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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. Astronautovic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton
    brunt davies alonso
    Hazard sanchez alli siggy zaha
    Ibra kaku
    Pickford fernandez robertson grabban
    1.1 itb
    1FT
    G2G or brunt so someone?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Gtg

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

        Thank u

  2. Il Papera
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Perhaps madness but anyone considering selling Alonso to free up funds? I'd have Holgate Gibson Valencia Walker +1 to pick from and I'd avoid a -4 later on by doing so...

    Options would be:
    A) Bertrand
    B) Yoshida
    C) Stones

    1. Il Papera
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      D) Mustafi
      E) Rose (for when fit)

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

      Maybe bertrand
      But i think alonso is still a good option

    3. MGD
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea still look good defensively and he gets way up the pitch.

      I'm keeping

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

        Even w/o CS lately they will come as they play the dead teams later on.

    4. Sebastes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It has crossed my mind a couple of times over the last gws. Could well be madness but haven't been too impressed w Che defending the last couple of games. Id go for Bertrand of those

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

      Bertrand is an injury doubt

    6. Il Papera
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah maybe then run in without chelsea coverage would be a bit risky though plan on changing my keeper, Courtois could give me the cover (and just hope for no Leicester repeats!). Thanks

    7. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A although it depends what the extra money with B gets you

  3. Fred54
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is there gonna be a Scoutcast or is it too tight?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      May be too tight, would be cool if there was though.

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Too tight this week. Will be one ahead of GWK 33 next Tuesday.

    3. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Thought so.

  4. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Out of curiosity, what would you say are some good differentials for next couple of games? Aguero doesn't count...

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

      Does Aguero (C) count? 😉

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        No, only kun TC

  5. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Valdes

    Alonso | Brunt | Davies

    Siggy | Cout | Alli | Eriksen

    Costa | Lukaku | Carroll

    Jaku - Stanislas - Lovren - Maguire

    1.5itb and 1ft

    What should I do - feel quite limited in my options. Help is much appreciated

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I think i would save this team, or maybe Costa --> Ibra

    2. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Costa > Ibra

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Costa > ibra

  6. slamdunk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    This lot worth a WC?
    Wanted to hold off till GW34 but not sure what to do

    Heaton

    Valencia/Alonso/Gibson

    Siggy/Sterling/Sanchez/Alli

    Llorente/Costa/Kaku

    Jak/Holgate/Amat/Davies

    Have 1ft and 0.7m ITB

    Many thanks

    1. Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Keep, just do llorente to xxx 🙂

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

        A frustrating gw for me,sterling on the bench Llorente injured still Valencia rested,but...my ML league rival at the top did his Wc and only went 18 points clear so easy to catch up..maybe Llorente to Benteke?

  7. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Why were so many players ill this week? Most vomity week I can remember.

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I only know of Cout, who else?

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

        Antonio

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Berty lloris

      3. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Lloris couldn't keep down his Lasagne and Antonio had an appointment with Mr Armitage Shanks at half time too.

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

      Its just something doing the round, they told me in my kid's kindergarten.

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The most since West Ham Spurs on last day of 2006!!

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I remember that. Yes that was the most icky by some distance.

  8. Mr Q
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best one week punt before WC?

    Barkley (sp 7) or Sigurdsson (sp7,6) to who?

    Was thinking sane/walcott

    0,7 itb

    Any other Idea?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sane for me

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sane

  9. MattyW
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    guys - some help would be appreciated

    Randolph (Grant)
    Brunt, Valencia Davies (Robertson) (Chambers)
    Alli, Sanchez, Tadic King (Carroll)
    Aguero, Lukaku, Origi

    king to someone is the transfer i want to make
    a) Eriksson
    b) Coutinho
    c) Firmino
    d) Sane

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A

  10. borat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    any chance kun or sane gets rested for gw32.

    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yeah always a chance with guardiola

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

        then getting kun for -4 doesnt look all that safe. ibra should be a better pick

  11. Zizou
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Don't think i need to transfer anyone this week, well i could but think i'm good to hold off till after this GW

    What do you reckon? Correct bench?

    Heaton(mid)
    Alonso(bou) Olsson(whu) Baines(LEI)
    Siggy(whu) Sanchez(cpl) Eriksen(WAT) Alli(WAT)
    Vardy(eve) Lukaku(LEI) Carroll(SWA)

    Jaku(mci) King(CHE) Evans(SOU) Holebas(tot)

    0.1m ITB could do siggy > sane

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

      Your team looks good

      1. Zizou
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        would you play king or evans ahead of anyone

        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          no

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

          No

  12. Astronautovic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    How did sanchez look yesterday?

    1. Fowler23
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Disinterested

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

        So what r your plans? Keep sanchez?

    2. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Productive as a goal maker, not so much as a goal scorer. Team mates messed up some simple assisted chances.

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

        So do u keep him?

        1. Fred54
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Keeping for now.

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

            Thanks

    3. John wick
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He was good as always
      Couldbhad 2 assist atleast but welbeck and bellerin spoiled the party....
      Could had atleast 1 pen which ref spoiled the party

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

        So no worries about his points in future?

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

      I didn't watch the match but I'm keeping.

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

        Thanks

  13. John wick
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Armband this week
    A. Coutinho
    B. Firmino
    C. Kaku
    D. Alli
    E. Ibra
    F. Sanchez

    Not possible to get aguero without hit for a week

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

      Has to be C

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

      E

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

      D

    4. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C, D and E are good choices

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      D

    6. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      D

    7. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      D

  14. Tucker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Right folks, I'm stumped. Any ideas what to do with this lot? 1 FT.

    Foster (Jakup)

    Alonso, Chambers, Baines (Robertson, Pieters)

    Sanchez, Alli, King, Sigurdsson (Carrick)

    Costa, Lukaku, Llorente

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

      1.4 ITB

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Llorente out

    3. borat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      costa to ibra

  15. Fowler23
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Kane or Kun for the last 5 game weeks ?

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

      Kane

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

      Kane

  16. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Start Heaton or Foster this weekend?

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton - always start Heaton.

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers.. Do think Southampton are more likely to score than Boro, but I also have Negredo 😉

  17. Origi-nal
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Barkley to Sane for a free? Have Kun and Lukaku.

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

      Yes

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yes

    3. Ëð
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes definitely.

  18. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I don't think I've ever got a green arrow when Heaton has kept a CS.

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

      No bonus 🙂

  19. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. Really tempted to wildcard. This would be the potential team. Thoughts would be much appreciated

    Pickford Valdes
    Davies Alonso Stephens Valencia Holgate
    Sane Sanchez Alli Coutinho Zaha
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    Thanks

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Only Zaha as a DGW attacker? Not for me..

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Aguero will become Ibra for week 34

      2. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ibra and Anichebe instead of Lukaku and Origi?

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I think Lukaku still has some decent fixtures though

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Too little chelski

      Mine would be

      Valdes Pickford
      Yoshi Valencia Clichy alonso Davies
      deRoon Zaha Eriksen Hazard Sanchez
      Ibra Kun Gabbi

  20. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    is siggy to sane (-4) stupid?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Could pay off but Siggy could easily get something against West Ham

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Don't think Swansea will score actually

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

      Yes

    3. Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Was siggy that bad or sane that good or why do u wanna do this change?

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

        doing costa to ibra (i think) and was thinking sane for city cover

        i'd do costa to aguero but my ML rival (well ahead) has done aguero so I need a differential

  21. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton
    Valencia Bertrand Alonso
    Sanchez Alli Coutinho Sane
    Gabbiadini Aguero(c) Lukaku

    Jaku Zaha Stephens Olsson

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      GTG right?

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

        Looks good to me.

  22. Ëð
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all,

    Anything you would change here? Or am I good to save the FT?

    Heaton, Jaku
    Luiz, Valencia, Evans, Pieters, Amat
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Siggy, De Roon
    Ibra, Lukaku, Origi

    1FT, £2m ITB.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd definitely save. Lovely team BTW.

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

        Thanks!

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy ➡ Sane

  23. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Siggy + Costa -> Eriksen + Ibra for a hit?

    Getting an extra DGW player so it'll probably pay for itself.

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

    Wanted to hold off and have doing damage limitation last couple of weeks but I've now come to the conclusion my team, especially in defence is a shambles. Should I WC this week?

    Cech Boruc

    Clyne Baines Mcauley Cedric Amat

    Sane Sanchez Zaha Pedro Allen

    Vardy Lukaku Llorente

    £1.8m ITB

  25. Darklord_bg
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Foster, Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, Yoshida, Fabio, Amat
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Coutinho, Siggy
    Costa, Lukaku, Barnes

    1 FT, 0.1 itB

    Unfortunately I'm 0.2m short of Costa, Siggy to Kun, Zaha

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

    I've cashed in Brunt so can now swap Sterling for Alli or Eriksen. Such a tough choice! Think I'll go Alli and captain vs Watford..?

    Heaton (Jak)
    Holgate Toby Alonso (Mawson Maguire)
    Firmino Coutinho STERLING Siggy (Fletch)
    Ibra Lukaku Carroll

    1.7m ITB

  27. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What changes would you make to this defence?
    Randolph/Jaku
    Brunt Nyom Pieters Mawson Amat

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

      Amat to Stephens

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

    Red arrows everywhere.
    I've owned Zaha and Snodgrass on three separate occasions this year, and neither has ever got me more than 2 points.
    Tempted to give up

  29. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    A) Siggy ➡ Son FT
    B) Siggy Alonso ➡ Alli Rojo/Bailly -4

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'm looking to get rid of son so wouldn't do A. Alli and eriksen are the ones to get so if no other way then I'd do B

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Son is an insane differential and explosive though

  30. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Would you WC this lot.
    Not feeling one bit have had a few really bad weeks..

    Heaton.
    Alonso, Robertson, Walker, Brunt.
    Sanchez, Cout, Alli, Siggy.
    Lukaku, Costa.

    Pickford, Llorente, Funes Mori**, Whelan.
    0.2m, 1ft.