukaku.
    Will he start both games?
    All thoughts apprectiated!

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm debating this too Kane > Welbeck I think he will start both games but could potentially get 75 mins run out each game then subbed off so you won't get your full match points but could score a lot.

  5. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Need help in this one

    Bolasie & Delaney - > Lanzini & 5.5 defender (-4)?

    If so, for who? I'm thinking Dawson as he has GW35 but it's spurs away...

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

      Pool defender?

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

    So EVE/CPL game tomorrow - follow on live text and torture yourself for a couple of hours or wait till it's finished then check the results like ripping off a plaster?

    1. fusen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      watch it on TV

    2. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      my plan is to watch champs league on btsport then I am assuming highlights are on sky sports after 10 so will try and avoid score until then

    3. Ziegler1988
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Watching it live

    4. Shah G
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Get starsports app n watch the replay of whole game n enjoy it like watching live..

  7. jaybommber
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Jagielka to 5.1 ?
    Already have 2 arsenal one Liverpool and a crystal palace.
    Only have the 5.1 mil to spend....
    Working nights and wanna get it done before I leave..
    Thanks everyone..

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

      Simpson??

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

      Rose

    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dawson / J Evans

    4. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dawson

      1. jaybommber
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Dawson was my first choice and the way I went with my wildcard I think I'll trust my gut on this one..
        Thanks for the help..
        No love for rojo given United double..
        Have enough cover for 35..

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

    For the 365 offer I really don't like covering 0-0 with another bookie, is it worth the risk?? Planning something like.. Over 0.5 goals pre match then BTTS in both halves in play at 9/1??

    Does anyone think that this game will be 0-0?

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It wont be 0-0 . Your suggestion is the way to play it.

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

      Don't want to tempt fate but no way it's a 0-0

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would say it's very unlikely to be 0-0.

      I'm being boring and doing PSG/Draw at 2/5 pre-match, and Man C to win 2/1 in play on the free bet.

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

        Do you think City will win then?? I think a draw is entirely possible and that's the outcome I go with if I'm scared it might finish 0-0: Over 0.5 goals then draw in play it still gives you a chance to win both bets.

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

      Cheers guys, just need the vote of confidence really. There was one time (and it was this season) where I got screwed in the Arsenal Liverpool game which finished 0-0

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I wouldn't be backing either side to win , goals are the most likely outcome but who scores most is anyone's guess.

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

          Yeah I'm not gonna back an outcome. I had BTTS 1st half last week, completely forgot there was a BTTS both halves market otherwise I probably would've backed it

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Your gut instinct is right , it is the logical approach.

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

              Cheers

      2. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That's why for a few pounds you'll get £50 back regardless

    5. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why would you not cover it? For the sake of a few pounds you are 'buying a £50 free bet'. When covering you should do no goal scorer rather than 0-0 as you get paid out if own goal. I always do over 0.5 will b365 then no goal scorer with other bookie (although you can do this on b365, they don't care, they're getting the publicity) then do £50 on correct score to make big.

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

        Yeah I know that's true and no goalscorer was better odds for a while earlier on Skybet no idea why but 0-0 was 14/1 and no GS was 16/1 but they've since shortened it to 14s

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

    Teams Andy Carroll has scored against this season - Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea & Soton.
    Minutes played - 973. Goals - 7, Assists - 1.

    What a beast he could be if he stayed fit.

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      When at Newcastle he was FPL gold

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

        Worth every penny of the £35.

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

          *spits out drink*

          £35 MILLION?!?

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I remember laughing when Mike Ashley said he dismissed a £23m pound bid from Spurs as paltry on the morning of the deadline day .

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

              Some business man that Ashley chap. Newcastle must be delighted with him.

              ...

              1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                His record in the transfer market speaks for itself . I am not sure how he convinced a potential England international like Townsend to come to Newcastle

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

                hes a walloper

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Euro 2016 squad ahead of Rooney

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

        I should be ahead of Rooney in the Euro squad to be fair

    3. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      His fitness is truly abysmal and I wouldn't expect a turnaround. His cameo performance for England vs Italy in Euro 2012 is well worth a watch... how can a sub be the most tired player on the pitch?!!

      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        post match Bilic questioned his attitude off the pitch, has to be part of it, same with Wilshere.

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'd rather bring on Carroll for the last 10 minutes when we are 1-0 down than Milner (which is the sort of thing Hodgson would do)

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

        Finally, someone with words of wisdom regarding Carroll and the England team.

        Same nonsense was being spoken a few seasons back about Huddlestone after a few good games against Hull.

    4. Pacer.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I do an auction game with friends and have some sort of self-harm agreement that he buys Carroll every year and I buy Wally. Every year we say this'll be the year...

  10. Chinu
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Buy Smalling or Clyne for the DGW? Already have DDG if it matters.
    Thanks.

    1. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne

    2. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne, he's way cheaper

    3. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Think I'd go Clyne if you have no Liverpool cover. Also plays gw35

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

      Clyne then.

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

      Clyne it is then. Thank you all 🙂

  11. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone truthfully believe that City will move on to the semifinals in UCL? Why?

    1. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Because you are the man!

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Well they got a result away from home against PSG. Why can't they get one at home with 2 away goals?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Everyone seems to think they won't, it's making me very nervous

    3. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Of course!

      "In football, anything can happen" 🙂

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        When you put it that way I think I know we're the underdogs:(

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        It's a game of two halves

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

      They have a chance after a positive first leg result and 2 away goals but i think PSG will win and progress.. better side and more than capable of knocking in a couple of away goals as city did

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'd be thrilled if we made it to the semis. Wouldn't even care what happens at that stage.

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

      Decent chance alright.

      Very closely matched teams at full strength.. PSG probably edge it in terms of quality, but I wouldn't be hugely surprised to see City through with KdB back.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I hope you're right mate

    6. Pacer.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      City going through isn't the end of the world if Kun stays fit. Injury here would is the wrecking ball that needs to be avoided

    7. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think City are pretty likely to go through. 2 away goals on their side, defensive solidity will be needed ...

  12. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    BET 365 free £50 bet...

    City to win in extra time 40/1, PSG to win in extra time 33/1....

    Crazy?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What odds for 2-2?

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not that crazy considering it's a free bet 🙂

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm doing 2-2 again at 10/1 with one £50 then getting my girlfriend to sign up and do City to win in extra time at 40/1 with her account 😛

  13. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Defoe and Siggy out for...

    A) Coutinho+ Mitrovic
    B) Milner+ Welbeck
    C)Other

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

      B

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

  14. juggos
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My bet365 promotion is on the real madrid vs wolfsburg game, probably because it's a US account. I'm thinking pre bet on Real or Draw at 1.04 to 1, and in play on Wolfs at 15 to 1! Worst case I make $2.

    CR firstgoal is tempting me though as is Wolfs to qualify which is only 2 to 1 but much more realistic than them winning. Any suggestions?

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

      CR FGS imo

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

      Why not just cover your bet with over 0.5 goals and then punt on what you want for the free in play?

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah - go for the punt - YOLO 🙂

  15. Pooodle
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Current team for the double after a pretty awful wildcard. Is it worth doing anything this week or saving the transfer? Perhaps Delaney out for Moreno?

    De Gea, Robles,
    Lovren, Bellerin, Gabriel, Delaney, Simpson
    Sanchez, Payet, Lanzini, Coutinho, Mahrez,
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    0.6m ITB

    1. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure lovren will play both.

    2. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Your team looks pretty good for the coming DGW, Delaney to Moreno is a good bet, or Gabriel to Fosu Mensah.
      Gabriel will be dropped in my opinion.

      1. Pooodle
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I agree, pretty worried about both Gabriel and Lovren to be honest...

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

    @TM I spent a couple of days in St Petersburg a few of years back if that helps?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers, do you pay a fee to go there?

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

        I think so, from what I remember it was only about £20 though. It was part of a cruise but as i said it was a few years ago so im a big foggy on the exact details.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Ok, need to look Into it. May need a visa etc if traveling there.

  17. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like Barkley will be fine for Palace tomorrow 🙂

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Looking forward to my 2 points 🙂

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

        Me too mate 🙂

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Swish

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      🙂

  18. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Not sure what I want from tomorrow:

    Henn and Delaney v Barkley and Lukaku (C)

    No doubt it'll be 1-1 with Coleman and Dann scorers....

  19. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best 2 DGW defenders for GW34 for £10.7m?

    One is to play in GW35 also - GW36 onwards doesn't matter.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Apart from can't have double Arsenal, no other restrictions.

    2. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Rojo/Darmian and whoever is most likely to get more minutes of the Liverpool lads.

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Am thinking Rojo and Clyne - if Rojo plays tomorrow and plays well in the Cup then that should end any doubts arising from his bust up with Thumb-head.

  20. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Alright, narrowed it down to three. Best replacement for Jagielka?

    A) Dawson (5.1). Same price, dgw in 34 (WAT, ars), hard gw35 (tot), no dgw37

    B) Rose (5.1). Same price, sgw34 (sto), easier gw35 (WBA), no dgw37

    C) van Aanholt (4.7). Frees up 0.4, sgw 34 (nor), hard gw35 (ARS), dgw37 (CHE, EVE)

    Leaning towards c at the moment. Anyone I missed? Nothing in the bank so 5.1 is the budget. Rest of defenders are Bellerin, Smalling, Sakho and Gabriel.

    Any help appreciated!

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

      C

    2. Snibal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Rojo

    3. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A) 2,2,2 = 6 points
      B) 6,6 = 12 points
      C) 2,2 = 4 points

      My prediction of points over the next 3 fixtures

      I think Rose is the best option really, he also got an assist at the weekend and soaks up BAPS

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

    Actually, you are all talking nonsense about Carroll. There has been a complete turn around in his attitude, on and off the pitch, this Season. Well documented by Bilic himself, and reinforced by his assistant Nikola Jurcevic:

    http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/January/2-January/Jurcevic-It-was-a-fantastic-performance

    He has been helped also, by the departure of Nolan, who was a very bad influence. Many people in and around West Ham, from the Chairman down, have remarked on his positive attitude in training, and his patience on the bench.

    I have not been his greatest fan, so in this regard, I am not parti pris. But if it is good enough for Slaven, then it is good enough for me.

    Thank you for your attention. 🙂

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting about Nolan - so where did the whole thing about Nolan having to have him in his house to look after him come from?

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

        You have to ask. I do, frequently. Answer comes there none.

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

      I think Nolan was a worse influence on Carroll than many give him credit for.

    3. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I actually like his attitude on the pitch - be always gives my side huge problems with his physicality and work rate. No idea what he does off it but I always think it's irrelevant. He does need to sort his fitness out though, most of these premier league players can run through walls for 90 minutes +. If he did, he could score a lot of goals.

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

        His fitness is no longer an issue, and has not been for some matches, now.

        If you saw the Arsenal game, you will have seen this too.

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

          Should have been sent off though, no?

              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              That conveniently ignores the cautionable offence of holding a player to prevent them winning the ball. When he held Koscielny for Payets (?) disallowed tap-in he should have got a second yellow when a free kick was awarded to us.

              Disciplinary sanctions
              • A caution for unsporting behaviour must be issued when a player holds an opponent to prevent him gaining possession of the ball or taking up an advantageous position

              http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/laws-of-the-game/11-v-11/interpretation%20of%20laws%202015-16/law-12---interpretation-of-the-laws-of-the-game-2015-16.ashx

        2. Larry Legend
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah i watched the game and your spot on. But would you put Carroll in your FPL team? Unless it's a short term punt, I wouldn't go near him, due to fitness / injury concerns. Clearly I accept that injuries cannot all be attributed to fitness though.

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ask the Arsenal defence what they think of Andy Carroll.

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

      It looks like Jelavic taught him all he knows.

  22. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is it bad that I want Man City to be knocked out of the Champion's League because I own KDB..?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not at all 🙂

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      unless you are a Man City fan, no....

  23. 5L
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Iwobi essential? If so, I'd need to take Gabriel out for...? Dawson? Clyne? Smailing?

    Already got Bellerin and Sanchez.

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

      Keep Gabriel.

    2. Pacer.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      depends who replaces gabriel if he doesn't play either game

  24. Shah G
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku > Vardy (FT), reverse in 36.. Who is with me?..

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

    Here is Slaven. This is part of what makes me proud to be a Hammer:

    http://www.claretandhugh.info/video-slaven-speaks/

    😀

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😀

  26. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    As always happens with the trauma of the weekend now a memory i'm not so transfer happy but got two free goes:-

    DDG Darlow
    Gabriel Sakho Kos Simpson Delaney
    Ozil Cout Lennon Bolasie Payet
    Mitrovic Aguero Lukaku

    Milner in for Bolasie will probably be one move i make but there's a few others i could shift (Lennon, Delaney)

  27. Rafster
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez & Gabriel enough cover for Arsenal ? .. or should I be looking at getting Ozil or Iwobi in as well ? ..

    My other mids are KDB, Sanchez, Payet, Firmho, Lingard

    1. Shah G
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ur mids are fine but do get 3rd ars.. Def if u can afford or welbeck..

    2. CHICHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      or lingard->iwobi

  28. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I did Arnautovic > Barkley (-4). I'm hoping Barkley repays that hit.

    The thing is, Arnautovic didn't play and Dele Alli is my first sub ... 🙁 C'mon Barks, I believe in you. Any jammy rebound please

  29. Pedaso Pirates
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My back 5 is Gabriel, Jagielka, Lovren, Delaney and Reid. It used to be good until I wild-carded and mullered a great team!
    Gabriel looks like being dropped, Jagielka is out, Lovren was rotated/dropped. Suggestions?
    I'm dumping Jagielka and maybe Gabriel. Jagielka 5.1 plus 0.2 ITB.
    Who in United is worth bringing in - Rojo? Fosu-Mensah? Other suggestions? Janmaat?
    Thanks.

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dont worry we all did the same, mine was Toby > Sakho...
      I think Gabriel is safe personally
      Lovren is a question mark, depends on Thurs
      Jags needs to go and should never have been bought
      Reid is fine for now

  30. smiff_50
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Main rivals have Sanchez and TC chip and I trial them by 40 odd points. I have Ozil. Should I just throw the TC on Ozil or Aguero and hope for the best? No point in getting in and captaining Sanchez now is there?

    Cheers

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Depends what your other differentials are?
      If you have pretty much the same team TC Sanchez too to stay within 40 points and wait for him to slip up at some point (...Gerrard 🙂 )