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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 35 – Part Two

Marko Arnautovic retains the lone striker role and continues to profit by netting a tenth goal of the season in West Ham’s defeat at Arsenal. Paul Lambert rolls out a 4-4-2 as Stoke go on the offensive in their bid to beat the drop, while the in-form Salomon Rondon denies Liverpool the points at The Hawthorns.

After assessing the first eight teams yesterday, we turn to part two of Line-up Lessons, checking out the teamsheets and formations from the Gameweek 35 encounters and FA Cup semi-finals, with an eye on what’s to come from the midweek European ties and beyond.

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Coleman, Jagielka, Keane, Baines; Schneiderlin (Davies 52), Gueye; Walcott, Rooney, Bolasie (Calvert-Lewin 59); Tosun (Niasse 85). Subs not used: Robles; Martina, Funes Mori, Baningime.

  • What we saw: Sam Allardyce named name the same side that drew 1-1 with Swansea City for the home encounter against Newcastle United. Everton lined up in a 4-3-3, with Wayne Rooney and Idrissa Gueye stationed in central midfield in front of Morgan Schneiderlin. Having started on the right and left respectively, Theo Walcott and Yannick Bolasie switched flanks during the second half.
  • What we learned: Schneiderlin was forced off with a dead leg shortly into the second half, and will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s trip to Huddersfield Town, although the midfielder himself is confident of being available. Tom Davies and Beni Baningime provide the alternative options should they be required. Meanwhile, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is pushing for a recall out wide in place of Bolasie, but other changes appear unlikely as Everton bid to end the season strongly.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, left flank

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Lejeune, Lascelles, Dummett; Ritchie (Murphy 79), Diame, Shelvey (Merino 83), Kenedy; Perez; Slimani (Gayle 63). Subs not used: Darlow, Clark, Hayden, Manquillo.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez only made one alteration for the trip to Everton, but it was significant, with Islam Slimani handed his first start in place of Dwight Gayle in the lone striker role in the usual 4-4-1-1 system.
  • What we learned: With the Magpies facing a short turnaround before entertaining West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Benitez may decide to restore Gayle to the starting line-up in place of Slimani. If the Newcastle boss does decide to introduce some fresh legs elsewhere, Jacob Murphy could be an option out wide, while Mikel Merino provides an alternative in the middle of the park.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Lone Striker

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Johnson (Zouma 59), Shawcross, Martins Indi, Pieters; Shaqiri, Allen, Ndiaye, Bauer (Ireland 69); Diouf (Campbell 75), Crouch. Subs not used: Haugaard, Cameron, Fletcher, Ramadan Sobhi.

  • What we saw: In what was a crucial match for the Potters at home to Burnley, Paul Lambert opted for an attacking 4-4-2 formation, pairing Mame Biram Diouf and Peter Crouch up front. Xherdan Shaqiri (right) and Moritz Bauer (left) started out wide, while Glen Johnson returned from injury to replace Kurt Zouma at right-back.
  • What we learned: The Potters are still four points from safety following their 1-1 draw with Burnley, and also boast an inferior goal difference, while up next is a testing trip to Liverpool in Gameweek 36. Therefore, Lambert faces a tough decision as to whether to stick with the attacking 4-4-2 or to switch to either a 4-4-1-1 or perhaps a 4-3-3 formation at Anfield. Ramadan Sobhi provides a more attacking alternative to Bauer on the left wing, and if the Egyptian does start, Bauer could shift to his natural position at right-back. Johnson’s departure just before the hour-mark may indicate that he continues to be troubled by injury, so Zouma could well be forced to deputise at Anfield. Should Lambert opt to bring in a holding midfielder, Geoff Cameron could return to the starting XI, perhaps given Joe Allen more freedom to join the attack. Youngster Tyrese Campbell is the main alternative up front for the Potters, with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting yet to return following a groin injury.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing, forwards

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; van der Hoorn, Fernandez (Bartley 67), Mawson; Naughton, King, Ki Sung-yueng (Clucas 65), Carroll, Olsson (Abraham 75); J Ayew, A Ayew. Subs not used: Dyer, Nordfeldt, Routledge, Roberts.

  • What we saw: Carlos Carvalhal reverted to a defensive 5-4-1 system for the trip to Manchester City. The Swans boss handed a recall to Mike van der Hoorn in central defence, with Kyle Naughton moving to his usual position at right-back. Andre Ayew started on the right side of midfield, with Tom Carroll stationed on the opposite flank. Sam Clucas made his return from injury as a second-half substitute, playing on the left wing, allowing Carroll to move into central midfield. Swansea ended the match in more of a 3-4-3, with Tammy Abraham brought on to join Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew in attack, with Carroll then moving to left wing-back, and Clucas to central midfield.
  • What we learned: Federico Fernandez had to be withdrawn after taking a kick to his knee, but the defender is hopeful he will be available for Saturday’s home clash against Chelsea. Kyle Bartley will be on standby to replace the Argentine in central defence. After getting 25 minutes under his belt, Clucas could return to the starting XI against the Blues, with either Ki Sung-yueng or Carroll likely to drop to the bench. Tammy Abraham will be ineligible to face his parent club, limiting Carvalhal’s options in attack.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, left wing

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Vorm; Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies (Lucas Moura 68); Dier, Dembele (Wanyama 78); Eriksen, Alli, Son Heung-min (Lamela 86); Kane. Subs not used: Lloris, Alderweireld, Sissoko, Aurier.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pochettino stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation for the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, keeping faith with cup goalkeeper Michel Vorm at the expense of club captain Hugo Lloris. Dele Alli was deployed in the No 10 role, flanked by Son Heung-min (left) and Christian Eriksen (right). After falling 2-1 behind, the Spurs boss switched to more of a 4-1-4-1 system, bringing on Lucas Moura to play on the right wing. The Brazilian’s introduction saw Jan Vertonghen move to left-back, and Eric Dier to centre-back, leaving Mousa Dembele as the holding midfielder before the Belgian was replaced by Victor Wanyama.
  • What we learned: With a break until Spurs host Watford next Monday, and given that Pochettino’s side need to win with Chelsea still pushing for a top-four finish, he is likely to name his first choice starting XI once again. So Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies could again be favoured in the full-back positions. Lloris will return in goal, while Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura are possible alternatives to Son, although the South Korean is the favourite to get the nod alongside Alli and Eriksen.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, flanks

Watford

Starting XI: Karnezis; Mariappa, Cathcart, Kabasele, Holebas; Hughes (Gray 79), Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra (Richarlison 55); Deeney, Okaka (Femenia 70). Subs not used: Gomes, Janmaat, Britos, Sinclair.

  • What we saw: Having failed to score in three of their previous five matches, Hornets head coach Javi Gracia switched to a 4-4-2 formation for the visit of Crystal Palace. Stefano Okaka was recalled up front, while Will Hughes moved to the right side of midfield. Kiko Femenia and Daryl Janmaat both dropped to the bench, with Adrian Mariappa preferred at right-back, while the fit-again pair Christian Kabasele and Jose Holebas started at centre-back and left-back respectively.
  • What we learned: With Watford facing a trip to Wembley in Gameweek 36, Gracia is expected to revert back to a 4-2-3-1 formation. But the Hornets may well be without captain Troy Deeney, who may miss the rest of the season with a foot injury picked up against the Eagles, according to reports. Okaka could start as the lone striker, then, with Andre Gray the other alternative. Roberto Pereyra will be assessed ahead of the Spurs clash after being forced off with a groin injury last weekend, with Richarlison likely to be on standby to start on the left. Hughes could move back into the No 10 role, with Femenia then the likely starter on the right flank. In defence, Mariappa may again be preferred to Janmaat at right-back given the Hornets were able to keep a clean sheet against Palace. Sebastian Prodl missed out against the Eagles due to illness, but the Austrian could struggle to get straight back into the starting XI unless Gracia considers a move to a three-man defence with wing-backs.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, centre-half, flanks

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster: Nyom, Dawson, Hegazi, Gibbs (Burke 76): Phillips, Livermore, Brunt, McClean (Evans 71): Rodriguez (Robson-Kanu 89), Rondon. Subs not used: Yacob, Myhill, Krychowiak, Field.

  • What we saw: Caretaker manager Darren Moore unsurprisingly named the same side that beat Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool’s visit to the Hawthorns, with the Baggies again lining up in a 4-4-2 system. Jonny Evans made his return from injury coming on as a second-half substitute at left-back.
  • What we learned: After another encouraging performance, Moore is likely to stick with a very similar starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United. Evans could push for a start in central defence, though, with Craig Dawson moving to right-back in place of Allan Nyom. On-loan forward Daniel Sturridge was ineligible to face his parent club but will be back in contention to face the Magpies. But the form of Salomon Rondon and Jay Rodriguez, combined with his lack of match fitness, mean that he is an unlikely starter.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart, Rice, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Zabaleta, Kouyate, Noble, Masuaku (Carroll 86), Fernandes (Lanzini 60), Joao Mario (Hernandez 60), Arnautovic. Subs not used: Hugill, Adrian, Evra, Cullen.

  • What we saw: David Moyes once again named an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Arsenal, with the Hammers lining up in a 3-4-2-1 system. He resisted the temptation to hand a recall to Manuel Lanzini, although the Argentine was, along with Chicharito, introduced on the hour mark. Lanzini was stationed in a No 10 role behind Chicharito and Marko Arnautovic in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Moyes sent on Andy Carroll as a final roll of the dice, seeing Lanzini (left) and Arnautovic (right) operate out wide in a 4-4-2, while Aaron Cresswell moved to left-back.
  • What we learned: After getting 30 minutes under his belt as a substitute, Lanzini should be ready to return to the starting XI for Sunday’s home clash against Man City. He is likely to replace Edimilson Fernandes in a straight swap, although Joao Mario’s start may also be at risk. Other changes appear unlikely unless James Collins is available again following a hamstring injury. If fit, he would be an option to replace Declan Rice in the three-man defence. Joe Hart made a number of impressive saves at the Emirates but will miss out in Gameweek 36 as he is ineligible to face his parent club Man City with Adrian earning a recall.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, attacking midfield

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  1. Brehmeren
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Start Hennessey (LEI) or DDG (ARS)?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Ddg

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      ddg without a doubt imo

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      DDG

    4. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      DDG

    5. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      That was pretty clear! Thanks, guys.

  2. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Play two

    A Arnie
    B Maguire
    C Tomkins
    D Wilson

    1. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A B

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      AB

    3. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      ac

  3. Legomané
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    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hope WHU win a pen v City and Adrian pops up to show Ederson some disrespect thus w/e 😆

  4. eazy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance Bailly plays one in the DGW?

  5. MeinBergkampf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    1) Who will score more points between now and the end of the season, Willian or Lingard?
    2) Which Southampton defender will score the most points between now and the end of the season?

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      1 willian probably 2 avoid

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

        I quite like the idea of a Southampton defender rather than doubling up on either Swansea or Newcastle - spread the risk, and a good GW36 fixture coming up.

        My worry with Willian is that he'll be dropped for Pedro after his tantrum at the weekend.

    2. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      My guesses are Willian and Bertrand respectively.

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      lingard and hoedt

  6. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    For UCL tonight, would you double up on Liverpool (Salah & Firmino) or hedge your bets and go Salah and Dzeko?

    1. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Double up

  7. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Best FWD trio for season run-in?

    Jesus-Kane-JAyew?

    or maybe Lukaku over Kane? Is there a room for Rom?

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      despite his poor form no way i am going without harry for the run in

      1. Legomané
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        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        This, Kak could be a shrewd differential if chasing

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      the trio I'm going with, good fixtures around the dgw plus in the dgw

    3. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'm happy to keep Barnes and bench him in 37 - excellent home fixtures in 36/38. If BB 37 then I'd switch to Ayew, or find a way to Kane/Jesus/Auba

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        But will you captain Kane in 37?

  8. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 2? A and B presently on my bench in that order but interested in other views or reasons to change that. Thanks

    A Mustafi
    B Morgan
    C Smalling
    D Kompany
    E Lowton

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      a and b

    2. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds fine to me

  9. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Willian

    Lingard

    Barnes

    1. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I've got those three and am benching Lingard

  10. DF
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Are there any city players that need game time to make them eligible for a winners medal?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      no

    3. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Keep hearing conflicting information as to whether this is actually a 'thing'

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I'm fairly certain it's been a thing. Not sure if it's still a thing. I'll get on the Google...

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          It used to be. It just changed as it was encouraging weakened teams.

        2. Legomané
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          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Exactly. Every podcast I've listened to seems to say the opposite of the last...

        3. DF
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3428499/how-many-appearances-for-premier-league-winners-medal/

          5 it seems .
          Was 10 up until 2013.
          Only 14 awarded in 1994.
          Any city players on 3 or 4 appearances?

          1. DF
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Fodan and Diaz for the bill

            1. DF
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Fit the bill.

      2. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        It’s definitely not a thing. They will now get a set amount of medals and the club can dish them out however they wish.

        1. DF
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Oh. This year? My Sun link says 5...

        2. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Not entirely correct.
          If you play 5 games you are automatically awarded a medal. Wherevers left ( about 16 at this rate) can be dished out however they see fit.

          1. DF
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Okay. Cheers.

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

              This is why Mangala of Everton is getting a medal

              1. DF
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                Perfect. Thanks for that. Understood.

    4. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      was never really a thing. in 1995 it was 10 appearances but Jeff kenna only played 9 games so jack walker got one made from him.
      For Liverpool, the manager used to bring in a cardboard box with the medals and the say "take one if you feel you deserved one"

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Don't remember Liverpool winning the prem.

        1. Fantastisk
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Lmao

  11. aarrgghh
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Play which two of Mili Zaha Barnes?

    1. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      CPL guys are a long way clear on PPM (both circa 4.2 versus 2.6)

  12. drughi
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Will be intresting to see if those who Wc in gw 32/33 who probably got willian and mahrez will outscore us who WC now in gw 36. Dont think many of us who WC now will get mahrez and willian. As they didnt performed then many will avoid, could be a trap and those who wc in gw 32 will have the last laugh.

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      WC32/33, BB 34, FH35 players will have 2 FT's to get rid of willian, mahrez, vardy etc between now and DGW37.

  13. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Whats going on here when the season ends? 1 month of freedom?

    1. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Fantasy WC?

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      At least 2 months of freedom

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No rest this year for those of us playing fantasy world cup.

    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Fantasy Eliteserien continues 🙂

    5. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Fantasy Tour de France !

  14. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Why was Morgan rested for Leicester in GW35?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Because the only reason hes been playing lately is that hes the captain. Hes being phased out for Dragovic

  15. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Bit of a benching headache:
    Choose 2
    A. Kenedy
    B. Mili
    C. Arnie

    1. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'd play Arnie, Mili 1st sub

      1. Louis Van Gaalstones
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I'm worried given WBA's recent form that the game with Newcastle could be a dud

        1. Legomané
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          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          It's possible Kenedy does something, but I'd favour Arnie to get chances. Could easily see that game being a 2-5 result

          1. Louis Van Gaalstones
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Sorry, just to clarify: Arnie/Kenedy to play, Mili on the bench?

            1. Legomané
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              • 6 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Sorry, though you meant choose two to bench!
              I'd bench Kenedy. Mili is virtually a guaranteed 10 if he is involved.

              1. Legomané
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                • 6 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                Wouldn't judge you for favouring the fixtures though!

              2. Louis Van Gaalstones
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                I figured you may have misread haha, awesome thanks for the advice!

  16. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hey everyone!

    I need to get some City cover ASAP. I am thinking either

    Mahrez --> Sterling
    or
    Lukaku --> Jesus

    Front line looks like:

    Mahrez, Alli, Willian, Lingard, Gross
    Barnes, Kane, Lukaku

    I am still having some doubts. Maybe I will save my transfer and do both above for GW 37. I think Lukaku can do good against Arsenal, because they will probably have a weak team. And I think Mahrez --> Sterling is a gamble because he may get a rest against West ham?

    1. Ryanu2
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Get Jesus and Sterling in 37 imo

  17. Ungaio
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Play Austin or Lingard?

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Tricky.Ideally both. Maybe Austin i guess but just

    2. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Austin for sure...both very much risks to start so I'd favour the fixture and goal machine

  18. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Can Jesus outscore Barnes by 8 points this gw

    Thoughts on willian + Barnes + Alonso to King + Jesus + mawson for -8.Anyways gonna play only one from willian or Barnes. So can Jesus outscore either of them by 8 points or its worth in the long run

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Barnes for one more week

  19. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    anyone risking salah out until 38 if the leaked team says he doesnt play 36?

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yup.

    2. Ryanu2
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yes I will be doing the same if he is rested this week

  20. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    1 Karius
    66 Alexander-Arnold
    6 Lovren
    4 van Dijk
    26 Robertson
    21 Oxlade-Chamberlain
    14 Henderson
    7 Milner
    11 Salah
    9 Firmino
    19 Mané

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      come on you red men!

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Bumhole - Salah starts...

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        As if that was even in doubt?

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          That one was obviously lost on you.

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Subs for tonights game

      2 Clyne
      5 Wijnaldum
      17 Klavan
      18 Moreno
      22 Mignolet
      28 Ings
      29 Solanke

      1. Legomané
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        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        First names on Saturdays team sheet

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not so sure if Pool lose against Stoke Chelsea's CL chances are back in their own hands.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Roma

      1 Ramses Becker
      20 Fazio
      44 Manolas
      5 Nunes Jesus
      24 Florenzi
      16 De Rossi
      6 Strootman
      11 Kolarov
      17 Ünder
      4 Nainggolan
      9 Dzeko

      Substitutes
      7 Pellegrini
      8 Perotti
      14 Schick
      21 Gonalons
      25 da Silva Peres
      28 Skorupski
      9 2El Shaarawy

  21. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Currently 50k with only triple captain left.

    Am i nuts to think i can still make top 10k?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      depends on your team

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        De gea
        Lowton morgan bailly alonso cedric
        Gross mahrez alli pogba willian
        Kane vardy barnes

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          don't think so unfortunately 🙁

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Gone from 220k in gw 30
            To 50k in gw35

            Need a great finish but still feel like it could happen.

            Definitely got momentum. But yeah team is not great. Banking a transfer and hoping to get lucky in 36 and then triple city for 37 and get mo back for 38. Have a chance i think.

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              your biggest issue is going to be the WC 36 BB 37 players rising up the rankings below you

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                I have a sneaky feeling that strategy miggt disappoint. Teams are rotating far more than previous seasons. Not much left to play for. I think bboost may underwhelm. I hope thats what happens

                1. Hotdogs for Tea
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 11 months ago

                  Maybe, but I reckon they will be making up 50 points in the same way you have probably gained over the last few weeks

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Tough but possible if you TC someone different

    3. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'm similar rank and also have TC... it's a 62pt deficit... I'm hoping for top 20k at best.

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Probably need a major haul from the triple captain, 20% chance I'd say.

    5. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'd think a lot in the top 10k still have at least one chip so going to be difficult but not impossible. TC is only worth max 29 points and more likely c15, the rest of your team will make more of a difference imo

    6. Ryanu2
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Keep plugging away You never know Think you need to gamble on your Tc though

  22. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking of saving a FT this week and doing this for GW37:

    Salah/Barnes >> Eriksen/Jayew

    Will leave me 2.8m itb to get back Salah for GW38 if necessary. Thoughts?

  23. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Imagine Ederson plays and takes a penalty.

    Then misses and the other team score.

    Missed penalty
    Clean sheet loss

    Lol

    1. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      then gets sent off and they put Kompany in goal who saves a penalty and there's a meltdown when he doesn't get penalty save points

  24. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Recently just broke into top 10k 🙂 after using WC, BB and FH.

    What to do with this lot!?!

    DDG
    Morgan, Lowton, Smalling
    Mahrez, Ali, Eriksen, Willian
    Barnes, Lukaku, Vardy

    Ryan, Alonso, Gross, Dunk

    £0m and 1FT

    1. Bissisine
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Bring in Kane and/or city players( sterling, jesus)

      1. estheblessed
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I was thinking Alonso to Vertongen and then Mahrez to Sterling

  25. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Firmino starting on Saturday?

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'd guess slim.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      As rested last week more likely Salah/ Mané this week

  26. Bissisine
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Sell Valencia or Alonso?
    Buy Ben Davies or Verthongen?

    Or sell Christensen?
    Buy 5.3 defender.

    Have Valencia, Alonso, Morgan, Christensen and Goldson(not play)

    Please help me with this.
    Thanx

    1. Ryanu2
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I would sell Christiansen

    2. Bissisine
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      But need to free up some cash. I have 0 itb

  27. FPLShaqiri
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Who starts?

    Pick one:
    A) Kenedy
    B) Lingard

    Pick two:
    1) Tarkowski
    2) Lowton
    3) Chilwell

    1. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      a. for nakedness
      coin toss between 1. and 2. but fancy all 3 will score 2 pts

      1. pjomara
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        that should say nailedonness. hopefully not a Freudian slip!

      2. FPLShaqiri
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers, I have it as A12 atm. I need 2 defenders so it's a double up on Burnley.

  28. DF
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    If green arrows are your thing...could I suggest spending the autumn and winter being very bad at fantasy then, as spring arrives, becoming mediocre? I've managed 7 on the bounce using this tactic.

    1. Ryanu2
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Snap Ive used that tactic myself this season