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With winter Wildcards in play, we turn our focus on three in-form midfielders in our second members article of the week. Christian Eriksen, Santi Cazorla and Oscar were all amongst the goals in Gameweek 22 and are more or less identically priced in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) – the former pair set you back 8.2, whilst the Chelsea man is slightly more expensive at 8.3.

With Alexis Sanchez and Eden Hazard looking nailed on for most Fantasy managers, the trio are vying for a spot as the third pricey midfielder in many plans right now. As more look to restructure their sides ahead of the Gameweek 23 deadline in ten days’ time, we assess their recent matches and delve into the data over their last six appearances.

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  1. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Kane or defoe?

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Kane at 5 m 😉

    2. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      kane, duhhh

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Kane. Is this a trick question?

  2. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all.

    Struggling with the remaining 3 mids for my WC team. Whatcha reckon?

    19.9m to spend. Currently only have Downing from the below (who I got for 6.0m).

    A) ADM, Puncheon & Boyd
    B) Santi, Chadli & Boyd
    C) Santi, Puncheon & Downing/AJ

    Panti, Krul
    Terry, Clyne, Bellerin, PVA, Baird
    Sanchez, Hazard, xxx, xxx, xxx
    Aguero, Costa, Kane

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B).

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      C

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        😆

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Haha, seems the crowd are as uncertain as I am! 🙂

    4. Clump
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Downing, JWP and Santi gives you 0.7 to upgrade either Baird or Krul.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        The thing with Downing is that whilst he is in form and I got him cheap, WHU have really horrible fixtures. JWP will be a rotation risk in a few weeks once the injured players come back imo

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Consider Downing and Moses? Rotates OK! 🙂
          QPR, new, mcy, avl, HULL/CRP, EVE, wba, CRP/SUN, lei, STK

        2. Clump
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Downing seems fixture proof. His overall points are pretty much the same as Fab. At 6 mil!
          As for JWP, possible Boyd replacement at 4.8 5th mid.
          GL whoever you choose.

    5. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely either A or B for me. Probably B.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        You think it's worth downgrading Clyne to a cheapie to get ADM and Santi?

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Or perhaps even Terry

        2. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Nah. I prefer Santi over ADM, though.

    6. buffrey
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I am literally in the same boat as you with an almost identical WC team. Downing currently in with SV of 6.2 but fixtures are upsetting me. Puncheon, Boyd and Moses are in thoughts.

      ADM, Cazorla or Oscar potential for the 3rd mid after haz/sanch but the latter gives ME 3 chelsea attack which in unsure on.

      ADM came back into thoughts last night just for additional coverage and great next fixture.

  3. the german
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    foster krul
    tery fonte pva baird bellerin
    sanchez hazard sterling chadli JWP
    aguero costa berahino
    good to go this wc team??

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Someone else for Berahino?

      1. the german
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        who do u reckon?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Not many options in that price bracket. Gayler/Bojan/Perez are players I would consider

          1. the german
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            thanx but i think i sticking

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Berahino was back out wide v Everton for what it's worth

  4. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    If you've had Wisdom from 4.0m, is it time to switch to Baird?

    0.3m saving and a bonus magnet (so I'm told). But presumably more at risk of rotation?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      No way. Hold.

    2. andres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      How nailed on is this baird?

      1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Seems nailed on at the moment, but WBA look likely to sign another LB this transfer window - possibly Neil Taylor.

    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      nope

  5. Enzo the Baker
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    RMWCT : template as can be, with a couple of differentials

    Panti Hamer
    Terry Clyne Jones Wollscheid Baird
    Sanchez Haz Cazorla Puncheon JWP
    Aguero Costa Kane

    Have spent more than I'd like for Wolly and JWP on bench to cover GW27 if chelsea get through Capital One cup. I'll probably end up using the next 3-4 transfers putting out the fires of Punch, Caz and Baird losing their spot in the coming weeks, so best be prepared for the GW27 blank right away

  6. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    pardon me. pondering WC options

    A.
    Pantilimon Krul
    Fonte TERRY WISDOM PvA Wollscheid
    Sanchez Hazard FABREGAS Puncheon JWP
    Aguero Kane GIROUD 0.0 ITB

    B.
    Pantilimon Krul
    Fonte P.JONES BAIRD PvA Wollscheid
    Sanchez Hazard CAZORLA Puncheon JWP
    Aguero Kane COSTA 0.5 ITB

    1. the german
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      both teams are unlikeable...let cazorla go and put A defense in B.

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        low tv. I'm currently on A. I can't have both, sadly. ðŸ™

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting one on Cazorla/Costa v Fab/Giroud - the prediction sites have Fab/Giroud ahead on points - and this is 1.5 cheaper. But I'm not sure I agree.

      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        well, I'm stomped. I do not have the cash luxury to have Costa without a considerable downgrade. I'm on A currently. you think B?

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          I'd still lean towards A - I think a Chelsea defender is a must. Maybe go Azpi/Baird instead of Terry/Wisdom to give you some spare funds, in case you want to shoehorn Costa in later with a Fab downgrade.

          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            thank you. sounds like a plan!

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

  7. Nesvy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all,
    Compensation for Clichy (max. 6m) ?
    I have / Bertrand, Terry, PVA, Hutton, * /

    a/ Koscielny
    b/ Cresswell
    c/ Other ?

    Thanks.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A. Nice fixtures

    2. the german
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      clos ur eyes and do koscieny.. 4 clean shets in next 6 guaranted

      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Will he stay injury free tho

  8. AleksanderVN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:
    A: Giroud, PVA, Fonte
    B: Kane, Terry, Bertrand

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

  9. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Am starting to think Fabs was the wrong choice on my wildcard for my 3rd Chelsea spot. Would you do fabs to punch for free this week to free up funds to get Costa in following week?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      If you're sure you want Costa then this is a good way to do it, looking at the fixtures.

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Rinseboy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think fabs could match or outscore punch this week? I have no value tied up in fabs

  10. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    People going costa and aguero on the WC?

    Or try to go without one of them and get giroud/roo for a couple of matches?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Of course, both

    2. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      kun, costa a must

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Possibly

  11. tokara
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone watch Spurs last night?

    Was Kane ok? I am tempted to get Gayle in

    1. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      i did, he was ok

  12. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth going light in defence to get this front 7? They rotate pretty well and it leaves the option of getting a 3rd CHE player of choice next week (Oscar, Fabs or a defender) after MCY this week.

    Panti, Krul
    Clyne, Bellerin, PVA, Dummett, Baird
    Sanchez, Hazard, ADM, Santi, Boyd
    Aguero, Costa, Kane

    Can look to bring in

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Defensive rotation would be:

      AVL, BUR, SWA
      STO, qpr, bur
      LEI, QPR, SWA
      WBA, sun, cpl
      AVL, EVE, wba
      CPL, qpr, hul
      AVL, STO, WHU

    2. JariL
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      This is what I'm doing I think. My current draft:

      http://gyazo.com/650c781245938a850636ae518aaf5ac0

      Although I might lose the double Pulis defense and get Wolly in for Wisdom.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Nice

    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'd sacrifice ADM and get Terry at the back, personally.

  13. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Still dead?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Until the weekend.

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      It's soooooo quiet!

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Dead as a rock

  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Madness to plan a 4 pointer the week after playing a WC?

    I'm looking at starting with ADM, Santi & Rooney/Falcao/RVP and then doing:

    ADM/Santi & Rooney/Falcao/RVP -> Oscar & Aguero (4 points) the following week.

    With MUN and ARS having plum fixtures this week and MCY/CHE having tough ones, I think it could be worth a planned 4 pointer. Risky though.

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      To spend 1 FT after WC is a bit silly, and to take a hit seems...
      You know the answer surely

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, probably right. I am tempted to wait a week on Aguero though. I can see United scoring a fair few at home to LEI whereas I expect CHE to keep it fairly right at the bridge.

        Aguero is also just coming back from injury.

        Perhaps just do that 1 next week and keep hold of ADM/Santi.

    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth it

    3. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Hope you won't get offended. Is your WC active? If not maybe wait til next GW because you seem very much undecided with what you want. And your team is not in a bad shape imo.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Not at all mate. Not active yet, but I almost certainly will do.

        My team is pretty locked with the exception of 2-3 players.

        1. mookie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          I was all set to play my WC this GW but i wouldn't know where to start and i don't think it will be any easier next GW. Hope i won't be forced by injuries to play it this week though.

  15. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Puncheon in a lot of teams I can see. But is he really that good FPL prospect? I mean, before Pardew came in he had hardly any attacking returns. As I understand he is now moved into a role where he gets more chances but how long will that last with Chamakh, Jedinak and Bolasie and others returning? Palace has a lot of attacking players to choose from who I am afraid can a affect his results.

    So, what about Moses instead? Facing QPR, involved in a lot of Stoke's goals pre injury and the stats are just as good as Puncheon's. The bookies offers lower odds on him to score as well.

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. Moses a good choice

      1. Pringle
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you sir.

    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Puncheon's points last 2 games : 9 12
      Moses's points last 2 games : 0 3
      Just go with form mate, Punchy was good too for few years

  16. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Too much Jinswick in this page 😯

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      You can never have too much Jinswick!

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        It's good, since here is so dead 😉

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Hmmmm....and never bothers to help others either.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Here we go

  17. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    would you rather have Austin OR Giroud

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud i think, Austin could face a blank at GW 27 ðŸ™

    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Needs context. Obviously an Arsenal striker gonna be preferable to QPR

        1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          can't afford Costa without upsetting the balance of the team. I've had Austin up until now. shall I keep Giroud or cop Austin. it's FPL, who would you rather have alongside Kun & Kane. got Alexis

    3. bigwig
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Austin.

    5. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Money no object, Giroud. Otherwise, Austin.

  18. bigwig
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Who is JWP?

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      James Ward Prowse

      1. bigwig
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Ah, thanks.

        Will he get a good run in the team?

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Not too sure. Been impressive though so I'd expect him to keep his place for a while. That may change when players return from injury/ACON.

          1. bigwig
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I like him but Schne, Wanyama and MAne will all be back within the next month,
            so suprising hes in so many WC's

            1. Clump
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              Think of him as a 5th mid with great assist potential. Good punt and can easily be swapped for Boyd should he lose his place.

  19. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Off topic, but I could really need some help. I'm holding a betting contest at work and I lost my first h2h. We get 12 matches we need to predict, and the guy who I'm up against this week has predicted the same as me on 11 out of 12 matches. But he predicts that WBA will win away to Birmingham this week, but I'm considering a draw...! What are your views?

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Birmingham playing ok now, draw decent bet

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Evens vs 12/5
      Rather him currently.

  20. Ferris Bueller
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Morning folks! Quick WC choice;
    A Hazard and non-playing 2nd keeper
    B Fab and Krul (to rotate with Panti)

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Ferris Bueller
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Innsie, that's what I'm currently on and avoids points left on the bench!

  21. James LeBron
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    This is my WC team

    Panty - Krul

    Terry- Koscienly - Bertrand (Trippier- Wisdom)

    Eriksen - Hazard - Sanchez - Ellia (Boyd)

    Costa - Austin - Kane

    What do you guys think, and who should be replaced next week?

  22. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    If you could only have 1 of Terry or Clyne in your WC, which would it be?

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Terry

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Tough... Terry

    4. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      terry

    5. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I'm struggling with this decision at the moment. Can only have one so it's a tough call

    6. James LeBron
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Terry for me

    7. Ferris Bueller
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Terry, then bring in Toby as well whèn fit

  23. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A. JWP
    B. Elia
    C. Moses

    Who is best option?

    1. Pringle
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      JWP

    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

  24. James LeBron
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Which is the best of these 3 options

    A) Downing

    B) Siggy

    and

    C) Ellia

    1. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A

  25. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal emerged the real winners this window.

    Sanchez was better than Suarez at Barcelona for 40-45M less
    Suarez was amazing at Liverpool and was sold.

    Liverpool should of kept Suarez unless they got Sanchez or a replacement.

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      That was last window?

    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool should swap Suarez and Sanchez 😉

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez didn't want to live in Liverpool, or his wife didn't according to reports. I think getting Pedro or shopping that winning and putting in a bid for Lazazette after the Remy deal fell through would of been smart.

  26. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Bojan, ADM, Bellerin, PVA, Marney
    B. Kane, Puncheon/Moses, Kosc, Clyne, JWP

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B.

      1. mookie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        +1

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Pringle
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Thank you gentlemen!

  27. James LeBron
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Is bellerin a lock to play this week?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Not completely but very likely

    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure. Chambers could appear in the line up at anytime

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Not 100%

    4. James LeBron
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      What about Nacho?

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Nacho/Gibbs = Kolarov/Clichy

    5. drughi
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      after his last 2 performances I would say yes

  28. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    As a one week punt
    A) Pelle
    B) Defoe
    C) Falcao
    D) Giroud
    *C and D require a hit

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B).

  29. HamezMace
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Fabregas or ADM

    and Bellerin or Coloccini

    Please, and thank you

    1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      long term: Fabregas Colo
      this GW: ADM Bellerin

      ADM is a class act but he needs to show fpl form, not sure bellerin is nailed on

      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I don't understand what's going on at Utd at the minute, if you pay £60m for a player you play them in their best position and build the team around them, not try and force them into an unnatural position at wing back, or part of a midfield three.

        On WC so makes sense to go with ADM this week, and FT Fabregas in next week, cheers

  30. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Think I can survive with this defence for a while? No Chelsea defenders...

    Pantilimon
    Clyne / Wisdom / Baird / Wollscheid/Bellerin / PvA/Naughton

    Doing Wollscheid>Azpilicueta and Cazorla>Chadli on GW26

    Chelsea's fixtures are City, Everton and Villa. I can see only 0-2 cleansheets there.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I would be uncomfortable.