Scout Notes

Maddison stars for 10-man Leicester in win at Burnley

A selection of Burnley and Leicester players have made a case for inclusion in Fantasy Premier League squads despite a lack of any Double Gameweeks.

While very few of the popular options from either side lived up to their billing in Blank Gameweek 31, there were still some standout performers.

We’ve assessed their assets in this latest Scout Notes article.

Burnley 1-2 Leicester City

Goals: Dwight McNeil (£4.4m) | James Maddison (£6.8m), Wes Morgan (£4.5m)

Assists: Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) | Youri Tielemans (£6.0m)

The form of popular Blank Gameweek 31 forward Ashley Barnes (£5.7m) seems to have dropped off in the last few matches, much to the disappointment of those who signed him for Burnley’s defeat to Leicester. In the last four matches, the Burnley forward has recorded inferior totals for goal attempts, shots in the box, efforts on target and expected goals (xG) compared to the four before that. However, there were still a few positives from Barnes’ performance as no Burnley player created more chances than him in Blank Gameweek 31. Furthermore, he was top of any player in the match for touches inside the penalty box.

“When a team goes down to 10 men so early it can feel strange unless you get a grip of the game straight away, and we didn’t. In the second half we corrected things and had a lot of the play, but those quality moments that you need to win a game weren’t close enough. You have to have that moment of truth and clarity. I will say it’s not easy to break down a team that set up 4-4-1.” – Sean Dyche

Either way, the upcoming circumstances will probably see Barnes owners cash him in for Double Gameweek options in the next few days, with Free Hit and second Wildcard season upon us. Forward options such as Marcus Rashford (£7.6m), Raúl Jiménez (£6.8m), Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) and Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m) have already had two matches confirmed in Gameweek 32, while Glenn Murray (£6.3m) and Troy Deeney (£5.9m) are expected to have the same soon.

Chris Wood (£6.2m) looks even less of an option than Barnes still. He has now blanked for the last four matches in a row and continues to be the forward Sean Dyche prefers to replace. This was the third match in a row that the New Zealand international made way for Peter Crouch (£4.5m).

Dwight McNeil (£4.4m) should remain on the radar of Fantasy managers after fifth midfielders though. The youngster continues to hold down his place in the Burnley team, making his 12th consecutive start on the left-wing against Leicester and scored a second goal of the season. In fact, no player had more shots than McNeil at Turf Moor on Saturday, who was also top for efforts inside the penalty area too. While the Clarets have no Double Gameweeks between now and the end of the season, they still have Wolves (home), Bournemouth (away) and Cardiff (home) as their next three opponents. There are few midfielders priced at £4.5m or under with as much goal threat as McNeil so he could still form part of Free Hit squads in Double Gameweek 32, while he could be a shrewd option to start in Blank Gameweek 33.

The 19-year-old’s place in the team was also strengthened by the fact that Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.5m) is now back in the starting line-up on the opposite flank to him, rather than instead of him. The Icelandic international has made a phased return from injury over the last few months earning just his second start since Gameweek 24 against Leicester. It was Jeff Hendrick (£5.2m), recently shifted out wide, who made way. Gudmundsson continued to re-establish himself as the set-piece taker for Burnley but still shared such duties with Ashley Westwood (£4.6m), as he was substituted in the 78th minute.

It is hard to fully assess Leicester’s prospects moving forward after this match as the odds were stacked against them from the fourth minute. That was when Harry Maguire (£5.4m) was sent off for bringing down Gudmundsson as the last man. The England centre-back is now banned for one Premier League match, which means he will miss the Gameweek 32 meeting with Bournemouth and return for the trip to Huddersfield in Gameweek 33.

“I think (the referee) made the right call, as much as it goes against us. We can deal with it better. Harry is obviously disappointed, but he was happy for his team-mates. He is a really good guy and what I love about Harry is he has come through levels so he knows the other side of football, playing in the lower leagues and coming through. He is a big talent but he knows he still has a lot to work on and improve on. It was just one of those unfortunate incidents in a game.” – Brendan Rodgers

His dismissal forced Brendan Rodgers to shift from a 4-1-4-1 formation to a 4-4-1. Demarai Gray (£5.4m) was the unfortunate individual who drew the short straw and was replaced after just five minutes. The winger had been named in the starting line-up for the second match in a row as he continues to try and re-establish himself in the Leicester side.

Wes Morgan (£4.5m) was the natural replacement at the heart of the defence, where he sat alongside Jonny Evans (£4.8m) for the remainder of the game. He is likely to fill in for Maguire against Bournemouth next time out, although Rodgers has been singing the praises of Caglar Söyüncü (£4.9m), who could feature.

“(Söyüncü) has done very well in training. There has been stability with the two centre-halves Harry and Jonny, but it gives us a chance to look at it for the next game.” – Brendan Rodgers

James Maddison (£6.8m) was the key man for the Foxes in their win as he alleviated pressure on his side in the first half with an excellent free-kick. The midfielder reminded Fantasy managers what he is capable of in dead-ball situations, becoming the first ever Leicester player to score two direct free-kicks in a Premier League campaign. Not surprisingly, Maddison was also the top creator for Leicester at Burnley, recording more shots on target than any of his colleagues too. Even with no Double Gameweek coming up, matches against Bournemouth (home) and Huddersfield (away) in the next two Gameweeks bode well for the former Norwich man. Only one player has played more key passes than Maddison in their last four matches.

“That’s his strength, his technique. Whether it is a through-ball for Jamie Vardy or a free-kick, and it is not by accident. He works very hard at that and he got his reward today. He’s a good boy and knows where he is at. He knows he is going the right way. He is a wonderful talent and will get better and better.” – Brendan Rodgers

The circumstances of the match are largely what led to a blank for Jamie Vardy (£9.1m). Thanks to Leicester playing with 10 men for the majority of the afternoon, their star striker was below his usual level of performance, through no fault of his own. In the four matches prior to Blank Gameweek 31, Vardy was averaging 4.8 penalty box touches per game, 2.5 shots, 2.3 in the box and one on target. Against Burnley, it was three touches in the box two shots, one in the box and one on target.

The same was the case for Harvey Barnes (£5.5m) who also blanked at Turf Moor. Compared to an average of 8.25 penalty box touches, 4.5 shots, three in the box and 0.5 on target between Gameweeks 27 and 30, in Lancashire, the former West Bromwich Albion loanee recorded four penalty box touches, two shots, one in the box and none on target.

Youri Tielemans (£6.0m) continues to go from strength-to-strength since joining Leicester on loan. It was the Belgian who provided the assist for Morgan’s dramatic winner, taking his goal involvements for the Foxes to four in six Premier League appearances. The local press were also impressed with his stamina levels at Burnley given the extra running that was required with the man disadvantage. With Vicente Iborra and Adrien Silva reportedly taking time to adapt to the energy levels required of central midfielders in the English top flight, Tielemans has also taken time to regularly complete matches. Further solidifying his place in Rodgers’ good books, he registered a second 90-minute outing since arriving, spending the last 15 minutes marking marauding full-back Charlie Taylor (£4.4m).

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Heaton; Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Bardsley; McNeil (Vydra 90+1′), Cork, Westwood, Gudmundsson (Brady 79′); Barnes, Wood (Crouch 70′).

Leicester City XI (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Maguire, Evans, R Pereira; Ndidi; Barnes (Mendy 77′), Maddison (Fuchs 64′), Tielemans, D Gray (Morgan 6′); Vardy.

1,220 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Bednarek a better option than Valery?

    In terms of nailedness i mean.

    1. the german
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      No dgw in think for Soton.

    2. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I'd say both are equally nailed

    3. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I feel like Valery has slightly more goal threat but tbf there's probably nothing in it.

  2. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    One of the negative things about FH this week is we will have to pay extra for likes of Sterling/Kun etc. on WC34

    Not really an issue for those with high team value but it might get tricky for low value teams like mine 😮

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      They might drop in 33.

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Southampton, Watford and Brighton will offer value picks for WC34 so you should be able to get in Kun, Sterling and another big hitter regardless

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        I think I prefer better single game week players than too many of those guys with doubles

        1. LSK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Fair enough. I'm bench boosting in 35 and I think those guys are ideal for that, but I understand they're perfectly capable of disappointing.

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            They will be ok as bench fodder though for a boost, for sure 🙂

        2. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          no chance

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Double gameweek fever & madness is real .... and we never seem to learn or remember our lessons of yesteryear 🙂

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I also thought about it.
      But I'd want both Kun & Raz + Pogba too.

      So gw 33 would have been worse. I am going to sell Salah on WC to fund for those three so waiting till Southampton fixture is over.

  3. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Look at that bench!!.....would you change anything with this lot?

    Ederson
    Schlupp (or AWB) Lindelof Luiz
    Sterling Pogba Hazard Son
    Aguero Rashford zaha (or Batsyuashi)

    Norris Dunk Simpson Dendonker

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Good team. Don't worry about the bench, if anything it's too good. I'd downgrade Dunk to a 3.8

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers....where would you spend the 0.6?

        1. LSK
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Well, I assume if it's 0.6 with Zaha then it's 1m with Bats. So I would have Bats and see if I can improve the defence with the extra million, e.g. I prefer PVA to Schlupp, but that's personal preference. You could also get Azpi for Luiz. I guess you can't do anything major actually, but it's worth having a play around with the extra million and see if you like anything better.

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Think dunk is fine as i dont think the extra money could be used anywhere else

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Nice team 🙂

    3. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Potentially the same team except I have Azpi & Alli instead of Lindelof & Son.

      Good luck pal.

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      United defender and Spurs attackers with the set of fixtures does not appeal to me. Kepa if double in goal, Laporte for Lindelof, That Palace guy that takes pen for Son and then PVA for Sclupp.

  4. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    FH active.
    Currently have 3 City- Aguero, Sterling, Ederson
    3 Chelsea- Hazard, Higuain, Azpi
    3 Man U- Rashford, Pogba, Lindelof

    JWP, AWB my other two players. Valery first on the bench.
    Should I try to have on Spurs at least? Any other player I should get?
    Thanks.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Think this is the template for FH'ers. Not bad .

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        But still I think Higuain can be replaced by some other striker like Zaha/Jimi . But don't think any other place needs any changes

        1. Live Lad
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Yep. Thinking about that too. Zaha in place of Higuain and upgrade elsewhere. Or Murray?
          Higuain to Murray
          JWP to Son?

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Don't fancy son. Out of form . Haa gone 4 or 5 matches without scoring ?

            1. Live Lad
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 12 days ago

              Yep. S'ton's fixtures are not bad. JWP is in form.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Too many eggs in the same basket ?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Twice 😉

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Thrice

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Spurs fixtures aren't that promising though

  5. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Just waiting for official announcement. Will go with this team. 0 ITB

    How does it look to you?

    Kepa
    Luiz Lindelof laporte awb
    Pogba sterling(vc) deulofeu
    Kane(c) Aguero Vardy

    3.9 mariappa 4.2 4.2

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Looks good mate. TC ??

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        I wish 😀

        But can't use two chips in a Gameweek so have to settle with only double points

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          FH then.
          Cool. I prefer Schlupp over awb

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Am i missing something for schlupp? Or is it due to oop he is being mentioned?

            Doesn't Awb gets bonus if palace keep a cs?

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 12 days ago

              Plays on LM position so higher chance of attacking return

              1. The Overthinker
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 12 days ago

                Okay . Will try to fit him in

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      kane c? what? why

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Why not ?
        When people can TC out of form Salah, why can't I captain someone who is in pretty decent form and is sure to play 170+ minutes.

        Also gives me a differential captain

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          why not captain deulo for a zany differential? or awb?

          just pick the guy who is most likely to get the most points

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Ha ! So I feel Kane is the guy who'll get the most points

            1. Regin
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 12 days ago

              madness to captain kane ahead of kun or hazard or sterling or even ederson

    3. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      What time is the announcement?

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I like some of them, Deul could be a nice diff but Gracia could put a dent on his appeal by doing his tricks again, Vardy even with just one game but a very good one, and i like Kepa if they get another game. Liverpool away is as hard a match you can get and Palace away form mixed with how Palace set up for away matches makes that match harder than it seems. Spurs struggles against Palace recently. Captaining a player in that set up of fixtures when Kun have Fulham and Cardiff that´s a bold move to gi Kane. For me you´ll be relying on Spurs getting pens. Last four matches between Spurs and Palace have ended with 1-0. London derby, Palace tends to cause them a bit of trouble.

  6. Canary_Kid
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    FH last week:
    Guita (Ryan)
    Luiz AWB Bednarek (TAA Robbo)
    Sterling Haz Pogba Deulofeu (Camarasa)
    Kun Higuain Zaha
    -4
    How's it look?

    1. Canary_Kid
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Triple captain Aguero or Sterling.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Awesome team for non FH mate.
      I'd start Ryan over Guiata though

      1. Canary_Kid
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        cheers, was thinking that but huddersfield + spurs is surely more clean sheet potential than southampton + chelsea

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Cool.
          GL

          1. Canary_Kid
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            you too

  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Think I am happy enough with this to leave it alone for about 10 days.
    Any thoughts to improve it please?

    Ederson

    Luiz Rudiger Lindleof

    Sterling Hazard Pogba Son Milli

    Kun Rashford

    Speroni Crouch Simpson Connolly

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Solid team mate.
      Defense is nice too. Unlike many team's i see here

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      not sold on double CHE defence but nice team

  8. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Morning guy's,
    I think i like this combination. Please comment on it.

    Ryan/Guiata/Gunn
    Luiz Schlupp Duffy
    Sterling Hazard Pogba Bilva
    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    Valery,Romeu

    Do you like it ??

    I can do
    Rashford+Ryan/Guiata >> Jimenez + Kepa

    Worth it ?? Do we think Jimenez starts both matches. Wolves are also fighting for 7 th spot in PL so
    ..

    Thank you

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I would leave it as it is

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Thank you 🙂

    2. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Damn you must have big SV. I have jiminez in place of rashford, guieta/boruc combo and still struggling to get the team. Most of others are similar

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Not that great imo
        104.3 i think
        Cheers mate

    3. Canary_Kid
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I'd go Jimi and Kepa tbh

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Very enticing option imo.

        Jimenez van start both of the matches too. Just not sure about his minutes atm.
        Yesterday i read a nice post from Maximum Op. B. Here about Wolves can finish 7th in the league so they might not want to rotate too much

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          It's a HT

        2. Canary_Kid
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          agree, and jimi has got to be thw least prone to rotation in that wolves team

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Yep
            Nice to see someone thinking similar 🙂
            Cheers mate

        3. Klein
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          You think finishing 7th is gonna be in their priority? It dosnt qualify as any milestone though.

    4. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Sit back and relax

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers mate 🙂

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Bilva to Milli can probably give you Ederson?
      Bilva looks great and course he might haul and he looks so good but not delivery the bread recently.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers mate.
        Actually he's my differential pick and I'm keeping him for sure. Everyone will have Raz & kun so to get some advantage.

        Also he's playing on RW atm + Fulham & Cardiff fixtures. I think I'll never get a chance again to play 3 city attackers against such plum opponents.

        What do you think about Jimenez/Rashford Choice ??

    6. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      nice, Im also thinking three City attackers is the way to go! Dont know if its worth bothering with BHA assets myself though

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers buddy 🙂

        Actually i lack ££ to get better defender than Duffy.

        Keeper won't be Ryan though.

        What do you think about Rashford & Jimenez Choice ??
        Going for Jimenez can allow me to get Kepa as keeper

  9. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Hi, anyone choose Higuain instead of Hazard for FH32?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      One of my last decisions.
      I almost have cash I can't find an easy way to use if I go Higuain.
      Hazard has the potential to haul or troll. Higuain so so thus far. So Haz more likely to haul I think.

      I can have both but then I gotta go without Son

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      no way

    3. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Im going with both.

    4. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Hazard will get more points per Goal than Higuain. And possibly more BPS.

      Who will play in your midfield if no Haz?? Can't see a top differential.

  10. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Why do we never seem to learn or remember our lessons of yesteryear ... double gameweek fever & madness is an actual ailment and real 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      because 2 will always be greater than 1 😉

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Until 2 is the sum of 1 .... in actual minutes 🙂

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Better still why don't we remember blank weeks are usually a dud
      TC on a nice double GW might have been better
      I took several hits over a few week to get 12 for 31
      11 of them scored 1 or 2 points and I left Fanderson with a massive 5 on the bench !!!! 🙂

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        True 🙂

  11. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Any scoutcast tomorrow or will it be next Tuesday?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Yeah. I'm also waiting for it. Joe's attacking double up will become triple up's now 😉

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Will be next week I guess. Unless they plan to do two.

  12. jia you
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Kind of like this 352 draft!

    Foster
    Luiz / Lindelof / AWB
    Sterling / Hazard / Silva / Pogba / Mili
    Aguero / Kane
    (Hamer, Crouch, Valery, Connolly)

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Nice team. I'm not too sure about kane but ...
      Have a look@ my team above mate.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Think Kane could be a shrewd punt with my SV, feel many wont be able to fit him in very easily.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Hmm. That's true. I'm not able to get Kane too without compromising Hazard. So decided not to

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      only 2m short of that team 😛

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Bad feeling i know

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          not really 😛

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Haha, my SV is pretty high tbf mate. Kane not really a viable option for many on here I guess

  13. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Hows this FH team looking?

    Ederson
    Luiz Lindelof Duffy Tomkins
    Sterling Hazard Pogba
    Kane Kun Rashford
    Bench fodder

    Any advice appreciated 🙂

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Dont like the Duffy punt much but other than that looks great!

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Thanks! Yeah Duffy's only in because defenders tend to get big points in DGW and Duffy has scored a lot of goals for a defender this season

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          fair enough and if it comes off will be a huge differential, GL

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            Thanks! 🙂

        2. Bragazeti
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          And he might have two home games

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      well balanced. Attack is pretty much set, so you can concentrate more on defense for now.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        I have 0.0 Itb, would you change the defensive combination?
        Could do Dunk + Schlupp for Duffy + Tomkins

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          I think Duffy and Tomkins will probably do better

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Duffy is a cool goal threat. I like the team mate. Kane money could be better spread though imo so I'm not interested in him.

      For example kane & fodder >> Son + Zaha/Bats/Jimenez and benching Tomkins could be better imo

    4. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Just picking your brain, what the reason for not going 4 in midfield?

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        My front 3 are too expensive for me to afford milivojevic, the cheapest 4th mid i would consider

  14. Rhittique
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    In which GW the city vs cardiff game will be scheduled? we'll have another DGW after DGW 35 right?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Pep said in his press that they have Cardiff game on midweek after Fulham game.
      So only official confirmation needed now.
      It's in gw 32

      1. Rhittique
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        damn. didnt keep news. hella tight these coming weeks. lot of thinking to do

  15. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    I you had Fab EVE Wilson lei Digne whm and Robertson SPU. Would you consider a BB

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Yes. Especially if tc not used

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        TC safe and WC

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Reserve for a Double gameweek imo. On a good day,the BB has the potential to return 30 odd points in a DGW.

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        This gameweek is a DGW!

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          But the player's he mentioned aren't with a dgw

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        It is a DGW and I see fixture being better thab GW35

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Agreed but hard to get balance with dodgy DGW players in GW35

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I won't.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      PAT fab
      robbo LUIZ digne DOHERTY LINDELOFF
      POGBA STERLING HAZARD WARDP FANDERSON
      wilson RASHFORD KUN

      Actual side with no FH chip

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        TC available ??

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Yep, Thought Citeh and Chelsea too for TC

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            With your squad I'd rather TC Kun/Raz in gw 32.
            Better to play strong 11 & TC with those fixtures imo

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 12 days ago

              Thanks bud. My way of thinking too. Will hate KUN rotation though.

              1. Amey
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 12 days ago

                Two weeks of rest for Kun & PL on the line. Kun will start both imo.
                Go with your gut feeling though

          2. Speédy
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 days ago

            I'd suggest TC Kun or Raz too.

  16. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Thoughts? FH

    Guaita
    Azpilicueta Lindelöf Wan-B Duffy Valery
    Sterling Hazard
    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I dont mind playing with 4 defenders but never 5

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Boly or Awb on FH?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Expect big rotation at Wolves. AWB and Sclupp maybe Tomkins good.

  18. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    I think i fancy punting on Big Rom. Type of fixtures he scores in. Watford home especially

    1. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      i think he's worth a captain. But cant seem to fit Lukaku in my team if I do Kane Aguero Sterling Hazard Pogba.

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Kane > zaha

  19. zLaTaN@uNiTeD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Which spurs midfielder would you prefer?
    Son/Alli/Eriksen?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      None ATM

    2. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      They've shown nothing so far. Eriksen if I had to pick one.

  20. wernerhedgehog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Should I bet against Crystal Palace cleansheet? FPL not cash.

    Huddersfield may have found their shooting boots scoring 3.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      if you can find someone with better potential, sure

      I dont think they will keep any clean sheet

  21. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    No word on Watford DGW fixtures?

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    If the fixture arrangements for the double gameweeks is so straight forward and obvious, why haven’t the games been confirmed yet ?

    Is there likely to be some surprises again ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Because it's always on a Tuesday 😉

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        I wonder if there are a few clubs who are asking why they are being given 3 games in a week when they don’t play for 10 or 14 days over GW33 ?

  23. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Who are your must-pick on the FH currently?

    For me it is Sterling, Aguero, Haz, Pogba and Schlupp.
    Will build my team around them.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Just Sterling and Kun for now, other can be sacrificed if required

    2. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Same. Just been chopping and changing the rest

      1. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        You have been shaking and baking?

    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Is Schlupp nailed on though?

    4. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Raz,Kun,Laporte/Bilva,Pogba so far.
      Rashford,Hazard,Luiz not far behind.

  24. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Which one?

    A) Bilva + Guaita

    B) Jota + Ederson

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      B

  25. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    I'm sorry for my BB32 post the last two days! I have finally come to my senses and activated FH.

    Liv playing car, Bou FUL and Che BUR in 35 makes it easier to get a good team without WC/FH. And there's weeks there so will have transfers!

    In 32 Liv play TOT and Bou are away at a new-born Leicester so can't be trusted.

    Not to mention the Manchester teams' great fixtures in 32 compared to 35.
    FH32 LET'S GO BOYSSS

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Nice
      Join the party !!

  26. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    On FH

    A) Rash+Foster
    B) Kepa+Zaha

  27. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    I have activated FH and have a selling value of 6.2 on Jiminez, if I sell him this week on FH, at what price will he be in my team for GW 33 and beyond?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      6.2

  28. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    When can we expect Chelsea's and city's double to be confirmed? Waiting to activate FH and tinker

    1. Miniboss
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I think we’ll hear something on Wednesday, but who knows.

  29. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Anyone playing the IPL fantasy this year? Which site?

    1. POZZY
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      IPL has announced a 4-year tie up with DREAM11. Safe to say that the IPL Fantasy will be hosted by them.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Thanks

  30. Up the tics
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    SV 104.9m, will that get me a decent FH team? Not been active on here so not sure what the latest is in regards to the go to players or even what fixtures are announced for GW32

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Definitely.
      I'm happy with my 104.5m team atm on FH

      1. Up the tics
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        What's your team mate

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 12 days ago

          Kepa
          Luiz Duffy Schlupp
          Hazard Sterling Pogba Bilva
          Kun Lukaku Jimenez

          (Jimenez+kepa can be Rashford + Ryan/Guiata too )

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      My FH team above TV is 104.9