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The Fantasy Flutter – Gameweek 4

We target a trio of players with plum home matches on their agendas this weekend in our attempt to get the better of Paddy.

Our first stop is at Selhurst Park as Neil Warnock prepares for the first home match of his second stint at the helm. Having grabbed a late equaliser off the bench in the last Gameweek, Wilfried Zaha looks poised for a start as Palace entertain promoted Burnley, and with Paddy offering 8/1 on Zaha to score and the hosts to keep a clean sheet, we’re willing to throw £3 their way.

Next up we head to St Mary’s, where Ronald Koeman’s side go in search of their first home win of the season. The Saints’ 3-1 victory at West Ham in the previous Gameweek certainly suggests they are finding their form, and with a goal in each of his last two in all competitions, Graziano Pelle has caught the eye. Paddy are offering 16/1 on Pelle to score two or more against Newcastle and the Saints to chalk up a second clean sheet in succession in front of their own supporters – we fancy a punt on this one and shell out another £3.

We leave our final £4 for Liverpool’s Anfield clash with Villa. The absence of Daniel Sturridge will be sorely felt by the Merseysiders and instantly hands Mario Balotelli the chance to shine in front of his own supporters – with Paddy willing to offer 6/1 on Balotelli to score two or more goals and Brendan Rodgers’ side to bag a clean sheet, we place our faith in the Italian and make this our bet of the week.

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  1. mouldy_uk
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Begovic
    Lovren / Clyne / Debuchy
    Siggy / Fabby / Ramsey / Mata
    Naismith / Costa / Rooney

    Mannone / Jones / Wisdom / Mutch

    1 FT

    (a) Jones OUT - Wilson IN (play him instead of Debuchy)
    (b) Mata OUT - Sterling IN
    (c) Mutch OUT - Zaha IN
    (d) Other....?

    1. ImTheDude
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Mata to sterling is a no brainer.

  2. NeymarJR11
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Balo or Welbz?

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Balo

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      For this week Balo, longer term Wellbeck

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Krul
    Clyne - Chester - PvA
    Fabregas - Sterling - Ramsey - Siggy
    Rooney(c) - Diego Costa(vc) - Dzeko

    Gilks - Caulker - Albrighton - Collocini

    am I good to go here?

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Yes!

  4. Hyperion
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Jones -> Lovren/Kaboul/Evans worth a hit? It's likely I'll be playing Taylor against Chelsea if I don't make the change.

  5. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Front 7: Ramsey Fábregas Silva Eriksen Naismith Rooney Costa

    Should I panic?

    1. BLACKSHEEP
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Yes. Go nuts.

  6. JUNITED
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Rooney or Falcao?

    Falcao problem: Jet lag. Am I right on this one?
    Rooney problem: Play terrible at the moment and inconsistent.

    1. BLACKSHEEP
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Jet lag? From monaco? Doubtful.

      1. JUNITED
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Yea I wasn't sure. Didn't he travel in international break with Colombia?

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 days ago

          They were in Florida - but it was a week ago.

          1. JUNITED
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 days ago

            good information. Thanks a lot. With this I think I will get Falcao.

    2. FPLEL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Rooney has just looked so poor in all his games in the last months. I say Falcao.

  7. PlayOn Q&A Session
    PlayON
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

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    We’re also giving a FREE £5 for any new sign-ups between now and 10.45.

    If you have any questions about PlayON, just add them as replies below and I'll answer them all.

    1. Chambo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Sorry for the really late reply but I just signed up and havent got the £5.
      When will I get it? Cheers

      1. Chambo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Got it, thanks!!

      2. PlayON
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Hi Chambo,

        Your Free £5 should now be in your account - let me know if it isn't and I'll get it added

    2. Philman
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Killian,

      I continue to get issues entering 1-on-1 games. I can't join the Tom Fenley or Opta Joe games, but did manage to join the FFS game. It just sits there saying "Connecting".

      1. PlayON
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Hi Philman,
        Apologies for this - I'll make sure our developers resolve this ahead of next week

  8. FPLEL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Clyne, Moreno, Pieters (Hutton, nTaylor) + 1.2 ITB

    Strong enough backline, or use money to boost?

  9. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Is my bench in the right order?

    Marney,Moore,Hutton

    1. Fackinell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Costa - depending on injuries for both

  10. Aubamazette
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Costa or Aguero on the long run?

    1. Logipuh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Both 🙂

  11. il Brutto
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Goog to go? On a WC.

    Krul
    Clyne - Wilson - Baines
    Lamela - Siggy - Fabs - Sterling
    Aguero - Pelle - Costa

    Subs: Elliot - Boyd - Duff - Naylor

    1. joinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Looks good

  12. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Help please guys. Had the shits all week so would be appreciated in this time of desperate need.

    De Gea (QPR)
    Wisdom (EVE), Terry (SWA), Pieters (LEI)
    Ramsey (MCY), Mata (QPR), Sterling (AVL), Sigurdsson (che)
    Costa (SWA), Rooney (QPR), Adebayor (sun)

    No free transfers left. What should I do and will they all start?

    1. Fackinell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      not bad at all
      I don't think it's worth losing 4 points - defence needs a touch but not this week IMO

  13. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Despite all of the contrary advice I'm punting on Mata. I just can't afford Di Maria without messing up my team elsewhere. 😐

    Unless..

    A) Di Maria and Dzeko
    or
    B) Mata and Balotelli?

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      B with a plan to lose him next week

    2. RabMac
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I would also go with B mate.

    3. Mid-Table Obscurity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      i think dzeko could do well this week with jovetic out. i could be wrong but he seems to me a player that steps up for the big games

      1. Mid-Table Obscurity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        and i think di maria and mata will probably turn out to be quite similar fantasy-wise by both offering fairly regular, consistent returns without being overly explosive

    4. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I almost brought him back in myself WR. He's still a great little player, with the obvious concern being no idea how all this lot fit in.

      1. GoldenDonkey
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I would be concerned that City rock up with 4-5-1.

        This formation hampers the forward runs of the midfield, which Arsenal thrive on, leaving them vulnerable to pacy counterattacks. I would be concerned that Dzeko is a 30 minute man this week, although I do see City getting a result, so he may get some points.

  14. Woy of the Wovers
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    ESBO still not got any assist data. Poor Fabregas on just 2.5pts.

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      right...noticed the same. Any other sources for points forecasts...? Thanks!

  15. LMFAO
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Let's try again lost on last page, WC team:

    Begovic ( Myhill )
    Ivanovic, Moreno, Chester ( Duff, Hutton )
    Fab (vc), Sterling, ADM, Siggy, (Boyd)
    Costa, Balotelli(c), Pelle

    .4 in bank

    Good to go or any other changes recommended?

    1. Game of Stones
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Defence is a worry imo

      1. LMFAO
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Why what do u suggest?

  16. SuperMario
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Have my captain down to Hazard (c) and Sterling (vc) the the moment....

    Good to go????

    1. Game of Stones
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Hazard is a good differential

    2. RabMac
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Aye, Hazard is one player I wish I owned today.

  17. Ringo
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    No mention of Di Maria in the captain's poll??? That's a whole new level of stupidity.

    1. The Brit.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I've definitely taken a punt on him. Can see him tearing through QPRs defence and bag a brace

  18. GarethJohn
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    shawcross captain crazy idea ?

    Thoughts on Falcao starting ?

    1. Game of Stones
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Crazy yes, have you not got any better attacking options?

    2. Logipuh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Don't underestimate Leicesters attacking power. Stoke may very well concede today.

  19. JUNITED
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Rooney or Falcao or Aguero

    1. joinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Falcao for me

      1. GoldenDonkey
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Falcao starting likely means Mata is benched. I think this would crush his confidence greatly, at a time when it appears he is not full of confidence. I am not sure LVG would intentionally do this. Therefore I would pick Rooney.

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Aquero for this week

    3. Logipuh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      This week: Rooney
      GW4-8: Falcao
      GW8+: Aguero

      i.e. Long term aguero, one week punt = Rooney

  20. Game of Stones
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Who will get the most points over the next 2 games, Rooney or Aguero?

    1. JUNITED
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I must say Aguero. But the fixtures of United. It is scary if we try to avoid United strikers. I'm sure somehow they will get the win soon.

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      United was a mess two weeks ago...wanna see how they sort it out. Have a feeling they will come good, but how soon...nobody knows. Next game gives us guidance for that. Positive surprise in the air...?

  21. Adro3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    used my FT.

    A) Mata to ???
    B) Rooney to???
    C) Neither and save

  22. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    A or B ?

    A: Di Maria + Pelle

    B: Zaha + Rooney

  23. Heytch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Tip for Mark... Some sort of Star badge next to any userid of people top 1k in hall of fame, or with a top 10k finish.

    Seeing a lot of really questionable advice/opinion and getting harder to sort the shite from the interesting with no members forum

    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Anyone can pay 15 quid though. It's no measure of reliability.

      1. Heytch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        No...I'm not talking members forum. I'm talking labeling people with form. Would help me ( and I'm sure others) a lot

        1. Marky Hotspur
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 days ago

          That's good to know, thanks

    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      exactly

  24. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Front 8

    Di Maria, Sterling, Fabregas, Siggy, X
    Aguero, Costa, Welbeck

    I've got Zaha in there right now but is there much point having him as i'll rarely play him with that lot?

    I'm on a WC?

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      love zaha.. awkward price. Prob just save the 1 million and go with Boyd

      1. GoldenDonkey
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        If you are spent up and not planning to play him, then I fully agree with Valargentina about taking Boyd.

        I personally like having more options and being able to react to situations without taking a hit.

  25. mohit thekop
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    1-chadli
    2-rodwell
    3-lamela
    4- mcgeady

    which one to pick plzz help!!

  26. HP.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    RVP or Falcao for the long term ?

    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      RVP mate...

      Over 100pts in a third of a season last year
      Back to back 260pt seasons years prior
      On pens

      Like Aguero, when fit - one of them guys u have to try squeeze in!

      1. GoldenDonkey
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        For me RVP, the stats speak for themselves and his relationship with LVG is great for a player who needs to be loved. Getting the best out of his national captain is something I fully expect to happen, it just takes a little time in my opinion.

  27. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Ok darlings,

    I'm gravitating towards Rooney, Sanchez and Jovetic out, Mirallas, Balotelli and Falcao in with a 4 point hit.

    That gives me:

    Krul
    Cahill Azpilicueta Bruce
    Hazard Ramsey Sigurdsson Mirallas JWP
    Falcao Balotelli

    Guzan Bojan Moore Debuchy

    And then I just need to pick a captain.

    1. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Falcao might not start today, you might wanna wait on him.

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Damn your eyes.

        1. GoldenDonkey
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 days ago

          - I would be concerned about Bruce starting, which gives you a bad matchup from the bench.
          -I think it is a week to early for Falcao, but I am not certain of this, I just think there is more overall benefit for LVG to bring him on from the bench in his first game.
          - You have 2 Chelsea defenders and a Swansea attacker. This is counterintuitive.
          - I think Sanchez out is a good move, I have done this myself this week, but to me Sterling seems better than Mirallas .

  28. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Balotelli or aguero ?

    1. Logipuh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Balotelli short term (when Sturridge is injured Balo will be the focal point of the attack), aguero long term (a few hard matches coming up and 3 away games in 4, so I would wait until GW7 at least).

  29. Isco Disco
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    This is how my team will be next week, and that is with my wildcard unused

    Begovic - Myhill
    Lovren - Vlaar - Clyne - PvA - Wisdom
    Ramsey - Siggy- Di Maria - Sterling - Zaha
    Rooney - Costa - Welbeck

    £1.0 left in the bank
    What do you guys think?

    1. jezza360
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Good team but you have a strong 8, will be a problem in the future

  30. jezza360
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Hi guys teams sorted out apart from captain, any feed back will be welcomed. Who should i captain

    Mignolet
    Dier ivanovic clyne
    Di maria siggy sterling fab zaha
    Falcao costa