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3 February 2016 2698 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Gameweek 24 delivers two final rolls of the dice before we retrain our sights on the weekend’s action. Everton cross swords with Newcastle United as they strive to card their first victory in six outings, whilst in the other 7.45 pm kick-off, Watford host a Chelsea outfit that’s not tasted defeat since Gameweek 16.

The Toffees’ attack flattered to deceive over the previous four Gameweeks, ranking joint-second-bottom for shots on target (11) and recording the second-worst shot accuracy (22.9%). Those Fantasy managers who’ve sourced attacking assets from Newcastle will certainly draw encouragement from the fact that no team has shipped more goals at home (22) than Everton. On that note, the Magpies placed top for shots inside the box (44) and second for shots on target (24) between Gameweeks 20-23, which bodes well for their trip to Goodison Park.

Chelsea are a different proposition under Guus Hiddink’s reign, as evidenced by the fact they charted joint-top for goals (nine) and big chances (nine) over the previous four Gameweeks. Furthermore, only three teams surpassed their haul of accurate attempts (18) across that stretch. Having ended a four-match losing streak with a win over Newcastle in the previous round of fixtures, the Hornets will look to improve their threat in the final third, given that they’ve registered the joint-second-fewest goals (three) and shots inside the box (20) over Gameweek 20-23.

  1. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Lukaku > Kane no brainer?

    1. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      6months ago

    2. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Well, I'm doing it.

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      No idea why you don't own Kane

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Got rid 2 weeks(?) ago -.-

    4. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah

    5. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Absolutely.

      Kane is on fire. Lukaku is far from it.

    6. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Was thinking this but also wondering if taking a risk on someone else might be worthwhile.

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

        Costa, Rooney, Giroud or one of the cheaper options.

  2. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    As if Hazard is going to score 😀

  3. wachu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Hazard- what's wrong with this guy?

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      His wee fat arse is weighing him down

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        That's his low centre of gravity

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      just an overhyped Adam Johnson

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        a bit harsh

    3. wachu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      If I have played FM 2016 Chelsea....:)

  4. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Is there a Wildcard strategy write-up?

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      First page, first post

      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I mean, when to use WC, when to use Triple captain etc etc..

        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Triple Captain in A DGW also

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Wildcard 1 week before a DGW to set your team up and then use benchboost in the DGW

      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks bud sounds good

  5. BucketHead
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Lukaku to vardy for a hit??

    1. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Never

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Vardy plays MCY and ARS in next two, we dont even know if Lukaku's injury is serious. People neeed to chill.

  6. InSaneMan-e
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Who would you rather have?
    Afobe or Valencia?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Afobe.

      Seems on fire.

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Probably Valencia.

    3. Relaxing
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Valencia- more creative players around him

    4. Flynniesta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Mmmm, rushes to Fantasy.Premierleague to check Bournmouths fixtures

  7. King Carlos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Costa close again

  8. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    What price do we think Hazard will come in at next season? 9.5?

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      In Ligue 1?

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      7.5

    3. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      In the liga bbva game

    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Ligue 1 players don't appear in FPL

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      9.5 euros...he's clearly PSG bound

    6. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      will be at PSG, you can pick him in fantasy UCL

  9. King Carlos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Tight angle though

  10. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    C'mon Baines.

    All those jammy CS on the bench.

    Bless up with your 1 point.

    1. Saint-Dutchie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Bugger off

  11. fancy111
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Come on Martinez!! Give Baines a run!!

  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    FML...point lost for Ivan in UFPL.

  13. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Chelsea players tempting anyone?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Oscar, Ivanovic, Costa

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Already got two...

  14. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Lukaku to Rooney hit taken.

    Hoping my differential team can claw me back some points

    Fabianski
    Ivanovic / Cresswell / Williams
    Sanchez / Payet / Siggy / Ali
    Aguero / Costa / Rooney

    Hennessy / Stanislas / Simpson / Target

  15. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Penalty to Everton

    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Barkley taking...

  16. Jay_
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Penalty EvE

    • Dempsey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      lol of course

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Which is more pressing?

      A) Baines > Azpi

      Or

      B) Lukaku > Vardy

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Everton pen

    • 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Everton penalty

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        please be barkley

        1. 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          wooo

    • Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Hey guys. Need some help finishing up my team. Need a midfielder and attack. Who do you suggest?

      Firmino Sanchez Payet _____
      Aguero Kane ____

      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Nevermind. Keeping Barkley I think. Good stuff from him.

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Barkley taking it

    • Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Scored

    • Jay_
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Barkley goal

      • Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        This season is getting more and more depressing

      • SANTACLAUS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Barkley pls ffs

      • SANTACLAUS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        YESSSSSSSS finally some silver lining

      • Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Of course Barkley would take it. ML rival has him

        1. King Carlos
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          +1. Hate charles barkley

      • fancy111
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Of course Lukaku is off for the oenalty

      • FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Rival owns Barks. Feck it