Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

Think both are pants so flip a coin. Take a hit for Toney maybe?

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I personally like those hits.

Zaha to Bowen probably not worth a hit

I would keep Zaha but Sterling Richarlison to Díaz Vardy are good moves

Keep Zaha. No Bowen. Presume you have a Che attacker already.

I wont sell sterling

Decent.

James is a gamble though?

Lukaku likely to play? He had 77 mins on Thursday.

Havertz came on v Leicester so would expect him to start. Perhaps Vardy over him and Sanchez to Alonso

Think Lukaku is a punt too far with Havertz back on deck. I’d prefer Vardy or Toney. You could then also upgrade your 1st sub in case of surprise no shows.
The rest seem decent.

Gelhardt before Tsimi on bench?

First one.

Don’t take a hit for Joelinton.

I would expect all of them to get at least some minutes

On a free hit myself, it’s a flip of a coin with some of the players like Bowen/Madison and Mane/KDB. Good team though

Matip maybe if VVD plays.

Conte on whether Kane will be fit [full quote]: "Yes, for sure. Also because in the last game we had Kulusevski, he had this problem and he didn't train with us on Saturday but on Sunday was good to play. For sure, Harry doesn't want to miss this type of game."

I've had that bug and the fever was worse than my Covid-19 but over within 18 hours.

It spreads though so there's a risk to the squad. It's not great and does last a few days once you've shaken the worst off.

It's quite virulent.

Mendy. spread the risk.

wouldn't be too shocked if Kepa started vs Watford

Broja

Myko. Could be cagey

Will Broja so something eventually?

They're rested v Leicester.

I would probably do something with Watkins, keep Zaha and richarlison

I'd keep Zaha and get rid of the other 2

Zaha at home 1st united is fun

I have 2 and looking at Sessegnon as an enabler.

This talk of matip rest I don't buy.

I don't see virgil starting and if he does.....Ibou will be rested. He has played 120 in final and 90 at St Mary's.

Matip will start, sess is in my FH but all this illness rumours.....as for cancelo...I'm staying away from city def as I think villa could score....and pray they score a few 🙂

Massively sideways

I don't think its sideways....

Hahah… that’s about it.

Getting rid of kane is either very bold, or very silly!

Not sure id do it.

Its not a -8, any single move is a -4 in isolation.

Youd assume good chance alonso outscores coady for 4, prob enough upside to make it worth it.

What if Alonso doesn't start?

Nope

I'm eyeing Alonso as well, so I say yes.

Not sure he starts or not, but he def get 30mins you'd have thought.

I'm fairly sure Nketiah starts and Lacazette comes on for 20 minutes or something like that. Leno could get a send off too, if we have 3rd sub available and are winning comfortably. I doubt Ramsdale will be benched just because of that though.

Result is too important for sentimentality like starting a guy for his last game, surely. Doesn't mean Arteta might not have tactical reasons or training ground insight that makes him start Laca, but if he does it won't be for the "last game" reason. Odds probably still favour Nketiah start.

Thanks gents, very helpful.

B.

Azpilicueta's last game and Tuchel tombola with youngsters.

In that case, probably A.

B

I currently have Alonso in my FH and am seriously considering taking him out with TT comments about the last game.

Only defenders nailed imo are Rudi and Azpi

I’d you are taking a -4 hit to get Toney and benching Richarlison then my thoughts are
If richarlison also plays a full 90 mins and just gets 2 points you are effectively 6 points down . Do your needing Toney to score 1 goal just to really break even and hope
Then richarlison who you have benched doesn’t get a goal or assist. If so you are in the mud

Go with your gut on that one. I like Maddison more but both are good.

B

Kane

quite confident we will

I would stick....the triple spurs attack could easily out score mount

Looking at same move as A. Could backfire though… risk v reward.

A. would be an easy call if only we thought Mount was nailed, that's the problematic variable here.

Worry with Chelsea is their league position can't change and their opponent's result doesn't affect any other team so the "honour the league" reason for fielding a proper team is not relevant. Why would a manager not take that chance to have a look at some kids. Would be malpractice not to. Makes the lineup extraordinarily unpredictable.

Sorry just noticed the bit where it would be blocking a rival, which is a bit of weight on the scale for the Mount transfer I guess. I am playing the blocking game this week and bringing in players on FH that may not play purely for blocking purposes. But that's easier to contemplate when it's bot for a hit.

Tough. Probably Toney

Salah would be big captain candidate - otherwise on Son I suppose, thought that would be a much easier call if Spurs were at home.

B. I wouldn’t sell zaha v Man U

Seems Kane vs KDB mostly.
He will try copy your best player he does not have but he cannot reach Kane. Visa versa for you.