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14 March 2015 3434 comments
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Game week 29 delivers a quartet of three o’clock kick offs before Man City make their way to Burnley in the evening’s Turf Moor showdown. Arsenal could make it five wins on the bounce when they host West Ham at the Emirates, whilst Tony Pulis will be looking to get one over former club Stoke as the Baggies look to bounce back from a pair of defeats to midlands rivals Villa.

Arsenal attempt to record an eighth successive home league win as they welcome London rivals West Ham United to their backyard. Olivier Giroud is the Gunners’ form man coming into this match-up, having netted in each of his last three starts. With five assists in seven outings, Mesut Ozil also looks back to his best, whilst Alexis Sanchez’ owners will be hoping for more of the same after the Chilean was amongst the goals at QPR last time out. The big news from the Gunners’ teamsheet is that both Santi Cazorla and Hector Bellerin have been relegated to the bench with Theo Walcott and Calum Chambers earning starts.

Leicester City search for their first win in six attempts as they play host to Hull City at the King Power Stadium. We’ll be hoping for big performances from Scout Pick Jeffrey Schlupp and Spot the Differential candidate Riyad Mahrez as the hosts embark on the first of seven home matches in their remaining 11 fixtures. Hull new boy Dame N’Doye will hope to consign Leicester to further misery at the foot of the table, having scored in all three of his starts for Steve Bruce’s outfit.

Sunderland entertain a resurgent Aston Villa side at the Stadium of Light as they strive to snap a five match winless streak. Those 2% of Fantasy mangers that picked up Jermain Defoe as a differential may call time on the 32-year-old if he fails to deliver for a fifth successive league outing. As for Villa, Tim Sherwood is able to call on Christian Benteke in today’s lineup as he recovers from a knock which saw him miss last weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final victory.

West Bromwich Albion have their work cut out as they welcome a Stoke City team that are unbeaten in their last three away trips. Saido Berahino, who’s bagged three in four starts, will need to be marked diligently by the Potters’ defence, while Victor Moses will likely carry the threat to the Baggies.

Just three Gameweeks after holding leaders Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge, Burnley face a home match-up against the Blues’ fellow title-chasers Manchester City. The hosts’ top scorer Danny Ings will fancy his chances against a Sky Blues defence that’s not recorded an away clean sheet since early December. For the visitors, David Silva’s 23.9% ownership will count on the Spanish playmaker to emulate his goalscoring exploits of last week, whilst Captain Poll favourite Sergio Aguero will be looking to continue the form that has seen him serve up returns in ten of his 12 away appearances.

  1. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    only consolation in captaining Sanchez is that cup opponent did the same and he owns Austin and I have Giroud

  2. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    any comments on the below?

    Walters---mahrez
    Austin---giroud

    Or

    Sanchez---Ozil
    Austin---giroud and later bring in ivanovic?

    1. A guy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Can you bring in Ivanovic with the first option?

      I'd go Walters > Cork, I don't know what's up with the Mahrez love, he's 4.9m.

  3. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    ffs Foster!

  4. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What to do with Cazorla ?

    Switch to...

    A. Ramsey
    B. Özil
    C. Sigurdsson (in which case could upgrade defenders)
    D. Keep Cazorla

    Thanks!

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Keep FT. Cazorla isn't a player you need to get rid of ASAP.

    2. deathorglory
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      D, had his rest, keep for next couple GW and decide from there.

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What's the rush? Came on late and got an assist. Will start most games

  5. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    How many in the top 10K captained Kun?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      75%

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Well hopefully the rest captained Sanchez over Kane.

        1. World XI
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          8% Sanchez.
          3.2% Kane.

          1. Lallana_
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Not bad! Kun better put up a good show.

          2. TuttiFrutti
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            and hazard?

      2. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Wow Giroud (C) could be great for my rank

  6. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    42ND COUNT OF MONTE HRISTO
    So Palermo win or draw (h) to Juventus and I get £450 for a £1 bet.

    Should I cover my bet and back Juventus? They are 10/11

    How much should I bet on Juventus?

    1. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      do not bet against yourself c*unt

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ok shitebag

        1. Caine & Co.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          whats your problem

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            No problem c*unt

            1. Caine & Co.
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              you can call me c*ine. your name is c*unt

              1. Count of Monte Hristo
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                I'll call you c*unt, now fucc off c*unt

                1. Lloyd Xmas
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  Calm down please!

                2. Caine & Co.
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  42nd c*unt

                  1. Count of Monte Hristo
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 10 months ago

                    Harry C*unt

                    1. Count of Monte Hristo
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 10 months ago

                      You're the 1st

    2. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      £200

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      If you can afford to, I'd be betting in the region of a hundred squid on it. Means you're at least 90 quid up.

  7. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Before anyone ships Austin, you might care to ponder that Everton play Dynamo Kiev next Thursday .... in Kiev.
    Juts a thought.

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm keeping my FT. Can't think of a better replacement without taking a hit.
      Decent fixture for QPR.

    2. davies
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      QPR are shite.

      I don't care if Everton play in bloody Australia on Thursday.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I cannot disagree, but he still might be worth keeping for one more week.

        1. davies
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Not when I can get Giroud for free.

          Thoughts on our survival chances?

    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      lol. hope they keep him.

  8. @FPLMason
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who's the best sub 6 mill striker up until GW33? Berahino Sakho or Ideye? Torn tbh and need some swaying (gw 34 not included as I will WC during it)

  9. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    YAY OR NAY

    Sanchez + Austin > Mane + Giroud

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      hay

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        bay

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          say

          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            way

            1. Captain Shirokov
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              lay

              1. Captain Shirokov
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                ray

                1. Captain Shirokov
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  may

                  1. Captain Shirokov
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 10 months ago

                    gay

                    1. Captain Shirokov
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 10 months ago

                      pay

                      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 10 months ago

                        Yay

                      2. World XI
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 10 months ago

                        jay

          2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Wahey

    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ooooooooooolaaayyy

    3. A guy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No

  10. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Is Puncheon injured?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He went off injured, yes.

    2. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      As it would seem yes

  11. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What was up with foster - just a tweak or did he lose any body parts? Was thinking pants to ospina, but if myhill is an option....

  12. IndyStarJack
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Fpl site not working for me??

    1. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      dont look 🙂

  13. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bye bye Alexis.

  14. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez -->> Ramsey

    good idea?

    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      rambo or kathorla

    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Calm those knees

  15. deathorglory
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    22 from 4 after bonus.

    Dawson off the bench for Bellerin..

  16. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So foster and panti gets same point

    1. Go Loons
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Saved me from getting the choice between them wrong yet again. 🙄

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Same, but if you think of the fairness of the points system, them getting the same number of points is ridiculous.

  17. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A) PVA -> Naughton
    B) Austin & Sanchez -> Giroud & 9.5m mid (-4)

  18. Capt. Krypton
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Still have my wildcard..

    I'm going to ship out an arsenal player couple of weeks before they don't have a game then save two transfers to completely ship them out for city coverage that week against west ham.

    Then use my WC to bring back in arsenal coverage and Chelsea players for their double..

    Decent plan? Or anybody got an opinion on a better time to use it?

    1. A guy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Good plan

  19. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    CS for Schlupp
    2 assists for Bolasie
    2 goals for Agbonlahor

    Good week on the punts 😉

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nicely done

    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nice

    3. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Love it!

    4. Vatroslav
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      That's around 35 points from 3 players... great job!

    5. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      One of these weeks I'm going to have to get one of your punts in my team 😀

    6. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Haters are quiet now

      1. thepuntmaster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        ahahahaha yep! love to point it out when a few weeks go wrong 😉

  20. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    3 players, 21 pts

    Sanchez (c) fail though

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kun(c) will hopefully make that a bad score 😉

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I bet he will

    2. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      bottled Giroud(c), went with Kun 🙁 hopefully 🙂

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Me too, last minute decision to Sanchez from Gru 🙁

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Thought you were set on Gru..

  21. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Foster put a stain on my otherwise good start ;_;

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      WBA really are becoming FPL defence trolls, first Wisdom and now this.

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        At least my other keeper is Myhill 😉

      2. money face bandwagon
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        and a small baird wagon b4 that

  22. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    20 points with Pva coming in for Bellerin...So 20 points then 😎

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Magical.

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Hardly worth Fpls time subbing him out 🙂

  23. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    For those saying nobody forgets about drunk transfers, I totally disagree.

    Now I haven't done it for maybe two seasons, but it does happen.

    It's on the low end of the crazy stuff I've done drunk, but can happen.

    At number 5, I slept with my boss when I worked at Argos, then phoned in sick !

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Did he buy you coffee after?

    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Drunk transfers are great

  24. SW6
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I hate wanting Aguero not to score

  25. rogsmith
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Can i ask a question. I have Foster and Myhill,how many points do i get.
    Thanks.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      1 point from Foster, he still started so Myhill coming on is irrelavent.

      1. rogsmith
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Really thats a f....ing farce.So clean sheet yet same points as pants. How can they justify that.

        1. money face bandwagon
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          its pretty down to luck sometimes unfortunately

          1. rogsmith
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Just does not make sense though.

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Tell me about it mate, I have Foster too.

          1. rogsmith
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Its madness mate. I just cant get my head round only 1 pt.

  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    forgot I captained Giroud in UFPL, still have Silva, Aguero, Hazard, Ivanovic, Kane and Eriksen to play aswell. Should be in the top 200 now 😀

    1. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Forgot I had Zaha in UFPL. So many bloody players you forget who you've got!!

  27. My name is an echo
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any good sporting events on in three hours (9 cet) worth tuning into?

  28. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    didnt do austin to giroud..ok my own decision to take chance and save FT

    bellerin rested? i will take it as there is always the risk of rotation.

    what i cannot take is foster's injury 🙁

  29. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    can finally get defoe out
    but who for

    a) costa good fixtures no form
    b) giroud good from average fixtures and future blank
    c) benteke potential good form and ok fixtures
    d other

    cheers

    1. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      b

  30. U-jin King™
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Austin -> Kane

    1. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Can't believe anyone doesn't have Kane at this stage!