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Scouting The Doubles – QPR

Queens Park Rangers won’t have to venture beyond the capital in their imminent double Gameweek, as they host north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal within the space of four days. While the R’s languish in the lower echelons of the Premier League table – sitting outside the relegation berths by virtue of a superior goal difference – their winning record at Loftus Road renders them far from a Fantasy write-off.

The Prospects

The Hoops’ first test of the week sees them lock horns with an Arsenal side that triumphed 2-1 in the reverse fixture. With only one win in their last nine outings and a single victory in their previous five home ties, QPR will doubtless be underdogs in this local derby.

That being said, isolating QPR’s record under new boss Chris Ramsey frames them in a different light. The 52-year-old’s debut match in charge as caretaker manager would have resulted in a well-earned point, save for a last-gasp winner from Southampton’s Sadio Mane. Then in the two road ties that followed, Ramsey commandeered QPR to their first away win of the campaign – a 2-0 victory over Sunderland – and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Hull City.

The Gunners’ biggest strength lies in their plethora of creative midfielders and goalscoring forwards – Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud have tallied three and four goals respectively in their last six, while Mesut Ozil has delivered attacking returns in four of the previous five Gameweeks. Nonetheless, Arsenal’s vulnerability at the back was exposed by Monaco in the Champions League and is also evident in their paucity of clean sheets (seven) this term, offering encouragement to QPR’s attack-minded players.

QPR welcome Spurs to White City in the second match-up of their double, pitting Ramsey against the club that employed him for over a decade. Tottenham are a match for anyone on their day – as league leaders Chelsea will attest to – but inconsistency is a problem for Mauricio Pochettino’s outfit. For every head-turning win over one of the big boys (Chelsea, Arsenal), there’s been a humbling defeat to a team lower down the league ladder (West Brom, Crystal Palace). Moreover, as much as the likes of Harry Kane – who’s netted 12 times in his previous 11 outings – poses a real threat to QPR’s rearguard, the hosts will fancy Charlie Austin to cause trouble, too, given that only Leicester City (10) have conceded more big chances than the Lilywhites in their past four matches.

The Likely Lads

As the highest scoring Fantasy Premier League player on QPR’s roster by a clear 34 points this campaign, Charlie Austin (6.3) inevitably stands out as the prime candidate for R’s coverage in the double Gameweek. The 25-year-old hitman has registered six goals in his last nine appearances, equalling the much-vaunted Kane’s tally of 14 for the season, and looks nailed-on for Gameweek 28.

Having started QPR’s last three matches, Matthew Phillips (4.6) is shaping up to be a permanent fixture under Ramsey’s tenure. The Scotland international’s odds of retaining his right wing berth have certainly been enhanced by three assists in the past two Gameweeks. Furthermore, only Chelsea livewire Eden Hazard (11) has fashioned more chances for his teammates than Phillips (10) in the previous three Gameweeks.

Of the five clean sheets that Robert Green (4.5) has recorded this season, four of them have arrived at Loftus Road. Granted, Tottenham and Arsenal have only failed to score in six matches between them to date, yet their ability to fashion a wealth of chances should only strengthen the 35-year-old shot-stoppers’ potential to accrue save points – nine of Green’s last 10 outings have harvested one extra point from saves.

The Cheeky Punt

One goal and six attempts in QPR’s last two matches illustrates Bobby Zamora’s effort to impress his new boss. With many Fantasy enthusiasts rejigging their line-ups in an attempt to accommodate both Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero after the double Gameweek, the 4.1-priced forward could serve as a decent stop gap for those looking to free up cash.

Considering QPR have conceded more goals (45) than any other Premier League outfit this campaign, investing in their defence might seem like a questionable strategy, with Green’s save points looking the safest option. However, priced at 3.9, Suk-Young Yun represents a small outlay for a left-back that’s started the London club’s last two fixtures. On the off-chance of a clean sheet, Yun might tempt some managers with space for a budget defender in their ranks.

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  1. Prateik7m
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    chances of dzeko starting?

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

      Somewhere between 1% and 99%

    2. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      think bony will start of dzeko

  2. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Caz or Sanchez to make way for Eriksen?

    1. The Mighty I
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I would sell Caz if I already had Sanchez to make way for Eriksen

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez

    3. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cazorla

    4. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ballsy Sanchez
      Safer Cazorla

      I went Cazorla from a ML perspective.

  3. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    It's all gone a bit dull now , everyone's owns kane , Sanchez , hazard, aguero . Their points mean nothing

    Bit disappointed in myself for getting Kane this week , where's the fun

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The cool kids ditched Sanchez a while back 😉

    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I sold Sanchez and didn't get in Kane yet, if that helps.

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Well done

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Wish I'd got Austin

          1. tm245
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            He is my captain.

          2. tm245
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Just looked at your team -- we had similar first halves of the season with the monster hauls in gw8, but then you went meteoric before cooling a bit. I kind of plateaued before plummeting.

            I asked folks yesterday what they would do after calamitous falls and they almost unanimously preached slow but steady, but with everyone ahead of me having fairly typical teams, I just can't bring myself to doing that. Might go Kanefree for now.

            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Cooling is a very polite description

              Yes , I Avoided kane for a while ,the penalties finally got to me .

              My diffentials in 2015 have not come off at all , but from now until end of season that's the path I will continue to take

              1. Leaf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Death or glory now mate

                Plus where is the fun in just following , ok probably should of gonr more standard when I got to high levels but I prefer to pick em my way (badly)

  4. The Mighty I
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Current Defence looks like this

    Clyne Bertand Bellerin Wolly PvA

    PvA > Naughton? Swansea have some nice fixtures coming up

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

      not this gw

      1. The Mighty I
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        2 FT this week, need to use one - trying to find one to do

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

          clyne to vert if u plan to keep caz/giroud

          1. The Mighty I
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks for the advice.
            I'm considering Caz > Eriksen if not then that sounds like a good move

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

    Best 5th mid for 4.6m or under?

    Cork or Phillips possibly?

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

      philips

    2. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Phillips probably .. wouldn't say best but .. less worst 😀

      1. mouldy_uk
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Less worst is probably a better way of putting it 🙂

        1. jernej93
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Probably Phillips yes ... other team? 🙂

  6. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go? tia

    Foster
    Clyne - Terry - Pva
    Alexis - Hazard - Silva - Eriksen
    Aguero - Kane - Austin

    Bench: Hamer, Boyd, Naughton, Baird

    1. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Top team

    2. The Mighty I
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good

  7. Prateik7m
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    chances of dzeko starting??

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      small, bony alongside aguero against leicester is my prediction

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Fairly high but I don't think I'd buy him.

      Has played quite well in the two games he's started recently. Didn't see whole of the Liverpool game but was impressed with Newcastle game and he started off okay against Liverpool

  8. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Have I got this right?

    Foster
    Kos, Clyne, Terry
    Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen, Puncheon
    Aguero, Kane, Austin

    Myhill, Moses, PvA. Hutton

    1. Lyonnais
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      yes

  9. Bolasie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez ---> Eriksen for free? Too risky?

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

    2. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ive done it but now regret it. Be careful.

  10. JJO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Pva starting as LM?

    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just think he is great going forward
      And wouldnt be first time managers double full backs on one side

  11. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed last page

    Sterling + 4 or Austin ?

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sterl

  12. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which would you prefer to take out in place of Eriksen?

    A) Sanchez
    B) Caz

    1. The Mighty I
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I only own Cazorla and strongly considering switching to Eriksen.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers I'm swaying that way

  13. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe still a good option as a third forward?

    1. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He's a third forward pronounced the Irish way

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He's a much better option for the 4th forward spot

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        :/

    3. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes the answer is No

    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If you get points for shooting the ball straight at the keeper he's a great option

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

    A Puncheon ---> Eriksen
    B Di Maria ---> Eriksen
    C Puncheon + Di Maria ---> Eriksen + Silva -4

  15. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen or Silva a better option to bring in?

  16. mouldy_uk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So anyone brave enough to go Austin (c) over Kane?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Could reap the rewards.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've actually pretty much ignored Austin as an option. Only really looked at Kane or Aguero

    2. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have. The last time I captained Austin, he burned me....it's payback time 😉

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very much considering it based on that I'm 34 k now and if I want a decent rank this year I need to switch it up a bit

    4. The Blackadder
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kane looked a little jaded on Sunday, could be time for a rest.

    5. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      o/

  17. Rafinho
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ospina
    Ivanovic, Clyne, Fonte
    Hazard, Alexis, Eriksen, Puncheon
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Bench: Krul, Clark, Boyd, Baird

    1,5ITB, 0 FT

    Any need to take a hit? Thought about Baird -> Rose and benching Puncheon

    1. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good team, wouldn't take a hit.

    2. lionhunter
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Do you really want Rose in your team after the DGW?
      Best case scenario - Rose gets two clean sheets. (Haha, who am I kidding..) Anyways, that's 12 points - 4 to get him in - 4 to get him out = 4

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Decent fixtures after the double and cheap. Not the worst defender to own.

        1. petergriff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          He plays LEI and AVL in the next 5 as well, who are hardly prolific away from home. I'm not getting him, but i can see why people are, especially not for a hit

      2. Rafinho
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, you convinced me I think? No hits then, right?

        1. Rafinho
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          didn't mean the first question mark 😉

        2. lionhunter
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Probably not. This might not be a very high scoring DGW I think.

  18. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Crazy for considering going with only 1 DGW player?! My team is:

    Forster
    Ivan, Kosc, PVA, Naughton, Baird,
    Hazard, Caz, Silva, Sterling, Boyd,
    Kun, Kane, Giroud

    £1.4m and 2 FTs

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You could get Green in goal

      1. istanbul05
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hmm not considered him as an option until now, thanks

  19. CaptHun Sensible
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    For a -4 hit

    A) Giroud and Downing to Austin and Eriksen

    or

    B) Sanchez and Downing to Silva and Eriksen

    or

    C) sanchez to Eriksen for no hit?

  20. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which seems most logical??
    1)Dimaria->Eriksen
    2)Walcott->Eriksen
    3)Di Maria+Walcott-> Eriksen+Ozil (-4)
    Any advise would be appreciated!

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1

  21. Kerz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla or Alexis going forward?

    1. lionhunter
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Neither. Giroud is the way forward.

      1. Frank Black
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Nope, definitely Ozil or Cazorla.

        1. lionhunter
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Ozil, Cazorla and Sanchez (and Walcott, and Ox) are going to keep sharing points. Giroud is the only guaranteed points scorer in that team now.

          1. Frank Black
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            4, 0, 7, 5 in the last four. Not exactly great numbers for a 8.3 FW.

            1. lionhunter
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Add and 8, 10 before that. Doesn't it look much better?

  22. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Are austin and Ericksen rising tonight?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like it.

  23. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go or no?

    Forster
    Dawson PVA Wollscheid
    Alexis Hazard Sterling Silva
    Aguero Kane © Austin

    Gilks Cazorla Hutton Baird

    Going to downgrade Cazorla soon and get Ivanovic.

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd get Costa before Ivanovic.

  24. ameenkw
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    2 to play from:
    PVA / Wolschield / Naughton / Alderwield ..

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wolly and Toby

  25. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Already on -4. anything worth -8?

    Forster
    Bertrand, Bellerin, Ivanovic,Pieters
    Hazard,Erikson, Sanchez
    Aguero, Kane, Austin

    4.0, ADM, Boyd, PVA 2.7 itb

    is Di Maria > Phillips worth -4? and play Phillips ahead of Pieters.

    1. lionhunter
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm probably going to get Phillips in, but I don't think it's worth a -8.

  26. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play
    Hutton (WB)
    or
    Wollshite (EVE)

    Thx

  27. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Adam Johnson nailed on?

    1. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think crucifixion is unlikely under current penal codes

    2. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nailed to my bench now the fool

    3. supperspout
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      captain potential

  28. pppppppp88
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Leave out one

    A) Terry

    B) Lescott

    C) Kosc

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

      B

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C strangely enough

    3. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

  29. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Think this is first time for ages when there is lots of decisions to be made
    Which arsenal to keep or drop
    What Spurs and qpr players are worth getting and how many
    Should we captain DGW with risk of rest or aguero home to leicester
    Should we bring in liverpool despite harder games
    Has hazard value dropped
    Should we go without chelsea defenders for next few weeks
    How soon should we bring in Costa if at all
    Is Rooney an option again

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping Sanchez
      4 for me 🙂
      Kane (c)
      This is the toughest one for me - don't like their fixtures but kind of want Sterling
      Hazard is the one and only season keeper for me
      I haven't had a Chelsea defender for a while
      Waiting on yellows to be honest. In no rush to get him
      Potentially - depends how long Wilson/RVP are out

    2. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      maybe it's my frame of mind but I don;t look at that and think " a challenge!" , I think "oh god, i can't really be bothered" 🙂

    3. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      So how come the only question on here
      been

      Cazorla to Eriksen????????????
      Giroud/Defoe to Austin????????

  30. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I hate DGWs. I always fck them up

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      we all do