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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. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris
    Doherty Valery Laporte
    Son Sterling Mane Deulofeu
    Jimenez Aguero Vardy

    Foster Duffy Dunk Romeu

    1 FT 0.0 ITB

    What to do here please??

    Will likely BB...

    Thanks

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not much to do really. Maybe shift dunk for a watford or Wolves defender

  2. davidmcnamara
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Missed doing any transfers for the last 2 weeks and went up from 23k to 12k OR.. just changed my subs and captaincies, makes you realise how much this game is based on luck

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

      This is really correct. You need a lot of luck in this game.

  3. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lol @ the chaos here. BB now, BB next week, all those week long BB RMTs destroyed by Bournemouth who were widely assumed to be on the beach.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm just chilling. No need to get worked up.

    2. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Some men just want to watch the world burn

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

        Aww, got an RMT you want me to look at?

        1. Majestic Chanka
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Nah I’m good, BB all the way back in GW1

          I like watching fire 🙂

  4. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lad in my work mini league; bench boosted.

    10 players = 6 points
    Captain Knockaert -2, Deeney -2, Ryan, Lindelof, Duffy all 0, Hazard, Aguero, King, Rice, Pereira - all 2 points.

    5 players 54 points

    !!! 60 with 2 to play.

    He got more points than me and I got defensive or attacking returns from 6/8 players whom have completed their game week

  5. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is it crazy to do this Vardy+Rondon+Speroni -> Kun(C)+Ings+Guaita (-8). It would give me 15 players and can use BB ?
    Or that 2nd keeper is irrelevant.

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      * and 6 dgw players 🙂

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

    Why will do a few people use their BB in GW 36 when there is no doubles?

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Two reasons they either fancy the SGW guys to at least match the DGWs or think that the DGWs will only get one game anyway on rotation

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        2 weeks to build a slightly better dgw without Brighton and injured/suspended players

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

        Thank you!

  7. JAYPEE
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Terrible Wildcard. Deeney -2 had enough to do Wilson instead. I need a Duffy/Dunk goal and Brighton CS and I’ll be happy.

  8. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I own Wilson and King dating back to BGW33. Plan was always to ditch King in 34 for Kane but his injury meant I kept him. Now got both going into a DGW but with a SGW vs Fulham at home.

    Would you keep both? Or take King out for Jimenez for a hit?

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      With Ryan, Dunk and Duffy (c) I don't think I've ever craved a clean sheet as much in my life. Effectively 4 defenders in one team and will likely be with 25+ points if they keep Cardiff out.

      My season hangs on a team who just shipped 5 at home 72 hours earlier.

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

        Same here. How on earth did we got here? 🙂

        1. Rains of Castamere
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I have no idea. It will be one of my favourite FPL moments if they keep a cleanie.

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Keep both for sure.

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Roy

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

      Duffy og 88

  9. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For 34, I was torn between Rashford v West Ham or Deeney in prep for 35 or Glenn Murray for one week punt only.

    Going with 79 year old doesn’t look too bad now. 🙂

  10. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best striker for bench boost for under 7m?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jimenez?

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

        Already have Jimenez

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Wilson?

          1. Saka Punch
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            This

  11. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Obvs CL tomz will most likely play a part but keep:

    A) Lukaku
    B) Vardy

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      United playing twice should be the answer to your question

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku only scores against the bottom teams
      #flattrackbully

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

        #fact

  12. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    watch Warnock get the rub of the green tomorrow with a jammy pen or something, which of course Ryan will get nowhere near

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

      Ryan pen save and Murray blank would do for me

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ryan pen save and Murray Hattie for me

  13. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance that Deeney's suspension gets overturned?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      V much doubt it

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

    Duffy to Laporte or Kolasinac ?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Dont you have another Brighton player to get rid of instead? At least Duffy can offer some attacking threat

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

        I have Dunk too, but i need extra cash and i will bench Dunk anyway. HAve plan to use TC next gw, and BB in GW 36

  15. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    With Deeney ruining my plans what would you prefer?

    A) GW35: Murray -> Laca/Firm
    GW36: Eriksen -> Mane (TC)

    B) GW35: Murray -> max 6.5 Striker
    GW36: Eriksen -> Salah (TC)

    C) GW35: Murray -> max 8.7
    GW36: Sterling -> Salah

    Have Jimenez so he can't be the pick in C

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

      A : to Firmino.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Laca got rested.. if he plays less than 80 mins in EL I will pick him. Great fixtures imo.
        But then again, Firmino might outscore over the next two games weeks even though he has one more game in hand

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          One less*

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

          You have to look more advanced. Firmino have Huddersfield after next GW.

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

            I may go without Salah and do straight swap Vardy>Firmino for 36. Don't want to sell any of Mane Eriksen Son Sterling

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

              thats ok

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A. Firmino

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks buddy

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A with Bobby

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Bing

  16. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hours and hours of pouring over stats and planning.. GW Rank: 5million with 35 points. This game is cruel

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      And relies more heavily on luck than people want to believe

    2. Waylander
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Right there with you. Absolutely awful WC where every 50/50 decision I had to make turned out to be the wrong 50.

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Really is cruel. But somehow I think much is due to Bournemouth flipping us the middlefinger and rotation

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Goes for all of us I suppose

      2. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not only that.. Deeney, Aguero over Sterling. Assets that have been looking rubbish suddenly decide to haul. Just shambles

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          And a dude called Redmond who Finally decides to show up. Went Jota over him. Horrible

        2. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Mind helping me out above?

  17. Sterling Malory
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves.

    Foster
    Luiz Robbo Doherty
    Pogba Son Mane Salah
    Batshuayi Vardy Jiminez

    Ryan Duffy Brooks Valery

    Vardy & Batshuayi > Aguero & Wilson - 4 for BB?

    Obviously plenty of time between now and then, so things may change. Anyone worth looking at for a - 8?

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Personally would prefer Auba for the DGW

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

      I'm not bothering with BB 35 with 3/4 of your bench

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

      I wouldnt bring Wilson. HE will troll you probably

  18. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney to gray the obvious move with nothing itb?

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

      TRAP

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not that obvious considering how bad Gray is. Would rather Jimenez or even Murray.

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

    Was mad at myself for selling Pogba to get Sterling before his brace but reality was if didn't get Sterling would've got Knockaert and possibly even Deeney instead of Aguero

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

      at least you have Sterling. I downgrade Pogba with Martial, and choose Aguero over Sterling after Kane injury...

  20. juho
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    FPL has Deeney flagged for 3 games

    I guess his ban is now official?

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

      It was never unofficial. They can appeal if they want but doubt they will

  21. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any update from Gracia on Deulofeu?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Didn’t mention anything just that he changed the shape

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Grrrr. Thanks.

  22. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney & Dunk/Duffy replacements:

    A. Rashford & Bednarek (keep dunk, already have Valery)
    B. Wilson & Coady (keep Duffy)
    C. Gray & Montreal (keep Dunk)

    What do you guys think?

  23. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Holding all the craps from Brighton, Watford, and Arsenal, I have decided not to BB this GW

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You are not alone

  24. HaydenXL
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney + Camarasa > A or B or C

    A) Redmond, Gray
    B) Lucas, Long
    C) Deulofeu, Llorente

    Current BB35 Team: 1.5itb

    Ryan / Foster
    Robo / Doherty / Dunk / Valery / Duffy
    Sterling / Erikson / KDB / XXX / Son
    Kun / Jimmy / XXX

  25. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    City's next three (tot, tot, MCU) will be season defining. Hoping they throw it all away.

    Can't bare if Liverpool don't win either CL or PL. Being a Liverpool fan is really bad for your health 🙁

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

      City can take the league, hope they lose in the other competitions.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Much rather they draw twice in the dgw but scored shitloads of goals in the proces (FPL wise)

        But my Liverpool heart doesnt care about FPL.

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Try being a Barnsley fan mate!!!! Haha

    3. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Or a blades fan...

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

      i hope too, but i think they will win the league unfortunately.

  26. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who do you prefer as a Camarasa replacement?

    A) JWP
    B) Redmond

    Get the feeling it’s JWP. Redmond smells like a troll.

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

      A

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B.. plays further forward and good underlying stats as well

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

  27. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is it crazy to pick Gray over Firmino for the dgw in order to get Salah (TC) instead of Mane (TC)?

    Deeney flagged for three matches, so Gray should play both

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      TC is in 36 obviously

    2. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Gray looks set for both games. For Pool, pick their midfielders

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

      Believe me it is. Woudnt be suprised if Sucess start with Delu one game.

      Just bring Firmino pal

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Would also mean following my heart.

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I guess Mane is at least as good pick as Salah. More central and more likely to get baps.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        You might be right. Not much between and also better Long term to go double pool

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Yes, I am now wondering if I should do Laca to Firmino.

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          And do check recent underlying stats 🙂

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Well would prolly stick with Laca for the dgw and switch next week

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

    Will Moura start both games? Thank you!

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

      Depend on CL game

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Alli may also play, but I think it is Llorente who is more likely not to play. I did bring Moura in on wc, and believe that he will at least start one and play in both. But let us wait and see, we may get a clue.

  29. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who are thinking of captaining for the dgw? Im currently on Son, Aguero or Sterling.

    Also who do plan to TC in 36?

    Currently on Mane, but Son could be a fun punt

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Might TC this week and a Pooler in 36

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        What about BB?

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        And who will you TC?

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

      Aguero or Jimenez TC in GW 35

      Salah C in GW 36

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

      I will captain Jimenez.

      I think that a home game against Huddersfield (Mane) is much better than a home game against West Ham (Son).

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Currently on Son for C, and TC Mane. Fun is fun, but I prefer points. Son may be game time risk.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Son just might score vs City, but I cannot see brace there.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          So no TC now imo.

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Im with you

    5. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      silly season has begun - might give it to my boy Robbo!

  30. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Happy with Jimenez, Boly & AWB on my bb bench...very glad that I stayed away from BHA and Deeney for BB 😉

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What's rest of team mate?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        was just a tongue-in-cheek post, I actually had these players on my bench for BB in GW1 🙂

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ahhh, my bad :). I may TC now and BB later Hahaha.

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

      Jimenez should never be on bench 🙂

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        the BB did take place in GW1 though haha 🙂