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3 February 2016 2698 comments
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Gameweek 24 delivers two final rolls of the dice before we retrain our sights on the weekendโ€™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 thatโ€™s not tasted defeat since Gameweek 16.

The Toffeesโ€™ 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 whoโ€™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 Hiddinkโ€™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.

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  1. AK โญ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lol What was Paredes rolling around for?

    1. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to get Costa sent off

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He's not known as Vanessa for nothing

      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Taxi for Paredes

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          it's the way I tell 'em, clearly!

    3. RÏษ BY
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      giving costa a bit of his own medicine

  2. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Kane to Lukaku two weeks ago has gone incredibly badly

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What was your reason for selling out of interest?

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Hunch more than anything. I mean Lukaku had Swansea and Newcastle at home, and seemed a genuine captaincy option in both. It wasn't a ridiculous move at the time, plus I'd watched Kane a bit and thought he looked quite poor.

        How wrong can I be...

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough. 2 home games vs 2 away games, plus Kane not looking too great, understandable move.

  3. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Good girl Phoebe. Nice and calm today.

  4. AK โญ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone watching Lukaku? Doing zilch?

    1. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Been terrible

  5. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku.. hows he looking?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Horrendous

      1. Prøphet
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Makes my decision all that easier to get Vardy or Afobe

  6. Acquafresca
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukapoo

  7. Harper_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lol I just got Touré as a punt and now I'm already thinking of taking him out for Alli. Should just go with the obvious transfers from now on really.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I got him in and regretting but he did look good against Sunderland tbd. Better than any other mid. I am keeping for LEI at home as I can see LEI conceding a few regardless of their recent defensive exploits. City away is a different beast. or I could do a -4 to get Sanchez which I don't fancy.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I already have Alli though ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He was in the box quite close to grabbing a goal when Aguero scored his first. It was mainly the allure of a potential goal or brace that made me want to get him, no idea why I'm not even points chasing, should just be playing safe really.

        1. Worzel Gummidge
          10 years, 6 months ago

          If you want a City pick he is the best option I think. I will probably keep for the next 2. I already have Alli though unlike you.

    2. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm doing the same, except I'd gotten Gareth Barry!

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Surely not ๐Ÿ˜†

  8. siweltrebor87
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    need lukaku to outscore Ighalo by 4!!!

    come on Lukaku!

    COME ON!

  9. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Gary Neville couldn't be doing much worse really ๐Ÿ™

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Playing barca though.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He lost to Sporting Gijon at home at the weekend.

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          His first season and he didn't even begin with them. They can improve, good games against barca and Madrid in La Liga.

  10. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    It's not Lukakaaaaas fault.

    It's Martinez, for not picking Kone to support him

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Or Deulofeu

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Luk needs Kone and DLF

      1. King Carlos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What has happened to kone? Out of martz's favour?

    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping him if he blanks again?

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

  11. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 players should I buy this week?

    1. Mane or Alli?
    2. Long or Austin?

    1. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Alli andAustin

    2. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Alli, Austin

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Where was Austin last night?

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yellow flagged, 'Knock'

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Probably not a good idea to buy him then

    4. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Alli & Austin, I wouldn't get Austin though.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks guys. Hello Alli, and maybe Austin ๐Ÿ™‚

        1. Zoostation
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Alli and that's it

  12. tabby98
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    best midfield differentials?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mane!

      1. tabby98
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        any others?

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Firmino, Sanchez. Are they differentials?

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio or Eriksen

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Great call on Eriksen

    3. oghash
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Zaha

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ooh good one. He's been looking good.

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Christian Eriksen.

  13. WDT
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I reckon Doubmbia will come off the bench and score. Strikers love scoring on their debuts these days.

  14. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do payet to alli?

    1. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. le flem
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      NONONOONONONONONONONO

      SOMEONE ELSE FOR ALLI

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      nope!

  15. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Looks to me that for us chasing best.time to WC is GW 27. Means you get through blanks in 27 and 30 and make the right balance for mega double in gw 34

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      GW 33 is too late for us imo. For those with solid ranks this could be the right strategy

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Good ranks meaning ? Top what

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not a great idea tbh.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'd agree with Daniel there. There's only that many points you can make in one DGW. GW33 ish is too late for strugglers like me on 777k

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 17 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I doubt many will struggle to get a team for GW27.
          His WC idea is mainly for GW30.

    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'll wait a bit longer. Team is set up fairly nicely.

      1. Bazzalona
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I hope the majority wildcard as soon as possible

    4. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Should be easily able to navigate those blanks without using the WC

      I'm keeping for week before the bumper DGW ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      GW31 imo

    6. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You shouldn't need to use a WC to get a decent team out in GW27. Way too early...

    7. RÏษ BY
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      trolling?

    8. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think the best should be mega gw 34

  16. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku...should I hold or switch to Vardy?

    1. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe wait one more game.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hold for now. Hardy tough fixtures.

      Still second half to go!

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers all.

  17. InSaneMan-e
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Okay, Need some opinions guys,
    so...Lukaku out for

    A: Costa
    B: Rooney
    C: Vardinho
    D: Afobe

    Have Kane and Kun

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Vardz but I think it's worth holding till GW27

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        umm...Why?

        1. GS456
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Well Vardy 2 tough games but given lukakus just been subbed, perhaps not.

  18. GS456
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku is a waste o time again Tonight

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You never know on what u r with him

  19. CFC1990
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Butland or Forster?

    Both teams have 9 CS and nice fixtures.

    Southampton have the defensive form.

    However, the save points Butland gets is amazing

    1. le flem
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      forster

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Check Forsters save points last game. ๐Ÿ™‚

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Also Wolls injured too now.

  20. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    When will you guys be playing your chips and wildcard?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      In the 30s

      1. Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. le flem
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      round gwk 32/33

  21. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Which player are you keeping no matter who has blanks and DGW?
    My list is short: Aguero, Kane...others?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Really depends on how many players are blanking but those two sound good

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'll be selling one of those two, can't go into a GW with one striker !

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fuchs, probably

  22. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    If I hear the words 'Fletch and Sav' one more time...

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      That jake tw*t is irritating too.

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Is it the sequel to Turner and Hooch?

  23. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Why was Lukaku taken off?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      eh?

    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Half time

    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He wasn't

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Just assumed from reading the comments....

    4. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He was not

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      for his oranges

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What does that even mean?!!

        1. Worzel Gummidge
          10 years, 6 months ago

          You get oranges at half time.

          1. Business Cat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            You should get coal if you've played crap...if it's good enough for Christmas...

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜€

    6. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This was a joke

    7. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Is he off?

  24. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Barkley wtf he is doing? Just cross in the box for Lukaku, stop holding the ball 5s and pass back idiot!

  25. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Watford are so route 1. Disgusting football.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      poor attempt

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      How many games have you seen? Rhetorical. One.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        enlighten me

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          What are you on about?

          1. The Raging Bull
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            You are implying they're not a long ball team?

            1. Annie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              That and you haven't actually watched them all season.

              1. The Raging Bull
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Funny, I've watched quite a few of their games.

                1. Annie
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Which games?

      2. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 6 months ago

        You provided the answer. Not sure that's technically a rhetorical question.

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      gone fishin

  26. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    GW27 - NOR
    GW28 - WBA
    GW29 - wat
    GW30 - NEW

    Triple up on Leicester again...

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Never untripled down in the first place ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Wishing I could get a fourth!!

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Funnily enough I have four in UFPL.

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Oh yes

    4. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed. But double on attack or defence? Will probably go for Vardy due to Lukaku's form but I've a feeling double Leicester defence could be more rewarding.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Vardy Mahrez and a cheapie defender will do it ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        exactly the same dilemma... i'm probably going with defence

        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I suppose most have Butland but I need a non-blanking 'keeper. Maybe I should finally get him...I dunno.

    5. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Simpson, Mahrez, Vardy ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Or Schmeichel, Simpson, Mahrez? Both look good!

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This.

    6. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yep I'm up for some of that

  27. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    suarez and messi
    wow

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lennon and Cleverley here in the Premier League ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜€
        Courtois Penalty save and CS would make my day .you too ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaka's started every game this season. He needs a rest...

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nah he's a strong young lad

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Rested in FA Cup?

  29. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku ---> Kane I guess

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You need Kane for sure.

  30. King Carlos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Kone in for eve