Fixtures

How the FA Cup fifth round will affect FPL Blank and Double Gameweeks

Fantasy Premier League managers can keep track of the Blank and Double Gameweek permutations by paying close attention to the FA Cup fifth round this weekend.

The outcome of each match played in the competition between tonight and Monday evening will officially confirm the matches that will be played or postponed in Gameweek 31.

We will not need to wait for any replays either as the fifth round won’t make use of them this season.

If any of the FA Cup matches this weekend are still level at 90 minutes, they will go straight to extra-time and then penalties if need be.

That means we will know earlier than usual exactly how we can factor Blank Gameweek 31 into our transfer plans.

In fact, managers looking to make very long-term moves would be able to factor Blank Gameweek 31 into their free transfers for Blank Gameweek 27, which does not start until Friday February 22, four days after the final match of the FA Cup fifth round.

FA Cup Fifth Round Fixtures

Friday (Feb 15)
19:45 – QPR v Watford

Saturday (Feb 16)
12:30 – Brighton v Derby
17:30 – Newport v Man City

Sunday (Feb 17)
13:00 – Bristol City v Wolves
16:00 – Doncaster v Crystal Palace

Monday (Feb 18)
19:30 – Chelsea v Man United

The majority of the Fantasy interest in the FA Cup fifth round will be on Monday night when Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. It is fair to say that this is the hardest tie to predict, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men in better form, but Chelsea having the advantage over the Red Devils in the FA Cup in recent years.

Crucially, there are two very different potential fixture scenarios, depending on who wins on Monday night. A Manchester United victory would ensure fixtures for Chelsea in both Blank Gameweeks and remove any possibility of them having a Double Gameweek fixture outside of the one caused by the League Cup final (Brighton).

That’s because Chelsea’s Gameweek 31 and 33 opponents are Everton and West Ham, who are both already out of the FA Cup.

However, a win for Maurizio Sarri’s men would postpone their Gameweek 31 trip to Everton and put their Gameweek 33 hosting of West Ham at further risk of a Blank.

This might be the more preferable outcome for Fantasy managers hoping for more opportunities to capitalise on the Blank and Double Gameweeks.

A Chelsea win, and a Manchester United exit from the FA Cup, would not confirm any fixtures as going ahead, considering who the Red Devils’ opponents are in Gameweeks 31 and 33 – Manchester City and Wolves respectively.

With Manchester City largely expected to make light work of League Two side Newport County, Manchester United’s Gameweek 31 fixture is likely to be postponed regardless of what they do at Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Wolves are away at in-form Championship side Bristol City and will be able to postpone Manchester United’s Gameweek 33 trip to Molineux on their own, by winning on Sunday afternoon and then again in the quarter-finals.

Therefore, we are likely to have more postponed fixtures, and more Double Gameweek fixtures if Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge.

Gameweek 31 fixtures at risk:
( * indicates still in FA Cup)
Man United* v Man City*
Tottenham v Crystal Palace*
Wolves* v Arsenal
Brighton* v Cardiff
Watford* v Southampton
Everton v Chelsea*

Confirmed Gameweek 31 fixtures:
West Ham v Huddersfield
Bournemouth v Newcastle
Burnley v Leicester
Fulham v Liverpool

Other important angles worth considering in the FA Cup fifth round include the Blank and Double Gameweek fate of Arsenal and Spurs.

Owners of players from these two teams, who are hoping for Doubles, are waiting on the results of Wolves and Crystal Palace, who play Bristol City and Doncaster respectively.

If Nuno Espirito Santo’s men come through their tricky tie, Arsenal will be confirmed as Blank for Gameweek 31. If Wolves lose, then the Gunners will have a fixture then and join the list of teams with no Doubles this season, their Blank Gameweek 33 fixture already confirmed by their and Everton’s respective FA Cup exits in round four.

If Crystal Palace emerge as victors from the Keepmoat Stadium then Son Heung-min (£8.9m), Harry Kane (£12.4m) and co. will have at least one Double Gameweek this season, having Blanked in Gameweek 31.

Meanwhile, Spurs’ Blank Gameweek 33 fate relies on Brighton, who face a tricky tie against Frank Lampard’s Derby. A defeat for the Seagulls in the fifth round would confirm a match for Mauricio Pochettino’s men on the weekend of the FA Cup semi-finals, and no second Double.

Cardiff, Southampton and Everton will be waiting on Brighton, Watford and Chelsea this weekend. Victories for those sides would confirm a Blank in Gameweek 31 for them, defeats would confirm their fixtures as going ahead.

Gameweek 33 fixtures at risk:
( * indicates still in FA Cup)
Man City* v Cardiff
Wolves* v Man United*
Chelsea* v West Ham
Newcastle v Crystal Palace*
Watford* v Fulham
Tottenham v Brighton*

Confirmed Gameweek 33 fixtures:
Everton v Arsenal
Bournemouth v Burnley
Southampton v Liverpool
Huddersfield v Leicester

421 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    My night has ended and it’s still the same page.

    Wtf guys

    Non Aguero owners sulking or the calm before the storm ?

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

      Well this is not the same page. Now I look like an fpl virgin

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Awks

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

        Hello mate !

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          How’s it going fella?

          This fpl break feels like it’s going on for forever! 🙁

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

            Yeah it’s pretty boring.. I’m waiting on Hamer to Boruc. Which is pretty thrilling!

            Know what your moves may be ?

            1. #FPLBhuna
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Considering siggy > jota and leaving it as that but have some other moves in mind too for a hit, for e.g ings > arnie (-4) if ings is out for 27 too

              Any thoughts?

              See my post below

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      i preferred it when you didn't own Salah 😉

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

        So did I 😉

        I broke him

  2. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is this decent enough for bgw27

    Or would you take a hit?
    * injury doubt *

    fab
    pva - doherty - robertson
    salah - mane - pogba - jota
    jiminez - rashford - *ings*

    ederson - awb - bednarek - sterling

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      As you don't own jota, get maddison or felipe

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      have you considered waiting to see if ings is fit in 7 days time?

  3. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Have Danilo and Alonso in my team. Which one to ship out?
    I'm thinking Kola in.
    (Also have Robertson, Doherty & W-B)

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal defenders ok next 2 if they even can keep CS then following 2 fixtures awful

      1. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. Just thinking next couple of games.
        Also moving towards keeping Alonso rather than Danilo.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      danilo out

  4. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any Aguero owners keeping, despite the blank?

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably the 200,000 that brought him in this week

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Aye

    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Have him. Not sure at all.

      1. The_Fish
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Keeping, not worth a -4 and a transfer back next week for Auba

    4. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      yep

      I don't fancy the Auba / Laca swap

      can't see any other options. Already got Bobby and Rash. Maybe Jimi and upgrade mid I guess but need transfers for BGW31

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kun is staying for me 100%

  5. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Stones > Kolasinac...?

    My other defenders: Van dijk, STONES, Doherty, Wan Bissaka, Kiko Femenia.

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      keep stones unless moving to someone who is gonna play in 31/33

  6. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best gk of under 4.3...? Probably Guaita, right...?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      evidently

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        although boruc (awful) will play 31/33 if not dropped

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Awful Boruc that made 6 saves to keep Chelsea scoreless?

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            yeah

            1. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Wish I had Boruc instead of Pat. 5 save pts last 3. Pat 5 save pts last 8

              1. EMBOLOFAN
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                over time teams who concede less shots on target will reward keeper with cs. who will you be changing to when fixtures turn?

  7. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Once the FA cup 5th round results (and hence the blank GW31 fixtures) are known, any idea on when the league will announce the rearranged fixture dates?

  8. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning, good evening goodnight all. Greatly appreciate your opinions on the below:

    Should I,

    1. Richarlison to FAnderson (have 11 but Bednarek playing and away to Arsenal)
    2. Richarlison & Ings to FAnderson & Rondon (-4 Bednarek first sub)
    3. Richarlison, Ings & Luiz to FAnderson, Rondon & Pereira (-8 WanB 1st sub and Bednarek 2nd Sub)

    Fabianski
    Robertson Doherty
    Salah Pogba Son
    Rashford Jimenez

    (Hamer WanB Bednarek Sterling Richarlison Luiz Ings)

    1. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wait to see what you need for GW31

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        this

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1.

      Wait though...

  9. Dammed Utd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How do I change my avatar picture on here folks forgot

  10. Dammed Utd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sorted thanks guys

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Well done. Quiet tonight

    2. maimar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How did you change avatar? Or in my case, how to get an avatar?

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Go to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). The image you choose on gravatar.com will be associated with all of your comments on FFS. Make sure it's rated 'G' as well.

  11. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Price Changes - 16th February 2019

    🔺  Kolasinac (5.1), Moutinho (5.4)

    🔻  Walters (4.7)

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thought Kun and Mane and Son was due for price increase

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I forgot that Walters even existed 🙂

    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son will rise tomorrow my friends

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good riddance kola!

    5. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      cheers

  12. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kepa. Button.
    Van. Stones. Doherty. Wan Bissaka. Kiko Femenia.
    Salah. Hazard. Pogba. Jota.
    Higuain. Rashford. Jimenez.

    0.5 in the bank. 1 FT. What should I do...?

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Take out the Chelsea boys

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        What if United beat them and they become 31 relevant?

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Just wait and see and go on the fixture ticker give you teams with the best run in

      2. Sarriball Time
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But shouldn't I change the defence you taking Kola or someone in...?

        1. Sarriball Time
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          By taking*

    2. Sarriball Time
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Van dijk*

    3. Sarriball Time
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My plan is to replace Stones by Kola and Button by Guaita or Boruc. How's that sound...?

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kola ok 27 and 28 not 30 and 31. City defender that plays better for 28-30

  13. Dammed Utd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody watching the NBA all-star dunk contest Saturday and the game Sunday

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      is that televised in Australia by chance?

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just stream it mate who’s your NBA team

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The Bulls 😉

          1. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Bulls are trash dog

        2. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          got a link i can stream it from lad?

          1. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Sure mate you got android phone

          2. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You need a Android phone not I phone

            1. luckyflames1897
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Just download live sports plus on iPhone perfect streams

    2. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely. Basketball is my main sport. Team Giannis all the way!

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That’s what I am thinking mate who’s your team

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'm Greek so Milwaukee Bucks, haha! What about you?

          1. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He is baller dude same conference celtics fan

            1. Pierce34
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Was a big fan of the Pierce & KG era Celtics, hence my name here. I should change it to GreekFreak34 or something but people recognise me as Pierce now 😀

              Since I'm not American I don't really have a big team allegiance, I just follow my favourite players. Though I do have soft spots for the Spurs and Celtics overall as well.

              1. Dammed Utd
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Nice mate it’s good thst you follow your boy in the NBA I follow all the Boston teams check out Jalen&Jacoby on podcast if you like your nba really funny

      2. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        (though team LeBron is more stacked on paper)

        Also I'm a bit disappointed by the Dunk participants. You've got in Miami's Derrick Jones Jr. and OKC's Terrance Ferguson two players that can give the YouTube professional dunkers a run for their money, and neither of them were invited.

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I think they should let Zion from Duke enter that would be great

          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He's a beast all right - next year hopefully!

        2. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Ja morant Murray state check him out dog unbelievable dunks need to check out college hoops as well as NBA dog

          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Didn't know about him - wow, serious hops there.

            1. Dammed Utd
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Do you watch college hoops check JA morant dunks out there nasty

    3. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sixers all the way! Embiiiiiid

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Has he been selected in the all star team better watch out for Lebron and clutch sports tapping up players dog your boy might be gone

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nah, Embiid is Giannis's man. 'Team Africa' per Giannis's words.

          1. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He is cool player the Greek freak likes it in Milwaukee too be hard to stop this year the Bucks

            1. Pierce34
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              That's what I hope. The Celtics and Raptors have the playoff experience though, if I were being impartial I'd probably give them the edge over the Bucks if we get in a best of 7 series. Maybe the Sixers too because they have the most talent in their starting 5.

              1. Dammed Utd
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Play off ball is very different to regular season your right dog check out that podcast jalen&Jacoby really good if you like nba funny too it’s jalen rose from the pistons

                1. Pierce34
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Will do, cheers!

                  1. Dammed Utd
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Try watch college hoops dog big game tomorrow Kentucky at Tennessee

                  2. Dammed Utd
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    You follow the NRL dude go sharks

          2. Dammed Utd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I like that team Africa

      2. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Would love to see Giannis and Embiid in the same team - I guess the All-Star is close enough!

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I just want Giannis team to win because I hate lebron and the fakers

  14. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What strategy are players going with that have used their wildcards already? I see a flaw/disadvantage now no matter how I decide to navigate the blanks/dgws.

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Your screwed if you have used your wild card dog, you got any chips available

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I have all 3 chips. Wouldn’t say screwed! Definitely needs a lot of planning and no injuries etc!

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Your ok if you have chips available have to be free hit depend what your team is

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Choosing when to use the FH is the tough part!

            1. Dammed Utd
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Just wait till all the fa cup games are done I got my wildcard and free hit chip and don’t forgot there will be double game plays too you work it out

            2. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Most people with all chips will WC 34 and FH 32?

              1. FPL Blow-In
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I am without WC though. Only have TC, BB and FH. So do I navigate bgw31 with regular transfers between now and then or use FH will depend on the fa cup results I suppose.

                1. Kiwivillan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  I mention 34 because people with WC or not but all other chips probably similar strategy up to 34.

      2. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        “... Your screwed if you have used your wild card dog ...”. Nonsense.

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably try to build a team for the dgw 32, free hit 31, pray for 33 and bb 35

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So I still have Sane but was thinking of shipping him out closer to the deadline in case of any injuries incoming this week.

    who would you swap him out for then?

    a. Anderson
    b. Maddison
    c. ????

    9.7itb with Sane funds

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Got Robbo & Mo already mate

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You can have 3 Liverpool players unless your doubling up in defence

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My mids are;

        Son, Pogba, Mo. Sane* & Hayden

        1. Dammed Utd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Swap sane for mane zimples

  16. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kepa. Button.
    Van. Stones. Doherty. Wan Bissaka. Kiko Femenia.
    Salah. Hazard. Pogba. Jota.
    Higuain. Rashford. Jimenez.

    0.5 in the bank. 1 FT. Should I do anything or should I wait until the FA Cup fifth round...?

    1. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Take out the Chelsea boys just ask that question or wait up to you

  17. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do Kun -> Aub (C)

    Son (C) if not

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would keep KUN

    2. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Kun

    3. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers lads

      1. Dammed Utd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Load up on your pool players too lad

  18. PastaFasul
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone explain to me why players who have a knock or small injury but are expected to play next GW still have red flags?
    I had the impression that the flag color corresponded to the percentage likelihood that they would be playing next GW...as in Yellow= 75%, Orange= 50% and Red= 25%.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which players?

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What does it mean by ‘learning mode activated’ on fplstats??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1st blank GW of season. Different rules.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        So no more price changes til deadline? Thanks TM

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Possible price changes every night like normal.

  20. davidmcnamara
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Will Kun be essential after this BGW or will sterling suffice (currently own neither)?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully both. Own both

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      City have 3 games before GW28

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        City Triple GW 27? 😆

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you save transfer or get Anderson for Hazard ?

    Boruc
    Doherty AWB Van Dijk Kolasinac
    Salah Son Pogba
    Aubameyang Rashford Jimenez

    Steele Gunnarsson Bednarek Hazard

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      IF Chelsea go out of FA cup I'd look to keep Hazard.
      He may get an extra dgw if Brighton goes through OR one dgw is sure & will play everton in bgw31

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Chelsea need to go through for more than 1 DGW.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah.

    2. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save regardless. Hazard against Spurs at home screams a goal and then the next two after could be divine. I'm planning to make a transfer this week that enables Haz in 28.

  22. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Watford winning means Kiko F. needs to go from the team.
    Shame as their fixtures for both BGW's were great !!
    Hopefully Brighton will go out today 😮

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Same but do I keep him for Cardiff?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. Not this gw anyway. Transfer already done for this gw 😛
        In the future i mean.
        He can go for a Newcastle/Other team playing BGW's

    2. Numbuster
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      BTW if Watford go thru.. mean Watford DGW would be an asset? correct me if im mistaken

      1. Numbuster
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        GW31 WAT v sou - confirmed blank
        GW32 DGW MAN vs wat; WAT v sou
        GW33 WAT v ful - (if go thru will move to GW35)
        GW34 WAT v ars
        GW35 HUD v wat (its a GEM for WAT)

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yep.
          Absolutely right mate.
          But since I'm playing FH in gw32 i need to play at least 9-10 player's in gw31.
          So he will go & come back again on WC if they get another DGW.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He may cover Holebas suspension then drop out. He got injured right before Janmaat due back

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah.
              I got him few gw's ago as he's super cheap 😮
              Benched his 9 pointer though

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          WAT vs sou could be in 35.

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah.
            Just like last year.
            It was pathetic as I planned all transfer's & got fooled by FPL 😀

            Not anymore. I'm ready to Free Hit any dgw fixtures in gw 32 😉

          2. Numbuster
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            thought the BGW on 31 would move to 32?

            and for BGW33 would move to 35?

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Last year this was not the case.
              So not fixed yet

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You are right !!

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I don't see Brighton going out, I think the nasty Bookie Blokes have it correct @ 5/6

      I have been following the Championship this year and Brighton at home should have too much on this occasion.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for the information mate.
        It will be great if they go out as their fixtures as good going forward so Murray / Duffy could come in

  23. CSF150473
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    When are the double game weeks expected then?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      32 & 35

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      About a month.
      GW32 and GW35

      1. CSF150473
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Time to start planning ahead then

      2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        When will EPL announce the revised fixture dates?

  24. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:

    A. Bennett
    B. AWB

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. RichRover
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions here DZ? 1 ft, 2.7m itb

    Patricio
    vvd kola awb BALBUENA
    mane son camarasa
    laca rashford jiminez

    Mccarthy HAZARD DSILVA DIGNE

    1. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard to Salah set and forget

  26. PaladinVargas
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Ederson for the good upcoming fixtures, or replace Button>Boruc for a second playing Goalkeeper?

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

    1. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'll keep Ederson, my 2nd goalie Etheridge is good enough

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Does not Button => Boruc mean keeping Ederson as well?

      1. PaladinVargas
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It does, but perhaps the consensus was to move Ederson on and keep Button until my WC?

        1. Lucky Z
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'd keep Ederson and accept 0 points this GW. Not much difference between 0 and 1-2

  27. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Betting Boots on and after hours of study here are my English selections this weekend.

    Brighton 5/6 Mansfield 23/20 Charlton 17/20 AFC Fylde 3/4 MK Dons 5/4 Forest Green 8/13 Solihull 10/11 Kettering 8/11 Coalville 4/5 Billericay 5/6 Weymouth 8/11 Chesham 11/10 and finally an overpriced Dartford @5/2.

    My strategy will be to pull out 20x 6folds from the hat and returning teams to the hat after each 6fold has been selected.

    I Will repeat the process again for 20 x 7folds and again for 20 x 8folds.

    I will also cover the miracle 13fold acca and a permed 12fold acca in case one lets me down = 14 bet

    I might do this regularly on Friday mornings and will publish results on this thread if that's OK. 🙂 . Good Luck All!

  28. Dannywaz
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Harvey Barnes anyone?

    1. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      there was chatter about Harvey Barnes a few days ago, has died down.

      I bought him a few days ago fyiw.

  29. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Exact Cash. Yes or No ?

    Richarlison Digne Alonso --> Sterling Pereira Bednarek.(-4)

    (Btw Doing Alonso to Pereira only for next gw. The rest after gw27. have to keep a close eye on price rises though)

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good imo.

  30. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think my transfers fate totally depend on the outcome of Cheslea vs United.

    Chelsea lose and I’m tempted to keep Hazard for his run of good fixtures, no blanks plus a DGW.

    Chelsea win and I’ll be tempted to get rid of Haz to get Auba upfront.

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thing with hazard is he's not consistent. Can get a 16 pointer and go on blanking for next 3-4 gws.

      Sterling could be worth the extra 0.5 who is much more consistent and explosive as well

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Can afford both Hazard or Auba & Sterling.

        I plan to get Sterling next week for Son depending on blanks.

        I completely agree with your view on Haz. I have owned him since GW4 so I’ve experienced all that.

        Would you still sell him if they lose to United?