Scout Notes

Guardiola plants clues to Chelsea selection in Watford win

Pep Guardiola frustrated Fantasy Premier League owners with his team selection on Tuesday night.

Several key players were absent from the Manchester City side as they beat Watford 3-1.

We’ve got all the Fantasy talking points in this latest Scout Notes article.

*FPL prices are accurate at the time of writing (Tuesday PM).

Watford 1-2 Manchester City

Goals: Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.9m) | Leroy Sané (£9.4m), Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m)

Assists: Mahrez

The team Pep Guardiola put out for their trip to Watford provided some clues to his rotation policy ahead of the busy winter period. Several of the players who missed out on the 3-1 win over Bournemouth came back in at Vicarage Road. David Silva (£8.7m), Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m), Fabian Delph (£5.3m) and Kyle Walker (£6.5m) were the headline changes to the side.

Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) was left on the bench for just the third time this season. Some rotation for him should not come as too much of a shock, though. He played the full 90 minutes against Bournemouth amid Guardiola’s recent comments that Mahrez was breathing down his neck to rotate with him.

With the Algerian in excellent form when he does play, Guardiola can be confident playing him whenever he needs to give Sterling a rest – which could be quite often over the next month. In Mahrez’s last four Premier League starts he has amassed a total of three goals and two assists now as he was the top FPL scorer at Vicarage Road (13 points). Sterling owners can probably be confident of a start at the weekend though, with Tuesday’s rest under his belt.

Leroy Sané (£9.4m) continued his excellent form by scoring the fourth goal in his last five appearances, taking his points per game over that time to 9.2. As has been said plenty of times, his place in the side does feel more secure than those around him because of Benjamin Mendy’s relatively long-term absence. However, there can be no ignoring of the fact that the German international has now played 180 minutes across the last two fixtures. That may be enough for Guardiola to consider benching him for Chelsea, although it is a big game for Manchester City.

“Now we try to recover our legs and minds and go to Chelsea on Saturday and play our game. We know how difficult it is at Stamford Bridge, but first, we must rest and recover.” – Pep Guardiola

Also out of the side was Aymeric Laporte (£6.1m) who finally missed a match this season. That reconfirmed that nobody in this Manchester City side is safe from Guardiola’s rotation policy. The French centre-back had played every single minute in the Premier League up until the trip to Watford. He will probably come back in for the Chelsea match but this benching shows that over Christmas he may not necessarily be as nailed on as his owners might hope. Frustrating for his owners he came on for a one-point cameo in the closing stages. Responding to Watford’s late flurry, Guardiola introduced him for Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) to sure things up.

Calling the full-back selection may be easier to call based on Manchester City’s line-up at Watford. Delph may have to continue at left-back with Zinchenko’s nose injury, but the fact that he played only the last half an hour against Bournemouth should mean he is rested enough in Guardiola’s mind. Walker also missed that one which means his 90 minutes in Hertfordshire shouldn’t jeopardise a start ahead of Danilo (£5.1m) at Stamford Bridge.

Prior to that were some clues about the options Guardiola wants to safeguard for the trip to Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 16. David Silva was replaced in the 73rd minute by Ilkay Gundogan (£5.4m) in a clear sign that the Spanish midfielder is needed this weekend. It is possible that Vincent Kompany (£5.2m) will be able to keep his place after coming off in the 83rd minute. The Belgian international had to leave the pitch limping, holding his hamstring, but Guardiola confirmed it as nothing more than cramp post-match. Kompany will face competition from both Laporte and Nicolas Otamendi (£6.1m), who combined for just nine minutes of normal time in Hertfordshire. Having played 90 minutes, John Stones (£5.3m) is unlikely to hold onto his place.

As expected, Sergio Aguero (£11.5m) missed out once again after his recent struggles with injury. The Argentinian did not travel with the matchday squad and neither did Oleksandr Zinchenko (£4.8m), and Guardiola was not prepared to give an update on their condition in the aftermath of Tuesday night’s win.

“I don’t know (if Aguero will be fit). I don’t have the report right now.” – Pep Guardiola

Overall, it was not a hugely comfortable win for Manchester City, especially as Watford fought back late on. However, they did have plenty of chances to kill the game earlier on but didn’t take them. It is possible that six changes were what removed the ruthless edge. A testament to the quality in their ranks was the fact that even with the likes of Sterling and Aguero, Manchester City sill secured the three points.

“We had the chances to kill the game and score a third and then maybe a fourth, but we missed them. It is what it is. We knew it. We are not new in this league and we know it happens.” – Pep Guardiola

Javi Gracia made three changes to the side that lost at Leicester at the weekend. Christian Kabasele (£4.4m) returned at centre-back, coming in for Adrian Mariappa (£4.2m), Troy Deeney (£5.9m) replaced Gerard Deulofeu (£5.4m) up front while Nathaniel Chalobah (£4.5m) slotted in for the suspended Etienne Capoue (£5.0m).

“We tried to find the best option with Capoue out. It was the best option in my opinion – trying to be strong and compact in the middle with three players there plus Roberto, Troy and Isaac ready when we recover the ball to counter-attack. I think he played well. I think he needs to play more times to show what he can do but I think he showed a very good level.” – Javi Gracia

Will Hughes (£5.0m) was forced out of the game in the second half with a knock and was replaced by Domingos Quina (£4.4m), who made his first ever Premier League appearance.

“(Quina) is training well. He’s a young player but with high quality. I think he has a very good present but he will have a great future. Today is a special day for him because he has done his debut against City and played very well in my opinion.” – Javi Gracia

“(On Hughes) I think it’s the same pain as in the last games – in the hip. We’ll see in the next games but I’m confident he’ll be ready for the next game.” – Javi Gracia

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Delph, Stones, Kompany (Otamendi 83′), Walker; Fernandinho, D. Silva (Gundogan 73′), B. Silva; Sane, Mahrez, Jesus (Laporte 88′).

Watford XI (4-4-2): Foster; Holebas, Kabasele, Cathcart, Kiko Femenia; Pereyra, Doucouré, Chalobah (Deulofeu 63′); Hughes (Quina 51′); Deeney, Success (Gray 75′).

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1,300 Comments Post a Comment
  1. JohnBlack
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any toughts?

    A) Salah&Arnie > Kane&Bilva
    B) Salah&Arnie > Laca&Sane

    Already have Auba but B gives me funds upgrade Ings later to Mitro/Jimenez

    1. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B for me

  2. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    With Sterling not playing and Robbo Alonso in doubt for tonight , cracks starting to show in my team as I have a weak bench. Need Kane (c) and Auba haul to save my gw. Then much needed tinkering to fix my bench

    1. Zebrahimović
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ahh this GWK is killing me too. Down to 17k from 5k last week

      1. farmerfat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Don't be too upset. You only lost 12k places, I went from 150k to 216k

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          It's probably around the same points difference between that comparisation though would be my guess

      2. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Goals against Ful and City saved me from having a similar fate... feels bad when you drop out of top 10K... but I'm sure you'll be back.. ADB mate!

  3. Carroll to the rescue
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Fabianski Hamer
    TAA Rudiger Dunk AWB Digne
    Sterling Sane Anderson Eriksen Camarasa
    Kane Auba Success

    None ITB unfortunately, any changes needed?

    1. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. I would possibly look at spreading the funds more in the longer run, but you can wait on that until an injury or something comes up.

  4. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I remember when I sold Fraser for Barkley.. might be the worst move I've ever made

    1. Bojaninho
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      live and learn

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don't understand that decision. Think perhaps (if you're a Chelsea fan) a bit of Chelsea bias clouded your thinking. Barkley was never a sure starter. Fraser is, and is central to their attacking play.

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        It was a one week punt for the Palace game where he was nailed. He then became Brooks to free up cash. Hasn't worked out at all

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That's rough. Bet you must be sick of people saying "he's a season keeper".

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        dont buy into that .Last week evryone was downgrading him to brooks and planning to ditch him and now after haul vs huddersfield(Thats for what i kept him) he is a seasonkeeper .So fickle

    4. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don't be so harsh on yourself... happens and that's what makes FPL so exciting!

    5. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Swapping out Wilson and D.Silva as part of the Kane/Salah shuffle hasn't gone too well here...

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        How can you say that?

        They haven't played yet!

    6. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      that was a poor move and i warned people not to get barkley before but dont be too harsh on urself cant see it hurting u too much in the long run.He was expected to haul vs hudds and hauled ,now has a series of tough fixtures till gw29 and there are lot of alternatives anyways.The danger of shipping him that time was his only bad frixture in this run was mancity(a)

  5. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabs
    Laporte Robbo Alonso Doherty
    Sterling Son Richarlison
    Kane Auba Jimenez

    Button - Kenedy - AWB - Obiang

    Set up for next week. Any advice going forward? Just 0.1itb 0ft.

  6. Zebrahimović
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If Salah blanks tonight - Salah —> Hazard, Martial —> Son and Success —> Wilson for -8? Is that mad?

    1. JammySprat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

      1. Zebrahimović
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        How could it be less mad. Cut the Wilson bit out?

        1. JammySprat
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Cut the -8 bit out haha. Salah Vs bou could be good so hold a week. Granted Son be nice but you've missed SOU so don't need for lei. Wilson fixtures bad so not worth minus.

          1. Zebrahimović
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Need to replace Arnie though. I mean I could do Mitro or Jiminez

            1. JammySprat
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah will have to wait and see who performs and if neither will hold and upgrade

        2. The 5% Team
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          In the long run not a bad idea. But Hazard and Wilson have tough fixtures next GW, and Martial will play Fulham

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not really. I'd probably stagger it personally

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

      I think that would be unwise. Wilson has some tough fixtures.

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You think Hazard will score at least 4 more points than Salah when he plays City?

      1. Zebrahimović
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I was thinking more long term

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

      Why would you bring in hazard

  7. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    almost sold fraser yday

    oh what may have been

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i am selling him today mostly

  8. balint84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Arnie to Wilson? Have Fraser. Double Bournemouth vs Liverpool is crazy, isn't it?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i dont think it is

      bournemouth are deadly at home

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I too am considering that. There aren't many other nailed + scoring strikers in that bracket. Already have Mitro so he is not an option for me. Maybe Laca could be a differential if you can stretch a bit?

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Probably a bit but I'd say they will score

    4. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I am considering. Liverpool has the shortest turnaround between GW15 and 16 (62 hours). Liverpool will probably rotate heavily because they need to defeat Napoli next week.

    5. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’m going with it.

      They might lose, but even then I’d back Wilson/Fraser to get an attacking return between them. 10 points from both and I’d be happy, especially on the back of 24.

    6. balint84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino?

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

    Any news on that Ryan assist?

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Is it still being assessed?

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Probably not. FPL said it was TBC but never came back on it.

        Not sure they can now points and bonuses are added and OR updated.

    2. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Isn't there a rule that FPL scores don't change after the match? Remember when Kane claimed Eriksen's goal...

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        See above. Official FPL Twitter said it was TBC but they never gave it.

        Bit odd that they decide it's an assist but need to look again then nothing happens.

  10. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tripps or Robbo on wc?
    (Have TAA and Kane if it matters)

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Tripps for me

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Will be rotation with Tripps probably also with Robbo but I think he will play more games

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      It matters that you have TAA, it doesn’t that you have Kane.
      Trips

  11. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is Snoddgrass actually a viable alternative as a Kane enabler?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Close to

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He's fair value but you won't want to rely on him for more than the odd assist

    3. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys. For me it's either Kane or Wilson on WC so basically

      Schindler + Snoddy + Kane or

      Laporte + Eriksen + Wilson

      Kind of leaning towards the latter as it's well distributed but I also like the Auba/Kane captain rotation

  12. Kalou
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Aubameyang+Kane too much?
    A.yes
    B.no

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Read the previous article.

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      My thoughts too.Depends on rest of team i guess

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That’s intrinsically linked to the question.

    3. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      never too much, never too much

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

      Because or Arnies injury I think I will have both this weekend

  13. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    1.2 ITB
    1FT

    Fab, Hamer
    Alonso, Robbo, Doherty, Bennett*, AWB
    Salah, Son, Sane, Richarlison, Billing*
    Ings*, Auba, Arnie*

    Seems like my bench is totally useless

  14. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have 3.1 in the bank
    A) Arni and Fraser to Wilson and D Silva (Will play with 4 midfielders)
    Or
    B) Arni and Gunnarson to Succes and Sane (Will keep Fraser and play with 5 ind the mid)

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

  15. Totally Hammered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I believe so, he certainly has the place for now whilst Yarmalenko is out, he seems to be a favourite of Pelboy who even played him in a Mid 3 a few games back when Noble was suspended..

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail to Farcelona

  16. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What are the big EOs this week?

    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane, Alonso, Sterling, Arnie, Richarilson, and Salah.

  17. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT 0.7m ITB

    Fabianksi Patricio
    Alonso Robbo TAA AWB Doherty
    Salah Sane Richarlison Gudmundsson Hojbjerg
    Kane Arnie Jimenez

    If Salah blanks tonight I think it's time to downgrade and then upgrade Arnie to Aubam or Laca for a hit.

    A) Salah & Arnie --> Aubam & 9.5m MD
    B) Salah & Arnie --> Laca & 11.1m MD

    Thoughts on which move and what MD?

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

    If Wilson weren't a rank killer already, he surely will be with the Arnie injury. He's now the stand out top pick in that price bracket, bar absolutely none. NTIs will be through the roof in the next week or so!

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Mitro is almost an option.

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

        The nearly man. He's still due that red card, I'm waiting for that 🙂

        1. The 5% Team
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          yes, and 1 yellow away from suspension...too big of a risk to bring in for me, especially this period of the season

          1. Hansel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Not too afraid of that YC, he will probably get a rest anyways so basically just a forced rest that was due anyways

            1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              this

          2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            1 yc thing is nonsense .Cant be put off getting a player bcoz of that.Remember costa situation

            1. Indpush
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              I do because I had him in Dream Team. Got a list of examples of starters coming near that length of time on four without hitting five? Naming one works against backing your opinion.

    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can probably wait a week... Sort the City, Arsenal, Spurs mess out first 😉

  19. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best option after the weekend?
    A. Richarlison and Jimenez (current)
    B. Fraser and Mitrovic
    C. Anderson and Jimenez
    D. Schurrle and Wilson

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B or D for me, Fulham has great fixtures after this one

  20. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one:

    A. Alonso + Son
    B. Trippier + Sane

    Thanks

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

  21. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    "Most captained" = Aguero.

    Got to be a hell of a lot of dead teams out there.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not all dead as the most captained frequently changes.

  22. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Wilson or get rid? though fixtures coming up.

    (On WC)

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

      Absolutely keep. I might even take a hit to get him in after the weekend.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        wow

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

          Wowhy?

    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Season keeper imo.

    3. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      am getting him this week

      was a terrible decision selling him on WC

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      depends on team combination.Not a must-keep at all but also not a must get-rid

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

      Get rid he’s crap

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Coming up? He’s already had a very tough run.

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        08 Dec 12:30 16 Liverpool (H) 4
        15 Dec 15:00 17 Wolves (A) 3
        22 Dec 15:00 18 Brighton (H) 2
        26 Dec 15:00 19 Spurs (A) 4
        30 Dec 16:30 20 Man Utd (A) 4
        02 Jan 19:45 21 Watford (H) 3
        13 Jan 14:15 22 Everton (A) 3

        Not the hardest of fixtures, but no walk in the park either 🙂

  23. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What clues to Chelsea selection did Guardiola give? Read the article and don't see any?

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

      *FPL prices are accurate at the time of writing (Tuesday PM).
      ** But not the teams actually managed by the quoted managers

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      The substitutions and rotaton. Dilva might start after being subbed off, Sterling will start after being benched.

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

        *Chelsea

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      cant see any clues.All first teamers will play.Its a big match

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

        **Chelsea

  24. Jules Rimet
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    When precisely is the exact last date that we can activate and use our first wildcard this season?

    Gameweek 19: 26 Dec 11:30
    Gameweek 20: 29 Dec 14:00

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Before GW20:

      The Wildcard chip can be used twice a season, once in the first half of the season (before 29 Dec 14:00) and once in the second half of the season.

    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 3 months ago

        "The Wildcard chip can be used twice a season, once in the first half of the season (before 29 Dec 14:00) and once in the second half of the season."

      • NOMONEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        "The first wildcard will be available from the start of the season until 29 Dec 14:00"

    3. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't be surprised by a front 3 of Sane Sterling Mahrez against Chelsea, if Kun is still out.

      1. AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Jesus is not in Pep's heart?

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        chances are there but jesus confidence will go to rock-bottom.So unlikely i think and pep will give jesus a chance imo

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wilsonfor Arnie ??
      Is it tooo late 🙁 ??

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        mitro 1st prefernce then wilson

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Cheer's mate !
          He is on my list too. Was going to get him and play with laca,arnie,mitro forward line for Christmas.
          Now thinking about getting laca,mitro,success
          And play with 5 midfield. What would you suggest ??

      2. MTPockets
          5 years, 3 months ago

          no it's not

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Thank you

        • AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Fixtures aren't great but I'm not convinced there is a better option. I'll probably bring in Gudmudsson as my 5th mid to rotate with Wilson for the tougher matches.

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Thank you

      3. DAVESAVES
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        1st Q: Fraser still worth getting on wc at 6.2?

        2nd Q: Alonso + 6.7 mid or D.Luiz + 8.0 mid?

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          nope
          name the mids?

        2. DAVESAVES
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Alonso+Richarlison
          Luiz+Bilva/Martial/Fanderson/Siggy

      4. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Add Duffy to the list of trolls this season (perhaps only in my experience).

        Got him in after their mini run of cleanies. Didn't get a return at all and benched him for his goal at the weekend.

      5. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Auba starting from the bench meltdown incoming.....

        1. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Works for me. He's already been subbed in twice for the final third and put up double digit hauls.

      6. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Chicharito anyone?

        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Chicarito to anyone.

          There, fixed it for you.