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23 October 2014 1210 comments
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Our Watchlist rankings, which offer player recommendations over the next four to six Gameweeks, have been updated over the last 24 hours.

At the back, Tottenham’s upturn in fixtures affords Hugo Lloris and Younes Kaboul the chance to climb in our rankings. The former sits six points clear at the top of the FPL keeper standings and, at 5.6, his save point potential strengthens his claim as a legitimate option for those willing to splash the cash between the sticks. With Newcastle, Stoke, Everton and Palace rolling up to the Lane in the next seven, in addition to trips to Hull and Villa, Kaboul’s kinder 5.0 price tag may turn some heads – he’s earned bonus in two of the three occasions his side have delivered a clean sheet.

Elsewhere in north London, Calum Chambers is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension. Whilst his budget 4.6 price tag is very much in the summer signing’s favour, his lack of discipline (five yellows in six league starts) and the Gunners’ poor defensive displays – one clean sheet so far – somewhat negates his appeal. At that cost, though, he could be a bargain if Arsene Wenger’s side can rediscover the resilience that racked up 17 clean sheets last season – they now have Sunderland, Burnley, Swansea and West Brom in the next five.

With Burnley, Swansea, Sunderland, West Ham and Hull in the next six Gameweeks, Everton stopper Tim Howard is on the up. The Toffees served up a second clean sheet of the season against Villa last time around and with the likes of Seamus Coleman back, their defensive prospects look enticing – at 5.4, though, Howard isn’t cheap and with Phil Jagielka (5.5) offering an alternative for those unwilling to fork out on Coleman and/or Leighton Baines, Howard’s appeal is a little diminished.

Villa pair Brad Guzan and Ron Vlaar tentatively edge up the rankings. With a horrendous set of fixtures finally behind them, Paul Lambert’s side will be hoping to return to the form that saw them concede just once in the first four Gameweeks – at 4.6 and 4.5 respectively, they could prove decent value as the midlands side face QPR, West Ham, Burnley, Palace and Leicester in the next few rounds of fixtures.

Having conceded nine times in the last three, Burnley’s defence are looking a far cry from the side that racked up a trio of successive shut-outs between Gameweeks 3-6. Clearly, with Sean Dyche’s side needing goals, they’re leaving themselves open to opposition attacks and back-to-back matches against Everton and Arsenal look daunting for owners of Tom Heaton and Kieran Trippier. The schedule from Gameweek 11-15, however, (HUL, sto, AVL, NEW, qpr) should persuade owners to hold, though.

In midfield, Alexis Sanchez is the main climber after taking his tally to three goals and an assist in his last four starts last weekend. The Arsenal man is far from budget friendly at 10.3 but he’s starting to motor now and with fears over rest and rotation diminishing, looks at excellent differential at 11% ownership.

Tottenham pair Nacer Chadli and Christian Eriksen come into contention. At 6.4 to the Dane’s 7.8, Chadli remains the best value route into Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield and whilst Eriksen has produced more returns in recent matches – three goals in five – Chadli still offers a greater threat from inside the area as he looks to add to his four goals for the season.

A fourth blank in five last weekend means our faith in Gylfi Sigurdsson is starting to wane. Granted, a home clash with Leicester will persuade his 46% owners keep the faith but the following three (eve, ARS, mcy) may persuade some to part company with a player who has managed just two shots in the last five Gameweeks.

David Silva’s standing also takes a fall. Despite being handed the role in “the hole” last weekend, the Spaniard blanked for the sixth time in seven Gameweeks – City may be scoring for fun right now but the Spaniard is having little influence on our Fantasy seasons and is offering little to suggest he’s worth the 9.1 outlay.

Up front, budget pair Diafra Sakho (5.6) and Saido Berahino’s (5.7) superb value enables both to clamber up the rankings. After scoring in the last six in all competitions, Sakho has now averaged eight points per start for West Ham – whilst this weekend’s home clash with City is a deterrent, he has just one tricky fixture in the subsequent eight to bring in the points. Berahino’s strike against United took his tally to six for the campaign and with Palace, Leicester and Newcastle in the next three, has the platform to produce yet again.

Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse edges into consideration after delivering four goals and an assist in four appearances. Impressively, the Senegal international has averaged 7.5 per match despite featuring in the first XI on just two occasions as he recovers from injury – at 5.9, he’s now played a part in all five of his side’s goals from Gameweek 4 onwards.

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  1. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Bardsley the only doubt for Stoke, confirms Hughes
    http://t.co/uLHSdkBZfc

    Cameron time 😉

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fixtures aren't great 🙂

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        but its steal for 4.2 😉

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, he is

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mark Hughes confirms Glenn Whelan has fractured his leg & will be out for around six weeks #SCFC

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        So that means that Cameron is 100% nailed ?
        Hes classy player

  2. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    And this saying that costa might play against UTD ?

    http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29742228

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      How did you get to that conclusion from that article?

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        On the end, it writes: "His condition is said to be improving."

        1. thetinkerman
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          That doesn't mean he'll be in any condition to play football

  3. SENTI CAZORLA
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So guys ended up with this final (hopefully) WC team:

    Forster
    Coleman Baines Hutton Wisdom Chambers
    Hazard Siggy Sterling Tadic Boyd
    Aguero Pelle Welbeck

    How's it looking?

    1. Think Tank
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good, maybe look to offload Siggy for Chadli after this week?

      1. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I may yes if I dont have other concerns

    2. Pinnochio
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Coleman Baines getting a lot of love around here but I just wouldn't do it. Its still Everton after all and if they go two weeks and get a couple of 2's each you'll be pretty peeved. I'd go Baines + a chelsea def

      1. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        yes its between Coleman and Ivanovic right now. Burnley are toothless so was thinking doubling up might be a good idea. I can easily shift to Ivanovic next week.

  4. Think Tank
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So, Seamus Coleman@6.9m

    Even a conservative estimate of 10 clean sheets and 5 goals over the course of the season would equate to a 15 goal tally from a striker in the same price range.

    Playing just one team from last years top 4 between now and January 10th.

    180 points last year - more than Ivan, Baines, Lallana, Eriksen, RVP, Bony, Ade, Lukaku, Sterling, Ramsey, Silva etc the list is extensive.

    Averaging 5.4 ppg and ownership of just 5.5%

    1. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hop on the Coleman + Baines train 😎

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The biggest problem with Coleman is that he's not 5.0 anymore

      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        But should that affect our thinking?

        Isn't 6.9m still great value, given last years performance?

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          But it makes a huge difference IMO. It's hard to justify Coleman over Baines when both are similarly priced

          1. Think Tank
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I'm getting both I think.

            Coleman will outperform many top tier mids as shown last year.

            Drop a big hitter in midfield and double up with Coleman/Bainea.

    3. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, if I wasn't 0.2 short I wouldn't hesitate to do Taylor>Coleman next week

    4. Villan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have Baines due to his set pieces and the fact Everton play mainly down the left, I am considering the double up if Ivanovic continues to not produce the points. For me last seasons price means nothing, a lot of people have Sterling yet no one mentions/are put off by his cheap price last season as a reason to not get him!

      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Great point - Sterling was around 6m wasn't he, or cheaper even?

        1. Villan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I think he was even cheaper than that!

      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Everton play mainly down the left at which point Coleman bombs it into the box. Mental I know which is why clean sheets are more problematic than goals for him!

        1. Villan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I agree it means Coleman *could* get on the end but Baines being more involved and generally the guy to make the final ball means he gets lots of assists (he has 5 already I think this season).

          I completely agree that their FB's bombing on so much can mean they won't pick up as many clean sheets as wanted (although they did last year). As Think Tank's post say's with a conservative estimate of ten and the likely attacking returns they both should be on big points come the end of the season.

          For me it's almost like playing an extra midfielder with the added bonus of clean sheets to be factored in.

  5. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sell Heaton (got Duff too) or Mannone?

  6. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Do with think Sterling will start against Hull after he played 90 minutes against Madrid?

    1. gers23
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think hell start.

    2. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yep he will play no 9 I think

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    4. Pinnochio
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Has to..Liverpool look shocking and would look even worse without him

    5. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. Weeks break after that

    6. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, he will be one of two strikers, probably.

  7. CHANCING PUNT
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Got 2FT's with 0.5 in the bank.

    Want Pelle in so tempted to do:

    Manquillo, di Maria, Ulloa to Alcaraz, Ramsey, Pelle.

    Don't think di Maria will score well over the next 4 GW's, Manquillo not starting and Ulloa failing to fire last couple of weeks.

    1. toluthadon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep Di Maria personally, think he will play and I'd maybe give Ramsey a game or two before considering

  8. A.T
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Did the Chelsea training photos come out?

    1. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yes there was a mysterious masked figure training...more mind games perhaps?

      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Oscar was holding hands with someone...

      2. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😀

    2. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      There was one of "the Brazilians" earlier, which did not include Costa. Maybe they think he's Spanish though.

      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Oscar's hair was ruffled by an older man.

  9. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Premier League ‏@premierleague 26s26 seconds ago
    .@QPRFC’s 2nd goal v @LFC has now gone down as a Steven Gerrard own goal after originally being credited to Eduardo Vargas

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      meh

      makes no difference to FPL but

      😆 @ Gerrard

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          not quite sure what I'm looking at

          1. Think Tank
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Points in FPL won't change, unfortunately.

  10. nibby
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Rate my wc team.Any suggestions?

    Guzan | Mccarthy

    Baines | Bertrand | Hutton | Wisdom | Dummett

    Tadic | Siggy | Alexis | Eriksen | Hazard

    Kun | Pelle | Berahino

  11. Wishdom Teeth
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    @QPRFC’s 2nd goal v @LFC has now gone down as a Steven Gerrard own goal after originally being credited to Eduardo Vargas
    Any point deduction?

  12. toluthadon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Pretty convinced about about Costa's injury now, didn't want to believe before. I have Aguero (and Vardy).

    Costa > Pelle a good transfer?

    While I'm at it, Downing > Chadli for -4?

    Any combination of yays/nays or comments welcome!

    1. Pinnochio
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Get Pelle. He'll probably score more than Costa over the next few games anyway.

      1. toluthadon
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not believing the hype?

        1. drokkeh
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Personally I have bit the bullet from Costa -> Aguero

          My instinct tells me he will not play or only a smart part.

          It's up to you dude...

  13. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    .@SouthamptonFC’s 8th goal v @SunderlandAFC has gone down as a Patrick van Aanholt own goal after originally being credited to Sadio Mane

  14. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    .@SouthamptonFC’s 8th goal v @SunderlandAFC has gone down as a Patrick van Aanholt own goal after originally being credited to Sadio Mane

    This too!!! Good thing they don't affect FPL anymore.

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thank feck. He subbed on for -2 this GW gone for me due to Costa not playing! -5 would have been a killer

  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    speaking of goal changes, lucky PvA owners

    Premier League ‏@premierleague 1m1 minute ago
    .@SouthamptonFC’s 8th goal v @SunderlandAFC has gone down as a Patrick van Aanholt own goal after originally being credited to Sadio Mane

    1. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't exactly consider myself lucky with a -2 from him, but it's definitely better haha

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        but with the OG it's -4 or 5 no?

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          -4, Very luck PVA owners

  16. Paganoi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Should I go with Tadic vs Stoke or Siggy vs Leic. this week?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Play both?

      1. Paganoi
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Crap. Forgot to hit reply before I posted....

        I have a hard time dropping ADM, Fab or Sterling.

        1. BobbyV
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe give Siggy a final chance?
          Who do you have upfront?

          1. Paganoi
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Costa, Ulloa and Aguero

            1. BobbyV
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Costa and/or ADM may not play... So hang in there...auto subs may make the decision for you in the end.

          2. Paganoi
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I guess I could go 3-5-2 and bench Ulloa so I could play them both.

            1. BobbyV
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              great...Ulloa first sub

              1. Paganoi
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Sounds like a plan. Thanks!

  17. Ryan13
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one chlesea and one spurs

    Hazard / oscar / fab

    chadli / eriksen

    1. Rex Lapis
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard
      Eriksen

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This

  18. mipola
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Play Wisdom(CRY) or Boyd(EVE)?

    1. Ryan13
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      wisdom

    2. Honeybadger
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wisdom

  19. Cars and Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Has the article from the guardian been posted here yet. Published 3 hours ago stating Costa is out with a groin injury. I presume its been shared.

    "There is acceptance within the club's medical staff that it is unlikely Costa will be able to start at Old Trafford"

  20. Paganoi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I have a hard time dropping ADM, Fab or Sterling.

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Welcome to the club 🙁

      1. Paganoi
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Tough for me to bench one of them. Not sure who to play between Siggy or Tadic this week though.

        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Should drop one of them to avoid the benching head ache. None of them should be benched this week!

  21. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Just became a Baines owner for the first time ever 🙂

    1. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      same

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fingers crossed then.

  22. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else with Costa, keep him AND hoping he doesn't start this week?

    1. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      huh?

      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        keeping him...

        I currently have Cesc on the bench so a Costa injury would make my decision to play him easy

        1. SENTI CAZORLA
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Umm ok but how did you end up with Cesc on the bench? too strong front 8?

    2. Manu5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping regardless, had him from the start, and one game week isn't going to make or break you

  23. troller
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    chances of bony scoring this week

    1. Honeybadger
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Higher than Balotelli, lower than Aguero...

      1. troller
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        should i bring him in for costa and fab for mata

    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      His chances are good, but far from magnificent.

  24. DRY PEANUT
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    @premierleague: .@SouthamptonFC’s 8th goal v @SunderlandAFC has gone down as a Patrick van Aanholt own goal after originally being credited to Sadio Mane

    Does this mean people drop pts?

    1. DRY PEANUT
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Oh dear posted already

    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Don't think they change things retrospectively.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        No, once the GW is closed thats it

  25. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will pts change now? 😮

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Re Gerrard? No.

  26. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Right, which tickles your fancy more guys:

    Ulloa to Berahino this week, then Downing to Hazard next week.

    OR

    Ulloa to Pelle this week, and then Silva to Hazard next week.

    Tadic owner already.

  27. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Well, again, with a team of.

    Begovic, Hamer,
    Moreno, Clyne, van Aanholt, Coloccini, Hutton,
    Sigurdsson, Tadic, ADM, Sterling, Davis,
    Welbeck, Aguero, Costa.

    I have a plan of doing Costa ➡ Lukaku, with a view to doing PVA ➡ Alcaraz/Jagielka or Moreno ➡ Baines next week.

    What would you think about that?

    P.S. - Too bad I can't get Pelle. :/

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      can't you get Pelle instead of Lukaku?

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Clyne, Tadic and Davis - 3 saints

    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me. Lukaku is a nice option. I'd prefer Moreno to Baines as your second transfer.

  28. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    FPL Updating!

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆

  29. petr cech yourself
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    No idea what to do with my team at the moment ...

    Begovic (McCarthy)
    ADM - Fabregas - Siggy - Henderson (Zaha)
    Pelle - Costa - Welbeck.

    Ive got 1ft and 0.7 itb ... im thinking for one week take Costa out and stick in Berahino, and then revert when Costa is fit ?

  30. CHANCING PUNT
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Victor Valdes completing rehabilitation at United, before full training with first team.

    No clue whether this could potentially lead to a short term deal.

    http://bit.ly/1tl5XXP