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17 January 2015 4526 comments
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Gameweek 22 begins belatedly with a batch of six three o’clock encounters before Southampton’s visit to Newcastle brings the day to a close.

Fantasy managers will be concentrating their efforts on events in South Wales, where leaders Chelsea take on Swansea, and down at White Hart Lane, where Mauricio Pochettino’s rejuvenated Tottenham unit face Sunderland.

Harry Kane tops our Captain Poll, just ahead of Man City’s returning striker, Sergio Aguero. The Spurs hitman will look to extend a run of form that’s brought him six goals and three assists in as many league outings, backed by an army of new Fantasy Premier League (FPL) owners.

At the Liberty, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Diego Costa command a weighty ownership of their own, although with Aguero’s return, the latter has it all to do to maintain his current 59% level: a goal or two against Swansea would help his cause.

Elsewhere, Burnley’s Danny Ings will look to maintain his run of returns as Alan Pardew rolls up to Turf Moor with Palace. Liverpool, with Steven Gerrard out of the squad through injury, drop in on goal-shy Villa, while Leicester City host Stoke at the King Power. Down in Shepherds Bush, Louis van Gaal’s United go on the hunt for points at Loftus Road, as Charlie Austin looks to regain his London scoring boots to keep his place atop the FPL forward rankings, having blanked in the last two on home turf.

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

  1. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Clear penalty.

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nah

      1. puddingbrood
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, his hands were too far up.

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard - Sanchez - Fab/Silva- Elia - Puncheon

      will be my WC mid.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I had Hazard - Sanchez - ADM - Elia - Puncheon and would've benched Elia's points today. JWP has the potential to score nearly as big and is only 4.8m! Crazy.

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

    3. mitro
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      should we rotate them?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Difficult to call. Both fixtures were kind for them this week... and they're not bad next week too!

  2. mitro
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    i wish bellerin was an option

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

  3. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    best WC team?

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      see mine 😉

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      #winning 😉

    3. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      One with Elia

  4. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cry your bitter tears, Toons.

    1. FionnMac
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No one calls them 'Toons' my friend. They are 'The Toon'. Toon essentially means town

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😆

      2. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        It was a play on words, bub.

  5. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I think my Costa-less might actually end up outscoring the team I would've had if I'd included Costa.

    Given that Costa did exceptionally well today I'm actually fairly reassured by that.

    He was always going to get plenty of points, the question is whether you can make up for it elsewhere.....

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Today was a freak game. He'll be back to his usual and matchable self in no time.

      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        keep telling yourself that.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 19 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Costa 6.1 ppg.

          Aguero 6.6 ppg.

          Aguero is 1.3 more expensive and yet, the swell of opinion seems to be that it's a no brainer to sacrifice Costa for Aguero.

          1. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Look at it the other way. Austin and Kane have similar ppg for 5-6m less.

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 19 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Yep but I'd put money on Costa maintaining it (like Aguero). Would you do the same for Austin and Kane for the remaining GW's?

              Austin hasn't scored from open play in six matches now.

              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I'd put money on being able to get similiar without owning Costa. Not necessarily Austin, but there will always be something this season.

              2. Granville
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Fabregas is outscoring Costa for 1.5m less. You can make many arguments that suit you.

          2. CABAYE4
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            That's majorly skewed by Aguero's 4

          3. QPR expects... glory!
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I think the main issue has been that the 0.5 ppg differential is dictated by the lack of baps from Costa.

            I don't think that's a reflection on his performance by any means but rather that of his teammates. Citeh go as Aguero does and when he scores he invariably gets baps.

            Chelsea have a better supporting cast sharing the baps out so unless Costa has a dominant performance he's not nailed on to share the spoils.

            Me? I'm dumping ADM & Giroud to put the pair up front for the rest of the year and blend in whichever cheapie is in form as the 3rd striker.

  6. Wishdom Teeth
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I want to get rid of downing. Any suggestion?

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      go to the transfer page click him then click elia 😀

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fabs, Haz, Boyd, Silva and Sanchez look the best if it at present.

  7. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Adm fab austin to puncheon elia and costa? -8

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No.

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        What about Elia?

  8. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Aubameyang goal

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      In my team 😎

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That man's pace, brutal.

  9. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Fab and non costa owners, what's the plan?!!,

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

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

    Evening chaps,

    Has the Elia bandwagon begun?

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hell yes. Elia.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It's in full swing, got him in already.

    3. Mr Tin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      In full flow. Hop on board.

      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I just might, I was planning on Downing to AJ but Elia looks like the much better choice

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Did this on WC.

  11. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    John Carver looks like a person you wouldn't want to piss off!

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      so does that bloke at BUR

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I'd quite happily have it out with Sean Dyche.

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          you probably end up in one though

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Doubt it. He looks soft.

          2. davies
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            It's his voice that does it.

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nutter!

  12. Crabster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy > Elia... Yay or nay...?????

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Hell yes. All the cool kids on Elia.

      1. Crabster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Does that include you...???

  13. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    need help. thank you kindly.

    which pair do you think will score more

    A. Forster + Fabregas + Ayoze Perez

    B. Pantilimon + Costa + Marney (No Southampton def)

    1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      'pair' was a mistake

    2. Mr Tin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

  14. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm done. That was a pen.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, most probably.
      Swear I saw him grinning later on.

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Probably.. Best team won tho 🙂

  15. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Koeman. u a legend.

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

    Bring Pardew back

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Be careful what you wish for. Since leaving Pardew 100% win record, Newcastle 100% losing record

  17. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Yes Koeman, great stuff!! 🙂

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Really is. Saints the story of the season so far. The most entertaining team in the league for me.

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's a genius. Love him. Full of class too. Unlike that Newcastle manger whoever he is.

  18. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Best midfield pairing for 10.0? I will rotate them, the other front 6 is strong and will play every week. Alternatively I can go for Pantilimon as my only GK (instead of Pants/Krul pairing) and get a midfield pairing for 10.5. I'm considering Moses, Puncheon, JWP, Boyd, Elia..

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia.

  19. samcro
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Was JWP subbed on 59? Everywhere but fpl says 60.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      59 mins and 30 secs.

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes 59 mins

  20. Cheggers v2
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Haway

  21. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The admiration I have for this Southampton team....

    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      makes 2. and for Koeman.

  22. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Pelle(c). Went for a massive punt and it didn't work this time but it didn't cost me any ground which is good 🙂

  23. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Elia came in the WC final 2010. got forgotten.

    1. puddingbrood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He already was completely out of form at that point.

    2. low-life
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That must have been embarrassing for him.

  24. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    should I use the WC now or wait for next round?

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Do it now.

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Now. Elia essential.

  25. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who is this Elia chap?

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Related to Messi.

  26. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Koeman is a top, top class manager.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This. So much this.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That dirty tackle from McManaman, the boy deserved Carver's rage.

  27. ronmadpirlo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone here score really big? Over 60?

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      After bonus I'll be on 60 with 2 to play.

      1. ronmadpirlo
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Not bad, I think 2 to play is a long way below average though

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Heard Elia 100+

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      60 for me with 4 to play.

  28. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    this SOU tam is outright scary when they want to payy Full forc:

    if:
    mane - tadic - elia
    pelle

    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      *play