Opinion

FPL Question Time – What to do with Hazard and Alonso

While Chelsea were 2-1 winners of Newcastle in Gameweek 22, Fantasy Premier League managers will still left somewhat disappointed with a number of their assets.

Eden Hazard remains without a goal at home since Gameweek 7 and appears to worry those who want to captain him each week, while Marcos Alonso is seriously struggling to live up to his price point.

We’ve put these dilemmas to our panel in the latest edition of FPL Question Time, while also discussing the impact of Benjamin Mendy on Leroy Sané, replacements for Son Heung-min and Manchester United’s form.

Who’s on the panel this week?

Chief FPL Manager – A member of the Fantasy community with a huge Twitter following, “Chief” runs the FPL Hints website and has six top 1% finishes to his name.

Ben Crabtree – The proud Evertonian who was the overall winner of FPL in 2016/17.

FPL Family – The popular married couple who play FPL together, running a YouTube channel and Twitter account to document their battles.

Question 1 – Chief

The Rock: What should we do with Hazard? It’s impossible to predict when he will get his returns, which makes him incredibly hard to trust with the armband. Is he too costly for someone you can’t captain?

Chief: “It goes without saying that owning Eden Hazard in FPL can be frustrating at the best of times. Having registered 10 attacking Fantasy returns in his first eight games, he then only managed one assist between Gameweeks 9 and 13.

“Unfortunately, he’s only posted three attacking Fantasy returns since Gameweek 17 and that was with a very generous fixture run. I think it’s safe to say that we can’t trust him with the armband for the foreseeable future when someone like Mohamed Salah has proven more capable of delivering a good haul of points on an almost weekly basis.

“But before you opt to sell Hazard, do remember that he’s been involved with half of Chelsea’s league goals this season – so when they do score there’s a good chance he will be in the mix.

“In addition, in his next two games he will face Arsenal and Bournemouth. He’s registered 12 aggregate attacking returns against both teams in 20 league outings, which once again validates his threat levels.

“Have a little bit more patience with Hazard if you can, but if you don’t own Salah then by all means upgrade to him immediately.”

Question 2 – Lee

Solomon: I’ve got the age-old question of whether it’s time to ditch Alonso? If so, would you keep Chelsea cover (e.g. David Luiz), double up on Liverpool defence or do something different?

Lee: “Reluctantly, I think it is time to cash in on Alonso. Up to now, I was holding onto him, knowing that I had a fair amount of team value tied up in him – but having seen that dwindle slowly but surely over the course of the last few weeks, that’s no longer a concern.

“For me, Alonso just isn’t getting forward enough to justify the additional outlay over his competitors for that spot in our teams. Last season, we regularly saw him in the penalty area, often further forward than Morata or whichever striker Chelsea were using, regularly ghosting in at the back-post, or often just blatantly on the penalty spot waiting to pounce.

“Sarri’s system isn’t allowing for that quite as much this year and there’s much more focus on the defensive side of his game.

“This time last year, I made the fateful Alonso to Christiansen transfer, which didn’t feel right at the time, but I enjoyed the extra cash. That greed ultimately cost me.

“This year however, I look at the alternatives and I actually don’t consider them ‘downgrades’ at all. Andrew Robertson will be a popular replacement for those who don’t already own – and rightly so.

“Liverpool have only conceded ten goals all season, with only three of those at home. They also have a exemplary record against teams outside of the top six. So a fixture list that reads Crystal Palace (home), Leicester (home), West Ham (away), Bournemouth (home), Manchester United (away), Watford (home), will have many an FPL manager possibly considering a defensive double-up with Virgil van Dijk. Trent Alexander-Arnold could have been an option here but it looks like he’s set for some time out with a knee injury.

“Looking further afield, I like Periera at Leicester too, playing out of position, often as far forward as Vardy. Although I do temper my enthusiasm slightly when I look at the Leicester fixture list.

“I could also choose to save a whopping £2.8m and transfer in Southampton’s Bednarek – a regular starter it appears, under Hassenhüttl.

“I could also find a case for David Luiz if I want to continue to employ a Chelsea defender, who seems more likely to pick up assists than Alonso right now.

“The list goes on – Digne, Holebas, Doherty. The message? There’s options – and plenty of them – if you want to unlock the money tied up in Marcus Alonso.

“In 17/18, it felt like (and proved to be) a massive risk. This year however, I don’t feel that way and for me, he’s likely to make way in Gameweek 23 for Liverpool’s set-piece-taking right-back.”

Question 3 – Ben

Chris Hamblett: Is it worth being in Sané now given that Mendy is due back soon?

Ben: “If you don’t own Sané then he’s definitely tempting given his big-hitter potential at a reasonable price of £9.6m. The impending return of Mendy does throw an extra element to weigh up before parting with the cash, though.

“The reasons to bring him the German in stem from being in good form, so will likely score points until Mendy comes back. This also means he’s less likely to be rotated given he’s earning his place in the team and has little competition for his spot currently.

“At the moment Manchester City have been playing with a left-back and a winger, rather than using the left wing-back role Mendy excels in. As good as he is going forward, he probably can’t compare with Sané in that department and could easily play a more conventional left-back role. So there remains the possibility that both Mendy and Sané could play in the same side although we cannot be sure.

“Something else worth considering is that even when the Frenchman returns to fitness, Guardiola may still ease him back into the side rather than bench Sané for him straight away.

“Manchester City’s fixtures are less exciting after Huddersfield and Newcastle with Arsenal and Chelsea to come. Many will fancy the defending champions to score a couple every game, but it would be a lot more pressing to buy Sané if the fixtures were a little better.

“Overall I think if you want Sané and have the money then go for him. Mendy could even end up proving to be a red herring like World Cup hangovers and Christmas rotation.”

Question 4 – Sam

Mike: Who is the best Son replacement?

Sam: “With Son flying out to the Asian Cup, and likely to stay there until early February, the FPL community are on the hunt for a replacement.

“There are a number of good options out there, some which will require money in the bank or additional transfers but many can be straight swaps.

“Prior to Sunday’s injury to Sissoko the obvious candidate at Spurs was Christian Eriksen. In many ways I think he was overshadowed by Son’s brilliance recently, having scored four times between Gameweek 17 and 22.

“However the Sissoko’s injury means Eriksen might play deeper and allowing the now-fit Erik Lamela to take one of the more advanced rolesc

“With a far cheaper price tag than Eriksen, and of course with ownership of just 0.4%, he could be a lovely differential in a brilliant run of fixtures.

“Looking beyond Spurs, the most obvious midfield replacement is Pogba. With four goals and five assists in five matches under Solskjaer, the Frenchman is in fine form, and with appealing fixtures I can only see this continuing.

“Sticking with alternatives from the top-six clubs, Shaqiri at Liverpool also looks a nice pick. Although he didn’t return FPL points in Gameweek 22 his movement and creativity is adding a whole new dimension to Liverpool’s attacking play.

“Again Liverpool are currently on a run of fixtures which sees them play five of the next eight at Anfield and those matches – with the exception perhaps of Manchester United in Gameweek 27 – all look excellent and will surely see attacking returns for Shaqiri, if he can continue to start.

“If you can find a little bit more budget, Sané (£0.9m more) Sterling (£2.6m more) and Kevin de Bruyne (£1m more) all offer excellent alternatives as Manchester City continue to look incredibly threatening moving forward.

“For a cheaper Manchester City replacement, Bernardo Silva has been an ever-present in the Manchester City line up since Gameweek 13 and will save you 1.1m to reinvest elsewhere.”

Question 5 – Ben

Rojojojo: Do Manchester United assets (eg Rashford and Pogba) have too much value to pass up on for the next few fixtures, being much cheaper than other top six options?

Ben: “I hoped from an FPL point of view that Solskjaer taking over could rejuvenate some Manchester United assets to expand the pool of players to look at.

“Whilst this has happened, the assets that have improved are ones that provide great value and should be highly owned over their appealing schedule, where five of the opposing teams are 13th or lower. This might not create quite the diversity in teams I had wished for.

“Pogba has delivered big, looks on form and very hungry for goals. Rashford looks like someone’s told him that defenders hate him running at them, so to keep doing it.

“Defensively, back-to-back clean sheets with Shaw also getting bonus recently makes £5m look a good price for him, with £4.8m for Lindelof also a great option to collect points on the cheap.

“Given price tags, only Martial and Lingard look like they could offer good alternatives to the above but buying either one means a double up in midfield or not owning Pogba, which at the moment looks a risky strategy.”

“The form suggests we should pick two or three Manchester United players, the fixtures encourage you to pick two or three of their players and the prices are currently at mates rates so we have to capitalise while we can.”

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3,960 Comments Post a Comment
  1. RichieW
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    which do think is more valuable guys

    a) 20 points
    b) wildcard

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I’d never take a -20, but I wouldn’t sell my WC for 20 points.

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Is this a riddle?

    2. phace
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      20 points.

    3. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      You don't need to take a minus 20.

      Spread your transfers out across gameweeks.

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

      ive already taken -20 but contemplating using wc or keeping and just taking the hit.

      would like to think wc combined with bench boost for double gw would yield more than 20 points?

  2. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I think this is kane's last season at spurs, ditto pocchetino.

    1. phace
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Negative spiral.

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Poche is stupid as sh*t. He never rest him...

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd sell Kane for £100m plus with those brittle ankles.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        i wouldnt. In world where neymar cost 222 milion then Kane cost 350

  3. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best striker under 5.8?

    1. Ings
    2. Llorente
    3. Rondon
    4. Barnes
    5. Solanke and bank £1.1

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      1

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Solanke is injured until next month.

      4 for me.

    3. TheFunkPhe-Gundogan
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I’m banking on Llorente

  4. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    In need of some opinions here lads. Team is:

    Patricio
    Doherty - Digne - Robertson
    Richarlison - Pogba - Salah - Hazard - Anderson
    Jiminez - Kane
    ________________________________________
    Button: AWB, TAA, Kamara

    Have 2FT's, 0.0. ITB

    Which option would you prefer?

    A) TAA + Kane >> D.Luiz + Auba
    B) Kane + Anderson/Richarlison >> Rashford + Sterling/Sane
    C) Kane + Jiminez >> Auba + Rashford
    D) Something else?

    Would really appreciate any input guys

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of just doing Kane >> Rash for now and do whatever else closer to deadline?

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Agree with this,Kane to Rashford for now

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers CK

        2. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          B looks best atm,but wait

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            i will do, assess closer to gameweek 🙂

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This is a good plan - avoid the 0.2m swing tonight too. I prefer A out of all of those but that's a decent amount you tied up in the defence. Solid side though.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Jonny, yeah i agree with what you've said, just Kane > Rash for now then, cheers 🙂

    2. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B for me

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

      I did TAA + Kane ==> VVD + Rash today.
      - expect price raise for these two
      - both have good fixtures
      - double pool defence still seems a valid option with 3 Home in the next 4

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, will maybe see if i can squeeze VVD in there for TAA

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm tempted by B myself, but might just go Kane -> Rashford and get Auba next week

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah i like B as well even though i'm dead set against touching City players (which i never thought i'd say haha). Just gonna do Kane >Rash tongiht then and mull some more over moves tomorrow

    5. Doctor Evil
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      This is my team which is similar to what you’re thinking

      Etheridge/Button
      Digne/Luiz/TAA/Doherty/WanB
      Pogba/Hazard/Sterling/Salah/Richalison
      Rashford/Jiminez/Kamara

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah very similar that bud, you have Luiz who i would like to have, stellar midfield, i could end up wit hteh same shuld i decide to ignore Auba, but may boot out Rich as he blanks in GW27 rather than Felipe, play that by here though 🙂

  5. phace
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Million dollar headache- who do I transfer out to fund Salah:

    A) Richarlison
    B) Anderson

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Same conundrum. I was all set to do Anderson, but he’s in much better form than Rich, West Ham in better form than Everton, and Digne is fairly good attacking cover for Everton.
      It’s v close, but I’m now leaning towards ditching Richarlison (had him all season). Held onto him for too long last season.

      1. phace
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly the same as me. Have had Rich from week 1, but am of the same opinion - Anderson in better form, as are WHU, and last game he still looked very dangerous and was unlucky not to get something imo.

        1. Jimbo-Jones
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Richarlison was v close to a goal too, but then got booked. If he’s not scoring at home to Bournemouth can you really trust to deliver?
          Flip a coin. To be fair the extra value you get from Anderson might make me lean towards losing him.

          1. phace
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Weighed it up and the extra .4 I'd get from Anderson doesn't really do much for me at this point in time, so have given Richarlison the boot. Can't be worse than me getting rid of Salah just before GW16...

  6. Mr. Sitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Feels like it could be a good week to take a hit and got £7.8m sat in the bank now.

    Thinking about Martial > Sane...

    Worth a -4? Or just leave it alone?

    Fabianski
    Robertson, Digne, Doherty
    Pogba, Salah, Martial, Richarlison, Anderson
    Rashford, Jimenez

    Hamer, Ings, Bennett, TAA

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't ditch Martial just yet with the next 2 fixtures. Maybe just leave it

  7. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Already on -4

    Fabianski
    Alonso Digne Doherty
    Salah Hazard Pogba Richarlison
    Auba Jimenez Rashford
    (Hamer Hojbjerg AWB TAA)

    GTG? Anything worth a hit?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing that i can see, great team! 🙂

      Any insight above for me? 🙂

    2. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No you’re looking ok to me

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers

  8. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which hit?

    Foster
    TAA Pereira Digne
    Salah Bernardo Hazard Pogba Martial
    Kane Rashford

    (Speroni, Bednarek Kamara AWB)
    1FT 0ITB

    A) TAA Bernardo Kane ➡ Trippier Sane Firmino -8
    B) TAA Bernardo Kane ➡ Doherty Sane Firmino -8
    C) TAA Bernardo Kane ➡ Robbo Alli Firmino -8
    D) TAA Kane ➡ Trippier Aguero -4

  9. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I own TAA and will have to play Wan Bissaka (or Schindler!) this weekend now unless I take a hit. Thoughts on whether it’s worth making an extra transfer? If so who do you recommend? Currently I can afford anyone.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I've same dilemma ..Play Wan B.

    2. Party time
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Robertson

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

      Ive brought Rashford in myself, but wont he eventually become a rotation concern?

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think so, has only been subbed when he had an injury complaint, where as martial has been the one going off early and OGS loves him, so even if lukaku plays he'd likely start on the wing.

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I agree with many others now that he's the man at OT, could even play RW if Lukaku started

    4. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      With the fixtures and the spare money freed up from downgrading Kane, is anyone thinking of getting Felipe Anderson in instead of getting rid, I'm very tempted.

      1. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Think it's foolish to get rid easily West Ham player of the season so far..

        1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly, I'm hoping people do though, get him at an even cheaper price

    5. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Got Robbo and Auba, no City attack, fabianski & guaita are my keepers. Got exact funds for either option below.

      A) TAA, Martial, Jimi, Kane to Shaw, Sane, Firmino, Rash - 8

      Or B) Guaita, TAA, Martial and Kane to DDG, VVD, Sane, Rash - 8

    6. WannabeScout
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bottomed do I need to WC with no playing golie and TAA out?
      Opinions?

      Guaita hart
      Alonso TAA Hobleas AWB doherty
      Salah Hazard Fanderson Rich Pogba
      Kamara Auba Jimmy

      Worth it WC?
      Hart >Etheridge
      Alonso > David Luiz
      TAA > Robo
      Rich > Sane
      Auba> Rashford

      1. WannabeScout
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Or just do TAA & Hart > Etheridge & shaw - 4?

      2. FPL Mentor
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nah just replace Hart and Auba.

    7. FPL Mentor
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      What to do?

      Fabianski
      Alonso Robertson Digne
      Salah Hazard F.Anderson Richarlison Deulofeu
      Rashford Vardy

      Hart / Jimènez / Doherty / Bennett

      1FT and 0.1m in the bank.

      A. Vardy & Hazard 》 Aguero & Pogba/Alli
      B. Vardy & Alonso 》 Aguero & AWB
      C. Vardy & Deulofeu 》 Deeney & Pogba
      D. Vardy & F.Anderson 》 Deeney & Sanè
      E. Vardy & Alonso 》 Firmino & Trippier

      1. WannabeScout
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Deeney n Pogba only players that will play for sure every week... Trippier, Sane, Agüero all rotation risks

    8. ZAWAd25
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Are Kane and TAA prices expected to drop? When?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Kane tonight, TAA not too sure

      2. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/IndexAndroid

    9. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I have to WC this lot don't I, have no FT's and 0.7 cash:
      Alisson, Hamer
      Alonso, TAA, Holebas, AWB, Bennet
      Salah, Pogba, Richarlison, Snodgrass, Hojberg
      Kane, Auba, Jimenez

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ditch TAA, snoddy, Kane for a - 8, would fix it and save the WC

        1. Brayden29
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I thought that as well but feel rest of my team isn't up to scratch either

    10. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would you do Fab and FAnderson to Alison and Nasri for free?

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Not for me

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nah

    11. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Snod to De Bruyne/Sterling/Eriksen/Alli for -4 or just play Bednarek?

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling

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

      Best Kane replacement guys?

      A) Firminho
      B) Aguero
      C) Auba

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I'm torn between A and B. Pros and cons to both.

      2. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B of those long term

      3. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Million dollar question. I don't personally think Firmino is worth it, and I'm not sure if Aguero starts with Jesus scoring 6 in his last 2. Auba for this week and Cardiff (H) next week is what I'd lean to

        1. OptimusBlack
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Auba v.s Chelsea not an easy game so Kun is the best for next 2

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Will he start?

            1. OptimusBlack
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Yes maybe cuz he have rest last match play about 15 minutes feel that he gonna start .. BTW Auba is a good Choice too

      4. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B

      5. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I'm leaning towards C now with a view to potentially replacing with B later if/when his starting position is more secure

    13. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      This okay?

      Fab
      Doh Shaw Digne
      Salah Haz Sane Rich Anderson
      Jiminez Rash
      (Button, Long, Alonso, WB, )

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Good to go. Captain?

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Salah

    14. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Kane + Son --> Rashford and Aubameyang? --- Lack of Man City cover worrying me...

      Fabianski
      Robertson - Doherty - Digne
      Salah - Hazard - Richarlison - Son - Camarasa
      Kane - Rashford

      Button - AWB - Kamara - Bednarek [2FT + 0.8m ITB]

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, should be Kane + Son --> Pogba + Aubameyang

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I did very similar (see team below). I am flirting with idea of getting Doherty shortly (watching Chelsea defensive performances because Luiz could be next asset on his way out).

          You reckon Auba will bang v Chelsea?

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I'm not convinced he will (even as an Arsenal fan) but I don't fancy Firmino tbh and I don't like the idea of not knowing if Aguero / Jesus will start.

            1. Zenith UK
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Didn't fancy a front two of Jimi/Rashford and bring Camarasa or Richar up to a Sterling/KDB/Sane/Mane or hoping for a quick swap back to Kane?

              1. The Count of Monte Cristo
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Would mean having to take a hit as both Son and Kane have to go.

                1. Zenith UK
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Hits are only bad if the replacement players don't outscore the players you're bringing in

    15. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      So I had to take a -8 for this four transfer swing but thoughts on team please (trying to save WC);

      Fab
      Shaw, Digne, Robbo
      Salah (c), Pogba, Anderson, Richar
      Rashford, Auba, Jimi

      Button, Deulofeu, Luiz, AWB

      I'm quite happy with this team right now but would like honest opinions please?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I would be happy too - looks good now.

        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. I did;
          Alonso, Snodgrass, Son & Kane > Shaw, Salah, Pogba, Jimi

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Good moves on paper, that.

            1. Zenith UK
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Was debating Lindelof to save the extra 0.2 but I'm hoping OGS' style will mean Shaw grows in confidence to push forward and with back to back home games I'm pretty confident it'll happen myself!

              1. The Count of Monte Cristo
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Correct move imo.

    16. Shardlow
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who scores more this GW? Shaw or Auba?

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

        Shaw

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Honestly I reckon Shaw.

    17. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Will Ings get back into the team straight away do we reckon?

    18. TheFunkPhe-Gundogan
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jumped on the Mo Salah train as soon as Kane injury was confirmed. Used my 2 FT to sub out Kane and Richarlison for Mo and.......Llorente.
      My gut paid off with Pogs big time when Mou was sacked, so I hope I catch some luck.
      It was either him or Rondon, and with Son leaving too I gotta think Llorente will get pitch time.
      Any thoughts???

      1. Madderegern
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Llorente ...hmm

        1. TheFunkPhe-Gundogan
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          The only other “true” 9 on a top 3 squad,,,,,,, and they are losing Son also.
          Seems like a decent punt to me.
          Simply a better option than other cheapies due to the quality around him.
          Rondon,Ings, etc don’t have Eriksen and Alli as teammates.
          Fingers crossed mate.

    19. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard and taa to Alli and VVD for a hit?
      Or just taa to shaw.
      Cheers.

      1. Party time
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ask yourself if alli is better than hazard. If yes, ask yourself one more time. If yes, delete your team.

          1. JJeyy
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            lets me get vvd also tho

      2. Madderegern
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nasri-fewer?

      3. JaydenLFC87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        A) TAA > Shaw -4

        B) Play AWB

      4. Viper
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Guaita, Hazard & Kane - > Alisson, Salah & Rashford (-4).

        Has to happen, yeah?

        1. Maddamotha
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          No one else than Hazard to ship?

      5. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Kane TAA Rich out
        Jiminez Sterling Robbo in(-4)?

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, good moves