Fixtures

Frisking The Fixtures – Gameweek 3 – The Strong

Southampton and Spurs are among the teams seeking to benefit from favourable fixtures as they prepare for the final match before the first international break of the season.

Our weekly fixture list analysis looks at the next four-to-six Gameweeks and attempts to identify those sides that should be entering or exiting our mid-term plans.

For the key teams identified, we’ll assess their prospects in terms of goals and clean sheets and also pinpoint the stage at which their schedule turns.

This week’s analysis kicks off with those treated with the strongest run of opponents from Gameweek 3 onwards.

Southampton

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The Prospects – Goals
The Saints rank second for total shots over the opening two Gameweeks, with 43, and returned to goal scoring form in the 3-2 win over West Ham United.

Looking ahead on their schedule, the home clash with Manchester United is an obvious sticking point.

But Newcastle United have conceded three goals so far and could provide a very favourable match-up at St Mary’s. Meanwhile, Watford look to be a more attacking side under Marco Silva and could also hand opportunities to Mauricio Pellegrino’s men in the final third.

The Saints’ away matches are also kind.

Despite keeping two clean sheets, Huddersfield Town rank joint-fourth for shots conceded inside the box with 19, while Crystal Palace are joint-third for big chances allowed with five.

The trip to Stoke City could be tough, however. Mark Hughes’ three-man defence looked disciplined in their first home outing against Arsenal.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
There are three clear standout fixtures in this respect.

Newcastle and Palace are still searching for their first goals of the season, while Stoke City have provided a limited attacking threat so far – they have yet to create a big chance.

Also – despite scoring four goals – only two teams have managed fewer close-range efforts than Huddersfield (nine).

Elsewhere, Watford are looking a far more potent side and Manchester United will certainly be expected to score on the south coast given their current form.

The Saints defence has been fairly solid to this point, allowing just two big chances, although we are yet to see how they will fare on their travels.

The Turning Point
Pellegrino’s side remain in ‘The Strong’ selection, with the Man United fixture their only stern test all the way up to Gameweek 12. That looks the point where Southampton assets are likely to be moved out in their droves.

Verdict
Confidence in Manolo Gabbiadini was restored after he opened his account for the season in the 3-2 win over West Ham. Penalty duties boost Dusan Tadic’s prospects, with Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares our preferred defenders as we wait to see how the arrival of Wesley Hoedt affects the centre-back pecking order.

Tottenham Hotspur

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The Prospects – Goals
Spurs’ home fixtures, in particular, offer plenty of promise over the coming period.

No team have conceded more shots inside the box (26) than Swansea City, while Bournemouth rank second with 24.

Burnley, meanwhile, shipped two goals away to 10-man Chelsea on the opening weekend.

The away fixtures are tougher, although West Ham have conceded more goals (seven) than any other side.

Spurs’ attacking numbers are positive enough – they rank fifth for both total shots and close-range efforts.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have already racked up their first clean sheet and have conceded the fourth fewest number of shots inside the penalty area (12).

The Swansea and Bournemouth fixtures look very appealing as both teams are still looking for their first goals of the season, while the Burnley match-up also looks very promising.

Everton and Huddersfield both rank in the bottom five for both shots and close-range efforts so far, indicating that Spurs could certainly earn shutouts from those away trips.

The visit to West Ham may be the trickiest of the three away matches.

The Turning Point
Spurs embark on a four-match run from Gameweek 9 that sees them take on Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal, which could create doubt as to whether we should keep faith in their leading assets – particularly the defence.

Verdict
The upcoming schedule should provide the ideal platform for Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli to flourish, with Ben Davies looking the pick of the defenders. Protracted interest in Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier is reducing confidence in the appeal of Kieran Trippier as an option.

Swansea City

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The Prospects – Goals
The Swans have struggled for creativity but, with their fixtures easing, their attackers could stage a renaissance.

The three home matches, in particular, look promising, with Newcastle and Watford both having shipped three goals each over the opening two Gameweeks.

The fact that Palace conceded three goals at home to Huddersfield provides evidence that Paul Clement’s men can find the back of the net on Saturday, although the other two away matches are tests.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Newcastle and Huddersfield have both managed just two big chances apiece over the first two Gameweeks, and in general, the three home fixtures look strong for the prospects of Swansea defenders.

The best chance of an away clean sheet will probably come this weekend against Palace.

Despite registering a shut-out on the opening weekend, Swansea have conceded a lot of chances so far, limiting our confidence in members of their backline based purely on form. Gylfi Sigurdsson’s departure also reduces the attacking potential of both Martin Olsson and Alfie Mawson.

The Turning Point
Barring away trips to Arsenal and Chelsea, Swansea’s fixtures are fairly positive all the way up to Gameweek 17, when they face Manchester City, Everton and Liverpool in the space of four Gameweeks.
Verdict
Tammy Abraham looks one to watch over the coming period, although Fernando Llorente is closing in on a first-team return, while reports of interest in former striker Wilfried Bony could also be a factor. At the back, Federico Fernandez appears the best value route into the defence given his suitability to the Bonus Points System.

West Ham United

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The Prospects – Goals
While Slaven Bilic’s side are yet to play at home, they’ve registered a reasonable 25 shots over the opening two Gameweeks.

Only the Spurs clash in Gameweek 7 stands out as a stern test over the coming spell, although Huddersfield and West Bromwich Albion are both yet to concede.

The Swansea fixture looks the plum home match-up, while away trips to Newcastle and Burnley could also yield goals as the Hammers were able to score twice at Southampton, despite being reduced to 10 men early on.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
While they’ve won both their matches, West Brom have only created one big chance, and along with the Swansea, Newcastle and Burnley fixtures, should present West Ham with solid opportunities to produce defensive returns.

As already mentioned, Huddersfield’s underlying statistics aren’t as impressive as you’d expect from a side that has scored four goals, suggesting that there may be some regression over the coming weeks.

The Hammers’ defence hasn’t convinced so far, but playing at Man United and with a man down at Southampton, more is expected – particularly when they return to the London Stadium.

The Turning Point
West Ham have a very strong run all the way up to Gameweek 10, but they then host Liverpool and face a torrid run between Gameweeks 14 and 17, with encounters against Everton, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Verdict
Javier Hernandez is the most transferred-in player since Saturday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline, with the fixtures suggesting he can remain among the goals. He looks the solution from the Hammers’ attack while the midfield pecking order settles, with Joe Hart and potentially Angelo Ogbonna (both 4.5) the picks from the backline.

Also consider…

Newcastle United
Their next four fixtures (WHU swa STO bha) all look promising, with clashes against Liverpool and Southampton much trickier from that point on.

However, confidence in Magpies’ assets is low, with few players standing out over the opening two Gameweeks.

Rob Elliot provides the value at the back – providing he retains his starting spot – while set-piece duties mean we perhaps shouldn’t discount Matt Ritchie just yet.

West Bromwich Albion
Baggies defenders have served us well so far, but their next three home fixtures (STO WHU WAT) look crucial to maintaining that momentum.

The trip to Brighton in Gameweek 4 is also positive, but fixtures at Arsenal, Leicester City and Southampton signal the end of West Brom’s kind start to the season.

Ben Foster is currently our favoured route into the Baggies’ defence, with Ahmed Hegazi’s starts perhaps not assured once Gareth McAuley is back to fitness and with Tony Pulis seeking to bring in another central defender. Jay Rodriguez and, in particular, Matt Phillips, can offer value in attack.

Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls are another side who could prosper in the short-term (wat WBA bou NEW).

Matches against Arsenal and Everton loom in Gameweeks 7 and 8, although Chris Hughton’s side then face four further kind fixtures.

Markus Suttner’s attacking threat makes him our defender of choice, although he has yet to display those qualities for his new side. Lewis Dunk remains an option – he’s already shown his threat at set-plays.

Faith in Pascal Gross and Anthony Knockaert has waned, but the latter has only made two cameo appearances from the bench as he continues to build up his match sharpness following pre-season injury.

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  1. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Ritchie and daniels

    To richarlison and jones?x

    1. Squeakybumtime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Rumours Jones didnt train on Tuesday so I'd wait on that one.

      http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-injury-news-rojo-13511519

      Richie to Richarlison looks a good move

      1. jdogg
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.great spot.x

  2. Adams6
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    SECOND!

  3. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Third, possibly 4th

  4. Botman and Robben
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Forster
    Dawson Bavies Yoshida
    Willian Ritchie Mane Alli
    Benteke Jesus Lukaku

    Elliot T.Carroll Mee Hunemeier

    Captain Mane or Alli?

    1. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli out of the 2.x

    2. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It would be between Alli and Lukaku for me, and I'd probably go Lukaku for safety.

  5. Make Arrows Green Again
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fifth

  6. FlyingWithoutIngs
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Surely Jonny Evans to Man City is music to our hegazi owning ears

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yep - though Wimmer joining straight after probably isn't.

    2. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wimmer at 4.4 aswell i think

  7. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If you could make a second team now, and obviously save your WC, do you think it would outperform your main team over the season?

    Obviously you'd have two weeks of points to catch up on

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No chance.

    2. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could be a working tactic, but after GW1. Probably not this year though, when I scored 90+ on the opening gameweek. Also depends on how good the current template turns out to be.

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

    Ok guys I've done a draft wildcard...

    De Gea
    Alonso Valencia Alderweireld
    Sanchez Hazard Mane Alli
    Kane Aguero Lukaku

    Subs: Courtois Kolasinac Kompany Miki

    Any help with sacrificing 27m would much appreciated.

    Thoughts?

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Needs more Eriksen.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Where's Hegazi?

    3. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probability of Jesus starting this weekend?

      I'm worried it's down to 70%ish, which is far too low for a 10.4m player.

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 2 months ago

          No idea but unless something positive happens he and/or kdb are gone.

        • HamezMace
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I see no reason why not, played well at Brighton, and unlucky not to score, sacrificed early against Everton because of the red card.

          1. Pegboy
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I know it's early days, but the 3-3-2-2 or whatever it is they're playing at the moment, feels a bit of a fudge and blunt. I think he will start, but decent chance of being rotated or shoved out to the wing.

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Alot (probably majority) of fan lineups have him benched.
              I think the Sterling love is blinkered, but who knows what Pep does.

          3. Squeakybumtime
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Think he starts again

        • unido
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          A. Augero & David Luiz
          B. Kane & basic 5.0 defender with no Chelsea coverage, I just see Chelsea clean sheets...

          1. Pegboy
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            B) easily. Luiz doesn't look worth the money at all.

            Lacazette (or Jesus etc) + Alonso would be a tougher choice.

            1. unido
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Luiz played every minute last season and already has x1 goal and x1 assist this season after 2 games...

          2. Squeakybumtime
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            B for sure

        • Freddo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Hernandez all the rage this week after a brace, Mounie all the rage last week after a brace, who's going to be flavour of the week next?

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Joe Allen

            1. Freddo
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Welcome to last year.

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Firmino

              1. Freddo
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Anyone worried about Hernandez? Two weeks ago people were not picking Kane because they expected Rafa to put on a defensive masterclass and stop him.

                Hernandez inspires more confidence and more capable than Kane?

                1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  lol no

                2. MTPockets
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    The mob is fickle, and I don't think Hernandez is competing for the Kane spot.

                    1. Freddo
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 2 months ago

                      The context for a bandwagon is flexible I guess.

              2. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Kane after he nets 4

              3. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Son

                1. Freddo
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Ooh, good call.

                  I'm calling Pedro.

                  1. Pegboy
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    I would have brought Son in already if I hadn't used up my three Spurs slots.

                    Pedro is interesting, but I've still got Fabregas, so waiting to see whether he comes back strongly.

              4. bojack
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Kane, Antonio, Gray.

            • Dr. Ante Pavlovic
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              How has Pogba not risen in price last night? He was at 101.3 or something

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Price predictor sites not accurate

              2. FPL_Hazards
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                high ownership harder to predict threshold

              3. SAY MY NAME
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                wildcard factor aswell possibly

            • chelseabrad
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Foster Myhill
              Alonso Monreal Bertrand Daniels Rosenior
              Alli Salah Willian Carroll Loftus-Cheek
              Lukaku Jesus Benteke

              2ft 0itb, was looking at Willian > Tadic, any better ideas?

              1. Baz
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                daniels to dawson maybe. Benteke to chicarito.

            • Stimps
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Would you rather start Cedric and bench a 4.0 fodder, or rotate two 4.5s?

              On WC

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Wildcard you probably want 15 starters

              2. Baz
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                have one 4.0 I reckon

              3. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Are you playing 3 or 4 at the back most weeks?

                A 4.0m is fine if you're playing 3, definitely not with 4.

              4. Squeakybumtime
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                rotate two nailed on 4.5s.

                Cedric wont be immune from rotation, and he flatters to decieve

            • eamonhegg
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              20th

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Aye

            • Totti
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              front 8
              eriksen willian ritchie ince jwp
              kane lukaku firmino

              1FT and 0.5 itb

              A) ritchie -> richarlison and jwp -> phillips for -4 and bench ince
              B) ritchie to richarlison
              C) jwp to richarlison or phillips
              D) other suggestion

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Save

                1. Totti
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  ritchie most probably will drop saturday morning

              2. Costaplenty
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                save it
                2 ft going into break is extremely handy

                1. Totti
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  but ritchie will drop max saturday morning

              3. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Save.

            • IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Thoughts here please folks? no frees, 0.5 ITB

              De Gea
              Bertrand Hegazi Cedric
              Eriksen Willian Ramsey Carroll
              Kane (c) Lukaku (vc) Firmino

              Elliott JWP Daniels Long

              1. Totti
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                leave the team as it is

              2. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Nothing worth a hit, but I'd be looking to shift Willian, JWP and Daniels soon.

            • internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              How good are we expecting Kola to be once he switches to LWB? As good as Alonso is expected to be this season?

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Will he switch to wing back is the more pertinent question!

                1. internal error
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  I think so but that doubt is why I feel he isn't getting the love I think he should be getting

              2. THAT'S LIFE
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Not a chance without free kicks in his locker.

              3. Team Cruel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I think Alonso is expected to keep a CS here and there.

              4. Kanga roo
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Won't be nearly as good as Alonso.

                1. internal error
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  6 goals and 3 assists from Alonso last season
                  Kolasinac had 3 goals and 5 assists. I can see him getting more returns in the arsenal line up and Alonso not as many clean sheets or goals as last season

                  1. IRBOX ⚽
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    Different leagues, different beasts

              5. Good Times
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                arsenal defenders should be avoided for now imp...still look shaky back there

                1. Rostah
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Kosc returning should be a big help, their run from GW6 is tasty, ship should be steady by then!

              6. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Good but not as good as Alonso. Their prices are pretty fair at the moment.

            • Del Monte
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              A) Alonso and 4.5

              Or

              B) Bertrand and Trippier

              1. Good Times
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B

              2. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                b

              3. nobwak
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B

              4. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                B but with Davies

            • Baz
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              A) Daniels --> Trippier
              B) KDB --> Eriksen
              C) Jesus/Tadic --> Chicharito/Eriksen (-4)

              1. Az
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                C for me

              2. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                a) or b)

                Probably a) if pushed

            • Az
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              As a Brighton fan should I lose Gross for a -4 (have cash in the bag) and bring in Jese/Phillips/Richarlison or accept that they were tough games (MCI, lei) and let him try his luck against wat, WBA, bou?

              1. FPL ZB
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Let him have a crack.. Brighton are going to have to attack at some point.
                Can't just do a Boro and go down without trying to go forward

              2. Baz
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                you didn't get him for the first 2. I'd stick and save the point hit.

              3. Sess!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                You're a brighton fan, you tell us.

                1. Az
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Heart says keep, head says sell.
                  Head said not to get him at the start though, so should probably just suck it up and let him have a go in the easier games...

              4. Better off with a pin and a…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I don't think the alternatives are likely enough to repay that -4 to justify it. They're all decent enough enablers, but not targets in their own right. Jese might become that, but need more time to know.

              5. BigBarn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                For a -4 definitely not. But I did Gross to Richarlison for a free this week because, irrespective of fixtures, Brighton don't look too hot going forward and Gross has been anonymous. Pity, because I'd love Brighton to do well. Just don't see it. Play this week and see how the 6mids do would be my suggestion.

            • FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Interesting that Wenger wouldn't rule out selling Mustafi. Might stick Bellerin in the back three with Monreal and Kola next up.. Who needs CBs

              1. Good Times
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                he just bought him a year back...

                1. FPL ZB
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  and he's been beyond awful. apparently according to the Arsenal journalists (John Cross etc) there's quite a lot of traction in the rumours of him returning to Spain

                  1. SAY MY NAME
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    apparently he hasn't settled with the other members of the squad - as a Gooner i'd be just as happy playing a £2m Holding as a £32m Mustafi, he hasn't excatly been impressive, wouldn't have an issue with selling him as long we get reasonable cash for him

              2. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                or Ox

            • Good Times
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              guys hows this for a WC

              Butland elliot
              cedric davies hegazi 4.0 4.0
              Salah mikhy eriksen mooy 4.5
              kane lukaku chicharito

              1. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Not a fan of 2x £4m defenders.

                Butland > 4.5
                4.0 > 4.5m defender

                Or

                Chicharito > Mounie
                Salah > Mane
                4.0 > 4.5 def

            • Danny Fischarge
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Thoughts on my starting 11 for GW 3!! Would anyone change this starting 11??

              Gk Foster

              Def Stephens/Jones/Davies

              Mid RLC/Ramsay/Willian/De Bruyne

              For Kane(C)/Lukaku(V)/Firmino

              Subs Elliot/Fosu-Mensah/Carroll/Kolasinac.

              Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated......

              1. Good Times
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                downgrading kdb has been the norm...you should consider getting alli/eriksen in there

                1. Danny Fischarge
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  I cant really downgrade KdB that will mean I wont have any Man City coverage. I have already completed my transfer this GW getting rid of Daniels for Jones....

              2. Pegboy
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I'd play Kola or Fosu-Mensah over RLC, but I don't rate Loftus-Cheek at all. In fact, I'd probably play Carroll over him too.

            • NachoMan
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              How to get Sanchez in? Please don't try and talk me out of it, I'm in too deep.
              2FT 0ITB

              DDG (Elliot)

              Kola, Berty, Stephens, Dann (Long)

              Mane, Fraser, KDB, RLC (Carroll)

              Kane, Kaku, Gabbi

              Impossible?

              1. Good Times
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                easiest looks like downgrading gabbi and kola and upgrading kdb, or you might be able to do it in two moves from gabbi?

              2. Baz
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                point hit with KDB out. funded by DDG/Kola or Gabbi

                1. Pegboy
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  ^This^.

                  I'd do Gabbi + KdB > 4.5m striker + Sanchez, and go 4-4-2.

              3. BigBarn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah downgrade Kola to a solid 5.0 and upgrade KdB. If you then wanted an extra 0.5 to reinvest in your defence i'd do Gabbi to Ward. Not sure that's worth the hit, though.

            • Razmataz
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Best midfielder for 6.0m or less...

              1. Team Cruel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Richarlison, Jese, Mooy

                1. Az
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  This, then Phillips

            • Bring back ole
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Don't no what to do with my team, do i play my wildcard are just leave it.

              Foster

              Yoshida, dann, jones

              Pogba, willian, de bruyne, salah

              Kane, lukaku, Jay Rodriguez

              Bench: elliot, carroll, rangel, Mariappa

              I need help!!

              1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Definitely leave it

            • Count of Monte Hristo
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Do you think neither of Agüero/Jesus will be that strong a pick this season?

              1. Bubz
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                No

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              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Someone please convince me holding on to KDB over Eriksen is a good shout...

              1. GoonerByron
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                It's not

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                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  fckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

            • GoonerByron
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              On WC, already own Lacazette and Lukaku in looked a no brainer.. Now thinking about sticking with Lacazette though. Would probably captain Lacazette in 3 out of next 5 GWs whereas Lukaku I'd captain 1..

              1. Rostah
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I think Laca will be in the top 3 goalscorer's this season. I'd stick with Laca for 1 more week, and see how Arsenal look. If Sanchex starts, and Kola is playing on the wing, Laca could start getting some steady returns.