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10 May 2017 6213 comments
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Gameweek 36 finally comes to an end this evening as Southampton entertain Arsenal at St Mary’s.

Alexis Sanchez will again be the focus of most managers’ attentions. Sitting in over 27% of FPL squads, the Chilean was the most captained player (11.2%) in the round of fixtures but a blank at home to Man United in his first match of Double Gameweek 36 means he has now netted just once in seven league appearances.

Meanwhile, his team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to add to a pair of assists in the 2-0 weekend win over Jose Mourinho’s side. The Gunners’ wing-back has been drafted in by over 15,000 FPL managers this week for a Double Gameweek 37 against Stoke and Sunderland.

For the Saints, Manolo Gabbiadini was the fourth most transferred in player ahead of last week’s deadline, with over 108,000 taking the plunge.

Yet a blank against Liverpool took his run to one assist in five, as Claude Puel’s defence racked up the points at Anfield instead thanks to a fourth clean sheet in seven.

Thanks to his spot-kick stop away to Liverpool, the Saints’ Fraser Forster leads the way among the Double Gameweek contingent on 16 points ahead of tonight’s 7.45pm encounter.

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  1. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Those who didn't have a WC last week, what are your transfer priorities this week ?

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

      Gabriel out
      Gabbiadini out

      1. 42towels
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        This. For Stephens and Jesus mostly.

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

      Markovic and Valencia going out. Maybe Matip as well to afford someone

    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gabbi out, Vardy in for ML purposes.

      Struggling to think of who makes way....prob Eriksen.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Nice

    4. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      All of you with clear out transfers. Who are you replacing them with ?

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

    Worth getting holding in for holgate? One FT

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

      Wait

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure if Holding would play both the games, if you dont intend to use that FT then perhaps you can give it a shot

  3. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Do we have any AOAers in the house for GW 38?
    And if so, will you be set up for that straight out of 37, or need to make 2 transfers (-4) to make it aggressive?
    Is it even worth it? Attacking fixtures are good but then so are defensive ones for the big teams

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      With Anichebe as my 3rd forward, AoA is going to be a waste for me 😳

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Mmm

        I see a couple of players in my MLs who wildcarded in 36 and still have BB and TC, so obviously no AOA for them either.

        That was my main problem with getting Anichebe in for this week. Makes AOA pointless the week after.

      2. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        isnt AOA sometimes better off not used, it backfired for a few of us here.

        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          It looks that way. Depends who you can get on the pitch and for how many points hit

  4. columbo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys, bench boosting this week

    Is it worth removing matic for it? Read a few comments he may be rested. thanks.

    1. Stinglikeabee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think he will with kante and cesc starting.

  5. Xherdan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Here my team, Bench boost will use.

    Caballero
    Yoshida, Alonso, Ben Davies (tot), Valencia, Banies
    Sanchez, Alli, Son, Coutinho, King
    Gabbiadini, Costa, Lukaku

    ITB : 0,5
    Is there worth for a -4?
    Many thanks

  6. Jay_
      8 years, 7 months ago

      DDG Caballero
      Alonso Valencia Mustafi Yoshida Holgate
      Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen JWP
      Kane Rashford Gabbiadini

      1 FT, 1.9 ITB. BB active

      A) Valencia, Rash > Clichy, Jesus -4
      B) Saints attackers out for -4
      C) Both of above -12
      D) Holgate > Otamendi FT

      Don't fancy Haz to KDB. Any other ideas? Cheers.

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

        C

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        A

    • PEP G
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Currently I'm ranked 77K

      I have 12 players with DGW (Gamweek 37)

      I have Triple Captain and Bench Boost. (still thinking which to use on which Gameweek)

      No hits and no planning for that.

      Can I break into the top 10K

      1. Offs!de
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Bench boost in GW 37 since many players might be rested in GW38 if they have to play for nothing, TC in GW38

    • Urchin
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Kane (c) locked in...

      *planning to stay away from the site, so as to not waver on the choice 🙂

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        MUN (H) and LEI (A)

        Form wise, #5 and #7 in the league. 🙂

        1. Urchin
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I am not here, I didnt read that 😉

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            😀

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

        You are feeling very tired

        You are putting the armband on Sanchez

      3. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Take your Cane and walk away....don't let the Sirens infect your mind.

    • ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is Mustafi nailed?would you choose him over Montreal?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        yes
        No

        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          +1 for this

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Why not?MOnreal does not score much,while MUstafi has a chance with a header and Bps

    • Mr.K
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Wondering if I should use my (one) FT or not. I have:

      Cech - Heaton
      Yoshida - Jones - Huth - O'Shea - Dawson
      Fletcher - Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - Capoue
      Vardy - Gabbiadini - Costa

      Just conquered my mini league for the first time this season and am planning to use my bench boost now. Thoughts?

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        What move do you consider for that FT ?

        1. Mr.K
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Largely Alli but if there are any big rotation risks I'd appreciate the warning! Haven't followed all the teams very actively lately.

          1. Mr.K
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Probably Fabregas for Alli, that is.

            1. NATSTER
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              IMO. Fab is more likely to get rotated than Alli.

          2. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            All rotations risks are pure assumptions / predictions. No one know exactly, I'm afraid.

            1. Mr.K
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              True enough!

              1. Mr.K
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Cheers, I think I'll sit on this for the week and double transfer next week.

            2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              This

    • Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      46 pts clear of ML rival.
      I have TC he has BB.
      I have 10 of his players
      Would you risk a TC on Alonso or try and outguess what he will do and copy?

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        would hate to mess around and have it backfire.

        Keep the TC safe...see this out like a professional.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          The gambler in me wants the Alonso C. But you are probably right.

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

        Go for Alonso, could give you a nice bump in overall ranking, you should be safe in ML with a 46 point lead and so many common players.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Opposite from above. I might have to move Kosi which is agenda number 1. I have taken 140 pts in hits and 14k. Would have been higher but gambled points against ML rival.

      3. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Punt on Jesus TC? Having said that, several times ffs suggestions have been a troll. Good luck!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Not a bad call.
          I could C Jesus Alonso Hazard Alexis Kane.
          Not easy.

    • Shifty
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      28 points clear in ML. Almost identical team to chasers....with their key differential being Vardy to my Gabbidonkey.

      Eriksen and Sanchez also differentials for me - would you get rid of either to fund Gabbi > Vardy (-4)?

      Would effectively win me the ML.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Similar situation. Gabbi was not bad last night but Vardy will cover you so yes.

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Am prepared for a Gabbi haul but could care less right now about him 😆

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        if it wins you the ML for sure then yes get rid of Eriksen. no mercy time now although I can see Eriksen doing well.

        GL

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers PD. Total d*ck move but would be so satisfying 😆

    • Trovsmash
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts on Monreal and Alli to KDB & Holding?

      BUT
      does holding lose his spot with kosc fit?
      Although Wenger has praised holding a lot lately though

      Arsenals predicted back 5
      Cech
      Monreal Kosc Mustafi
      Gibbs Bellerin

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Ox will play not bellerin
        Montreal to wb to make way for holding maybe

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

          Ox is injured.

          1. Trovsmash
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            ^ so do we think holding misses out if kosc is fit?

          2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Oh my bad sorry
            Cheers
            Mustafi or Monreal?

      2. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Holding Kosc Mustafi
        Bellerin Monreal

        1. Trovsmash
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          thats my hope as well

    • Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is Phil Jones an option this week do we think?

      1. 42towels
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        He's been stinking up my team for about 15 weeks. Better pay me back with a haul.

    • NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs have MUN (H) & LEI (A) and I have triple Spurs attacks : Kane - Alli -Eriksen

      Team Form says, in the last six games, United is #1 for Away form and Leicester is #4 for Home form.

      I'm tempted to lose one of Spurs attacks now.

      Alli ?

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Alli yeah
        I think Kane to VArdy will be popular in 38

        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Kane away at Hull....could be anything if Hull are relegated

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

        3 spurs attack was always going to be a gamble. it worked for many recently but at this stage their morale is questioned and coverage is important from other teams

        saying i wouldnt lose my 2 spurs attackers(kane alli). but 3 is too much of a risk

        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Each transfer will be (-4). I will lose just one.

      3. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Last game at White Hart Lane on Sunday by the way and if Man Utd win tonight they will seriously not be interested just like last Sunday at Arsenal

        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks. That will be factored in.

      4. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Eriksen's home form vs MUN away form
        Alli's away form vs LEI home form.

        + GW38 [HUL (A)]

        1. Expected Toulouse
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Eriksen and Alli have better form than Kane atm. Plus Kane's away form is not great. Seriously considering dropping Kane for Vardy.

          1. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Vardy's fixtures look uninspired.

    • Mick J
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A) Daniels + King to Holding + Fabregas
      (–4),
      B) Daniels + King to Koné + Fabregas
      (–4),
      C) Daniels to Gibbs,
      D) Daniels to Huth, or
      E) save transfer for gameweek 38.

      Current Bench Boost team:
      Cech / Caballero
      Alonso / Vertonghen / Daniels* / Yoshida / Stephens
      Sánchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Sané / King*
      Kane / Jesus / Anichebe

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Keep Daniels

        team looks good , upgrade Anichebe if possible

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

      Mates...any moves?:
      Cech Willy
      Alonso Kos Yoshi Steph Verty
      Haz Sanchez Eriksen King Sane
      Jesus Kane Anichebe
      1.6 itb and on BB
      A) Kos to Monreal (any word on Kos injury?)
      B) Haz to Fab
      C) Kane to Costa
      D) Erik to KDB and Sane to Fab (-4)
      E) save

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

        Or Anichebe out for someone?

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        A if kos out otherwise D

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

          Cheers mate

    • Scheister
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      IF kosc returns, chances of Holding continuing, and Nacho up to wing back?

    • HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Would you do it ?

      Holgate (WAT) --> Holding (sto SUN) -4

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        nopes. Holding not guaranteed to start both imo

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

          yh too bad im priced out of kosc, monreal and cech

          now have to settle for one of monreal gibbs or holding. or go with no arsenal defenders at all (that did hurt this gw)

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            it's not worth a -4 man, Watford are on the beach so Holgate should get a CS himself

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

              cheers mate 😉

    • Expected Toulouse
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mustafi or Monreal?

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

        Monreal

      2. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Monreal

      3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Why monreal? He does not get Baps!

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          he's guaranteed to be either LCB or LWB

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers

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

        monreal

        1. Expected Toulouse
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks all.

    • Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Willy Pick
      Luiz Blind Gabriel Stephens Ake
      Sanchez Eriksen Hazard King Sane
      Jesus Gabbi Kane

      1FT 0 ITB BBing in 37

      A) Gabriel and Blind ➡ Holding and Monreal (-4 ,Keep Ake)

      B) Gabriel and Gabbi ➡ Welbeck and Holding (-4, Keep Blind)

      C) Gabbi Gabriel and Ake ➡ Anichebe Alonso and Holding (-8, Keep Blind)

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I like the Webeck thought.

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I wanted to get him before United, turns to Aguero against them

    • Offs!de
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Which transfer looks imminent? Planning to use BB in GW37.
      a) Gabriel out -- Mustafi/ Monreal/ Kompany in
      b) Hazard out -- KDB in, assuming Hazard might be rested once Chelsea's championship is confirmed

      Teams
      Willy/Pick
      Verto, Bailly, Alonso, Stephens, Gabriel
      Sanchez, Hazard, Erik, King, Carrol
      Kane, Jesus, Gabbi
      Have 1.5m in the bank

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        A with Kompany all day for me. Kompany might even get the armband.

    • Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard and Kane might have nothing to play for after Friday, so I'm thinking Sanchez ot Jesus as captain. Good thinking?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Sanchez did nothing last night until he scored. It has thrown a spanner in the works on captaincy. Sanchez fairly nailed to play remaining games but still not convinced on form.

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          he's an ice cold finisher when the chances come, it's all that counts

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            i thought that guy is Giroud

        2. Sponge-worthy
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Maybe after that goal he's back in business? He looked very sharp after that and continuously tried to run from the side to central as he always does.

      2. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Kane chasing the Golden Boot,if Lukaku don't run amok vs Wat.

      3. Darklord_bg
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Good thinking. It's between those two for me too.

      4. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm on the same pair of choices.

    • tattywelshie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Kosc owners, what are we all doing with the boy?

      A. Keeping
      B. Getting rid asap

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        A

    • Shifty
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Best punt for under 5.4 from now til end of the season? Other than Albrighton.

      DGW or SGW doesn't really matter.

      A) Can
      B) Fraser
      C) Xhaka
      D) JWP

      1. Sponge-worthy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Jwp

      2. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Stanislas?

        Lanzini

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Lanzini a good shout but he's 5.9 🙁

          Stanislas too un-nailed for my liking.

      3. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        That JWP scored 2 YC and 3 points in GW36.

    • columbo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard or matic worth getting out?

    • Kanteisking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      What is wrong with Mustafi? Is he showing up a doubt? Played 90?

    • ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cech(C) still a bad idea?

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

        Yes. Limited upside

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

        Not really

      3. youknowho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Please don't.

      4. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Top Points in the last 3 Gameweeks

        GW34 DDG
        GW35 Jakupovic
        GW36 Forster

        🙂

    • Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez keeping me in the top 10k

      Might triple captain him this week.or kane? ?

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

        Sanchez or Jesus for sure.

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

        Sanchez no doubt. Got a decent score due to his TC last week.

    • KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gab and Gab seem priorities to bin (Holding & Defoe?)

      Do I need to bin Hazard, if so is Fab a safer alternative in terms of minutes? Could help me upgrade others too (2FT)

      Cech/Pickford
      Kompany yoshida Stephens Huth Gabriel
      Eriksen Hazard king Sanchez Sane
      Gab Jesus Vardy

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Using BB

      2. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think getting rid of Hazard is madness.

        I mean what happens if Chelsea don't win on Friday....? Massive risk IMO.