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Lacazette and Kolasinac benched as Deulofeu absent

A number of Fantasy Premier League options have missed out on places in the starting line-ups of Watford vs Arsenal.

Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) has been named on the bench with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) leading the line on his own.

Alex Iwobi (£5.4m), Aaron Ramsey (£7.1m) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£6.7m) are the attacking midfielders behind him.

Also among the substitutes for Arsenal is Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m), with Nacho Monreal (£5.4m) handed the left-back berth.

Making his first start of the season at centre-back is Konstantinos Mavropanos (£4.7m).

Whether he will be able to help the Gunners to a first Premier League clean sheet on the road in 2018/19 remains to be seen.

Troy Deeney (£5.9m) might fancy his chances against the inexperienced defender, as he makes his 12th start in Watford’s last 13 league matches.

However, he is not joined by Gerard Deulofeu (£5.6m) in the side, the Spanish midfielder entirely as he deals with an ankle problem picked up in the FA Cup final.

Andre Gray (£5.9m) comes in first start since Gameweek 30.

Watford XI: Foster; Janmaat, Kabasele, Cathcart, Masina; Kiko Femenía, Capoue, Doucouré; Hughes; Deeney, Gray.

Arsenal XI: Leno; Mustafi, Koscielny, Mavropanos, Monreal; Torreira, Xhaka; Mkhitaryan, Ramsey, Iwobi; Aubameyang.

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  1. tambourineman
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Atlanta shot map vs Empoli tonight:

    https://twitter.com/Caley_graphics/status/1117896290656907264?s=19

    Empoli goalkeeper Bartłomiej Drągowski made 17 saves - Mat Ryan take note.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Clean sheet 6 points + 6 save points + 3 bonus = 15 points.

  2. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Spurs have 3 games in one week, so any thoughts on how much Son plays? CL is a given, but I would guess he plays just one of the DGW.

  3. MillsAU
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Gunn [Ryan]
    Laporte Robertson Duffy [Valery] [Bennett]
    Sterling Eriksen Son Mane [Doucoure]
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    Duffy --> TAA
    Doucoure --> Hojbjerg
    Deeney --> Wilson
    -8

    Is this madness?

  4. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    REPOST:

    What to do with this lot? 2.2m ITB, 1 FT

    Ederson Gunn

    Robbo Periera Dufffy WB Bednarek

    Salah Mane Son Pogba Brooks

    Vardy Wilson Rondon

  5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Cardiff have the worst away scoring record in the league (9 scored in 16 games)

    If they can keep that up for one more game tomorrow it wouldn’t be a bad thing

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      agreed

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      24 points minimum if they can

      Please god.

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        not even on tv

        its going to be a gruelling 90 mins

        a cardiff goal is going to hurt bad.

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah I don’t wanna be stressing over it. I’ll cook a nice long meal and let the girlfriend choose anything she likes on tv.

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Sounds better than grimacing while watching us playing Barca tbh.

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Can see Cardiff scoring.

      Be more surprised if they didn't

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Relegation battle.

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      The way this week gone anything could happen.....

  6. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    eriksen + deeney > wilson + fraser (-4)?

    1. NUFCAndrew
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why sell eriksen?

    3. Beer is good 4 U
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not in my opinion.

  7. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Schlupp and Azpi to Robertson and Kola (-4)?

  8. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Buy foster now or wait friday?
    No point in buying him soon but I don't know why waiting is too hard for me

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wait

  9. Richd
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney replacements

    Ings won’t play two games in one week

    gray is unknown. No guarantees.

    Might be tempted with DCL to free up some cash and go with the one game.

    1. MiLK2018
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      How about Llorente?

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I actually prefer him to those two options to be fair.

        Something else I’ve considered is Deeney and Duffy to Wilson and Bednarek ..

    2. Cooking_on_Fabregas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Any chance Deeney red card is rescinded? Haven't seen it but had planned to use 2FT on LIV in 36. Could just go Deeney to Wilson.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Unlikely. It’s too borderline to rescind I’d have thought. But obviously we have to wait for more news

    3. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Im looking at Llorente

    4. FredrikH
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rondon is looking OK for the run in. At least more nailed than the SOU assets and gray unknown as you say. Fine rotation with Jota in 37. Requires 0.1 though. Just a thought.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I have the spare cash and Jota. He seems so boring.. but maybe not a bad thing

    5. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Also, Gray is rubbish. Ings less rubbish but made of glass.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I thought the tough decisions were done. Free hit. Wildcard and now this. The very reason I felt Jiminez and Deeney together was risky was due to the lack of flexibility down the line.. didn’t think it would bite so quickly !

    6. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wilson and king are only options

  10. POLSKA GOLA
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Was there anything confirmed by Gracia as to why Deulofeu was not in the squad?

  11. pol
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    GW35 : Dunk + Vardy > TAA + Laca (-4)
    GW36: Laca > Bobby

    Yay or nay?

    1. FredrikH
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bobby now just.

  12. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney replacements? -Not many options!
    Gray
    Llorente
    Other,,?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Just posted the same question

      Probably has to be Gray which is a waste of a FT and then we’re stuck with him later

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Fair point..!- I honestly might just bench him and ship next week - have Fraser on my bench anyways!

  13. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hold onto Deeney for now peeps. Just read on Twitter that Garcia doesn’t agree with the RC at all and feels it’s the wrong decision. Sounds like an appeal brewing to me.

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Won't work.

        1. HollywoodXI
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          There are a fair few pundits (Ian Wright, Andy Townsend etc) saying he was really unlucky as well.

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That’s not going to happen though let’s not kid ourselves here

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I’ve seen worse overturned on appeal. Surely worth holding on until it’s confirmed an appeal will take place or not and the subsequent result?

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I'm waiting for now, you never know.

        2. chilli con kone
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Problem I have is if Deeney drops before the appeal I can’t even afford Gray

          1. HollywoodXI
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            He’s red flagged so I think his price drops will be slower than usual. Tricky one. I’m fortunate enough to have 0.1m in the bank so can afford to wait.

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Flippin -2 will still stand even if its rescinded though.

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Annoyingly yes. Lost my ML lead as was 1 point ahead and now 1 point behind without my rival even having a player play!

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Nightmare.

          My lead down to 17pts cos of this.
          Now considering a -8 to get rid.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Down to 9pts

            1. Weasel Boy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah 🙁

  14. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney >

    A. Gray
    B. Llorente
    C. Ings

    Bench boost this week. No hits for a better forward seem viable

  15. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    boly or cathcart for next 3 or 4 games?

  16. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone considering kiko?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Subbed at 59 mins Kiko?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        So? 10 men and 1-0 behind

      2. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It was 58 mins and tactical

    2. Croaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes: Brought him in on wildcard in advance for next week.

  17. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney -> Rondon/Gray
    Or
    Deeney, Duffy -> Wilson, Yoshida (-4 and triple SOU def)

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lol see below. Great minds!

  18. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What I'm currently considering is Duffy, Eriksen, Deeney > VVD, Deulofeu, Rashford (-8).

    I can't see any strikers that I want to replace Deeney with at the same price and always wanted Rash for 37/38, I think he's one of the few players that will care about performing at home in final fixture. VVD only has a single GW but I'm far more confident of him getting a CS than I would be over Watford and Southampton with doubles and I have one each of them anyway. The negative is that this means I definitely won't have Salah for 36 so I'll hide under my duvet for the weekend and hope for two cleansheets from TAA/VVD.

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Obviously if Deulo is confirmed fit.

    2. FredrikH
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Feels like Rashford is a bit premature when you want him in 3GWs really. Eriksen for an uncertain Deulofeu seems terrible. Vvd is a plus though but not at this cost.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, it'd definitely be a risk but Watford still have good fixtures and I prefer Deulo to Gray by a distance if fit. I'd have to sacrifice Son or Eriksen to do the moves though, no other way.

    3. MillsAU
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I was looking at something similar but didn't get a response. Liverpool defender in for Duffy and fix the Deeney issue. My funds don't stretch to Rashford. Would consider Aguero --> Lukaku and Wilson --> Rashford in GW37.

      Gunn [Ryan]
      Laporte Robertson Duffy [Valery] [Bennett]
      Sterling Eriksen Son Mane [Doucoure]
      Aguero Jimenez Deeney

      Duffy --> TAA
      Doucoure --> Hojbjerg
      Deeney --> Wilson
      -8

      Is this madness?

  19. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Can’t believe having to break my plan to save FT but...

    Options in advance of BB:

    A) Deeney > Gray / Rondon / Perez (FT)
    B) Deeney, Duffy > Wilson, Yoshida (-4)

    Lloris, Foster
    Robbo, Laporte, Doherty, Duffy*, Valery
    Salah, Eriksen, Son, Jota, JWP
    Kun, Jimi, Deeney*

    Frustrating WC GW is an understatement

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        To which one?

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Rondon.
          Wilson out of reach?

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Unfortunately by 0.3m yep

        2. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Tbh I don't like either of them.
          But still better than taking a hit and B. Wait for CL. Something might happen for city boys

    2. FredrikH
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Great minds indeed. Liking setup with Rondon (Rotate out with Jota in 37). Downfall is no 3x Pool in 36 unless Agüero -> Firmino to save cash for Pog+Rash in 37. Hmm

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        If I did Deeney, Duffy > Rondon, Yoshida (-4) this week then I would have enough cash itb to do Eriksen > Mané for GW36 (with Salah + Robbo)

        1. FredrikH
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Not sure enough on Yoshida to outscore duffy with 4 over the double just. Will have to wait for UCL and tomorrows game anyway. But Rondon might happen anyway. Just the perfect pair with Jota ut seems. Boring but could pay off.

  20. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    If held BB for 36 Jimi worth TC in 35??

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Possibly although there are a few decent captaincy options in 35 so will wait for champs league to play out before making a decision. Not sure I'm going to be using the TC though.

  21. St Pauli Walnuts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    God bless Emery! I've Laca up front and Fraser first sub, phew.

  22. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    With Valery, dunk, Duffy and deeney in my team is it better to TC someone this week or go head with bench boost?

    Team is
    Foster Lloris
    Duffy dunk robbo Doherty Valery
    Mane Sterling Ericksen Son JWP
    Deeney aguero Jimi

    1ft and 0.7itb

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I have Ryan Duffy Valery and thinking TC instead

    2. FPL Xylophone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      TC Jimi or Mane

  23. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who are you captaining currently for DGW35?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Kun atm

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I guess Jimi after just mentioning him as TC candidate

      1. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I’m tempted by Jim as well. It’s just whether we will get a reaction from Brighton now

    4. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Have it on Jim at the moment, but City is tempting.

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jimi or Aguero but not confident in either of them

  24. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    who are the nailed Watford defenders?

  25. GE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    1) or 2 please? (BB active)

    1) Deeney -> Gray
    2) Deeney and Doherty -> Wilson and Yoshida/Kiko (-4)

  26. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney and Lloris to Llorente and Alisson - 4

    Yes or no?

    1. Croaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  27. Beer is good 4 U
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Camarasa, Kane and Deeny -> Moura, Agüero and Long for -8?

    Sadly I can not wait till Saturday.

    Thank you!

    1. Croaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Only if you think Long will outscore Cama by >4points. I’d do the other two though

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think yes

  28. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I think no chance I will use BB in 35. Save FT Ryan Hojbjerg Valery Duffy bench

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Well, me too probably.

      So, TC ?

  29. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Wilson best option 6.9 max or any better DGW option on BB? Gray?

  30. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    chances of Valery playing?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      1 game is my guess