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5 April 2017 6460 comments
Mark Mark
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After the first four fixtures of Gameweek 31 treated us to just seven goals last night, hopes are a little higher for the remaining six matches.

Many Fantasy managers will be keeping a keen eye on the Emirates as Alexis Sanchez looks to punish West Ham once again.

The Chilean is the third most-captained player this time around, having served up 23 points against the Hammers back in Gameweek 14.

Dele Alli – the most popular midfielder in FPL – and Spurs team-mate Christian Eriksen also have the opportunity to deliver a big profit as they travel to a Swansea City outfit that boasts the worst home defensive record in the top-flight.

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough are also in action this evening, affording us an early scouting opportunity as both gear up for a double Gameweek 34.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha roll up to St Mary’s looking to build on their goal and assist apiece away to Chelsea, with Sam Allardyce’s men seeking a fifth straight victory.

‘Boro face a tough task away to Hull, though. The Tigers are a tough nut to crack at home under Marco Silva, with six wins and a draw in seven in front of their own supporters across all competitions. Notably, the Teessiders appear to have opted for a front two for tonight’s clash.

Chelsea and Man City square up at the Bridge in one of two 8pm encounters.

Diego Costa is the second most-captained player for the Gameweek – over 10% are backing the Spain international despite a run of two goals in seven. Meanwhile, for the visitors, Sergio Aguero has persuaded 8% to take an armband punt on the back of three strikes in four.

Liverpool seek to gain revenge on their 4-3 capitulation at the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season as Bournemouth make their way to Anfield. With Sadio Mane sidelined, Philippe Coutinho – the top transfer target for Gameweek 31 – and Roberto Firmino carry the main threat to a defence that’s been breached 31 times already on their travels.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Note to self: Stay well clear of Southampton defenders. Bertrand rotated?!?!

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Lots get rotated when there are only 2-3 days rest between games. Valencia was rotated. Walker was rotated.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        It is always the defenders I buy though hahaha

  2. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    1-0 Boro

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nice

  3. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Jaku cleanie gone already 🙁

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez playing out wide?

  5. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    NEGREDOOOOOOOO

    1. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The ownership tactic wins again.

    2. Jay_
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Well done son! Wish I listened to ya now

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Had a gut feeling. 🙂 Atleast we own him, hopefully a run now.

          1. Jay_
              8 years, 8 months ago

              BUR up next 🙂

              1. Jazz!
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                Indeed 😀

        2. Bunk Moreland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Hahhaa, gratz Jazz!

          1. Jazz!
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers bud 🙂

        3. I Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Wish I followed my gut. Wanted him for this run of fixtures + the double but went with the masses and Origi in the end.

          Negredo's stats have been solid recently.

      • Pep says
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Spurs 2 decent attacks and 2 corners in the opening 3 mins

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Negredo G

      • Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        "Barcelona-esque football from Hull"

      • Speédy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Negredooooooio
        On the benchhh

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Found my Llorente replacement.

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          What did I tell ya

        2. barracuda
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I said I was scouting him tonight, scouting's is over

        3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Last goal for Negredo for the next 4-5 weeks

        4. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I'm not sure if I fancy Long myself

      • Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yes - Heaton over Jaku choice justified!

        1. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          penalty save and three bonus incoming

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Negredo now essential for DGW 😛

      • fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        You better score now Robertson.

        1. Differentiator
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          +10

        2. Bunk Moreland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Of course he will.

        3. Laurel and Vardy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Or Maguire 🙂

      • makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        FFS. Boro never score away from home.

        1. Bunk Moreland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Almost never*.

        2. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Playing 4-4-2 today though.

      • Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Traore a DGW must have?

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Considering that was his first assist ever in the Premier League, I'd hold that thought!

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Want to take a few steps back! I think you dropped your sarcasm detector.

            1. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              I can't even tell sarcasm in real life, let alone in writing...

        2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          He doesn't even start every game

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            As above.

      • Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        There goes my first CS of the night....

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Jaku saving the CS till next GW!

      • GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        What a GW to bring Negredo in!! 😀

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

          I went for Benteke instead... I like Negredo as a player though and he is a great shout for the dgw.

      • Alexieishere
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Jaku cleanie gone, good start

      • Viper
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        My defence is stinking it up this week

        1. barracuda
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Robertson owner?

      • Sif
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        GK fail, I'm soo sorry Heaton 🙁

      • Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Happy to see Jake cleanie out the window.

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Really want a Valdes clean sheet but really really want Hull to stay up!

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

          Why? They're taking a spot for a team that actually deserves to be in the PL.

        2. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I don't want either.

      • Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        thought this was going to end 0-0 .had 2 defs 🙁

      • Distinctly Average
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        "71% of the earth's surface is covered by water, 29% is covered by n'golo Kante"

        Good old BT Sport

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          It would be nice if he cleaned my apartment while he was there.

      • sillyhilly69
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Jaku fail.

        I feel slightly better now that I benched him for Foster...

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Boro's fixtures are actually good but at least some got the Zaha rise 😛

      • The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Anybody watching Arsenal? Is he up front or on the left?

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          He's at Stanford Bridge

        2. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          "he" being Sanchez

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Swansea 1-0

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Siggy assist?

      • Lawrø
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        😀