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10 December 2016 2319 comments
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Gameweek 15 rolls on with the tea-time kick-off at the King Power Stadium, as champions Leicester City host Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Both of these sides are in decline as a source of Fantasy talent, with the Foxes failing to attract interest all season with both Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy unable to live up to the inflated prices following last season’s triumphs.

As for City, the capitulation of Sergio Aguero last weekend has certainly reduced our level of investment. However, Kelechi Iheanacho is again given the opportunity to deputise in the Argentine’s absence – he starts today having been drafted in by more than 210,000 Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of this morning’s deadline.

Elsewhere for City, there are further teamsheet surprises from Guardiola, who keeps both Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure on the bench, with Ilkay Gundogan retaining a starting role.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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

    Sanchez - Hazard - Walcott - Phillips (De Roon)
    Kane - Costa - Benteke

    Probably change the next Walcott to Eriksen. Do you have any better ideas guys? I've also been thinking about Sigurdsson, but there is no money in both (Eriksen & Siggy).

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

      Keep Walcott

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

        Yes but Spurs easy fixtures... hmm..

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      i am ditching KDB and Walcott for Erik and Siggy. Just don't know which to do this week probably Eriksen for fixtures just a bit better but Siggy rising tonight.

      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Getting rid of Walcott before they play against Everton and City's impeccable defenses. Makes sense.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Can't have them all. I am not set on this yet and see your point. Arsenal have an even better run of fixtures after that. Have been taking too many hits as it is so if I keep Walcott would you go Erik or Siggy?

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

            However, Arsenal next two are away games.. But yeah this is difficult. I do like the fact that Eriksen is nailed. Okay, maybe Walcott is now also..

            1. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah Frank above may have convinced me. I might just do KDB to Erik. Harder choice for you to lose Walcott or not.

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

                I got money enough to Phillips and Benteke to Eriksen and Llorente but I do not know whether it is worth -4 move?

  2. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi...what r people currently thinking re best strikers sub 7.5m...

    Llorente looks good option but couple of tricky away games.

    Carroll....expect he will come off bench tomo and then start hammers home games v Burnley and Hull. ...but massive injury risk and won't play all games thru Xmas...

    Also origi and rondon.

    Any particular preferences?....thanks

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      origimaximus

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Also Rashford?

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

    Grant (Jaku)
    Alonso, Holebas, McAuley (Pieters, Amat)
    Hazard, Sigurdsson, Firmino, Sanchez (Capoue)
    Costa, Kane, Iheanacho
    £0.7m in the bank

    I'm stuck for ideas now. Any thoughts on where to go from here?

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

      Pieters over Holebas and save

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

      Tomorrow should give you clues.

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

        I think my main concern now is Nacho...will he wont he continue up front for City after what can only be described as an unmemorable performance. Big let down. Origi could be a decent punt after i see tomorrows performance i suppose.

  4. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Iheanacho....not cool.

    Not the worst start to the week but Walcott out for Sanchez not looking so smart. Firmino to finish the punishment tomorrow.

    Still..big hitters still to come including Hazard (c)

    How did you all get on?

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      30 after deducting 8
      Captain Defoe played
      Costa and firmino to punish me tomorrow

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He scored 3 points more than Sanchez. Hardly end of the world and is by far a better option than Walcott.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Of course in the long term but was for a hit so never nice to happen the week you get rid. Plus it meant losing Firmino - gonna hurt

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 4 months ago

              ah for a hit. Better long term option though. I have Firmino as well so sorry but hope he goes on a points bonanza :). Thinking of dropping for Alli anyway and bringing in Origi.

        2. Kun Tozser
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          40 with Hazard (c) Alonso Moses Kane Ibra to go

        3. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I am kinda hoping than Firmino gives me the excuse to dump him tomorrow

        4. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          40 with seven to go, capped Sanchez though 🙁

        5. Carlton P
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Unlucky, nacho was a punty move that didn't work out
          44 with cedric, hazard, Firmino, Kane and Costa to play
          Diomande first sub
          San(c)hez

        6. FPL AXE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          34 points with 5 to go including Hazard (c).
          So disappointed in Iheanacho.

        7. UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Same here with selling Theo for Sanchez, I think I'll be happier long term as he's more nailed on. Hazard (C) to go for me too. Got in Benteke for Austin so feeling good about that.

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

        Who do you think wins?

        a) Payet
        b) Alonso + Hazard + 1

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

          lol

        2. Hakchak
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso + Hazard + 1 for sure

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

            Payet plays Pool though.

        3. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Payet has not impressed at all this season but as we have seen from Vardy today that can all change very fast

        4. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Def B

          Hazard alone will outscore Payet

      • the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        ihenacho going up again, after a wobble. rage transfer outers replaced by people who didn't watch the game today perhaps

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He was already very very close yesterday evening. Think a lot just bought him before he even played

          1. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            yeah but after game he actually started dropping before recovering upwards

        2. Kun Tozser
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Probably people who did it before the game

      • Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Looking for a forward to go with Kane and Costa. Up to £9m to spend.

        Carrol if he gets through tomorrow ok?

        1. Carlton P
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          3-5-2 eriksen? Maybe until Coutinho comes back

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

            Interesting. Thanks for that Carlton.

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

          Llorente? Slimani? Giroud?

          I wouldn't go near any WHU player with a 10ft pole right now, they are absolute garb.

      • Ronnies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Guys,

        Best replacement for austin ... ?

        origi
        nacho
        rondon
        carroll

        Tnks

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Origi Rondon and Carroll still have to play

          But Nacho surely isn't an option after his early sub today

        2. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Origi depending on tomorrow and Llorente. Would avoid the rest.

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

          Seems like no viable option to replace Austin. Any suggestions?

          Heaton
          Alonso/Cedric/McAuley
          Hazard/Alexis/Walcott/Siggy/Firmino
          Kane/Austin*

          Jakupovic/Anichebe/Amat/Holebas

          1FT, 1.8 ITB

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Defoe?

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

              Tough fixtures, have Ani and already missed his "cheap" times although he costs his value at 7.8

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

          Bolasie + Benteke > Son + Caroll ???

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

            It's what I did، have both Carroll and Son ..

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

          8 points from two players Walcot and Williams .. Holebas on the bench. Tomorrow will be intense :p

        6. Oddjobleff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Actually thinking about Llorente as replacement for Austin. 6.5 budget and don't want to downgrade elsewhere. Crazy or should I downgrade someone to upgrade Austin?

          Foster Pickford
          Alonso Holebas Pieters Nyom Amat
          Sanchez Hazard Mane Siggurdson
          Kane Costa Austin

          1. JAC THE CAT
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Im thinking the same.

            The double up with Siggy is putting me off

        7. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          What Nacho owners doing with him?

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Think I'm gonna keep

            Origi not nailed either
            Carroll just came back from an injury so not sure if he could play 2 games in a week...

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

            Should give a chance. This was the reason they bought him. Not an owner however 🙂 But worth to keep for Watford.

          3. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Keep until Aguero is back. City had a bad day at the office. Nothing more.

        8. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Pick a defender. Unlimited budget, long term pick, can't be from Chelsea or Liverpool

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

            Van Dijk

          2. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Bellerin

          3. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Toby

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

            Walker?

            1. The Overthinker
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I prefer rose over walker

          5. F4L
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Rose

          6. Kun Tozser
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Virgil or Rose

          7. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Toby A. Without a doubt

          8. UnitedFan
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Toby

          9. phace
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Bellerin.

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

            Valencia

        9. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Allen or De Roon out for Siggy 1FT?

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

            Allen. You will have weekly benching headache if you sell De Roon

            1. Danstoke82
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Many thanks

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

          @Andy What happens with the scoutcast this week with the midweek games?

        12. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          After Sanchez only got an assist it feels like a huge game for Hazard now. Could really do some damage.

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 4 months ago

              He is my captain so I want a masterclass from him as well as Costa and Alonso.

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

            No idea what to do with Austin.. 6.7m on to spend on a striker doesn't give me many options..

            Any ideas?

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Origi or Llorente and that is it IMO.

            2. HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Going to use my Aguero money to boost my defence, I can bring in anyone, who is the best option? I already have Alonso.
              I'm thinking either Alderweirald or Bellerin?

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

                Bellerin for sure. He's definitely back now Mustafi is injured AND as soon as he came on today he absolutely smashed it.

            3. The Overthinker
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Is there any rotation risk for rose? If yes then is verto the better option?

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

              Joselu brace at the Bernabeu!! 🙂

              Madrid 1 - Deportivo 2

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

              GW Rank 1 . Is this guy for real? Another of those Ghost teams.

              https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/4180053/event/15

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

              Finally time to ship Fuchs!

              Whats the best replacement?

              Team
              Foster
              Fuchs McAuley Alonso
              Sanchez Firmino Walcott Zaha
              Costa Kane Defoe

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

                Nvm went with my gut, welcome cedric

              2. arndff_
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                You didn't post the entire squad...

            7. arndff_
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Is it worth buying Payet?! West Ham next two fixtures:
              Burnley (H)
              Hull (H)

            8. The Overthinker
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              RP

              Is there any rotation risk for rose? If yes then is verto the better option?

            9. GreenArrows
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Not a bad day, gone from 268K to 233K OR

            10. diesel001
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Marcus Rashford - just looking at Utd's fixtures....

            11. Syd.
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Pep.... get it sorted :sunglasses: