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5 April 2017 6460 comments
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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. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Ben Davies been denied a couple of assists 🙁

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

    City totally outplay Chelsea and lose

    Sounds familiar

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Totally outplay is overdoing it.

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

      Chelsea are miles ahead they don't need to force anything

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

      And that's why Chelsea are winning the league this year.

    4. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not totally outplayed, but Chelsea don't really deserve to have scored.

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

    Dafuq is going on at Newcastle 😀

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      tell us more...

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

        Newcastle scored a penalty but ref disallowed it and gave a free kick to opponents 😕

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Was it the new "stutter" rule?

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

            No, it was a perfectly legal straightforward penalty. Possible encroachment but in that case it should have been retaken

            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Mmmm. Very odd. As far as i'm aware the only time a fre kick can be awarded is if the penalty taker stops during the run up to wrong foot the keeper...that's now a free kick to the opponents and a yellow card.

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

        Newcastle were given a penalty, which they scored. The referee then talked to the fourth official and decided not to give the penalty and it remained 0-0. Something like that anyway.

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      strange decisions

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

      Saving their energy for next season

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Ref shenanigans..Awards penalty, Player scores and then he awards a free kick

      1. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think he must have placed a bet or something...very strange

    5. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The waiter is livid

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

    Head collision, Fonte and Masuaku

  5. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    my best option looks like dropping Sanchez for at least the next game week

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

      Nah

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

    Janssen & Sturridge goals coming for maximum trolling!

  7. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    At least SanChez CS is still in tact, on for a high score for many!

  8. Dazzler365
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Well this isn't going to plan

  9. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Siggie > Hazard?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez > Hazard 😀

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Sounds good

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

    The worst part about this gameweek is I texted my ML rival yesterday to see if he was watching the United game.

    Turns out he'd forgotten about the midweek deadline and with 5mins to go, changed captain from Costa to Coutinho and swapped Grant to Heaton in goals.

    I really shot myself in the foot. Roughest moment in my FPL career

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

      I feel you bro

    2. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Amateur mistake. Never remind your rivals about the deadlines 😉

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

        Only asked him was he watching the game. Never thought there was a chance he'd forgotten

    3. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      You should just both agree not to count those points. It's only fair

  11. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Terrible week, 2nd in a row red arrow, will lose ML in a couple of week...

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

      Same :(((((

  12. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Alli and Carroll my sons get a goal lads and make me pproud

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

    C'mon Sanchez

    Keep the CS point intact

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      And score a couple

    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      But also don't sit back defending to protect it!!

  14. RED PILL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Game Week 31 looks like it's going to be lowest score ever.

  15. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    My 5 weeks of hard work to get to 94k OR are about to be destroyed in one week 🙁

  16. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    A Coutinho(c) goal with a Firmino assist is a thing of beauty!

  17. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez(C) Fail 🙁

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

    CMON SPURS

    Jesus. Capitulate Swansea

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

      There's a Jesus at Spurs too?

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

    I knew that I should have (C) Troy

  20. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    You've gone this far swans. Hang in there!

    1. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Reported.

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

    When Walcott is your captain you know you've got no leaders!

  22. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Do something Alexis

  23. Foozeball
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    #PrayforSan(c)hez

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      he'll probably get a jammy penalty from another inexplicable defensive blunder this gw

  24. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    14 points so far, will it be the worst score in a season? Could be...

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

      Yeah, 16 here. End in sight.

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

        19(-4) here...

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

    Spurs get a sniff of the title and they choke

    Sounds familiar

  26. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Seems that would be my 4th captain fail with 2 pointer in a row.. disgusted!

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    You senile twerp put sanchez up front

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

      😛 LOL 😛

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

      This! Why when he has been so good up top all season would you now play him out wide

    3. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, this. Makes zero sense. No its not the best, but its better than this.

  28. willgriggsonfire
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez 90+5 min penalty incoming.

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'll take that right now!

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Only if my ML leader captained him..
      He's been on the lucky side time and again..
      And this week he did it again with Zlatan(c)

  29. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Burton saved by the ref at Newcastle.

    Get in.

    Up the brewers

  30. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    And looking at that average hurts even more 🙁

    Why work so hard to have one week take back all the progress you made?