Who to Bench 17/18

[abuhaneefah]

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I guess you bench Mustafi, but if you're going to bench him at home to CPL when will you actually play him? Which, going full circle, begs the question why Danilo (why not go cheaper and keep the change for when you need it?). Looking forwards, you may find that you are asking yourself exactly the same question next gameweek.

That's a good question actually.

I guess it's because I want good cover on the bench for good fixtures.
My defence is Otamendi, Alonso Mustafi Vertonghen and Wimmer atm.
Danilo seems a good budget option.
Upgrading RLC to the Ox gives me 5 midfielders that I will want to play most weeks.
Salah , Arnie , Son and Sterling .

Also I couldn't find anyone else I liked in defence in that budget except for Liverpool players who I have too many of.

[Notned]

I need to play one of Kenny (WBA), Ogbonna (BOU) or Gomez (swa)... so tough. Is benching Trippier and playing two an option, even?

(With Depoitre away at Stoke I'd almost be half tempted by bb, if not for the later doubles and having a non-playing second keeper)

That is a tough one, really. All three could keep a CS!
Personally I would start Ogbonna.

Thanks mate. Given me food for thought, as I was just about favouring playing Kenny. I have Adrian starting in goal, should that factor into the decision?

[yttod1010]

Will need to start holgate at home to WBA or Ogbonna home to BOU ....tricky

[Hotstepper]

Will need to start holgate at home to WBA or Ogbonna home to BOU ....tricky

I would start Holgate of the two. Moyes' West Ham been pretty open in the more winnable games. Big Sam has already said team needs to be tighter. Only question is whether Holgate plays or misses out. If he doesn't start its unlikely he will come on as a sub though.

[Gambit]

I need to play one of Kenny (WBA), Ogbonna (BOU) or Gomez (swa)... so tough. Is benching Trippier and playing two an option, even?

(With Depoitre away at Stoke I'd almost be half tempted by bb, if not for the later doubles and having a non-playing second keeper)

That is a tough one, really. All three could keep a CS!
Personally I would start Ogbonna.

Thanks mate. Given me food for thought, as I was just about favouring playing Kenny. I have Adrian starting in goal, should that factor into the decision?

Kenny looks the clear best choice to me.

West Ham v Bournemouth looks like a goals galore game, and if you are already playing Adrian I certainly wouldn't double up. West Ham always ship in the games they think they can win. Was 3-3 when they played recently, 2-3 v Newcastle, 2-1 v West Brom, etc, they only look solid when they park the bus against the big teams.

Gomez could be good but Liverpool have conceded in each of the last 3 league games and with those two keepers they have you panic whenever somebody shoots!

Kenny the best choice, then Gomez.

[Notned]

I need to play one of Kenny (WBA), Ogbonna (BOU) or Gomez (swa)... so tough. Is benching Trippier and playing two an option, even?

(With Depoitre away at Stoke I'd almost be half tempted by bb, if not for the later doubles and having a non-playing second keeper)

That is a tough one, really. All three could keep a CS!
Personally I would start Ogbonna.

Thanks mate. Given me food for thought, as I was just about favouring playing Kenny. I have Adrian starting in goal, should that factor into the decision?

Kenny looks the clear best choice to me.

West Ham v Bournemouth looks like a goals galore game, and if you are already playing Adrian I certainly wouldn't double up. West Ham always ship in the games they think they can win. Was 3-3 when they played recently, 2-3 v Newcastle, 2-1 v West Brom, etc, they only look solid when they park the bus against the big teams.

Gomez could be good but Liverpool have conceded in each of the last 3 league games and with those two keepers they have you panic whenever somebody shoots!

Kenny the best choice, then Gomez.

Thanks mate, Kenny it is!

[nufctoon]

Bench 2 and in what order. Currently Masuaku and Wilson benched.

Kenny WBA
Masuaku BOU
Rooney WBA
Wilson whu

[No Way Jose]

Bench 2 and in what order. Currently Masuaku and Wilson benched.

Kenny WBA
Masuaku BOU
Rooney WBA
Wilson whu

I would back wilson as even money to outscore kenny against west ham. their last game was 3-3 a few weeks ago. If I had to order them I'd go rooney, kenny, wilson, masuaku but 2 and 3 could easily swap

[Owsler]

Bench 1 from:

Albrighton (WAT)
Wilson (WHU)
Lingard (BUR)

Currently benching Lingard.

[KTBFFH]

Who to bench: Adrian (BOU) or Pickford (WBA), bearing in mind that I'm playing Ogbonna (BOU)?

[GoonerShillz]

Bench 1 from:

Albrighton (WAT)
Wilson (WHU)
Lingard (BUR)

Currently benching Lingard.

Similar to me with Lingard or Wilson, currently benching Lingard too (although his away form scares me).

I also need to decide between Adrian and Pope, any thoughts?

[KTBFFH]

Bench 1 from:

Albrighton (WAT)
Wilson (WHU)
Lingard (BUR)

Currently benching Lingard.

Similar to me with Lingard or Wilson, currently benching Lingard too (although his away form scares me).

I also need to decide between Adrian and Pope, any thoughts?

Surely Adrian, given the fixtures? Trying to decide between him and Pickford myself...

[KTBFFH]

Sorry, that's Adrian to play, obviously, not to bench.

[GoonerShillz]

Sorry, that's Adrian to play, obviously, not to bench.

Yea that makes sense but Westham haven't exactly been tight at the back playing the lesser teams. My Westham mate seems to think they struggle against pace too, which could be the case against Fraser, Ibe and Wilson.

I'd play Pickford if i was you, Big Sam will want a better defensive showing after spurs last week.

[KTBFFH]

Sorry, that's Adrian to play, obviously, not to bench.

Yea that makes sense but Westham haven't exactly been tight at the back playing the lesser teams. My Westham mate seems to think they struggle against pace too, which could be the case against Fraser, Ibe and Wilson.

I'd play Pickford if i was you, Big Sam will want a better defensive showing after spurs last week.

Cheers. Already playing Ogbonna, so better to spread the risk and go for Pickford.

I know its an oversimplification, but I there's no way I'd field a keeper playing United over one playing Bournemouth. Same reason I'm playing Ogbonna over Mee.

[GoonerShillz]

Sorry, that's Adrian to play, obviously, not to bench.

Yea that makes sense but Westham haven't exactly been tight at the back playing the lesser teams. My Westham mate seems to think they struggle against pace too, which could be the case against Fraser, Ibe and Wilson.

I'd play Pickford if i was you, Big Sam will want a better defensive showing after spurs last week.

Cheers. Already playing Ogbonna, so better to spread the risk and go for Pickford.

I know its an oversimplification, but I there's no way I'd field a keeper playing United over one playing Bournemouth. Same reason I'm playing Ogbonna over Mee.

I think you're right, I've had Adrian all week but the thought of save points and if Burnley do manage a shut out then Pope is mostly likely candidate for 3 bonus points.

[Owsler]

Bench 1 from:

Albrighton (WAT)
Wilson (WHU)
Lingard (BUR)

Currently benching Lingard.

Similar to me with Lingard or Wilson, currently benching Lingard too (although his away form scares me).

I also need to decide between Adrian and Pope, any thoughts?

I'm currently playing Adrian, but as I'm hoping that game will be a goalfest for Bournemouth it's a case of who's more likely to get save points. I'm still going with Adrian.

[Goooo Rickie]

Who shall I bench?

CRESSWELL OR MASUAKU?

Cant make my mind up!!!!

[nufctoon]

Bench 2 and in what order. Currently Masuaku and Wilson benched.

Kenny WBA
Masuaku BOU
Rooney WBA
Wilson whu

I would back wilson as even money to outscore kenny against west ham. their last game was 3-3 a few weeks ago. If I had to order them I'd go rooney, kenny, wilson, masuaku but 2 and 3 could easily swap

Yep, Wilson could easily outscore Rooney too, but it's a bit of a coin toss really. Wilson's 2+1 in last two games is a bit too much for a bench fodder but Rooney has pens. Ugh.

[Drew_Peacock]

I need to play 2 our of:

Ogbonna (BOU)
Mee (MUN)
Zanka (sto)
Dunk (CHE)

Currently on Ogbonna and Mee but really not sure. Not holding out much hope for the defence this week

[19Yorke]

Play Pope (MUN) or Adrian (BOU)?

[hanamilunov]

Bench Wilson or Albrighton? Hmm

[sstaffsw]

Play Pope (MUN) or Adrian (BOU)?

There must be loads of us in the same boat. I'm currently playing Adrian but it is a proper coin toss.

[wibble_mcwoo]

Thoughts on ordering my bench? Current order:
Mee (MUN), Duffy (CHE), TCarroll (LIV)

[TheBigLewandowski]

Would appreciate any last minute help here.
Which two players to bench?

Christensen (bha)
Ogbonna (BOU)
Otamendi (NEW)
Zanka (sto)
Duffy (CHE)

Benching the latter two, in that order? Sound about right? Thanks

[gallus]

Bench two of Jones(tot), Kenny(LEI), Tomkins(whu), Masuaku(CRY)

[Notned]

Bench two of Jones(tot), Kenny(LEI), Tomkins(whu), Masuaku(CRY)

Tough. I'd definitely bench Tomkins I think for the away fixture. I think Jones will concede, but they are the best defence of the bunch, could well park the bus and he'll likely get bonus along with any clean sheet.

[Notned]

Trippier (MUN), Kenny (LEI), Ogbonna (CRY), Gomez (hud)...

I need to play two..

[paddles]

Bench one of:

Kenny (LEI)
Ogbonna (CRY)
Dummett (BUR)

?

[No Way Jose]

I'd bench ogbonna. CP are in a reasonably good run of scoring

Big same will be shutting up shop for the most part against leicester I think