Tuesday night treats us to three more matches as the festive schedule finally starts to wind up.
Bournemouth and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium in the 7.45pm kick-off, with Olivier Giroud looking to score for the third successive match – the Frenchman opened 2017 in style, thanks to his scorpion kick effort at home to Palace. He starts for the third successive outing this evening.
Second in our Gameweek 20 Captain Poll, Alexis Sanchez is looking for a fifth double-figure haul on his travels, yet faces a resilient Cherries rearguard that’s served up four clean sheets in front of their own supporters. Sanchez remains on the flank as a result of Giroud’s start but has fired in 17 attempts from that position in the last two Gameweeks – more than any other player.
Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha will look to take advantage of Swansea City’s dire defence in an 8pm kick-off at Selhurst Park.
The Belgian has the chance to play his way into consideration as the schedule turns in Palace’s favour, though Zaha owners will be searching for a way out after tonight’s fixture as he’s set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Finally, Stoke City entertain Watford in the other later match as Joe Allen and Etienne Capoue go head-to-head in the battle of the budget midfielders.
With the likes of Matt Phillips and Robert Snodgrass stepping up in form over Christmas, owners of both Allen (one goal since Gameweek 8) and Capoue (a single strike since Gameweek 5), will surely be considering their options over the FA Cup weekend break.
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SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 19 RESULTS
Back up to date!
***** GAMEWEEK RESULTS *****
Scores on the doors;
1st - The Moe (51pts) [3pts]
Top 4% - Lukey27, Mark Rogers is for Kinnear (50pts) [2pts]
Top 10% - AA33 (47pts), Slippin' Jimmy, Pochecinno, Aldwin, FC Lackless (46pts) [1pt]
with TMC91 missing out on 45pts! Also guys let's be a bit more careful - there were THREE entries that missed out on points this gameweek. I mean I guess the Christmas hangover was heavy, but let's be careful with illegal entries!
FFS Scout Picks & Differentials scored a combined lowly total of 37pts, so everyone above plus the following receive an additional bonus point;
TMC91, A Manager Has No Name, Bolivian Seaman, Flaming Flamingo, Sshultan, Kopite65, Lahi and OddJoBleff.
***** THE STANDINGS *****
He's building a gap at the top! Your top three;
1st - Slippin' Jimmy (18pts)
2nd - A Manager Has No Name (15pts)
3rd - Tyrion Lannister (14pts)
Spreadsheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/oyuz31n7ppeccuu/Scout%20Picks%20Challenge.xlsm?dl