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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. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    My plan was to do Vardy > Aguero but I'm tempted to take a punt on Auba instead. Any thoughts? I have a lot of catching up to do... Also still have my TC chip to play.

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think he is a good option. Just don't expect 180 mins. He is puny and potentially the best TC option.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Punty*

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Vardy

    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks lads!

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

    Should Deulofeu and Kiko start next game??

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Deulofeu will compete with Gray for a spot. I think he is likely to start over him in at least 1 of the 2 games. I wouldn't be confident he starts both.

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

        Thanks 😉

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

        Deja Vu 😮

  3. 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?

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

    1ft and 0.7itb

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Unless you’re willing to take a huge hit. It’s TC time

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

      Swap deeney out and bb everytime for me with that team

  4. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts please on these 2 moves?

    GW35 Vardy > Aguero

    Leno
    Kola - Valery - Duffy/Bednarek
    JWP - Salah - Son - Sterling
    Jimenez - Aguero - Lacazette

    GW36 Laca > Firmino

    Leno
    TAA - Kola - Valery/Duffy
    Salah - Sterling - Son - Tielmans
    Jimenez - Firmino - Aguero

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Vardy

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I think Aguero over 2 outscored Vardy. I don't like his remaining fixtures. Aguero is a big TC captain threat next week.

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

      Like it Demel 🙂
      I got Firmino instead of Mane/Salah on WC with Robbo-Taa.
      You think he'll be a good option ??
      Can get Mane too next gw

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I think he is a good pick for the Hudds game. Although I think it is Salah +2. I can't easily fit Mane in so Firmino looks like the next best option.

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

    People loot for the best replacement for Deeney, look no further than Callum Wilson.. best option in the price range could easily get a double digit haul even with just one game

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

      Looking*

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I’m considering but would need a -4 then to afford salah for son for TC36, worth it? Possibly Duffy to peltier the other move

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

      Many people used most if not all their budget. So would need a hit and downgrade for Wilson.

      Think I’d rather avoid the hit and get Llorente who could have two games

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

        Couldn’t see llorente playing the city game

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

          Well he would play Brighton then. Same number of games as Wilson as a minimum ?

          Food for thought

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

            True but see point below. Likely it is a transfer you have to make down the line somewhere. Wilson safer

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

              Yeah I can get that. I made a point too.. depends on formation really. Llorente can be fodder for a 352 maybe 442?

    3. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He isn't a bad call. Jimenez is the best and then Rashford if you can afford him. After that Wilson is a decent pick.

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

        Assuming almost everyone has Jimi, not so keen on Rashford with a massive Cl game as well

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

          their CL involvement will probably over this week

          1. Demel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Exactly.

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rondon is another option

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

    Foster and Deeney was the worst watford combo possible when it felt the safest haha

    Talksport seem convinced Deeney red is overturned.

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

      On what basis ??

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

        That it’s not netball

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Don’t listen to talksport

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

      Even if it is turned he'll be out of next match right ??

  7. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is Llorente fit do we think?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No idea until the press conferences ?

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Would rather Wilson or Rondon over Llorente

  8. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    All the people saying Gray won't start both games, what is your rationale behind this? There is nothing to suggest that he won't.

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

      The fact we don’t know is risk enough. However it’s a double so one game could be enough plus a sub app

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Success and Gray rotate. That suggests Gray might not start both games.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      There is not much to suggest he will either ? Why start twice when all Watford players can be kept fit and fresh for the FA Cup by rotating their squad ?

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He couldn’t hit a barn door

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Huddersfield goal is easier to hit than a barn door

    5. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Because Deeney is out. Success and Gray rotate when Deeney is fit.
      You need to factor in that the main striker is banned

    6. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He's been a supersub recently, that's why people may be circumspect.
      I personally think Gray & Deulofeu will play @ top for Watford.
      Manager also praised him for his attitude when he came from bench to affect the matches positively.

    7. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Doucoure please

    8. PÍE
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      When Deeney didn't play a single minute this season (Gwk 9, 10, 11) Gray played: 21, 7, 24 minutes. (Success started all 3 of them)
      Gray has played 90 minutes 3 times this season, same as Success.
      Gray looks more in favour right now, but I wouldn't be too confident about him, it's a gamble.

  9. zotter
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    WC last week and already used FT to do vardy to Deeney. Have 3.3 itb (can’t afford firm or Laca)

    A. Transfer out Deeney for a hit and BB
    B. Let it ride and play TC then BB in 36 or 37. Probably TC Jiminez

    Gunn
    Doherty. Robertson. Cathcart
    Mane. Kdb. Eriksen. Son. Jwp
    Jiminez. Aguero

    Ryan. Deeney. Duffy. Valery

    1. palace ash
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wait. Perhaps Watford appeal

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Even with an appeal it will still be a 1 match ban

  10. zotter
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Don’t see point of getting llorente or gray in tbh. Gives you a transfer down the line you have to make. Especially with Jiminez at Anfield last day of season

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

      Llorente 5.1. Fodder. 352 after next week

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I like Ings, double on penalties and good fixtures til the end

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

        Good option but very injury prone

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

        Check Joes twitter. Some bird said he can’t play two in a week

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed

  11. drughi
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Just seen the Deeney incident, that was a bit harsh wasn't it ?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      'Twas a yellow in my book, but he is a proven knob, so I enjoyed it.

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If matey was 6 inches taller he would have brushed his arm and nothing would be done. Because he's 2ft tall and cried like a baby he got sent off. Not even a yellow in my book

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

    1 FT. 2.2 ITB Playing BB

    Ederson Gunn

    Robbo Periera Duffy WB Bednarek

    Salah Mane Son Pogba Brooks

    Vardy Wilson Rondon

    Periera + Vardy > Cathcart + Aguero (-4)?

  13. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris
    TAA Laporte Valery
    Eriksen Son pogba KDB jota
    Jimi Kun
    Foster, Deeney ä, dunk , Duffy

    Plan was to BB obviously, now thinking of TC Jimi and save FT for 36 and use BB when Brighton have new at home.

    Thoughts?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd rather TC one of the City boys, Wolves are at the beach and they will most likely rotate

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

        You like TC over BB anyway?

        1. Robson-Canoe
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Yes it's a good idea, you could also do Deeney > Ings and play BB

      2. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Wolves still have Europa placing to aim for

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      TC kun if you are okay, i am doing that, see who playing less in CL game.

  14. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lacazette worth holding onto?
    Kolasinac worth getting?
    I fear they will both start on Thursday and be benched again on the weekend.
    What do you guys reckon?

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

      Is there any better replacements?

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe Ings and upgrade in other places, that's what I'm currently leaning towards

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

          Not sure if Ings plays more than Lacazette. But he has good fixtures after double GW.

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rotation will hit all the teams still in Europa/Champion league.
      Just have to roll with it

    3. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’m an arsenal fan with laca and keeping, can’t see another alternative to be honest. Was planning on kola but not sure now. He wasn’t so much rested as not preferred as left back in a back 4. If we revert to wing backs he’ll be picked again.

  15. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Amazed how many brought Deeney in to their squad before he played last night and before Liverpool, Spurs, City, Arsenal, Man U & Chelsea play midweek .... it’s not as if you were going to be priced out ?

    What were you thinking ? Why why why ? 🙁

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Planks, the lot of 'em! 😆

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

      Don't beat them when they are already dead bro.
      😀
      Mistakes happen. We evolve by learning from them 🙂

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I am not sure it was a mistaken move or that people learn from mistakes though ? it must simply be impatience 🙂

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

          He he
          Patience. You're right.
          This is one of the most important thing I've learned from this community this year.

          Otherwise with Deulofeu not in the squad & Kun blank I'd have binned both 😀

    3. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      They wanted to do something after bad GW. Even they knew they should not do it.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That is what I don’t understand, if you had a bad game week why knowingly make a move that could make it even worse ?

  16. Abra Dubravka
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    BB or TC? Concerned by bench of double Brighton defence and Valery flag.

    Foster
    Robbo, Laporte, Doherty
    Sterling, Son, Eriksen, Mane
    Aguero, Jimenez, Wilson

    Bench: Ryan, Valery, Hojberg, Duffy.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Which did you plan for when you played your WC?

      1. Abra Dubravka
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Either. Left it open to both

  17. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I don’t really want to drop Salah but I’m kind of tempted to do
    Dunk,Salah,Deeney > Yoshida,Mane,Firmino for -8.

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

    2. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      For a - 8 that does not seem to be a good idea to me.

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

      If you think it'll work, go for it.
      Nobody here would say yes to that.
      I'd suggest to avoid Dunk to Yoshida for a -4.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. That -4 funds the other two moves though.
        Yeh just brainstorming ideas.

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

          😮
          Cool. Keep tinkering.
          CL might be helpful to us 😉

  18. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Cmooon Brighton tonight...
    Have !urray captain and of the 2 above me 1 has none to play and one has Dunk which I have...
    Cmoon

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Also I have Ryan cmooon

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      6 points coming up for you tonight!

    3. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Are you planning to keep Murray for next GW also. Plan was to do Murray to Deeney.

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

    Is there an Adblock for google chrome on iOS ?

    It’s been almost two weeks pop ups from this website and still not fixed.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeh I still have the problem too.
      It’s definitely this site. Only happens here.

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

        I sent them the link and screenshot as requested. Nothing.

        Yeah 100% a FFS issue with the adverts

  20. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    2 questions:

    1. Best Deeney replacement up to £6.2m?

    2. With a bench of Ryan, Duffy, Hojberg and Valery is it worth BBing in GW35?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      1. Grey, Rondon, Ings

      2. probably still worth it...they would be your bench players in every other remaining GW I would imagine, but in 35 they all have 2 fixtures. Just don't expect too much of a return with those players, whenever you use BB

  21. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Floris
    TAA Doherty Laporte
    Mane Delefeo Sterling Eriksen
    Kun Ings Jimenez

    BB: Gunn Son Duffy Dunk

    -4

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

      Be honest with yourself over who you’d bench 😉

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      trying to manipulate your bench score 😉

  22. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best replacement for Deeney? Approx 6.5 max..

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

      A new question

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

        Im stuck in a rickshaw in the middle of India....I haven't been keeping up much. Cut some slack

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rondon

  23. FPLAdmiral
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best move chaps? 1FT, 0.4m ITB, BB in play.

    (A) Deeney > Gray
    (B) Dunk + Deeney > Valery/Bedarnek + Wilson (-4)

    Lloris
    Robertson, Doherty, Kolasinac
    Sterling, KDB, Eriksen, Son, Jota
    Aguero, Jimenez

    (Foster)(Duffy, Dunk, *Deeney)

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

    Deeney took our bench boosts to prison and dropped them in the shower.

  25. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For the first time this season I have no idea what to do with my team.
    1 FT, 1.1 itb.
    Alison Guaita
    Doherty Pereira Robbo Bedna Kola
    Salah Son Eriksen Hayden Fraser
    Laca Wilson Vardy

    Tips needed. In advance thanks

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

    Lloris
    Duffy Dunk Robertson
    Sterling Jota Eriksen Son
    Aguero Jiminez Deeney

    Foster, Doherty, Ward-Prowse, Valery

    I immediately transferred Dunk out for Laporte. Leaving 0.0 ITB. Thinking of BB but now not looking ideal. Have to take a hit to remove Deeney but can’t afford Wilson.

    My plans for over the next few GW:
    Downgrade Eriksen to Moura; Deeney to Long; Laporte to TAA so I can afford Jota to Mane for GW 36 against Huddersfield.

    Anyone else have any other suggestions?

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

      If valery not fit I would postpone the BB. Triple Aguero or Jimi

      Only issue is if Deeney ban remains three games then BB has to wait to 37 when Brighton fixture tough

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

        I think I’d gamble on Valery and just do Deeney to Long. No better GW to do the BB in my opinion

  27. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I’m going Deeney to Ings, bombscare with injuries I know but good for a how it plays and allows me to do Duffy to taa next week for the home game against Huddersfield

    1. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      * good for a goal

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      DGW blindness.
      Look at SGW players

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        0.2 short for the Bournemouth players and would have to take a hit, It’s either Ings or gray for me

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

      If you're set on it, do it as late as possible to avoid any Ings Injury scare 😉

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You think TAA will play against Hudds ?

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

        Do you think Joe Gomez will come back and play a few games in RB or CB?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          With most defenders fit I can see Klopp giving the likes of Gomez game time at full back against easy opposition to keep things fresh without weakening the team ... there are only 2 ways into the Liverpool back 4 for me, VVD or Robbo

  28. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    BB 36 was my plan but will TC in the end. Need to sort this out. Have Knokaert and 4.1 itb.
    (1) Vardy + Knorkaert to Wilson + Sterling (-4)
    (2) both to Auba + Ramsey/ Mkhi (-4)

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

      Wilson is the only guaranteed starter. Sterling more than likely a starter depending on CL. Auba, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan on heavy rotation.

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Think I'll do (1) as I may not have chance to get Sterling again.
        Getting Salah back in 36.

  29. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I feel for anyone having Deeney and Knockhaert.

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ouch that must hurt, the poor lad probably also captained Duffy

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I have Knockaert and captained Duffy. Have Dunk too. But it's only half-time.

  30. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How about this for a -4 to prepare for BB? Yes or No?
    Lacazette + Diop + Hayden > Ings + TAA + Lucas Moura