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The Community Round Up

With the cold snap across the Atlantic threatening to make its way over to the UK this weekend, our community writers were keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecasts. The fixture list is also under close examination with impending blank and double Gameweeks to navigate.

Among the chief concerns for the community in our hot topics this week was Diego Costa’s three-match ban, which is forcing many wildcarders to revisit their plans. We also look at Fantasy Football addiction and assess Fantasy managers’ ongoing search for bargains and differentials in midfield. Elsewhere, we catch up with the latest statistics in our Members Tables to help pinpoint the best potential prospects over the coming Gameweeks.

The Community Articles

With some worrying weather reports brewing across the Atlantic, fears are mounting that the UK could be hit hard by snow over the weekend. With the spectre of postponed matches looming, Triggerlips has been looking at the options at avoiding snowmageddon for our Fantasy squads.

For Bouncebackability the forthcoming blank Gameweek 28, for the League Cup finalists and their scheduled opponents is another concern. Here he looks over the implications and possible double Gameweek scenarios.

Following on from last week’s comparison of points per minute and value among Chelsea’s midfielders Jaffalicious has broadened his research to include all defenders, midfielders and forwards. There was further detail about the best budget backline options from Dynamic, in his look at the best three way rotation combinations in defence.

Goalkeepers were another focus for our community scribes, with Mouldmaster taking a look at Arsenal’s budget stopper David Ospina and how he fits into the latest goalkeeper rotation options.

Demi popped by to invite the community to join him in a game of Fantasy Cricket. Details on the game and how to take part can be found here.

The community received a huge boost last week in the Scout Picks when their Gameweek 22 champion Brooksyp got the better of all three scouts. Innsie, who was crowned Gameweek 23 champion will be hoping with similar success with his XI.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

With his reckless stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can during Chelsea’s League Cup semi-final Diego Costa earned a three-match ban and some filthy looks from his many owners in the community. For some, though, his absence is proving the perfect excuse to freshen up their frontlines, as our discussion on the Chelsea striker’s antics showed. Further replacements were also on offer in Captain Shirokov‘s look at the current best forward lines.

While Sergio Aguero is proving a popular pick there is no such love for forwards at City’s closest rivals. Ruth NZ is among those to believe it is time to avoid the Manchester United attack after Louis van Gaal’s tactical tinkering saw them fail to muster a goal against lowly Cambridge United in the FA Cup last week. Ruth was back again later in the week to ask the community to be brave and list their weaknesses, something Costa should perhaps consider.

Prior to the ban announcement, there was no such cynicism for the potential of attackers Aguero or Costa to shine in Sinik’s discussion on the Premier League’s top goalscorers’ essential status. Wilshire Knowledge was among those to sing the praises of Aguero, while Adriano believes both deserve this lofty status.

Differentials also came under the radar when we asked where all the bargain midfielders have gone given Gylfi Sigurdsson’s three match ban and Stewart Downing’s tough upcoming fixture list. The ensuing discussion offered up a raft of potential new bargains.

Hooperman, meanwhile, has taken a look at new Sunderland forward Jermaine Defoe’s prospects as a differential to current budget forward favourite Harry Kane.

Finally, the latest session of Fantasy Football managers anonymous was in session this week when we asked the community when they first became addicted to the game. For Innsie, it was in the final few minutes of an exam when his mind turned to impending price changes. Similarly, Henry Hill realise he was addicted when, in a shop, he handed over the exact change at the counter and remarked how it was lucky “there weren’t any price rises overnight.”

The Members Tables

Doosra’s Deadly Assassins table continues to be our most popular Members Table. Its strong focus on shooting accuracy and chance creation will prove comforting viewing for those backing a certain Arsenal midfielder with the captaincy armband this week.

Those looking to find the top points scorers of the future are urged to visit my assist imminent and goal imminent tables, where some familiar and surprising names nestle alongside each other.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

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  1. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Costa and Siggy > Wally and Giroud (2FT) in order?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A whole lot of Arse there

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Starting Sanchez as well and will likely give Wally the armband

        I can see a thumping of villa on sunday

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I'm starting Sanchez but I don't think he will start as Wenger is one of the more honest managers about.

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Agreed, I have downing off the bench as 1st sub in preparation for that

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

          Villa dont usually concede that many away from home though

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I have a feeling, call me crazy

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think so.

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

      I'm deciding between punch and Gru or Wally and Pelle

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Go for Wally and Pelle

        1. Cojiro
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          If I did punch and Gru I could get pelle for Kane the following week? Kanes fixtures turning for the worse... Such a tough decision

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

    Also, any Gooners around? Does anyone actually think Ospina is the main man now, or is it just punishment for bad behaviour and he`ll back shortly? The polak, that is.

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Honestly I don't think any of us can tell, as an Arsenal fan, by the way.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But if Ospina starts tomorrow, I think that means he's the main man for the near future, at least.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Well Wengers policy is to play the 2nd choice keeper in the cup so I'd say Ospina is first choice for now..

    3. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think Chezza will come back shortly, because Wenger keeps saying "he's our number 1". However, I hope Ospina keeps his place, he's a top GK imo.

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

        So basically what youre all saying is that its too big of a risk to get Ospina on the WC. What about RB, whos gonna fill there until Debuchy returns? Bellerin?

  3. Randy_Marsh
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wish I kept my WC

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      But you still have you Santa hat.

      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah it's xmas where I am

  4. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hold on to Hutton (who I bought at 4.0) or bring in Wollscheid instead to rotate with Baird & PVA?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I personally would bring in Wollscheid. Don't see Villa keeping many CS's

  5. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Should I keep Sanchez for my WC or get Cazorla / Walcott instead?

    Pantilimon | 4.0
    Azpilicueta | Fonte | Jones | PVA | Wisdom
    Hazard | Sanchez | ADM | Puncheon | Boyd
    Aguero | Kane | Giroud

    + 0.1m ITB

    1. Keno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Sanchez

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Only have 0.1m invested in him so could buy back next week if I needed to?

        1. Keno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Ahhh ok, that changes things then haha. Yea I would snag Cazorla prob, theo would be a good choice as well but Caz does have pen duty.

  6. JAC THE CAT
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Luke Shaw (C)

  7. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    It's so hard texting, emailing and posting on here whilst trying to watch something on the tv, at the same time 🙁

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Tough life innit..

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      First world problems.

  8. JoeSoap
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    On wildcard:

    A Sanchez, Cazorla, Austin
    B Sanchez, Puncheon, Giroud
    C ADM, Cazorla, Giroud

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

      B, C, A in that order, but if C then make sure you have funds to get Sanch back later

      1. JoeSoap
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  9. HP.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Gayle or Defoe?

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Defoe

  10. Keno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go for this GW?

    Forster

    Bertrand-Terry-Jones

    Downing-Chadli-Sanchez-Hazard(VC)

    Kane-Giroud(C)-Aguero

    Bench Order- Boyd-Wisdom-Naylor

  11. NEWTON1982
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys who should I transfer in this week for fabregas

    A. Cazorla
    B. Oscar
    C. Walcott

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

      A

    2. The_Colonel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Fab I reckon

  12. GMOUSIKOU
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Surprised no one has mentioned Elia yet? I really fancy him for the next 3 gameweeks,,,

    Do I put him in for chadli or Sanchez?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      His goalscoring record is very poor

      1. GMOUSIKOU
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        From what I've seen he's very fast and explosive, it comes at a cost of -4 for me to put him in as iv already done giroud for costa so may hang on another week

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone has Myhill news? Is he longterm injury? Is he worth to be in the squad if wc-ing? Seems wrong even if it the reserve keeper

  14. amol
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Austin>Giroud

    Or

    Downing>Cazorla

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A

  15. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    WC. Any suggestions?

    Foster / 4m GK
    Wisdom / Jones / Clyne / PvA / Bertrand
    Hazard / Cazorla / Puncheon (Sanchez / Boyd)
    Aguero / Giroud / Kane

    £2.7m itb

  16. Kshitiz Basnet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Carzola as captain anyone??

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      GW18 and never again.

      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and quits game

  17. Tezmoore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Austin or Defoe ?

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Defoe.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        A

  18. Always (C)ane
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A. Wally, Caz, or Oscar ?
    B. Giroud or Pelle?

    Sanchez Ha ADM Boyd X
    Aguero Kane X

  19. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ings will end up at Liverpool won't he?

  20. Randy_Marsh
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why is everyone getting the 'Donkey'

    heee haawwww

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's an attractive Donkey purrrrrrrr

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Donkey kick ball in net.

      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I like your thinking.

  21. enrico.palazzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Late WC and first attempt. Would really appreciate help

    Pants (foster)

    Terry - Bertrand - wisdom (Taylor, Hutton)
    Hazard - Walcott - ADM - sterling (cork)
    RVP - giroud - Austin

    .4 inb

    RVP > augero next week. No plan for Sanchez at this stage

  22. ooga booga
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    cap caz, theo or giroud?

    also worth doubling up on sunderland (Panti pva) and wba (Baird wisdom)?

    1. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going for Giroud but I won't have the other two

  23. Art Vandelay
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Keep Chadli or bring in Walcott/Caz? (I have and plan to keep Kane).

    Cheers

    1. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm getting rid of my spurs layers, don't like their fixtures

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I agree about fixtures but still feel keeping Kane is the right call. Chadli goes and eriksen in for the DGW.

  24. The Albatross
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I keep seeing Wollscheid getting mentioned. Is he a better picker than Muniesa who's a bit cheaper?

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    link to that wc goalkeepers article pls

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Just read this article...

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        thanks

    2. The Albatross
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      it's in the community section

  26. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Solid defense, 3 big hitters in midfield, Aguero up top. Should be enough to see me through, I reckon.

    G'night, fellers.

  27. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez and Costa to who and who for just one week (or longer if a good long term pick)
    On my WC next week.

    1. Randy_Marsh
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      That. Is. The. Question. My. Friend

  28. asif316uk
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott for Silva?? FT

  29. FPL FREAK
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My WC team:

    -------------Foster----------
    Clichy---Jones------PVA
    ADM---Fab-----Downing-- Boyd
    Giroud(c)---Aguero----Kane

    Sub; Jakupovic. Wisdom. Bruce. Sanchez

    0
    0 in bnk.. how it...??

  30. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    P.S. Only one player away this week (Aguero). I am always very short-sighted on my WC.