Who to Bench 17/18

[wonkypenguin]

If Anfield Express doesn't deliver bad news, I'm seriously considering using BB this week due to fixtures. No idea what defence to play!

De Gea (ARS) / Hennessey (LEI)

(Bench 2 from) Azpi (SWA) / Davies (WAT) / Robertson (STO) / Tomkins (LEI) / Long (BHA)

And my attacking sub is Tosun (hud)

[IceCreamFirm]

Edge with playing or benching Barnes?

I'd double up on united, sure Bailly won't make a cameo. Long 2nd choice.

Sorry yeah I'd play Barnes.

[Cornish Gooner]

So do I bench De Gea (ARS) or Hennessey (LEIC)?

[Highlander12]

My defence is:

Long
Lowton
Robertson (rested)
Morgan (risk of a start)
Monreal (rested!?)

Who do I start with the Burnley duo? Or is it worth a hit to get one out as looks like Robertson won’t start.

[carver]

Play J Ayew (CHE) or Arnautovic (MCI)??

[carver]

My defence is:

Long
Lowton
Robertson (rested)
Morgan (risk of a start)
Monreal (rested!?)

Who do I start with the Burnley duo? Or is it worth a hit to get one out as looks like Robertson won’t start.

I would risk it, personally. Morgan was probably rotated last time and remains 1st choice? Monreal could start so Arsenal don't get thumped too badly? Didn't have to do much defending against Atletico either on Thursday...

[Highlander12]

My defence is:

Long
Lowton
Robertson (rested)
Morgan (risk of a start)
Monreal (rested!?)

Who do I start with the Burnley duo? Or is it worth a hit to get one out as looks like Robertson won’t start.

I would risk it, personally. Morgan was probably rotated last time and remains 1st choice? Monreal could start so Arsenal don't get thumped too badly? Didn't have to do much defending against Atletico either on Thursday...

Do I leave Robertson starting knowing he isn’t starting and might get a cameo

[carver]

I would probably move down the order..

[Smurphy Paw]

If Anfield Express doesn't deliver bad news, I'm seriously considering using BB this week due to fixtures. No idea what defence to play!

De Gea (ARS) / Hennessey (LEI)

(Bench 2 from) Azpi (SWA) / Davies (WAT) / Robertson (STO) / Tomkins (LEI) / Long (BHA)

And my attacking sub is Tosun (hud)

That's a good squad and great team value. Had Robertson been predicted to play I would have said, 'go for it'

[Smurphy Paw]

Having to bench one of
Smalling (ARS)
or
Dummett (WBA)

Looks like Newcastle are about evens to keep a clean sheet, Man U a few percent less (c.0.38)
But benching a Man U player feels wrong
Any suggestions?

[owenclass]

Having to bench one of
Smalling (ARS)
or
Dummett (WBA)

Looks like Newcastle are about evens to keep a clean sheet, Man U a few percent less (c.0.38)
But benching a Man U player feels wrong
Any suggestions?

I think Man United have got a better chance of getting a clean sheet as Arsenal will rest most of their team to prepare for the Europa league game against Atletico Madrid

Also West Brom seems to be playing better under this caretaker manager. So I would put Dummett on the bench

[Smurphy Paw]

Having to bench one of
Smalling (ARS)
or
Dummett (WBA)

Looks like Newcastle are about evens to keep a clean sheet, Man U a few percent less (c.0.38)
But benching a Man U player feels wrong
Any suggestions?

I think Man United have got a better chance of getting a clean sheet as Arsenal will rest most of their team against Atletico Madrid

Also West Brom seems to be playing better under this caretaker manager. So I would put Dummett on the bench

Thanks. Playing around since I posted this I think I may end up with both, the point about WBA improving being a good one though. I did have three Newcastle players for this 'easy' fixture. I am now down to 1 or 2, depending on price changes tonight

[wonkypenguin]

That's a good squad and great team value. Had Robertson been predicted to play I would have said, 'go for it'

When I read the AnfExp news, I transferred him out for Smalling, so finger still hovering over the button. Will make a last minute call I think!

[wonkypenguin]

Having to bench one of
Smalling (ARS)
or
Dummett (WBA)

Looks like Newcastle are about evens to keep a clean sheet, Man U a few percent less (c.0.38)
But benching a Man U player feels wrong
Any suggestions?

Play Smalling, bench Dummett. I can't see Arsenal putting too much effort in with next weeks game. But I have to say that as I just brought Smalling in

[No Way Jose]

Play J Ayew (CHE) or Arnautovic (MCI)??

Arnie for me

[GoonerShillz]

Barnes, Milivojevic or Dummett?

[Sutter Kane]

Barnes, Milivojevic or Dummett?

That's a toughie. I wouldn't bench Barnes as he's in the form of his life but then again there is a small chance Vokes plays I suppose. Mili can't keep getting pens and FKs but he's fairly good at assisting recently too. Dummett should get a clean sheet at home because Benitez seems anal about discipline but WBA still have a glimmer of hope. I'd probably bench Dummett as his ceiling is lower than the other two so you'd be least sorry if it went wrong...

[Smurphy Paw]

Barnes, Milivojevic or Dummett?

That's a toughie. I wouldn't bench Barnes as he's in the form of his life but then again there is a small chance Vokes plays I suppose. Mili can't keep getting pens and FKs but he's fairly good at assisting recently too. Dummett should get a clean sheet at home because Benitez seems anal about discipline but WBA still have a glimmer of hope. I'd probably bench Dummett as his ceiling is lower than the other two so you'd be least sorry if it went wrong...

If it's a close call I typically bench the defender. It only takes one goal to wipe off the clean sheet points.
In one week it's a bit of a punt however over time it has served me well

[KTBFFH]

Need to bench one of
Young (Arsenal home) or Gross (Burnley away).

Any takers?

[Owsler]

Need to bench one of
Young (Arsenal home) or Gross (Burnley away).

Any takers?

I'd bench Young.

Anyone help with benching one of these:

PVA (LEI), Ake (SOU) or Chilwell (CRY)

Also:

DDG (ARS) or Pickford (HUD)

I'm currently going Pickford.

[Sutter Kane]

Chilwell is away at Palace so I'd bench him.

Unsure about the keepers - both decent shout to keep a CS. Probably play De Gea because Pickford is away.

[eastcentral1]

Play J Ayew (CHE) or Arnautovic (MCI)??

Arnie for me

+1 for Arnautovic. He's in some form.

Barnes or Kennedy?

[Smurphy Paw]

Play J Ayew (CHE) or Arnautovic (MCI)??

Arnie for me

+1 for Arnautovic. He's in some form.

Barnes or Kennedy?

Bench Kenedy

[eastcentral1]

Need to bench one of
Young (Arsenal home) or Gross (Burnley away).

Any takers?

I'd play Gross. Burnley aren't so tight at the back anymore, and he's now on pens.

[KTBFFH]

Play J Ayew (CHE) or Arnautovic (MCI)??

Arnie for me

+1 for Arnautovic. He's in some form.

Barnes or Kennedy?

Bench Kenedy

+1

[KTBFFH]

Need to bench one of
Young (Arsenal home) or Gross (Burnley away).

Any takers?

I'd play Gross. Burnley aren't so tight at the back anymore, and he's now on pens.

Done. Cheers mate!

[Toddjeffery01]

Smalling or Lowton to play?

[wibble_mcwoo]

Bench Willian away to Swansea or Lingard at home to Arsenal?

[No Way Jose]

Willian or Barnes for me

Worried willian won’t start

[wonkypenguin]

That's a good squad and great team value. Had Robertson been predicted to play I would have said, 'go for it'

Hurrah! After your "endorsement", I went with it, and the 4 I would have had on the bench ( Henn / Tomkins / Long / Tosun ) scored 25 points between them! Result!

As long as Davies plays tomorrow, & even if he doesn't tbh, I am happy with that