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15 April 2016 1561 comments
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Romelu Lukaku is added to Everton’s list of doubts for the visit of Southampton. Salomon Rondon is passed fit for West Brom’s clash with Watford, Quique Sanchez Flores hints at rotation for the Hornets ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals, whilst Marko Arnautovic is expected to return in time for Stoke’s Monday night showdown with Spurs.

Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley, Aaron Lennon and Leighton Baines will be assessed ahead of Everton’s home clash with Southampton, Roberto Martinez has confirmed. Lukaku has been nursing a groin problem, which was aggravated against Palace in midweek, and will be monitored after he failed to train yesterday. The Toffees are without injured pair Tom Cleverley and Phil Jagielka, whilst James McCarthy is suspended. With one eye also on the upcoming FA Cup semi-final, Martinez has also hinted that “one or two youngsters” could be handed a chance against the Saints due to the injury situation.

Arsene Wenger has no new injury concerns ahead of the home encounter against Palace. The Gunners boss has revealed that Santi Cazorla and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could “maybe” be back next week, though neither has returned to full training yet. Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky continued their recoveries with run-outs for the reserves yesterday.

Villa’s Gabby Agbonlahor has been ruled out for the next two weeks. Caretaker manager Eric Black has confirmed that the forward will undergo a personal fitness programme to improve his match sharpness.

Steven Davis has recovered from an ankle problem in time for Southampton’s clash with Everton. Charlie Austin is sidelined with a minor knee injury, whilst Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Shane Long is fully fit after being forced off with dizziness last weekend.

Swansea have no injury worries ahead of their trip to Newcastle, with Leon Britton back in contention after recovering from a back complaint.

Big Sam has no injury problems to contend with for Sunderland’s vital trip to Norwich, with Duncan Watmore passed fit after a couple of months on the sidelines.

West Brom’s Salomon Rondon has recovered from the back injury that forced him off early against Man City last weekend. Alex Pritchard (hip) joins James Morrison on the sidelines as the Baggies welcome Watford to the Hawthorns.

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has confirmed his intentions to rotate the squad over double Gameweek 34, with one eye on the FA Cup semi-final encounter with Palace a week on Sunday.

Marko Arnautovic “should be okay” for Stoke’s clash with Spurs on Monday after missing out last week with a back problem. Erik Pieters serves the first of a two-match ban, whilst fellow left-back Marc Muniesa hasn’t trained since Monday and remains doubtful. Mark Hughes is optimistic on Glenn Whelan’s chances of recovery, though the midfielder has yet to fully train over the last few days.

Junior Stanislas could be in line to return for Bournemouth this weekend after stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury. Benik Afobe, Harry Arter and Adam Smith remain on the sidelines.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. sillyhilly69
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Robles / Darlow
    Bellerin / Gabriel / Dann / Janmaat / Sakho
    Payet / Countiho / Barkley / Bolasie / Sanchez
    Trollkaku / Aguero / Wickham

    Wickham > Martial
    Barkley > Alli
    Bolasie > Drinkwater (-4pts)

    Thoughts? Any better ideas? 20pts behind league leader.

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  2. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is Fosu-Mensah expected to start?

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    1. trinzoo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Both matches imho. 90%

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    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I reckon so

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    3. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is he a better option then Smalling? If he sarts both then he seems more attacking. I can afford either but am not sure the expensive Smalling is even a better choice!

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  3. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    TC Sanchez or BB?

    Bench: Darlow, Mahrez, Kane, Fuchs

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    1. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have almost the same bench except Fuchs is Reid. And I am going for a BB.

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      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks mate

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  4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ffs lukaku man now what?!!!!

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    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think he'll still play.

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      1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hell play then join the 59th minute club. He'll just blank again and that will piss me off. Everton choosing the wrong time To stop scoring

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  5. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Changing my mind round to a Triple Captaincy decision, therefore need to work out who to bench.

    As Martinez has given nothing concrete away, bench Barkley or Bolasie?

    Also, those with Sakho or Lovren and not bench boosting, there is an argument to play your Leicester defender over them? Can’t see either of them playing Bournemouth game and then they have Everton in a derby which usually has goals. So Leicester to grind another out?

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  6. bowsy51
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Choose 1:

    A) Delaney -> Man Utd Defender (6.0) (-4)

    or

    B) Robles -> De Gea (-4)

    C) Save

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    1. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    3. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  7. Jandal Tan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Have been planning to tripple capt sanchez this week, and think I'll stick with that plan, question is, how to use my 2FTs? Thinking:
    A) Forster --> Migs, Mahrez --> Milner
    B) Take a hit to get Cout in for Marez (downgrade Forster and Fuchs to cheapy's)
    C) Forster -->Migs, Mahrez/Alli --> Lazinni

    Current team:
    Forster // Hennessey
    Bellerin // Fuchs // Toby // Delaney // Targett
    Alexis (C) // Ozil // Mahrez // Payet // Alli
    Kun // Kane // Lukaku

    Your wisdom would be much appreciated!

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

    Re-posting

    Lukaku being a doubt might be a blessing in disguise for us. Martial could be great.

    Lets not underestimate how good a fixture Villa(H) is. Palace(H) is just the icing on the cake.

    And United need 6 pts from those 2 games..

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    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i went there: lukaku --> martial

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      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm joining you!

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

          Did it last night...before the price rise lol

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  9. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    This injury must explain recent performances. May be wise to transfer him out.

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  10. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lukaku to Origi for -4?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      One doubt to another? Martial!

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      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney is fit again, how is Martial not a doubt?

        He was toothless when played on the wing earlier in the season!

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        1. RustyBz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Are you serious? When has Martial ever been rotated or dropped? Even with Rooney fit?

          Rashford and Lingard would make way before Tony

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      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The problem is Martial has a blank on GW35...

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        1. Jose's Magic Omelette
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          So the same as Lukaku then?

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        2. RustyBz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Use an FT. Or just bench, I can manage 11 out without him. He has doubles on 37

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    2. gunner267
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      im not a big fan of -4s so id say no. but if you absolutely must ...

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    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I do like the sound of that, but way too risky.

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    4. Jandal Tan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wait for more news imo, but they could get similar minutes tbh - origi rarely plays a full 90, and Lukaku could get limited game time against Southamptom (if injury isn't too bad) and then a full game against Liverpool...

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  11. gunner267
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys,

    currently on

    Schmeichel (Hennessey)
    Bellerin, Simpson, Rose (Willliams, Daniels)
    Payet, Firmino, Alli, Sanchez (Afellay)
    Defoe, Aguero, Kane

    Have 1FT. GTG?

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  12. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So fun question time...

    If you could exchange your bench boost chip for an instant 20 points right now would you?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Bite your hand off for it.

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  13. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is there a stat for what BB has been worth so far this season particularly amongst high-ranked players (e.g. top 50k)?

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    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      fpldiscovery

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  14. Shirokov(c)
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Why are so many people going TC? Do ye not have bench boost?

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    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Injuries and rotation risks

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      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wasn't there an article some while back how rotations are a lot more common towards Week 37? There are no guarantees that there will be more absent players now than at 37. This week still looks the best choice imo.

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    2. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I suppose lots are now struggling to even have a decent bench, at least not without spending 4 to 8 points.

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  15. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one please:
    A. Milner
    B. Firmino
    C. Coutinho

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    1. Jandal Tan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      In a straight race, C, but depends what the extra cost does to your team

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      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Don't need the extra funds but is Coutinho likely to play as much as Milner?

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    2. gunner267
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C

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  16. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    (A) Rojo and Iwobi

    (B) Fosu-Mensah and Ozil

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    1. gunner267
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    3. LC1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B without a doubt

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  17. Jøssy ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    REPOST... New article

    Ok, so, I've pushed the button on Bolasie > Lanzini, and I now look like this (Bench Boosting):

    Hart - Gomes
    Bellerin - Fuchs - Sakho - Gabriel - Delaney
    Sanchez - De Bruyne - Payet - Coutinho - Lanzini
    Aguero - Kane - Mitrovic

    1.6M ITB 0FT

    Anything worth a hit, or good to go?

    NB. No Utd or Everton players allowed under my ML rules

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    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good to me.

      How did your ML rules come about?

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      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It's a Liverpool Supporters Club league, and the organisers impose it. Annoys me to be fair, but my main cash ML is a subset of that league, and there's a decent prize for the wider one too.

        I'm currently top of the smaller league and 3rd in the wider league (was top till last week!!)

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        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Great stuff Jossy. I like those rules. Makes it a bit more interesting.

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          1. Jøssy ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            You reckon!? It's pain when you're going for OR though and players like Lukaku are smashing it (the rules saved me a captain fail this week though I suppose)

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            1. Spencer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I guess this is where you have your own team for OR and then use your dog/cat/goldfish's team for your ML.

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              1. Jøssy ⭐
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                It is indeed! I know you're not supposed to, but I am working with different rules. Suppose it's only the same is being in a draft league too.

                And surprisingly, I'm doing better tan my goldfish. 46k > 75k

                Both higher last week 🙁

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              2. Jøssy ⭐
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                My goldfish is going for OR (allegedly), since my primary focus is beating my mates for their cash!! 😀

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    2. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd save that. Palace is iffy, but sine you can't recruit FM/Smalling anyways...

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      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate! Will do!!

        GW34, here we come..... 😀

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  18. gaz1185
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A) KdB & Gabriel

    B) Nasri & Bellerin

    I'm not sold on KdB getting much game time, Nasri seems like less of a risk as he's not in the Champions League squad.

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    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B is a smart move for minutes on the pitch, given info the last week

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  19. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Think I might apply to play for Everton this week. They have no one left.

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    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ha.

      what's the 1.5XC mean GB?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Triple captain. It's worth 1.5 x a normal captain.

        4 games goes to 6.

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        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          doing it this week?

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah. WC 36, BB 37

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    2. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Surely you can do just as good job for 1/4th of the wages 😀 !

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  20. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Have Lukaku Aguero and Martial as my strikeforce. Am going to play bench boost. Take a chance on Lukaku or transfer him out?

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  21. Shirokov(c)
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Are any of these worth getting rid of for a hit?

    Lukaku
    Ward
    Gabriel

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

    What are people doing with Lukaku?? If I get rid of him he'll play and score 12 goals or something, if I don't he'll probably only play one game and score 2 points.

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  23. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I was so into TC Sanchez but now with just -4 I may have 11 DGW players and bench:

    Hennessey, Alli, Mahrez, Fuchs, what to do ?

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    1. Boydinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      really good bench though

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    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      strong bench maybe worth the gamble, we know that sgw players can outscore the dgw players, plus your bench is nailled on. good luck

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  24. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    1FT, 0.0ITB. BB or TC? Any transfer suggestions? Cheers.

    Robles
    Smalling Gabriel Bellerín
    De Bruyne Coutinho Sánchez Lennon*
    Agüero Martial Lukaku*

    Subs: Darlow Lovren Mangala Lanzini
    *Doubt

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  25. Shearer & Sutton
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I'm playing BB for this DGW34. Despite some rotation risk.

    Mignolet, Robles
    Bellerin, Gabriel, Smalling, Sakho, Coleman
    KDB, Coutinho, Sanchez, Payet, Lanzini
    Aguero, Lukaku, Mitrovic
    1FT 0.0 itb

    Maybe I do Lukaku -> Martial. This mean a hit GW35.

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  26. King66544
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Good day all!

    Here`s my team for gw34 atm, 0,0 itb, 1 ft. Can currently field 8 for gw35.
    Mignolet (Robles)
    Monreal Sakho Gabriel (Simpson Delaney)
    Lanzini Coutinho Sanchez(c) Payet (Bolasie)
    Martial Aguero Lukaku

    Would like to offload CP assets, Iwobi would be a great pick but not keen on taking a hit to get him as I already have 3 from Arsenal. Also would like to get ManUtd defensive coverage. Thoughts on whether to take a hit to get Utd coverage (or someone else), make 1 ft or should I just save to get 2ft for gw35?All ideas appreciated!

    Oh, and the plan is to bench boost this gw but thinking that tc sanchez could give a better result..

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  27. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts would be aprpeciated, I've answered quite a few on the last page:

    Bolasie > Milner for 4pts looks a good option, but I'm short on cash so I need to do one of the below for another hit:

    a) Dann > PVA - con is that PVA doesn't have DGW
    b) Lukaku > Origi - con is Lukaku is an FPL troll and highly owned

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    1. Fenton
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm currently considering a similar move for Milner only with Lennon instead.
      Thoughts on Dann to Fosu-Mensah?
      I'm pondering these for a -8 too.

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    2. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No, i wouldnt do any of those due to hits galore.

      I am looking at shipping Bolasie, but wont take that many hits.
      Dann should go soon, but maybe save for this GW.
      Have you looked at Lukaku > Pelle? If you are set on selling Lukaku.

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  28. BrettK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Been away for a week and missed a lot but how did Fosu-Mensah get 7 points against Spurs? CS plus bonus?

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    1. gaz1185
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, went off injured then the goals came flooding in. Got a CS and 1 bonus point

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    2. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. He was brilliant until he was forced off with injury.

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    3. BrettK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lol thanks thought it was an error!

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  29. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Are these fair moves?

    Gabriel to FOSU-MENSAH
    Barkley to OZIL
    Lukaku to MARTIAL

    -8

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    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah can't argue with that really

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      1. jmcclory123
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You could upgrade Ozil to Sanchez and downgrade Martial to Rashford?

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    2. Boydinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      looks good i think

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    3. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Martial surely a risk with Rooney now fit?

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      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        nope

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  30. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So many problems,

    Will Firmino/Coutinho feature in 2 back to back games with the Europa League Semi-Final looming?

    Will Lukaku be rested now he's carrying an injury and the FA cup is looming?

    Is Iwobi nailed on?

    Is Gabriel nailed on?

    Is Darmian going to feature or will Fosu Mensah have 2 games?

    Will Rashford get two games now with Rooney back in the picture?

    Will Aguero feature in both games now he has the Champions League to focus on and not so much the league?

    Anyone care to tackle these?

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    1. Boydinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Will surely get some rest in 35 before EL
      Wont play 180, isn't on form either but Trollkaku could hunt us
      His place to loose for now
      Not nailed but should play
      No one knows, but Fosu could be worth it as an enabler
      He will feature in both, yes.
      Surely get some kind of rest in 35 before CL

      Just my thoughts

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    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I will try my very best;
      Both will be rotated.
      I think he will play both league games also.
      Not nailed with Ramsey coming back.
      Gabriel is definitely nailed. Mertersacker is dead.
      Fosu Mensah play two games.
      I think Rashford will feature in both but definitely not 180mins.
      He will feature in both but not 180.

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