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

    @premierleague A reminder that decisions by the Goal Accreditation Panel have no effect on #FPL points:

  2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What chances costa will drop in value again tonight, want to wait until tomorrow and see situation with adm b4 making my 2FT

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

      I think he will

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

      very high

    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Damn.... Thanks

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

    Fabregas or Hazard?

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

      Hazard

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

      Hazard

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

      Hazard is more of a goal threat, Fabregas more of an assister for Costa.

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

      hazard if I had to pick one of them now.

  4. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sky Sports News HQ ‏@SkySportsNewsHQ 29s29 seconds ago
    BREAKING: Former @FCBarcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes to train with @ManUtd. #SSNHQ

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

      Well he can't sign for Liverpool now then.

    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't mean he'll sign for them. Only in training.

  5. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    West Ham have allowed the opposition fewer clear cut chances (7) than any other Premier League team this season. SHARE »

    😯

    Aguero (c) ?

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

      Aguero has has more shots than any other PL player. Somethings gotta give

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

      I am

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

      No stat or news (other than he's injured of course) could convince me not to captain him. World-class striker in-form.

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

      Immovable object and an unstoppable force. Bang.

  6. Team Zissou
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hmmm Tadic or Mané?

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

      Tadic

    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Everyone will say Tadic, I have Mane

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This

        1. Team Zissou
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Why Mané for you guys? I haven't seen Southampton & it's easy to get whipped up with the Tadic fever on here but Mané is cheaper & a deferential..

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

            They probably got Mane before Tadic went crazy!

            1. Team Zissou
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              🙂

  7. joinho
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So it looks like Costa probably won't play against United is it worth keeping him anyway suppose if he's only out for a week might as well hold, what to do no idea think I'll just wait till friday night / saturday morning...

    1. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Every other year I would panic but not this year gonna see it out till we hear more....

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

      I look to sell him. This game is hard anyway, second guessing every week.

      1. 1314
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        this..gonna give a gamble !!

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

      Hold, it's only one week, if he doesn't play

      1. 1314
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'm concerned whether he will start agaisnt QPR..thats' worrying..

    4. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      i will just bench him for the week and then see how. i have wisdom on bench anw so i m not worried

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

    @premierleague
    A reminder that decisions by the Goal Accreditation Panel have no effect on #FPL points.

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

    Once more, for some ideasSaniul - Manager, Netherlan…

    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. :/

    And MJ, Davis is my third Soton player..

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

      Ah, I see. Shame.

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

        :/

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

    Wouldn't it be funny if an actual EPL player went by an alias and was a member of this site. For all we know we could be having a convo with Diego Costa right now!

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

      Shh.. I'd love it if you could keep my true identity on the low please. Cheers

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Diego Is that you? 😛

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

          Lo siento, No hablan Inglés 😆

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

            Lmao!

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

            ¿Por qué jugar Jose estos juegos mentales

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

      That is exactly the kind of thing Diego Costa would say..

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

        😉

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

      High possibility. Stoke players had a league last year, I assume they do again this year. Andy Murray has previously mentioned this site before im sure

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

        The tennis player? That's awesome!

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

        Would be great of we could search by name and find all these people.

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

          Im sure if you could they wouldnt post 😉 Be wary of users with non linked teams 😉

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Doosra must be Welbeck! 😀

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

        Pretty sure Doos is Noble

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Doosra is clearly Adebayor!

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

      I guess you wouldn't seen them here on a Saturday afternoon, for starters...

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

    Who will keep costa for this GW ?

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

      o/

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

      I'm debating. Saving 2FTs for next week might be a wise idea

    3. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Moi!!!!!!

    4. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      0/

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

    This could be a great week to catch a jump and WC.

    I'm pretty content with my team, so doubt I'll do it, but how dreamy does this look?

    Lloris
    Baines - Bertrand - Chambers
    Sanchez - Hazard - Sterling - Eriksen
    Aguero - Pelle - Berahino

    McCarthy - Boyd - Hutton - Wisdom

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

      I'm in the same boat Ludo. Contemplated it last week and could've got an extra 30 odd points in one week. Still not too late but my team is good enough not to wc. Decisions decisions!

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

      I raise my glass for you!

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

    Sell Mannone or Heaton(got Duff too) ?

  14. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Team I have to put out this week.

    what you think.

    ---------Bego/McCarthy---------???
    Clyne---Baines---Coleman
    ADM---FAB---Siggy---Sterling---Mane
    --Welbeck----------Cisse------

    Subs: Costa,Blackett, Duff

    Any suggestions on who to go with in goal.

    And any change needed or advice will be appreciated.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle +aguero ←costa+cisse
      In goal Mccarthy

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I should have put up my ITB which 0.1 couldnt afford that and i'm still not giving up on Diego yet. 😛 Aguero won't start I'm certain of it 🙂

    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No Aguero think that will hurt you again this week

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'm hoping he is dropped 12.45 kick off saturday after playing 2 90 mins in a row..

  15. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Which is best till Jan?
    A) Dummett
    B)Chambers
    C) Hutton
    Hutton has best fixtures, Dummett has strongest attacking index, and Chambers plays for the best side

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

      Chambers > Hutton > Dummet

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

    Valdes could be really good for DDG

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Valdes would want to be first choice though.

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

      Valdes to United?

  17. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Rodgers on decision to use Sterling as a striker last night: "It's something that I can consider in the future."

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

      OOP 🙂

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

      Nice.

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

      Funny. That conference was hours ago but didn't think to post it but it's just coming out now.

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

        Yup, I just copied the scout tweet tbh

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

    Best £5 GK?

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

      Adrian or Begovic

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

      Forster before tomorrow

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

        He's already gone up

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

    Keeping Costa, if he doesn't play this week, rested back next GW for qpr.

    PvA to

    A) Chambers
    B) Rose

    1. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Chambers has some record for YC I would go rose more attacking potential and nice fixtures coming up.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Thanks, think I'll go Rose this week and consider Chambers next week

  20. Kno
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So, a non costa - aguero related question.

    For some insane reason I still got Moreno in my team. Silly to keep him for one more week to get two transfers next week?

    team for the week: foster

    baines moreno wisdom

    adm cesc siggy sterling

    aguero pelle welbeck

    1. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Home to hull I would just hold him...

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

      Definitely hold. You might need 2 next week and taking him out isn't pressing at all ahead of HUL.

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

    Chances of Costa playing vs United?

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      15%

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

        So, there's still a chance?

        1. Ser Football 42
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          yeah always a chance. if he trains tomorrow he'll play. Jose will always play a fit costa

        2. Waldaz
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          http://youtu.be/zMRrNY0pxfM

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

      Slim

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

        Could be the best mind games ever.....hamstring, groin injury, mystery illness...whatever Jose!

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          He even got Remy in on the act by saying he actually had a chance of starting because Costa is injured

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

            Yeah, I spotted that - crafty

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

          Why would he bother with mind games, its not like United are contenders

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

          Perhaps, although he has undergone treatment for his injury.

    3. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      35%

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

        Wow, it's getting better by the minue!

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

          *minute

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

      50%

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

        🙂

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          100 %

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

      It's the hope that kills you. Or, in this case, saves you from taking a 4pt hit.

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

      Chance of playing 10%
      If he plays chance of getting one or more goals 50%

      =

      So 5% chance of a return I'd say.

    7. 1314
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      as a United fan I hope he doesn't ..or start for 15 minutes and off 😀 but still worrying game as a fan..

  22. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Vargas??? Is he worth a punt... QPR have to pick up points soon they won't stay on that many for long

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

      nah too many better options

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

      He could be, next fixture is good but two hard ones after that.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Good to see more Badgers on this I left the R out of my name in case of discrimination 😛

  23. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will ADM start vs Chelsea?

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

      Probably

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

        Cheers Timbo....

  24. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Update Costa has just taken a dump!

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

      # diary of a restroom attendant

    2. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      did he pull his groin though doing so?

    3. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thats a good sign I reckon...

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

      Yep. 20k have dumped him today.

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

    Moreno is just like Caulker

    I'll just give him one more game 😆 🙁

  26. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Emboaba Oscar.... He kept that name V quiet and for good reason haha

  27. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    even if he does will he outscore the likes of pele, kun etc?

    probably not.

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      feck off

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

        Lol

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

      but he might over the next two weeks, even if he doesn't play sunday.
      it is qpr after that which is worrying.

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        the joys of 2 FT

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

    Costa last played for Spain on the 12th, probably returned to Chelsea on 13th.
    So he has been in hospital with a stomach bug for 10 days? That doesn't add up.

    Usual "create a story" journalism which is then re-tweeted ad nauseum by bloggers and soccer web sites.

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

      It does all seem rather unlikely.
      However being hospitalised for a stomach bug very rarely happens, which may indicate that he had some more serious complications. It does happen.

      Maybe Jose wanted to conceal it to hide a scare..

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      could be appendicitis

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

    Eriksen's price likely to rise before deadline?

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

      Don't think so.

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Needs a big NTI boost on the Friday rush. It's possible, but only an outside chance.

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

    Sterling > Chadli
    Taylor > Baines

    2 FT have exact funds. Yay or nay?

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

      Yayness!