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FPL festive fixture schedule: When might Premier League sides rotate the most?

The first of nine Gameweeks in the space of 36 days takes place this weekend and we’re readying ourselves for the festive fixture frenzy ahead of Saturday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

Visits from the extended family, a Mrs Brown’s Boys special, bin collection day mayhem: there’s lots to dread about the Christmas period and top of the naughty list for FPL managers is rotation.

This is traditionally the period when starting XI changes ramp up a gear, with the matches coming thick and fast not just in the Premier League but also in cup competitions at home and abroad.

We’ll be looking at which players stand the best chance of avoiding a benching or two in a separate piece but it’s the fixture calendar itself that we’re focusing on here.

We’ll assess the clubs with the tightest and most generous turnarounds in this article, using moderator Legomane’s rather excellent ‘Fixture Crush’ matrix.

Our thanks go to him for allowing us to use this graphic as the focal point of this feature.

FPL FIXTURE OVERVIEW

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CLUBS WITH THE MOST MATCHES FROM GAMEWEEKS 13-21

Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United12 (nine league matches, two European ties, one EFL Cup quarter-final)
Manchester City, Manchester United11 (nine league matches, two European ties)
Arsenal, Brentford10 (nine league matches, one EFL Cup quarter-final)
Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Norwich City, Southampton, Watford, Wolverhampton Wanderers9 (all league matches)

CLUBS WITH THE TIGHTEST TURNAROUNDS

In this table, we look at the clubs who have the highest number of ‘tight’ turnarounds from the Wednesday before Gameweek 13 onwards. For this, we’re taking tight to mean two recovery days or fewer (eg Saturday-Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday etc).

West Ham United7
Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur6
Burnley, Manchester United5
Brigthon and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Watford4
Arsenal, Everton, Leeds United, Norwich City, Southampton3
Aston Villa, Brentford, Wolverhampton Wanderers2

It’s no surprise to see the clubs involved in European competition up there at the top, with West Ham United leading the way – a bit of a concern for owners of Michail Antonio (£8.2m), perhaps, although David Moyes can at least afford the luxury of resting him in the Europa League with qualification to the knockout rounds assured.

Manchester United’s non-involvement in the EFL Cup means that they have a full seven days of rest in between Gameweeks 18 and 19, which represents the longest recovery time given to any top-flight team throughout the period studied.

Tottenham Hotspur, by contrast, don’t have more than three days of rest, playing Thursday-Sunday for the next month and then having an EFL Cup clash with West Ham ahead of a three-game week between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Aston Villa, Brentford and Wolves have been dealt the best hands if we follow the table above, with the Bees even afforded an extra day of rest between Gameweeks 19 and 20 (more of which below).

Arsenal deserve a mention, too: they might be in EFL Cup quarter-final action in between Gameweeks 18 and 19 but they have been gifted a home draw against League One side Sunderland, so there’ll surely be a few breathers handed out to some key personnel in that tie.

TIGHTEST TURNAROUNDS FROM GAMEWEEKS 19 TO 20

The tightest of all the tight turnarounds comes between Gameweeks 19 and 20, with FPL managers faced with two deadlines in the space of 48 hours.

The clubs’ recovery time in between these two Gameweeks are detailed below (hours are given between full-time and kick-off, rounded up to the nearest half-hour):

TeamHours between GW19-20
Arsenal43.5
Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Norwich City, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers46
Watford48.5
Leeds United, Leicester City51
Liverpool53.5
Brighton and Hove Albion, Newcastle United69.5
Brentford, Manchester United70.5
Chelsea72
Manchester City75.5
Everton98.5
Burnley99.5

Arsenal are the worst hit: they are in action at the traditional 3pm kick-off time on Boxing Day and then have a lunchtime match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 28.

Seven clubs’ fixtures kick off at the same time, two days apart, in Gameweeks 19 and 20, affording them less than 48 hours of recovery.

Burnley and Everton are on easy street by comparison, with matches on Boxing Day and December 30.

Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs also get off relatively lightly, with around three days of recuperation time in between their respective games.

CLUBS WITH SUCCESSIVE ‘RED ZONE’ TURNAROUNDS – AND WHEN THEY FALL

The below table looks at when Premier League clubs have successive ‘red zone’ turnarounds – that is, when there are only two recovery days between matches.

The game ranges in italics indicate that one of the three consecutive fixtures is a cup tie, so rotation could theoretically be more widespread outside of the league matches involved.

For example, Liverpool have three fixtures between December 1-7 – but the last one of those is a Champions League against Milan, so with qualification for the knockout rounds assured, Klopp may look to rest some key players in Italy.

Manchester United have also secured top spot in their Champions League group, so the home fixture against Young Boys in between Gameweeks 15-16 allows whoever is in charge to run wild with the starting XI alterations and focus on the four Premier League matches around it.

TeamSuccessive ‘red zone’ Gameweek turnarounds
Manchester CityGW13-15 (plus UCL after GW15)
GW19-21
Manchester UnitedGW14-17 (UCL in between GW15-16)
LiverpoolGW14-15 (plus UCL after GW15)
GW17-18 (plus EFL Cup after GW18)
ChelseaGW13-15
GW17-18 (plus EFL Cup after GW18)
Leicester CityGW13-14 (plus UEL before GW13)
GW17-18 (plus EFL Cup after GW18)
West Ham UnitedGW13-15 (plus UEL before GW13)
GW16-18 (plus UEL before GW16)
Tottenham HotspurGW17-18 (plus EFL Cup after GW18)
ArsenalGW17-18 (plus EFL Cup after GW18)
Newcastle UnitedGW19-21
Crystal PalaceGW16-18
Brighton and Hove AlbonGW16-18
BurnleyGW13-15, GW16-18
WatfordGW13-15

Manchester City, Chelsea and West Ham are three of five clubs who play Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday in Gameweeks 13-15, which may set alarm bells ringing for FPL managers who own players from any of those teams. Burnley and Watford are the other two sides with the same schedule.

The Hammers have exactly the same timetable in Gameweeks 16-18, along with Crystal Palace, Brighton and Burnley.

The spectre of Pep rotation then rears its head again from Gameweeks 19-21, when the Citizens once more have to negotiate league fixtures on the Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday. Newcastle United are also on a tight turnaround from December 27 to January 2 inclusive.

Ready those FPL benches…

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  1. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Cant see Foden playing this gameweek. Dreadful transfer he has been. 3 blanks and now injured. He is becoming quite an injury prone player. Who to sell him for? Im tempted by Silva.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bilva or Gallagher for me

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If def out, I may get ESR.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm most likely going to hit him out to Jota. Gives me exact funds to then do Duffy to Alonso in GW14

  2. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    James TAA Cancelo Chilly*
    Havertz* Salah Raph Sarr
    Vardy Toney

    Steele Antonio Allan Liv
    2FT 0.5mil ITB

    The obvious move now is…
    Chilly + Havertz >> Alonso + Jota

    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tasty moves

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yup do it.
      I'm doing the same but Chilly to James as I don't have him yet

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

  3. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Could really need advice here. Already on -4 to get TAA in:

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Rudiger Chilwell* Cancelo Livra
    Salah Son Raph ESR Doucoure*
    Vardy Wilson Gelhardt*

    Got exact funds to go Chilwell -> James.

    Go through with it for -8? Cheers.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes I would.

    2. Fpl stress
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah it'll pay back over the season and if the price goes up you're screwed

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Appreciate it guys! Never feels good taking -8, but I guess I’m out of options here. Cheers!

  4. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you like to play a game?

    Who scores more:
    A) Son
    B) Vardy

    Start one:
    1) Antonio (have Cancelo)
    2) Duffy

    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A2

  5. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) White -> Alonso
    B) Rudiger -> James, next week White -> Reguilon or Mbuemo -> Gallagher
    C) Armstrong -> Pukki, next week A or B
    D) Antonio -> Benteke, next week Omo -> James

    WC likely gw16. 1.3ITB

    Sanchez
    Trent Cancelo Rudiger White
    Salah Jota Raphinha Mbuemo
    Kane Antonio

    Steele Gilmour Armstrong Omo

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  6. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What is the plan with Foden

    1. Swap to Jota
    2. Keep an play Antonio/duffy/livra.

  7. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Semedo (nor) to Alonso (MUN) worth a -4 this week?

    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nah

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

      No

    4. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      no

    5. TopBinFc
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nah, if you've kept Semedo this long you should play him v Norwich

      • Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers all!

    6. The Reptile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Are people keeping Antonio? his form isn't good and WH are bottom of the fixture difficulty

      I want to sell on WC but don't really trust Benteke and can't think who else to get.

      Currently have Kane - Dennis - Antonio.

      My go 3- 5-2 and get a cheap fwd maybe Broja

      Sanchez

      Chilwell* - TAA - Cancelo - James

      Salah - ESR - Foden - Gallagher

      Kane - Dennis - Antonio

      Foster - Antonio - Ait -Nouri - Normann

      1. TopBinFc
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Jiminez for next 2 GW?

      2. ADucksBehind
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        A) Jota + James
        B) Gallagher + Trent

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

          A

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

          B

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

          b

        4. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          B

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

        Bottomed.

        Options for Chelsea with Chilwell absent:

        A) Alonso - the simplest and most likely replacement, expect him to start 70% of games in Chilwell’s absence. Started the season well and should be able to find some good rhythm again with a steady run of games

        B) Azpilicueta - struggling to get in the team now with Tuchel playing 3 pure CBs now and James’ form at RWB. Came on at LWB vs Juventus but probably cause we were 3-0 up at that point and hasn’t really played on the left since playing at LB under Mourinho between 2014-15

        C) Pulisic/Hudson-Odoi - a couple of alternative options who have featured this season or in pre-season at wing back. I can’t really see this one happening due to their lack of defensive experience in these roles but could fill in at the end of a game if Alonso/Azpi needs a rest and the game is won.

        D) Emerson/Maatsen - both on loan at Lyon and Coventry respectively and naturally attacking LWBs. No option to recall would be available until January however.

        E) Harvey Vale - the next big thing to come out of Cobham. Hugely promising left footed attacking mid. Has a great cross and shot on him and a very good dribbler but only 18 and has yet to make a professional appareance. Would be a hugely exciting option but probably realistic to expect him to come straight into the team but could definitely be coached into a LWB role by Tuchel given his skill set.

        1. Chaldaea
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I wonder if James and Alonso will be first choice wing backs and Azpi will just rotate with them so no one plays constantly.

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

            This is another option but prob only when 3 up in games

        2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          cheers.....might risk an alonso punt since chilly to james is a -4 for me

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

            James is close to essential right now - in ridiculous form, haul potential every game

        3. Jordan.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          F) downgrade chilwell and upgrade keeper to mendy,likely 6 or 7 points every week,nil rotation and the bonus cheaper defender might get a cleanie...

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

            Mendy has AFCON and I still think Ramsdale/Guaita will match him for value

            1. Jordan.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              AFCON, good point ..

        4. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso has started every game which Chilwell was not available for under Tuchel.
          Fairly confident he plays a lot now and might get an occasional rest.

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

            Yup, he starts 70% minimum but will need to be protected at points as the games are relentless this time of year. Just wanted to outline some of the options.

        5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Good post. tx.

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

            Cheers

        6. McGazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Of the c22 matches that Chilly has not started at LWB in recent times, how many do you think Alonso started?

          Answer is 100%

          Does that help?

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

            Different situation as neither had a serious injury back then. Alonso will start the majority of games but I’m just outlining some of the options we can use to afford him some rest during the fixture pile up.

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

              Yes fair enough and helpful. I suspect Alonso will get the vast majority now, and have Chilly/Raph to Alonso/Jota lined up for this week

        7. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          What's your take on Saul Niguez at LWB? Adam Newson, Chelsea Correspondent for Football London, has reported in his latest article that Saul play LWB for Athletico and could get some mins there.

          https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thomas-tuchel-ben-chilwell-injury-22266850

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Slightly puts me off Alonso in favour of James

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              I would priorities James ahead of Alonso if you don't have him. Alonso/ Rudiger should be paired with James if you want to double up

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Can see James v MU but then rest v Watford !

                1. Tonyawesome69
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  James is a long term pick anyway, I wouldn't let one potential fixture he will get rested in put you off

                  1. Stranger Mings
                    • 3 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Very true

      4. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Best replacement for Chilwell?

        A - Alonso
        B - Dias
        C - Laporte
        D - Walker

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

          A

        2. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A

        3. Chaldaea
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Could save some money and consider Reguilon. B/C/D have minimal attacking threat. Alonso high upside but some risk of rotation.

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            i think alonso has a high upside but plays in a better team than regi..........regi is a good punt tho with these fixtures

        4. wulfrunian
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          b

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

          B

      5. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Foden to

        A.Jota
        B. Bilva
        C. Gundogan
        D. Trossard
        E. Raphinha
        F. Someone else

        1. Chaldaea
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A. if not injured and no miracle recovery from Firmino. Best stats, good price, playing out of position as a striker. Potential long term hold with AFCON.

          1. Gudjohnsen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Would Klopp put an injured player on the bench last night?

            1. Chaldaea
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              All signs pointing to no injury. Though Klopp seems to like to risk players in dead rubber CL games.

        2. wulfrunian
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          a

        3. TopBinFc
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I'm leaning towards A but will have no city midfield then, is that risky with nice fixtures? Or less of a headache due to rotation?

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

          Doing foden>jota move is harder then I thought, gives me funds for chilwell>james should be enough motivation

          1. Gudjohnsen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Same dilemma for me.

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

              Doubt we get clear info from pep aswell

          2. Chaldaea
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            If you want devils advocate James could concede against United then get rested against Watford as he's played a lot of games back to back.

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

              Yeah and he could also continue His amazing form with another double digit Score and dare I then go without against watford in hope of a rest

          3. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Is Foden confirmed out?

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

              No just a knock it seems so could start

        5. LiamK17
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Do you think it’s worth doing any of these moves? (I have 2FT)

          Dias —> Alonso (James/Canc/TAA)
          AArms —> Jiminez
          Mbuemo —> Bilva

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            everyone seems to be goign 4 or 5 at the back so A

          2. Chaldaea
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            1. Can probably wait this week as Dias with better fixture.
            2. Short term move so booking in a transfer.
            3. More of a longer term move but more funds so could effect other moves.

        6. Thursday's Press Conference Times
          Skonto Rigga
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Morning folks, here are today's pressers - including one already underway:

          Arteta - 8.15am
          Hasenhuttl - 1pm
          Bielsa - 1pm
          Potter - 1pm
          Benitez - 2.30pm
          Rodgers - post-Europa League

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

            Looking forward to your round up, always appreciated.

            1. Skonto Rigga
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              And I appreciate that, thank you!

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

              Yep, super helpful.

        7. melvinmbabazi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thoughts on how to bring in TAA? 1ft 0.0ITB Chilwell to TAA and who to downgrade for a -4?

          Ramsdale
          Cancelo, *Chilwell ,R.James,
          Salah, Raphinha, ESR,Gallagher
          CR7, Kane, ASM

          Subs: Foster, Livra, Manquillo,D.Luiz

          Thanks

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            One of CR7/Kane

        8. M_Rega96
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sanchez
          TAA Cancelo James Coady
          Salah ESR Mount Raph
          Toney CR7
          Foster Antonio Williams Allan

          Absolutely stumped for this GW. 1FT, 0ITB. Considering CR7>Kane and Mount>Jota for a -4.
          Any other ideas?!

        9. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Bilva or Gallagher if you can only have one?

          1. Chaldaea
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I made the same decision last week. Liked Bilva's fixtures longer term, seems to be nailed over Christmas, longer term proven PL player in a consistent team. As well as Palace have done still some risk they'll struggle against low blocks or teething problems.

          2. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            G

          3. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Bilva

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

            Bilva

        10. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Every morning I have a look at BBC football gossip and every morning Newcastle are linked with a host of world class players. Today's it's Mbappe. Can't help but think the fans are being played by the new owners.

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

            Absolutely!

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

            They're 'gonna take the Championship by sand storm.

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

          Best 4.4/4.5 Mid?

          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Gilmour. Playing further forward under the new manager and got an assist last weekend.

            1. hemalm
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Thanks! Was planning Normann, but will switch over

        12. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          1 FT and 1.7 ITB.

          A - Chilwell > James (if Chilly confirmed out)
          B - Antonio > King
          C - Raph > Gallagher
          D - Other suggestion?

          Sanchez
          TAA - Chilwell - Cancelo - Livra
          Salah (c) - Son - Foden - Raph
          Antonio - Wilson

          Foster - Duffy - Gilmour - Perica

          1. hemalm
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            A
            Also maybe start Duffy ahead of Livra?

          2. pBelck
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Chilly is confirmed out for the remainder of 2021.
            I just did A

            1. FantasyClub
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Link?

        13. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          After reading this article, all I can say is I hope Moussa Sissoko finds his shooting boots over Christmas.

        14. Thanos
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Any update on Sarr's injury?

        15. Abra Dubravka
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Zero Chelsea now Chilwell is injured.

          A) Chilly to James (-4)?
          B) Keep Chilly this weekand just play Duffy?

          1. Gudjohnsen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            B

          2. The Mentaculus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            A

        16. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso benched against United but gets the Watford game?

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            If that the case assume Azpilicueta play v MU?

        17. Westfield Irons ⭐️
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Rotation Pairs GW13 > GW19
          I need to do Chilwell > James
          Defence will be TAA, James, Cancelo, Livra + 4.5
          Think that will suffice if I can find a decent defender to rotate with Livra.
          Quick scan of fixtures gives me 2 options: Ait-Nouri or Brighton defender.
          Rotation will be:
          a) Livra+Ait-Nouri = nor, BUR, BRI, ars, bri, BRE, WAT
          b) Livra+Brighton = LEE, LEI, BRI, ars, WOL, BRE, BRE
          Which works out best and which Brighton defender to pick if b)?
          Is Ait-Nouri nailed?
          Any other rotations with Livra worth a look?

        18. Back of the Garnett
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Would really appreciate some help here... 1FT 1.6ITB

          Ramsdale
          TAA - Rudiger - Cancelo - Dias
          Salah - Son - Raph
          Wilson - Antonio - Toney

          Foster - Livramento - Luiz - Brownhill

          What are my priorities here for the next couple of gameweeks?
          From GW 16 Wilson & Raph have some horrible fixtures and wouldn't mind bringing Ronnie in...
          Antonio out?
          Dias > Alonso/James?

          Thanks all

          1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Dias > James now
            Bank transfers for GW16 and lose Wilson+Raph for King+Gallagher or another hipster pair at that time....?

            1. Back of the Garnett
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah liking the sound of that - am questioning how essential CRon is gunna be from GW16 with United not firing and likely a lot of rotation

              1. Hiiler
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                I agree with you. Noone knows how essential CR7 will be at that time, but that's 4 GW's away, so hopefully we see it by that time what fireing Ole has done to Man United's game. I myself have one premium forward, so that if needed I can bring in CR7 quickly.

                I have a bad feeling that Chelsea might not get a CS from GW 13, since a lot of FPL managers are doubling up on Chelsea defence some even tripleing up. 😛

                1. Back of the Garnett
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Agreed, he's got to be providing returns weekly for that price and haven't seen that yet. If needed I'll shift Son & Antonio to make it work...

                  So do I, just swapped Dias to James giving me a chelsea double up - upside is James is likely to get attacking returns rather than just clean sheets (or just any points unlike Dias since I bought him in)

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

          What should I do here ? Plan was to save so i could get kane next week but then Chilwell and foden happened.

          Sanchez
          TAA Rudiger Cancelo Chilwell*
          Foden* Salah ESR Gallagher
          Vardy Jimenez

          Foster Antonio Gilmour Livramento

          A. Foden and Chilwell > Jota and James -4
          B. Foden >Jota (play Antonio)
          C. Chilwell>Alonso ( rules out James)
          D. Save and hope

          1. TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            A. Seems the obvious move

          2. hemalm
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            A seems worth the hit

        20. hemalm
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A) Smith Rowe
          B) Gallagher (I have Benteke)

          1) Gundo
          2) Bilva

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

            B1

          2. TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            For how long?

            1. hemalm
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              On WC - so thinking long term(ish)

        21. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Is reguilion the next best alternative after Alonso or James ?

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

            He might be. Also like Villa boys

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Yeh although villa have some mixed fixtures. Guess also Laporte has to be considered