Selection
24 September 2016 1545 comments
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After last week’s selections Marko Arnautovic and Troy Deeney delivered goals, we’re backing two in-form attacking options from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, along with an Arsenal starlet, as handy differentials in Gameweek 6.

Marcus Rashford

While it’s been a difficult few weeks for Man United, the form of Marcus Rashford has certainly been a major plus.

The 6.8-priced forward scored their only goal in Sunday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Watford, while he emerged from the bench during Wednesday night’s EFL Cup clash at Northampton to register a goal and assist in what turned out to be a comfortable 3-1 victory.

His performances mean he’s expected to be named in the starting XI for today’s home clash against champions Leicester City, most likely in a wide left position, with the freedom to get into the box at every opportunity.

Rashford, whose current ownership in FPL is just 4.5%, looks a great value option to cover the United attack, with the England international averaging a goal attempt every 24.4 minutes so far this season, better than the likes of Chelsea’s Diego Costa (28.8).

The match-up against the Foxes isn’t overly favourable, though, with Claudio Ranieri’s men allowing the fourth fewest number of shots (28) from inside the box so far this season.

Nonetheless, Leicester have conceded six goals in their two away matches this season and appear to be missing the ball-winning ability and work-rate of the departed N’Golo Kante, particularly on their travels.

With Rashford currently brimming with confidence, he looks worthy of serious consideration, then, although it’s worth bearing mind United’s forthcoming fixtures (STO, liv, che) are toughening up.

Heung-Min Son

With so many midfield options to choose from, Heung-Min Son wasn’t really expected to be a key contributor for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

But the South Korean stole the show on his first appearance of the season. Having registered a 19-point haul in the Gameweek 4 victory at Stoke, he also impressed in last weekend’s 1-0 win against Sunderland, again operating on the left of the attacking midfield trio, and crucially played all 90 minutes for the second successive match.

Son was an unused substitute against Gillingham in the EFL Cup in midweek, so is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI for the trip to Middlesbrough, one of three favourable away match-ups (mid, wba, bou) for Spurs over the next four Gameweeks.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player is available at just 7.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and is currently sitting in just 1% of squads.

Over the last two Gameweeks, he impressively ranks second among midfielders for total goal attempts (10), shots inside the box (eight) and penalty box touches (19). Those numbers are superior to his team-mate Dele Alli, who has also started both matches and is more expensive at 8.3 in FPL.

He’ll face off today against a ‘Boro side that has conceded five goals in their last two matches, although it’s worth noting Aitor Karanka’s side have allowed the fewest big chances (four) among all 20 clubs so far this season.

Alex Iwobi

While it’s Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla that usually dominate our thoughts when assessing Arsenal’s midfield options, there is certainly value to be found elsewhere – particularly in the case of Alex Iwobi.

The young Nigerian attacker is available at just 5.8 in FPL and has a meagre ownership of just 0.7%.

Iwobi gained Arsene Wenger’s trust towards the end of last season, starting eight of their final nine league matches, and registered two goals and two assists.

He began this campaign with an assist in the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool and following a thigh injury, regained his place in the starting XI against Hull City last weekend, delivering an 11-point haul after providing two assists and a couple of bonus points.

The 20-year-old has impressively averaged a goal attempt every 26.5 minutes this season, better than any other Arsenal midfielder, while he has registered a key pass every 31.8 minutes, which is superior to all Arsenal midfielders bar Mesut Ozil (31.4).

Iwobi looks set to keep his place in the starting XI for this afternoon’s home encounter against Chelsea. He’s up against a Blues defence without captain John Terry that has shipped four goals over the last two Gameweeks, indicating that Iwobi could be a worthy gamble.

The midfielder would represent outstanding value if he can cement a starting role, with the Gunners facing very favourable fixtures (bur, SWA, MID, sun) following today’s London derby.

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  1. Chasing Waves
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Morning

    Is Shaw going start today? I did Zlatan to Kun and Haz to Cout for free.

    Have Williams Pieters Evans Amat Shaw. Should I swap Shaw to Clyne for -4? Don't really believe in minus for def.

    Ta

    1. Fowler23
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Not worth a -4

  2. Chasing Waves
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I don't think so either just worried i'll be caught out if Pieters doesn't play either lol

  3. cilz88
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Chadli or Bolassie?

  4. bennyp
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Bit different but im settled on this.

    Foster (jaku)
    Baines - lovren - holebas - (kosc - amat)
    Payet - ozil - firm - capoue - (snod)
    Kun (c) - lukaku - rashford.

    Set!

    1. Fowler23
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Excellent. Not sure about ozil though

      1. bennyp
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Niether.. but he's class, should be among the points.

        Plus ozil and payet will outscore sanchez and antonio imo...

  5. Chasing Waves
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Foster

    Williams/Pieters/Shaw

    Cap/Cout/Antonio/Sterling

    (K)un/Tekkers/Luk

    Heaton/Caz/Evans/Amat

    2.8 itb. No free moves. Caz or Cap on bench??

  6. skiba
    10 years, 24 days ago

    RMT Please? (WC) (0.1 ITB)

    Foster
    Baines - Lovren - Koscielny
    Cazorla - Firmino - Antonio - Sterling
    Agüero - Lukaku - Janssen

    Subs: Jakupovic Fletcher Amat Tarkowski

    I've spread my money more equally throughout my team for once, rather than leaning towards big hitters like Ibra + KDB/Sanchez and letting my defence suffer.

    Probably foolish but I'm hoping fixtures side with me

    1. Chasing Waves
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Can't buy clean sheets this year. Especially with all these extra pens.

  7. The class of 92
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Pickford (Mandanda)
    Baines - Lovren - X - Holebas - Amat
    Sanchez - Mane - Firmino - X - Fletcher
    Kun - Lukaku - Deeney

    0 ITB

    To fill the last two spots

    A) Koscielny & Snodgrass
    B) Evans/4.5 & Antonio

    Thanks

    1. youknowho
      10 years, 24 days ago

      B

    2. reeceyboy
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Very similar to my squad. I prefer Koscielny and Snoddy

  8. pleccy
    10 years, 24 days ago

    4th mid help!

    Snodgrass / Chadlli / Antonio / Bolasie?

    Thoughts?

    1. youknowho
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Easy antonio

  9. zzquack
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Should i play AOA chip for this team?

    Lovren Williams
    Bolaise Capoue Sanchez Lallana Sterling
    Aguero Benteke Lukaku

    Subs: Shaw Stones Amat

  10. Kanteisking
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Pickford
    Williams, Morgan, Vertonghen
    Sanchez, Antonio, Firmino, Capoue
    Aguero, Costa, Lukaku
    Sub : Jaku, Amat, Snodgrass, Kingsley

    Am I good to go? Or do I downgrade Snodgrass and strengthen bench defense or keeper?

    Thanks!

  11. nadiaroxcks
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Foster

    Walker stones holgage

    Capoue son bolasie firmino

    Ibra aguero beneteke

    Bench : cech zaha mcauley bailey

    Would you change anything?

  12. mahone24
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Lovren or Stones on WC (prefer Liv fixtures but is he dropped?)

    1. Boz
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Lovren

  13. StopItHarold
    10 years, 24 days ago

    RMT please!

    Heaton

    Shaw, McAuley, Williams
    Sanchez Sterling Bolasie Capoue
    Aguero (C) Ibra Benteke

    Foster Barry Dann Amat

    1. reeceyboy
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Not a fan of McAuleys fixtures. I think Holebas is a better option

  14. reeceyboy
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Pickford, Jaku
    Lovren, Williams, Koscielny,( Holebas, Amat)
    Sanchez, Firmino, Antonio, Sterling, (Fletcher)|
    Aguero, Lukaku, Deeney

    Good to go?

    Not settled on my defensive set up

  15. Sponc
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Play Koscielny, Koné or Evans

    1. Boz
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Kosc

  16. Sponc
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Play Cech or Foster?

  17. Boz
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Last dilemma

    A) Baines - Lovren
    B) Williams - Vertonghen

  18. Damsko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    I'm just gonna go for it, no turning back now!!!

    Pickford (Foster)

    Baines Lovren McAuley (Holebas) (Amat)

    Firmino Sterling (V) Payet Capoue (Owobi)

    Janssen Aguero (C) Lukaku

  19. Vinchent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    A or B?

    A) Sanchez + Fer + Puncheon

    B) Walcott + Lamela + Antonio

    Appreciate any inputs 🙂

  20. COYS Down Under
    10 years, 24 days ago

    A) Ibra + Ozil
    B) Sanchez + Lukaku

  21. Damsko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Got all these defenders and only two of them are playing... Baines, Lovren & Holebas. Leaves me with McAuley and Amat ; /

    Guess I'm not the only one today!