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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 36 – Part Two

Leroy Sane returns to the Manchester City teamsheet with a goal in Sunday’s win at West Ham. Mark Hughes reverts to a 3-4-2-1 and recalls Dusan Tadic, who scores twice in the vital home victory over Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford earns pitch time as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku as the latter limps off injured in Manchester United’s late victory over Arsenal.

Having checked out the first ten teams yesterday, we turn to part two of Line-up Lessons, assessing the teamsheets and formations from Gameweek 36, with an eye on what’s to come from the midweek European ties and Double Gameweek 37.

Manchester City

Starting XI: Ederson; Walker (Danilo 61), Laporte, Otamendi, Delph; Fernandinho, Gundogan (Toure 71), De Bruyne; Sane, Sterling, Jesus (Nmecha 79). Subs not used: Bravo, Bernardo, Mendy, Foden.

  • What we saw: After being rested for the 5-0 win over Swansea City, Kyle Walker, Nicolas Otamendi and Leroy Sane were all handed recalls for the trip to West Ham United. Walker returned at right-back, while Otamendi partnered Aymeric Laporte in central defence. Sane played on the left of the front three in the usual 4-3-3 system, while Fernandinho returned following his two-match ban to replace David Silva in central midfield. Walker’s return only lasted 61 minutes, though, after he picked up a muscle problem, with Danilo taking over at right-back.
  • What we learned: City now face two home fixtures in Double Gameweek 37, hosting Huddersfield Town on Sunday, before entertaining Brighton and Hove Albion a week tomorrow. As Pep Guardiola’s men will lift the Premier League trophy against the Terriers, the City boss could name his strongest side for that match. So David Silva could oust Ilkay Gundogan in central midfield, while if fit, Vincent Kompany will be expected to start. But Walker could be a concern, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that he could now miss the remaining fixtures. If that proves to be the case, Danilo would be poised to offer three starts at right-back. Rotation is perhaps more likely against Brighton, with Benjamin Mendy an option at left-back, while in midfield, Gundogan and Bernardo Silva may earn starts. The likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Yaya Toure, Phil Foden and Lukas Nmecha could also come into contention should Guardiola look to make numerous changes.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central defenders, central midfield, flanks

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Lindelof, Smalling, Young, Herrera (Fellaini 64), Matic, Pogba, Lingard (Martial 64), Lukaku (Rashford 50), Sanchez. Subs not used: Rojo, Mata, McTominay, Joel Pereira.

  • What we saw: Jose Mourinho retained a 4-3-3 formation for the home clash against Arsenal, with the only change seeing Victor Lindelof replace Phil Jones in central defence. A foot injury for Romelu Lukaku saw the Belgian replaced by Marcus Rashford in a straight swap, while Anthony Martial came on for Jesse Lingard. Martial operated on the left of the front three, with Alexis Sanchez switching to the right wing.
  • What we learned: Given the short turnaround before Friday’s trip to Brighton, question marks surround the availability of Lukaku. If the Belgian is ruled out, Rashford is the likeliest to occupy the central striker role, though Sanchez offers another option. United’s second match in Double Gameweek 37 has them travel to West Ham. Jones could come back into contention over those matches, though there is the suggestion that his fitness may again be a concern. Marouane Fellaini and Scott McTominay provide alternatives in central midfield, although their opportunities could be limited should Mourinho switch to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 against weaker opposition. That would boost the chances of Martial, Rashford and Juan Mata getting pitch time.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, left-back, central midfield, flanks, attacking midfield, central striker

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Lascelles, Lejeune, Dummett (Murphy 58); Ritchie, Diame, Shelvey, Kenedy, Perez (Joselu 79); Gayle (Slimani 65). Subs not used: Darlow, Clark, Hayden, Manquillo.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez made just one change for the home clash against West Bromwich Albion, with Dwight Gayle recalled in the lone striker role in place of Islam Slimani in the usual 4-4-1-1 system. With his side trailing 1-0, Benitez introduced Jacob Murphy for Paul Dummett, forcing a reshuffle. Kenedy moved to left-back, and Matt Ritchie to the left wing to allow Murphy to operate on the right side of midfield.
  • What we learned: After being charged by the FA for violent conduct, Slimani could now be handed a three-match ban. So for the away trips to Watford and Tottenham Hotspur in Double Gameweek 37, it’s Joselu who could provide the cover for Gayle up front. Murphy may get some minutes out wide, while Isaac Hayden is the main back-up option in central midfield with Mikel Merino an injury concern. At the back, Ciaran Clark and Javier Manquillo will hope to see some pitch time having been out of favour during Newcastle’s resurgence before the last two defeats.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, lone striker

Southampton

Starting XI: McCarthy; Bednarek, Yoshida, Hoedt; Cedric Soares, Romeu, Lemina, Bertrand; Tadic (Ward-Prowse 87), Redmond (Long 58); Austin (Hojbjerg 72). Subs not used: Forster, Stephens, Long, Gabbiadini, Sims.

  • What we saw: After using a 3-5-2 formation in the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final, Mark Hughes switched to a 3-4-2-1 system for the home meeting with Bournemouth. Dusan Tadic and Nathan Redmond were handed recalls in the attacking midfield positions behind lone striker Charlie Austin. The Saints boss kept faith in Jan Bednarek in the three-man backline, despite Jack Stephens returning to contention following his three-match ban. Holding a slender 2-1 lead, Southampton ended the match with just substitute Shane Long in attack, with Hughes bolstering the midfield by bringing on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and James Ward-Prowse.
  • What we learned: Following Saturday’s victory, Hughes is expected to stick with a similar starting XI for Saturday’s trip to Everton. Bednarek looks poised to retain his start in central defence ahead of Stephens, but Long will challenge Austin for the lone striker role. Other changes appear unlikely at Goodison Park, although Saints then travel to Swansea City a week tonight in their second match of Double Gameweek 37. If Hughes looks to freshen things up, Hojbjerg and Ward-Prowse may be options in midfield, while whichever forward starts on the bench on Saturday could be the favoured option against the Swans.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield, lone striker

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Zouma, Shawcross, Martins Indi (Sobhi 52), Pieters; Shaqiri, Allen, Ndiaye, Bauer; Crouch (Fletcher 65), Diouf. Subs not used: Haugaard, Ireland, Adam, Cameron, Campbell.

  • What we saw: Paul Lambert retained an attacking 4-4-2 formation for the trip to Liverpool, with Peter Crouch and Mame Biram Diouf starting up front once again. Kurt Zouma returned at right-back in place of the injured Glen Johnson. A groin injury to Bruno Martins Indi forced Lambert into a reshuffle early in the second half. Moritz Bauer moved to right-back, and Zouma to centre-back, with substitute Ramadan Sobhi playing on the left wing. The Potters ended the match in a 4-3-3, with Darren Fletcher brought on as a holding midfielder, affording Badou Ndiaye and Joe Allen the freedom to push forward. Xherdan Shaqiri and Sobhi flanked central striker Diouf.
  • What we learned: With Saturday’s home meeting with Crystal Palace a must-win for Stoke, Lambert will surely have to name an attacking line-up. So Sobhi could start on the left wing in the same 4-4-2, seeing Bauer move to right-back. Martins Indi is expected to be ruled out, so Zouma is likely to start in central defence. In the event that Eric Choupo-Moting is passed fit, he could make a return either out wide or in one of the two forward positions.

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

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Roberts (Carroll 63), van der Hoorn, Mawson, Naughton, Olsson (Routledge 81); A Ayew, Ki Sung-yueng, King (Dyer 58), Clucas; J Ayew. Subs not used: Nordfeldt, Britton, Rangel, Sanches.

  • What we saw: Swans head coach Carlos Carvalhal opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation against Chelsea, with Connor Roberts handed a first league start at right wing-back. In the absence of the injured Federico Fernandez, Kyle Naughton moved inside as the right-sided centre-back. Ki Sung-yueng got the nod over Tom Carroll in central midfield, while Sam Clucas returned on the left of the two attacking midfield spots. After bringing on Nathan Dyer and Carroll, the Swans lined up in a 4-3-3, with Dyer (right) and Andre Ayew (left) flanking central striker Jordan Ayew, while Clucas dropped back into central midfield. As a final roll of the dice with his side trailing 1-0, Carvalhal brought on Wayne Routledge for Martin Olsson. Routledge played on the left wing, while Andre Ayew moved up front alongside brother Jordan in a 4-4-2. Clucas and Naughton were the full-backs during the latter stages.
  • What we learned: Swansea now face crucial matches away to Bournemouth and at home to Southampton in Double Gameweek 37. Carvalhal is likely to stick with a similar formation at the Vitality Stadium. The Swans are hopeful that both Fernandez (knee) and Luciano Narsingh (ankle) could be available to return. Fernandez would likely come back in at centre-half, with Naughton then set to replace Roberts at right wing-back. Narsingh provides an alternative down the right flank but may struggle to push for a start unless Carvalhal considers using a 4-3-3 system. A change to a four-man defence is more of a possibility against Saints depending on the result this weekend. Dyer provides another viable option out wide, while with another week of training behind him, Renato Sanches may be ready to feature from the bench. Tammy Abraham will be available again after being ineligible to face his parent club, but is another who could only come into contention for a start should Carvalhal opt for a more bold approach against Southampton.

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

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele (Wanyama 63); Eriksen, Alli (Lamela 82), Son (Sissoko 74); Kane. Subs not used: Vorm; Alderweireld, Aurier, Lucas Moura.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pochettino handed a recall to Hugo Lloris for the home match-up with Watford, in the only change from the 2-1 defeat to Man United in their FA Cup semi-final.
  • What we learned: Spurs will check on Mousa Dembele ahead of Saturday’s trip to West Brom after the Belgian was forced off with an ankle sprain last night. Victor Wanyama and Moussa Sissoko will provide the cover in central midfield in his absence. After the trip to The Hawthorns, Spurs entertain Newcastle at Wembley a week tomorrow. So over the two matches, Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier may get a start each at right-back, while if he is fully fit, Danny Rose will threaten Ben Davies’ place at left-back. Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura could see some minutes in the attacking midfield positions, with Son Heung-min’s starting role the most at risk. Toby Alderweireld provides cover in central defence, but with just one appearance since Gameweek 11, he will struggle to earn a start at the expense of Davinson Sanchez.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central midfield, flanks

Watford

Starting XI: Karnezis; Mariappa, Kabasele, Cathcart, Holebas; Capoue, Doucoure; Femenia (Deulofeu 64), Hughes (Carrillo 83), Richarlison; Gray (Deeney 64). Subs not used: Gomes; Britos, Janmaat, Sinclair.

  • What we saw: With Roberto Pereyra ruled out with a groin injury, Javi Gracia handed a recall to Richarlison. Kiko Femenia and Andre Gray also came back into the starting XI for the Hornets. Richarlison returned on the left of the attacking midfield trio, with Femenia on the right, while Gray started as the lone striker with Deeney perhaps not fully fit following the ankle problem he picked up against Crystal Palace. Watford ended with Andre Carrillo on the right wing, and fellow substitute Gerard Deulofeu in the No 10 role.
  • What we learned: After impressing on his return to first-team action, Deulofeu is likely to push for a start against Newcastle on Saturday. He could replace Femenia on the right, while he is also an option on the opposite flank in place of Richarlison if Pereyra remains sidelined. Deeney should come into strong contention to return in the lone striker role.

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

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Nyom, Dawson, Hegazi, Gibbs; Phillips, Livermore, Brunt, McClean (Evans 90); Rodriguez (Krychowiak 77); Rondon (Robson-Kanu 90). Subs not used: Myhill, Burke, Sturridge, Yacob.

  • What we saw: Unsurprisingly, Darren Moore again decided to name an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Newcastle, seeing the Baggies line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation with Jay Rodriguez operating in a support striker role. That became a 4-5-1 when Grzegorz Krychowiak was brought on for Rodriguez to help shore up the midfield with West Brom holding on to a 1-0 lead. Jonny Evans was introduced late on, seeing the Baggies end the match in a defensive 5-4-1 system.
  • What we learned: On the back of another victory, Moore looks set to stick with the same starting XI for Saturday’s home encounter against Spurs providing there are no fresh injury concerns. Evans will probably have to settle for a place among the substitutes once more, then, along with Daniel Sturridge.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: None

West Ham United

Starting XI: Adrian; Ogbonna, Rice, Cresswell; Zabaleta, Noble, Kouyate, Evra (Masuaku 66); Fernandes (Joao Mario 65), Arnautovic, Lanzini (Chicharito 66). Subs not used: Trott, Cullen, Hugill, Carroll.

  • What we saw: David Moyes recalled Manuel Lanzini in a central support role in a 3-5-1-1 formation against Man City, seeing Joao Mario drop to the bench. The other change saw Patrice Evra preferred to Arthur Masuaku at left wing-back. The Hammers ended the match in more of a 3-4-2-1, with Marko Arnautovic and Joao Mario in the attacking midfield spots behind lone striker Chicharito.
  • What we learned: While Moyes opted for a slightly more defensive set-up in midfield against the champions, he is likely to switch back to the more attacking 3-4-2-1 system for the trip to Leicester City. So Joao Mario could replace Edimilson Fernandes, while Masuaku may return at left wing-back at the expense of Evra. Joe Hart is available again after being ineligible to face his parent club and seems likely to return in goal in place of Adrian. If James Collins is available again following a hamstring injury, he would be an option to replace Declan Rice in the three-man defence. The Hammers host Man United in their second match of Double Gameweek 37, where a return to a more solid 3-5-1-1 could be on the cards depending on the result against Leicester, with Fernandes coming back into the side. Chicharito is likely to be limited to minutes from the bench given the form of Arnautovic in the lone striker role and the return to fitness of Lanzini. Meanwhile, Andy Carroll looks likely to be out of favour following a reported fall-out with David Moyes.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, central defenders, left wing-back, central midfield, attacking midfield

1,647 Comments Post a Comment
  1. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot? All about attacking points, combined 2 defenders from teams fighting at the bottom, attacking full back Chilwell and dullard David in goal. Then explosive players in front 7. cost me a -4

    DDG
    Der Hoorn Cedric Chilwell
    Son Sterling Eriksen Sane
    Giroud Jesus Kane (TC)

    Dubra Masuaka Kenedy Lowton

    GTG? 0 FT 0 itb, should I have Kenedy first on bench

    1. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      i would play masuaka over chilwell i dont see leicester keeping a clean sheet. could get you a minus score. im gonna play lowton over morgan myself. yeah id go kenedy first on bench. don't know

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Barton. Good input, much appreciated

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

    Triple mid & attack?

    A) Man City

    B) Spurs

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Man city

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

      A

    4. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A

    5. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

      Both could end up with a mammoth score

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

      I had both this week and it did me very well.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        same here bar my third Spurs asset was Lloris 🙂

    8. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus + Sterling + Sane + Eriksen + Kane = cant go wrong 😉

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

      A but both if you can

  3. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Current team;

    De Gea - Lloris
    Tarkowski - Lowton - Cedric - Simpson - Dummett
    Sanchez - Mahrez - Son - Gross - Young
    Kane - Vardy - Barnes

    2.4 ITB - 1 FT

    Lloris, Simpson & Vardy > Adrian, Vertonghen/Davies & KDB (-8)?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Those are some mad transfers for -8

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Bad*

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      And Vardy to kdb don’t make sense?

  4. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Welcome to the most successful club in the world, Steven Gerrard!

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Real Madrid?

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

      19th/20th century

  5. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed

    ML leader binned Salah two gws ago but has son and Eriksen and now has brought kane in this gameweek.

    Bin Salah > Alli (-4) or hold Salah as he’s just as good a differential? Only own Kane and Lloris from Spurs

    33 pts behind him this week as he has taken a -12 but I am bench boosting (13 dgw players + Salah + Baines)?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Hold

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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

      Sell Salah for Hazard or KdB - that will shock him

  6. Kim Jong Kün
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Sane or Dilva?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sane

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sané

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

      Sane

  7. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Willian, Barnes  Eriksen, Mounie (-4)?

    The rest of the attack:
    Sterling, Salah, Sané, Lingard
    Kane, Jesus

    I'll bench Mounie.

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why take a hit for Mounie if you are benching him?

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Just need Eriksen. I have 10 DGW players plus Salah ATM.

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

          So Willian to Eriksen and keep Barnes on bench?

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            That I can't afford sadly with 1.7itb.

            I don't want to bring in Son and can't afford Alli or Eriksen without a hit.

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

    Any thoughts would be appreciated!

    I’m trailing first in my ML by a measly 15 points.

    My team is

    DDG

    Christ Vert Mustafi* (Morgan Lowton)

    Sterling* Zaha Erik Willian (Gudmundsson)

    Kane Jesus* Perez

    I have 1.1 itb and 1 free transfer.

    Any suggestions?

    I’m thinking Christ and Gudmundsson to Danilo( If walker is out) and Tadic.

    This means benching Perez...

    Same players owned by rival in asterix

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Get Arnie instead of Tadic

  9. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with:
    a. Christensen
    b. Willian

    Will they even start both games?
    Need my FT to ship Lukaku in case injury is confirmed.

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

      Ship all 3

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

      Sell A

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A gets 1 start at most B gets 1 start and minutes imo

  10. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Really not sure if Gerrard is management material. Loved him as a player but he's a bit dour and damned near miserable at times.

    I really can't see him inspiring players to play above and beyond themselves.

    Great players usually don't make great managers....despite folk wanting them to...

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Are you doubting Zidane?
      Who would have of thought he is about to win 3 CL in a row.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Zidane's tonight counterpart Juup Heynckes is also a example of great career both on and off the pitch.

      2. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I wrote usually for a reason. For every one that succeeds from the ranks of the best players I bet you can find twenty who fall flat on their face.

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Agree, def doesn't go hand in hand. Many of the truly great managers hadn't got successful playing careers! The likes of Gerrard & Giggs are quite dour characters and might not succeed on their reputation alone!

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Aye. It works for a while but then the reality of man management starts to kick in...and some footballers can be quite tricky to manage. Being a great footballer and managing/inspiring people are not the same thing.

      3. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        ...and I'd actually like him to succeed but just can't see it....he's gotten more miserable with every passing year....

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I see your point but then again the likes of Van Gaal or Mourinho are hardly rays of sunshine and they still managed to win a few things.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Mourinho is a terrible manager which is why he's had to have so many clubs. He may have cabinet full of trophies but it has far more to do with the cheque book than building anything sustainable. Gerrard won't have the luxury of such monies and if he even begins to treat players like Mourinho does he'lll be out on his ear within a couple of months.

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

              Agree , silverware at all cost , no thought of developing the club or entertaining the fans even , me me me

              1. el polako
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                A lot of it is true but lets not forget that clubs want to win things and thats why so many bug teams was intrested in Mourinho - he always delieverd.
                And it wasnt always about parking the bus- lets be clear I dont like the guy and his way of going about certain things but lets be fair when judging his whole career.

                All I am trying to say is that there is more that one way to skin a cat.
                There are managers out there who will inspirie the team like Simeone or Klopp and those who a master tacticians like Benitez or Mourinho.
                We never know maybe Stewie G will end up in the latter category.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Being a coach is different to being a player. Some people have been very good at both, some have been good at one and not the other, some have been mediocre at one or both, some have been poor at both. We have no idea at this stage whether Gerrard will be any good as a coach.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed. I remember Brian Kidd having a go at management at Blackburn and he made a right mess of it. Other than that his career has been good as a coach only or an assistant but always with somebody else actually managing.

        I think that's a better route for a lot of ex players.

  11. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Sane or KDB

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

      kdb

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

      Sané

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sane is the third best City option imo followed by KDB!

  12. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    sell Mahrez or Salah for a City mid ?

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

      Mahrez

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      mahrez

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers all

  13. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Everyone selling Salah right???

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Who is everyone??

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

      nope

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

        Yes.

        But in a way that allows me to get back for free in gw38

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

      Who in their right mind would keep the flopp?

      I think I will go with Dilva instead.

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

        That would be me, thanks very much! How's the wife?

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

          I am gonna follow her advice to the letter next time!

          Salah should be publicly flogged for GW36

  14. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys!

    A) Shaqiri, Wood => Arnautovic, Ayew (-4)

    B) Shaqiri, Wood, Salah=> Arnautovic, Ayew, KDB (-8)

    C) Shaqiri, Wood, Van Dijk => Arnautovic, Ayew, Vertonghen (-8)

    D) Shaqiri, Wood, Van Dijk, Salah => Arnautovic, Ayew, Vertonghen, KDB (-12).

    Currently up 10 points on Main Rival who has bench boost + triple captain. I have no chips left.
    Could really use some advice 🙂

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Not a fan of Ayew. B without him?

  15. weaver93
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is this madness for a -8????
    Looking like Lukaku will be out..

    Lukaku - Jesus
    Willian - Sterling
    Barnes - J Ayew
    or a differential punt on Lukaku to Auba???

    DDG, Ryan ,
    Davies,Morgan,Chilwell,Tarkowski, Lowton
    Alli,Salah, Willian,Lingard, Cook
    Kane,Lukaku, Barnes

    Any other suggestions????

    thanks guys

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

      Good moves imo

      1. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        thanks mate

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Barnes to ayew not worth -4

      1. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        cheers,
        any others worth a hit?

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

      Most popular moves really

      Probably fine

      1. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        thanks

  16. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot? All about attacking points, combined 2 defenders from teams fighting at the bottom, attacking full back Chilwell and dullard David in goal. Then explosive players in front 7. cost me a -4

    DDG
    Der Hoorn Cedric Chilwell
    Son Sterling Eriksen Sane
    Giroud Jesus Kane (TC)

    Dubra Masuaka Kenedy Lowton

    GTG? 0 FT 0 itb, should I have Kenedy first on bench.

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

      Only thing I’d change is TC on jesus as that’s what I have.

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Do you have a good record with triple captains 🙂

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

          Yes Sanchez 81 points last year lol

          1. WE ARE RANGERS
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Ok, I will switch it to Jesus, can I have your home address? Just incase it goes wrong LOL 🙂

  17. Me Spurs
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Elliot vvd mcarthur to de gea Danilo b.silva -8 solid moves....

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Xtreme aolud

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Oups.. Xtreme solid i meant

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

      Yup

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

      Could work out but likely to only get 1 start each from Bilva and Danilo

  18. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Worth taking a hit to do Morgan -> Naughton. I reckon Morgan will only get a point or 2

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

      or 0 even

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Only hit ? Then probably good last fixture too

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

        Yup. Cheers

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I think it could pay off

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

      I wouldn't.

  19. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Son --> Sane -4
    y/n?

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

      N

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Not for me.

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Close, but I'd say no

    4. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Ok thanks guys

    5. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, if you have Son keep him. Wouldn't bring him in, but I also wouldn't sell

  20. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Prefered mid as Willian replacement:
    A) Eriksen
    B) Sane
    C) Alli
    D) Pogba
    E) Arnautovic

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

      Depends on what spurs/city lads you already have

      Sane, Eriksen or Arnie for me

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

        Why it depends, just tell me which one you think will score more points until the end.

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

      F) Son

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

      A for me

    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      C

    5. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A

  21. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Kane, gudmon,tara to jesus,arnie,mawson for -8

    Yes or No?

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

      Wouldn't do a -8 for them myself

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

      Wouldn’t take a hit to remove Kane.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Nope that's a net loss

  22. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think Smalling will be rotates in the DGW?

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

      Don't think so, but I would love it!

    2. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Im looking at doing Dunk to him. I don't think he will be

  23. ptr88
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Gross to:
    Lingard
    Tadic

    What do you guys think?

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

      Tadic, sure two starts.

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why would you want Lingard

  24. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    71 points this week, gambled with ali and pogba...19k overall

    Ddg
    Apzi tara duffy
    Ali pog sterling willian
    Kane barnes vardy

    Subs. Ryan, bailly, gudmon, morgan

    Will bailly ever play??? I feel so sick seeing 6mil wasted. I feel like downgrading him to a swansea def but how do i spend the money?

  25. weaver93
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any one considering Auba for DGW punt??

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

    Ddg
    Otamenfi Mustafi Vert
    Salah Sterling Zaha
    Willian. Lingard
    Kane TC Jesus

    1 FT, open to suggestions
    Would like Arnautovic
    Zaha/Willian out?

  27. Dele
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Best two DGW defenders for 9.2...

    Naughton & 4.6.... Any ideas?

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

      Bednarek, Lejeune, Dummet

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

      Mavropanos might be worth a punt.

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

      Dumbest, Cilwell, Masuaku

  28. DRAFTSNAKE
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea
    Bavies, Chilwell, femenia
    Sterling, Sane, Son, Ramsey
    Kane, Jesus[TC], Vardy

    Lossl; milivojic, robertson, lowton

    Howma looking?
    Tempted to TC Sterling, would that be madness?

  29. Big Ping
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    So i have the exact money to do the following. Mmhmm,

    Firmino, salah, willian, barnes, walker OUT

    Kane, sane, arnie, ayew, naughton IN

    for -16 .... should i do it??

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Firmino, salah, walker OUT

        Kane, sane, naughton IN

        Can you do this instead for -8?

        1. Big Ping
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          No im .2 short for that. Could go Dilva though...

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Wow -16 .....

      That is too big to be a worthwhile punt imo

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, no chance of getting those 16 points back imo

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

      If ur ahead of me, please do feel free to do so.

    4. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

    Sell who for a hit?

    A) Willian > Arnie
    B) Morgan > Any 5.4m defender
    C) Both
    D) None

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Big Ping
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A could go either way. Would do B though.

    2. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      E Danilo if Walker is out..

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

      A. If playing BB then both

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

      Thank you all!