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. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
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    Hi there

    I must have missed something ... what's up with all the '42's in most of the usernames?

    1. FPL Daniel
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      check hot topics

    2. Lucy.
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      See hot topics.

    3. Ser Football 42
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      Hot topics

    4. Mr. Grv
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      hot topics

    5. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
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      Thanks to all

    6. John t penguin
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      This now looks strange with 42 in your name

    7. Lord Flashheart
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      i assume you changed your name after this post 🙂

  2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
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    ooh top of the page too ...

    1. Rupert The Horse
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      And?

    2. Holmes
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      No. 2nd 😛

  3. FPLMarc
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    Sterling or Ozil to replace Di Maria?

    1. John t penguin
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      Or coutinho
      If sturridge is back doesn't sterling get pushed out wide

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        If Sturridge is back that is great news for Sterling.

        1. John t penguin
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          You mean in terms of assists?
          Was looking at more like he will get less scoring chances, not that he took too many of them.
          Suppose there may be more space for him

          Oh I don't know just ask someone else please

    2. Rupert The Horse
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      Ozil.

    3. Gooner97
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      Ozil/Coutinho

    4. Cousin Greg
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      Ozil

    5. Caine & Co.
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      özil

    6. Gabriel Agbonlahor
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      sterling if you already have sanchez/caz/wally

      1. Caine & Co.
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        özil doesnt care who he already has

    7. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
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      Ozil for sure!

    8. Skokym
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      ozil imho, sterling after gw33

  4. Jafooli
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    My defence is already finished for the GW for a total of 13pts 😮

    1. Jafooli
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      Oh and a red flag for Huttoninho 😎

      1. Demí
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        Blessing 😉

        1. Jafooli
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          Last player I've had since GW1. Looking forward to selling him since GW2.

          1. Demí
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            Haha

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      Rose is going to beat that alone 😉

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
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        He'll barely scrape 13 points between now and the end of the season... 😉

      2. Jafooli
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        That's the worry 😮

    3. Doolittle
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      Not that bad really, at least 1 CS.

      1. Jafooli
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        yeah, suppose so 😛

    4. Ser Football 42
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      I only had one player play last night. Will be an exciting night tonight

    5. Vardy Gras PBFC
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      -1 after hits from half of mine.

      1. Jafooli
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        Oh yeah, forgot about the hit.

        Make that 9pts 😎

    6. Lanley Staurel
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      Only had Clyne play so far 🙂 Obviously it will all go to poo tonight but I have a 24 hour glow to bask in.

  5. Not Irish
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    To be honest I feel for Adam Johnson.

    1. Doolittle
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      Adam Johnson walking into the Year 8 disco:
      https://vine.co/v/OX1O1PQZMhH

      1. Not Irish
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        Seen that already. But it's really not funny. Dude had no idea she was a minor. Yet he's been tarred and feathered in the media and suspended from his day job.

        1. John t penguin
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          I thought all th mines up there had been closed down

          Sorry

        2. Doolittle
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          The situation is certainly not funny, that vine made me laugh though. It's a tricky one, and not one for us to make judgements on without any of the evidence. What I will say though is, regardless of the age question, he has a girlfriend and daughter.

          1. Not Irish
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            Of course. Not trying to justify what he did. Just think it's all OTT right now. People should cool their jets until the facts are out.

        3. stephenl15
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          How do you know he had no idea? And he has to show some common sense, he's 27 years of age or so, even if she was 16, 17, 18 that's still pretty sick

          1. Back to Back Ballacks
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            So if I'm 50 and i bang a 40 yr old I'm a sicko?
            get a grip

      2. John t penguin
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        You know you are old when you have to convert year 8 into old terminology to work out age

        1. John t penguin
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          That doesn't read good does it

          1. Rupert The Horse
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            That doesn't read well.

    2. John t penguin
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      That's a can of worms statement

      1. Doolittle
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        This is going to be more controversial than my anti-religion tirade a few weeks ago...

        1. Goodfella
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          How did that go?

          1. Doolittle
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            Let's say...mixed.

            1. Goodfella
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              Was it all deleted? Would probably be funny to read.

              Chimpanzee that! Monkey News!

              1. Doolittle
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                All deleted I think, though I do have a blog post on similar lines:
                https://goandgettheguitar.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/the-freedom-for-sacrilege-is-sacred/

                Ah a fellow Karl fan! This is one of my favourites:
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PxYfaYKpf4

                1. Goodfella
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                  Thats great!

                  The thing with the Charlie Hebdo shootings is that the magazine was dying down, subscriptions were dropping and it would've probably have had to close down in the next few years but these shootings have guaranteed it will keep going for a very long time, if only in memoriam, and not for money.

                  Why people can't just be grown ups and ignore things they don't like is beyond me. The whole incident was entirely senseless and the people coming out and blaming the people who drew the pictures are a disgrace. How can you care more about a scribble than your fellow man?

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=707Hmt8IIms

    3. COW
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      wut...

      1. Not Irish
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        Whatever. Forget it.

    4. Mr. Grv
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      He's not convicted yet ,i too feel a little sorry

      1. Doolittle
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        It is true that, not just in this case, there is a horrible tendency, particularly in the tabloids and on social media, of "guilty before proven innocent" with these things. I don't think his identity should have been revealed before conviction; regardless of what happens now, his career at the top level is over.

    5. Rupert The Horse
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      Well she certainly felt Adam's johnson.

  6. Ser Football 42
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    Who will score more this GW?

    Mane and Cuadrado

    Or

    Sterling and Fabregas

    1. Gooner97
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      Cuadrado?

      1. Demí
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        Chelsea winger, from Colombia iirc

        1. Gooner97
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          I mean, why someone has him...

          1. Demí
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            differential

        2. Not Irish
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          Left footer. Word class.

          1. Demí
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            +1

          2. Gooner97
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            I know, I had him in Serie A fantasy with my mates

            1. The Nuttmxn
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              I assume it's fixed from the very start 😉

              1. Gooner97
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                http://classic.fantagenius.com/ 😀

          3. Goodfella
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            Right footer. Massively overrated.

    2. Demí
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      First

      1. Ser Football 42
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        I hope not. That's my rival vs me

        1. Demí
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          Oh, didn't realise that. Second then

          1. Jimbo123
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            🙂

          2. Ser Football 42
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            Ha. Nah rather have honesty.

            I'm just bitter about that jammy mane goal from last night

    3. La Roja
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      The latter

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
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      The latter.

  7. La Roja
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    Which players is gonna surprise us with few goals this GW?

    1. Caine & Co.
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      rose

      1. La Roja
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        Not bad shout

    2. Gooner97
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      Aguero

      1. La Roja
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        Thought that was coming

    3. Holmes
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      Dier and Oscar

    4. Not Irish
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      Giroud

      1. Not Irish
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        And Wally

        1. La Roja
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          That I fully agree. I think he's gonna run riot tonight.

          1. Not Irish
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            😎

      2. La Roja
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        Unavoidable reply from you, jog on dawg

    5. Mr. Grv
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      Cazrola

    6. Vardy Gras PBFC
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      Chadli.

    7. Ser Football 42
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      Fabregas

    8. Lanley Staurel
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      Danny Rose....? Or am I an over-optimistic owner?

      1. La Roja
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        Not really. Rational call

    9. Pap Le Cissier
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      Falcao...

    10. Mahesh_Kumar
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      Silva

  8. In Like Flynn.
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    SKY players;

    Captain for tonight?

    1. Demí
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      Rooney is a tempting option. Good record vs Newcastle, upfront and on pens

      1. Demí
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        I would guess he's usually a decent shout for motm too

      2. In Like Flynn.
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        I hadn't thought of getting him in Demi. It would make a lot of sense if I had confidence he was going to get 4 or 5 games up front.

        How are you doing?

        1. Demí
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          Ah fair enough, yeah hard to be sure when Van Persie comes back. And even if he doesn't, never know what LVG will do. I created a sky team like every season, then gave up again 2 weeks into it, like every season. Not sure why, but hopefully i can commit myself to following through with it next year as the prizes are fantastic

          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Mods and Cons league beckons.

      3. The Nuttmxn
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        16 points in the reverse fixture.

  9. Messiah Hazard
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    Confused whether to play my Chelsea players (Hazard, Fabregas and Ivanovic) or Arsenal players (Sanchez, Cazorla, Koscielny) in my UFPL Team today.

    Also Aguero over Costa in my forward line is no brainer right?

    1. Holmes
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      Hazard, Ivan and whoever starts from Arsenal. Aguero.

  10. Vardy Gras PBFC
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    I wish you could put a lock on FPL at certain times, or cretin times may be more appropriate.

    Mine would be 10pm to midnight - did Downing to Cork last night to save 0.1 and increase funds. Why?!

    1. Rhinos
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      coz you're a pshyco? 🙂

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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        Saying that. I kind of answered my own question.

        Why? To save 0.1 and increase funds.

        Although there was probably a better cheap option to go for.
        Anyone going to break it to me?

      2. Vardy Gras PBFC
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        PS Says the rhino with Zamora.

        1. Rhinos
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          that was a funds thing too, means can get ivan for free

          1. Rhinos
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            besides wouldnt that just mean you doing your stuff at 9.59pm instead 😉

            1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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              Good point, we hadn't thought of that.

              Cork is our route to Ivan from Baines and Eriksen to Silva, with a cheap striker of the week option.

              1. TuttiFrutti
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                you two are fantasy geniuses!

                1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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                  Your omission of the word football and your superior rank has me concerned.

  11. Danstoke82
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    I am close to pulling the trigger on a Sanchez > Ozil FT but am struggling to drop the Chilean.

    Despite the stats and the fact he has returned hardly anything for me I still believe Sanchez will come good. Is Ozil consistent enough?

    Or is that wishful thinking?.

    If I drop Sanchez then it would allow me to bring in Ozil and Coutinho. Is this a wise move?. Midfield would then consist of Ozil -- Eriksen/Coutinho -- Silva -- Hazard -- Boyd

    1. JasonG123
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      Too risky for my liking.

    2. Rhinos
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      very wise but doesnt mean it will work, Sanchez is class afterall

      1. Danstoke82
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        This is my worry, Sanchez will come good soon surely as you don't become average all of a sudden regardless of the players around you?

        1. Rhinos
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          you need to except that Sanchez will score well at some point, its more bout what you do with the extra funds. if you think you are allocating them wisely then id do it

          1. Danstoke82
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            The funds I gain will prob go in Ozil, Coutinho and poss Costa?

            Worth it?

    3. FPL Wisdom
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      Do it and stay true to your convictions

  12. Pumpkinhead
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    Best 3 Defender to have for the next couple of weeks?

    1. Les Bleus
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      Chelsea, Southampton and Bellerin

      1. Pumpkinhead
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        Next week would be rough South vs Chelsea.

        1. Les Bleus
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          True. But it's best in the long run IMO

    2. Caine & Co.
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      fonte, terry, bellerin

    3. Holmes
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      Stones/Jagielka, Kosc/Bellerin, Moreno/Skrtel

      1. Pumpkinhead
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        Everton have good fixtures. Are you concerned about their form?

        1. La Roja
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          They had form?

          1. Pumpkinhead
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            They had 3 clean sheets in a row 3 game weeks ago. I would consider that decent form.

            1. La Roja
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              3 gws ago.

              Now they bit shite again, fact

              1. Pap Le Cissier
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                Worth noting the Europa effect though

                1. Pumpkinhead
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                  Yep. Happened to Newcastle a few years back. Small squads always have trouble when given the extra games.

                  1. Pap Le Cissier
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                    Indeed it did hurt us. But historically most teams struggle, Stoke, Swansea, Newcastle spring to mind in recent years

              2. Pumpkinhead
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                Howard is back and I was concerned about their current form. Think there fixture warrant a look.

            2. Ser Football 42
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              Howard is back now though

        2. Holmes
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          They were playing well. Have conceded only 5 in last 6 with 4goals coming in last 2. Could be good differential.
          Schlupp is an OOP prospect too with Hull next, Tottenham and West Ham are bit tough but should be good for attacking returns.

          1. Pumpkinhead
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            Agree. I like Stones. Good differential.

  13. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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    Giroud to Costa next GW yay or nay?

    *GET IN THERE AND FIGHT, MAGGOT*

    1. Gooner97
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      Yes I would

    2. The Nuttmxn
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      Not for me.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Do you think Costa can avoid getting 2 yellows in his next 4 games?

      1. TwiggsJameson
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        • 13 Years
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        More likely than not I would say.

      2. The Nuttmxn
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        This is why I say no, because I personally don't.

        1. Pumpkinhead
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          He doesn't have the best track record with saying out of the book. I would be more likely to side with you.

    4. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
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      I wouldn't if you have a Chelsea Mid. But I would leave it open to make as they do have that dwg 5 gw away.

    5. UCL Fantasy
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      +1 for the Hearthstone reference 😀

      1. The Nuttmxn
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        Hearthstone, it's just no Magic:The Gathering.

        1. UCL Fantasy
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          Of course not.....it's better 😉

          1. The Nuttmxn
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            I heartily disagree.

            1. UCL Fantasy
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              9 years, 8 months ago

              Thought you might 🙂

              To be fair I've never played Magic so can't comment at all. Hearthstone the first card game I've played. Very accessible especially for someone that has played WoW / Diablo.

              1. The Nuttmxn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                I do agree if I had played Wow/Diablo I'd probably go to Hearthstone first.

                I find the idea of the mana system in Hearthstone takes an important part of deckbuilding out of what I feel should be in a card game. Magic is certainly not cheap though.

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

        Cheers 😀

  14. davestoke
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Question with tin hat on. If someone looks at their team each week makes a transfer etc generally keeps an eye on what is going on, what is the minimum overall ranking they should expect? I'm not talking about eating and sleeping ff just generally keeping an eye out on it. There seems to be from what I can tell around 800,000 players who are active of the 3m from what I can tell on transfer volumes?

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

      top 100k

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

        I think that's about right. I normally end up around 50k. Currentkyn70k with my WC intact so I am probably around my par

      2. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'd agree with this.

      3. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm awful 😯

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

          Though I am wondering when I will ever use the wild card may have been better to use it at the beginning. Last week try and create an ultimate team for free?

          1. The Nuttmxn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            GW34.

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

    If Aubameyang is Batman and Reus is Robin, Immobile is the Batmmobile.

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

      You're such a joker. 😉

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

        Where is Adam West?

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      *vomits

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

        Not over here plz

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          It's already done ( which movie had that line)?

          1. Pap Le Cissier
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            the Call

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Congrats mate, what's your wish ?

              1. Pap Le Cissier
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Ffs peace

            2. Pap Le Cissier
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Think it's also a line from Fight Club

              1. La Roja
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Double well done, u killed it

                I salute u sir

                1. Pap Le Cissier
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  😀

                  Better at this than fpl!

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

      Futhead member. 😉

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

        It was the comment of the year over there 🙁

  16. Just A Wooden Spoon
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    City, Liverpool, Norwich, Celtic - 3/1. Easy money.

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Tip noted

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

      like printing

  17. drughi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jones and fonte> Ivanovic and alderweireld for a hit ? Have the exact dosh

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

      Wouldn't for a hit but I would work out a way to make those transfer in the next couple of weeks (Chelsea play Southampton next week can't see many defensive points). Hate losing Fonte bonus points but Ivan makes up for that.

  18. Kshitiz Basnet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I would be happy if Kane gets blank...

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Clearly...

    2. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      How would you feel if he scored 4 goals against Swansea?

      1. Kshitiz Basnet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Even better (I have him)

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

          Then why would you be happy if he blanks?

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

            I'm a little confused too.

            Unless he has him but not captain.

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

              Which still wouldn't make sense....

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

                Myabe his rival has captained him...

          2. Kshitiz Basnet
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Everybody has him so it's not going to make much difference if he scores but if doesn't average will be low and i will bump up high since I scored 29 points yesterday from 3 players

        2. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Forca is that u?

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

            lol

          2. Pap Le Cissier
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            😆

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

      Plus red card

    4. Ser Football 42
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't mattwr to much since everyone has him so if he scores or blanks it affects everyone and his points basically get washed

      1. Kshitiz Basnet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Average will be low if he doesn't score since all captained him

  19. Scratch
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So I assume everyone else's defence looks terrible for next week, I have
    Rose away to United
    Clyne away to Chelsea
    PVA dropped
    Hutton suspended - i'm actually relieved about this because I know I would've played him and would have conceded + obligatory yellow

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

      Doesn't look great but I'll probably just ride it out and make no transfer next week.

      Rose, Clyne, Bellerin, Wollscheid, Baird.

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

        Foster (STK)
        Terry (SOU), Dawson (STK), PVA (AVL)/Jones (TOT)/Bertrand (Che)

        Not looking too bad!

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

          Looks okay that.

          I'm thinking about benching Clyne next week but as my most expensive defender I might just play him anyway

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

            I might bench Bertrand and play PVA (if I still have him by then).

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I wouldnt bench him vs Chelski

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

      Hart
      Alderweireld
      Ivan
      Cresswell
      Maybe play Kelly (Home to QPR)

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

      Clyne against Chelsea is ok to me.

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mine shall be Lescott, Wollscheid, and someone I will buy using my FT.

    5. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mine looks fantastic.

    6. Just A Wooden Spoon
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Quite happy with mine, Terry & Ivan home to Southampton and Dawson home to Stoke. Berty and Clyne benched 😀

  20. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Austin will outscore Kane. Bookmark this !!

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Austin will embarras Muppet. Bookmark this!!!

      1. Not Irish
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        lolzers

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Innit bruv

          1. Not Irish
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Can't. Wait.

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Like. Wise

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Btw u are pretty loyal to ur grav aren't u?

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

        Not a spurs fan. look clearly n you can see chicharito and a manutd logo 🙂

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

      *yawn* Tell me something new 😛

    4. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Won't really affect too many on here.

  21. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    My next 2 transfers will be Jones and PVA to Terry and Dawson (wba one)
    I can afford PVA to dawson or Jones to Terry or Jones to Dawson first.
    Cant do PVA to Terry first though.

    Based on next 2 fixtures for these sides and likelihood of playing, what order would be best? Im thinking Jones to Terry and hope PVA gets back in for an easy home game. But that means risking PVA in the side.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      PVA to Dawson

      And u know what to do based on last week's predos 🙂

  22. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    2pts 18 left to play, any good?

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

      Best score I've seen today tbh

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Question from Irelands cricket captain?

    3. Stats King-@football2space
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pants
      Vert- Lescott- Bert
      Haz- Eriksen- Mane- Sanchez
      Aguero- Kane(C)- Lukaku
      (Krul- Boyd- Hutton- Wollscheid)

      23 points frm 4, at Overall 5K rank atm.
      Hope my differentials do the trick and hopefully vindicate my decision of not buying Austin for a hit. I had the option of removing Lukaku and Mane but stuck wid them due to the nice underlying stats in last 4 gws, also Austin hving shitty stats since change of manager.

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

      No. You've taken a 12 point hit and have 3 QPR players.

  23. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mane owners,

    He's done well, but is anyone thinking of selling this week or sometime soon? If so, who for?

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

      Rather considering getting him in after Chelsea match if needed to free up funds

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

        Interesting. Saints attack is just so underwhelming right now. They are a long way from the side who thumped Sunderland 8-0

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great reverse physicology there for mane owners there Demi.

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

        You drunk lad?

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I wish

    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Don't own him, but if I did, probably would be looking at Puncheon

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

        Cheers Pap, good shout

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

        Yeah, same here. I'm considering dropping Alexis for Punch so I can bring in Ivan and Berty for Hutton and PvA. I'd be looking at:

        Foster / Krul
        Ivan / Clyne / Berty / Bellerin / Naughton
        Eriksen / Ozil (or Alexis) / Silva / Haz / Punch
        Kun / Kane / Sakho (or any under 6.7)

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

      Maybe Downing

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

        Think my options are Downing, Puncheon and Siggy. Tough call

    5. Stats King-@football2space
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pants
      Vert- Lescott- Bert
      Haz- Eriksen- Mane- Sanchez
      Aguero- Kane(C)- Lukaku
      (Krul- Boyd- Hutton- Wollscheid)

      23 points frm 4, at Overall 5K rank atm.
      Hope my differentials do the trick and hopefully vindicate my decision of not buying Austin for a hit. I had the option of removing Lukaku and Mane but stuck wid them due to the nice underlying stats in last 4 gws, also Austin hving shitty stats since change of manager.

  24. Green Arrow
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I had a nightmare last night that Kane got sent off in the first game.

    Maybe I should take a break from fantasy football.

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

      For somebody it's a dream.

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      My dreams are mostly about the naughty and FPL. 😆

  25. Kshitiz Basnet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Eriksen to Coutinho and Clyne to Terry??
    What do you think?
    Planning to have Chelsea defender first time this season

    1. Just A Wooden Spoon
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Why sell Clyne?

      1. Kshitiz Basnet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        will buy Alder next week

  26. NEW ARTICLE POSTED
    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ffs

  27. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just wanted to say: Get well soon Doos

    and thanks folks for suggesting me not selling Mane yesterday 😉

  28. Ser Football 42
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Me vs My rival

    Lloris
    Walker. Cresswell. Ivan
    Sterling. Ozil. Hazard. Fabregas
    Aguero. Kane. Zamora

    Vs

    Howard
    Cresswell. Bertrand. Kompany
    Ozil. Sanchez. Hazard. Mane
    Costa. Kane

  29. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Could use a Yun clean sheet and a goal over 2 games

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

      Indeed.

      A brace from Stone Cold would also be most agreeable.

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

    Belerin and Stones +9 or Austin and Wollscheid?