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30 April 2017 3400 comments
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A busy Sunday comes to its conclusion with a north London derby at White Hart Lane.

Harry Kane welcomes Arsenal in stunning form. Firing double-digit returns in each of his last three home starts, the Spurs striker is the fourth most-captained player for Gameweek 35.

With four fixtures in the final three Gameweeks, many will be scouting Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli this afternoon, though Son Heung-min may yet have a part to play in our wildcard plans after returning to the Tottenham teamsheet.

Kyle Walker’s 33% owners will be looking elsewhere, though, as the right-back drops to the bench for the third time in six matches.

With back-to-back Double Gameweeks 36 and 37 on the horizon, we need Alexis Sanchez back in form after a run of just one goal in the last five fixtures.

Yet with Olivier Giroud returning to the starting line-up, the Chilean looks likely to take up a central support berth as Arsene Wenger continues with a 3-4-2-1 formation.

At the back, the 4.8-priced Gabriel is handed a fifth straight start. Almost 8,000 FPL manages have acquired the Brazilian since yesterday’s deadline passed as a cheap route into the Gunners’ rearguard for the run-in.

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  1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is anyone still bringing in gabiadini?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lots of managers. No other option in that range.

    2. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Probably.....not much choice in that price range.

      I'll have kane and Jesus.

      But can't see anyone else...costa too expensive....

      Anichebe maybe?

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

      Check out the WC teams.

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, should do well in the double double

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Everyone with a WC team pretty much.

      I'm on WC, going Vardy instead since I have the fundage

    6. ChristoBisto
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going Kane and Jesus. And five man midfield which is unbenchable: Sanchez, Hazard, Alli, Eriksen, King. No point getting Gabbi for 36 as can't bench any of the above.

  2. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Got No WC left, how does these transfers sound? Zaha & Hennessy to Sánchez and Cech (-4)?

    Henn / Pickford
    Alonso Vertonghen Yoshida (Bailly, Gibson)
    Hazard Alli Zaha King JWP
    Kane Gabbi (Benteke)

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cech for sure... not sure about Sanchez

  3. Digital-Real
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What's the situation with Walker? has he lost his place to Trippier?

    1. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      It does look like it doesn't it...

  4. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Up 11 from 122k to 111k, what are the chance of my rank dropping below 122k tomorrow

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No players equals decent.

  5. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku+Walker/Valencia > Jesus+Cahill/Alonso for -4? Thanks 🙂

    DDG • Jakupovic
    Walker • Valencia • Stones • Stephens • Chambers
    Eriksen • Sanchez • Alli • Coutinho • Sane
    Kane • Lukaku • Gabbi

    1. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Good plan. go for it.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you 🙂

        Drop walker or Valencia?

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lol considering the exact same move. I'd go for Cahill over Alonso, better chance of baps and better goal threat, similar to the McCauley/Brunt condundrum earlier in the season, I feel people are blinded by oop'ness. This issue is whether it could backfire... 2 questions to consider 1.will Mou try to 1 up Arsene and 2. will Kaku get a rare away haul?

  6. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    The Theatre of Draws

  7. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any changes needed ?

    Pickford / Caballero
    Alonso / Yoshida / Daniels / Vertonghen / Monreal
    Hazard / Sanchez / Eriksen / King / Carroll
    Kane / Jesus / Gabby

    1.6 ITB, 1 FT

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Nope. Great team!!

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Save works

    3. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers both.

    4. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ox for Carroll but that would just give you a benching headache so gtg.

    5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Solid

  8. Frank Black
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    So, uh....who's...uhm....triple captaining Sanch...you know what? Never mind.

  9. villian-ty
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Recommendations for a 7.2 Mid?

    Have
    Hazard Sanchez King Erikssen Coutinho

    Trying to get in Jesus

    1. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      sanchez to pedro should do it. if you have balls

  10. Paganoi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Kenwyne Jones
    1-0 Atlanta

  11. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    A Kun/Jesus double up has crossed my mind for GW37. Worked today and would be different at least.....

  12. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Yes or No?

    Gabbiadini -->Jesus (-4)

    1. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not this week non

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not this week.

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

      It was this week, not sure in a DGW.

    4. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      cheers all.

  13. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed

    Is Coutinho and Costa --> Hazard and Jesus worth a -4 of Kun is injured?

  14. Yankee Toffee
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    If Aguero is ok, do we reckon Pep will continue playing Kun and Jesus side by side in his 3-4-1-2? Or he could switch to a 4-4-2?

    I ask because I already have Kun and I'm considering a double up of City up top. At least I'd have City cover, I'm not considering Sane or KDB atm. They've got great fixtures as well, 3 home games in 4 and of course the dgw with everything to play for.

    Anyone else who doesn't have a WC but already has Kun?

    1. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Get Jesus regardless as he's cheaper

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'd like to hold Kun and add Jesus.

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I don't have my WC, already had Kun, doubled up on Jesus + Kun and it was quite fun as rest of the big forwards flopped this time around. It's a bit tricky and I'm not sure what my next move would be really.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        glad it worked for you, I'd hold and wait on Kun news

  15. My Name Is Pepu
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Planning to just go with Özil for Gameweek 36, already have Yoshida. Given his lack of returns, is Sanchez still an essential?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping him but wouldn't bring him in

  16. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Those with Sanchez are you (c)ing him next week?

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      TC, most likely

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yes might as well

        Still a huge differential on my ML

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      yes

  17. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who are your differentials on wildcard?

    1. Digital-Real
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ake

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Wont start with Luiz fine

  18. Ninja Škrtel
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Current WC team..planning to to use BB chip on GW 37:

    Caballero, Courtuis
    Stephens, Alonso, Davies, Simpson, Monreal
    Hazard, Eriksen, King, Sane, Albrighton
    Kane, Gabi, Jesus

    14 players to play twice most likely.

  19. DR0GBA
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What do you all think of this RMWCT?

    Cech - Caballero
    Holgate - Stephens - Alonso - Smith - Yoshida
    Sane - Eriksen - Alli - Hazard - King
    Jesus - Kane - Gabbi

    £0.4m ITB

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I like it

      Would maybe reconsider the Soton defensive double up

      Yoshi to Gabriel perhaps

      1. DR0GBA
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        That's a nice option actually, thanks 🙂

        1. boredjames
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          its a terrible option. Gabreil wont keep that place

          1. DR0GBA
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            So Yoshida who has horrible fixtures, and likely to be rotated is better?

    2. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Solid.

  20. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What's the thoughts on Sane now he was benched today? Still a good option?

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He was due a rest. Will feature plenty in the remaining games imo.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Was expected, assist helps plus City struggling.

  21. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    OR updated if not noted yet

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      You sure?

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

        It has.

      2. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think so...thought I jumped 1 k but possible I misremembered my score.

        1. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          From 7829 to 7889

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Up 600

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Boo-urns...down 900...first red arrow for a couple of months.

      Goddamn Siggy goal destroying my double United CS!

  22. EWH2020
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Initial WC draft. Please let me know your feedback!

    Willy, Pickford
    Alonso, Davies, Yoshida, Stephens, Holgate
    Hazard, Sanchez, Pedro, Alli, King
    Gabbiadini, Kane, Jesus

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      13 of 15 the same as me

  23. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bavies being ignored am I missing something??

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rose back soon

      1. FPL Footy Show Pod
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        For the DGW?

        1. Frank Black
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          He could be back on friday.

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rose could reappear at any moment...is training again suoposedly

      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Hearing it since 2 weeks

        We'll know this situation in next PC

  24. villian-ty
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Coutinho, Benteke -> Jesus, Pedro

    Yes or no
    Front 8
    Hazard Sanchez Erikssen King Coutinho
    Kane Benteke Gabbi

  25. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Apologies if these questions have been asked a lot but I've just got in from a long shift and have missed everything.

    What's the injury latest on:

    A) aguero
    B) Bailly
    C) were there any other injuries of note in today's games?

    Cheers lads

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A) Check scout tweets
      B) Don't know
      C) Shaw looks like a bad one, Luiz not too serious

  26. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Those with TC left, what are you doing?

    I'm sticking to the plan of Sanchez TC!

    1. Digital-Real
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Next week?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Playing it safe with Sanchez.

    3. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Same here, silly not to do it now

      Remember, United will have played AWAY in EL 3 days before Arsenal

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed, the game being squeezed in between those matches + United defence atm with injuries + the importance of the game for Arsenal if they want to play CL next year + Saints already on the beach

        or maybe I'm just looking for any arguments to do it because let's face it, Arsenal are pretty crap atm 😀

    4. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I haven't got it. great player though he is, I wouldn't risk it

    5. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard in 38

  27. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Do we think Monreal is still a good option?

    Surely he will be moved to the Wing back role when Mustafi returns and Gibbs dropped?

    1. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No many other choices - unless you have the extra 300K for Kosc

  28. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Do we trust Arsenal players with important gameweek approaching?

    Yes 1 extra fixture is tempting, but they look like a team on holiday.
    Can't really say one player who is a must have

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thought they actually tried today.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I am a bit reluctant to go with 2 Arsenal players.

        Cech is the one i am sure on

        Other one is ozil.

        How many are you going with ?

      2. Ibracadabra
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        good compact first half, but after that first goal, heads down, lost fight, lost confidence, really an uphill battle from here. that said 4 games in 2 weeks for a team that won't rotate is too good to pass up and must invest Sanchez +1 in my opinion.

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Sanchez, I am not Bringing him in
          It's ozil for me .
          Hopefully Southampton game gives some return

    2. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      United could be happy with a 0-0 draw ... Southampton on the beach already

  29. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Time to WC I guess right if BB left?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on your team.
      Could BB then WC.

      1. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        cheers bro 🙂

  30. Proietti
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is the general thinking to Wildcard this week and then bench boost in GW37?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yarp

      1. Proietti
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers