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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 32 – Part One

Alvaro Morata fires Chelsea’s opener at home to Spurs in just his second start in eight league matches. Elsewhere, Chris Wood marks his first start since Gameweek 19 by netting Burnley’s winner at West Brom, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan becomes the latest Arsenal player to be afforded a bench role ahead of Europa League duties.

Here’s part one of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from the Gameweek 32 matches, with one eye on what’s to come from the midweek European matches and beyond.

Arsenal

Starting XI: Ospina; Bellerin, Mustafi, Chambers, Monreal; Wilshere (Mkhitaryan 76), Elneny (Xhaka 76) Ramsey; Ozil, Welbeck (Lacazette 61); Aubameyang. Subs not used: Koscielny, Iwobi, Kolasinac, Macey.

  • What we saw: Gunners boss Arsene Wenger again rested players against Stoke City ahead of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg against CSKA Moscow. Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey were both fit to start in central midfield in a 4-3-3 system, but Laurent Koscielny was left on the bench, with Calum Chambers starting in central defence. Petr Cech was ruled out due to a groin injury, so David Ospina started in goal. Granit Xhaka and Henrikh Mkhitaryan only came on as late substitutes, while Alexandre Lacazette returned from injury to play the last half hour. He was stationed as the lone striker, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shifted out onto the left wing.
  • What we learned: With the home clash against Southampton coming just three days after the first leg against CSKA, and with the second leg following just four days later in Russia, Wenger could again preserve key players against Saints. Chambers may retain his start ahead of Koscielny, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Sead Kolasinac are viable starters in the full-back positions. Having only played 14 minutes against the Potters, Xhaka appears a more likely starter in Gameweek 33, with Ramsey perhaps most at risk of dropping to the bench. Mkhitaryan also looks a more likely starter next weekend following his brief cameo appearance, while Alex Iwobi could also come into contention. Wilshere and Danny Welbeck, who picked up a back problem against the Potters, may be possible rotation risks. But Aubameyang is ineligible to play in Europe and should retain his start in attack. Lacazette may well now start on Thursday night, making a substitute appearance likely once again on Sunday. If fit, Cech should replace Ospina in goal.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, defence, central midfield, flanks, attacking midfield

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; Fraser, S Cook, Ake, Daniels; Stanislas (Pugh 45), L Cook, Gosling, Ibe (Defoe 67); King; Wilson (Surman 81). Subs not used: Boruc; Arter, Simpson, B Smith.

  • What we saw: With Adam Smith (knee) and Simon Francis (hamstring) both ruled out for the trip to Watford, Eddie Howe handed a start to Ryan Fraser at right-back. The Cherries boss kept faith in a 4-4-1-1 formation, although he was forced into making a change on the stroke of half-time. Junior Stanislas had to be replaced after suffering a knee injury, seeing substitute Marc Pugh take over on the left wing. Trailing 2-1, Howe switched to an attacking 4-3-3, with substitute Jermain Defoe joining Josh King and Callum Wilson up front. But he soon reverted back to a 4-4-1-1, with Andrew Surman brought on for Wilson.
  • What we learned: Stanislas looks very likely to miss Saturday’s home meeting with Crystal Palace, while Lys Mousset (illness) is still a worry ahead of Saturday. So if Francis remains sidelined, and Fraser is subsequently required to continue at right-back, Pugh appears a likely starter on the left side of midfield. Alternatively, an attacking move would be to use King on the left wing, allowing Defoe to join Wilson up front in a 4-4-2. Defoe made a strong claim for a starting berth by scoring a late equaliser at Vicarage Road and is putting real pressure on Wilson for the lone striker role.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing, lone striker

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan; Schelotto, Duffy, Dunk, Bong; Locadia (March 75), Kayal (Baldock 84), Propper, Izquierdo; Gross; Murray. Subs not used: Krul, Bruno, Hemed, Goldson, Suttner.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton was again without the injured Dale Stephens for the home encounter against Leicester City, so Beram Kayal retained his place in central midfield in the usual 4-4-1-1 formation. Jurgen Locadia came in for the suspended Anthony Knockaert on the right side of midfield. After falling 1-0 behind, Hughton introduced Sam Baldock, seeing the Seagulls switch to a 4-4-2. Baldock joined Glenn Murray up front, while Pascal Gross dropped back into central midfield.
  • What we learned: Despite the 2-0 defeat, the Brighton side is expected to remain pretty settled. Up next is a home meeting with Huddersfield Town. Solly March provides a possible alternative to Locadia on the right wing with Knockaert still suspended, while Stephens should come back into the side in place of Kayal if fit. On-loan forward Leonardo Ulloa will be available for Gameweek 33 after being ineligible to face his parent club, but he’s unlikely to push for a start ahead of Murray.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, right wing

Burnley

Starting XI: Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Lennon, Westwood, Cork, Nkoudou (Hendrick 69); Wood (Vokes 77), Barnes. Subs not used: Lindegaard, Taylor, Marney, Bardsley, Long.

  • What we saw: With Johann Berg Gudmundsson absent due to a calf injury picked up in training on Friday, Sean Dyche handed a start to Georges-Kevin Nkoudou on the left side of midfield against West Bromwich Albion. Chris Wood was recalled alongside Ashley Barnes up front in a 4-4-2, with Jeff Hendrick dropping to the bench. The Republic of Ireland international entered the fray during the second half, playing on the right side of midfield, seeing Aaron Lennon move across to the left.
  • What we learned: Providing Gudmundsson is fit to return at Watford on Saturday, he should replace Nkoudou out wide for the Clarets. Hendrick may again be left on the bench unless he’s considered to replace Ashley Westwood in central midfield. After both getting on the scoresheet, Barnes and Wood are set to continue in attack.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, flanks

Chelsea

Starting XI: Caballero; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; Moses (Giroud 81), Fabregas, Kante, Alonso (Emerson 83); Willian, Morata (Hudson-Odoi 88), Hazard. Subs not used: Eduardo, Cahill, Drinkwater, Bakayoko.

  • What we saw: Thibaut Courtois failed to recover from a hamstring injury in time for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge, so Willy Caballero started in goal. Cesc Fabregas was preferred to Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater in central midfield, while Alvaro Morata was handed the lone striker role. The Blues ended the match in a 4-2-3-1, with substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi stationed on the left of the attacking midfield trio, while fellow substitute Olivier Giroud operated as the lone striker. Cesar Azpilicueta moved to right-back after Victor Moses was withdrawn.
  • What we learned: Despite the disappointing 3-1 defeat, Antonio Conte lacks the options to make changes for Sunday’s home fixture against West Ham United. With a week to prove his fitness, Courtois may be ready to return in goal in place of Caballero, though, while after getting on the scoresheet, Morata could retain his place up front. Bakayoko and Drinkwater are possible starters in central midfield in place of Fabregas, while Gary Cahill provides cover at the back. Davide Zappacosta missed out on Sunday with a tendon problem but could return to challenge Victor Moses’ start. Meanwhile, Pedro could also return having missed the Spurs defeat with a training ground injury.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, central midfield

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Hennessey; Wan-Bissaka (Fosu-Mensah 88), Kelly, Sakho, van Aanholt; McArthur, Milivojevic, Cabaye (Loftus-Cheek 73); Townsend, Benteke, Zaha. Subs not used: Cavalieri, Lee Chung-Yong, Souare, Delaney, Riedewald.

  • What we saw: Roy Hodgson chose to go with a 4-3-3 formation for the home clash against Liverpool, with Wilfried Zaha fit to start on the left of the front three. Yohan Cabaye returned in central midfield, while Martin Kelly came in for the injured James Tomkins in central defence.
  • What we learned: Following another encouraging performance without reward, Hodgson is expected to name a similar starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. The Eagles boss may consider starting with a slightly more attacking 4-4-2, though, with Zaha joining Christian Benteke up front, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is perhaps an option to start on the left wing. Alexander Sorloth missed out again on the weekend due to a hamstring problem, and he remains a doubt ahead of Gameweek 33. Tomkins should return in place of Kelly if he’s passed fit, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah continues to offer an alternative to Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defence, flanks, forwards

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Jagielka, Baines; Walcott, Schneiderlin, Rooney (Davies 57), Bolasie; Tosun (Niasse 79), Calvert-Lewin (Baningime 75). Subs not used: Robles, Martina, Funes Mori, Vlasic.

  • What we saw: Sam Allardyce decided to use a 4-4-2 formation for the home fixture against Manchester City, deploying Dominic Calvert-Lewin alongside Cenk Tosun up front. With Idrissa Gueye ruled out due to a muscle problem, Morgan Schneiderlin partnered Wayne Rooney in central midfield. The Toffees ended the match in a 4-3-3, with Beni Baningime brought on to reinforce the midfield.
  • What we learned: Everton face a Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park next. Gueye was close to being fit against Man City, so he will be expected to be available. A more defensive 4-3-3 may be an option from the start, then, with Gueye joining Schneiderlin and one of Rooney or Tom Davies in the middle of the park. Calvert-Lewin could be the player to make way. The rest of the line-up looks settled, although Ramiro Funes Mori was named among the substitutes against City, and may yet challenge for a start in central defence.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, flanks

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith (Mounie 83), Schindler, Jorgensen, Kongolo; Hogg, Mooy; Kachunga (Quaner 56), Pritchard, van La Parra (Malone 86); Depoitre. Subs not used: Billing, Coleman, Ince, Hadergjonaj.

  • What we saw: David Wagner rang the changes following the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace for the trip to Newcastle United. Laurent Depoitre was recalled in place of Steve Mounie as the lone striker in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation, while Elias Kachunga and Rajiv van La Parra returned out wide. Aaron Mooy was fit to start at the base of midfield, the fit-again Terence Kongolo returned at left-back, while Tommy Smith was recalled at right-back. Kachunga had to be replaced just before the hour mark after picking up an ankle injury, however, with Collin Quaner his replacement. After falling behind, Wagner brought on Mounie to play alongside Depoitre in attack.
  • What we learned: Kachunga is expected to miss Saturday’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, so either Quaner or Tom Ince look set to start on the right wing. Mounie could push for a recall in attack, while Wagner may also consider starting both he and Depoitre up front in a 4-4-2. In defence, Florent Hadergjonaj is an option to return at right-back in place of Smith. Philip Billing could be a viable starter in central midfield if the Terriers’ boss switches to a 4-3-3.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central midfield, right wing, lone striker

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell; Mahrez (Fuchs 85), Iborra, Ndidi, Albrighton (Gray 79); Okazaki (Diabate 56), Vardy. Subs not used: Jakupovic, Iheanacho, Silva, Dragovic.

  • What we saw: Claude Puel handed a recall to Shinji Okazaki for the trip to Brighton, with the Japanese international starting in the support striker role in the usual 4-4-1-1 system. But with the match goalless, he was the first player to be replaced, making way for Fousseni Diabate in a straight swap just before the hour mark. Christian Fuchs entered the fray late on, playing at left-back, with Ben Chilwell pushed forward onto the left wing. That meant that substitute Demarai Gray was stationed on the right side of midfield.
  • What we learned: After picking up all three points at the Amex Stadium, Puel is set to name a similar starting XI for Saturday’s home clash against Newcastle United. But he will be without the suspended Wilfred Ndidi, who was sent off for a second yellow card during the latter stages of Saturday’s match. Adrien Silva is the Nigerian’s likely replacement unless Matty James is available to return following an Achilles problem. Diabate, Gray and Kelechi Iheanacho are all possible alternatives to Okazaki in the support striker role.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, support striker

Liverpool

Starting XI: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum (Lallana 65, Lovren 70); Salah, Firmino, Mane (Oxlade-Chamberlain 64). Subs not used: Mignolet, Clyne, Moreno, Ings.

  • What we saw: Jurgen Klopp named a strong side for the trip to Crystal Palace, despite Liverpool’s demanding schedule over the next few weeks. With Emre Can ruled out with a back injury, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Georginio Wijnaldum lined up in central midfield in the usual 4-3-3 system. The thigh injury suffered by Adam Lallana saw Klopp switch to a 3-5-2 formation, with Dejan Lovren brought on to bolster the defence. Mohamed Salah joined Roberto Firmino up front, while substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was part of a three-man midfield.
  • What we learned: The Reds now host Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final before Saturday’s Merseyside derby. The second leg then follows three days later. With Lallana’s injury set to rule him out for the rest of the season, Klopp perhaps lacks the options to rotate in attacking areas. However, the minutes of Salah, Firmino and Sadio Mane could be managed at Goodison Park. Oxlade-Chamberlain may be handed a start against Everton, with Can perhaps set to be saved for the European matches providing he can recover from a back problem. Lovren provides a viable alternative in central defence, while Nathaniel Clyne was back on the bench at the weekend, and could soon be a factor at right-back.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defence, central midfield

Part two of Line-up Lessons, assessing the remaining ten teams, will follow tomorrow.

2,127 Comments Post a Comment
  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Lukaku now having mass sales after rising in price last week. WTF?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      anyone facing city will face massive sales, especially someone with huge casual ownership like Lukaku

    2. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      WC's

    3. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      WC 32 Kane panic

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Kane factor

    5. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Crazy

  2. Aaaatsu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    You people who have already used your FH, but all other chips intact.
    How do you plan using them?

    I am currently on this strategy,
    WC now
    BB 34
    TC 37 (Kane)

    But that leaves me with 4-6 players in 35. Do you believe it would be better to field players that have double in 34 with BB, and let 35 be as it will be, or sacrifice some DGW players on BB?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Im doing the same. I think the key is to remember that having a double in 34 is almost the same as having a single in 34 and then a single in 35 for us. So for instance an Arsenal defender is basically the same as a Chelsea defender and then its just down to the fixtures they have.

    2. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I have already played wc for gw34. I will have 3 Burnley players, Karius in goal, Salah and Kiko in who will all play in gw35. Think you need to pick a team who will score a lot of points in gw34 but also have something ready for gw35. I have 3 Arsenal players in at present, Mustafi, Mkhi and Auba, but may just take a hit for all 3 if I think my gw34 team will get 30 pts more. I am then likely to take hits to get 9 players out in gw35.

      The alternative is to play more sgwers in gw34 so you have 8-9 players available in gw35. In my experience, it is better to go for the high points value option in gw34 and see where we are in gw35. Otherwise, could end up having gw35 where you save players for it but they then don't play anyway.

      Whatever you do non-free hitters definitely been screwed and at a disadvantage.

      1. Aaaatsu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        I believe you mean played for gw 33.

        Thanks for your input. I have now activated my wildcard.

  3. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    mkhi
    willian
    son
    smalling
    Christensen

    is there anyone nailed on here?

    WC fail incoming I reckon.

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      willian, son, christ looks nailed (ish)

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Son I think will always get 75 minutes minimum and Christensen Seems most nailed

  4. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    DDG, xxx
    xxx, xxx, Morgan, Lowton, Chilwell
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Lingard, xxx
    Kane, Lukaku, Barnes

    a) Lloris, Christensen, Dunk, Willian
    b) Ryan, Dummett, Dunk, Alli
    c) Ryan, Christensen, Robertson, Willian

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I like C

  5. Legomané
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    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone with shockingly low TV got any WC tips...just had a look at building a squad and can't get close to anything borderline acceptable... 🙁

    (And don't say should've WC'd last week for the 0.1's...lame'st reason to WC ever 🙂 )

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      simply get some 4.2def/mid

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      May need to go without Kane I guess?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        1 premium striker max, 1 budget striker, Salah only mid going over 10 mil, you should be able to fit in a decent stead

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Squad

    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Sell Alonso. Don't buy Lukaku. : P

    4. MALDINI'S EYES!
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      What's your SV?

      1. Legomané
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        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        102.3 (103.9 TV)

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          That's not bad! I have something similar. You can get a fine team with that

        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          My value is lower and I managed it comfortably:

          https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/136437/event/32

    5. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Single most important suggestion imo - you need to hedge your captain bets. Get the two players you think will be the biggest scorers and select the rest of your team from there.

    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Joe Hart, Paul Dummet, Van Der Hoort, Andy King. GW37BB

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Everyone else seems to be on Ryan, Lowton, Barnes and Gross, but seriously, my crap will get as many points as their crap

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          thems fightin talk round ere

          crap fight!

          my team really is swiss cheese

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            You have Dunk. End of discussion

    7. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A.King
      Chilwell
      Dummet

      Some cheapies with double gameweeks.

      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        This, especially a and b.

    8. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Ok, how does this look? (without looking at fixtures properly)

      DDG Ryan
      Alonso Robertson Lowton Chilwell Dummet
      Salah Mahrez Son Kenedy Milivojevic
      Kane Lukaku Barnes

      0.1 ITB Would keep Auba as placeholder for Kak next wk.

      1. DJ1000
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Think you should have played your wc last week. My value is £ .8m higher from where I was. I would take Alonso out for a cheaper defender and bring in Lingard. Man U have 2 great fixtures.

      2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Alonso out for Davies / Verto whomever you want more
        Lukaku to Vardy
        Now you can afford great mids
        I would prefer VdH to Dummet as well

      3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Having seen your team at carrots stages over the season, you really like 433, which i really dislike. Interesting. Has your faith in the formation paid off, at least? My shunning it certainly hasn't done me good or bad, I feel.

        1. Legomané
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          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Not greatly. I don't like compromising on the big guns, just shown too much faith in likes of Haz and Erik when they were blanking, and not enough faith in the lines of Sterling who has been in and out of my team several tines

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Team good to go this week and correct bench order?

    BB week 34 so Lukaku for Auba in that week ( for 12 players) and no FH for 35 so will reverse ( for 8 players). Kane in for 36 and TC 37

    Ryan
    Mustafi Morgan Alonso
    Salah Willian Mahrez Son
    Aubameyang (c) Firmino Barnes

    DDG Lowton Gudmundsson Smalling

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      You going Kaneless Dunas?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Sticking to plan to get him in week 36 for now but will reassess after 33 as could be persuaded to get Kane over Lukaku with Son to Lingard and use both free transfers

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Sorry I didn't read properly, I see. Only one I'd question is Willian

          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Thanks yes hopefully for 35 Willian will be Sane Sterling or Sané if plan comes together!

    2. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good imo.

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Think more emphasis should go on gw34. Get a great score then see the carnage in gw35 when you know what players are not injured etc. Think 9 players is acceptable especially if you have covered the biggest attacking options.

  7. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Am I correct in thinking that the only team from my group of players that don't have a DGW 34 or a game in 35 are Huddersfield?

    Foster
    Baines Ake Alonso
    Walcott Salah Eriksen Shaqiri
    Aubamayang Lukaku Deeney

    Elliot VLP TAA Schindler

    0.3 ITB & 1 FT

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Correct. Hudd are the only such team out of all 20.

      1. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        The only team?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Only team with 1 game in GW34/35, Burnley only one with 3.

          1. Scotty B
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Thry haven't got a game in 35

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 14 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              1 game total, 3 games total Burnley.

              1. Scotty B
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 12 months ago

                So with that in mind should I sell Schindler?

                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 12 months ago

                  You can bench him compared to the other GW31 dross you carry.

                  1. Scotty B
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 12 months ago

                    Plan to BB in 34 and TC in next DGW.
                    What dross are you referring to Torres?

                    1. TorresMagic™
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                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 12 months ago

                      Anyone likely to score 2 points is dross.
                      It's a waste of a BB in other words.

                      1. Scotty B
                        • 11 Years
                        5 years, 12 months ago

                        What are you trying to say?

                      2. TorresMagic™
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                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 12 months ago

                        A BB with Elliot and co is unlikely to score 6 points total.

  8. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    1st WC draft and feels kind off... meh..

    DDG - Ryan
    Smalling - Christenen - Lowton - Tark - Chilwell
    Salah - Mahrez - Willian - Son - Gross/Lingard
    Kane - Vardy - Barnes

    1. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      1.4 itb though 😆

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Very template which is not bad thing. Lingard over Groß

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers.

    3. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      mid and GKs looks nailed
      Smalz not nailed so use him to fund Vardy>Kaku

    4. Gonna mesut up
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Smalling is a gamble, pretty much the whole man u def besides ddg/valencia. Might work but if you want to go safe id look elsewhere. Tot def might do a trick if you can look past the man c game which might be a dead rubber for man city...

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks, might do Smalling → Valencia and that would leave me 0.0 itb actually

  9. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Would you rather have Sanchez or Lukaku for GW34?

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaku but either is good

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaku

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Kaku

    4. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaku

    5. Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I'd definetly wouldn't want Sanchez

    6. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Both

    7. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Kaku

    8. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez for me.

  10. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Anybody else feeling a bit of Josh King for the DGW?

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Not wish those fixtures at 7m!

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Bournemouth always seem to score though....and he's in good form

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Nope

    3. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      say what?
      people were sayin King from SWA as enabler. You mixed up this 🙂

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Haha trying to differentiate. Plus he's still a guilty pleasure of mine 🙂

  11. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Best option out of these for DGW34 as of now?

    A) Kane, Lingard & Groß
    B) Kane, Willian & Gudmundsson (Have Barnes)
    C) Lukaku, Willian & Gudmunsson (Have Barnes)

    Getting Kane for 34 saves a transfer after FH35.

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      B probably.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Double Burnley attack over Lingard?

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Lingard is great value and he is in form

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Will he start both DGW fixtures though

            1. Karan14
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              Not sure if either of Willian, Gudmundsson or Lingard will start all matches. But Lingard is definitely in the first choice United 11 for now.

            2. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              I think so. It wouldn't be a surprise if he doesn't but he's one of their better players and he's at an age where game time aids development.

              1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 12 months ago

                Well then. Perfect option, go for A 😛

          2. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Yup seems a good option till end of the season

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A. Stop killing me in draft.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        It’s not me it’s Mo Salah :p

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Tell him to give it a rest would you? If this were a fight it would gave been stopped.

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            I actually made a lot of changes too have got some really good hauls and caught players coming in form like Lingard, Wilson, Barnes, Monreal, Valencia, Lanzini etc.

            1. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              I let Monreal go about a week before he went absolutely nuts. NVM, think I'm having a good season considering my first pick was Alli and he's been a bit disappointing. You've killed it though. Bravo!

              rematch next season 😉

              1. Karan14
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 12 months ago

                Haha for sure next should be more competitive if there’s isn’t someone like Salah!

          2. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            What position are you btw?

            1. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              #2 but #3 has made up a lot of ground

              1. Karan14
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 12 months ago

                You’ve done pretty well too!

                The free agents are dross though.

    4. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

    5. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

    6. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Prefer A

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks guys!

        1. DJ1000
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          A all day long.

  12. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Relatively template but thoughts on the below WC guys?

    De Gea, Ryan,
    Christensen, Monreal, Mee, Lowton, Chilwell,
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Lingard, Kenedy,
    Kane, Auba, Barnes.

    Enough in the bank for Auba to Kaku GW 34.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Looks great. Do you have all remaining chips?

      Not entirely sold on Monreal; Mee could be downgraded if you fancied. Lingard may blow hot & cold, but is doing decently for now. Don't -love- Kenedy, but he is cheap.

      1. istanbul05
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Yep, all chips remaining and on WC this week.

        Not fully sold on Monreal either, but can't see another defender I want in that price range - maybe a punt on Davies?!

        1. Gentle_Turks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Davies rotation doubt.

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Would it be worth upgrading Christensen to Vertonghen & downgrading Monreal?

          1. istanbul05
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Could do, but would rather at least 1 Chelsea 'cover'

  13. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Son and Lukaku or Hazard and Vardy?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Son & Lukaku as Hazard just isn't performing all that well.

    2. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard and Vardy.

      Controversial but I think Son isn't a great pick. I think he will be rotated.

      1. DJ1000
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Don't think that is controversial. Son picked up very few points away from home. And only home game in next 3 is Man City

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      son and lukaku

  14. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    DDG / Ryan
    Alonso / Bailly / Lowton / Morgan / VDH
    Salah / Mahrez / Son / Willain / L Cook
    Aubameynag / Firmino / Vardy

    A) Bailly > Vertonghen
    B) Firmino & Mahrez > Kane & Albrighton
    C) Firmino & Son > Kane & Gudmundsson
    D) Save FT (have to use max 2 next week anyway)

    Each leave me with 1.0 ITB to do Auba > Lukaku next week.

    1. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I'd save.

      Vert not worth a FT and although Firmino is a big rotation risk, 2 FTs may be more valuable next week.

  15. MALDINI'S EYES!
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Anybody else think Steve smith deserves an Oscar?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Son of Stan Smith, American Dad?

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Maybe a Grammy for his vocals on Boys 12 single?

        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MVp6p89AHNE

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Such a good hook.

          1. Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            Yep. And "I'm B4 and I'll make you sore" is a classic piece of song writing too

    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Nope, think he had very little involvement other than being captain and not shutting it down.

      Pressured to be an old school captain (own the team etc.) which is outdated and his personality probably never suited captaincy at all.

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Deserves a longer ban, those tears don't fall me.

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Feel sorry for the guy. One of the greatest batsmen in living memory and he will be remembered for this

      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Definitely one of the greatest but most definitely one of the most unintelligent decisions Ive seen made on a cricket pitch. As an aussie I have pretty much avoided all cricket news as I am just too embarrassed by it

      2. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Hopefully once the drama blows over he’ll be able to come back strong (hopefully after a reduced ban).

    5. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      He will come back and dominate. People forget tendulker did the same shit

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Also very true.

        And that’s before even starting on Warne’s many transgressions.

  16. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    dont know what to do with lukaku this gw..

    a selling for vardy
    b keeping

    thanks

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      B - You'll (probably) want him for DGW34, right? Or do you not?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        not sure you see...might get sanchez instead..thanks

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Good differential if he continues scoring. Put off by him simply due to how he's been in the weeks up to now. Nailed-on, though!

  17. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Lol conversation above reminded me, i had a draft this year where I mimicked and bought Mané and then Salah after, who was an accident. Only ahead now because of him really 😛

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I done something similar, picked Mane as 15th pick in draft league, then got Salah as an auto pick (from my draft list) when I didn't realize I had two picks in a row !

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Very thankful for it 😛

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Would probably have gone there anyway, but the auto pick saved me the decision on rather too have Pool players as my first two draft picks. Winning the H2H league easily, but it's hardly a surprise with Salah hauls almost every week.

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            I lucked out on first slot, managed to get Kane and then KdB, and my league hated Liverpool as Salah/Mane lasted until second round! Also it was kind of small sized.

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              They were 15th and 16th pick in my league, TorresMagic got Coutinho with 12th pick.

  18. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Hi guys, anyone else think Bernardo Silva will play for City after GW 34? I believe Sterling will be preserved for Champions league (if they beat Liverpool). I would definitely stick with him over Willian

  19. You Must Be Jokin Ere
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone got a link or a list of the 6 remaining postponed games that still have to be re-fixed?? Cant find anywhere.

      1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Idiot.

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          It’s in the link

          Maybe he isn’t the idiot

          1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            The list of postponed games are not on that link or website

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              Take a screenshot of what you can see.

              1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 12 months ago

                Under "Date to be Confirmed" - I have a BLANK Space !!

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 12 months ago

                  There's 6 fixtures there.

                  1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 12 months ago

                    Many Thanks Sir! Much appreciated.

            2. Syd.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              They are when I click on the link

        2. You Must Be Jokin Ere
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Sorry about that Ted!

      2. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        I’m I suffering from a case of Deja vu??

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      You must be joking mate
      Read TBC

  20. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    is There really a possibility non arranged games yet are not scheduled in 37?
    This delay in announcement is weird though

  21. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Spurs virtually assured of a top 4 finish, anyone worried about rotation in order to try and win the FA Cup?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      4 days rest.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Yes I can see Kane getting reduced time pre United semi

      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        good point

  22. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Well that was easy.. so Pardew's next club?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      WHU?

    2. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Saints if we are in the championship, he can go back now Fonte has left 🙁

  23. Son of Dann
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Currently on WC, no FH for GW35, planning Auba to Lukaku and BB in GW34

    DDG
    Monreal Christensen Smalling Morgan Tarkowski
    -
    Mahrez Sterling Salah Cork
    -
    Aubameyang Vardy

    12/15 positions settled but can’t decide between;

    A.Ryan, Son, Barnes
    B.Pope, Willian, Murray

    1. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

      1. Son of Dann
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers fella

    2. Gonna mesut up
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A for me

      1. Son of Dann
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Ta very much

  24. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Good plan?

    De Gea Ryan
    Alonso Baily Morgan Lowton Tark

    Salah Mahrez Gudmundson Mikhi Willian
    Auba Murray Vardy

    GW 34 Mikhi to Son
    GW 34 Auba to Kaku
    GW 36 Kaku to Kane

    1. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      This a wc ? If so just put son in now.

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        No it isnt. But I can make the transfer now or wait until 34?

  25. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Toss er

    Didn’t realise that was on the banned list

  26. ameenkw
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Who to play this gw:
    D)dg (mci)
    R)yan (HUD)

    L)owton (wat)
    M)organ (NEW)

    B)arnes (wat)
    G)ross (HUD)

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Ryan, Morgan & not sure about the final two. Probably the in-form Barnes.

  27. JogaSemmedo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone TC in gw34? If so who you putting it on?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Im not
      If I would - Lukaku

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaku

    3. JogaSemmedo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers lads he does seem the best option

  28. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Do we think Bailly plays both matches in the DGW? :S

    Thinking of a switch to Vertonghen. Of course, only makes sense if I do it this week, otherwise not until GW36.

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Big ? there

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Everyone was sure he'd play this week, so our views don't mean shit.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Yes - we're all lemmings running off the edge of a cliff.

  29. Gonna mesut up
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Had no idea how much Salahs price had risen over the season. Seems a steal for the 9.0/9.1 most of us got him for.

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      9.6 for me. Yes my season was shite

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      He will be 11.5 million next season

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        *12.5

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        will he be here next season?

      3. Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        And still essential...

  30. SB007
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Who are the DGWers for 37 that is predicted? Many thanks

      1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks for posting this - I had been looking for the list of postponed games that have to be re-scheduled.