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The Weekly Shop – Gameweek 37

We bring the curtain down on Wednesday with a visit to the Weekly Shop, as we analyse the player lists of our partner games to pinpoint the likely targets that will make up our own weekly squads.

As always, we divide the player analysis into two parts: I’ll assess the key targets that no squad can do without in “Better Buys”, before seeking out those one-shot “Poundstretcher” prospects that can provide us points, whilst freeing up funds.

For this week’s selection, we’re focusing on the FantasyBet and DraftKing player lists.

Better Buys

Manchester United travel to a Norwich side that have failed to net in three straight matches. David De Gea (FantasyBet 5.5m, Draftkings $4,200) has five clean sheets in eight outings and should do well at Carrow Road, though a trip to West Ham on Tuesday poses more of a problem – given that the Hammers have scored at least twice in their last seven, the Spaniard’s shot-stopping abilities will be called into action, meaning save points are likely to be on the cards.

Slaven Bilic’s side may be scoring for fun but a shut-out at the Hawthorns was their first in seven attempts. Visitors Swansea have blanked in back-to-back matches on the road and provide the Hammers a chance to record a twelfth clean sheet of the campaign, while United have scored only once in their last three away trips. Aaron Cresswell (FantasyBet 5.5m, Draftkings $4,100) is our pick from Slaven Bilic’s defence, with the raiding left-back producing a goal and assist over his last four appearances.

It’s been a remarkably underwhelming season for Eden Hazard (FantasyBet 10.5m, Draftkings $5,500), who has finally shown glimpses of last year’s form by netting three goals in his last two run-outs. The Belgian’s six goal attempts over those last two ties is more than the midfielder recorded over his previous 12 league appearances, suggesting a recent stint on the sidelines appears to have revitalised him ahead of trips to Sunderland and Liverpool.

We turn to West Ham once again, with their pair of home ties and prolific scoring record making Dimitri Payet (FantasyBet 7.5m, Draftkings $8,400) and Andy Carroll (FantasyBet 6m, Draftkings $5,200) prime candidates for our squads. Payet continues to be the main source of creativity for the Hammers, recording an eleventh assist of the term in the 3-0 win at West Brom, while Carroll also turned provider against the Baggies and has struck six goals in as many league outings.

Jurgen Klopp has preferred to utilise Daniel Sturridge (FantasyBet 10m) in the league while resting the striker in Europe. Thursday night should reveal more about the German manager’s plans but having started six of the last seven league matches, the Reds frontman could be worth investment, having netted five goals over that period.

Poundstretchers

Sunderland have been building a case for survival having lost only one match in eight, whilst three clean sheets in five highlights their late-season resilience. Victor Mannone (FantasyBet 4m, Draftkings $3,500) has made 19 saves over four matches and should be busy again with Chelsea and Everton both visiting the Stadium of Light over the next week.

Bournemouth may only have one match this Gameweek but a home tie against a West Brom side that have scored only twice in seven looks promising in the last home fixture of their debut top-flight season. Charlie Daniels (FantasyBet 4.5m, Draftkings $3,900) remains our choice route into Eddie Howe’s rearguard, whilst further up the field, Matt Ritchie (FantasyBet 5.5m, Draftkings $6,400) and Josh King (FantasyBet 4.5m, Draftkings Forward $4,400) look to be the Cherries attacking assets to select.

Andros Townsend (FantasyBet 5.5m, Draftkings $6,600) continued his fine recent form by netting Newcastle’s crucial winner against Crystal Palace last time out. It’s three goals and two assists in six matches now for the winger and a trip to Aston Villa affords Rafa Benitez’ side to strengthen their case for survival.

Another former Tottenham player is our pick of the budget forwards. A fourteenth goal of the season at Stoke re-affirms Jermain Defoe’s (FantasyBet 5m, Draftkings $5,300) credentials for the two upcoming home ties. The Black Cats frontman has scored the majority of his goals away from the Stadium of Light but, having had 13 attempts in the box over the last four (second only to Carroll) he will be Sunderland’s main threat for must-win matches with Chelsea and Everton.

These are the contenders for my weekly contest lineups. On Friday, I’ll also bring you up to date on my progress in FantasyBet, as I continue my quest for profit in the 2015/16 campaign.

1,592 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Slam
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Already on a -4, would you bring any midfielder for an additional 4 point hit to bench Sanchez(mci)?
    If so, who?

    1. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No, Man City have completely capitulated to too many above average sides for me to put Sanchez on the bench.

      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, I somehow feel more comfortable jist keeping it at a 4 point hit only and play Sanchez

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      sanchez is capable of scoring against City. theyre halfway to dont care town now.

      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thats a good point, cheers.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hey SM ..
      Hazard probably !! How's your team this week btw? Tc carroll/payet or undecided?

  2. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool Strategy, assuming no budget or position restraints.

    Who would you get?
    A) If they go out of UEFA
    B) If they dont

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

      it is more dependent on who gets minutes tonight (Thursday night)

      wait

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        i dont really think it will matter who gets minutes if they dont have the cup run to focus on. Klopps been resting players for eufa not for the premiership. if theyre out no need to rest.

    2. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Its really hard to tell

      A) None - Ive got Clyne and Milner, it is what it is if they dont start

      B) Still none, But ill be much happier owning those two above

    3. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would stay clear, too much rotation and Chelsea could turn up against them.

      If they go out, I might opt for Firmino... Klopp seems to like him and could start up top in place of Sturridge

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        i like Fermino and sturridge; very capable of getting points, good differentials in the top 50k, still with something to play for and two good games plus a bonus game against chelsea.

        tough one

  3. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ozil > >
    (A)Townsend
    (B)Fabregas (have Hazard)
    (C) Save and play Mahrez vs Everton
    (D) A/B + bench Milner (pending on europa game)

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A if it's for free

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Will be for -4, which I dont mind because the risk could be rewarded vs Villa easily. Fab has 2 games, which is why I am considering him also...

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C is tempting for the victory party match

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I know.. but i could always bench Milner if they go through in europa

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I like A but c is the safe choice imo

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, will probably ask a few more times this week cause im very torn between these choices!
        I dont want to bench mahrez, im leaning towards D and picking up Townsend only because I really dont fancy Liverpool.. and Milner is sort of a Dull pick from them anyway.

  4. Mike-Kovic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    bringing 4dgw for -8 and using BB, is it worth?

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

      with BB, yes

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      yes

      1. Mike-Kovic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        oopss..double post..

  5. Slam
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So, how does this look for a -4?

    Robles
    Smalling Cresswell PvA Clyne
    Milner Payet(VC) Sanchez
    Aguero Carroll(C) Lukaku

    Darlow... Mahrez Iwobi Bellerin

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

      I'm starting Darlow instead of Robles though a bit agnostic on which is the best option.

      Not sure on 4 defenders, but I guess you go with the DGWers you have

      I'd consider playing Mahrez for the victory party against woeful Everton's defense.

      Reasonable .

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ahh im in the same situation, Have both the same keepers but very undecided on who to start.
        Leaning Robles simply because 2 games is better chance than 1.. all it takes is one mistake vs villa and they could ruin a perfectly easy CS

      2. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Havent pulled the trigger but my transfers would be: Kane+Walker -> Carroll+Cresswell. Alternatively i could play 3 at the back and bring in a midfielder for Iwobi/Mahrez instead of doing the Walker -> Cresswell move. Ive got 3 ITB...

      3. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        As for the Robles/Darlow conundrum, Robles has a two point advantage from the start and Villa seem to be scoring since they have been mathematically relegated

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Are you keeping luk? Why?????
      I prefer defoe-4 over him !

  6. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Picking two from carroll/Defoe/Hazard is my dilemma this week

    My front 8
    Firmino Mahrez Payet Townsend(ozil)
    Studge Kane Lukaku

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ive gone for Carroll and am avoiding the other teo

      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Two*

    2. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Carroll and Hazard stand out options IMO

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      since Lukaku and Sturridge technically have DGWs, I'd think you'd pick one from Carroll/Defoe plus Hazard....

      but... I'd wait for tonight's match based on Danny's injury history before jumping the gun

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard for mahrez/ozil if so who to bench might be a problem then
        keep lukaku ?? I think defoe-4/carroll-4 may be better .. right?

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

          Def-o-nitely

    4. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      youll know more after liverpools game tomorrow

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If we are in the final I may get them all for -12 hit 🙂 ...

  7. Mike-Kovic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    bringing 4dgw for -8 and using BB, is it worth?

    will have 9dgw including lukaku, robles, lingard, lanzini, mannone..

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Depends whom you getting. Also, Robles may not even play - they are playing Howard now

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      asked and answered above

      1. Mike-Kovic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        thanks..

  8. xtremesid
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    GTG or make a change ?

    DDG*
    PVA-Cresswell*-Simpson
    Payet(TC)*-Mahrez-Milner*-Townsend
    Deeney*-Aguero-Kane

    Bench: Schmeichel-Sanchez-Delaney-Bellerin

    I am chasing ML leader by 6 points. Do I make any change - i have already done Walker > Cresswell.

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have 0.9 ITB. Any help appreciated

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think you're fine.

      You could possibly bring in another DGW attacking threat but not sure it's necessary with your SGW players

      6 points is nothing... focus on your team and doing the best you can without thinking about him

      1. xtremesid
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        thanks mate. Do you think the 1st 11 is good enuf or do I move anyone from the bench ?

    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No hits needed there, imo.

      1. xtremesid
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers !

  9. Gatsby
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of these, which is best

    A) Rose, KDB, Kane ---> Cresswell, Hazard, Defoe (-12)
    B) Rose, KDB ---> Cresswell & Fabregas (-8)
    C) KDB ---> Fab (-4)
    D) None and safe transfer

    Bout 30 points of ML and he has BB still avail. Risks needed i guess?

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

      A

      or

      E - Rose & Kane to Cresweel & Defoe

      1. Gatsby
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm i like E actually for a -8.. Will KDB get mins do u think?

    2. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      How many of Rose, KDB and Kane does your rival have? Can you post both your and his teams?

      I don't like any of those hits in isolation, but if you need to roll the dice then they could work.

      1. Gatsby
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He has Cresswell, Kane, KDB, Firmino, Moreno, of note.

        My team is
        Mig (Robles)
        Rose, PVA, Bellerin) (Gab, Simp)
        Sanchez*, KDB*, Payet, Lazini (Townsend)
        Aguero* Kane* Lukaku

        * indicates players he has too.

        Thanks for your help. hard to decide!

        1. Gatsby
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Bellerin should have * as we both have him.

          I could go Smalling instead for differential, but ive a feeling cresswell will score big.

          1. Gatsby
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Im gonna TC Payet i think too, which will be differential enough as he doesnt have him (might not go for him either).

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Ps, any ideas on my conundrum below?

          2. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I think Cresswell is a good shout (and got him myself last week), but in your spot I'd look for differentials. Smalling looks a good shout. Can you afford Rose -> Smalling ?

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Morning DZ,

    In serious danger of losing my ML for the first time ever - any pearls of wisdom here?

    - 38 points behind
    - I have TC chip left, he has no chips left

    My team (differentials in CAPS):

    Robles
    BELLERIN, CRESSWELL, SIMPSON
    Sanchez, KDB, COUTINHO, LANZINI
    Aguero, Kane, CARROLL

    Darlow, ALLI, GABRIEL, FOSU
    Bank 1.2m, 1FT

    His team (pre hits):

    Robles
    KOS, MORENO, PVA
    Sanchez, PAYET, FIRMINO, MAHREZ
    Aguero, Kane, DEFOE

    Darlow, SAKHO, DELANEY, OZIL
    Bank 0.2m, 2FT

    Clearly I need differentials and must TC a player he doesn't have. My bench is super weak also so need to bear that in mind, and also try to avoid too many hits.

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lanzini/coutinho(depends on tomorrow's)or kdb→hazard/Payet ... if you don't want payet then kane/kun→defoe (may be kane as dembele & Alli won't play)

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Leaning towards
        Cout or kdb and lanzini→payet and hazard tbh

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          He has Payet though so I think I have to avoid getting players in he has and losing players he doesn't already have in order to make up 38 points.

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            It's a big risk imo to go without payet even if he has him .... anyway sanchez/kdb→Hazard any may TC him or carroll is best option

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, it's definitely time to take risks. I also already have 3 WHU players which makes it tricky.

              KDB should start at the w/e though right? Could be a decent differential. I'm thinking perhaps one of the below options I posted - any of those stand out?

    2. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I feel you should get in Townsend for Alli and play him

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No double for Townsend though - think he can rip it up sufficiently at Villa?

        1. xtremesid
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I am hopin as I have him. Newcastle need to win next 2 and I feel they will go for it.

    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A) Fosu -> Valencia
      B) Alli -> Milner/Barkley (bench Sanchez)
      C) Fosu & Sanchez -> Valencia & Hazard (-4)

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        C if valencia is nailed (probably olsson if not sure).. but wait for tomorrow's game as studge might be a big differential too

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, although even if LIV go out tonight do you reckon he'll start all 3 of the remaining league games?

    4. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hmm.. yr TC on Carroll or Cresswell could make 38-
      2 goals in 2 games and baps or 2 CS and baps
      then Ozil in gw38 and (c)..
      good luck!

    5. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Are you intent on keeping both Aguero & Kane?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Open to ideas. I think they will both play and are still good options (golden boot and still fighting for league position) so reluctant to lose them, especially when the alternatives aren't that appealing:

        Lukaku - out of form
        Sturridge - rotation risk, especially if they go through tonight
        Deeney - 2 away games, WAT nothing to play for
        Defoe - rival has him

        1. Najoman86
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Agreed. I guess a lot will depend on the Europa League SF tomorrow morning. Knocked-out - we'll be falling over ourselves to get those Liverpool assets in. Qualify - avoid at all costs!
          I like Sturridge should Liverpool be knocked out.

          Out of the options that you've outlined above, I think the -4pts to bring in Valencia/Hazard could be well worth it!
          Or, perhaps, Alli > Willian?

        2. Gussy
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Have you considered Martial?

    6. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That team is atrocious, a clear example of a GW34 wildcard mess.

      I'd say that you must start with the best TC candidate, Hazard. He must come in, that means for KDB. Cost 0.5.

      Next step would be a DGW defender for F-M, otherwise you must play Bellerin @ City. Gabriel is worth keeping in view of GW38. So maybe Martin (Norwich) or Kirchhoff. Cost 0.3/0.4.

      Last step, get a 'true' DGW midfielder, either by replacing Coutinho or Alli. Coutinho may play GW38, Alli certainly won't. So maybe Redmond (if you are willing to take a punt on Neil selecting him twice) or Brady for Alli. Saving c. 0.6/1.0. I prefer the Redmond punt myself, I think there's a lot of upside to go with the selection risk.

      As a final alternative, replacing Coutinho instead of Alli with Redmond/Brady probably allows Smalling instead of Martin to replace F-M. That's worth considering too.

      I don't see you getting away with less than a -8.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, a complete disaster of a WC. Pretty much every gamble failed.

        I'm not sure I agree with ditching KDB and Cout for a -8, bearing in mind they are both explosive differentials to my rival and I have 38 points to make up. KDB will play both games now, imo and if LIV go out tonight then so will Cout.

        I do like Hazard though. To maximise differentials and avoid too many hits, I'm thinking Alli -> Milner and benching Sanchez (if LIV go out tonight), and perhaps KDB -> Hazard for a -4.

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Let's call the above A. Other options I'm looking at are:

          B) Fosu & Sanchez -> Rojo & Hazard (-4). Looks decent for the DGW and a decent MUN defender for 38. Hazard/KDB -> Sanchez in 38.

          C) Fosu & Alli -> Martin & Milner (-4). Less explosive but saves a transfer on B in 38

        2. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Mine was almost as bad. The problem is that the 2nd wildcard/BB combo is a strategic mistake but I (we?) only realised that when I had reached the point of no return.

          To my mind the extra hit for Martin/Kirchhoff will more than pay for itself. I'd be surprised if Norwich 1 CS in 2 games whilst Arsenal are unlikely to at City. If you are chasing it seems a no-brainer to me.

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

            ...*don't manage 1CS in 2 games*

  11. Gussy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hi DZ,
    This hasn't been mentioned very often, but is Costa not a worthy TC option this week? If you're feeling a punt, would he not be one of the better high-risk high-reward options?
    Cheers!

    1. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      1 assist in his last 3 since returning from injury. I would probably prefer to stick with Kane/Aguero or even punt on Sturridge ahead of Costa.

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

        Sure but I mean I don't think anyone expects anyone to return from injury and go bang. An assist last week was certainly a positive sign, but I am worried about his lack of shots. Do you know if there is a reason why he isn't really taking more than 2 attempts per game (structurally, tactics etc)? Or just as you said, out of form? Thanks mate

        1. Najoman86
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure why he's been down on form - it has been that kind of season for him, I guess.

          The underlying stats for Chelsea MIDs - namely Hazard & Willian are much better than Costa's. Prefer to invest in one of them, if I was after Chelsea selections for the DGW

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bit too out of form for me ... and Huddink might give Pato / Remy etc. a run just to keep them interested.

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

    Darlow/Robles
    Smalling/ bellerin/ Fuchs otamendi /sakho
    Kdb/ coutinho /iwobi Sanchez/ lanzini
    Kane/ kun /Defoe
    2FT suggestions?

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Iwobi > Townsend
      Sakho > PVA

      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        ^ I like this

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

        I'm willing to take a couple of hits
        Coutinho/kdb & Kane to payet & martial

        1. xtremesid
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I see you are a United fan but I am not keen on United attack. So I would not take Martial.
          I have kept both Kane/Kun

          For taking Payet, Coutinho - I would wait to see till tonight. KDB i feel may get minutes but yes, Liv have DGW - but rotation ends it up in a SGW. Wait for tonight before shipping out either.

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

            I'm not so sure on martial either, but Kane without dembele?
            Ideally, I'll get in
            Noble payet Townsend 4th transfer could be a defender, like pva

  13. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Budget 4.3. Ruddy or Mannone? Already got PVA..

    1. marquinhos
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mannone

    2. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely Mannone ahead of Ruddy

    3. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys..

  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Most nailed MUN defender other than Smalling?

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Recent games suggest Rojo...
      But it's rough with Valencia seemingly back, and Darmian had a great last game

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I expect Valenica TBH - he's been great last few weeks. However, it wouldn't be unexpected if LVG rested him and played a youngster just to annoy you!

  15. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    For the first time in 6-8 years I'm really not that fussed about this season coming to a close. Expectations are low to get any green arrows from here and all in all I think a top 50K finish is about fair (although certainly not representative of the time and energy put into trades this year - I'd be top 10 if that was the case).

    Triple Captain chip to use and if that goes well then hurray, but I'm expecting little. Anyone else feeling flat?

  16. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    anyone else thinking about going Pool'less?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not taking a hit to get rid of a Pool player but I'll start Coutinho and hope he gets minutes in each game. I concertina wouldn't be bringing anyone in with any surety of gametime.

    2. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have Milner but I m not sure of takin a hit to ship him - highly doubtful he will play both though 🙁
      So, given a chance - yes Pool'less. Only thing m afraid of is if Klopp really plays a whole team twice and then I hv to bear the brunt as ML leader has Moreno already

  17. marquinhos
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone thinking Baines?

    1. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good differential

    2. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Differential but not at that price as I would have to ship Bellerin to get him

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

        Thinking doing belle baines belle back to back transfers.. Not sure if worth it, my other team is fine, so could afford it

  18. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys, worth it to do Alli --> Hazard and Kane --> Defoe for -8 pt hit?

    Current mid and fwd:

    LANZINI Sanchez PAYET Mahrez (Alli)
    STURRIDGE Kane Aguero

    Will bench Sanchez for this GW if bring Hazard in

    1. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth -8 if means benching sanchez

  19. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, which is better? plan for bench boost
    Current squad:
    DDG Darlow
    Bellerin Jags Fosu PVA Creswell
    Milner Sanchez Lennon Couts Pedro
    Kun Martial Deeney

    A: Sanchez+Milner-->Hazard+Payet (-4)
    B: Sanchez + Fosu-->Hazard+ any 6 mil defender (-4)
    C: Other

    Thanks!

    1. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Surely you need to prioritize removing Jagielka?

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking this, but he's due to come back this weekend no?

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

    What're you guys doing on
    Coutinho
    Kdb
    Kane
    Sakho
    I'm thinking
    (Coutinho KdB iwobi Kane) to (payet Townsend martial Noble)

    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope
      Maybe
      Nope
      Dead, but leaving on bench cuz have space there for a rotten corpse

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

        But no dembele, so Kane's returns in jeopardy?
        You think coutinho will start both games?

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

    Repost
    Coutinho KdB iwobi Kane to
    Payet Townsend Noble martial
    For -8
    Or change the Kane transfer to
    Sakho to PVA?
    I don't mind a -4 or -8

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for tonight's result

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

        I doubt coutinho starting both games & KdB hasn't really set it alight in the league since returning

  22. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Darlow/Robles

    Gabriel, Kirchoff, PVA, Azpi, Smalling

    Alexis, Payet, Willian, Cesc, Milner

    Aguero, Carroll, Studge

    2.4 in the bank, would you take a -4 for anyone??

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Are you doing BB ? If not, what are you planning as ur 1st 11 ?

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

        yeh BB sorry

        1. xtremesid
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I feel you could swap 1 of the Chelsea midfielders - Willian preferably and get in Antonio/Lanzini. Seeing Chelsea games, Sunderland will try to be very defensive and would be hard to be broken down. Next up Liverpool (dont know which version of these players would turn up though).

    2. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero to Costa for the week then back in 38

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe Azpi, can't quite afford Smalling. Cheers! I wish a Pool def was absolutely nailed on...

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Fail.

  23. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Need a 3rd dgw def to go with DDG, Cress and PvA. Any ideas? Martin or Baines maybe. Thanks!

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      How about Smalling - a second defender ? Or maybe Azpi ?

      1. xtremesid
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        *Utd

      2. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Can't afford Smalling, might go for Azpi. I wish a Pool def was absolutely nailed on. Cheers!

        1. xtremesid
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah....was keen on Moreno now that Smith is suspended but I dont want to gamble on that

    2. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Can't see any pool player getting 3x90min in a week's time

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          At this stage most players are rotation risks though. I think Moreno will keep his spot

  24. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Leicester City have made former Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard their #1 transfer target.

  25. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    KdB to Payet a non-brainer?

    1. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah for sure

    2. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      For this week YES

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      no.. KDB and Man City has to cement their Top 4 spot.. they will fight for their lives if Man Utd & Spurs win in early games..

      who are your other mids?

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez, Lanzini, Hazard, KDB, (Iwobi on bench)

    4. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      hard to think about without a brain

    5. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe for someone else. Away to Swansea in 38 looks good for points and all to play for

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Only other real option is Sanchez or bench Kun/Kane and upgrade Iwobi (who was on the bench) to Payet...

  26. BB-8
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Which one?

    A. Simpson
    B. Ivanovic (-4)

    1. xtremesid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  27. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    2 Spanish teams in UEFA CL .. possibly 2 Spanish teams in UEFA EL.

    #1 League in the world?

    1. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Only 3 decent teams in la liga though, so no

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        3 are way above the rest.. but the next 4 are decent too..

  28. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is the real RuthNZ still about to discuss my actively psychotic triple Norwich plan for this week?

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

      I am here, yes. What is this psychosis you are experiencing? 🙂

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

        Darlow (Robles)
        Martin PVA Cresswell (Smalling 1st sub, Bellerin)
        Brady Payet Antonio Firmino (Sanchez)
        Naismith Sturridge Defoe-TC

        Norwich beat ManU at Old Trafford (1-2)

        ManU are #2 in home standings, #11 in away standings

        Norwich beat Watford twice by 3-nil both times last season

        Norwich did lose to Watford 2-nil this season

        Watford are playing for nothing

        Naismith although supremely punty returns to Goodison for the first time since January transfer out in week 38

        Brady was a regular feature in Jonty's explosion imminent table until this week when he fell out

        Martin can score

        ML is won and trying to surge my OR... no one will remotely consider even doubling up on Norwich despite two home matches with staying up on the line... I think Alex Neil can better Sam Allardyce in a match of wits (and have long assumed Newcastle's chances are thin with only 2 matches left vs. the others with 3)

        That's my thesis.

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

          Well, I don't know about all of that but I do think Norwich have as good a chance of getting out as the others. Their defence is much improved. Brady is a very good pick with set pieces and all. Ruddy/Martin/Olsson are also good, I'd like one of them. Naismith is a real punt, I'd prefer Deeney at the price.

          But Redmond is actually the one that most interests me. He was very good at the end of last season and he looks the most likely to rescue them now. My only doubt is whether Neil sees it that way and will start him twice in the DGW.

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

            Cheers Ruth NZ

        2. yewtee
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          ..I got Ruddy and Olsson in my WC team... 11 DGWers for 37...

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

            Now I'm tempted for a Ozil to Brady/Redmond switch with my FT... hmm.......

  29. davies
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Which GW38 punts is everyone looking at?

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

      not there yet...

      bringing in an Arsenal mid and might consider Walcott over Ozil but don't think he'll do the business two season in a row... so probably Ozil

      probably bringing back Aguero... so generally boring...

      oh... except I've planned my captain since my week 32 WC... Naismith in his first match at Goodison since being transferred away... I suppose that's a wee bit of a punt

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      R Martin, Townsend, Defoe....

  30. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Are managers letting their Lei assets go now?

    1. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Morelike the opposite. Now it's time for the Champions to have fun and show off

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

        In which case they'll get beat like the fundamentally poor team they actually are.

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Ouch, you sound bitter!

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

            Just my opinion.

            Reckon they'll manage top 6 next season?

            1. Evasivo
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              No idea, but they're obviously not a poor team. I see them performing well over the 37 38 anyway

            2. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              don't think so.. Top 10 guaranteed

      2. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Interesting, cheers!