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27 November 2015 1036 comments
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There are four compelling fixtures this Sunday and FantasyBet have created a special £400 guaranteed contest to cover those matches for a £5 entry fee.

In the early kick-off, Spurs attempt to extend their 12-match unbeaten streak at home to London rivals Chelsea. Next up, West Ham seek a first win in four against a West Brom side that defeated Arsenal at the Hawthorns last Saturday.

In the 4.15pm kick-offs, the Gunners will be desperate to bounce back from their Baggies loss as they travel to promoted Norwich, whilst Liverpool look to continue their renaissance under Jurgen Klopp against a Swansea defence with a single clean sheet in the last 11 Gameweeks.

If you are unfamiliar with FantasyBet it is particularly accessible for those who play Fantasy Premier League, as it uses the same initial player prices and has a similar scoring system.

Check out this video to see how team creation works.

MY TEAM

This is the team I will play in the freeroll:

Jack Butland (4.5m)
Scott Dann (5m)
Hector Bellerin (5.5m)
Alberto Moreno (5m)
Alexis Sanchez (11m)
Yannick Bolasie (6.5m)
Roberto Firmino (8m)
Mesut Ozil (8.5m)
Harry Kane (9.5m)
Romelu Lukaku (8m)
Odion Ighalo (5m)

KEY PICKS

Jack Butland – the Stoke number one is finally enjoying a breakthrough season with several man of the match performances showcasing his shot-stopping abilities. Butland has served up five clean sheets in the last six matches ahead of a trip to the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland sit joint-bottom in the top-flight for attempts on goal in front of their own fans.

Hector Bellerin – Arsenal’s pacey right-back seems to thrive on his travels, with both his assists arriving on the road so far. Bearing in mind that the Gunners have two clean sheets in their last three away matches, Bellerin could be in line for points at both ends of the pitch as he makes his way to Norwich.

Roberto Firmino – with uncertainty still surrounding Philippe Coutinho’s fitness, we’ve gone for his compatriot Firmino instead. The summer signing has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Jurgen Klopp and welcomes Swansea to Anfield in fine form, having delivered a goal and two assists away to Man City last weekend.

Odion Ighalo – it’s fair to say the Nigerian has been key to Watford’s attacking potential this season. Ighalo has played a part in 80% of the Hornets’ away strikes, courtesy of four goals and two assists, and pays visit to a Villa side still reeling from their 4-0 loss at Everton last weekend.

THIS WEEK’S GAME PICKS

The Grand weekend is FantasyBet’s biggest game, where your compete for a £1000 guaranteed prize pool on a £5.50 buy in.

As always the best place to start if you’re new to FantasyBet is the weekly freeroll, where you can set up a free team and compete against the team above for a £100 pot.

FantasyBet have also set up a special £400 guaranteed contest to cover the four Sunday matches with a £5 entry fee.

LAST WEEK

A joint 19th spot in the £1000 game was still just enough to produce some winnings, with £9.66 added to the pot. Bouncebackability topped the league to scoop £240 – Everton trio of captain Romelu Lukaku (28 points), Ross Barkley (19) and Seamus Coleman (10) made up a large chunk of his 94 points.

Elsewhere I had limited success, though the free-roll team from last week’s focus managed a respectable eighth-place finish from 263 entries, leaving me on a round £110 ahead of Gameweek 14.

THIS WEEK’S STAKE

I will enter the contests mentioned in the Games Picks section above, as well as the £50 flash freeroll and FFScout Picks League for a total stake of £7.70.

In addition, I’ll be taking on Trust John, the Community champion in this week’s Scout Picks. He’ll be going up against me in a specially set up head-to-head game for a chance to win free entry into a £500 Guaranteed ‘Big Weekly’ game worth £22.

The Community Champion who beats the Scout Picks by the highest margin every month will win a free entry into the £600 guaranteed ‘Boss’ game worth £55.

FFSCOUT PICKS LEAGUE

WorldCupDanB topped last week’s Scout Picks League with 88 points – captaining Harry Kane paid off alongside high-scoring Toffees duo Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku.

Despite handing the armband to Harry Kane, the Scout Picks accumulated a total of 62 points, putting us in 47th place.

Once again, FantasyBet have provided a £100 pot for the FFScout Picks League, with a £1.10 stake for entry. I will enter our Scout Picks as closely as possible, given a 15-man squad is required with the 100m budget and a captain also needs to be selected.

Feel free to go up against them this week and pick your own squad on FantasyBet.

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  1. Mahesh_Kumar
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Yup

    1. super zlatan
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Couldn't agree more

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😆

    2. Mahesh_Kumar
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oops

  2. The Raging Bull
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Daniel Sturridge has been paid approx 10m for appearing in 15 of Liverpool's last 51 games. That's approximately 650k per game. (earns 150k p/w)

    Wish I paid attention in PE back at high school.

    1. andy85wsm
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Fancy being a P.E teacher?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Pays 650 a month 😉

        1. The Raging Bull
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Bringing wage cap system into Football. Like American sports. Will make the game more interesting and level playing field.

      2. Somalion
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Worked out for Mourinho.

    2. pompeyfan
      10 years, 11 months ago

      they really should just try and sell him, and if not just let him leave when his contract is up. He can't be relied on.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 11 months ago

        That's only another 3 and a half years away.

      2. Somalion
        10 years, 11 months ago

        His contract goes on for a fair few years...

        1. pompeyfan
          10 years, 11 months ago

          they could probably get away with releasing him, coming to some sort of arrangement whereby they don't have to pay much of his contract out due to his terrible injury record.

          1. The Raging Bull
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Appearance based contract is the way forward with Daniel. If Pool want to keep him, I'm sure contract discussions around those clauses will take place.

            1. Somalion
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Going to be tough to talk him into appearance based given his current contract. I agree it could be a way forward, but I think they'd probably need to come to an agreement to buy him out of his current one at a reduced rate like Pompeyfan says, and then resign him to an appearance based one.

        2. The Raging Bull
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Running a football club is tricky, the LFC owners have focussed on cutting down the wage bill since they arrived. No doubt Sturridge's absence levels will be hurting them financially.

          1. Somalion
            10 years, 11 months ago

            It certainly will sting, seeing as he's one of the highest earners (think he is the highest actually). Its just a shame, the £150k a week he earns could be given (maybe with a bit extra added to make it £200k a week) to a big name striker. Or at least, as an attempt to lure one.

            1. The Raging Bull
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Precisely, seems like the slightest of knocks is causing a long term injury for him. If fans are frustrated, imagine the staff and owners who are paying his wages are even more frustrated.

              His injuries is costing the club much more than his wages, there's the league standings which is affected.

  3. The Chosen One...
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Kolarov (SOT), Toby (CHE), Rojo (lei)....which to bench?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

    2. super zlatan
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Between Toby and rojo.

      Probably rojo

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

    4. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

  4. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you rather bring in for the next few GWs. Can only pick one

    Coleman or Moreno?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Moreno

    2. pilgrimchris
      10 years, 11 months ago

      coleman based on fixtures?

  5. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    the removal of the shocked face emoticon has taken away about 25% of this site's enjoyment for me

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      the old one that is

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      10 years, 11 months ago

      This. 😮 zil just doesn't cut it anymore.

  6. Zizoulicious
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Likely Liverpool midfield on Sunday if Coutinho is fit?

    -----------Benteke---------
    Firmino----coutinho------lallana

    1. Zizoulicious
      10 years, 11 months ago

      * front 4 I should say. Though I'm thinking 1 of these will miss out to fit Milner, can and Lucas in!

      1. Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lucas is suspended.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Swap coutinho and firmino

  7. villian-ty
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Which one to pick?
    A. KDB, Pelle -> Coutinho, Aguero -4
    B. Pelle -> Lukaku

    Butland McCarthy
    Huth Bellerin Rojo Richards Oxford
    Sanchez Ozil Mahrez KDB Hoolahan
    Pelle Kane Vardy

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B i think.

    2. pilgrimchris
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B

  8. mipola
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is Liverpool presser over?

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Starts at 1.30.

      1. mipola
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers.

      2. Mahesh_Kumar
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  9. Black Knights
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ayew to Coutinho/Ozil -4 isn't worth it is it? I was set on it for free, but Kompany issues have forced my hand.

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      it's not

      1. Black Knights
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Guess i'll have to hold off bringing in the form midfielders for another week. Annoying.

    2. Cevap
      10 years, 11 months ago

      maybe for Ozil. personally i would do it

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 11 months ago

        then again, i have never shyed away from hits 🙂

  10. InSaneMan-e
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you captain, and why?

    Lukaku? on form, Bournmouth away seems a good fixture
    Coutinho? on form, but don't know if he's playing
    Agueroo? because...well, he's Aguero
    Sanchez? might be back on form, but how injured is he...
    Mane? far too punty, just putting it there anyways

    1. super zlatan
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku

    2. FALCAO & MOU
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I too have Mane(C). Had many captain fails already, I can take one more.

      1. InSaneMan-e
        10 years, 11 months ago

        haha, wow!
        I went for him the other week but he's been a failure at best ;(

    3. pilgrimchris
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero or Lukaku (I'll probably go with the former but he's saved me some many times in the past i've almost certainly lost objectivity)

  11. noMoreInternationalBreaks
    10 years, 11 months ago

    giroud or vardy out for kane or lukaku for -4 is mad isn't it

    and start rojo or micah

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 11 months ago

      i think its mad to transfer out the leagues best forward for -4

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        10 years, 11 months ago

        and giroud v norwich i would keep this week

      2. noMoreInternationalBreaks
        10 years, 11 months ago

        hmmm probably, but i think i may do it after the swansea game as his fixtures turn pretty bad and SURELY he can't score in every game 😀

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          10 years, 11 months ago

          no he'll have to slow down at some point but currently no reason why he wouldnt carry on. Up to you mate but def wait till after this GW

    2. FALCAO & MOU
      10 years, 11 months ago

      MAD
      Rojo

    3. Cevap
      10 years, 11 months ago

      would hold this week

    4. pilgrimchris
      10 years, 11 months ago

      possibly but i'd do it - vardy surely is well overdue a slowdown and I don't fancy arsenal not to screw it up against norwich

  12. Bobby_Baggio
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Any news from the City presser?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Soon

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        10 years, 11 months ago

        ok cheers andy

  13. ver_sparda
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Gtg?

    Butland
    Kolarov-Monreal-Moreno
    KDB-Sanchez-Mahrez-Ozil
    Kane-Lukaku(C)-Vardy

    McCarthy-Rojo-Richards-Wanyama

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yes. decent unit

  14. Jafooli
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anything on Zabs yet?

  15. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    10 years, 11 months ago

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFFtBM990GQ

    This sport does some amazing things.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I love the Neymar bit - gets me everytime

      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah! There are some great players and personalities in this sport. Also this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPGFfVLdQ9w 🙂

    2. RustyBz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I love this game.

  16. FALCAO & MOU
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anything new on Ramsey?

    1. The Gambler.
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nope, he's still very 2013

  17. ameenkw
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Activated my WC & have the following team .. any comments are appreciated ..

    Butland / Hennessey
    Bellerin / Walker / Moreno / Simpson / Souare
    Sanchez / Ozil / Barkley / Mahrez / Stanislas
    Aguero / Lukaku / Vardy
    0.4 ITB

    1. La Roja
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If I was on a WC, I'd look to have Kun Kane Lukaka up front

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 11 months ago

        agree

    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Good team, some minor changes:
      Walker > Toby
      Stanislas > Gosling
      Soaure > Ryan Bennett
      Keep the change.

      1. World XI
        10 years, 11 months ago

        what do you think of Anya as a 5th mid? 4.4 too. i know he plays LB mostly now.

        1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Think he was benched last game...

    3. World XI
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Would suggest getting Kane in for Vardy. Downgrading Barkley only real option to do that though

  18. SANTACLAUS
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Do I bench Ward(Newcastle) or Walker(Chelsea). Walker didn't travel with the squad yesterday to play the Europa game. Really think it Spurs- Chelsea will be 1-1.

    1. Sjaugen
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Play Ward.

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      well definitely play Ward then 😛

  19. soup natsi
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Can anyone talk me out of Cabaye > Oezil?
    Have the exact money itb, but have Sanchez too and already on -4

    1. King Kav. QC at law
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ok. Don't do the transfer, or else.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      That's silly. Against his old club so not sure I'd advocate it for free this week, let alone a hit.

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      dont do it.. look at palaces next fixture :O

  20. Alittude
    10 years, 11 months ago

    it feels so strange starting nyom and dawson over smalling..

  21. World XI
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If Hart is out for a while would Caballero at 4.8 be an option over gomes? On a WC

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

      not with Kompany out

      1. World XI
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Pelle out for saints though too. they are struggling to score.

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

          Have you watched Mangala / Demechellis though? 😛
          dreadful players

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Caballero was awful last time around - i'd stay clear especially as they are without Kompany

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 11 months ago

      how long is he out for?

      1. World XI
        10 years, 11 months ago

        should know soon

      2. Bobby_Baggio
        10 years, 11 months ago

        look below at Demi post

  22. Ten Season Wonder
    10 years, 11 months ago

    who to stick the armband on??

    (K)ane
    Lu(k)aku
    San(c)hez
    (K)DB

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

      All good options tbh, have a look at the captains poll though - a clear winner!

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Will do AZ,

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 11 months ago

      C for me - its a sign 🙂

  23. Demí
    10 years, 11 months ago

    ‏@MCFC 6m6 minutes ago

    PELLEGRINI: "Joe Hart is out with a muscle injury - it depends how he improves but I think he will be out for ten days."

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

      Mane... this is your last chance for me!

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Until Villa next GW 😉

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      6 mins ago? They just tweeted that stuff. 😆

      Are you Pellegrini in disguise?

    3. World XI
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Caballero option no more then

  24. Snapes on a Plane
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman+Vardy>Dier+Augero(-8)?
    Yay or nay?

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You crazy man

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 11 months ago

      NO!

  25. Demí
    10 years, 11 months ago

    @MCFC 5s5 seconds ago

    PELLEGRINI: “@Pablo_Zabaleta is out for around ten days – he has the same injury in the ligament in his knee. He needs a treatment now."

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus - you must be mad spamming F5 - impossible to beat!

      1. Demí
        10 years, 11 months ago

        You're equally as quick deleting the duplicate posts!

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Haha - gets messy otherwise 🙂

  26. Eden Hazardous
    10 years, 11 months ago

    City news anyone?

  27. Demí
    10 years, 11 months ago

    C ‏@MCFC 6m6 minutes ago

    PELLEGRINI: "Both @wilfriedbony and @21LVA are back on the squad list. @Elia22Mangala will miss this game and @HullCity." #MCFC

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not happy with the Bony news there!

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes Silva. He's been a miss.

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      damn, was hoping Mangala would play 😛

  28. Lingardium Leviosa.
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Bony 😮

  29. Milner4eva
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Keep YYT for one last game or sell for a hit?

  30. Eden Hazardous
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Manchester City FC ‏@MCFC · 11s11 seconds ago
    PELLEGRINI: "@21lva gives us a different way of playing. He's the player with the most accurate passes in the final third.” #MCFC