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FPL Question Time – How to navigate Blank Gameweek 31

Time is catching up with Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of the hugely important Blank Gameweek 31.

Our readers still have plenty of questions about how to prepare for this weekend, which has just five matches available for FPL points.

We’ve asked them to our panel, who have given us their thoughts on what transfers to make, how many hits to take, what chips to consider and how to handle the enigma that is Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea side.

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 – one of which was an overall rank of 110th in 2011/12.

Holly Shand – Founder of the popular Fantasy Football Community website and video star for Official FPL. Currently sits inside the top 5k after a 102-point Gameweek 30.

Joe – Scoutcast regular and the host of the excellent series, Meet the Manager. Joe is a fine manager in his own right, boasting a best-ever overall FPL rank of 840th in 2013/14 and having six other top 10k finishes to his name.

Question 1 – Chief

AJ: With so many teams following a similar template for Blank Gameweek 31, do you see it as a good chance to identify some differentials and take risks? Which differentials are you looking at?

Chief: “With Blank Gameweek 31 only consisting of five matches, I would argue that by aiming to field the best possible XI available without taking any hits that can act as a differential tactic and easily boost your overall rank.

“The fact is that not a lot of FPL managers will use their Free Hit this weekend as they may have already used it or instead wish to deploy it during Double Gameweek 32 or Blank Gameweek 33.

“That means many will have to succumb to -4s or -8s in Blank Gameweek 31 and even then they may struggle to field as many as nine players.

“But in terms of potential differential players, look no further than the West Ham defence, in particular, Angelo Ogbonna and Issa Diop.

“They host a shambolic Huddersfield team this weekend that has only scored eight goals in 14 away games which bodes well for the Hammers.

“But if you’re concerned about West Ham’s lack of clean sheets themselves and have more cash to spend, then Burnley’s Ashley Barnes could be the answer.

“He’s netted five goals in his last seven league games and it’s surprising that he’s still owned by less than 5% of FPL managers. He’s probably the standout pick in terms of the most in-form low-owned player for Blank Gameweek 31.”

Question 2 – Holly

Tom R: Just two big teams playing this weekend in Liverpool and Chelsea with the majority of managers tripling up on players. Chelsea seem weak in defence so doubling up in the Liverpool defence looks like a good shout, but is it worth the risk of only having one of Salah or Mane?

Holly: “I currently have two Liverpool defenders and Salah, so I’m not in the position to have both Salah and Mané.”

“If you are on a Free Hit, I’d say owning Salah, Mané and a defender is the way to go.”

“I wouldn’t sell a Liverpool defender in order to get the midfield double-up though – it’s very team specific this one.”

“The temptation to triple-up on Chelsea given their premium status is understandable.”

“However, a trip to Goodison Park is unpredictable. The reverse fixture ended 0-0, Hazard and a defender is perhaps the most you’d want. I actually prefer West Ham for a clean sheet over Chelsea.”

Question 3 – Joe

ITTOTONIC: When are you planning to use your Triple Captain chip?

Joe: “With a Free Hit planned in Double Gameweek 32 and the Bench Boost arguably a more potent chip for Double Gameweek 35, I’m likely to play my Triple Captaincy during a single Gameweek.

“Four fixtures look particularly appealing, where a player with strong captaincy potential faces a whipping boy backline.

“The first is this coming Gameweek when Liverpool travel to Fulham. With 68 goals conceded and only two clean sheets, Scott Parker’s troops are in a class of their own in terms of sheer awfulness.

“One of Sadio Mané or Mohamed Salah looks well placed to prosper. But the question of which one leads me to swerve using the chip this time around. With only three of his 16 league goals coming on his travels, Mané comes with a strong caveat, in spite of his brace away to Bayern Munich midweek.

“So too Mohamed Salah, who is in poor form by his standards with only an assist in his last four run outs. I have no doubt Liverpool will hammer Fulham but it is hard to tell who will do the damage.

“Gameweek 36, when Mané and Salah take far stronger home form into battle against another whipping boy, Huddersfield, could be a better bet.

“I’m pencilling this one to Triple Captain one of this Liverpool pair, with Salah getting the nod if I see an improvement in form. The Terriers’ 5-0 away loss to Chelsea and a 6-1 hammering at the Etihad certainly whet my appetite for using this chip then. Progress in the Champions League though may scupper this plan, as the first legs of the semi-finals take place only a few days later, on 30 April and 1 May.

“Should Liverpool progress in Europe I’ll then be turning my attention to Manchester United and hoping the Red Devils fail to make the semi-finals.

“One of Paul Pogba or Romelu Lukaku looks ideal Triple Captain candidates when Huddersfield and Cardiff drop by in Gameweek 37 and 38 respectively. But with a Champions League semi-final sandwiched between the two, I could be put off if they prevail in the quarter-finals.

“As the UK government is currently finding out with Brexit, it can be costly to run down the clock on something as important as the Triple Captain chip, and I’m not keen on being forced into a maverick eleventh-hour ‘no-deal’ selection in Gameweek 38.

“I’m a big fan of Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, but not enough to triple captain him when Arsenal visit on the final day of the season.”

Question 4 – Holly

KWYAP123: How many hits would you consider using to field a full team in Blank Gameweek 31 if you’re Free Hitting in Gameweek 32?

Holly: “I’m also using the Free Hit in Gameweek 32 strategy, so I too am building a team for Blank Gameweeks 31 and 33.

At present, I can get to nine players in each of these with free transfers (barring injuries, rotation and suspension).

“Thankfully, we should have a good idea whether Watford v Fulham or Newcastle v Crystal Palace will go ahead in Blank Gameweek 33 around the Blank Gameweek 31 deadline.

“If Newcastle get to play in Blank Gameweek 33 as well as 31, this increases the appeal of their options, meaning a hit for one of their players this weekend carries less risk.

“Ultimately it depends on the player you are thinking of taking a hit to sign, as some are more worth it than others.

“Personally, I can get to a full XI in Blank Gameweek 33 without hits so taking one for a fringe Blank Gameweek 31 player would carry more risk, although taking a -4 and having a potential player in reserve could be advantageous.

“Try to prioritise attacking players for this weekend, including those from Liverpool and Bournemouth as well as Eden Hazard.

“A -12 or more may be a risk too far, but ultimately depends on your rank, how you’re set up for Blank Gameweek 33 and your aims for the season.”

Question 5 – Joe

Toby: Which are the best Chelsea options for his week, are you keen on defenders or is it a straight shootout between Hazard and Higuaín?

Joe: “When it comes to Liverpool’s chances of scoring a hatful against Fulham I’m brimming with confidence. An attacking double up looks key for this game.

“However, the same cannot be said of Chelsea for their trip to Everton. This leads me to think two defenders, Cesar Azpilicueta and David Luiz, and only one of Eden Hazard or Gonzalo Higuain, is the ideal coverage.

“So why am I so keen on Chelsea defenders for Gameweek 31?

“Over their last four home matches, Everton have fired off the lowest number of shots and had the lowest number of big chances of any team over that time frame in front of their own fans. In addition, their total of three goals over that period at home is the third worst in the league, with only Brighton and Huddersfield scoring fewer.

“On a previous Scoutcast I mentioned the power of doubling-up and also keeping an eye on what other managers don’t want to do, to look for differentials. In all the Free Hit Gameweek 31 teams I’ve seen not one has a double Chelsea defence, which is odd considering Everton’s weak attack at home. Pairing David and ‘Dave’ looks to create a potentially powerful differential for this Gameweek, as well as Gameweek 33 when they host West Ham.

“Also, both Luiz and Azpilicueta offer multiple points routes, should the Toffees upset the form book and score. Between them, they have racked up two goals, seven assists and 24 bonus points – not bad for a combined outlay of 12.2.

“I do back fielding one Chelsea attacker though in Gameweek 31. With five goals conceded and only Fulham shipping more close-range efforts over their last quartet of home matches, the Everton defence is looking porous at Goodison Park.

“Hazard looks better than Higuain for three reasons.

“One, is the Belgian’s range of points, with 12 chances and as many shots over his last four road trips. Penalties too are also in his favour.

“The third factor is that Higuain faces a far greater battle for our attention, for one of only three forward spots.

“Quite simply, I think there are better options from other teams up front. The strong home form of Callum Wilson and Ashley Barnes, who take on Newcastle and Leicester respectively, on the back of three goals in their last four home encounters, give them the edge.

“I also prefer Jamie Vardy to Higuain this week, with the Foxes talisman scoring four times in as many games, while the Chelsea frontman has only mustered one over that time.”

476 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ronpateluk
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Only 6 players playing 🙁

    Boruc
    TAA Robbo
    Salah Richarlison Barnes

    Button
    Schar Bennet Bednarek
    Sterling Pogba
    Rash Jimi Kun

    1) FH
    2) Keep the DGW players for 32 whilst doing a -8 to get 3 more playing players in?

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I'm in a similar boat. 'm leaning towards a FH 31 personally.

      1. ronpateluk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Part of me feels like it's a waste of a chip. Not like there are loads of attractive fixtures. Already have 3 pool.

        If I did 2) I'd get in Haz, Vard and 1 Born player.

        1. Naboo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          I'd go 2. Jimi > Wilson/Arnie being one of the key moves imo

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Take a couple of hits

    3. boredjames
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Free hit that and triple captain sterling next week if he gets a double

  2. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Which combo will score more GW31 & 33?

    A) Mane & Kepa & Fraser (8 players in GW31) (-4)

    Or

    B) Wilson & Allison & Fraser & Maddison (9 players in GW31) (-4)

    Or

    C) Mane & Boruc & Brooks & Rondon (9 players in GW31) (-8)

  3. Supersonic Marv'
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Only going to have 7 players for 31 without a hit. Does this make a free hit in 31 a better tactic than in 32 or should I go for hits to make a decent 31 team?

    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I think 8 or 9 players is fine considering everyone always ends up with 2-5 players scoring 1 or 2 anyway

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        So you would save the FH for 32?

    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I’m on 8 players even after a -8

      Think I’m Free hitting

    3. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Lots of hits being taken this week join the club

  4. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    think I'm set, any thoughts?

    Heaton (Hart)
    Robbo Alonso Azpi
    Salah Mane Haz Antonio Fraser
    Arnie Wilson

    (Cresswell Daniels Crouch)

    1. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Nice, is this FH or transfers?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        FH

    2. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I think a starting WHU def is a must but apart from that looks good

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        I'm pretty much expecting Cresswell to come in for Alonso, but worth a punt

    3. M00N
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Alonso, Antonio, Arnie are doubtful for me even Fraser. I'd swap out for more sure starters.

    4. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Antonio? Is he meant to start?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        hope so, not guaranteed at all

    5. cpo001
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Alonso?! This isn't GW5! Get him out.

  5. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Current Team: TAA, Robertson, Salah, Anderson, King (5)
    I have 2 FT left
    Players not playing: Son, Sterling, Jiminez, Doherty, Ederson, AWB, Rashford, Hamer.

    Thinking of these transfers:
    Hamer-> Boruc,
    Doherty -> Rice
    Jiminez - Barnes/Arnie/ Wilson

    Thats a -4 and fields me 8 players.

    Thoughts, any chnages, or FH?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      forget about another def. spend the trades on attackers.

      Sell Sterling & Son

      1. jaywills
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        I want son/sterling for GW33, i'd have to take hits to get them back on top of the hits this week

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          wc2? FH?

          1. jaywills
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Going to FH32.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Wc2 gone? FH 3x ManC back in for 32.

              1. jaywills
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 14 days ago

                No, Still have WC2 (plan on using in GW33/34)
                So thinking of doing
                Hamer - Boruc,
                Doherty - Luiz,
                Son - Brooks
                Jiminez - Vardy

                -8 hit there, fields 9 players
                Thoughts?

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 14 days ago

                  You gonna want Jim next week for their double. Do you want Doh? Consider TV lost. I honestly won't do a trade on a keeper. He will sit on your bench next week anyway.

                  Lose Sterling. FH him in next week. maybe set up your team so that sterling in is possible with 1 FT in 33?

                  1. jaywills
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 14 days ago

                    Yes, but am thinking of using the Free hit Chip in Gw32 (so can get Jiminez, Doherty Back)
                    Surely Hamer to Boruc is a good move since Boruc will play and could even keep a cleany?

                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 14 days ago

                      you can get Jim and Doh back, but at the latest prices. How much did you pay for them? I lost 0.9m last week when I sold Pogba & Jimenez!

                      1. jaywills
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 14 days ago

                        Got you, sorry. Bought Doherty at 5.1 (now 5.4) and Jimi at 6.7 (now 6.8)
                        Is it still worth it?

                      2. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 14 days ago

                        ah, not a big loss. sell...go with your gut.

                      3. jaywills
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 14 days ago

                        Ok, so to confirm:
                        Doherty -> Luiz,
                        Son-> Brooks
                        Jimi -> Vardy
                        Hamer - Boruc
                        (-8 points)
                        Or could forget about the GK transfer and reduce that to -4?
                        What would you do, then Il let you get on with your day thanks so much for your help

        2. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          i'd take Christina's advice

      2. jaywills
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Got you, so I could do:
        Hamer -> Boruc
        Son-> Brooks/Barnes
        Jimi -> Vardy

      3. clodhopper
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        This

        1. jaywills
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          thanks man, what about taking out doherty for luiz for a -4?

  6. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    No Lascelles is great news for the Bournemouth attack. He's is an important player for Newcastle.

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Schar out too!

  7. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Azpi or Luiz?
    10 votes to decide

    1. Totally Hammered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Azpi

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      luiz

    3. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Luiz + cash in the bank.

    4. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Luiz

  8. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    ok, 1 FT used. No hits. 11 players(hopefully)

    FH still available

    Who needs help....

    1. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Me, im up above! Thanks.

    2. Totally Hammered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Me... I’ve got 10 playing but 1 being Billing.. do I take a -4 to bring in Fraser to join Wilson (keeping 10 playing) or take out Kamara and bring in King or Ash Barnes for a -4 and have 11.... thoughts?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        bring fraser - you can use him in 33 as well

        1. Totally Hammered
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Cheers I think thats the way I’m swaying...

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      You

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        fix your rank...

    4. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      me, taken 1 hit(-4) and fielding the following 10

      fab
      robbo - luiz - X
      salah - mane - hazard - barnes
      vardy - rondon - chicharito

      would you take another -8 to field a full xi or leave it as is?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        leave

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          cheers

    5. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Share the team then...

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Hamer
        TAA Pereirra Tarkowski WannaB Doherty
        Fraser Brooks Salah Mane
        Kamara Sutra

        Fabianki Vardy Hazard Barnes

        1. Pras (FPL)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          I’d bench Fraser instead of Haz.. need more Sat players on bench!

          Otherwise gtg mate - nice team and nicely planned!

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            x

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Me!
      I have 11 (hopefully) playing including TAA and Higuain after -4.

      One of those is Pereira who is unlikely do anything more than appearance points. Is it worth getting in Fraser for Pogba for another -4 and bench Pereira as security?

      I think the maths is:
      Fraser - Pereira’s points (as benched) - 0.4m TV = more than 4 points over 2 weeks?...

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        nah, leave it

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Prob sensible. Fraser better not explode!!

    7. M00N
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      What would you recommend here

      1ft 0.8m ITB

      Guaita | Button
      Robbo | Digne | Lindelöf | Bennett | AWB
      Salah | Mane (c) | Hazard | Brooks | Pogba
      Vardy | Barnes | Jimenez

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        get Fab in

        1. M00N
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Cheers. Thinking of going Rice instead. Guaita could play 33.

    8. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      If you had Higuain would you take a hit to get in Wilson?

      1. clodhopper
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Only if deffo not playing

      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        I would be very very tempted. Do you have Fraser?

  9. gonzalocampos
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Decided to go w a 3-3-3 for a -4 (I punt King last week thinking Wilson was out). Any comments?

    Fabianski
    Arnold - Robbo (VC) - Pereira
    Hazard - Salah (C) - Madisson
    Vardy - Arnautovic - King

    Button - Pogba - Wan-B - Doherty - Holjberg

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Very nice!

  10. M00N
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Anyone leaving money/space for Arsenal or even Spurs players for GW33? Lacazette, Auba, or Kane look good differentials for that week.

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Not getting rid of Kolasinac or Lacazette, meaning I’ll have 13 for BGW33 as things stand & quite possibly 14 (AWB) if Palace go out to Watford

      1. M00N
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        I like the idea of captaining Kane GW33, but I've no way of getting him in. The idea is to get Lacazette in by not wasting Pogba money this week on useless midfielders.

  11. Hands Guber
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Right, that's settled, I'm going Wilson (TC) this week over Mane and Salah. I'm 200k ranked, nothing much to lose except my silly obsession with OR.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Why not Mane ??

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Hope it works out! Good Luck!

  12. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    What's the best option for the blanks??

    A. Brooks & Vardy
    B. Fraser & Wilson

  13. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    A bit torn here:

    A) Sterling --> Hazard (field 10 players)

    B) Pogba + Success --> Fraser + Wilson (11 players and -4)

    Thanks

  14. Naboo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Fabianksi
    Robbo Diop
    Salah (TC) Mane Hazard Barnes
    Higuain Wilson Rondon

    This cost me -12. Depressing but all set now.

    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      TC to offset the hits hopefully

    2. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Gl with the TC

  15. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    A) Sterling -> Hazard. Salah (c)
    B) Sterling TAA -> DLuiz Mane (c) (-4)

    A seems more sensible but Hazard has really destroyed my season so far...

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Why would you sell TAA?

      1. AnfieldLad
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Have triple Liverpool and want Mané (c). Could sell Robbo

  16. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Fabianski
    TAA, Pereira, Schindler, AWB*
    Salah, Hazard, Mane, Brooks
    Vardy, Rondon

    Button*, Jimenez*, Pogba*, Doherty*

    Hey folks,

    With the above team, need a few transfer to field 11. Plan to FH32 and WC 34. Would you:

    A) Jimenez > Wilson (would lose loads of value)
    B) AWB > Rice
    C) Doherty > Luiz
    D) 2 of the above for a -4

  17. wijohnson85
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    If I choose a team and play my free hit tonight, can I still tweak it in the morning? I.e like when you play the wildcard

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      yep

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Yeah

  18. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    What's the best option for gw 31 and 33??

    A. Brooks & Vardy
    B. Fraser & Wilson

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Bournemouth at home so B for me

  19. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Not really happy with my team but managed only a -4 to get a full playing 11

    Boruc
    Daniels, Digne, TAA
    Mane, Salah (c), FAnderson, Richarlson, Hazard
    Rondon, Vardy

    Non playing bench

    Good luck all

    1. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I would be happy with that team. Only missing bou attack and whu defense

  20. MFDoom
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Using FH this week as I only have 6/7 players. Still have WC to use later anyway. How does this look? Any changes?

    Fabianksi
    Robertson-Rice-Ogbonna
    Salah-Mane-Hazard-Fraser
    Barnes-Vardy-Wilsom

    Stekelenburg-Brooks-Pereira-Digne

    No idea who I'll captain yet

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      It's going to be a killer when HUD puts one past that terrible WHU defense, double up at most only.

      EVE have been struggling, can see CHE having a good chance to keep it clean, Emerson tipped to play, but on a FH, you could go for Azpil/Luiz/Kepa. BOU also strong at home, maybe include Ake, has goal threat and BP potential.

      1. MFDoom
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah, was going back and forth on the risk of having to rely on a WHU clean sheet. Was a big gamble, but I've taken your advice, spread my bets and brought in Azpil. Hope for 2 clean sheets now. Cheers

  21. jpb333
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Apologies in advance for what’s probably a stupid question - Once you activate FH chip can you go on to make unlimited transfers? Just wondering if it’s worth activating tomorrow to guard against being priced out from any players i might want that could rise before the next deadline. thanks

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Unlimited transfers

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      yep but be careful messing around with "drafts" of teams & saving in error... if you sell an original player from your team you'd have to "buy back" at current cost if you wanted him again pre deadline

    3. jpb333
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      cheers. yeah i get the heegeebees playing around with the transfers. feel relieved each time i press reset!

      So it seems wise to activate a first draft tomorrow, making sure not to take out anyone with value tied up?

  22. S9PKE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    When do we find out GW33 games such as New etc? Is it before GW31 deadline?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      after it

      1. S9PKE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Damn

    2. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Wat-Cry game will be almost finished before deadline, they're starting at 12:15, in case of a commanding lead one of the side we're be able to tell which fixture will be on in gw33

  23. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    People who play fh32 need to realize taking a -8 now can easily pay off for gw31 and gw33

    a -8 for two gws were the players you are selling wont feature at all looks fine to me. Thoughts?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      agreed

      question for you... would you take a -4 on Foster for 31. He might have a game in 33... I'm leaning no as I may not be spreading that hit really

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        hmm someone like boruc could pay off the hit. id risk it

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          damn it... you were meant to agree with me 🙂

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      True. But still prefer hits for attack minded players rather than a gk or defender

  24. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Fab button
    TAA Danilo AWB Kolasinac Bennett
    Salah mane Pogba Hayden Antonio
    Aguero higuain Jimenez

    2 FT 0.1 ITB

    Aguero Danilo Bennett
    To
    Vardy Azpili Ake/Digne/Rice/any defender up to 5.7? (-4)

  25. Fletch365
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Apologies for report but:

    Currently got 9 playing and on -4!

    Fab
    Robbo Pereira Schar*
    Hazard Salah F.Anderson Pogba*
    Rondon Wilson Vardy

    What would you do:

    A - Schar to VVD (-4)
    B - Pogba to Mane (-4)
    C - Neither

    1. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Get mane

  26. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Gotta work out if this is worth it for a final -4

    Valery can become any defender. Considering a chelsea one. For -4.

    I’d then have 11 for this week and 33.

    However... if I don’t do the move I’ll have 10 this week and probably 12 for 33 before I even use my FT as Lascelles has a 50/50 shot at a game and Valery has liverpool away.

    So I guess it’s not worth it

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I don't think that's worth it

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Thank you

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I'm counting on Everton to destroy Chelsea CS.
      So I'd not do that 🙂

  27. Pep Pig
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    The 3-3-3 formation seems quite popular this week 😀
    I line up with:
    Schmeichel
    Robbo Ake Digne
    Hazard Salah (C) Brooks
    Wilson Arnie Vardy

    Good luck all

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      GL Buddy 🙂

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        You too champ

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      None
      Taa robbo pereira
      Salah (c) brooks fraser hazard
      Wilson vardy

      Now thats a genuine 3-3-3 :p

      Good luck!

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Sorry. Looks like a have to go to school again. Math fail...

  28. TheWizz
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    I have 8 active players for 31:
    Allison
    TTA - Diop - Pereira
    Salah - Barnes - Brooks
    Barnes

    I have one FT left, but thinking of letting it go till next round and buying one more ManU player for the DGW?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      guessing FH & WC2 used?

      1. TheWizz
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        WC2 used, yes. But having 8 players ready for this gameweek, i reckon the FH is of better use another weekend to maximize return from DGW?

  29. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    Is Snodgrass to Hazard this week for a -4 a silly move? Already have 12 players

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I wouldn't

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      If u have over 11 players leave it u will be ahead already because of the amount of people taking hits

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      I wouldnt. If snoddy plays vs HUD he can deliver

  30. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    How’s she looking with FH?

    Fab
    Rice Luiz Robbo
    Mane Salah Fraser Hazard
    Arnie Vardy Wilson

    Boruc Tarkowski Lejeune McNeil

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Beautiful
      Have you given a thought about going Triple pool attack with Bobby & some other defender ??
      Suggestion 🙂

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Yes of course

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Like mine