Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 28 – Tuesday

Aston Villa record a rare win as Christian Benteke casts aside a lengthy goal drought. Saido Berahino is on target once again, Sadio Mane puts an end to Southampton’s rocky patch and bags his seventh of the campaign, whilst Dame N’Doye alerts Fantasy managers with his third strike in four.

Relief for Villa and Benteke

At long last, Aston Villa put their 12-match winless streak to bed with an incident-packed 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion. The Villains’ first win since early December coincided with Christian Benteke’s first goal in 16 outings, as the Belgian striker bagged his fourth of the campaign with a penalty deep into stoppage time. Gabriel Agbonlahor opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, snapping a 14-match goal drought of his own.

Tim Sherwood named just one change to the side that lost 1-0 to Newcastle last time out, drafting in Charles N’Zogbia to replace Scott Sinclair. The 28-year-old midfielder lined up in the number 10 role behind a front two of Benteke and Agbonlahor.

Villa now face a potential momentum-building pair of match-ups away to Sunderland and home to Swansea before embarking on a brutal run of fixtures until the penultimate Gameweek (mun, tot, QPR, mci, EVE, WHU, sou). We’ll be keeping a close eye on Benteke in the coming weeks to ascertain whether his late goal proves to be the catalyst for a return to form.

Berahino papers over cracks

For the third time in four Gameweeks, Saido Berahino was on target for the Baggies, notching his 12th goal of the season. Although impressive in recent clashes, the 21-year-old’s goalscoring exploits have diverted attention away from the Midlanders’ dearth of creativity. In the last four Gameweeks, West Brom have only mustered a combined total of nine shots on target; in fact, Berahino’s goal against Villa was their only effort on target and one of three attempts altogether. West Brom are to be commended for taking their chances, but it’s a worrying trend that’s worth observing in their upcoming fixtures.

Brown Ideye also passed a late fitness test and was selected in Pulis’ unchanged XI. The physical forward spearheaded the visitors attack – with Berahino operating in “the hole” behind – but couldn’t engineer a single attempt on goal throughout the 90. Nonetheless, Fantasy managers that invested in the strike duo will be hopeful of attacking returns in light of West Brom’s schedule – besides an unforgiving trip to the Etihad, three winnable home ties (STO, QPR, LEI) in the next four provide a platform for their forwards to flourish.

Southampton’s Mane man

Sadio Mane (6.6) registered his fifth strike in nine matches as Saints’ broke a 378-minute barren spell in front of goal, recording their first victory in four Gameweeks. The Senegal international is fast establishing himself as the premier pick in the 6.0–7.0 price bracket, particularly with the likes of Stewart Downing (6.7) and Gylfi Sigurddson (6.5) suffering from a lack of form. Beyond a trip to Stamford Bridge next Gameweek, Southampton’s schedule throws up a host of favourable match-ups (BUR, eve, HUL, sto), which could trigger an increase on Mane’s 1% ownership.

Meanwhile, Dusan Tadic and Florin Gardos were demoted as Eljero Elia and Filip Djuricic muscled their way back into Ronald Koeman’s starting line-up. Saints rearguard recorded their third clean sheet in five matches, much to the delight of Nathaniel Clyne’s (35%) and Ryan Bertand’s (19%) substantial ownerships. Toby Alderweireld was only fit enough for the bench after recovering from a hamstring problem but is expected to return to the starting XI next time out.

Crystal Palace tasted defeat on their travels for the first time under Alan Pardew’s stewardship. Mile Jedinak began his four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the FA for elbowing Diafra Sakho last weekend. Joe Ledley and James McArthur were recalled to the Eagles midfield, while Dwight Gayle was tasked with leading the line in the absence of the suspended Glenn Murray. In spite of last night’s blank, the Eagles’ fixtures still look promising for their maian Fantasy assets – Pardew’s side host QPR, West Brom and Hull over the next six and also travel to Stoke and Sunderland.

N’Doye turning heads

Having only been afforded a 35-minute cameo against Stoke City last Saturday due to fatigue, Dame N’Doye netted his third goal in as many starts as Hull City shared the spoils with Sunderland. The 5.5-priced frontman was welcomed back into the starting line-up alongside Nikica Jelavic, who’d recovered from a knee injury, while Gaston Ramirez and Sone Aluko dropped out to accommodate the pair. With Saido Berahino, Papiss Cisse and Diafro Sakho all vying for our attention around the 5.5 price point, and Hull set to duel seven of the league’s top eight sides in their last 10, N’Doye remains a speculative – yet potentially profitable – punt.

With regards to the visitors, Jack Rodwell marked his first appearance since January with his second goal in three outings. In defence, Patrick van Aanholt missed out to Santiago Vergini, yet picked up three points for an assist on the equaliser. Despite earning a start against Manchester United last Gameweek, the Dutchman’s value as a budget defender looks to have dissipated with manager Gus Poyet’s recent full-back rotation – it’s now just one start in the last three, though his owners will be hoping his impact off the bench moves Van Aanholt back up the pecking order ahead of some very promising fixtures (AVL, whm, NEW, CPL).

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can't wait 4 tonight. It's so exciting. First double of the season. Too much to happen. Can't wait 4 it.

    Anyone doing the MOTD challenge...?

    1. MBK 42
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I wasn't, but now you've mentioned it......

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Umm... Whats that?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You don't watch any of the games or look at any of the results and then you just watch Match of the Day without knowing anything.

        1. Holmes
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Oh, ok! Cheers! I dont watch MoTD anyway 😀

          1. N_Fatattack 42
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Best show ever! I miss watching it.

            Does anyone know if it can be streamed online outside the UK?

            1. Taffer
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Reddit usually have a very good quality link to MotD soon after it airs...

            2. BeachBadger
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              can be downloaded very soon after it airs pretty easily

              1. N_Fatattack 42
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Thanks both! That's great. I'll do some digging.

      2. Mowgli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I do this every week. It's awesome!!

    3. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This might not be a bad shout actually. I'm in work until 9pm anyway. Not sure I can resist though!

    4. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I should be able to do it because in going to elland road but I just can't help myself. I need to know the scores!

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going to give it a go

  2. Add 42 To Your Name In Support Of Doosra
    Kings of Lyon ★
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Following on from Numbs idea i have added a 42 to the end of my username it will remain there as a sign of support for Doosra and it will not be removed until the legend returns

    #WeAreAllDoosra

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      top plan...

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Great idea KOL 42

    2. J0E
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Be great if #jesuisdoosra actually starts trending on twitter.

    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      nice

    4. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Where has Doosra gone?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Check hot topics

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          That's awful to hear, hope he is back on here soon.

          42

    5. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      plus 42 🙂

    6. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This is naive of me, but what are the origins of the "+42"?

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hitchhiker's guide reference.

        1. Doolittle
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Of course! Bloody hell, I love that book as well.

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Aye that was meant to reference the Hitchhiker Guide to the Galaxy - 42. The meaning of life 🙂

    7. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      +1

    8. Baa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hot topic? (For those not around right now)

    9. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Done and done.

    10. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      +42

    11. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nice one. I would suggest "+42" though!

    12. Albertini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nice, done.

    13. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Done!

    14. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Top idea. Done

    15. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great idea... Done...

    16. BeachBadger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great Idea +42

    17. Pringle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah!

    18. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Done

    19. Mowgli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looking forward to having his comments back!

    20. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
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      Done

    21. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Done, good idea , get well soon mate

      • A-VB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        In.

        Get well soon Doosra!
        We are missing you a lot here mate.. 🙁

      • FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        COME ON YOU DOOSRA!!

      • N_Fatattack 42
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Great idea.

      • Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

      • Woy of the Wovers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice

      • Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        #GetwellsoonDoos

      • grapesland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yes!

      • saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        So done

      • Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        How bad is Doos? All these posts are having me worried!

      • Reddonkeyham 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Done, any one got some links for his tables been a while since I browsed any of his!?

      • Mikeharbrw
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Best wishes

      • Sharkytect
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Best wishes, doosra

      • Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm in

      • Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well soon

      • Skokym
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I will glady jump on this bandwagon

      • Ellipsis
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice idea, we're all hoping Doos gets well soon!

      • Dont give a fuchs
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Done. Get well soon doos 🙂

      • Colonel Wasabi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Done.

        Been out of the loop for a while - but the Gauchos have all kept in contact with each other, so here I am. Just want to wish Doos a speedy recovery.

        Be back sipping fine claret soon, old boy !

      • I am 42
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        get well soon

      • SC not pearls before swine
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well soon doosra!

        Autocorrect really wants your name to be doors at...

      • Ludo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice touch.

      • kirwy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well soon Doosra.

      • Helena Handcart
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Great idea. Get well soon Doosra buddy.

      • Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well soon Doosra, 42

      • Zlatan The Magician
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dooos

      • Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Excellent

      • Bangarang
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice. +42

      • Axle11
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        done. vote up KOL42 post until +42!

        get well soon Doos.

      • thischarmingman
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well, stranger from the internet. Only 9 to go for +42

      • RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What is the specific connection between Doosra and the number 42?

        Is it a reference towards the answer to the Ultimate Question in the Hitchhikers Guide, or to a particularly fine vintage wine, or something else? Surely it can't be his age (seems too low) or year of birth (too high), and it isn't his FPL ID or FFS HOF ranking.

        I see that his FPL ranking has actually improved in the last 3 game-weeks, and a couple of green arrows in GWs 27 and 28 have taken him into the top five thousand, so that should please him when he returns.

        Get well soon. Merry Michael. We all miss your enthusiasm, helpfulness and general good humour. And if you have to take early retirement, may you have a long and happy one!

        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          *Get well soon, Merry Michael.

        2. RedLightning
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          *year of birth (too early)

        3. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I asked him the very question many moons ago and he confirmed he uses it as it is as you rightly say, the answer to the ultimate question.

          1. RedLightning
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks, KOL.

            I knew that '+42' had to refer to the answer to the ultimate question, but I hadn't realised that it was Doosra who was the one who used it here first.

            1. Kings of Lyon ★
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Aye, he was the first to do it 🙂

      • Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        There is no other member of the community that would get so much respect and support, I think that speaks loudest about our combined respect and regard for Michael. Having met him (and enjoyed wine) with him in person, I wish him only the best.

      • Baa
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        42 upvotes! 😀

      • Your Mum Zohore
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Done!

      • cowstria
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice idea. Late but I'm in 🙂

      • Hurri Kane 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get well soon Doos .....hope your Health is in Pehla condition _/\_

    22. J0E
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Latest Community Article: Does Overall Rank Really Matter, asks andy85wsm

      http://buff.ly/1zXBgYP

    23. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Will Clichy and Chadli start today ? 😀

    24. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I asked last night regarding who to own (on WC) of Ozil or Sanchez & Sterling or Coutinho... Had great response...

      I've whittled it down to, do I own Sanchez or not?

      Form suggests just get rid... However his high ownership & explosiveness scares me.

      Simply put, Sanchez. Yay or nay?

      1. MBK 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm getting rid (probably for Silva) if he fails tonight, been patient for far too long.

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nay

      3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you, based on two responses (& last night) bye, bye Sanchez.

        I put Ozil in last night as my Arsenal cover, I believe he looks like he'll replicate the form of start of last year

      4. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm keeping for now, ADM will be gone before him. He has another couple of weeks to restore my faith!

        1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          ADM went immediately... I'm wanting to accommodate Costa, Hazard & Ivanovich, & the 'sacrifice' I've made is said Sanchez

          1. Doolittle
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I've got Terry and Hazard, just need Costa for the DGW. Sanchez may go to accommodate that.

      5. N_Fatattack 42
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Got rid a week ago. Haven't really reaped any benefits as Silva blanked last week too... hoping it pays off this week. All he needs is one haul and everything changes.

    25. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Oh I really hope Spurs concede in both games

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        preferable 2 or more in both games 🙂

        1. UCL Fantasy
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Me and you are gonna fall out!

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            😆

    26. Richd
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Those Foster/Myhill owners. Theres no danger of a Krelliot situation happening if Foster is actually dropped for last nights performance? Is there?!

      1. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I really really hope not...

    27. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150303/arsenal-train-ahead-of-qpr-match

      Bib theory suggests these players start:

      Bellerin Per
      Rosicky Ramsey
      Cazorla Ozil
      Alexis

      Flaw in the system: Gnabry starts

      Annoying anomaly: Giroud took off his bib.

      So maybe Coquelin starts and Alexis is up front.
      Or maybe Giroud starts and there's no 'DM' - but deep midfield duties shared between Ramsey and Rosicky.

      Or maybe bib theory is all balderdash.
      That's the beauty of science...

      1. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I thought bib theory was only really a Liverpool thing?

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I'm reclaiming it.

      2. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        well, that adds to my dilemma down below 😉 thanks a lot :p

      3. DanwiseTheBrave
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Sanchez benched in pic 2 and starting in pic 15...

        1. Rhinos
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Austin cappers gonna be loving them not picking a goalie 🙂

    28. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Bench two for tonight:

      Hazard (whu)
      Sanchez (qpr)
      Giroud (qpr)
      Rooney (new)
      Sterling (BUR)

      UFPL Dilemma !

      Thanks ahead

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud and Rooney :/

        1. ALegendJ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks for the help, I hope the line-ups will ease my decision. But I would really hate to see them all starting with absolutely no clue what to do

    29. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      night all.
      Doosra 🙁

    30. Djorkaeff1903
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Does Hutton serve a 1 or 2 game suspension?

      1. pompeyfan
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2 for getting to 10 yellows. Although 1 will be a cup game

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Did not know that. Game changer.

          1. pompeyfan
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I'm still happy enough about getting rid of him before this gw for Vertonghen

            1. Kings of Lyon ★
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I might still shift for Toby now i look at it

      2. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2 games, but one of them to be served in the FA cup. So effectively one in the PL

      3. DLL18
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2 games.

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

        2

    31. Mowgli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Am I going to win my H2H??

      Me: Ivanovic, Skrtel, Rose, Ozil, Hazard, Silva

      Him: Terry, Clichy, Sanchez, Cazorla, +12pts

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think him. 🙁

        1. Mowgli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I think you may be right :'(

          But at least there's lots to play!

          1. _Gunner
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            will clichy play ?

          2. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Indeed. For the record, I hope your Ozil and Hazard do really well! 😉

            1. Mowgli
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I'll be hiding behind the sofa during the qpr v arsenal on MOTD..

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You. Easy-peasy.

        1. Mowgli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thank you. but I fear it's not so easy!

      3. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rose will smash it for you 🙂

        1. Mowgli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Rose: BAE MKII

      4. N_Fatattack 42
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You will.

        Ivan outscores Terry.
        Skrtel Clean sheet. None for Clichy.
        Rose points.
        Sanchez blank.
        Özil points.
        Hazard points.
        Silva points.

    32. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Doosra's team is actually doing alright, without his tables:he's inside the top 7K, looks like his highest rank.

      But, his captain is hazard, so here's hoping for a hazard hattie this week.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        +42

    33. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So it looks like Walcotts not starting....fml

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Based on what?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          training photos limpar posted above

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Bib theory has never worked with Arsenal.

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              really? ok, *breathes into paper bag*

              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                😆 😆

          2. Jimbo123
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            It's nonsense. There's not much of a pattern...Alexis is seen in different colour bibs and also no bib at all

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              yeah but I put that down to him wanting to do a bit of everything

            2. MBK 42
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              That means they're loaning him to Leyton Orient! *quickly transfers out for a -12*

      2. Jimbo123
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Eh?

        Bit early for lineups isn't it?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          the dreaded bib theory

      3. MBK 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        says who?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          photos-bib theory

          1. MBK 42
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            bib theory my @rse, chill and wait for line-ups (and even then bear in mind plays can and do get injured in warm-ups).

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              you have walcott too don't you

              1. MBK 42
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Nope, Sanchez but think he might be rested - in any case Downing on the bench if he is so not that fussed.

      4. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Bib theory is usually wrong for us - yeah; but the fact he hasn't looked nearly good enough to start since he came back and the competition for his place is as fierce as it's ever been should worry you.
        I highly doubt he starts tonight I'm afraid.

        1. Rhinos
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          wenger cant even put a coat on so doubt bib theory is his thing

    34. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Does anyone know the date that Rodgers first switched to 343? Trying to see whether it was the system change that saw Coutinho's returns markedly increase.

      (Or just Liverpool fans who know their stuff 😀 )

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        utd game i believe

        1. TuttiFrutti
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          yep

      2. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Bournemouth (away) game throughout.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          didn't sterling play upfront in the 3-4-3 for the utd game a few days before that?

          1. goriuanx
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            The defenders were all over the place in that game. Wasn't a 3-4 behind the front 3

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I never remember these things. looking at the line up, it looks like you're right.

            2. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              looks like we were both wrong( see below) but I was less wrong than you 🙂

          2. TuttiFrutti
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            he did. Their first match with the new system was against united.

      3. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks guys!

        It really was in instant increase in returns. I was thinking about ditching him, thinking I'd just been lucky, but he has good consistency since then.

        He stays! 😀

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Couts in good form, I'd keep for now

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Yeh, I was just looking at Swansea away, Man U then Arsenal, and thinking about ditching him. If Arsenal beat Man U, I'll probably bring in Fabregas (he needs to go 4 games without getting 2 yellows), and I'll probably ditch Eriksen instead.

            Cheers Berb. 😀

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nicely found Drogin! 😀

          You've one-upped this lot. 😆

          1. droginexile
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            ha, cheers lad. was only reading it this morning, so knew exactly where to find it - Im a pool fan

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Ta, appreciate it. I like my bad choices to be well informed.. 😆 😉

    35. MBK 42
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Still buzzing after my 21 from 3 players last night, been ages since I had a good GW; of course it means everything's going to fall apart tonight doesn't it? Kane first half red card anyone?

      1. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A Kane red card would barely even make a difference, everyone's captained him!

        1. MBK 42
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          That''s true, maybe an Austin red then given I took a hit to get him in.

        2. BeachBadger
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          This

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Even as a Kane captainer, that would be hilarious. 😆

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😆

      3. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Same, I got 20 from 3. I said that last GW but it happened to get even better for me!

        Don't have too many differentials so am expecting a red tonight but shuld hopefully hold a small green overall

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

        1st game: Kane YC, 59mins
        2nd game: Kane RC, 59mins
        Boom!

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          And in both matches kane scores 4 goals before getting cards

    36. Lizard Lips
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hand been forced and have Cazorla instead of Sanchez, could see some wild drop down the rankings if Sanchez braces.

    37. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hope Sanchez delivers tonight. Willing to give him tonight and West Ham (H) before I shift

      1. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Has to be Ozil If I sell Alexis

        1. Solano's Trumpet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Rival has Ozil, I've Sanchez. Kinda need to stick with him i think

        2. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          My rival already has Mesut 🙁 Might have to take a punt on Yaya

          1. Gooner97
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Going without Arsenal?

            1. goriuanx
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Santi

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Good luck 😛

      3. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'd get Ozil tbh

    38. Solano's Trumpet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      after this DGW, Eriksen to Silva and Downing tom Mane decent shout?

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No to both. Keep Downing and Eriksen.

        1. droginexile
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Would you keep Erik and Kane though or is one spud enough? Was thinking of shifting erik as well to upgrade def?

          1. Holmes
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Fixtures are good and they are out of cup, so worth keeping. If its to upgrade def, might be worth it. Whom will you get in defense and midfielder for Eriksen?
            I'm downgrading Kane to get Ivan.

            1. droginexile
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Erik and Wisdom out for terry and then gives 9.2 for erik replacement, maybe cout or sterling. wil probly leave it 1 more week so as to have 2 fts and use no hits.

              10 days to next deadline so no panic buys just yet

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would hold on Mane until after the Chelsea game.

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldn't

        mane is too unpredictable, southampton still don't score enough. Eriksen and silva season keepers

        1. Solano's Trumpet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          i need to find .8 mil to do downing to Silva, prob the better option alright.

      4. LOCO ABREU
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        mané plays chelsea away next week

      5. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Mane is too rotational risk for my liking

        1. Solano's Trumpet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          ok thanks lads. I'll keep Eriksen and do downing to Silva in 2 weeks time i reckon

      6. TwiggsJameson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think Erik is worth keeping.

    39. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      .@GNev2 is concerned #MUFC won't hold off #LFC in scrap for Champions League spots http://t.co/HWsf8N6huj http://t.co/0QGBw86zMV

      😀

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

      2. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This season is too exciting for the CL spots

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Arsenal and Pool for me

          1. ALegendJ
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Arsenal and United for me

      3. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal and Saints!

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Think Saints need a few goals first! 😉

          1. ALegendJ
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Saints need to play Tadic every minute of every match to get those goals 😉

          2. Woy
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            They'll come

    40. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Assuming both start, who would fancy outscoring the other tonight, Giroud or Rooney?
      Thank ahead

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Newcastle are better than QPR, and Arsenal are better than Man U. 😉

        Giroud. 🙂

        1. ALegendJ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Arguably 😉 but thanks for replying. Newcastle are hit with injuries in defence, Rooney is on penalties. It is 50/50, but I would hate being wrong 😉

          1. CABAYE4
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            There is no arguably there!

            And whilst we still have injuries, if Haidara plays, we're arguably at first choice. There's not much between Willo, Saylor and Dummett.

            1. ALegendJ
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks, much appreciated

      2. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nananana Giroud

        1. ALegendJ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nananana Aubameyang

      3. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Roooooooooooooney

        1. Solano's Trumpet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          really hope Giroud bags a couple.

        2. ALegendJ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I am leaning towards Roooooneeeeyyyy, but everybody else is saying Giroud

          1. Holmes
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            All are Arsenal fan 😛

      4. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud

        1. ALegendJ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Is it your username who is speaking ? 😉 thanks for the reply

          1. Gooner97
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I just think Rooney won't be lucky again. I owned him when on his haul against Newcastle and after was just tragic.

      5. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud

      6. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud

      7. #NAGA5000
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney 2 pts
        Giroid 1 pt

    41. boc610
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      the day I start looking at pictures of what colour bibs players are wearing at training -and on top of that actually giving some kind of credence to what it's supposed to tell me- will be the day I quit this game.

      1. MBK 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        +1

      2. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        bib theory is stronger than string theory!

    42. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Alexis Sanchez
      1 h ·

      Buen día .. Good morning

      😎

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😯

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Source? 😉

        1. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          ⚽️⚽️☀️.

      3. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hattie incoming

      4. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        He woke up late, going to arrive to training late.

        Result? Benched 😉

        1. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I hope Bellerin is still in bed then 😉

    43. Hic Sunt Leones
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      +1

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        +42.

    44. Gigging Order
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I just saw the news about Doosra and wanted to add my best wishes to the man.

      He was the first person to give me the time of day around here, a good few years ago now, and i'm sure i'm not the only one that applies to.

      Get well soon mate.

      1. FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        A true gent to be sure

      2. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        He was one of the few people on here to accept me as a lass, rather than doubt my gender or take the piss. Meanwhile, he chatted to me about my PhD, giving me suggestions and encouragement. The man's a legend.

      3. Caffeinatedsteve
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I've only been here a few months, but he stuck out straight away as one of the most generous and insightful guys on the site. Hope he's back soon.

    45. Venom Snake
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have exact funds for Austin to Costa, when do I pull the trigger?

      1. MBK 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Would wait and see how Austin does first, his ongoing fixtures aren't bad. Also if Costa picks up a yellow he'll only be 1 away from a 2 game ban.

        1. Venom Snake
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers for that

    46. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What a great tribute.

      1. Venom Snake
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Just checked out hot topics, anyone know what the problem is?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          He was ill and was posting from hospital +/- 2 weeks ago. I guess it things didn't get any better after that.

          😕

          1. Venom Snake
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Had no idea. Hope the poor bloke gets better ASAP

      2. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I've been drinking cheap Italian white wine all night as a personal tribute.

        1. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          When Doosra will come back, I promise I'll bring you the best Italian wine we have here.

    47. davies
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What to do with this lot?
      Tempted by Eriksen > Sterling/Coutinho or Boyd > Mahrez

      Panti
      Terry, Kosc, Dawson
      Sanchez, Hazard, Silva, Eriksen
      Aguero, Austin, Kane

      Krul, Clyne, Naughton, Boyd

      Cheers.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ....+42

        1. davies
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Didn't see. Done.

      2. MBK 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Eriksen has good fixtures coming up so may be worth keeping; Boyd > Mahrez seems v sideways. You might need to look at ditching Sanchez if he blanks again ( I will be).

        1. davies
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers.

      3. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dunno.

        1. davies
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Lol

    48. SW6
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Did anyone else captain Eriksen? I kind of assumed I had captained Kane but apparently not..

    49. Bojaninho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      #Doosra42

      1. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        #DGWS

        Doosra Get Well Soon

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nice 🙂