Selection

Selection Strategies – Gameweek 35 – The Defence

After checking out the machinations behind the Free Hit chip ahead of Gameweek 35, we now delve a little deeper into the approaches open to Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers for the reduced slate of fixtures.

First, a reminder that, with the FA Cup semi-finals taking place this weekend, we are limited to the following fixtures:

Gameweek 35 Schedule

West Brom vs Liverpool
Watford vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal vs West Ham
Stoke vs Burnley
Man City vs Swansea
Everton vs Newcastle

As discussed in our previous article, many managers had therefore pinpointed this Gameweek as the best time to play their Free Hit chip.

This tactic involved Wildcarding in either Gameweek 32 or 33 to load up on the sides who play twice in both Double Gameweek 34 and 37.

That affords the freedom to freshen up their squads temporarily to take advantage of this weekend’s reduced slate.

However, we are also aware that, by this point, other FPL managers may have already wielded their Free Hit chip and we have therefore factored that into our thinking when considering the strategies available.

In the first of two further articles, we look at the targets in defence, both for those with and without their Free Hit chips.

The Free Hit Chip Targets

The Free Hit chip already gives Fantasy managers a distinct advantage for Gameweek 35 given that they have total freedom with unlimited transfers right up until the deadline.

But those with the chip active can also seek to maximise this scenario by pinpointing players with very favourable weekend fixtures who are likely to be ignored by non-Free Hit chip rivals.

With five of the 12 teams to feature in this weekend’s slate set to play twice in Double Gameweek 37 – Arsenal, Man City, Newcastle, Swansea and West Ham – those without Free Hit chips can focus extra trades on form players who they expect will start three matches over those Gameweeks. In doing so, they can spend points on transfers in the hope that the extra fixture will help repay the investment.

Obviously, there will be some crossover in terms of targets for the Free Hit manager and the “chipless”.

Taking Man City as an example, the likes of Nicolas Otamendi and Kyle Walker may well be named on Pep Guardiola’s teamsheet from this point onwards, starting with a very favourable home encounter with travel-sick Swansea.

Both offer considerable attacking upside as routes into the league’s most resilient rearguard – only Marcos Alonso has scored more goals than Otamendi’s four, while Walker’s tally of six assists is just one off the summit for defenders.

Similarly, for Arsenal, Shkodran Mustafi remains seemingly immune to rotation at a time when Arsene Wenger has swapped his full-backs due to their ongoing Europa League campaign. The German international has played all but 18 minutes from Gameweek 20 onwards and has chipped in with three goals and an assist ahead of a visit from West Ham.

Arguably, though, outwith that trio, the appeal of most defenders with considerable upside in Gameweek 35 will mainly be exclusive to those with the Free Hit at their disposal.

Man City captain Vincent Kompany is expected to start Sunday’s title party at home to the Swans but, given his injury history, Pep Guardiola could well manage the Belgian’s minutes over their subsequent four league fixtures. Kompany has a goal, an assist and two clean sheets in his last five league outings.

Rested for last week’s loss to Newcastle, Hector Bellerin is another short-term option who looks likely to start Gameweek 35 but not necessarily every league fixture that follows. A total of two first-team outings in the previous five league matches is likely to deter those without Free Hit chips from taking a punt on the Gunners’ right-back.

Elsewhere, teams without a Double Gameweek 37 are the ones most likely to be overlooked by non-Free Hit chip managers.

With that in mind, the likes of Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Burnley can offer in-form solutions across the positions for those set to play their Free Hit chip.

Priced at just 4.0, Kevin Long benefitted from Ben Mee’s absence to claim a double-digit haul in the first of the Clarets’ two Double Gameweek 34 matches. Ragnar Klavan is likely to come in for Liverpool’s trip to West Brom given that Dejan Lovren is a minor doubt for next midweek’s Champions League encounter with Roma.

The Reds have conceded five times in their last 12 in all competitions, which could also promote Loris Karius and Virgil van Dijk in some managers’ Free Hit plans if Jurgen Klopp shuffles his full-backs. The Dutchman offers a goal threat to increase his points ceiling and, given Lovren’s fitness issues, may well start at The Hawthorns.

Elsewhere, Stoke’s Jack Butland is the number one keeper for saves (102) and BPS points (419) since Gameweek 15. That suggests save points will be on the menu at least for the visit of in-form Burnley and, if the Potters can earn a shut-out, Butland’s potential points may even push double-figures. Along with Everton’s Jordan Pickford (4.9), he arguably has the highest points ceiling of any Gameweek 35 active goalkeeper.

Toffees left-back Leighton Baines is another target likely to be the exclusive of Free Hit managers. He has 19 points in his three home matches since returning from injury in Gameweek 30 ahead of a visit from Newcastle.

Similarly, Patrick van Aanholt has the attacking threat to reward short-term investment. Palace go to Watford in Gameweek 35 but, like Everton, do not offer a double to come, which could see the Dutchman largely ignored by those without the Free Hit active. Over his last six matches, Van Aanholt has scored twice and fired eight attempts on goal, with five shots on target – more than any defender.

The Non-Free Hit Targets

As mentioned above, players such as Otamendi, Walker and Mustafi will appeal to managers regardless of the Free Hit being active.

Crucially for those without the chip, both Man City (SWA whu HU & BHA sot) and Arsenal (WHU mun BUR & lei hud) are ranked as the top two defences for points potential in our season ticker. This boosts the chances of gaining a refund on any transfer “hits” taken to acquire them.

Investment in the other three teams with a Gameweek 35 and Double Gameweek 37 – Newcastle, Swansea and West Ham – has less immediate appeal, with all set to hit the road this weekend.

Of those three, the Magpies’ remaining schedule (eve WBA wat & tot CHE) is rated as the most favourable and fourth overall defensively.

Away to Everton on Monday night, Jamaal Lascelles has found the net three times this term and is their likeliest source of points from the back. At 4.2 to the centre-half’s 4.8, though, Paul Dummett is the cheaper option.

Lukasz Fabianski (4.7) is sure to deliver save points at least for Sunday’s trip to the Etihad and will then offer three home matches (CHE bou & SOT STK) in the final three Gameweeks.

If you’re not in the market for a keeper, though, at 5.1, Alfie Mawson (two goals and an assist) is the attacking option in defence, with Federico Fernandez (4.5) the budget-friendly pick.

West Ham’s remaining schedule (ars MCI lei & MUN EVE) hardly looks conducive to clean sheets.

But Angelo Ogbonna (4.2) could appeal as a squad filler, particularly for those with a Bench Boost chip planned for Double Gameweek 37. Meanwhile, Aaron Creswell (4.9) is the luxury item in David Moyes’ backline, having produced seven assists over the season, a tally matched only by Ben Davies among defenders.

In the final part of this series, we will move to assess the attacking options appealing ahead of Gameweek 35, again attempting to cater for both Free Hit managers and those using transfer hits to reinforce their squads.

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  1. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Prediction for Utd no shows tonight?

    Maybe Valencia Sanchez Pogba Lukaku Smalling.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez Pogba no show

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You can say maybe about all of them.

    3. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'll go ddg matic & smalling

    4. lugs
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Smalling & Bailly since i own them 😆

    5. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Sam Johnstone, Axel Tuanzebe, Andreas Pereira, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, James Wilson

    6. WVA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku rest as he's my captain

    7. firetog
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jones is bound to play at some point and then block Robertson auto-subbing off my bench with 6 points

    8. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez Pogba Smalling

    9. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Pogba and Smalling maybe Sanchez

    10. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nobody said Young or Lingard. Hope that's a good sign!

    11. Dsmythy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I say Sanchez will play. He wants to play forever.

      1. Js31
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Hearing rumours of martial lingard rashford front 3 tonight. Don't think Sanchez or Pogba will play. Bailly will play as will Luke Shaw imo

    12. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No Shows:

      De Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Young, Sanchez, Lukaku and probably some other midfielders in there, expect basically a whole new squad and any of them who does well will then make the FA Cup squad.

  2. WVA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Gone for a strong fh squad in case of rotation, what do you think?

    Ederson
    Vvd Baines Chambers
    Salah Sterling Zaha Shaqiri
    Auba Jesus Firmino
    Butland Ritchie Kiko Long

    1. Sylas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Strong, according to you.

    2. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I would lose Shaq. Firmino will prob be rested. Chambers to Bellerin

      1. WVA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Shaq is in great form and loves it at home.
        Chambers is shooting for fun
        Firmino will be Mane if going to be rested

  3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    On FH. Don't think we will see too many clean sheets. Going all attack. Does it look ok?

    Hennessey

    Long/ Mariappa/ Pieters
    Mane/ Sane/ Sterling/ Salah
    Jesus/ Auba/ Firmino

    Speroni/ McArthur/ Dummett/ Ogbonna

    Thank You!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looks ok if Pool play full strength.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking the same too,. Seen a few posts here suggesting we might see leaked lineup for Pool.

        1. JohnnyMagrinho
            6 years, 6 months ago

            You will get a leaked line up. Anfield Express will post one before we officially get hold of it.

            He's not got a line up wrong to date.

            1. Magic Bean
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              At some stage Liverpool are going to clamp down on this though...

              1. how now brown cow
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Especially if everyone keeps on about it. Shhhhh

            2. Dsmythy
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              They have done in the past and deleted them. Been doing well recently though.

      2. Bushman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Too risky. At least one of those Pool players will be benched

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

      kaku ddg smalling, allnthe players I own of course, my luck in FPL is shite

      1. Feloh
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        reply fail to weasel boy

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Thought you were being rude, but that's his name

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      One hour until heart break 😛

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Old Trafford Express leaked the team hours ago.

        1. TheTinman
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Link

      2. TwiggsJameson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        10 minutes until Alosno ban.

    4. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Has anyone a link to the twitter feed which leaks the liverpool team lineups?

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Anfield Express is his name.

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Only Salah & De Bruyne have more Bonus Points than Pascal Gross. Lol.

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Was lovely having him last night.

      3. Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Chasing on this WC do you like it? (BB in GW37 & need anfield express to deliver)

        Dubravka
        Milner - VvD - Robertson
        Sterling - KDB(C) - Sane - Ritchie
        Auba - Ayew - Perez

        (Fabianski, Eriksen, Vertonghen, Valencia) 1.0 ITB

        Auba, Milner, VvD and Robertson -> Kane + 3x DGW defenders before 36 and 37 (-8).

      4. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This season has been ridiculous.

        Can’t wait for it to be over.

      5. Speédy
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ofcourse it's the first game of the season Lukaku is rested.
        Triple captained him. 😆

        1. Magic Bean
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Doubt he'll be rested

        2. Salarrivederci
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          You fear it or you know it?

          1. Speédy
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Many sources reporting it. Ofcourse I don't know it.

            1. Salarrivederci
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              We'll see I guess. Got him TC'ed too (Sherlock move)

              Silver is still up for the taking though, and not like Lukaku is running more than 2km's a game.

        3. Botman and Robben
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Same here.

        1. Salarrivederci
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Can live with Sanchez being benched as long as Valencia & Lukaku (TC) plays.

          1. Rash
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            According to that link non of those play

            1. Salarrivederci
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Just watched the video. Wth.
              Mou need those 3 points.

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

          "The early suggestion is United’s back four tonight will consist of Matteo Darmian, Eric Bailly, Daley Blind and Luke Shaw, with a front three of Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford."

          well at least i'll have Bailly playing if that quote from the link is to be believed

      6. Stimps
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Lukaku will start.. Which other target man are going to lump balls up to?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Is fellaini fit?

        2. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Ummm...fellaini
          The original.

      7. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Still annoyed I brought that donkey Lukaku in as captain, against my better judgement!

        Should have just played it simple and kept Auba and captained Kane.

        Reckon he will not start tonight but you never know.

        I think if I play this game again next season I will be much more cautious when taking hits as they rarely come off. Being a bit boring can pay dividends and if you look at the top 20 or so teams, they have taken literally no hits all season!

        1. Old Man
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Chicken and egg. They haven't needed to take hits because they are doing so well. If it ain't broke don't fix it. They're not top because they took no hits, they're top because their selections and occasional transfers were very good.

        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Look again at the end. Old man is right but watch some hit takers move up fast in the last few gws

      8. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        The early suggestion is United’s back four tonight will consist of Matteo Darmian, Eric Bailly, Daley Blind and Luke Shaw, with a front three of Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

        Blind (274 minutes this season) has not started a league game since August, Darmian (196 minutes this season) has not started a league game since October and Shaw’s last league start was on February 3. Rashford has been restricted to one league start this calendar year.

        The above is, of course, unconfirmed.

        https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-vs-bournemouth-live-14546862

        This would go down well at 6.45!

        1. JohnnyMagrinho
            6 years, 6 months ago

            That would be very, erm, interesting.

            Has Lukaku really been bad enough to be rested? From what I've seen he's done pretty well last few weeks. Might not have scored like a madman, but his hold up play has been phenomenal at times.

            Could definitely see Sanchez, Pogba & Smalling being rested though.

            Luke Shaw starting would be odd - Mourinho has made it very clear he cannot stand the bloke at multiple times in the season.

            If there's loads of changes I could definitely see Bournemouth capitalising on United's unceratinty...

            1. I Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Being rested doesn't necessarily have anything to do with being bad.

            2. Not again Shirley
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Rested is not the same as being dropped.

              1. JohnnyMagrinho
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  True. But in Mourinho's case he's made a point to say if anyone plays poorly they won't be played in the Cup.

                  It's just how he goes about dealing with his players, it's easy enough for them to infer they're being castigated for under-performing.

                  And to be fair, the way United play, I'm not sure playing a front three of Rashford, Martial and Lingard would suit them. They do like a big target man up top. Would be a very different set up.

              2. Magic Bean
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                This doesn't say anything about Lukaku being rested

                1. Rash
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  It says martial lingard rashford in a front 3

                2. JohnnyMagrinho
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Well unless Lukaku is going to adopt a role in central midfield it most certainly does.

                    1. Magic Bean
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      Three behind Lukaku

                3. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  I knew getting Young was a risk, but Mourinho's allergy to Shaw convinced me he was worth the risk. Hope this info is wrong so I can collect my 2 points.

              3. Dakers
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Ik you’ve just copied and pasted it from the link, but why tf would Mourinho do that?

                1. Rainer
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Not much left to play for in the league. Massive cup game vs Spurs in a few days.

                  1. Dakers
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    he has made clear on multiple occasions he still wants 2nd place though

                    1. Rainer
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      Dropping/Resting the bunch from Sunday is hardly a bad thing then.

                      1. Dakers
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Not all of them were terrible though. Lukaku got unlucky a fair few times, and has been playing better more consistently than Pogba / Sanchez / Mata etc

              4. Jay_
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Even hints at no DDG

                • MTPockets
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Would have said clickbait at the start of the gameweek.
                    Not so sure now.

                  • Dakers
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    that front 3 behind lukaku perhaps? if the speculation on that is true that is

                • JohnnyMagrinho
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    Just seen team of the year.

                    Absolutely criminal that Fernandinho isn't in it. Everything goes through him and he provides absolute cover for his defence.

                    Alonso at left back is a joke as well. He's so much of a wingback he might even be a winger. He's just not employed to be a left back at all.

                    And no Burnley defender? How has that happened. Surely one of Mee or Tarkowski deserves to be included ahead of Vertonghen.

                    1. Deulofail
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      If Alonso is a left back, they may as well have put Sane there since he's actually nominated for Player of the Year!

                      1. JohnnyMagrinho
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Yeah exactly. I've never really liked these teams of the years anyway.

                          Seems to me that a few deserving players always go unpraised in favour of 'big name' players.

                    2. 1895Reds
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      Kolasinac free hit punt this weekend? Feast or famine

                      1. lugs
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        could be great if he plays , he's always a threat at the Emirates

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

                        We'll probably play a back 4 meaning he won't have the same attacking threat as when he plays as a wingback.

                    3. barcaa7
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      DDG benched!!!!!

                      1. Magic Bean
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Good man

                      2. Dakers
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        I doubt that

                      3. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 15 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Did you play Ryan?

                        1. barcaa7
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          both

                          1. TorresMagic™
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 15 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Did DDG text you?

                              1. TorresMagic™
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • Has Moderation Rights
                                • 15 Years
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Which part am I looking for?

                      4. SAUCY SALAH
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Ban

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

                        The graveless donkeys are at it again..confirmed source or ban

                        1. lilmessipran
                          • 12 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Gravless*

                        2. MTPockets
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Fail

                        3. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          It didn't say that at all.

                          It said "David de gea will start in goal with Joel periera on the bench"

                          then seperately "in fact even DDG may get a rest ahead of the trip to wembley"

                      6. Tmel
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Any decent chance that Pogba starts?

                        1. _Ninja_
                          • 14 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Very slim chance.

                      7. camarozz
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Need Lingard brace and Smalling clean sheets to save my gw or maybe even my season as its turned out.

                      8. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        please footballing gods let Bournemouth win 1-0 thanks

                        1. FPL Maldini
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          An Ibe goal I wouldn't mind

                          1. SAUCY SALAH
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            This

                        2. lilmessipran
                          • 12 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          They ain't no West brom though

                        3. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Cook with the goal

                      9. Dakers
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Surely Pogba and Sanchez more likely to be benched than Lukaku?

                        1. Debauchy
                          • 11 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Yep, Lump needs no rest he hardly moves in the 90

                          1. Dakers
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            That's my thinking... idk

                      10. FPL Maldini
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        In terms of % to start for Arsenal defenders vs West Ham, how nailed are these?

                        a) Chambers

                        b) Mustafi

                        c) Monreal

                        d) Bellerin

                        1. Dakers
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          A) idk
                          B) 80%
                          C) 70%
                          D) 50%

                      11. Dakers
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Y'all do remember that spurs drew with brighton yesterday... not exactly at their best currently.

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

                        What's the point of asking who we think will benched tonight? We find out in 40 minutes anyway.

                        1. Dakers
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          nerve wracking

                      13. Salarrivederci
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        40 min till I run naked through the streets or completely and utterly destroys my TV and cry myself to sleep sucking on my thumb.

                        Valencia, Sanchez and Lukaku (TC) please play and give me some points man - I am so far behind. Not even fun. Not my fault. Please.

                        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Rip my dude. Good luck.

                        2. Salah’s Sonnet
                          • 13 Years
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Why run naked?

                      14. Jay_
                          6 years, 6 months ago

                          Murray, Alli, DDG, Smalling, Lukaku.

                          A DGW to forget.

                          1. Debauchy
                            • 11 Years
                            6 years, 6 months ago

                            Hang mate , and you have not done as bad as many.
                            Sure hardly rates with past DGWs though

                            1. Jay_
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Cheers mate. Yep. Anti climax.

                                1. Debauchy
                                  • 11 Years
                                  6 years, 6 months ago

                                  Yeah but many in my ML worse . Need some Kaku points though, TAA was gold dust for me

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

                              Have the latter 3 been confirmed out?

                              1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                                • 7 Years
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Romero is injured so doubt it lol

                                1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                                  • 7 Years
                                  6 years, 6 months ago

                                  Why did I feel the need to add lol at the end?

                                  1. SAUCY SALAH
                                    • 7 Years
                                    6 years, 6 months ago

                                    There's that Perreira guy

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

                                  Then why all this unnecessary panic?

                              2. Jay_
                                  6 years, 6 months ago

                                  MEN basically named the back 4 and front 3. Also hinted that even DDG won’t start. Smalling and Lukaku look most likely out. Hopeful on DDG.

                            3. Dakers
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              plus, Lukaku tends to have fun vs BOU... also seeing on BBC that Utd's last ten away goals have ALL come after HT! Pretty crazy

                            4. Rainer
                              • 8 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Kane's 10 points don't look too bad now!

                              1. Debauchy
                                • 11 Years
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Decent , TAA 12 looks a lot better on my bench

                            5. SAUCY SALAH
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Praying DDG and Lukaku start. Ibe starting as a bonus too

                            6. Rash
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 6 months ago

                              Potentially 1 of the worst DGW ever. Not even going to beat gw31 score at this rate

                              1. Debauchy
                                • 11 Years
                                6 years, 6 months ago

                                Patience fella