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The Fantasy Flutter – Gameweek 17

We’re backing City’s veteran midfielder to deliver in this week’s attempt to get the better of Paddy. With a tenner in hand, we also place our faith in the Hammers’ top scorer at home to Leicester, whilst a move up front bring Liverpool’s young starlet back on the radar.

Our first stop is at the Etihad, then, as the champions prepare for the visit of Palace. Frank Lampard took his tally to four strikes in just 298 minutes with the winner in last week’s victory at Leicester and his eye for goal could be key as Manuel Pellegrini looks to roll out a striker-less system to deal with the injury crisis. With Paddy offering 10/3 on Lampard to score and City to keep a clean sheet against Palace, we’re more than willing to take a punt and part with £3 for this one.

Up next, we move to Upton Park as West Ham prepare for the visit of Leicester. Diafra Sakho has scored in four of his five home appearances in the league and, with five wins and a draw in the last six in front of their own fans, Big Sam’s side look likely victors here. Paddy are prepared to offer 12/1 on Sakho to score two or more and the Hammers to register a clean sheet and we’re making this our bet of the week, with a further £4 shelled out.

Finally, we switch to Anfield as Liverpool and Arsenal go head-to-head. Shifted into a central role up front in each of the last two matches, Raheem Sterling posed United plenty of problems in the final third before bagging a brace at Bournemouth on Wednesday evening. The youngster’s confidence will be on the up for this one and with odds of 11/1 on a Sterling goal and Liverpool clean sheet, our final £3 goes Paddy’s way.

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

    lol

    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      This^^^

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

        Morning Sir!

        All well?

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Good thanks....

          All set for Christmas?

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

            Yeah, at home. Spending time with family at pool.

            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I am brunching it this year with family and friends.... No need to clean up the mess for once

  2. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool cleansheet ? Those are £3 you'll never see again

  3. premierglaser
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go?

    Hart

    Azpi---Chambers--Naylor--Clyne

    Haz--Sanchez--Erikson (c)--Downing

    Costa--Austin

    1. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have a feeling that Eriksen will only play 1 half

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd captain Sanchez

  4. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wow. That last one must be a joke

  5. AJCash
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So I've been toying with Dzeko to RVP.

    Need a downgrade and hit to bring him in. Looking like being at the expense of Chambers. Was advised against Baines > Zaba

    1) Do you agree and 2) Chambers > Bartley or Steven Taylor?

    1. FPLEL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I agree, good moves, but I can't comment on 2) as I don't know who is more nailed.

    2. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think Yun may be more nailed than your suggestions

      1. AJCash
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Already got the Yunster unfortunately!

  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is this good to go gents ?

    Forster
    Chester Dummett Yuninho
    Hazard Yaya Eriksen Sanchez
    Costa Austin Lukaka

    4.0 Clyne King Hutton

    1.4m ITB & 0 FT

    Tempted with Clyne ➡ Zaba -4

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

      Nah, dont take hit. Another week of spying on Citeh want harm.

    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Beauty. No hit.

    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      El Capitan?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Costa

        😯

        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          😆

          Gutsy call with his current form.

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Might switch to Austin or Sanchez

            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yep both those and Yaya all good shouts.

              I just wouldn't feel confident with Costa.. but who knows.

  7. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Damn...shoulda got Sakho instead of Bony

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Why?

      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Good odds to score 2 or more(see above)

  8. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any Sanchez captainers out here ? How much returns are you expecting ? Realistically

    1. FPLEL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A lot of point stealers in that team, a goal and maybe a bap or two at best.

  9. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Alright lads, some great posters on atm.

    How's it look for this week?

    Foster
    Baines, Caulker, Naylor
    Yaya, Alexis, Hazard, Siggy
    RVP(c), Carroll(vc), Austin

    Subs: xx Clyne, Boyd, Moore

    Only thing I'm questioning is Clyne vs Naylor to start. Leaning Naylor because of Saints injuries.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looking good. Naylor it is.

      Any hit taken?

      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No, just Costa > RVP for free.

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm I guess it's a good shout giving their current forms

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hull have scored 2 goals in their past 7 games. I would start Naylor.

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stick with Naylor

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good as is. Naylor

    5. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely squad. Good to go with Naylor

    6. Matt
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looking good Acqua. Stick with Naylor if I were you

  10. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hart
    Cresswell. Bertrand, Ivan
    Sterling, Yaya Toure(VC), Nasri, Sanchez, Fabregas
    RVP(C), Costa

    (Zamora, Kelly, Yun)

    Good to go?

  11. That Fantasy Guy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain out of...
    A.Sanchez
    B.Austin
    C.Downing
    D.Hazard

    Thanks

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B,

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just concerned about west brom?

    2. Compulsive Transfer Policy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      E. Carroll

  12. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you least want this week out of Hazard, Fabregas and Costa?

    1. Offs!de
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fabregas

    3. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fab

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fabregas

    5. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Costa

    6. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers, thought it would have been Costa!

  13. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play Naylor (7/4) or Dummet (6/4) ?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Dumm

    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      RUKAWA!

      I would play Naylor.

      Newcastle playing in a derby. Always goals in that.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This.

  14. Mesh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain out of this lot?

    A. Austin
    B. Costa
    C. Hazard
    D. Eriksen

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      D

  15. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Broken defense of
    Baines Hutton Duff NTaylor Wisdom

    Which seems best?
    1)Baines-->Zabaleta(Great Punt)
    2)Baines-->Terry(Safe Bet)
    3)Duff-->Yun (next week its shite fixture for qpr)
    4)Save FT

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      D. Play Baines, Taylor, Wisdom

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Defence is not that bad. Id do 3 or 4

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Many benching Dzeko, hoping he's back next week?

    Boosting midfield instead?

  17. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Adm please don't start today

    So tempted to get him in

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I enjoyed owning him at first but his lack of goals worries me

    2. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I was too. With all the uncertainty I caved and got RVP instead for now until ADM is back at full strength

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Kinda my situation. But rvp is just not worth it . Balance of the team goes for a toss

        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Not at all.

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Maybe not if you straight swapped with kun

            I've gone for a power 5 mid

        2. emperikal
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I know... may have to suffer a hit down the line to downgrade him and upgrade elsewhere but gave him the armband this week so hopefully it'll pay off!

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Haha best of luck man

            1. emperikal
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Haha cheers. Three double digit in hauls in 4 games! Scintillating form

  18. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Costa>RvP
    Baines>Zabaleta

    worth it for a -4? Tough decision for me.
    City have better fixtures than Everton, RvP is more explosive.

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No way.

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth it buddy

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nay

    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers. Good luck to you all tomorrow!

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just b

  19. emperikal
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    One final decision to make fellas:

    Bertrand or Chambers for my final defender spot?

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bertrand

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bert

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bert

    4. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Appears unanimous! Thanks guys

    5. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bertrand my friend.

  20. Mak_Gold
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Start Clyne or Chambers? Also playing Baines if that helps.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Clyne IMO.

      2. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Clyne

      3. Mak_Gold
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks.

      4. That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        So it comes down to
        A. Sanchez
        B. Austin

        1.is away against a shaky defence. Has decent players surrounding him to assist/score
        2.the other plays a decent defence of West brom at home but is on penalties .

        Who to choose?

        1. That Fantasy Guy
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          As captain

        2. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Austin

        3. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          B

      5. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        How am I looking peeps?

        Hart

        Bavies Ivan Baines

        Sterling (c) Haz Sanchez Downing Sig

        Austin Bentekkers

        Krul Wisdom Dzeko Hutton

        ???

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Sterling has played vs Bournemouth already

          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I'm confident. He could have had 3 against United last week. He's a constant threat and Balo is out.

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Good luck then 😀

              1. Joga Bonito®
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Ha thanks.

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

        Damn you Aussies

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Wow nobody watches cricket here?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Was it even close?

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              We needed 50 runs more to make it close

              Mitch Johnson is a beast

          2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            was busy watching it..another 4-0 is imminent 😉

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Vijay is bound to explode

              We're just warming up buddy. 2-2 upcoming :p

              1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                vijay is already exploding lol...india seem to capitulate all too easily...

                1. Delhidynamo
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I'm talking about a Dravidian 233 man

                  Mental belief seems to be missing.

      7. Compulsive Transfer Policy
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        With Noble out is Carroll on penalties?

        1. emperikal
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Hopefully Downing 😉

          1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Mmm... Set Piece Takers says: Noble, Carroll, Nolan in that order.

            1. emperikal
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I just said hopefully heh. Nolan makes sense if he's on the pitch though guess we'll have to see

      8. Zep
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If I get Sakho, I'll have a selection headache next week, with him (che) or Boyd (LIV)?

        Just play Sakho and hope he destroys my Azpi CS? 😕

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, can't see Boyd doing anything for a while now.

        2. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Sakho over boyd every week

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Not very tempted by Sakho, away to Chelsea next week...
          And shares his points with Downing and Caroll.

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

            For the price, I'd be happy with 5/6 pts per week, it's only really the Chelsea game that worries me, they have decent fixtures after that until I use my Jan WC...

        4. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I would play him over Boyd mate.. he's scored against other big sides this season I think?

          I have Carroll myself. Will decide if I'm keeping after this week.

      9. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Which move?

        A) Moore to Zabaleta and bench Dzeko?

        B) Dzeko to Kane/Giroud/Sakho

        C) Both for a hit

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

          both, you dont ant dead weight in your squad over xmas, may as well do now imo

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

        Burnley's next 3 fixtures are spurs LIVERPOOL man city,
        Sunderland have new HULL villa.
        Mmmm can't decide if Heaton to Pantamillion worh -4?

      11. Matt
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Morning guys, or evening depending in where you are. I'm not on later since I'm on the road. How's this looking for today? I think I've found how I'm bringing in RVP in next week if he continues form.

        Still struggling on captain for today. I slept on it, but still in between Sanchez, Costa and Austin. I'm on Austin at the moment. Thoughts?

        Hart
        Azpilicueta Baines Wisdom
        Sanchez Hazard Downing Siggy
        Costa Bony Austin

        Subs: Pantilimon Dummett Boyd Hutton

        Good luck today to everyone. Make sure you're too 2 million for the FPL cup 😉

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

          Tricky but Austin fine, tempted by Alexis just coz on tv 🙂

          1. Matt
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah I agree. It's also good to have captain play on Sunday

        2. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Whats the point, last year i went out in the first round to a ghost ship that had an injured rvp captain default to coleman ~15 pts x2 as VC

          1. Matt
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            😀

      12. Matt
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        top*

      13. Sadio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Few gutsy calls here: good to go or twist?

        ----------------------------De Gea
        ---------------Baines | Zabaleta | Davies
        Hazard (C) | Sanchez | Yaya Toure | Eriksen | Downing
        -------------------------Kane | Lukaku
        ________________________________________
        Elliot | Austin | Cissokho | Moore

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Austin over lukaku for sure

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            +1

          2. NATSTER
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            +1

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

          with that midfield i wouldnt be capping Eden probably Yaya