Scout Notes

Alonso sub explained and Coutinho concern for Gameweek 37: FPL notes

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points from Saturday’s six Double Gameweek 36 fixtures in our Scout Notes summary.

The graphics below are taken from LiveFPL, Ragabolly’s excellent and ever-improving website, and our own Premium Members Area.

GOALS, ASSISTS AND BONUS

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INJURIES AND BANS

Alonso sub explained and Coutinho concern for Gameweek 37: FPL notes

Burnley’s survival hopes took a blow on Saturday, with their defeat to Aston Villa compounded by an injury to centre-half James Tarkowski (£4.9m).

Matej Vydra (£5.2m) was also absent with a previously undeclared knee issue.

“We don’t know at this moment in time, [Tarkowski] felt a tight hamstring. We will have a look at him on Monday or Tuesday and fingers crossed it is not too bad.

“He knew himself that it was getting a little bit tight and he has made the decision but he doesn’t come off if it is not a little bit sore.

“Vyds felt his knee, we will know a little bit more next week. He felt it after the Watford game last week and we are ongoing with that. We will be a bit clearer on Monday or Tuesday.” – Mike Jackson

The Villans were without Jacob Ramsey (£4.7m) and it seems like it will be a big ask for the budget midfielder to be fit for the visit of Liverpool, with Steven Gerrard saying that a recovery is now “looking ambitious”.

Relegated Watford were without Imrân Louza (£5.2m), Juraj Kucka (£5.5m) and João Pedro (£5.4m) for their final-nail-in-the-coffin defeat to Crystal Palace, with Tom Cleverley (£4.8m) and Samir (£4.5m) limping off later in the game. Hassane Kamara (£4.5m) was also sent off for two bookable offences and will miss the Hornets’ second Double Gameweek 36 fixture, at home to Everton.

Marc Guehi (£4.5m) hobbled out of the same match, which could be a blow for Palace ahead of their forthcoming double-header in Gameweek 37. The Eagles will assess his ankle injury in the coming days.

We’ve heard nothing yet from Patrick Vieira on Vicente Guaita (£4.6m), who wasn’t part of the matchday squad at Selhurst Park.

FPL TALKING POINTS

ALONSO’S SUBSTITUTION ‘TACTICAL’
Alonso sub explained and Coutinho concern for Gameweek 37: FPL notes 1

One name you might have expected to see in the above section is Marcos Alonso (£5.7m).

The Spaniard was substituted at half-time of the two-all draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, raising fears of an injury.

But Thomas Tuchel confirmed at full-time that the wing-back’s withdrawal was tactical in nature.

“Marcos was not injured, it was just a decision we made. Azpi had a yellow card and he was very active in the first half but he was too offensive. He took too many risks there and sometimes we only had Ruben as the spare player in the two v twos and that’s why we changed. Azpi had a yellow card and we wanted the runs from him in the second half.” – Thomas Tuchel

Mason Mount (£7.7m) and Kai Havertz (£7.9m) were taken out of an otherwise strong starting XI for the visit of Wolves, the former not getting on the pitch at all. Reece James (£6.4m) meanwhile was moved to centre-back – not for the first time in the last month – in the second half, negating his attacking threat.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.4m) rediscovered some belated form to score his first goals of 2022 but the Blues conceded twice to a team that had drawn a blank against Burnley, Newcastle and Brighton in their last three matches, so it’s now just one clean sheet in five for the west Londoners.

The visitors’ dramatic late equaliser might ultimately turn out to be a good result for owners of Chelsea assets, as the gap between the Blues and the two north London sides remains just about narrow enough for Tuchel not to take his eye off the ball in the league – at least, not yet.

COUTINHO BENCHED – AND BUENDIA TAKES HIS CHANCE

Philippe Coutinho (£7.4m) was benched for the first time in the league since his Gameweek 22 Villa debut.

Compounding his owners’ misery was the dazzling performance of Emi Buendia (£6.1m) in the ‘number 10’ role, the Argentinian scoring and assisting another en route to a double-digit haul.

“We gave Emi Buendia an opportunity today and I thought he was fantastic, really creative. His assist for the first goal was outstanding, exactly what we’ve been working on. And then he gets himself in the box, where we want him, on the penalty spot, to tap home the second.” – Steven Gerrard

Gerrard did offer a little bit of positivity regarding Coutinho’s game-time prospects going forward but it was heavily asterisked, and the rotation may continue not just in ‘the hole’ but across the team in the next fortnight.

“We want Philippe Coutinho here (next season), for sure.

“No, Phil was (not disappointed) to miss out. There’s not much ego in this group. They’re a right good set of lads. The schedule, we’ve been playing one game a week/two weeks which isn’t enough. We want to be in a place where the games come thick and fast.

“We’ve just entered the period where it’s going to change with five games in a short space of time. Phil and Emi will both get enough game time to keep them satisfied. They know that you can’t go Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday all of the time. Phil understood it.” – Steven Gerrard

The Ollie Watkins (£7.5m) and Danny Ings (£7.7m) partnership continued to flourish up top, the latter making it seven attacking returns in as many appearances with his goal, while Lucas Digne (£5.0m) provided an assist and interestingly registered almost three times as many final-third touches as Matty Cash (£5.3m) on the opposite flank.

TITLE AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RACES IN BALANCE
Alonso sub explained and Coutinho concern for Gameweek 37: FPL notes 14

A 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs did little for either side’s end-of-season aims.

Spurs could be out of the top four race by Thursday night if Arsenal win their next two fixtures (the second being the north London derby) and Chelsea get one more point, while Manchester City can now afford to draw one of their remaining four fixtures and still win the Premier League title.

Fantasy returns were few and far between for the key FPL assets, with only Son Heung-min (£11.0m) of the usual suspects leaving Anfield with more than appearance points – his deadlock-breaking goal took him to 23 attacking returns in as many run-outs under Antonio Conte.

Joel Matip‘s (£5.2m) run of 19 league starts without a benching came to an end, while a flagging Andrew Robertson (£7.3m) was hooked not long after the hour mark – owners of the Scottish left-back will be hoping that this early withdrawal helps him avoid a midweek benching after seven successive competitive starts.

Some of the less-heralded FPL assets impressed, meanwhile: goalscorer Luis Diaz (£8.0m) was the pick of the Liverpool front three and had more shots than anyone on show, while the visitors’ defence was superb. With the Spurs front three in such good form of late, it’s easy to forget that only Liverpool and City have conceded fewer goals and kept more clean sheets than the north Londoners since Conte took over.

PALACE ROTATION A CONCERN AHEAD OF GAMEWEEK 37

With six clean sheets in their last 12 matches, Crystal Palace boast one of the division’s form defences. They also have two fixtures in Double Gameweek 37 and have an in-form, penalty-taking talisman – Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m) – who has scored eight goals in his last 13 appearances.

One small problem, like Villa, is rotation. Comfortably safe in mid-table, Patrick Vieira has repeatedly pledged to take a look at squad and academy players in the run-in. He made another five starting XI changes on Saturday, with Jean-Philippe Mateta (£5.3m) among those missing out.

Only four of their players have started all six fixtures since the international break:

Zaha has mostly been rotation-proof at least (his benching in Gameweek 35 was attributed to the after-effects of a physical battle against Leeds), while the defence hasn’t changed too much – although that’s not to say that Vieira won’t take a look at other options in the run-in. A potential injury to Guehi may also affect Palace’s clean sheet prospects.

BURNLEY DOWN BOTH FIRST-CHOICE CENTRE-HALVES IN GAMEWEEK 37?
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As mentioned in the injuries and bans section above, Burnley saw Tarkowski hobble off with hamstring discomfort on Saturday.

Already without their other first-choice centre-half, Ben Mee (£4.6m), the Clarets now face the prospect of fielding reserve stoppers Kevin Long (£4.0m) and Nathan Collins (£4.3m) together in Gameweek 37 if Tarkowski is ruled out.

That’ll pique the interest of owners of Spurs attackers ahead of their clash with Mike Jackson’s side on Sunday, as well as Villa’s forward players for the swift rematch next Thursday.

Above: Despite sitting near the top of our Season Ticker over their last six matches and being the only club to avoid any of the ‘big six’, Burnley are at the wrong end of the table for expected goals conceded (xGC) in that time.

HOW THE SINGLE GAMEWEEKERS FARED
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The Fantasy equivalent of a Partridge shrug, four of the six clubs who don’t have a double in Gameweeks 36 or 37 met on Saturday.

All four sides also have little meaningful left to play for in the Premier League but the problem with the ‘on the beach’ argument has been laid bare by these clubs’ contrasting form.

If Brentford and Brighton are at the seaside, they’re liberated and having a whale of a time in the process. United and Southampton meanwhile are scratching their arses down on the shingle, plodding back to their B&Bs with sunstroke-and-San Miguel headaches.

United don’t even have a match in Gameweek 37 and have now disappeared completely from the FPL radar, while Southampton look like a team to really attack next Tuesday when Liverpool come calling to St Mary’s. We’ll have the benefit of seeing the teamsheets and minutes from the FA Cup final ahead of Sunday’s deadline, too, to cement our picks from Klopp’s troops.

Saints have conceded more goals, expected goals (xGC) and big chances than any other side from Gameweek 28 onwards, with a booed-off Ralph Hasenhuttl sounding deflated after Brentford’s win on Saturday.

“We were simply not good enough. When you defend like this, against a team like this in the Premier League you are not able to win games, that’s for sure.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl


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  1. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH left better to play it in week 37 or 38?

    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Entirely team dependent.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Whats your current team?

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Schmeichel
        Laporte Cancelo TAA Matip
        Son Salah Saka Mount
        Dennis Pukki

        Foster Emerson Royal KDH Nketiah

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Would probably go for 37. You dont have to go that heavy on doublers if you dont want to. Still some upside in getting a second Spurs attacker, maybe Jota, etc

          1. AC Yew
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yes deciding between Kane & KDB currently as won't be able to afford both premiums that week. That will dictate team structure

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      37 based on info provided.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This was my original plan but double games dont seem exciting

        1. Stimps
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Load up on Everton palace and villa, exciting 🙂

          Salah Son and KDB as the singles

          1. AC Yew
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Sounds good. Too many midfield options though considering Zaha, Kulu and Gordon as well

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          More exciting than the great unknown of GW38.

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      38

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Dude in my opinion for DGW 37 players that must have are
      Richa watkins Zaha & one of
      Cash or Digne any other player who play DGW u need him ??
      So I think that FH 38 is better

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        OP doesn't have any of those players though...

    6. snow pea in repose
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Too many variables in 38, I would go 37

  2. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    When people talk about changes that could be made in future for FPL surely the bonus point system should be up there? Yesterday was yet another good example of it’s flaws in my opinion. Some of the 4th best performing players in some matches outperformed players who were awarded bonus points in others.

    In my opinion, they should just award bonus points based on the bps a player gets, regardless of how many players earn bonus in a single match. They should probably Elsa remove the clean sheet, assist and goal element from bps too as you already get rewarded with points for these.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Let it go, let it gooo, let it gooooooo!

      1. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Let what go? You not think that would improve the game? You must have had loads of situations where your players just missed out on bonus despite earning a good bps score.

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          You sir are Frozen in time. You should just have Olaf about it.

          1. The Mentaculus
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            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            A joke from DBW? Love it! Don't think I've seen this lighter side of you before, keep it up!

            1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Bro I’m the king of the jokes. Will keep them coming x

    2. Mike2795647
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Personally would love to see an unlimited funds free hit. The scenes with a double GW between those with your normal 11 and 100m budget and those with the likes of Cancelo, Trent, Mo, son, KdB and Kane would be superb

      1. Onz
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        The Eliteserien game has that and works well.

    3. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      It sucks. We need a change tbh

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The bps undervalues defensive actions and overvalues offensive actions IMO.

      Yesterday, in the Liverpool game, it was clear that Romero, Davies and Royal were the three best players out of everyone. Spurs were battered. They only let in one goal because of the discipline shown by the Spurs defence. Those three players didn't get a single BAP between them.

      I would also prefer to see a system where you get BAPS based on the total bps you earn in a game. For example, 30bps+ = 1 BAP, 40 bps+ = 2 BAP, 50bps+ = 3 BAP etc.

      1. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Agree with this. I’d like them to change the bonus points to reward the things you don’t already get points for.

      2. nolard
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Not against a revamp of the bps system, but as to your main argument, keep in mind that it is in general easier to defend than to create.

  3. Mike2795647
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane or Vardy for 37? Vardy has double but not sure he will play/last both

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane. Vardy just turned 52.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      My guess is he'll start one (playing 70 ish minutes) and come on as a sub in the other.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        He’ll come on carrying an oxygen tank.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Like Frank from Blue Velvet. That’s Vardy to a tee!

          1. nolard
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            snigger

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      In other words, exactly what TKT said.

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Would want to see an actual Vardy goal before committing to him

  4. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ridiculous benching headache for next week, after this bench boost. I might have to bench both havertz and Barnes, based on recent output

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I benched Havertz out of the effing cosmos before this GW, spirits be praised.

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Has the advantage of a strong bench for GW38 in case random no shows happen

  5. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any Jesus kdb richarlison owners this week ready to get the show on the road?!

    1. Onz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Jesus captain. No KDB or Richardson so hiding behind the sofa until it is all clear.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Well that killed the conversation.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Just Richarlison (c)

      Who knows which way this will go...

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Will he play twice in 37? Hoping he can get me out of the Werhole.

    4. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KdB tC

  6. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Coutinho or Gordon the key midfield target for next week?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordon

    2. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Zaha

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordo

    4. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If Buendia keeps playing like that Cout's mins may get managed, so Gordon and save the cash

    5. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Neither for me

    6. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordon of those 2 but don't expect much

    7. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordon

    8. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Coutinho has not been a good option for months.

  7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Diaz to Mane last minute and Salah captain, an absolute disaster as of now!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Tis ok because you are the Loonknight!

  8. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Laporte trained yesterday. Just depends on if he’ll start & if City will keep a cleansheet

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Couldn’t agree more.

  9. Skitelord
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    GW37 team
    Schmeichel*
    TAA, Robbo, Cancelo, Collins*
    Salah, Son, Gordon*
    Kane, Nketiah, Toney

    I’ve got one FT and .5m.

    * = DGW.

    Is it absurd to suggest that saving FH for GW38 is the way ahead? Will be able to load up on whatever team is still playing for something. This week feels like a DGW for pretty average players and teams.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Have a look at the top post.

      1. Skitelord
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ah yeah, didn’t see that.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Exactly and FH37 likely makes gw38 even harder to navigate with 1 ft.

      1. Skitelord
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yeah, that’s where I’m at. I’ll be short of Man City players potentially playing a must-win match at home to an on the beach Villa, for example. Tricky one.

  10. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    When will next season of FPL start?

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      next season starts 6th august

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        FPL not PL

        1. amit1964
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          i think 16/6

          1. dshv
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            16.07

  11. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    pick one for GW37 please

    a) watkins
    b) ings

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  12. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    When will Diaz’s “goal” be changed to an og?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      When the trolls rise up and rule the kingdom.

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        They already are in power.

        Conservative party.

  13. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Coutinho owners.

    What are you doing with him ?

    Cheers.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Even Ancelotti abandoned him!

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wait til you see what he did with James Rodriguez!

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      FH37 stick with salah & Kane?

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Salah, yes. Kane, no.

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Front 3 of ings, Watkins & rich instead ?

          1. Scots Gooner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Beautiful 🙂

      2. European Bob
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Kane, yes, Salah, no

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Ok cheers Maddison could be a alternative

      3. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Depends how the golden boot race is going re: Salah. Am so sick of Kane, seems to exist purely to make space for my FPL rivals' players to score these days.

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeh agree on Kane which is why ings, Watkins & rich could outscore him

          1. Do I Not Like Orange
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I am losing him on FH37 FWIW, Rich & Watkins in with Son as my only Spurs attacker.

      4. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I think I'm done with Salah this season. Not even making it into my FH37 team atm even though I could easily afford him

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I have only just gone back for hits after a few weeks without!!

          1. The Mentaculus
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            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I know bud, seems like most except the hardcore chasers have flocked back to him now but he still seems well off his best imo

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Yeh since AFCOn .My midfield is zaha,Gordon, SALAH, son so maybe Maddy, KDB or mahrez instead

            2. Scots Gooner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              He does have Southampton next week though. Tough to leave him out, even if he looks off lately, versus a team that looks more and more pathetic by the week.

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Yeh true tough decision

              2. The Mentaculus
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                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I fancy a Jota haul at Saints

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Too punty on FH?

      Schmeichel*
      Robertson Cash* Holgate*
      KDB Mane Son Zaha*
      Vardy* Ings* Richarlison*

      3.9m, Clyne*, Brownhill*, Tsimikas

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I’d rather have Watkins than Vardy.

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Although that result against Brighton hurt. I'm expecting a big reaction from us against Palace.

      We pick ourselves up, and we march on!

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        United have their points total for the season

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Utd trying to avoid Europa conference

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Should be happy to reach Conference tbf

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Why. It's a massive distraction of a tournament.

              Just make it a UEFA cup knockout format.

              1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                It’s a competition on their level. Nice that they might be able to win something.

      2. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Only that result hurt? It's truly been one to forget for you guys. You haven't generated a big action all season, let alone a reaction.

        Palace aren't walkovers.

    5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Starting to worry that Matip misses Tuesday as well.

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Why would he? He will stert and keep a CS. Konate will stert cup final

      2. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Pretty confident that was a specific ploy to defend against Son. Matip has been a regular league starter. Own him too & not really worried

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Konate played to counter Son. I would not worry.

      3. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        On my bench…..BB bench.

    6. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Changed captain from Mahrez to Salah last minute, so weak. Dont even deserve top10k.

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Mahrez will haul 100%

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wait until you see if mahrez even starts

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Pep always sticks to unchanged team so surely will?!

            1. Firminooooo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              The way this season is going, he will probably start Sterling. (Sold Sterling to Mahrez)

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Ha ha - I actually think he will play mahrez

        • DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Moved Mahrez and Diaz out of my FH team. You know how this one will go.

        • DavvaMC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I did the same, I am such a pathetic weakling of a man 🙁

          1. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            It hurts. One of the last chances to move up, and I chickened out.

      3. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Foster ( Dubravka)
        Cancelo Robbo Alonso
        Saka Salah Son Diaz Maddison*
        Toney Richa*
        A- Alosno & Saka & Toney
        (Digne & Zaha & Watkins )*
        5 DGW Players
        B- Use FH

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          B

        2. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wouldn't sell Toney for a hit. He's a much better option for GW38 than Watkins. Maybe just the first 2 moves

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Cheers

          2. OptimusBlack
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I want just to get 3 players for the DGW other single players too good to sell them

      4. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Down by 40 points to rival but now I’ve got the KDB(c) differential (as well as Nketiah Richarlison and Laporte against just Gordon remaining today for rival). Could I overtake him today?

        1. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yes you could

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Anything is possible. In a similar situation to you and wish I'd capped Kev.

        3. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          We have got through the first half of the first fixtures. Take a look at the end of the day I think.

        4. BERGKOP
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yes

      5. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        When you realise you’ve got to go to a bday party and miss all the 2pm games.

        What we expecting?

        Arsenal tight win?
        Score draw Leicester Everton
        And a tight West Ham win?

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          ARS 2-2 LEE
          LEI 0-0 EVE
          NOR 1-1 WHU

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            You’d get massive odds for 3 draws. Absolutely no chance

            1. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Not much of a bettor & not too confident on the last one, but I would back both Ars & Lee to score & Lei-Eve to be tight

            2. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              You are right. 179.5/1 on those first two scores. I put £5 on it. I'll blame/thank you later...

          2. BERGKOP
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I don't see draws in the first two matches. Maybe the third.

      6. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Looking back to when Mourinio was in charge at United finished top four got silverware wanted rid of Pogba but board went with player - time to get rid of the board who make horrendous decisions.
        Could United actually about to do an Everton & struggle for survival?

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Fingers crossed for the latter

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          It would be an extremely popular outcome for sure.

        3. BERGKOP
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I honestly think Utd will be living with the legacy of Woodward for a few more years. Also, Utd haven't been the same club since Ferguson. The next 2yrs are critical.

        4. tokara
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          For now, United should sack Rangnick

        5. AleksaMaster
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          United has been unlucky with recruitment for a long time, they pay so much money and cant sign proper player. Thats the biggest problem.

          1. tokara
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Bruno was the best until cr7 came along

          2. BERGKOP
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            This is far too simplistic and highlights the core issues at the club. Money doesn't solve everything... This is why they are where they are.

            They aren't unlucky. There are so many things beyond throwing cash at players that contribute to success.

      7. Tomsk
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        If Man City got title won before GW38 would we expect Klopp to play second string team v Wolves with CL final only 6 days later?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Pardon my user name but the caveat to this is he may want to play them For rhythm with a gap like that.

        2. BERGKOP
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Not a second string team but certainly minutes managed for certain players.

        3. tokara
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          U want momentum

        4. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          The game where you may see wholesale changes is Southampton GW37 if City have won their intervening games. Klopp will play something very close to his CL Final team in GW38, they need to be in rhythm.

      8. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Can my keeper be the star ad avoid relegation?
        Will Pool get an attacking return, protect EO and get a clean sheet.
        With 2 home fixtures can my duo do the business for me so avoid getting a mid from the same team?
        Can the big players I avoid fail against a trick away fixture?
        Will my best pick over the last few weeks come good in a single fixture?
        Will the only enabler worth owning start to get points after impressive recent appearances?
        Should I keep the most obvious captain candidate in a single GW thus avoiding a possible calamity?
        Should I take a chance with a very impressive performer with 2 away GW's?
        Should I rely on another DGW player who has been scoring penalties lately and playing down the middle?
        Should I get the obvious 2 mid priced forwards?
        Should I Play a very expensive SGW forward be taken on, limiting my midfield performers?
        You should be able to name my 12 picks for a FH.

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          "A very impressive performer" = Olise? The rest are mostly easy

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            The pens make my mind up on that one but i can't help but think it will be a 3 pointer.
            The reason for the above was to indicate how template the FH chip will be. I tried to work out the possibility of GW38 FH rather but I don't see it paying.

            1. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Oh I know the one below is Zaha. But I guess you meant Maddison, not Olise

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Sorry bud. My bad; It could confuse.

        2. Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Pickford
          TAA Digne Cash
          Son Gordon Salah Maddison Zaha
          Watkins Richarlison Kane

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Perfect mate. How different will anyone be this week? Cancelo sub?

            1. Firminooooo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Kane or KdB will be the biggest difference. Maybe punt on Vardy, If he shows some form this GW.

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                So Troooo!

              2. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Kane is the preference because of choices up top compared to the mids.

      9. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Just seen a replay of the Diaz goal, was going wide surely?

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wish Spurs won the game

      10. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        How’s this FH 37 draft?

        Schmiecal,
        Cash, TAA, Cancelo
        Salah, Mads, Coutinho, Gordon, KDB
        Watkins, Richarlison

        Fodder bench - 2.1 ITB

        Worry is no spurs, would ideally get Kane as the midfield is tough in terms of who is drop… maybe madison and play 3 strikers?

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          No Son is odd

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I've got this atm fwiw.

          Pickford
          TAA Cancelo Cash
          Salah Son Zaha Gordon
          Kane Watkins Richa

          3.9 Clyne Brownhill Tsi

          1. CheesyZoot
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yeh I think I prefer this… might be able to do without KDB

            I like the Zaha pick

          2. OptimusBlack
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Nice

      11. Catalan Rangers
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Beat TC for gw37?

        1. Catalan Rangers
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Best*

        2. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Does it have to be 37? Probably has to be Son now in either week

      12. tommo1989
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Man City’s odds have drifted from 1.17 this morning to 1.24 which could suggest a key player is being left out?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          An interesting narrative.

        2. Ruinenlust
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          KDB?

      13. JRD
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        anyone else (TC) Cancelo ??

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          My ML competition.

        2. Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Good pick.

      14. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Schmeichel
        TAA, Robertson, Cash
        Salah Son, Maddison, Gordon
        Kane, Richarlison, Watkins

        How about this team for GW37?

        1. OptimusBlack
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Good without FH

          1. The Polymath
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            It's FH team.

            1. OptimusBlack
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Still Good

        2. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          You reckon Trent & Robbo both start after FA Cup final? If Robbo gets a rest against Villa I'll definitely put him in but otherwise may just go with VVD/Matip

          1. The Polymath
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Good point

            1. The Polymath
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              But Pool may have no choice but to play their best team until the end of the season.

              1. The Mentaculus
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                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Yeah mostly. Just conscious of what Klopp said about Robbo being due a rest