Scout Notes

Defensive issues mount for Palace despite latest clean sheet

Crystal Palace 1-0 Bournemouth

Goals: Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m)

Assists: James McArthur (£5.2m)

Red cards: Mamadou Sakho (£5.0m)

Bonus Points: Diego Rico x3 (£4.3m), Vicente Guaita x2 (£5.0m), Martin Kelly x1 (£4.1m)

Despite keeping a clean sheet against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace’s defensive potential for upcoming fixtures was subjected to two damaging blows on Tuesday night.

Roy Hodgson’s men went into Gameweek 14 with just four active defenders following recent injuries to Gary Cahill (£4.5m), Scott Dann (£4.3m) and Joel Ward (£4.5m).

However, after 29 minutes that total was reduced to two as Mamadou Sakho (£5.0m) and Patrick van Aanholt (£5.6m) had both left the field of play.

Van Aanholt had to come off with a suspected hamstring problem

That may be of some concern to owners of Martin Kelly (£4.1m) in particular, the most popular Eagles’ defender right now, sitting in 24.5% of teams worldwide – although the budget man did secure a seven-point haul at Selhurst Park.

Against Bournemouth, Sakho was making his first start since returning from injury but was sent off after just 18 minutes for a reckless challenge on Adam Smith (£4.3m).

Sakho, who was reunited in the starting XI with James Tomkins (£5.0m) for the first time in nine months, may have won the ball initially but his trailing leg was far too high and caught the Cherries’ right-back on the knee.

That left Palace competing with 10 men for most of the encounter but it went from bad to worse when van Aanholt pulled up with suspected hamstring problems in the 29th minute.

Sakho was sent off early-on against Bournemouth

Sakho will serve a three-game suspension and if van Aanholt does have to recover from hamstring issue over such a busy period of fixtures, he could also be missing for a similar time.

“We have been concerned about the full-back situation since the start of the season. We don’t have out-and-out replacements, but Martin Kelly has done a fine job in the last two games. We didn’t realise Jeffrey Schlupp would be able to go in and be so strong. We have been strong in central defence, but we have lost a few now, and that is quite amazing. All of a sudden, we are asking Cheikhou Kouyaté to go back and do a wonderful job.” – Roy Hodgson

Thankfully for Crystal Palace, and those invested in their defence, Hodgson was able to rely on some workmanlike performances from two midfielders as they slotted into a make-shift back-four.

After the sending off, Cheikhou Kouyaté (£4.9m) dropped out of midfield and played the majority of the game at centre-back alongside Tomkins while versatile man Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) filled in at left-back once van Aanholt had been taken off.

Either way, Fantasy managers may be a little concerned by the fact that Tomkins and Kelly are the only two FPL defenders without red flags to their names ahead of a Gameweek 16 trip to Watford.

It will, therefore, be important for those invested in Kelly, in particular, to keep an eye on Hodgson’s next press conference ahead of a trip to Watford.

In his post-match media commitment on Tuesday night, the Palace manager sounded relatively positive about van Aanholt and suggested that he did not want to rule out Dann and Cahill of Gameweek 16 just yet, although admitted he would know a lot more after a Thursday training session.

“(Van Aanholt) definitely felt something. But he came off early, we have to hope we can get him back quickly. He wasn’t under the impression that the was finished for a number of weeks, but Thursday will tell me more.” – Roy Hodgson

“Dann’s ankle is still swollen so it was a bit early to tell, but I am not writing either of them off. I won’t know until Thursday.” – Roy Hodgson

Kouyaté and Kelly were two of Palace’s best players on Tuesday night

We should probably also point out that despite the mounting problems at the back, Palace were still able to secure a clean sheet, their fifth of the season (joint-second best in the league). That fact should probably instil confidence in their defensive assets over their long-term set of appealing fixtures.

“I was delighted with the performance. For ten men to stand their ground and maintain their discipline, and we were still trying to come out with the ball and ask questions of them. I am really proud of the team and they deserve an awful amount of credit.” – Roy Hodgson

While Palace did well to keep a clean sheet despite playing most of Gameweek 15 with 10 men, they were helped by Bournemouth’s continued offensive problems.

In truth, the Selhurst Park encounter was a dull one with neither side looking likely to win it until Schlupp’s energetic run into the box late-on, which resulted in the only goal of the game.

Wilson’s goal-drought continued against Crystal Palace

Bournemouth struggled to create clear cut chances all night long, even after Sakho was given his marching orders.

Their best opportunity of the evening fell to Callum Wilson (£7.6m) who did not act quickly enough at the back-post to put it away, Kelly making an important interception.

That means the centre-forward is now without a goal in eight consecutive Premier League matches.

“Very disappointing. The sending off was a good chance to give us an advantage to go and get some points. But we became a bit predictable and a bit stale. They defended well, but we didn’t do enough. Our innovative, attacking play wasn’t there today.” – Eddie Howe

“Yes, we have to be concerned with the sequence of results. I have to take responsibility and we have to put it right.” – Eddie Howe

Zaha did not show a great deal to encourage Fantasy owners or potential punters

That said, Crystal Palace were hardly a dominating attacking force. They were on the front-foot until Sakho’s dismissal but offered very little until the closing stages after he was sent off.

Schlupp’s 75th-minute goal was the Eagles’ first shot on target of the match after a determined run into the Bournemouth penalty box.

Crucially, it was something of a poor audition for Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m) who had earned plenty of Fantasy attention ahead of Gameweek 15.

Crystal Palace’s appealing fixture run does continue for some time, with Watford (away), Brighton (home), Newcastle (away), West Ham (home), Southampton (away) and Norwich (away) their next six opponents.

However, Zaha himself has not particularly been showing too much form that suggest he can be a reliable source of points over that period.

His goal against Liverpool was the first he had scored at Selhurst Park all season and he had a characteristically quiet night on the goal threat front in the win over Bournemouth.

Despite showing some decent penalty area presence, Zaha still only registered one shot on goal all game, although that may have been influenced by the sending off to some extent.

Owners of the Ivory Coast international may be hoping for a better performance against Watford on Saturday.

Rico was the only Bournemouth asset to come out of Gameweek 15 with much to write home about

Finally, there were also injuries at the back for Bournemouth, which could encourage owners of Liverpool assets in Gameweek 16.

Steve Cook (£5.0m) missed the trip to Selhurst Park after a wrist impact against Spurs was revealed to be a fracture, although true to form, Eddie Howe chose not to reveal this in his pre-match press conference but waited until after the Gameweek 15 deadline had passed.

“Steve Cook’s injury was a bizarre one. He got hit on the wrist by a cross against Spurs and it turned into a fracture. We don’t know how long he will be out but it’s too painful to play tonight.” – Eddie Howe

“You do miss someone as experienced and vocal as Steve. You need others to come in and perform.” – Eddie Howe

Smith, recovering from an illness had to limp off in the closing stages at Palace and is now also a doubt for Gameweek 16.

Despite Bournemouth’s frustrating performance, there was still some success for Fantasy asset Diego Rico (£4.3m).

The left-back was substituted in the 64th minute and therefore banked a clean sheet that none of his defensive colleagues were able to share. Furthermore, he also tacked on three bonus points which nobody was able to dislodge in the final 26 minutes.

Crystal Palace XI (4-3-3): Guaita; van Aanholt (Schlupp 29′), Sakho, Tomkins, Kelly; McArthur, Milivojevic, Kouyaté; Zaha, Ayew, Townsend (McCarthy 46′).

Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Ramsdale; Rico (Francis 64′), Aké, Mepham, A Smith; Danjuma (Fraser 64′), Billing (L Cook 82′), Lerma, H Wilson; C Wilson, Solanke.

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  1. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at 2FTs this week, and £1.5itb.

    Need to lose Lowton and 1 other, likely candidates are KDB or McGinn.

    Currently on Lowton KDB > Dunk Son

    Thoughts?

    Ryan Button
    TAA Soy Lund Tomori Lowton
    Mane Pullisic KDB Cantwell McGinn
    Vardy Jimenez Abraham

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds good but removing KDB is always a risk

      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Rationale is their next 3 fixtures and possible rotation as very close together... Otherwise I'd want to hold

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Son can get rotated too

          1. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            True, maybe I need a rethink. Maybe just Lowton>Dunk for now is best move and roll an FT

            1. Jullepuu
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              I would do that and hold the other ft but removing KDB can pay off well. I'm just saying that it's a risky move

        2. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Wont play in last CL game so a week off then.

  2. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Glad i ditched Martial on time for Alli. Such a frustrating FPL option to own.

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Will you be a after tonights game though? I´m with you, he is a excellent footballer but United are so erratic and can´t stay healthyfor more than a couple of games

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        He is injured according to news.

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          not surprised by that

          but was it not just a fitness test?

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Given his injury history, I wouldn't be surprised if the news that he has a muscle issue are true.

  3. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Baldock Soyuncu Aurier
    KdB Salah Maddison Zaha Mount
    Vardy Ings
    Heaton | Rashford Matip Tomori

    1 FT, 0.7 ITB

    Can you suggest changes to this team?

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Matip is out for a long time so would ship soon, but maybe not a urgent thing so can save if no injuries. Mount to Grealish

  4. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed

    What are the best moves here? 1 free transfer and nothing in the bank?

    Pope Button
    TAA Robbo Lund Soy Reid
    Sterling Mane KDB Mount Hayden
    Jimenez Vardy Connolly

    If Tammy is fit I'm looking at Sterling + Connolly to Tammy and Alli for a hit and then bench Mount.

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Oh I made a mistake. I have Guaita as my keeper lol

    2. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Can you just do Sterling>Alli?

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I can but it means I have to play Mount which is not ideal. Plan is to do Mount to Grealish before game week 17.

  5. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Your captain next GW?

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy party

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mane or salah if i get him.

    3. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Captain Crunch

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ever realise Cap'n Crunch's eyebrows are actually on his hat?

      2. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ceraliously?

    4. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

    6. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking Alli vs Burnley

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        i like this a lot

    7. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Might go with Son.

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

    Can somebody please advise me where to look in projections ?
    I feel like a complete beginner in member area...

    1. International Richard
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same lol

    2. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Use Rate My Team

  7. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys....2 FTs here. What needs attention? 0 itb

    Gazzaniga McGovern
    Robertson TAA Lundstram Söyüncü Willems
    Mané KDB Maddison Zaha Dendoncker
    Abraham Vardy Jiménez

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would say Zaha but you probably don't want ro remove him yet.

      If I was you I would probably do Robertson and Maddison to Alli and a cheap defender.

      1. olidooley
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Maddison next 3 are great fixtures.....how about Robbo, Willems, Zaha TO Son, Williams, Kelly (-4)

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Not a fan of Williams. I would like Alli and a 4.5 defender better. Saves you the hit too.

          1. olidooley
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah....could do....I’ll see how Alli looks later on. Cheers

  8. C'mon the Fylde
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I need to lose my Liverpool double defence, at some point, due to the GW18 blank.
    I, currently, have Robertson and TAA.
    Who would you switch Robertson for?

    1. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Depends who you already have I guess. Perhaps Schlupp or Dunk? Both have nice fixtures and form imo

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Schlupp is a midfielder not a defender in FPL.

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Probably Aurier !

      When is DGW, do we know ?

      1. C'mon the Fylde
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have TAA Lundstram Robertson Soyuncu Rico

    3. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Why do you need to do that? I have both of them and I don't have to do so if I don't want to.

    4. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What about Doherty? Or if you want to save some cash, then Dunk, Tomori, Kelly...

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      There's no obvious replacement. Planned to ditch Robbo for PVA in GW16, but that move died last night for two reasons: PVA's injury and Bournemouth's anaemic attack (Robbo's next opponent)

      Might be better to hold until GW18 and accept the inevitable hit then. Aurier is a winger, but the defence behind him is currently a problem for points

    6. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have TAA/Robbo and keeping both.

    7. Reckoner.
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      The fixtures in GW 18 are trash. I may even go with only 10 players and not worry about changing it (3 x Liverpool + 1 none playing).

      Fear ripping up the team for 1 week where the fixtures are so bad would be a mistake.

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        WC gw 19 is perfect to bring form players

        1. Reckoner.
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Guessing not many will still have their WC in tact at this point, I know I certainly don't!

  9. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Please Klopp Rest both TAA and Robertson rest
    I have Kelly and Rico to come in.. 😉

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Love those rare weeks where a transfer looks obvious.
    1m itb. Martial to Alli 🙂

    Cue injuries tonight!

  11. the vanisher
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    best Martial replacement with 8.6 available?
    (I have Son, Salah and dont fancy Maddison)

    thanks

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ignoring Alli?

      1. the vanisher
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        best option so far, double up with Son too much?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Considering getting the double-up at KDB's expense. Previous page. I don't think it's too much, especially replacing Martial

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pulisic?

      1. the vanisher
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        second best.. monitoring his form tonight..

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          That is what I’m thinking to do..Martial to Pulisic now and Tielemans to Grealish before gw18. New template in the making 😀

  12. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I regret the Zaha move already

    1. Captain_Shirokov
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      same

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      could do well at Watford this weekend

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      this is what FPL is about, luck and circumstances. This was a prime game for him but you cannot foresee something like red cards and that effect it had on the game. Watford and Brighton next are good fixtures, and if not any goods there Grealish is waiting.

    4. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mid priced players need to deliver returns 1 in 3 games. I’m still considering bringing him in now.

      1. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Reassuring, thanks

  13. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    10/11 of my players are away next week, oh god.

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same, having said that, 10/11 players are at home this week though.

  14. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Morning

    Which two to play this weekend?

    A/ Tielemans (AVL away)
    B/ Connolly (WOL home)
    C/ Mousset (NOR away)

    Thanks

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mousset

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A B

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      AC

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        AC

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

  15. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    My choices this week were :

    A) Martial + Sterling > Alli + KDB
    B) Martial + Sterling + Mount > Alli + Son + Pulisic (-4)
    C) Martial + Sterling + Mount > Alli + Dilva + Pulisic (-4 + 2.2 left in the bank)

    I went for A but should have done C

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A is the most sensible thing to do.

      I don't fancy Dilva.

  16. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Did Sterling to Son in rage last night.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Way to go...

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You just broke rule n1 right there.

      1. Captain_Shirokov
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Don't care, should have sold Sterling months ago

        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          The cool kids did 😉

  17. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What's going on with Tammy? He lost 20% ownership and still 7.9....Lol

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Protecting his value as he plays for a top 4/6 team, with little competition.

  18. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Just considered selling Mane in GW18, to buy back in GW25

    That's it. I'm going crazy 🙁

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't. 🙂 Bech Mane GW18, and enjoy his points in the coming game weeks.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      That´s about right when Salah goes on a run and Mané will be back when winters gone-)

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

      roll a transfer going in to GW18 and do the hokey cokey ... it’s what transfers are for

  19. pjanns
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    1FT, 0,9 mill ITB - Just save the FT right?
    WC still intact, probably saving it for GW18.

    Thinking of doing Maddison --> Alli

    But I at the moment I don't fancy double up on Spurs mid.

    Henderson
    Lunds - TAA - Soy
    Mane - KDB - Son - Maddi
    Abraham - Jiminez - Vardy
    (Cantwell - Rico - Montoya.)

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      any recommendations?

  20. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Green arrows with only Guiata's points 🙂

    Hopefully the rest of my team goes all out later!

  21. LC1
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all,

    This is my team;

    Henderson Button
    TAA Soy Lundstrum Rico Tomori
    Mane KDB Mount Tielemans (Dendo)
    Vardy Abraham Jimenez.

    2 FT & 3.4 ITB.

    Tempted to use my 2 FTs on the following;
    Mount & Abraham to Son & Ings.

    Thoughts?

    Or any better striker to bring in than Ings?

    Thanks

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would just: Mount --> Son.

      Rest looks GTG, Abraham will be back in the starting 11 this evening or this weekend.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      if you hold onto Abraham this long seems strange to let him go now? Tilemans to Son?

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah could be a good idea, considering I can't afford Mount > Son directly.

    3. user.n
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mousset is better then Ings i think

    4. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Tammy. Just do Mount to Son

    5. LC1
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Can't afford it unfortunately. 0.1 off 🙁

      1. pjanns
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Downgrade Tomori maybe? - Or do you play him every week?

        1. LC1
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I don't really tbh. Could be an option..

          1. pjanns
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            An expensive def, to be sitting on the bench in my opinion. 🙂

    6. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mount to Alli

  22. user.n
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Guys should i sell DeBruyne to get D.Silva and B.Silva?

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't. He has scored just as many points as Mane this season, sitting at 2 mill cheaper.

      1. user.n
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you guys

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Chasing points galore

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No.

      1. user.n
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

  23. NOMONEY
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    "That may be of some concern to owners of Martin Kelly (£4.1m) in particular, the most popular Eagles’ defender right now, sitting in 24.5% of teams worldwide – although the budget man did secure a seven-point haul at Selhurst Park."

    should be six-point haul

  24. Reckoner.
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Praying for Trent or Robbo to be rested, only way I can see me getting Rico's points off the bench!

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No chance.

      1. Reckoner.
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Not pinning any hopes on it, but there is a possibility with the fixture pile up. Gomez in for Trent being the most likely but still slim to no chance.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Gomez wasn't good against Napoli, when TAA had his rest so chances are slim as you said.

        2. Marty McFly
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Strongest XI will always play in the derby.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Martial and Mount might not play

      1. Reckoner.
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Shame I don't have either, which could be plus depending which way you look at it!

  25. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Looking to do Son + Alli double-up - which moves wud u suggest? 2FTs, 0.0 ITB

    A) Robbo + Mount ➡ Williems + Alli
    B) KDB + Mount ➡ Alli + Pulisic

    Gazza
    TAA Lund Robbo
    Mane KDB Son Mount
    VArdy Abraham Raul
    bench: Soy Kelly Donkey

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Difficult, I wouldn't loose either of KDB/Robbo.

    2. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A if any.

  26. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Time to get rid of Sterling and/or KDB with better options for a cheaper price elsewhere?

    In 13 appearances v United, Sterling has scored 0 goals and assisted 2

    KDB, no better, 5 apps, 1 goal and 0 assists.

    for those hanging on, records v Arsenal are a bit better.

    Sterling v Arsenal
    11 apps, 4 goals, 3 assists

    KDB v Arsenal
    10 apps, 2 goals, 2 assists

    Leicester will no doubt be a good test for them.

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any early team news for tonight's games?

  28. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So many complaining about Rico/Kelly points on the bench...

    If you have 3 better placed defenders in your squad with better fixtures, its just common sense.

    Get on and support the ones you did start...

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Let's go Robbo and Trent! Look forward to see them play.

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thats the spirit!!

  29. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    This week in top 10K:

    Wildcard = 84
    TC=165
    FH=25
    BB=218

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Don't understand those freehitters in this gw.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        yeah. leave them though...

        😉

        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Can't! What drives them to make those decisions? Who are they? Need to find out!

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        It's early enough in the season that a proportion of them are in the top 10k partly because they have already used chips and seen a benefit from it. Those people are unlikely to still be in the top 10k when the DGW season is over.

  30. jtreble
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kouyaté Injured?

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Where did you get that from?

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Friends at the game. Not sure.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Wait. What?