Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 18 – The Strong

We analyse the strength of schedule over the next four to six Gameweeks in this evening’s article. Our first instalment casts an eye over those clubs with some favourable festive fixtures ahead, as United and Liverpool look to take advantage and stake a claim for inclusion in Fantasy managers’ plans.

Liverpool

“frisking

Granted, Brendan Rodgers’ outfit aren’t in the finest of form. But Sunday’s last gasp equaliser against a beleaguered Arsenal demonstrated the sort of grit and spirit that has been lacking from their displays recently, and the Merseysiders now have the opportunity to rebuild their season after a scratchy first half. Anfield encounters with Swansea and Leicester lie ahead, with promising away fixtures with Burnley, Sunderland and Aston Villa also in their next five.

Two clean sheets in their last five suggest that the Reds’ defence shouldn’t be overlooked, with the 5.8-valued Martin Skrtel the main candidate for investment after his late equaliser against the Gunners and bonus points in each of Liverpool’s last three shutouts. Kolo Toure, at 4.7, is the budget option, however, having started each of their last five in the league.

Further forward, a recent change of system by Rodgers has brought Raheem Sterling roaring back up our Watchlist – fielded in a central forward position, the youngster returned to scoring form with a brace in the Capital One Cup last week, and looks set to continue in that role across the festive period. Elsewhere in midfield, the likes of Phillipe Coutinho and Adam Lallana could also appeal after recently picking up their performances, whilst Jordan Henderson has settled well into his new role as a right wing back, registering returns in each of the last two matches in which the Reds have scored, and offers managers a more budget-friendly option at 6.0.

Man United

“frisking

Their winning run may have been halted by Villa on Saturday, but Louis Van Gaal’s side are certainly deserved of their spot in the top four at Christmas, with triumphs over Arsenal and rivals Liverpool in that streak highlighting their upturn in consistency. The Red Devils will be optimistic of returning to winning ways with a home clash against labouring Newcastle awaiting them on Boxing Day, whilst further Old Trafford meetings with Southampton and Leicester are also scheduled in the next six.

Nine big chances conceded in the last four Gameweeks is a greater total than any other side and, with just three goals against in that period, it’s fair to say that United have a lot to thank David de Gea for. The star attraction in the Reds’ rearguard, the Spaniard’s heroics means he’s just two points off the top of the FPL keeper standings, whilst the fit-again Jonny Evans, at 5.2, looks a guaranteed starter as long as he can maintain fitness.

In midfield, Angel Di Maria’s return to action at the weekend should see his 13.7% ownership increase, f he can replicate the form that earned him three goals and six assists in ten appearances prior to injury. Owners of Juan Mata will have been less than happy to see the Argentine take to the pitch against Villa; the Spaniard has impressed of late, grabbing two goals and an assist in Di Maria’s absence, but his minutes could now be severely under threat. Competition is also rife further forward, with Robin Van Persie (12.6), Radamel Falcao (10.5) and young James Wilson (4.4) all in the mix for starts across the festive schedule; the former’s three double figure hauls in his last five outings place him highest in our Watchlist, though should rotation strike, the assured minutes of United skipper Wayne Rooney will see his appeal increase, despite his more withdrawn role in recent times.

Sunderland

“frisking

The Black Cats are putting their early season blues behind them, with Sunday’s 1-0 Tyne-Wear derby win epitomising their current upturn in resilience. A tricky trio of fixtures against Man City, Liverpool and Spurs loom between Gameweeks 20-22, but the surrounding schedule looks decidedly glossier, with a home clash with Hull and trip to Aston Villa up next, and the visit of Burnley to the Stadium of Light lying in wait in Gameweek 23.

Costel Pantilimon’s installation between the sticks has proved a masterstroke from Gus Poyet, with the 4.5-rated keeper’s heroics earning the Black Cats four clean sheets in their last six outings – up against a Hull side that have notched just twice in their previous nine, the former Man City man’s form looks primed to continue. Adam Johnson underlined his worth with the winner against Newcastle, building on his assist in the previous Gameweek, and, now down to 6.0, the winger could prove a canny short-term option for Sunderland’s next two. Up top, Steven Fletcher has illustrated his explosive potential with two braces so far this season, but will need to rediscover his scoring touch to offer competition in the budget bracket.

Crystal Palace

“frisking

James McArthur’s unjustly disallowed headed strike against Man City last weekend rather summed up Palace’s lack of fortune in recent weeks. Certainly, it’s been all sizzle and no steak lately from their main men, whose underlying stats beggar belief that they have only scored two goals and are without a win in the last five. The fixture list is in their favour, however, with clashes against fellow strugglers QPR, Villa and Burnley on the imminent agenda, and should they finally turn their potential into points, a rise up the league table could be in store.

At the back, just one shutout in their last 11 league encounters is hardly encouraging, though their budget price tags ensure that investment doesn’t come with too much risk – the attacking threat of Brede Hangeland (4.8), who has notched twice already this season, make the former Fulham man the prime candidate here. Similar to Liverpool, the Eagles are struggling to merit consideration up top, and it is in the middle where the points could lie, with Yannick Bolasie and Miles Jedinak standing out with five assists and five goals respectively thus far. The former is undoubtedly the ‘sexier’ pick, with his neat touches and silky skills having warranted plenty of attention recently, though with 38 attempts on goal across the campaign (only five less than Alexis Sanchez, for example) the 5.5-priced winger has been unlucky not to add to his single strike. Given that both Bolasie and Jedinak are set to leave in early January due to international commitments, though, many may choose to look elsewhere for long-term investments.

 

Also Consider…

Man City 
A sixth straight league victory against Palace ensured that Manuel Pellegrini’s side kept pace with Chelsea, and remain just three points off of top spot ahead of the Boxing Day fixtures. The Blues now face two Etihad encounters with Burnley and Sunderland, in addition to a trip to West Brom in their next three, as their impressive form looks set to continue. At the back, the Citizens have conceded just once in the last five, and Pablo Zabaleta has underlined his appeal with a goal and an assist in two of his last three outings. Gael Clichy has overcome a foot injury and could return at left-back, offering a cheaper option at 5.6, though with Vincent Kompany possibly returning next week, the numerous options in the back-four suggest keeper Joe Hart could be the answer here.

With an injury crisis currently afflicting the Blues up front, their attacking potential lies in midfield; the 10.8 priced Yaya Toure has found the back of the net in four of his last six appearances, whilst David Silva’s brace last weekend assured the Spaniard’s status as a valuable differential with an ownership of just 7.6%. Toure’s upcoming Ivory Coast duties limit his appeal, as does his four yellow cards. For those contemplating James Milner in the new false nine system, it’s worth noting that Pellegrini is hopeful on Stevan Jovetic’s availability for Sunday’s clash with the Clarets after the forward returned to training earlier today.

Aston Villa 
The Villians have failed to concede more than once in a match since Gameweek 10, and with an upcoming schedule featuring home meetings with Sunderland and Palace and away days at Swansea and Leicester in the next four, that solidity could be set to continue. Alan Hutton and Ciaran Clark’s 4.3 price tags make the duo the preferred pair at the back, whilst Christian Benteke looks primed for investment after acquiring two brilliant goals and an assist in his last four since recovering from injury.

QPR 
The Hoops carried on their outstanding home form with a 3-2 win over West Brom last weekend, and with three Loftus Road clashes in their next five (CPL, SWA, MNU), their improving form could continue over the next few weeks. Cut-price favourite Charlie Austin was the hero once more against the Baggies, and the 6.0-priced forward has now notched eight goals in his last five home outings, ensuring his status as the number one budget striker out there right now. Midfielder Leroy Fer has also demanded interest after securing returns in three of his last five displays, whilst, at the back, Rob Green and budget defender Yun Suk Young could earn attention, with the Hoops’ three shutouts this season thus far coming at Loftus Road. At a price of 3.9, the Korean is hoping to recover from an ankle problem in time for Friday’s trip to the Emirates.

Hull 
Off-field disputes, suspensions and injuries have the Tigers failing to flatter right now, though they are presented with the ideal opportunity to overturn a ten-match winless streak thanks to meetings with Sunderland, Leicester and West Brom in their next four. Despite their lack of form, Steve Bruce’s side have conceded just four times in as many matches, and the likes of James Chester and raiding full back Andrew Robertson could be in the points soon enough. Further forward, the Tigers’ recent dire offensive form will seem them looking to Nikica Jelavic to rediscover his scoring form, though Abel Hernandez will also be feeling the pressure after failing to find the net since Gameweek 8.

1,329 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    All the strong fixtures are of teams of little interest bar United in FPL terms

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You have interest in United?

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lallana Sterling Vergini Oshea Pantilimon .. course

    3. The Rebel Fox
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Surely any team/player with form and favorable fixtures are of interest in FPL terms..

  2. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lost on last post

    Better swap for this week.

    Bertrand/Boyd to kolo/sterling

    Or

    Costa/Boyd to giroud/ sterling or fabs

  3. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling get in

  4. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on benching? Any moves you see I could make? Sort of a strange midfield, but coming off the hottest week of the season for me.

    Hart - (Eliot)
    Zaba - Terry - O'Shea - (Wisdom) - (Colo)
    Milner - Sanchez - Fabs - Siggy - (Downing)
    Austin - RVP - Benteke

    Captain Sanchez or RVP?

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Great team!

      RVP for skipper

  5. stefankiknun
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Don't like my teams fixtures over the christmas period. Have 0FT, anything worth a hit this week?

    Adrian Guzan

    Azpi Demichelis Dummett Davies Duff

    Downing Hazard Sanchez Eriksen Siggy
    Austin Kane Costa

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Costa > Giroud if you're feeling froggy, although I don't really recommend it!

      1. stefankiknun
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Could pay off, but risky. 🙂

  6. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Strange seeing Liverpool top of a list - not sure I share the confidence

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Form over fixtures for sure. A fixture article, though.

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

      It's just in terms of ease of fixtures. Doesn't take he fact that it's Liverpool into account

    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Those fixtures though, so sexy.

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        but Liverpool so impotent 😉

        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Anyone could perform against those teams

  7. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Zab in for Baines ? Is this a good idea?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not this week imo.

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

      I shipped Baines for Terry. The way I see it, Everton's "not this week" motto should of been against QPR, but once again conceded. The Europa League Curse strikes again

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes did it myself

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I did, could not stand seeing 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 from Baines and Zabaleta going crazy. Maybe it was too late to make this move, as the streaks are over, but I feel like it just had to be done.

  8. AH 🙂
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Guzan,
    Azpi, Zabaleta, Baines,
    Siggy, Sanchez, Hazard (C), Downing,
    Bony (V), Rooney, Austin

    Subs : Krul-Naylor-Dummet-Cattermole

    G2G ?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      yup

  9. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Zab to Baines poll

    A) Yes

    B) No

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      c) never

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

      As in getting Baines in?

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You mean Baines to Zaba?

      Keep Baines this GW.

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

  10. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Just seen Yedlin has arrived at Spurs the full back positions are really players to avoid I reckon.

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He's fast but rubbish.

      Walker is nailed at RB

      Davies twice the player of Rose.

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Dier and Naughton as well.

        1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Dier is a cb. Only played RB as we had no options.

          Naughton...LOL

          Trust me on this, no!

          But I have no faith in our defence anyway

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He's pretty good. Lifted USA team in world cup this past year. Very fast, tracks back, and dangerous. Very young, and could learn a lot in this stint.

    2. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Avoid Spurs all together

  11. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Unusual - most going the other way?

    Hold Baines

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      reply fail

  12. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Looked at my cup opponent and seen he was in old farts league and FFS leqgue same as me so thought he must be regular user on here, then looked at his team and though we have a lot of same players.
    It was only when I noticed he was from Scotland and in my works league I realised my mistake

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You're playing yourself?!

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Two teams alert

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Are you looking in My window

  13. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Pantilimon
    Chambers, Taylor, Baines
    Sigurdsson, Yaya Touré, Hazard (c), Sánchez
    Kane, Austin, Costa

    (Elliot, Downing, Clyne, Wisdom)

    1FT 1.1 ITB

    Good to go ? Save the FT ?

  14. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    will sterling keep his place up top for the next few?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Would have thought so

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      not sure about up top but he will play

    3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah

  15. Overlordleo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Costa, Lukaku and King > Giroud, Austin and ADM/Sterling for a -8? Allows me to bench Downing next week and play:
    Fab-Yaya-ADM/Sterling-Eriksen
    Giroud(C)-Austin-Bony

    Or should I just do Costa + Lukaku > Austin + Giroud and play Downing vs Chelsea? Are there any other mids worth considering now that Hazard seems to be injured?

    1. Milford
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I like all those transfers.

  16. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My cup opponent has had Costa © since gw1

    uh oh....

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Quite the predicament

  17. megatronaldinho
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Did you know that the Borg race of aliens in star trek, known for their hive mentality and lack of any differentiting characteistics, was named after the notoriously android-like swedish tennis player?

    disclaimer: this is probably not true, as i've just made it up

    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      did they not have three ears? One left, one right and a final front ear?

      1. megatronaldinho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        may Xenu have mercy on your soul

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Mats wilander?

    3. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You are into Star Trek though

      😯

      1. megatronaldinho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        oh gosh no. my elder brother was tho, and we rest was forced to watch. well. it was that or do homework......

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

      Björn Borg, came first on a list of Swedens best athletes of all time, Zlatan came second to which he replied "Second place is the same as last place, I would have been first, second, third, forth and fifth if I (Zlatan) was the Jury"

      1. Cars and Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Zlatan loves playing up to that persona.

        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, he really IS a dick

          1. Cars and Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Just misunderstood

            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              no, just arrogant

              1. Cars and Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Poor Zlatan. Having to endure such hardships.

          2. Podge
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Tongue in cheek mate

            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              no, just arrogant

      2. Overlordleo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mgiht be worth mentioning that the list was 150 people long and Zlatan beating athletes like Ingemar Stenmark (Alpine), Carolina Klüft (Track and field), Gunde Svan (Skiing) and Peter Forsber (Hockey)

  18. Ed
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who to ship for Zaba?
    A) Yun
    or
    B) Chambers

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

  19. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I am not seeing united fixtures as strong

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Other than Leicester at home I agree completely.

      Awful fixtures.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed

      2 very favourable out of 6. 1 favourable. 3 very tough.

  20. AH 🙂
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My cup opponent has Sturdge as captain ffs

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      VC ?

      1. AH 🙂
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        costa , has fab to

  21. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Baines is going to troll his sellers this week. Always does

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hasn't done the last couple of weeks

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

      But people sell him every week. And every week he gets 1 point. Actually, he did troll me recently, he got me 2....

    3. copps
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      he's had 0,1,1,2,1,1 last 6 weeks. its inevitable

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well, I bet some folks sold him last week, and the week prior, and the week before that, and he did not troll them then. He may troll them now, but by definition he cannot "always troll" his sellers. As a matter of fact, that would require Baines to either never do poorly or never get sold, or taking this to the logical extreme, never get bought or owned. Now, have you seen the Terminator yet? Or Interstellar? You get it.

  22. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on benching? Any moves you see I could make? Ideas?

    Hart - (Eliot)
    Zaba - Terry - O'Shea - (Wisdom) - (Colo)
    Milner - Sanchez - Fabs - Siggy - (Downing)
    Austin - RVP - Benteke

    Captain Sanchez or RVP?

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd captain rvp. Don't love the Milner pick but looks good otherwise.

  23. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anything worth a change here???

    Hart
    Baines-Chambers-Naylor
    Downing-Hazard-Sanchez-Siggy-Yaya
    Kane-Costa

    sub:Schmeichel.Austin,Dummett,Caulker

    0.8m itb,2 FT

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Baines to Zaba

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Or Caulker to someone better.

  24. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Just used one of my free transfers to do yun>oshea

    Anyone can outbore this?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Would probably need me to do El Kabbadi to Boyd to come up with something as boorish. 😕

  25. Compulsive Transfer Policy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Top 300 and taking risks....team for this week:

    Pantilimon
    Clyne, Taylor, Baines
    Sterling, Eriksen, Cazorla (C), Sánchez,
    Carroll, Austin, Costa (VC)

    Krul, Terry, Downing, Hutton

    I fancy Carroll to score at the bridge so I'm benching Terry.

    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea have kept 6 clean sheets in 8 home games and you're benching Terry?

      1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, West Ham are probably the best team playing away from home, I fancy them to score.

        1. Cars and Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Fair does. Your call.

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe change your name to compulsive benching policy.

      2. Compulsive Transfer Policy
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Play Terry or Carroll...I think Carroll has the edge he has penalties.....Noble still doubtful.

  26. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Form over fixtures?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Compulsive Transfer Policy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes and no..a few players have ok form and have good stats and are ready to explode and given the right fixture you can get results.

    3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You considering haz now?

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        for captain? obviously he is always in contention but you prob know who I'm sticking with

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Depends. Some players are immune to fixtures.
      Like welbeck for example - he will fail you no matter what is the fixture.

  27. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    With Utd you never know if RvP, Di Maria or Falcao will start. Too risky for me.
    With Liverpool, Skrtel could prove to be a good differential. Sterling looks tired.
    Regarding Sunderland O'Shea proves to be good value.
    I'd avoid Crystal Palace. Too inconsistent.

    Zabaleta, Austin, Guzan and Benteke look to provide good value over these fixtures.
    Villa have only conceded 3 goals in the last 4. Be wary Bony/Sigurdsson captainers.

    1. Compulsive Transfer Policy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Seeling Costa for Benteke next week.

  28. AH 🙂
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    funny how all the dead accounts have sturiddge

    1. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      and probably Lovren ?

      1. AH 🙂
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        yes and hendo captain

        1. laGan1n1
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          and Lollana vc ?

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, mine was close to dying after I transfered him in when he was still injured. 😀

  29. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My cup opponent has Anderson

    Im going to lose arnt I......

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1669095/event-history/17/

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😀

      Mine looks surprisingly good for a team ranked 1.5 million. A few rested and I could be out first round.

      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lol, he has Zabaleta and Fabregas captain, i dont own either, could easily see me out

  30. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance of Jovetic returning for Burnley (H)?

    1. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      i hope so i can do Dzeko > Jova