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11 January 2015 4565 comments
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Sunday delivers a trio of teams tussling for a top-four spot. Arsenal begin proceedings, with Arsene Wenger’s men seeking to recover from a damaging 2-0 reverse at St Mary’s: the Gunners host a dangerously unpredictable Stoke the Emirates.

Following that, it’s a Dutch Maestro face-off, as Man United and Southampton clash at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal’s side will put their 10-match unbeaten run on the line against Ronald Koeman’s revived Southampton, buoyed by three wins in the last four.

Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue. We’ll also have an eye on Olivier Giroud – back from suspension and bidding to come into our Wildcard equation. Equally, Theo Walcott’s pitch time will be of keen interest – returns for the 8.9-priced midfielder could yet disrupt the template currently being formed.

Angel Di Maria is already part of that Wildcard template, with the Argentine expected to be handed a first start since Gameweek 12 when the Saints pay visit. His role and the impact on Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata is likely to occupy our analysis, while Southampton’s defence will also come under scrutiny against a United attack that’s fired 22 goals at Old Trafford.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    So although I own Sanchez, I've not captained him. I'm just inside the top 2k. Red arrow perhaps due to captainers?

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

      Probably not

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No

    3. Paganoi
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Had the armband on him and switched to Haz at the last moment. Gutted.

      1. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I also captained Hazard this week, in my first week of owning him. Shows what acting out of fear does!

      2. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He wasn't asking about your team dude.

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

          Thanks for pointing out the obvious, "dude". You must be a real blast at parties.

    4. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Thank you for the replies

    5. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not so sure as there will be people close to you who have captained him.

    6. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes def red. It is too much damage when u own a player but not captained him and he has explosive score

      1. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Fair enough, suspected as much. Cheers

  2. Declan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Robert Pires and Thierry Henry. Those were the days.....

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      And woy πŸ™‚

  3. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal been poor recently against a stronger Stoke side, don't feel too down about not captaining Sanchez over Haz or Costa. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!

    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yep, I'm disappointed but I didn't even think about not captaining Hazard - he scored a hatty against Newcastle last season and they don't have a manager. It was the obvious choice! Just one of those things.

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly, people going mental at not being able to see into the future correctly πŸ˜‰

    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, I can't feel too bad about picking Haz. Sanchez's performance had stuttered a bit when Giroud played, Hazard in outstanding form with a good fixture etc.

      But still: Ugggghhhhhhhhhhh

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah it is gutting, but I've only just got Sanchez in this week, so Hazard was always first choice. No one would have expected Stoke to roll over and have their bellies tickled.

  4. Declan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Bahahahahaha

  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    To the guy saying Costa was a better pick than Fabregas....

    Both on 5.7 PPG
    Fabregas 1.5 cheaper

    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Costa looks more likely to step up his output I think. Might get him in

    2. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      so have both πŸ™‚

  6. All Out Attack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Can anyone explain to me, with simple words so I can understand, the reason I bought Giroud.

    1. The Manbearpig
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He could easily have had a goal today.

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      man crush?

      1. All Out Attack
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        ...yeah...

    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Plays up front for Arsenal.

    4. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hope.

    5. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Doing well. Will prob score soon

      1. All Out Attack
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Oh boy, do i need need him to. (36pts)

  7. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
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    Giroud's audition for my team isn't going too well.

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Thought he looked dangerous first half, second half not so much. Bound to get goals in this Arsenal team though, and with those fixtures...

    2. All Out Attack
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott is buff now?

      1. All Out Attack
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        *wrong place

  8. all.new.bob
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Skrtel or creswell (for debuchy)? Only for next gameweek (22) before using my wildecard

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cresswell

  9. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Downing and Clyne benched 😎

    1. The Albatross
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      must have a good team to bench them

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Not enough room for all good mids with Austin and Kane being as cheap as they are. Clyne got benched because I honestly thought Man Utd were a better team than this.

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Forster and clyne here.
      at least I captained Hazard... πŸ˜€

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ouch!

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You are not alone

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        This

    4. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Arfield and Forster

  10. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else benched Downing and Southampton defender?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yup. Downing and Bertrand. Last week it was Bony and Bertrand. Awful stuff

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        last week was Bony for me. Week before, Siggy.

        I've had enough of this "strong front 8" nonsense. Strong front 7 + Albrighton/Marney on WC for me

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

          Haha I also benched Siggy the week before hence why I didn't bench him last week. I think I may have to forget about the strong front 8 as well...

    3. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      o/

      πŸ™

    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I benched Downing πŸ™

      For Falcao 😎

    5. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
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      Yep

    6. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep.

  11. DrHugeCalls
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Rate my WC Team Bros :

    Forster - Hamer

    Terry - Clyne - Koscielny - Clichy - Collins

    Fabregas - Chadli - Hazard - Sanchez - Boyd

    Aguero - Kane - Austin

    Thanks!

    1. blind faith
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      maybe wisdom or someone like that instead of collins?
      The pulis effect is strong!

      1. DrHugeCalls
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Very true mate! I just need Collins for next week back 3, After this i think that will be my number 1 transfer.

        Whats the deal with Baird? Is he going to get regular mins?

  12. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    6% 😎

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Fair play man

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      High fives!

  13. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is that Sanchez up front now?

    1. CTID_
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep LOL

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

    3. Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aye

    4. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hi.

      Is there a rule about up votes?

  14. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance of Sanchez bonus?

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

      No.
      Sidwell takes it all.

    2. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe one point

    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1 I'd say.

      3 for Kos. 2 for the Rhino.

    4. Egg Fried Reus
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah I need more from my captain

    5. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      πŸ™„

    6. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nah.
      Crouch still on for 3, Ospina & Kosc for 2.

    7. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      77 BPS is a big number. Nice job with captaincy.

    8. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Has Judith Chalmers got a passport...

    9. Podge
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Might squeak 1, if he's lucky

    10. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sticking by your Heavy Hitter, nice.

    11. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Granville overtaking Mark???

    12. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I hope he gets MOTM in SKY.

  15. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Get Ramsey on for a point please Arsene.

  16. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    On the verge of securing my 8th green arrow this season.

    This is huge!

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yay!

    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Good work, this would be my 6th in a row!

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

        My 5th red in a row. πŸ‘Ώ

        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I see a pattern emerging

  17. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    "Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue."

    Uncanny

    1. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      All the signs were there but we all backed Eden..,..

      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Costa here, so it's not all bad

        1. Jake Donahue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Well played

        2. Gashead9
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I backed Alexis πŸ™‚

  18. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez captainers?

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      πŸ˜‰

  19. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    FPL form. GW# and GW rank

    Gameweek 16 2,077,612
    Gameweek 17 2,318,274
    Gameweek 18 1,434,374
    Gameweek 19 1,618,940
    Gameweek 20 2,390,428
    Gameweek 21 283,274

    It's been aboslutely dire

    1. turd ferguson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      not my best year either

    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Could still make good progress dude

    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Only you can sort it out.

      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        is there a vine of the goal?

        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          πŸ™„

  20. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    is there a vine of this goal?

      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Sanchez goal

  21. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    The πŸ™„

  22. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    :illjusttypesomething:zil on

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      :largeeyes:zil on

  23. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    With the exception of my keeper, you really can't argue with my 3 out of 3 cleansheets....

    Wisdom, Azpi, Debucy (who I transfered in this week) πŸ˜€

    Oh....

    Wait a second....

    😑 !!!!!!

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Unlucky mate

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Unlucky Evs!!

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      That's a bummer

    4. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm happy though πŸ™‚

      Must.
      Stay.
      Happy.

      Always.... πŸ˜€

  24. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is Carrick playing in a back 3 do we think ?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Probably. Best avoid πŸ˜‰

    2. Calm
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Blind I think alongside Jones + Smalling

  25. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Fair play to those that captained. VC here like a lot

  26. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Forget Costa and Austin for your wildcard! http://imgur.com/mfl2gOa

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like a car crash

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        πŸ˜†

  27. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I've managed to fit in Kun, Costa, ADM, Hazard and Sanchez. Too much of a sacrifice in decence?

    http://imgur.com/nubD2sn

    1. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yep not decent enough

  28. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    .

    1. ronmadpirlo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Very insightful

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I thought so

    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Reported

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        A little can say alot sometimes πŸ˜‰

        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          πŸ˜›

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Wonderful.

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I think we were all thinking it if the truth be told

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
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    4. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Shot fired

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        πŸ˜›

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Just a single shot mind, looks though it missed the target, a bit low......

    5. The Manbearpig
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I see you have a valid point there.

  29. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Terry Baird OR Cahill PVA ?

    1. ronmadpirlo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Terry