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Antonio Conte brings in fit-again Victor Moses and reverts to Nemanja Matic in the Chelsea midfield. Craig Shakespeare rotates ahead of Leicester City’s European D-Day and Middlesbrough coach Steve Agnew switches to a defensive three but still can’t buy a win.

Here’s the first instalment of our Gameweek 32 teamsheet summary, outlining the trends and tactics on show and offering early insight into the likely line-ups to come next weekend.

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Boruc, Adam Smith, Francis, Steve Cook, Daniels, Fraser (Gradel 84), Arter, Wilshere, Pugh (Ibe 71), King, Afobe (Mousset 77).

  • Eddie Howe made one change from the side that drew 2-2 against Liverpool for the home clash against Chelsea, with Ryan Fraser handed a recall in place of Jordon Ibe.
  • Fraser returned on the right side of midfield in the 4-4-2 formation used by the Cherries’ boss. Josh King and Benik Afobe continued their blossoming partnership in attack.
  • Howe’s first substitution saw Ibe brought on for Marc Pugh. Ibe played down the right flank, with Fraser temporarily moving to the left, although he made way for Max Gradel for the final six minutes. The other change saw youngster Lys Mousset take over from Afobe up front with 13 minutes remaining.
  • Dan Gosling missed a second consecutive match due to a knock but, if he’s fit for Saturday’s trip to Spurs, could push for a recall in central midfield. Ibe appears to be edging back into favour under Howe, so he could be an option to start out wide at White Hart Lane in place of either Pugh or Fraser.

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

Burnley

Starting XI: Heaton, Lowton, Mee, Keane, Ward, Boyd, Hendrick, Barton, Brady, Barnes (Tarkowski 90); Gray (Vokes 62).

  • Clarets’ boss Sean Dyche made two changes from the side that beat Stoke City for the trip to Middlesbrough. Robbie Brady and Ashley Barnes were recalled in place of Sam Vokes and Steven Defour, with the latter missing out with a thigh problem.
  • Brady started on the left of the four-man midfield, with Barnes stationed just behind lone striker Andre Gray in the 4-4-1-1 formation.
  • Dyche made his first move just after the hour mark, with Vokes introduced in place of Gray in a straight swap. James Tarkowski then entered the fray late on, replacing Barnes in a defensive substitution. Tarkowski slotted in next to Michael Keane and Ben Mee in central defence to form a 5-4-1, with the visitors happy to hold on for a point by that stage.
  • With Brady, Scott Arfield and Defour all vying for the starting spot on the left wing, Dyche could continue to rotate in that position. The Clarets face a trip to Everton next and Defour could push for a recall if available. Gray has been substituted in his last three appearances, so while he should keep hold of his starting role, Vokes is a viable alternative in attack.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left Wing, Forwards

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Moses (Zouma 90+2), Kante, Matic, Alonso, Pedro (Willian 88), Costa, Hazard (Fabregas 84).

  • Antonio Conte made two alterations for the trip to Bournemouth, with Nemanja Matic and the fit-again Victor Moses starting in place of Cesc Fabregas and Kurt Zouma.
  • Matic returned alongside N’Gole Kante in central midfield in the usual 3-4-3 formation, with Moses slotting in at right wing-back. That allowed Cesar Azpilicueta to start in the three-man backline, alongside David Luiz and Gary Cahill.
  • All three of Conte’s substitutions were made during the latter stages at the Vitality Stadium. Fabregas and Willian took over from Eden Hazard and Pedro in straight swaps, while Zouma was handed a brief run-out late on in place of Moses.
  • With Moses back to full fitness, the only real selection dilemma likely to be faced by the Chelsea manager is who to start in the middle of the park alongside Kante. The Blues travel to Manchester United on Sunday, so that fixture could be more suited to the more defensive-minded Matic than Fabregas.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

Everton

Starting XI: Robles, Holgate, Pennington, Jagielka, Baines: Gueye, Schneiderlin (Barry 73), Mirallas, Barkley, Davies: Lukaku.

  • Ronald Koeman made two changes from the side that drew 1-1 against Manchester United for the home fixture with Leicester City. Matthew Pennington replaced the suspended Ashley Williams, while the fit-again Morgan Schneiderlin came in for Gareth Barry.
  • Pennington partnered Phil Jagielka in central defence and Schneiderlin formed part of a three-man midfield, playing just behind Idrissa Gueye and Tom Davies. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas played as central attacking midfielders behind lone striker Romelu Lukaku, creating more of a 4-3-2-1 formation.
  • Koeman only made one substitution, with Barry brought on to provide some fresh legs in place of Schneiderlin for the final 17 minutes.
  • Williams will be available for the visit of Burnley to Goodison Park following his one-match ban, so he’s likely to return in place of Pennington in central defence. Koeman may keep faith in the same midfield trio, although Barry is a viable alternative. Likewise, Dominic Calvert-Lewin could challenge Mirallas for a starting spot.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

Hull City

Starting XI: Jakupovic, Elmohamady, Dawson, Ranocchia, Robertson, Grosicki, N’Diaye, Clucas (Henriksen 58), Markovic, Niasse (Maloney 82), Evandro (Hernandez 58).

  • Tigers’ head coach Marco Silva made two changes for the trip to The Etihad, with Michael Dawson replacing the injured Harry Maguire, while the fit-again Evandro was recalled in place of Abel Hernandez.
  • Dawson started alongside Andrea Ranocchia in central defence and Evandro was stationed next to Alfred N’Diaye and Sam Clucas in a three-man midfield. Lazar Markovic (right) and Kamil Grosicki (left) flanked central striker Oumar Niasse.
  • With his side trailing 2-0, Silva made a double substitution just before the hour mark, with Markus Henriksen and Hernandez introduced in place of Clucas and Evandro. Henriksen joined N’Diaye in central midfield and Hernandez played next to Niasse in attack, seeing the visitors switch to a 4-4-2 formation. The final substitution saw Shaun Maloney replace Niasse. Maloney played in more of a No 10 role as Hull ended the match in a 4-2-3-1.
  • Maguire missed the trip to The Etihad with a knee injury picked up during the 4-2 win over Middlesbrough. If he remains out for Saturday’s trip to Stoke City, Dawson or Curtis Davies should partner Ranocchia in central defence. If Silva opts for a 4-3-3, the front six could stay unchanged. But if he wants to incorporate Hernandez in the starting XI, he may have to sacrifice Evandro, to allow the Uruguayan to partner Niasse in attack in a 4-4-2.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Forwards

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel, Amartey, Benalouane, Huth, Chilwell, Albrighton (Ulloa 78), Drinkwater, King, Gray (Mahrez 61), Vardy (Musa 61), Slimani.

  • Manager Craig Shakespeare made five changes for the trip to Goodison Park, with Daniel Amartey, Ben Chilwell, Marc Albrighton, Andy King and Islam Slimani replacing Danny Simpson, Christian Fuchs, Riyad Mahrez, Wilfred Ndidi and Shinji Okazaki.
  • Amartey and Chilwell slotted in at right-back and left-back respectively, while Albrighton started on the right side of midfield. King joined Danny Drinkwater in the middle of the park and Slimani partnered Jamie Vardy up front in the 4-4-2 formation.
  • Just after the hour mark, Shakespeare decided to introduce Mahrez and Ahmed Musa for Demarai Gray and Vardy. Mahrez played in his usual position on the right wing, with Albrighton switching flanks. Musa operated down the middle next to Slimani. As a final roll of the dice, Shakespeare brought on Leonardo Ulloa for Albrighton, with Musa then drifting over to the left to allow Ulloa to combine with Slimani up front.
  • The Foxes’ Champions League quarter-final first leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday persuaded Shakespeare to rotate his side against Everton. With Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace sandwiched between the two European ties, there is a strong likelihood he’ll do something similar at Selhurst Park. Amartey and Chilwell could keep their places, then, with King and Slimani others who may be handed another start. Marcin Wasilewski and Musa could also come into the reckoning.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Flanks, Forwards

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet, Lovren, Matip, Klavan; Alexander-Arnold (Coutinho 46), Milner, Can, Wijnaldum, Clyne, Woodburn (Firmino 46), Origi (Sturridge 68).

  • Jurgen Klopp made three alterations for the trip to Stoke City, with Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Woodburn replacing Lucas Leiva, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
  • Those changes saw Liverpool line up in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation. Matip joined Dejan Lovren and Ragnar Klavan in central defence, with Alexander-Arnold (right) and Nathaniel Clyne (left) operating as wing-backs. James Milner was handed a central midfield role next to Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum, with Woodburn joining Divock Origi in attack.
  • But with his side trailing 1-0 at half-time, Klopp decided to bring on Coutinho and Firmino in place of Alexander-Arnold and Woodburn. The Brazilian duo flanked central striker Origi, while Clyne moved to right wing-back, seeing the Reds switch to a 3-4-3. The final substitution saw Daniel Sturridge take over from Origi as the central striker for the final 22 minutes.
  • After playing three matches in a week, Klopp could return to his usual 4-3-3 formation for Sunday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion. Coutinho and Firmino should start alongside Origi in attack, then, with Sturridge and Woodburn the alternatives. Lucas may be handed a recall in central midfield, unless the Liverpool manager considers using 3-4-3 from the start at The Hawthorns, with Can and Wijnaldum combining in central midfield.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

Manchester City

Starting XI: Bravo, Navas, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Toure (Fernando 74), Delph, Sterling, Silva (Iheanacho 72), Sane (Nolito 66), Aguero.

  • Pep Guardiola made four changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Chelsea for the home clash against Hull City, with Claudio Bravo, Aleksandar Kolarov, Yaya Toure and Raheem Sterling starting at the expense of Willy Caballero, Vincent Kompany, Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne.
  • Kolarov returned to partner John Stones in central defence, while Toure sat alongside Fabian Delph at the base of midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Sterling was stationed on the right of the attacking midfield trio, with Sergio Aguero operating as the lone striker for City.
  • Guardiola’s first change saw Nolito take over from Leroy Sane on the left wing for the final 24 minutes. Kelechi Iheanacho then replaced David Silva in the No 10 role, with the final substitution seeing Fernando come on for Toure in a straight swap.
  • It’s in central defence where Guardiola looks most likely to continue to rotate, with Nicolas Otamendi and Kompany viable alternatives to Stones and Kolarov. Jesus Navas and Gael Clichy have been regular starters in the full-back positions of late, and may continue to remain in favour. Fernandinho, along with De Bruyne, could well earn recalls when the Citizens travel to Southampton on Saturday, so they may replace Toure and Delph in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

Manchester United

Starting XI: Romero, Damian, Bailly, Rojo, Shaw (Blind 61), Fellaini, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard (Rashford 64), Mkhitaryan (Martial 78), Ibrahimovic.

  • United boss Jose Mourinho made five changes for the trip to Sunderland, with Sergio Romero, Matteo Darmian, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan starting at the expense of David de Gea, Ashley Young, Daley Blind, Michael Carrick and Marcus Rashford.
  • Mourinho switched to a 4-3-2-1 system at the Stadium of Light, with Pogba starting on the left of the central midfield trio. Mkhitaryan played in a central attacking midfield role behind lone striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Darmian and Shaw slotted in at right-back and left-back respectively.
  • Shaw was the first player to make way for United, with Blind taking over at left-back shortly after the hour mark. Rashford then replaced Lingard, seeing United switch to a 4-3-1-2 as the youngster joined Ibrahimovic in attack. Anthony Martial was handed a few minutes late on in place of Mkhitaryan.
  • Mourinho chose to rotate his side ahead of United’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Anderlecht, but it remains to be seen if he’ll repeat the move next weekend, given that leaders Chelsea are the visitors to Old Trafford. De Gea missed out due to a minor hip problem, but he, along with Antonio Valencia, who sat out a second successive match, should be available if selected. Carrick provides another option in central midfield, while Rashford and Martial are viable alternatives in attack. Blind may also push for a recall at left-back in place of Shaw.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

Middlesbrough

Starting XI: Valdes, Bernardo (Bamford 83), Ayala, Gibson, Barragan, Clayton, Leadbitter, Forshaw, Downing, Gestede (Traore 69), Stuani (Negredo 58).

  • Steve Agnew made four changes for the home encounter against Burnley, with Bernardo Espinosa, Grant Leadbitter, Adam Forshaw and Cristhian Stuani starting in place of James Husband, Marten de Roon, Adama Traore and Alvaro Negredo.
  • Those changes saw Boro switch from a 4-4-2 to a 3-5-2 system, with Bernardo joining Daniel Ayala and Ben Gibson in the three-man defence. Antonio Barragan and Stewart Downing operated in the wing-back positions, while Forshaw linked up with Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter in central midfield. Stuani partnered Rudy Gestede in attack.
  • But with the match goalless, Agnew decided to introduce Negredo in place of Stuani just before the hour mark in a straight swap. Gestede then made way for Traore, although the substitute, who normally plays wide on the right, remained in a fairly central role. As a final roll of the dice, the Boro head coach threw on Patrick Bamford for Bernardo, seeing the home side end the match in a 4-4-2, with Bamford joining Negredo in attack, while Traore moved to the right wing.
  • After failing to register three points once again, Agnew could consider changing systems for the visit of Arsenal to the Riverside a week today. Much will depend on whether Fabio (concussion) or George Friend (calf) are fit to return. Calum Chambers won’t be eligible to play against his parent club, though. But with matches running out, it’s likely Agnew will continue to play with two forwards, so Negredo may earn a recall in place of Stuani. If he opts for a 4-4-2, Traore should push for a start on the right, with Downing perhaps on the left if Fabio or Friend are available to play at left-back. Gaston Ramirez would be another option to play on the left if he can recover from an ankle injury. De Roon was surprisingly dropped last weekend, but after playing three matches in six days, that might have been due to fatigue. He should return to the starting XI against the Gunners, then, perhaps joining Clayton in the middle of the park.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Left-Back/Left Wing-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Forwards

Part Two of Lineup Lessons, covering the remaining ten teams, will be published tomorrow.

  1. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Looking for more opinions after a DZ conversation last night.

    Sanchez - Sane - Sigurdsson - King - Carroll
    Aguero - Costa - Lukaku

    2FTs, 1.3 ITB

    A) Costa --> Benteke, Sane --> Alli

    B) Same but with Siggy --> Alli

    C) Sane --> Zaha, Siggy --> Alli

    D) Other

    P.S. No, I am not getting Kane in yet.

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have WC?

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, using it in GW35/36.

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kun/Costa > Kane
      Sane > Alli

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Nvm, just saw the bottom. A

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks. With Kane having played only 30 minutes vs. a depleted Watford side I'm not ready to get him yet.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      B. Costa and Siggy should go and you should get Alli... although Teke is a question mark... see how he does tonite

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, I'm getting Alli anyway, the question is who goes. I'll see about Benteke, thanks.

  2. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do with this team? 1FT, 1.7 itb

    Pickford
    Alonso Davies Holebas
    Sanchez Alli King Tadic
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    subs: Valencia DeRoon Amat

    A- Aguero > Kane
    B- Something Else?
    C- Save

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would actually save - I would get Kane, just not yet.

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

      Save till we know more about the other double gameweeks

  3. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of wildcarding. I currently have this team:

    Heaton Grant
    Alonso Valencia Bertrand Davies Mawson
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson King
    Lukaku Vardy Llorente

    and I think of creating this team:

    Heaton Grant
    Alonso Daniels Gibson Yoshida Mawson
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Kane Lukaku Anichebe

    What do you think?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nowhere near enough changes to warrant a WC.

    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No way.. you've only made 5 changes or so!

      A couple of changes on your current team and you're fine!

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Most people are buying your players on a WC

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Main issues are I want to open a Tottenham spot for Kane, I'm afraid of Valencia's obvious rotation, Southampton's defensive cover can come cheaper with someone like Yoshida, Siggy is out of form, 3rd striker position is always a gamble so I look for someone really cheap there.

  4. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Start A) Heaton away to Everton or B) Valdes home to Arsenal

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Heaton for save points

  5. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any merit to juggling strikers or is it not worth the free transfers? Is Lukaku to good to be considering shipping?

    My current attack is:

    Sanchez - Alli - Son - Siggy - King
    Ibra - Lukaku (Crouch)

    I have 2 FTs. I'm considering using both this week to bring in PvA (if he's fit) and to ship Ibra to Kane.

    I feel like Kane is a must this week even with Son and Alli in my team, and the United v Chelsea game could be tight and I don't want to ship Lukaku before Burnley.

    Then in GW34 I'd do Lukaku to Ibra to get him back in for the double.

    Thoughts?

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't see the problem with juggling. Only a few gameweeks to go so you want to maximise returns.

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good if you can stay free from injury/suspension/rotation or you can handle that with a good bench.

      What do you think about me below?

    3. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Playing my wildcard this week but thinking of doing exactly the same with Ibra to Kane then Lukaku to Ibra for GW34.

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm considering PVA or Mustafi too this week. Do you think PVA comes straight back into the team if he's hit?

      Also I like your plan of juggling strikers. As long as they for free they could work out pretty well.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        They will be for free but it would mean any additional DGW players I want come at the cost of a hit.

        I think PVA comes straight back in yeah - think Big Sam is a big fan.

    5. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think predicting strikers' form is not as simple as it sounds. Yes, Kane has Bournemouth next but you have good Spurs coverage and he's only played 30 minutes vs. a depleted Watford. They're all fairly consistent to an extent, sometimes you have to stick with what you have and hope Kane doesn't outscore Ibra.

      It looks good on paper but one injury to your team and you need hits to get Ibra back for example.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Well I don't mind taking hits so there's that at least 🙂

        Depends how big I want to go in on GW34 double really.

        If I take out Ibra and bring in PvA I'll only have PvA and Valencia. Ibra back in is 3 but then its a -8 to get Zaha + Boro mid.

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Good thing it's a terrible idea to get a Boro mid then! 😉

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Oops! Def*

    6. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think its a good plan and the same principle applies even for those without Ibra

      So for example I have Kane, Lukaku, Carroll plus Sanchez in midfield. I'm sorted for GWK 33 - but I face the same switcheroo GWK 34. Ibra is essential then and one of Sanchez (in a move involving Carroll out as well) or Lukaku out will have to be done.

      Currently looking at ditching Sanchez.

      I just think Lukaku has the better GWk 34 fixture.

      Have you considered having all three of Ibra, Kane and Lukaku and dumping the Chilean left winger.

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I'm going to make funds and get all 4 by selling Walker next week and possibly Siggy.

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have considered it but don't think it's an option for me while I'm holding Son as well.

        We'll see how he does tonight first.

    7. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Getting rid of Lukaku before West Ham is always risky. I considered it but juggling strikers screwed me over in the blanks so I'm just getting Kane in for my fodder 3rd striker and going back to 343

    8. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I hate short term moves like that. Too many things could go wrong. I know many favour it though.

    9. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I know it is not popular but I moved Lukaku on for Kane because I didn't want to shuffle Ibra & Kane in, out, in, out ... using up transfers and TV ...

      Ibra has the early doubles, so does Sanchez, Gabbi etc. and whist Lukaku is on a great run he could easily go missing (the way only a Lukaku can).

      Simply put, two rolls of the dice for Ibra, Sanchez & Gabbi is too much too ignore and Lukaku has to go sooner or later ... and there are lots of other transfers to be made before GW36 WC ... just need a Lukaku sized sofa

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Just not sure I can drop Lukaku before another good home game.

        I know Burnley can be tight when they want to be but Everton are on fire at home

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I know, so hoping he has a quiet game and doesn't back-to-back this week with another big score ... gulp ... sell on a high sort of thing

  6. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do (if you understand what I'm saying) ? 🙂

    2 FT and willing to take a hit. 1M in the bank.

    Heaton Robinson
    Alonso Baines Bailly Brunt Friend
    Sanchez Son Siggy King Zaha
    Lukaku Gabbi Kun

    Kun Gabbi Siggy -> Kane Ibra JWP (-4), madness? But should fix defence too I guess...

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Gabbiadini fit soon ? Most will be bringing him in for his 2 DGWs ?

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It has been "soon" for ages... Could well keep, but the big hitting strikers are tempting at the moment

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I feel your pain !

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Soton are scoring a lot without him which is a bit worrying. Austin rumoured back too is another factor. Think Gabbi will start every game when back?

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Based on the goals he has scored - yes

              1. Whazza
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah I guess, he was pretty expensive too. Could get Alli/Erik instead of Kane then, but not very exciting as everyone has them 🙂

    2. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I like those moves.

    3. Gervinho's forehead
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What about Kun + Gabbi > Kane + JWP and then bring in Ibra next gwk after chelsea game for free?

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        That's 2 strikers for 1 striker 1 mid

        1. Gervinho's forehead
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry i meant Kun + Siggy and then gabbi to ibra next gwk

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I see. Kun->Kane now and saving 2 for next gw then. Rather have Siggy (wat) than JWP (MCI) this gw.

    4. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Seem sensible moves, defence isn't too bad - friend to return in a few weeks - maybe change him or brunt?

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I've had Friend forever, hoping he walks straight into the line-up but unsure. Brunt should indeed go, blank coming up as well.

  7. Gervinho's forehead
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT

    Pickford
    Bailly - Jagielka - Simpson
    Hazard - Eriksen - Albrighton - Alli
    Ibra - Lukaku (C) - Kane (VC)

    Valdés - King - Stephens - Amat

    0 ITB

    What say thee? GTG?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Can you have Holgate for Amat?

      1. Gervinho's forehead
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Can't unfortunately, Amat is 3.9 and Holgate is 4.0 🙁

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Not sure you need 2 keepers as so few gws left, so there's some funds to have

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looking good. Albrighton might be a rotation risk with Atleti midweek. Would rather Zaha.Jag > Holgate to get that money maybe.

      1. Gervinho's forehead
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Holgate doesnt tickle my fancy FPL wise, might have to squeeze in zaha though depending in how he does today

    3. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Id personally have one weaker striker and use the funds to upgrade elsewhere. Also spurs are in great form but if they have a game where they only score 1 goal then you might suffer. IMO I would have one of Alli and Eriksen along with Kane and get a player form another team.

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

      Valdes -> Jaku
      Amat -> Yoshida
      Simpson -> Gibson
      Albrighton -> De Roon

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

    Have 3 Spurs, what's the best option:

    a) Eriksen + Vardy > Zaha + Kane

    b) Vardy > Benteke

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

      A is exactly what I'm doing (I think). Assuming Davies Eriksen Alli are your Spurs trio too?

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed they are Jazz.

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

          Same situation. I reckon A is the one, it's a risk but Kane is too tempting. Zaha Vs that rotated Leicester could be nice too.

          1. Sweetboi
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Thinking this also. It could backfire but no Kane for that game is scary.

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm tempted by getting Eriksen in so B

    3. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      b

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Transferring Eriksen out before Bournemouth at home isn't the smartest move.

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

        It's to get Kane in, who is likely to get more points.

        1. Karan_G14
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          There can be another way to get him in?

          1. Sweetboi
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Downgrading Davies doesn't give me enough money so it needs to Eriksen sadly. Keeping him could pay off also. It's a dilemma.

  9. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Pickford (Caballero)
    Alonso Valencia Verthongen (Yoshida and Chambers)
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Pedro King
    Lukaku Vardy Origi

    2FT and 1.7 ITB

    Have no clue what to do.. Please advise!!

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You have a real headache here! Vardy+Pedro->Kane+Zaha?Or just Vardy>Kane.

  10. Tomcooper9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on current WC team?

    Valdes, Pickford
    Valencia, Alonso, Davies, Barragan, Yoshida
    Coutinho, Alli, Zaha, Sanchez, King
    Lukaku, Kane, Anichebe

    Have 2.9m ITB, but thinking of leaving 1.2m ITB to do Lukaku to Ibra for DGW 34.
    Might also change Coutinho to Hazard but perhaps not for this week.

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think Barra will play when Fabio/Friend are back soonish

      1. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Upgrade to Gibson then?

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          He is the safest MID def, so yes as you have the funds.

          1. Tomcooper9
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers, thoughts on coutinho vs hazard? Coutinho has good fixtures but hazard more games with the double at some point

            1. Whazza
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Prefer Hazard, but he is also 2M more expensive. Can't go wrong with either I think.

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed. Gibson only one nailed at this moment in time....fabio, friend, chambers should be once they're back though.

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      As mentioned above, get Gibson as you have the funds. Bailly/Rojo might be better than Valencia atm as well. Rest looks very good, especially considering you can easily get Ibra 34.

      1. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks - good points! Isn't Valencia meant to be back for next game though?

  11. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do with this?

    Pickford
    Valencia Brunt Vertonghen
    Alli Sanchez Eriksen Siggy
    Costa Origi Lukaku

    Jacu - Clayton/SWard/Yoshida
    1ft 0.3 itb

    Thanks

    1. Frank Koscielny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe Siggy to Sterling, but it really looks fine. Alternatively save FT and downgrade Origi for Barnes and upgrade Lukaku to Ibra.
      Please advise on my post above.

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Lukaku to anyone is a downgrade 😉

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save, will be good to have 2ft next week and punt on 2xDGW players (like Ibra and Zaha)

      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        cheers

  12. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Should I upgrade Mawson /Amat in case Valencia is rested again. (Or cut my loses with Valencia and sell) Really hurt me last two wks not having a good replacement.
    It would be for a hit and preferably a dgw player . 0.3 m itb.

  13. S.Agueroooooo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Grant
    Walker, Valencia, Alonso
    Sanchez, Siggy, Coutinho, Eriksen
    Aguero, Origi, Lukaku

    Jaku, Brunt, Carroll, Amat

    2FT, 0.5itb

    A) Aguero, Origi > Kane, Benteke (makes getting ibra next week needing a -4)
    B) Origi, Brunt > Benteke, Barragan (latter prep for dgw)
    C) Other

  14. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    RMT - Any changes needed?

    Heaton
    Valencia Holgate Huth
    Sane Eriksen Alli Sanchez Coutinho
    (K)ane Lukaku

    Valdes Origi Gibson Stephens

  15. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    As someone who's considering getting rid of Eriksen to accomodate Kane, I had a look at how he performs when Kane gets double digits.

    Kane: 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 13
    Eriksen: 2 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 2

    As you can see, having Eriksen doesn't really cover you when Kane has his hauls.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      18 10 and 11 aren't bad

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Of course, but only when he got 18 did he cover Kane's haul. When he got 10/11 it would've been worth getting Kane in.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3/6 times he's covered Kane, considering Eriksen gets returns about 1 in every 2 gameweeks I'd say he does cover Kane's hauls, the larger the haul the more likely Eriksen is to cover it.

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

      Let's go for it. 🙂

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Haha, we've got a similar rank as well. So we'll either rise or fall together.

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      There are 2 different ways of seeing this.

      1. Like you said yes Eriksen doesn't cover Kane's hauls.

      2. Whenever Kane gets double digits there's a 50% chance that Eriksen is also scoring double digits.

      As you can see in your above sample Eriksen's PPG is 7.5 when Kane gets double digits. For me it's a case of having both rather than one.

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good points. Wish I could have both, but has to be one atm...and I think Kane is more tempting.

    5. K-win
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Also remember how much cheaper Erik and Alli is to Kane and Alli. That 3 mil can go a long way.

      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Fair point.

  16. Lumberjack
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of doing:

    Costa/ Siggy/Walker/FMori -> Kane/ Hazard/ Gibson / Ake (-8).

    Worth the hits? Will leave 0 ITB so another hit potentially to get Ibra, but I'll worry about that next week 🙂

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Is Ake now 3,2mil ?

      1. Lumberjack
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        3.8 - cheapest Def...have some money in the bank and 2FT at the mo...

  17. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do you guys think we will get the full schedule of DGW until the end of the season before the start of GW32?

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

      GW32, no chance
      GW33 very likely

  18. trimmtrabb
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Man Utd's fixture list between now and the end of the season if they reach the Europa League final:

    RSC Anderlecht v Manchester United Thu 13 Apr
    Manchester United v Chelsea Sun 16 Apr
    Manchester United v RSC Anderlecht Thu 20 Apr
    Burnley v Manchester United Sun 23 Apr
    Manchester City v Manchester United Thu 27 Apr
    Manchester United v Swansea City Sun 30 Apr

    Europa League Semi Final 1st Leg* Thu 4 May
    Arsenal v Manchester United Sun 7 May
    Europa League Semi Final 2nd Leg* Thu 11 May
    Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Sat 13 May
    Southampton v Manchester United TBC* Wed 17 May*
    Manchester United v Crystal Palace Sun 21 May
    Europa League Final Wed 24 May

    A potential 13 games in 41 days if they progress to Europa final.

    As a frustrated owner of Valencia and De Gea I am looking at this list and considering is it worth getting Ibra or another third Man Utd option for this run-in? Who do you think are their most nailed options in the league if they are prioritising the Europa?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Bailly and Rojo are definitely most nailed atm

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ibra yes, if you have Valencia keep, but I wouldn't advise anyone without him to buy. The way I see it re. GW34 is they'll both at the very least play one of the games, which is no worse than any player from another team, with the added bonus of a possible second one.

      But I wouldn't go out of my way to triple up.

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

      Ibra is an untouchable.

      1. trimmtrabb
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Plenty of premium options doing well at the moment with doubles to come in 37. Ibra may start getting rotated as Utd focus on Europa.

    4. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hoaly sheet

    5. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just started to write my post but will now just reply to your
      I just cant see many players that will play both Anderlecht and Burnley games
      So I surely wont bring any Man Utd players for DGW(already have Bailly) and certainly wont captain Ibra

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Well offcourse I wont captain Ibra cause I wont have him in my team 🙂

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

    Kane or Ibra ?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kane now, Ibra 34. Ideally both for 34 though.

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

    Is it worth Carroll+Alli to Kane+Zaha for a hit?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Think Carroll and Alli will do well this week.

  21. Caleb's Kitties
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is the preferred front 3 until season end now kane ibra lukaku..even with citeh's nice set of fixtures from gw35?

    No WC and really torn if i should hang on to aguero..or go with kane ibra lukaku..

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kane, Kaku, Ibra is the way for now imo. Jesus will be back for the DGW and that might mess up Aguero.

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Kane Lukaku yes.Ibra is not a season keeper for me.

  22. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    My hopeful team by GW34, thoughts? WC still in tact.

    Heaton - Robinson
    Luiz - Stephens - Davies - Mawson - Chambers
    Sanchez - Zaha - JWP - Alli - Coutinho
    Ibra - Kane - Lukakau

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Very good, especially considering you've still got a WC. Monitor Chambers though, he's a fragile soul and might not be ready for the DGW.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Yep i will be monitoring him - after this GW i will need to take a -4 to get the above team.

  23. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do folk think 3 dgw34 players at a cost of -4 is enough?

    Ibra zaha and one more.

    Or should I be looking for 4 dgw players for -8?

    Thanks

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It's not the best DGW. But I'm looking at 4/5.

      Boro defence for sure. Valdes or Gibson (Chambers if fit).

      I, like many am looking at Ibra, Valencia (given I have already), Boro defender/s, Zaha/Benteke.

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      every -4 is usually ok for GW if the that player is nailed to play both games
      But with Man Utds schedule,Palaces fixtures and Boros form I think this DGW will be awfull

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

    Do we think we will know about the rest of the double gameweek by Saturday?

  25. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Shameless repost.

    Pickford (Caballero)
    Alonso Valencia Verthongen (Yoshida and Chambers)
    Sanchez Alli Siggy Pedro King
    Lukaku Vardy Origi

    2FT and 1.7 ITB

    Have no clue where to begin.. Please advise! Thanks in advance

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Possibly Vardy out for someone like Kane?

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy > Kane looks the obvious way to go.

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy > Kane and you're looking very good this week.

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

  26. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I need a girl who looks at me the way Azpilicueta looks at Marcos Alonso in the header.

  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any ideas? Nothing much appeals...

    Bank 0.0m
    2FTs
    No Wildcard left

    Grant
    Valencia, Bavies, Brunt
    Sanchez, Eriksen, Son, Firmino, King
    Ibra, Lukaku

    Jaku, Barnes, Stones, Robertson

  28. Jedi_Reed
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Okay, so how's this for a plan?

    Pickford (Foster)
    Valencia, Davies, Alonso (Brunt, Amat)
    Sanchez, Alli, Siggy, King (De Roon)
    Kun, Lukaku, Origi

    2FT, 2.2ITB.

    GW 33: Kun > Kane, roll one FT.
    GW 34: Brunt, Siggy, Origi > Gibson, Zaha, Zlatan for a -4.

    Or does anyone think it's worth bringing Zlatan/Zaha a week early?

  29. Fergies fledgling
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If I do siggy and vardy to Zaha and kane this week then I have exact cash to do lukaku to ibra for gw34.

    Sound good or would I get caught out by price changes e.g. ibra going up?

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

      Get benteke instead of lane this weeu will definitely be priced out

  30. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Heaton owners keeping? Don't see a cleenie in the next 3 and some keepers have one or two games more.

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, I have Valdes & Heaton atm but Valdes is out for Pickford after dgw 34