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2 October 2016 3936 comments
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Gameweek 7 comes to its conclusion as Burnley welcome Arsenal to Turf Moor.

The Gunners roll up on the back of four straight league wins, with Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott both in fine recent form.

The Chilean teed up Walcott’s pair of strikes in the midweek Champions League win over FC Basel and with three double-figure hauls in four, carries the armband hopes of many at Turf Moor.

Walcott has now notched five times in seven across all competitions and has risen to 6% ownership in Fantasy Premier League.

Another big performance today would surely kick start a bandwagon over the international break, yet Arsene Wenger’s side face an obstinate Clarets rearguard that has conceded just five goals in the previous 17 league matches in front of their own supporters.

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  1. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why are people getting in Son? Won't he be travelling to Asia for his internationals?

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      because he's awesome

    2. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Plays last match on the 11th. Back on 12th. He will be fine. The lad is on fire.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Isn't WBA away a pretty unfavorable fixture?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Only for about 75 minutes.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Lol. Yeah but you can't count on that every week. Son for a hit surely unwise right?

  2. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Son essential?

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      no one is. maybe only Kun

  3. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Benteke is home to W Ham next and on pens yet people are selling? 😕

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I bought him last night. Not getting why anyone would want rid of him.

    2. MrMaverick
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Out of necessity in my case, plus fixtures take a turn for the worst after west ham

    3. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Barring injury he won't be leaving my team anytime soon

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Got him in on WC right now 🙂

    5. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He's served me very well last two weeks. No way I would sell ahead of playing the worst defence in England.

    6. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      And has scored in 3 of his last 4 games...

  4. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed!
    Any news on Nyom in the WBA backline?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      News?

      He played the last two, what else?

  5. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    RP. With Pickford + Jakupovic as GKs and 2FT, 0.3 idb

    A) Jaku -> Mandanda
    B) Antonio -> Son (today before rise to afford)

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Son IMO.

  6. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else with Ibra still thinking holding might not be the worst move in the world? He's not playing badly...

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I agree that he's due a haul soon but his price will plummet, the fixtures aren't the best and there are plenty of cheaper alternatives.

      1. big_cliff
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I desperately want to keep - I think I probably will. Feels so wrong yet so right but I can't bare the thought of the price drop

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

      I may well keep for a while.

      No International Duty either so 0 chance of being rested. Plus, while their attack is great, Pool still haven't kept a CS.

      1. big_cliff
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Same could be said of Stoke today, defense-wise

    4. stachman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      For that amount of cash "not playing badly" may not be enough, I guess...

  7. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at finally dumping Ibra for an Arsenal midfielder. Which is the better combo:

    A) Sanchez + Austin
    B) Walcott + Costa

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      b

    2. big_cliff
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

  8. sttewwizza
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    When Ramsey finally back in squad... what do you thinks guys, who will be droped to the bench...?

    A: Iwobi

    B: Walcott

    C: Xhaka (or someone who playing in central MID with Santi)

    D: No one, he'll be substitute

    1. big_cliff
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      D

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsey in the middle and Caz to left wing is the only way Ramsey will get back into the team. Don't see it though.

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Choose one:
    A - Sterling
    or
    B - Coutinho?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Do you have any Liverpool cover? A if you do.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        already got Firmino, was thinking Sterling anyways

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, Sterling.

  10. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone think Walcott will outscore Son over the next 3?

    He has better fixtures and I can see Arsenal scoring 2 or more in their next two games

    1. MrMaverick
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      probably yes but if you can get both, then get both

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      50/50 really

  11. jam sandwich
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    who to get rid of first:

    a) Valencia
    b) Collins
    c) Evans

    1. big_cliff
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

  12. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which is more annoying?

    A) "Get in the hole"!
    or
    B) "You're the man"!

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Some p**ck was shouting cheeseburger yesterday

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        😀

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

      Both equally annoying & ridiculous.

    3. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There was one very annoying American shouting " get in the bunker " .

  13. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Rose worth the extra over Vertonghen? I'll need to find £0.2 elsewhere if I want to make this move.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Probably but I didn't have it

  14. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Was anyone else impressed with Alli today?

    So advanced and a real threat

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

    Mustafi did very well in the BAPs today. Anyone reckon he's a good pick?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer Kosc at that price. More goal threat

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

        Thing is, he's 0.1m more 🙁

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

    Early -4 taken.. Antonio + Bolasie -> Wally + Snod.. Valencia + Stones will have to stick around a bit longer

    1. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I see you took my advice. I see great points ahead for you 😉

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        And Stones can wait. Has pretty good fixtures. Valencia out maybe next week

  17. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    The hand of God!

    Woke up feeling rather grumpy this morning after transferring Baines & Firmino out for Koscielny & Lallana (-4) but in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's game Lorient Koscielny saves my gameweek bundling the ball into the goal with what looks like a blatant handball.

    48 points in total not great but seems above average from what I can see.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      *Laurent

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I was losing my monthly cash league to a dude who triple captained Firmino but that glorious handball makes it a draw 😆

  18. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Choose one:

    A) Son

    B) Sterling

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Son

    3. FPL Footy Show Pod
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A especially before the rise... I've just pulled the trigger!!

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      sterling

  19. My Name Is Prince
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cuco Martina got 6 points today... Played 64mins... 😀

  20. The Fantastic Mr Fox
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Kos: "I tried with my foot and I don't know if I touched it with my hand. The referee gave the goal, you need to respect the decision."

    Shud've said 'i did not zee it'

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lol. Blatantly know she handled it

  21. jam sandwich
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Valencia > Vertonghen tonight?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sure

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

    Is fechin banned these days?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Works fine.

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

        Swap h for a k and yes it is.

  23. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Current team

    Jaku Pickford
    Holebas Coleman Walker MKelly Amat
    Alexis Snodgrass Capoue Firmino Payet
    Aguero Deeney Lukaku

    0,0m in bank and 2 FT.

    IF all my players get back fit from the international break I was thinking one of these options:

    A. Jaku to Grant (to use at least one transfer and have 2 playing goalkeepers for the coming weeks)

    OR

    B. Walker and Coleman to Lovren and Koscielny (to exploit Arsenal and L'pool kind run of fixtures)

    Thoughts?

  24. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Deeney or Rashford?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Rash

    2. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Deeney

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

      Deen

    4. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Rashford

  25. Lallana's Bananas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know who got MOTM in the Arsenal game?

  26. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Son or Walcott?

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Impossible decision

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Whenever in doubt, choose the one who's likely to rise in price more.... If it still is even, pick the cheaper one = Son

      Simples 😉

    3. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Walcott just for the easier fixtures. Son or Sterling?

      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Son

  27. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any Ibra owners NOT selling?

    1. Hyperion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I actually fancy him to get something at Liverpool and I don't know which striker to replace him with, but his price is probably going to drop 0.3 before next GW so I feel like I have to sell.

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Same.

        He'll threaten from corners which as we know, Klopp doesn't think need defending.

  28. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you Koscielny. You have saved my catastrophic gameweek, with the last kick. Anyone else saved by Kos?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      *last dab

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      big time 🙂

  29. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is Baines back soon?

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Should be after break

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Next GW probably.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers!

  30. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who's the Arsenal defender of choice?

    Monreal assist potential, Mustafi bonus or Kos handy in front of goal?

    1. Hyperion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kosc

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      All good options. Bellerin will come out on top in the end though.