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Attacking Punts – Gameweek-12

Looking at the latest team news ahead of Gameweek 12 is a depressing experience, with a raft of Fantasy favourites nursing injuries. This looks an ideal time to take a punt on a player who is not only fit and raring to go, but also likely to rack up a nice points haul. This week’s duo includes a veteran striker and a midfielder who has had mixed fortunes over the years. All Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership figures are accurate as of November 21.

Jonathan Walters

Team: Stoke

Position: Midfield

Price: 5.2

FPL ownership: 0.4%

Jonathan Walters became infamous last season, when in a single match he managed to score two own goals and miss a penalty. It was arguably Fantasy Football’s all time worst performance. But a year is a long time in Fantasy Football and the Ireland international is back in the Stoke starting XI and has picked up two goals, two FPL bonus points and an assist over the last four weeks.

This week, Stoke face a leaky Burnley defence at the Brittania. Burnley have now conceded 19 goals this season, the third highest in the league. Given Walters’ form and the excellent fixture, this Gameweek is a terrific opportunity for him to repay those he cruelly let down last year.

Samuel Eto’o

Team: Everton

Position: Forward

Price: 5.6

FPL 0wnership: 1.4%

Samuel Eto’o regained a spot in Everton’s starting XI in Gameweek 9, and repaid Martinez’s faith with a fantastic performance against Burnley – the Cameroon international notched twice and picked up three FPL bonus points. Since then, Eto’o has seemingly cemented a spot in the first team. Fielded up front instead of Lukaku, or behind/wide of Lukaku if Martinez chooses to play the Belgian too, it looks like Eto’o is fairly nailed on for the short run. Over the last four Gameweeks, Eto’o has had the most shots on target amongst the Everton bunch. With a price tag of 5.6, the Cameroonian looks a very enticing replacement for either West Ham’s Diafra Sakho, who is an injury doubt or West Brom’s Saido Berahino, whose form has waned in recent weeks and faces tough forthcoming fixtures.

In Gameweek 12, Everton face West Ham at home. It might not be that easy a fixture, but West Ham haven’t exactly been the tightest, showing they do concede goals – especially away from home. The Hammers have conceded more goals away than at Upton Park this season, and their latest away game ended in a 2-2 draw at Stoke. This week they face a fantastic Everton attack which has scored the fourth highest number of goals this season and if I had to call it I’d say this match is going to be a goal-fest, with Eto’o among those set to benefit.

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  1. J0E
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    J Walters, yes indeed. I think he's a great one week punt option.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If Jonathan Walters is the answer. I don't want to know the question

      1. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        The question is who will be the most improbable player in our scout picks this evening. 😉

    2. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😎 I think so too 😉

  2. thepuntmaster
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wow Walters is a punt! Hope it comes off for u...

    I'm not convinced on Eto'o but if Martinez benches Lukaku he could come up trumps...

    Foramtting looks v. similar Jonty 😉

    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Can't Eto'o and Lukaku play in the same side?

    2. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😉

      Still got the goods off the bench!

      Jonty's editing is a dream 😀

  3. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I've had Eto'o a few weeks now.

  4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have Walters in their team that fateful day?

    1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I had him. It was almost so bad that it was funny. Almost.

  5. Crystal
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walters? I don't think Burnrly are that bad nor are Stoke world beaters! Is Austin still considered a punt based on price/ownership? Zaha is a decent shout this week as is Moses but Walters? You can tell there's been an international break

    1. 1pointcaptainshocker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Believe it or not i hadn't read this article but coincidentally took the 'punt' by drafting in Big Jon Walters for the doubtful Downing this weekend.

      His 8 point haul actually rescued me from mediocrity, not sure how long I'll stick him out though!!

  6. MRCONTE
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    The Everton-Westham head-to-head record tells us that WHU have never got any clean sheet againts Everton, home or away. At least for their last 10 meetings.

    So, expecting goals from ETO'O would be justified.

    English Premier League Results
    01.03.2014 EVE 1-0 WHU
    21.09.2013 WHU 2-3 EVE
    12.05.2013 EVE 2-0 WHU
    22.12.2012 WHU 1-2 EVE
    22.01.2011 EVE 2-2 WHU
    28.12.2010 WHU 1-1 EVE
    04.04.2010 EVE 2-2 WHU
    08.11.2009 WHU 1-2 EVE
    16.05.2009 EVE 3-1 WHU
    08.11.2008 WHU 1-3 EVE

  7. Redhulkster
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Arvin..

    Kinda see ur articles on other sites as well..
    Good going (Y)

    1. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers mate

      Thanks 🙂

  8. the grinder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is losing his place to Jones(United) when fit?

  9. thepuntmaster
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Arv, especially on walters! I have to say was less than convinced at first 😉

    Eto'o was good when he came on for us, really calmed things down.