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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Rogers	AVL	7.0m	123.2%	Very Likely
Wilson	FUL	5.5m	112.2%	Very Likely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	104.7%	Very Likely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	102.3%	Very Likely
Palmer	CHE	10.3m	87.5%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	88.2%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	89.0%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	87.5%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.6m	82.5%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.2m	82.1%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	80.9%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	78.1%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.6m	71.2%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	76.8%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	73.2%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	67.0%	Unlikely
Raya	ARS	6.0m	68.8%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	67.4%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	66.1%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	66.5%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	66.0%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	65.6%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	61.3%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	59.1%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	57.2%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	56.2%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.4m	55.6%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	55.4%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.1m	58.8%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	54.5%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	53.5%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	51.4%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	15.0m	47.1%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.6m	47.3%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	47.5%	Unlikely
Flemming	BUR	5.3m	47.6%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	45.2%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.5m	42.8%	Unlikely
Wilson	WHU	5.8m	41.1%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	38.1%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Mateta	CRY	7.9m	158.7%	Very Likely
Longstaff	LEE	4.9m	102.6%	Very Likely
Minteh	BHA	6.2m	102.9%	Very Likely
Bobb	MCI	5.2m	101.8%	Very Likely
Nallo	LIV	3.8m	101.6%	Very Likely
Gudmundsson	LEE	3.9m	100.1%	Very Likely
Rodon	LEE	4.1m	99.9%	Likely
Muniz	FUL	5.4m	99.3%	Maybe
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	99.8%	Maybe
Neave	NEW	4.4m	100.1%	Maybe
Mayenda	SUN	5.3m	96.9%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	96.8%	Maybe
Elanga	NEW	6.6m	95.0%	Maybe
Anthony	BUR	5.3m	92.2%	Maybe
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.2%	Unlikely
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	93.5%	Unlikely
Kulusevski	TOT	6.4m	93.1%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	92.6%	Unlikely
McKenna	BOU	4.0m	92.6%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	92.2%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	91.6%	Unlikely
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	92.8%	Unlikely
Balcombe	BRE	4.0m	91.6%	Unlikely
Yarmoliuk	BRE	5.0m	93.8%	Unlikely
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	91.6%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	5.0m	90.2%	Unlikely
Bentley	WOL	4.0m	90.1%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	90.1%	Unlikely
Irving	WHU	4.4m	87.7%	Unlikely
Toti	WOL	4.3m	89.4%	Unlikely
Nørgaard	ARS	5.2m	86.9%	Unlikely
L.Guilherme	WHU	4.9m	86.5%	Unlikely
Worrall	BUR	3.9m	86.1%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	85.6%	Unlikely
Danso	TOT	4.3m	83.5%	Unlikely
Coleman	EVE	4.3m	82.8%	Unlikely
McAtee	NFO	5.1m	85.2%	Unlikely
Fer López	WOL	5.2m	84.2%	Unlikely
Aina	NFO	4.7m	81.1%	Unlikely
Sels	NFO	4.7m	79.2%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Sus
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:16am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C, Inj
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	C
Up	Andersen	FUL	C
Up	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
Up	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:28am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	B
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
Up	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:34am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Down	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
Down	Woltemade	NEW	B

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:43am

Team News

Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 11 – Part One

7 November 2016 1746 comments

James H

Pep Guardiola continues to tinker as he rests Raheem Sterling, Burnley revert to a one-man attack, while Everton are the latest to dabble, unsuccessfully, with a three-man defence.

Here’s part one of lessons learned from the Gameweek 11 teamsheets.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin (Ramsey 65), Xhaka; Walcott (Oxlade-Chamberlain 71), Ozil, Iwobi (Giroud 70); Sanchez.

Arsene Wenger made three changes from the side that beat Sunderland 4-1 for the north London derby, with the fit-again Nacho Monreal and Theo Walcott replacing Kieran Gibbs and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Granit Xhaka returned from suspension to replace Mohamed Elneny.
Xhaka partnered Francis Coquelin at the base of midfield for the Gunners in Wenger’s standard 4-2-3-1 formation, with Walcott returning on the right of the attacking midfield trio.
Wenger made an attacking first substitution with the match evenly poised at 1-1, with Aaron Ramsey coming on in place of Coquelin in a straight swap just after the hour-mark. Then, with 20 minutes remaining, he introduced Olivier Giroud and Oxlade-Chamberlain in place of Walcott and Alex Iwobi. Notably, Alexis Sanchez shifted to the left flank to allow Giroud to take over as the lone striker.
Arsenal once again missed the craft of Santi Cazorla in the middle of the park, so Wenger will be desperate for the Spaniard to fully recover from an Achilles injury to face Man United after the international break. Xhaka’s place appears the most at risk, while a quiet performance from Iwobi means he could come under pressure from the likes of Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey and Giroud, with Sanchez a possibility to then start out on the left wing should Giroud be handed a starting berth.

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

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Boruc; Smith, Cook, Francis, Daniels; Gosling, Arter (Mousset 77), Stanislas (Fraser 82), Wilshere, Ibe (Afobe 46); King.

Eddie Howe was forced into making two changes for the visit of Sunderland to the Vitality Stadium, with Dan Gosling and the fit-again Junior Stanislas earning recalls in place of the injured Andrew Surman and Callum Wilson.
Gosling started next to Harry Arter in central midfield in the 4-2-3-1 formation, while Stanislas returned on the right of the attacking midfield trio. That meant it was Josh King who operated as the lone striker for the Cherries.
With the score level at 1-1, Howe decided to make a change at half-time, with Benik Afobe introduced in place of Jordon Ibe. That substitution forced a reshuffle in attack, with King moving to the right wing, and Stanislas to the left, allowing Afobe to lead the line. After falling 2-1 behind, Howe turned to Lys Mousset and Ryan Fraser, with Arter and Stanislas making way. Fraser played on the left wing, with Mousset on the right, seeing King move alongside Afobe up front in a 4-4-2, leaving Gosling and Jack Wilshere in central midfield.
Bournemouth will be without the suspended Adam Smith for the trip to Stoke City following the international break after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. Howe may use either Nathan Ake or Tyrone Mings to replace Smith, then, or perhaps consider moving Simon Francis to right-back, with one of that pair drafted in at centre-back. Surman’s hamstring injury means he’s likely to still be out for Gameweek 12, so Gosling may keep his place in the side, while Afobe could push for a start if Wilson (knock) remains unavailable. Ibe’s starting spot appears to be the most at risk.

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

Burnley

Starting XI: Heaton; Lowton, Keane, Mee, Flanagan; Marney, Defour (Tarkowski 74); Gudmundsson, Hendrick (Barnes 85), Arfield (Boyd 65); Vokes.

Sean Dyche made two changes to the side that drew 0-0 against Man United for the home fixture against Crystal Palace, with Jon Flanagan coming in for the injured Stephen Ward, while the fit-again Steven Defour earned a recall in place of Andre Gray.
Defour’s inclusion meant Dyche switched from the 4-4-2 to a 4-2-3-1, with Jeff Hendrick stationed in the central attacking midfield role behind lone striker Sam Vokes. Defour partnered Dean Marney in the double-pivot, while Flanagan slotted in at left-back for the Clarets.
After Connor Wickham pulled a goal back to reduce Burnley’s lead, Dyche turned to George Boyd off the bench, with the energetic midfielder brought on in place of Scott Arfield in a straight swap. With Defour not ready to complete 90 minutes, the Belgian was taken off with 16 minutes remaining, with James Tarkowski brought on to sit in front of the back four alongside Marney to help preserve Burnley’s 2-1 lead. But after Palace equalised, Dyche threw on striker Ashley Barnes in place of Hendrick, ending the match in a 4-4-2.
Dyche’s selection for the trip to West Brom in Gameweek 12 will largely depend on whether he looks to hand a recall to Gray up front, and move back to a 4-4-2. Given the performance on Saturday, he may choose to stick with a 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1, with Defour and Hendrick both likely to keep their starting roles. Boyd may push Arfield for a berth on the left wing, while should Ward recover from a hamstring problem, he could return in place of Flanagan.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Strikers

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill (Terry 84); Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Pedro (Oscar 71), Costa, Hazard (Batshuayi 80).

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte once again named an unchanged starting XI for the home clash against Everton.
The Italian rolled out the 3-4-3 formation once more, with Pedro and Eden Hazard again flanking central striker Diego Costa.
With the Blues holding a 5-0 lead, Conte took off Pedro, Hazard and Gary Cahill during the final 20 minutes, with Oscar, Michy Batshuayi and John Terry coming on in straight swaps.
Providing none of his starting XI pick up any injuries over the international break, Conte is likely to name the same side for the trip to Middlesbrough. Willian missed out due to illness on Saturday but appears unlikely to usurp Pedro for the starting role on the right wing. Kurt Zouma and Cesc Fabregas will be available to return after the international break, but neither player is expected to force their way into the starting XI just yet.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Right Wing

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Mandanda; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Kelly (Fryers 59); Cabaye, McArthur (Ledley 87); Townsend, Puncheon (Wickham 59), Zaha; Benteke.

Alan Pardew made three changes for the trip to Turf Moor, with Damien Delaney, Jason Puncheon and Andros Townsend earning recalls in place of James Tomkins, Joe Ledley and Lee Chung-yong.
Those changes saw Pardew change from his favoured 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 system, with Puncheon starting alongside James McArthur and Yohan Cabaye in central midfield. Townsend and Wilfried Zaha flanked central striker Christian Benteke, while Delaney partnered Scott Dann in central defence. Pardew interestingly swapped his full-backs around for Saturday’s match, with Martin Kelly starting at right-back, and Joel Ward at left-back.
After falling 2-0 behind, Pardew made a double substitution, with Zeki Fryers and Connor Wickham coming on for Kelly and Puncheon. Fryers slotted in at left-back for the Eagles, with Ward shifting over to the right, while Wickham joined Benteke in attack, forming more of a 4-4-2. Ledley was handed a brief run-out late on to provide some fresh legs in place of McArthur in the engine room.
Given Palace shipped another three goals on Saturday, Pardew may again make changes at the back, with Fryers and Tomkins options to replace Delaney and Kelly. Wickham’s performance off the bench could mean that Pardew even considers starting with a 4-4-2 in Gameweek 12, though that remains unlikely given the quality of the City midfield. Ledley could push for a recall as a more defensive midfield option, perhaps in place of Puncheon.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Strikers

Everton

Starting XI: Stekelenburg; Williams, Jagielka, Funes Mori; Coleman, Barry (Davies 66), Barkley, Cleverley, Oviedo (Mirallas 36); Bolasie (Lennon 60), Lukaku.

Ronald Koeman made three changes for the trip to Stamford Bridge, with Phil Jagielka earning a recall in place of the suspended Idrissa Gueye, while the fit-again Maarten Stekelenburg and Tom Cleverley started in place of Joel Robles and Kevin Mirallas.
Those changes saw Koeman switch from his usual 4-2-3-1 to a 3-5-2, with Jagielka joining Ashley Williams and Ramiro Funes Mori in a three-man backline. Seamus Coleman and Bryan Oviedo operated as wing-backs, with Cleverley starting alongside Gareth Barry and Ross Barkley in central midfield. Yannick Bolasie started next to Romelu Lukaku in attack for the Toffees.
But having seen his Everton side run ragged during the opening half-hour, Koeman decided to make a change, with Mirallas introduced in place of Oviedo. That substitution saw Everton switch to a 4-3-3, with Funes Mori moving to left-back, while Mirallas and Bolasie flanked central striker Lukaku in attack. Bolasie was the next player to make way, with Aaron Lennon replacing the DR Congo international on the hour in a straight swap. Minutes later, Koeman brought on youngster Tom Davies in place of Barry to try and provide some fresh legs in the middle of the park.
Koeman’s decision to change formations due to the absence of Gueye backfired dramatically on Saturday, but with the midfielder back for the home encounter against Swansea City, Koeman should return to either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation. Barry will miss that match due to suspension, though, so Gueye and Cleverley may combine, with Mirallas earning a recall in the attacking midfield positions. The likes of Lennon and Davies provide further options, while James McCarthy would also come into contention should he recover from injury. Funes Mori looks set to drop back to the bench, while Koeman will hope Leighton Baines can return from a hamstring injury to replace Oviedo at left-back. After being partially at fault for a couple of the goals, and given Robles kept a clean sheet in the previous match against West Ham, Stekelenburg’s starting berth is now under threat.

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

Hull City

Starting XI: Marshall; Dawson, Maguire (Huddlestone 74), Davies; Elmohamady, Henriksen, Livermore, Mason, Clucas; Keane (Snodgrass 29) Hernandez (Mbokani 8).

Mike Phelan named an unchanged side from the one that lost 1-0 at Watford for the home clash against Southampton.
Phelan stuck with the 3-5-2 once again, then, with Abel Hernandez and Will Keane combining in attack for the Tigers.
Hull were forced into making an early change, with Hernandez forced off with a groin strain. The Uruguayan was replaced by the returning Dieumerci Mbokani in a straight swap. But the Tigers suffered further misfortune after Keane had to be replaced with a knee injury. The fit-again Robert Snodgrass was introduced, a change which saw the home side move to more of a 3-4-3, with Snodgrass (right) and Markus Henriksen (left) flanking central striker Mbokani. Phelan’s final substitution saw Tom Huddlestone replace Harry Maguire and stationed in a defensive midfield role next to Jake Livermore, as Hull closed the match off in more of a 4-5-1 system.
After a stirring comeback, Phelan would seem likely to opt for a similar side to the one that finished the match, with both Hernandez and Keane struggling to be available for the trip to Sunderland. If he goes with a 3-4-3, Snodgrass and Mbokani appear likely starters, with Henriksen or perhaps Shaun Maloney playing on the left. That would leave Ryan Mason and Livermore to patrol central midfield.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Strikers

Leicester City

Starting XI: Zieler; Simpson, Morgan, Huth (Ulloa 87), Fuchs; Mahrez, Drinkwater, King, Musa (Gray 67); Okazaki (Vardy 46), Slimani.

Claudio Ranieri made two changes for the home encounter against West Bromwich Albion, with Ron-Robert Zieler replacing the injured Kasper Schmeichel in goal, while the fit-again Islam Slimani earned a recall in place of Jamie Vardy.
Slimani led the line for the Foxes, then, with Riyad Mahrez (right), Shinji Okazaki (No 10) and Ahmed Musa (left) forming the attacking midfield trio in the 4-2-3-1 formation.
Following a lacklustre first-half display, Ranieri made a change at the break, with Vardy coming on for Okazaki, seeing the home side switch to a 4-4-2. Demarai Gray was then introduced for Musa in a straight swap midway through the second-half, and with West Brom leading 2-1, Ranieri threw on Leonardo Ulloa in place of Robert Huth as a final roll of the dice, ending the match in a 3-4-3.
After a disappointing home defeat, Ranieri may consider recalling the likes of Daniel Amartey and Vardy for the trip to Watford after the international break. Amartey could replace Andy King in central midfield, while Vardy may come in at the expense of Okazaki. Gray and Albrighton are also viable alternatives to Musa on the left flank. Zieler looks set to be the starter in goal for the next few matches after Schmeichel underwent surgery on a broken hand.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Strikers

Liverpool

Starting XI: Karius: Clyne, Lucas, Matip, Milner: Henderson, Emre Can, Lallana (Sturridge 70): Mane (Wijnaldum 63), Firmino, Coutinho (Ejaria 86).

Jurgen Klopp made two changes for the visit of Watford to Anfield, with James Milner returning from illness to replace Alberto Moreno, while Lucas Leiva started in place of Dejan Lovren, who himself missed out due to a virus.
Lucas partnered Joel Matip in central defence for the Reds, then, while Milner returned at left-back in what was once again a 4-3-3 formation used by Klopp.
With the match won, Klopp firstly brought on Georginio Wijnaldum in place of Sadio Mane. Minutes later, Daniel Sturridge then replaced Adam Lallana, seeing Roberto Firmino move to the right of the front three, with Sturridge taking over as the lone striker. Wijnaldum joined Jordan Henderson and Emre Can in central midfield. Klopp’s final change saw youngster Ovie Ejaria get a brief run-out in place of Philippe Coutinho.
With the international break now upon us, Lovren should be fit to return to the starting XI in place of Lucas for the trip to Southampton in 12 days’ time. Otherwise, Klopp will probably look to name an unchanged side, unless he decides to rest Coutinho given that Brazil play in the early hours of Wednesday morning ahead of the trip to St Mary’s on Saturday. Firmino could also be rested, although he is less likely to earn minutes for Brazil.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence

Man City

Starting XI: Bravo; Zabaleta, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy; Fernandinho; Navas (Garcia 86), Gundogan (Nolito 75), De Bruyne, Silva; Aguero (Iheanacho 90).

Pep Guardiola made four changes for the home clash against Middlesbrough, with Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy, Jesus Navas and Kevin De Bruyne coming in for Fernando, Nicolas Otamendi, Raheem Sterling and Nolito.
Zabaleta and Clichy started at right-back and left-back respectively, with Aleksandar Kolarov partnering John Stones in central defence. De Bruyne started alongside Ilkay Gundogan in central midfield in the 4-1-4-1 formation, with David Silva (left) and Navas (right) stationed out wide.
Guardiola made his first substitution with 15 minutes remaining, with Nolito brought on for Gundogan. Nolito played on the left wing for the home side, with Silva moving into central midfield. Aleix Garcia was then introduced for Jesus Navas, with Guardiola handing Kelechi Iheanacho a brief run-out at the death in place of Sergio Aguero.
The numerous options that Guardiola has at his disposal means that rotation looks set to be a constant issue for Fantasy managers. In defence, Otamendi may come back in against Crystal Palace after he was rested at the weekend, with Kolarov perhaps taking over from Clichy at left-back. Vincent Kompany provides another option, though, while Bacary Sagna should also be back from a hamstring injury to offer an alternative to Zabaleta at right-back. Likewise in midfield, Sterling should return after he was rested against ‘Boro, while Sane and Nolito provide further options in the wide areas.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, Midfield, Flanks

The second part of Line-up Lessons, assessing the final 10 teams, will be published tomorrow.

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Jimmy Boy
9 years, 1 month ago
Who are you captaining next weekend?
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1. Pino
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Lukaku
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2. Rhinos
  9 years, 1 month ago
  its on kdb but Lukaku v tempting
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3. ANON.
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Aguero if it seems like he won't be rested. Otherwise Lukaku
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4. skeyrd
  9 years, 1 month ago
  really depends on how internationals go, but a healthy aguero coming off wins with argentina would get my vote
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5. Worzel Gummidge
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Aguero.
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6. Ziegler1988
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Lukaku
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7. Pegboy
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Lukaku.
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8. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Aguero vs palace is a goldmine tbh. Hes so much better away from home
  
  VC currently on Lukaku
  
  I think lukaku will score but it will be a toguh game. Swansea will most definately park the bus
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Cantona90
9 years, 1 month ago
How many points have people had on their bench this year?

114 and counting so far.
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1. Your Man With The Hair
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Not a clue, and unless there's a new feature that calculates it for you, i have no intention of finding out.
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  1. Vlekz
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Gaweweek history. Pb(points benched).
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2. ANON.
  9 years, 1 month ago
  120 thanks to Capoue first 5 weeks
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2016/17 Is the Season of the Hit.
ANON.
9 years, 1 month ago
Not being aggressive with transfers has really cost me quite a few points this season. Last 2 years I've always found myself very close to the "template", never really had to take hits and had finishes of around 300 and 12k. This year I've drifted away from the template last few weeks and always hoped that the template would drift back towards my team (everyone getting Ibra back when he scores a hat trick for example) and now ranked ~ 350k. Think I've learned that it's best to just take the hit early when you know you've made a mistake cos it's only going to get worse
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1. ANON.
  9 years, 1 month ago
  And if you want a player in and everyone else is getting them its usually a strong sign to just go for it, not being too afraid of hits
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  1. Smurf
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Hits early on in the season aren't as bad IMO. You have plenty of time for them to "pay off" but more crucially they help with building up TV which will become important towards the latter part of the season.
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    1. ANON.
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Yeah definitely
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  2. Olivier Bernards watch
    9 years, 1 month ago
    I have also found this. If I'm confident that something is best for my team in the long run, I am happy to spend points to achieve it. Of course, things change a bit in 2nd half of the season tho.
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2. Smurf
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I think this year is more difficult because there isn't really a full template. The are a lot of well scoring popular players.
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  1. ANON.
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Yeah it hasn't been as solid as normal but still some things are quite apparent. Such as Sanchez over Ibra for last few weeks
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3. Rhinos
  9 years, 1 month ago
  there aint a template this season, you cold keep taking hits and fly or you could do a jonty and miss out
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  1. ANON.
    9 years, 1 month ago
    I think there is still a rough template. Something like this currently
    
    Heaton/Foster, Pickford
    Arsenal/Spurs, 5, 4.5, Holebas, Amat
    Sanchez/Haz, 2 LIV mids, Walcott/Allen/Gundogan, Capoue/Fletcher
    Aguero, Lukaku, Austin
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    1. ANON.
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Fuchs/VVD/Morgan in defence actually
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    2. Costa's Counsellor
      9 years, 1 month ago
      😯
      
      I have all 21 of those!
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      1. ANON.
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I've even missed a few out like Costa but you get the idea
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  2. J0E
    9 years, 1 month ago
    This is true.
    
    If you stick with what you have and don't chase the bandwagons you will miss out - my early October basically.
    
    Or you take hits and keep up with the top picks and you will do well - my late October/early November
    
    There are so many options this season that it's impossible to get them all in....you have to keep moving though all the time.
    
    Sanchez is essential, Lukaku is essential, Allen is essentia, Sell Lukaku, Hazard is essential, one Liverpool mid is essential, two Liv mids are essential....its never ending.
    
    That's why this season I'm ignoring rank and just looking to get a team I like - I've had that the last two gameweek - certainly didn't by doing nothing.
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    1. J0E
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Consider the case of Red Lightning. 40 pt hits gwk 9-10. GWK 11 - 96 pt score and a team that is set up nicely.
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      1. Smurf
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I took a -12 the week and still got a green arrow and into the top 10k.
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        Smurf
        9 years, 1 month ago
        This*
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        J0E
        9 years, 1 month ago
        There are so many double digit scores knocking around each week that hits are irrelevant - better to spend to get them than sit on your hands and miss out.
        
        My -12 hit this season saw me rise 400K places. Have no problems doing that again next gwk.
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        Pep Talk
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Did a -12 hit as well.
        Got 102 pts. Rise from 1.38Mil rank to 605k ranks (that's 775k difference!)
        Giving myself a pat on the back. Not bad at all Pep. Not bad at all.
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      2. diesel001
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Does (Red) Lightning strike twice though Jonty?
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        RedLightning
        9 years, 1 month ago
        This is the second time in my FPL career that I have taken a 40 point hit or two 20 point hits, and on both occasions the ploy has turned out well.
        
        But I would only consider doing this when I have a low rank, my squad is in a terrible state and requires multiple changes to convert it to my ideal squad, and I have no wildcard left. It was also timed with Cup qualification in mind. Gets the pain over quickly rather than continuing to suffer with a poor squad.
        
        But many of my problems had resulted initially from playing my wildcard far too early (in GW2), and most of my earlier hits this season failed miserably:
        GW2: Played my wildcard to get Ibrahimovic in - should have just taken a 4 point hit instead.
        GW3: 4 point hit to replace 2 injured players, but both replacements failed. Should have benched Payet instead of selling him.
        GW4: 4 point hit to replace the suspended Aguero and bring in Hazard. Hazard failed and I then needed another hit in GW6 to get Aguero back. I would have scored far more by just selling or benching Aguero and not spending the money elsewhere, captaining Ibrahimovic and starting Capoue.
        GW7: 4 point hit to bring in Sanchez. Sanchez failed, and Costa who I had sold to afford him got 12.
        GW8: 8 point hit intended to considerably improve my midfield and defence. The 3 new players scored 6 fewer points than the ones they replaced.
        GW9-10: Desperate measures - two 20 point hits to completely revamp my squad. Temporary drop in rank to nearly two million.
        GW11: The hits in GW9-10 were vindicated. Game-week score of 94 and back into the top million. But I hope to keep the hits to a minimum from now on.
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        il Brutto
        9 years, 1 month ago
        This is the perfect example of hits leading to more hits which I think is fairly common.
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      3. Rhinos
        9 years, 1 month ago
        i phrased it wrong i meant your moves have missed the points
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    2. ANON.
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Main thing for me was not getting Sanchez, holding onto Ibra and also not getting Firmino in until now who I wanted immediately when I saw his price pre GW1. Held off because of fixtures at the start then never went for him last few weeks, kept holding onto Sterling who's form was declining
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      1. J0E
        9 years, 1 month ago
        What makes this year extra tricky is understanding the stats has been really hard. Ibra was due in gwk 11 - but he's been due for weeks now. As good as his brace was - it's taken lots of blanks to get there. What to do though? Ignore the stats? Trust the stats?
        
        I've never known a season like it for choice - but that just means if you get the wrong good picks (eg Ibra) and not the right good pics (Lukaku/Costa) then you miss out.
        
        This is definitely a good season to do lots of transfers though.
        
        Since I've had that policy Im back on track - its a long road and a good overall finish is probably too much - but moving with the times is key.
        
        That's why I did that GWK 15 hot topic - worth checking those fixtures shifts out and getting ahead or on trend.
        
        Alonso/Hazard/ Costa/Sigurdsson all look like they could be good purchases. Also those Liverpool mids are not going away - one is just not even enough these days.
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        ANON.
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah I saw that, hopefully I'm set up pretty well now
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        Baines on Toast...
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I think your more transfers comment hits the nail on the head. I took the view last week that I simply need more transfers than the game allows, so I stopped looked at is as a hit sacrifice, so much as the price to bring in more players.
        
        I even, shockingly, did Foster > Heaton for a hit. Because I know I'd never spend an FT on it and think he'll get more than 4 more points over the course of the season.
        
        It's tricky though. My 8pt hit to triple up on Liverpool 6 weeks ago looks fantastic...until I remember I sold Hazard as part of it.
        
        This week I'm doing another 8 points to bring in Haz and Lukaku and go back to 3-4-3.
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        J0E
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Haz - good for the next two months if he keeps up this form. Lukaku plays Swa at home next and is arguably the best captaincy pick. That's well worth a hit. Good example of why this is the season of the hit.
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        ANON.
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I'm considering Evans to McAuley for a hit at some point. Don't have cash yet though. Evans is just never in the box for set pieces or anything. McAuley always there so should re pay 4 pts over the season
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        J0E
        9 years, 1 month ago
        He's got another couple of goals in him this season at least. Evans can get bonus though. For me that's perhaps a little too sideways bearing in mind that the must haves elsewhere in mid and fwds change every week.
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        Qubit
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I did Heaton in for hit on the same basis - id never have a free transfer to bring him in between now and the next wildcard and id likely miss out on his points and price rises otherwise. Unfortunately it didnt work out this week but at least i have him in now.
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4. tisza
  9 years, 1 month ago
  thinking of a -12.
  Kun/Cameron/Sterling/Benteke to Costa/Hazard/Alonso/Austin.
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  1. J0E
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Aguero out is such a huge risk.
    
    But can't argue with those other three. Realise Aguero is key to achieving that though.
    
    For me Aguero offers consistent captaincy returns so stays but I can completely understand that move due to the others coming in.
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    1. tisza
      9 years, 1 month ago
      I've got 2 new potential captains there + 2 Liverpool mids (Cout & Firm) + Lukaku and even Wally or Austin as capt options.
      Also I think it does give many options to get Kun back with just 2 transfers.
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    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Hi Jonty do you think i should play my WC now as my team especially upfront looks poor going forward
      
      Dea (Valdes)
      
      Stones, Evans, VanDijk (Morgan, Williams)
      
      Sanches, Firmino, KDB, Gundogan, Redmond
      
      Lukaku, Wilson, Benteke
      
      0.1m ITB
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5. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Got haz and alonso in after this weekend to avoid inevitable prices
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6. RubeRx
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Ironically I had my best GW of the season after a massive point (-16) hit
  
  91pts
  GW11 Rank: 17K
  Overall Rank: 64K ➡ 24K
  
  My 5 tranfers:
  
  OUT: Williams (0) Walker (2) Alexis (2) Ozil (5) Costa (9) + 16 = 34pts
  IN: Alonso (13) Fuchs (1) Coutinho (11) Hazard (19) Kun (6) = 50pts
  
  How is that for a smooth Jonty?
  
  +16 on my transfers despite the hit and also benefiting from the potential price rises.
  I feel I'm in a great position going into this FIFA break with my WC still intact for December
  
  Just wanted to share because sometimes having a more aggressive approach does pay off in this game despite the conservative mentality that is repeatedly recommended on these boards.
  
  Being able to adapt to varying circumstances is 'essential' in this game, preferably before masses (and the double digit hauls)
  
  If you want more proof, just take a peek at my GW history this season, its riddled with point hits
  
  Few notable examples from this season thus far:
  
  Kun's role change under Pep
  Liverpool's goal output under Klopp and the rise of Coutinho
  Chelsea's recent form after crucial tactical changes
  Allen's form when shifted to the #10 role
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  1. J0E
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Agree. I got so much stick on the Saturday morning of my -12 hit. People were just stuck in this mentality that hits are bad. No one bothered to look at who was coming in and out. Ditching four players that were unlikely to play for four that were just made complete sense to me.
    
    I've changed the way I think about the game alot this season which, sad as it is to say, is why I'm far more picky about who I listen to this season. I'm much more likelty to listen to those trying somethign different - eg those going without Aguero.
    
    Viva la difference!
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    1. dja81
      9 years, 1 month ago
      I did a -12 last week and got 96 points so was worth it as three players were flagged or unlikely to start.
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    2. Ginola14
      9 years, 1 month ago
      How's this for aggressive play, -8 for Coleman kaku deroon to Alonso haz and another giving me
      Heaton
      Alonso/ walker/ kosc
      Haz/ Sanchez/ firm/ cout/ Allen
      Aguero/ Austin
      Pick amat love anichebe
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    3. NeedleVor
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Completely disagree with this.
      
      Just because it worked for you doesn't mean it's going to work for everybody else and advising people to take point hits willy nilly on a weekly basis is nonsense. I took my first point hit of the season this week which resulted in my second lowest gameweek rank of the season I dropped out of the top 10k.
      
      It's about balance, unfortunately it isn't as black and white as everybody should take point hits or everybody should play conservatively. You shouldn't just be advising based on your own situation, it's just lazy.
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      1. ANON.
        9 years, 1 month ago
        This is true but no one is suggesting to take hits willy nilly. Just to be aggressive when you know the team you want. I'd say using wildcard and anymore than 5 or 6 hits in the first 10 weeks wouldn't be too wise. Of course if injuries force your hand it could be a little more. Sometimes your team does well and you don't need to change much like you have obviously had so far
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    4. Mini Mane Mo
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Hi Jonty, a few weeks ago I decided to ditch Kun at GW9 because I thought it wld bring better balance to my squad. Took hits at GW9-10 and had a score of 86 in GW11 to move from OR of 950k to about 480k. Was commenting a lot about how going without Kun brings better balance as there were better value players spread out. Not regretting one bit as it allows me to have Haz/Costa/Firm/Cout/Lukaku/Sanchez.
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7. Niemi
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I've only taken 2 hits this year and they've both paid of massively.
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8. dujajebach
  9 years, 1 month ago
  i want to digress a little bit, just for a moment. what do you guys think of brunt, he's 4.9, listed as a def, but yesterday he played as a winger. but mcclean didn't play, and i would like to know if he is nailed as a winger, and if not where will he play. je
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9. diesel001
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I would rewrite this as 'Season of Team Value'. I can see a situation where those with high TV in the second half of the season will smash it - able to afford the big-hitting midfielders / forwards, but also mixing it with Kosc / Bellerin, Alonso / Azpi, Blind / Shaw etc.
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10. Krul Runnings
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I'm ranked 5k and havn't taken a single hit.
  
  So hits certainly aren't essential.
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  1. Debauchy
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Yeah . but watch yr back Krul , wer'e coming
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  2. il Brutto
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Same, ranked at 5k without a single hit and 2FTs intact going to international break.
    
    Definitely not essential taking hits. With good planning and a smart use of transfers it's easy to overhaul your squad even with free transfers.
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11. il Brutto
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Not sure on that. Hits should be only taken when you really need to. There's room for both patience and acting fast in this game it's only a matter of recognizing the right moments.
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12. shirtless
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Yet to take a hit this season! Very nearly did last week for three trades though and I'm glad I didn't... Ibra>Lukaku! Would have cost me 14 points!
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13. tisza
  9 years, 1 month ago
  not sure there is a right answer.
  Team in one of my mini leagues last year took around 280pts in hits and still finished around 500 OR. Extreme example but it can work.
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  1. il Brutto
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Can't be right.
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    1. tisza
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Mistype around 200pts for hits. Was taking frequent large double figure hits and they obviously generally paid off.
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14. Fergietime
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I wish I took hits when Hazard redmond etc were failing around GW4, missed out on Sanchez and sterlings points which lead to a big rank plummet. Of course I got rid of them in GW7 when they started scoring!
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15. Amateur Pundit Zan
  9 years, 1 month ago
  What is different this year is the template is in rapid flux so it is harder to keep up.
  
  Based on this the optimum hindsight solution is to take more transfers to stay ahead of this curve.
  
  But like any year you still have to sell the right players and buy the right players.
  
  Statistically with all the teams making all different transfers there will be enough success stories of multiple transfers and people getting close to the hindsight solution with their multiple transfers.
  
  There will also be plenty of people taking hits and getting it wrong as well as spending points.
  
  I believe your expected points over time will still be higher with less hits and you could probably correlate this on a graph.
  
  But don't just take my word for it, when I'm in doubt I ask myself what would Ville Ronka will do?
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16. buffrey
  9 years, 1 month ago
  "I've learned that it's best to just take the hit early when you know you've made a mistake cos it's only going to get worse"
  
  This is one of the most underrated rules to do well in FPL. Applies to bringing people back and taken fresh ones out. Its really hard to do but it's key to be able to.
  
  Basically don't be stubborn and get it done.
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17. Get in ma Dembele
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I've found this myself. barely took hits last year and i've found myself taking a hit pretty much every week. I'm on 595 and have made 21 transfers so far this season. Scored a respectable 94 this weekend with a nice team in place now of
  
  Heaton
  Alonso - Walker - Keane
  Sanchez - Hazard - Cout - Mane - Allen
  Costa - Austin
  
  Jaku - Holebas - Amat - Rashford
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TLF
9 years, 1 month ago
Ok, it appears im becoming incapable of being decisive anymore and need to consult anyone who is kind enough to read my post on here before making my moves....advice and guidance is welcome:

Heaton (Robinson)

Amat, Kone, Pieters, Smith, Fuchs

Sanchez, Walcott, Firmino, Coutinho, Capoue

Aguero, Costa, Austin

.1 itb so not rich

As with most FPL managers it seems, I'm trying to work out when and how to get Hazard on board.

Ditch Sanchez seems only viable option but reluctant. However, Sanchez will drop in value by .1 (poss .2 at this rate) whilst Hazard will go up another .2. Therefore the transfer seems to make sense for tv but also leaves the door open for a Sanchez return in the future if required....

A. Act now before Hazard price rise?

B. Ignore tv and wait for IB to conclude ?

C. Any other bright ideas ?
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1. Olivier Bernards watch
  9 years, 1 month ago
  A. I was in a very similar situation and that's what I did.
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  1. TLF
    9 years, 1 month ago
    What swayed you ?
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2. Mr Chelski
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I would wait till after international break next week just in case of injuries or other occurences but A could be viable to beat the price rise.
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  1. TLF
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Ok cheers...I'll need to make my mind up by close of play today because Haz is on the up again tonight !
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    1. Ginola14
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Im in the same boat, I need to act tonite too and I'm seriously considering dropping 2 everton assets for a -8 before Swansea, however I feel i will mora than make up the points as it allows me to keep Sanchez and 2 pool mids, (see above for team)
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      1. TLF
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I can't see that midfield being an option for me unless I ditch Aguero or Costa which isn't happening
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TeddiPonza
9 years, 1 month ago
Could have a midfield of: Firmino Coutinho Alexis and Hazard, but it would mean downgrading Lukaku to Austin and have a front 3 of Deeney Aguero and Austin. Best to wait until gw 15 or pull the trigger now (for a hit)?
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1. Smurf
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I wouldn't be confident in that front three.
  
  Deeney needs to go IMO.
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2. Worzel Gummidge
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Thats the problem. I sacrificed Firmino so that I could get Haz and keep Costa. Aguero, Austin and another cheapie doesn't fill me with confidence.
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3. Hakchak
  9 years, 1 month ago
  You need Lukaku for the next weekend - home to Swans
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  1. Smurf
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Agree.
    
    He is captain material this coming GW.
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4. Ziegler1988
  9 years, 1 month ago
  That's my midfield, but I have an uber cheap defence with Aguero Lukaku Austin
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5. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Deeney to defoe maybe?
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mojoindojo
9 years, 1 month ago
Play 2:
A. Kosc
B. McAuley
C. Pieters
D. Lovren
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1. Worzel Gummidge
  9 years, 1 month ago
  BC.
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2. Netley Lucas
  9 years, 1 month ago
  B & C, better fixtures.
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waltzingmatildas
9 years, 1 month ago
Really struggling with excellent team, team value is pretty low
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1. waltzingmatildas
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Pressed post too soon.
  How does this wc team look?
  Heaton jakupovic
  Smith Holebas friend mcauley shawx
  Hazard Walcott firmino snodgrass Allen
  Aguero Costa austin
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  1. Hakchak
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Looks v. good - would have Pickford rather than Jaku.
    
    Get Smith out for Nyom - will save some money there too
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  2. Worzel Gummidge
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Jaku to Pickford
    Firmino to Cout
    Allen/Snodgrass to a 4.4 to make upgrades to the other.
    Walcott is no replacement for Sanchez whom I would get
    ShawX to Pieters.
    
    My suggestions.
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2. waltzingmatildas
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Thanks for ideas.
  Means I have 7.2 for 4th mid.... who do you reckon?
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3. The Game of Throw Ins
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Smith and holebas are both suspended next gameweek
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merin
9 years, 1 month ago
I did Lallana -> Gundogan and Sterling -> Hazard (-4) before they increased in price, and now I'm having second thoughts...

This is what I've got now:
Pickford Grant
Walker Coleman Smith Holebas Amat
Sanchez Hazard Firmino Gundogan Allen
Aguero Lukaku Austin

FT: 0, ITB: 0

Holebas and Smith is suspended and Walker is orange...

Help!
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1. Sess!
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Yeah I think you should have sorted your defence out first.
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  1. merin
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Agree, but don't have much choice now :/
    
    How would you sort out the def?
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    1. RustyBz
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Play AOA
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      1. merin
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Dont have it anymore 🙁
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        RustyBz
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Sit tight then and play 2 defenders.
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        merin
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Not change Holebas or Smith for a hit?
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2. Your Man With The Hair
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Defence needs sorted, but still two good transfers.
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  1. merin
    9 years, 1 month ago
    How would you sort the def?
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3. TLF
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Defensive issues indeed as Amat unlikely to play also. I'd prob wait until IB is coming to a close and reassess. -4 Walker to Brunt may be an option. If you have your AOA you could play that instead.
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4. Pegboy
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Smith > Evans for a -4.
  
  It's effectively a -2, and WBA have got great fixtures over the next 8 GWs to make it up.
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5. NATSTER
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Smith to someone.
  
  Effectively, it's not -4.
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AdamJ91
9 years, 1 month ago
Which is the better option?

A) Sanchez & Pedro
B) Hazard & Ozil
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1. Sess!
  9 years, 1 month ago
  B
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  1. AdamJ91
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Was thinking the same. Currently have Sanchez and Sterling and can't afford both to have both Sanchez and Hazard so looking at alternatives.
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2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
  9 years, 1 month ago
  B
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3. Smurf
  9 years, 1 month ago
  B by a country mile.
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4. Slartibartfast
  9 years, 1 month ago
  b
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5. Worzel Gummidge
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Dont like any due to Ozil and Pedro.
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afcbbbb
9 years, 1 month ago
Wc template??
Grant Heaton
Alonso Stones Kingsley Pieters McAuley
Hazard Walcott Cout Firmino Snodgrass
Aguero Defoe Anichebe

Any changes??
Cheefs
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1. Hakchak
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Pickford rather than Grant
  Otherwise looks good
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2. Jigger & Pony
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Holebas over Stones
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3. Mini Mane Mo
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Can't go on Defoe the whole season. What's Plan B if Defoe blanks?
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Kolarov Fpl Legend
9 years, 1 month ago
Looking for defs besides Alonso and Brunt, i dont have any idea who would i like to have....never been in this situation this season.
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1. Respect My Authoritah
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Friend + Holebas + Pieters?
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  1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Have Holebas, Friend is actually good call even doe he doesnt have good fixtures. Do not like Stokes defs...thanks
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2. TorresMagic™
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Be lazy and use the Watchlist 🙂
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  1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Nah watchlist is not that good
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    1. TorresMagic™
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Currently has your 3 picks, 1st, 4th and 5th although McAuley.
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      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I know....double up with McAuley is not a bad idea over next 4-5 gws. One is oop and other have great goal threat, and both are Wba players. Could be very good.
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Cok3y5murf
9 years, 1 month ago
Keep Smith or sell for a hit? If I keep, I have only 2 playing defenders next week and no AOA
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1. NestorC
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Same here, but will sell him, bad fixtures coming
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  1. Cok3y5murf
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Who are you getting though?
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2. TorresMagic™
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Depends if you want Smith after this week. Perhaps sell one of the other 2?
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  1. Cok3y5murf
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Don't want Smith after this week but don't really see anyone I want to buy either. The other two are Holebas and Amat. Don't think you'd recommend selling them.
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    1. TorresMagic™
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Who are the 2 playing defenders?
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      1. Cok3y5murf
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Alonso and McAuley. Just got Alonso for Valencia. Before that, it was just one playing defender for next week 😛
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        TorresMagic™
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Was going to suggest a WBA defender. I just got Pieters in to hopefully fill a gap for 3 weeks.
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        Cok3y5murf
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah Pieters is the one I even remotely favored but that's almost guaranteed to fail after the next 3 weeks. I actually want Rose/Walker. Would that be too much money in defence considering I have Alonso?
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        TorresMagic™
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I sold Walker for Pieters 😆
        Would like a Spurs defender soon given their nice home fixtures. If you can afford a big upgrade it may be worthwhile although the next 2 are tough.
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        Cok3y5murf
        9 years, 1 month ago
        The next one is West Ham at home. That shouldn't be tough right?
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        TorresMagic™
        9 years, 1 month ago
        West Ham scored both times last season.
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Individual
9 years, 1 month ago
Hey all, doing some planning before forgetting about FPL for a week or so. Brought in Hazard for Sanchez to try to get the value rise.

Basically, I'm going to take a -4 to get Brunt in for Amat to give me this team:
Pickford Jaku
Walker Fuchs Brunt Pieters 3.9
Firmino Lallana Hazard Allen Fletcher
Kun Kaku Costa

Week after, I'll then do
Allen -> Ozil
Kaku -> Austin

Need a rise from Allen to get my move, think Austin will rise before next GW. He's so close, so I hope I'll get him up to 5.1 SV before moving him on - looks like Bojan is going to to start playing, so Allen will go back to DM.

What do you guys reckon to that plan?

Thanks all 🙂
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1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Looks good
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2. internal error
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Not sure that Bojan will. Shaqiri and Arnie back next game week
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Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
9 years, 1 month ago
Wanted to put Alonso in for a hit last week, ouch.

Sanchez, Son, Allen > Hazard, Ozil, De Roon.

Would give me a midfield of; Hazard, Ozil, Firmino, Coutinho, De Roon.

Big -8 hit. It's not worth the risk right..
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1. Jigger & Pony
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Would just do Sanchez > Hazard. Reassess Arsenal assets (Ozil vs Walcott) after MU game.
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  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Son needs to go though!
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    1. Jigger & Pony
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Is Allen your 4th or 5th? If 5th bench Son and play Allen.
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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        9 years, 1 month ago
        He was my 5th but now he's my 4th given that Son is complete garbage!
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2. Weasel Boy
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I thinking on waiting to get Haz in GW 15. Great run of fixtures from then
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  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Probably right actually, it's just the value I am missing out on. Hopefully he'll blank in the next couple of fixtures.
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Costa's Counsellor
9 years, 1 month ago
Liverpool keep a clean sheet.
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1. RustyBz
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Leicester more likely to win CL
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2. Hakchak
  9 years, 1 month ago
  This has been so frustrating as a Clyne / Firm / Cout owner - so many needless points lost over stupid goals conceded
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Killersquad
9 years, 1 month ago
Guys,

In a draft competition and need to decide on transfer(s). What seems most promising:

A/ OUT: Siggy / moses (keep redmond) +++++ IN: Pedro / 6.1 (e.g. Snodgrass)

B/ OUT: Redmond / moses (keep siggy) +++++ IN: Pedro / Can

C/ OUT: Bony / Moses +++++ IN: Pedro / Vokes

D/ OUT: Bony / Moses +++++ IN: Pedro / Gray

E/ OUT: Clyne / Moses +++++ IN: Pedro / 3.9 def

Def looks as follows: Dluiz - Alonso - Clyne - Evans - Chambers
Mid looks as follows: sanchez - mane - siggy - redmond - moses

Thanks
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Ten Season Wonder
9 years, 1 month ago
I've been focusing so much on perfecting my midfield of late that i've neglected my back line...... (£1.2m itb)

Rose - Bellerin - Holebas(sus) - Kingsley - Love

Love > Brunt sound okay? (for a hit)
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1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Yea, sound great...i maybe double up with McA....
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Weasel Boy
9 years, 1 month ago
Amat to Pieters is decent FT right?
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1. RustyBz
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Why not!
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2. TorresMagic™
  9 years, 1 month ago
  If you can afford 0.5, sure.
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3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Yea
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4. Chris_White
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Should be
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Jigger & Pony
9 years, 1 month ago
Given the discussion re transfers/hits it would be good to check people's TV / SV at this stage?

103.2 / 101.4 for me
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1. RustyBz
  9 years, 1 month ago
  103.3 and dropping (thanks Sterling). Don't know SV but OR looks decent at 19k
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  1. Jigger & Pony
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Good rank
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2. _Ninja_
  9 years, 1 month ago
  105
  102.7 SV
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  1. Jigger & Pony
    9 years, 1 month ago
    That's great
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3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
  9 years, 1 month ago
  104.5
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4. Ziegler1988
  9 years, 1 month ago
  104.1m TV
  102.0m RV
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5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
  9 years, 1 month ago
  104.2
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6. Jigger & Pony
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Thanks guys. Holding on to Ibra created a big dent in my team value... need to build it back up quickly!
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Chris_White
9 years, 1 month ago
Would you make any changes to this lot?

Foster
Williams, Holebas, Pieters
Sánchez, Firmino, Coutinho, Sterling
Agüero, Benteke, Austin

Jakupovic, Kosc, De Roon, Amat
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1. RustyBz
  9 years, 1 month ago
  How many FTs & cash?
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  1. Chris_White
    9 years, 1 month ago
    1 ft, nada itb
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    1. RustyBz
      9 years, 1 month ago
      Do you want Hazard? If so Sanchez->Eden.
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      1. Chris_White
        9 years, 1 month ago
        I do, but not sure if I should wait until after the next three?
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        Shifty
        9 years, 1 month ago
        Just afraid Hazard would be 0.3-0.5 more expensive by then. A big, really annoying, factor.
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Pochecinno
9 years, 1 month ago
Are we any nearer to knowing which one of Amat and Kingsley is a first team player?
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1. Jigger & Pony
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Not really but certainly Amat is not... Kingsley maybe.
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  1. Pochecinno
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers J&P
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2. Chris_White
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Not as it stands. Only option in that team is Siggy anyways.
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  1. Pochecinno
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers Chris
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3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
  9 years, 1 month ago
  I don't think Bob has a clue....
  
  I'm not even sure he ever will either
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  1. Pochecinno
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Aye Captain
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4. King Kohli
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Kingsley at the moment.
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Gazzpfc
9 years, 1 month ago
Gtg?

Grant

Pieters McAuley Alonso (holebas smith)

Hazard Allen Countino Firmino (Capoue)

Aguerro Costa Kaku

Next week kaku and allen for Walcott and Austin Or Walcott and Anichebe play 5 in mf get rid of capoue and lukaku???
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1. KUNingas
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Will Grant play?
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Azathoth
9 years, 1 month ago
Would you do Alexis & Stones to Hazard & Azpi for a -4?
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1. SLUMVILLAGE1
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Would do Hazard and Alonso
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_Ninja_
9 years, 1 month ago
A. Walcott -> Firmino
B. Walcott/Kos -> Hazard/Fuchs
Cheers

Heaton Pickford
Kos Walker Evans Holebas Amat
Sanchez Walcott Coutinho Gundogan Allen
Aguero Lukaku Austin
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SLUMVILLAGE1
9 years, 1 month ago
Thoughts on Cazorla as Arsenal cover for when hes fit. Cant afford both Haz and Sanchez with my Liverpool mids.

I am thinking.

Heaton(Pickford)
Alonso-Holebas-Friend(Amat, Kingsley)
Firminho-Coutinho-Hazard-Cazorla(Allen)
Kun-Lukaku-Defoe

Defence is very weak, and with Holebas suspended I might need to replace him. Dont trust me swansea fellas to play.

Any thoughts on the team?
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1. Ziegler1988
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Nope, Cazorla plays too deep and is reliant on set pieces
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2. Debauchy
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Can you afford Wally ?
  Looks like you are trying to cover all bases , ie playing a 3-4-3 or at times a 3-5-2 ? You need to commit ie downgrade Allen and play 3-4-3 or downgrade Defoe and play 3-5-2
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  1. Debauchy
    9 years, 1 month ago
    then you can upgrade yr 4th defender to a playing 4.5
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Atimis
9 years, 1 month ago
Now about def...
Pick/Grant
Walker/Holebas/Cameron/McAuley/Amat

I think I will play Grant this GW + McAuley and Cameron (hope he will be fit)
But what to do with Walker ? I'm rly tempted to bring Alonso for -4
Any other ideas ?
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Bruno Bruno!!
9 years, 1 month ago
What to do with this team, happy to be aggressive and take a few hits

Dea (Valdes)

Stones, Evans, VanDijk (Morgan, Williams)

Sanches, Firmino, KDB, Gundogan, Redmond

Lukaku, Wilson, Benteke

0.1m ITB
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Ziro
9 years, 1 month ago
With Firmino's performance yesterday, hope the debate has ended on his oop points potential vis-a-vis the presence of a striker ahead of him. Too much nonsense read into a few matches sometimes. The guy is a class player, the best in the team. Yes, ahead of Coutinho. If only he was a little more selfish he would leave Coutinho behind in his FPL dust.
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1. Hibbo
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Glad to have both Ziro.
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  1. Ziro
    9 years, 1 month ago
    Yup, in terms of FPL points, a double-up was the perfect answer, shame I doubted whether Pool would keep this up when I was WCing.
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2. sminkypinky
  9 years, 1 month ago
  They're both class imo. Really complete each other on the field. If pushed, I'd say Cout is slightly better. To each their own...
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  1. Ziro
    9 years, 1 month ago
    They both are. Coutinho will get more of the wonder-strikes and great goals, but Firmino the more rounded and consistent player for me. Just my opinion though. Had him GW1and never doubted him, a real season-keeper unless injured. Same for those with Coutinho this season for owners, much more consistent this season, I just like Firmino's play more.
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3. Bored Ape Jota Club
  9 years, 1 month ago
  An itchy trigger finger made me bring out Firmino for Hazard saturday night. The only Liverpool match I have watched this season, Firmino scored 0 goal points, while constantly creating space and thus chances for everyone else on the team. He was essential in the Liverpool side, yet was not in the points.
  
  Now I am regretting shippping him out over Couthino.
  
  Or maybe none of them would have been the best answer. Getting rid of Kaku and commiting to a 3-5-2 could have been an answer, but that sweet sweet TV made me do something hasty.
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afcbbbb
9 years, 1 month ago
Grant Heaton
Alonso Fuchs Smith Martina Holebas
Hazard Ozil Firmino Coutinho Redmond
Benteke Lukaku Wilson

3 of my defenders are out next gameweek
Wilson is injured
Benteke and Ozil and Redmond are useless

Wc time??
Cheers
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Shifty
9 years, 1 month ago
Is 0.1 really worth using an early FT in the int'l break?!
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1. Pochecinno
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Depending on who you get in and out it could easily be a swing of 0.6 for one transfer. Definitely worth it if that is the case.
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  1. Ziro
    9 years, 1 month ago
    this.
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2. Sess!
  9 years, 1 month ago
  It's already about to become 0.2m for anyone that didn't move early on Hazard. Add in potential falls for likes of Sterling/Walcott who are likely players being removed and you can see why people are making early trades, as risky as it is.
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3. Werkself
  9 years, 1 month ago
  Depends on the facts and circumstances. To bring Haz and Alonso in on Saturday I had exactly the right funds and players I wanted out. Couldn't wait a day, let alone 10 days, or I would have been priced out of the trade, and lost TV as well. Is there risk? Sure. But waiting for certainty has risks as well.
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