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24 September 2016 1545 comments
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After last week’s selections Marko Arnautovic and Troy Deeney delivered goals, we’re backing two in-form attacking options from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, along with an Arsenal starlet, as handy differentials in Gameweek 6.

Marcus Rashford

While it’s been a difficult few weeks for Man United, the form of Marcus Rashford has certainly been a major plus.

The 6.8-priced forward scored their only goal in Sunday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Watford, while he emerged from the bench during Wednesday night’s EFL Cup clash at Northampton to register a goal and assist in what turned out to be a comfortable 3-1 victory.

His performances mean he’s expected to be named in the starting XI for today’s home clash against champions Leicester City, most likely in a wide left position, with the freedom to get into the box at every opportunity.

Rashford, whose current ownership in FPL is just 4.5%, looks a great value option to cover the United attack, with the England international averaging a goal attempt every 24.4 minutes so far this season, better than the likes of Chelsea’s Diego Costa (28.8).

The match-up against the Foxes isn’t overly favourable, though, with Claudio Ranieri’s men allowing the fourth fewest number of shots (28) from inside the box so far this season.

Nonetheless, Leicester have conceded six goals in their two away matches this season and appear to be missing the ball-winning ability and work-rate of the departed N’Golo Kante, particularly on their travels.

With Rashford currently brimming with confidence, he looks worthy of serious consideration, then, although it’s worth bearing mind United’s forthcoming fixtures (STO, liv, che) are toughening up.

Heung-Min Son

With so many midfield options to choose from, Heung-Min Son wasn’t really expected to be a key contributor for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

But the South Korean stole the show on his first appearance of the season. Having registered a 19-point haul in the Gameweek 4 victory at Stoke, he also impressed in last weekend’s 1-0 win against Sunderland, again operating on the left of the attacking midfield trio, and crucially played all 90 minutes for the second successive match.

Son was an unused substitute against Gillingham in the EFL Cup in midweek, so is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI for the trip to Middlesbrough, one of three favourable away match-ups (mid, wba, bou) for Spurs over the next four Gameweeks.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player is available at just 7.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and is currently sitting in just 1% of squads.

Over the last two Gameweeks, he impressively ranks second among midfielders for total goal attempts (10), shots inside the box (eight) and penalty box touches (19). Those numbers are superior to his team-mate Dele Alli, who has also started both matches and is more expensive at 8.3 in FPL.

He’ll face off today against a ‘Boro side that has conceded five goals in their last two matches, although it’s worth noting Aitor Karanka’s side have allowed the fewest big chances (four) among all 20 clubs so far this season.

Alex Iwobi

While it’s Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla that usually dominate our thoughts when assessing Arsenal’s midfield options, there is certainly value to be found elsewhere – particularly in the case of Alex Iwobi.

The young Nigerian attacker is available at just 5.8 in FPL and has a meagre ownership of just 0.7%.

Iwobi gained Arsene Wenger’s trust towards the end of last season, starting eight of their final nine league matches, and registered two goals and two assists.

He began this campaign with an assist in the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool and following a thigh injury, regained his place in the starting XI against Hull City last weekend, delivering an 11-point haul after providing two assists and a couple of bonus points.

The 20-year-old has impressively averaged a goal attempt every 26.5 minutes this season, better than any other Arsenal midfielder, while he has registered a key pass every 31.8 minutes, which is superior to all Arsenal midfielders bar Mesut Ozil (31.4).

Iwobi looks set to keep his place in the starting XI for this afternoon’s home encounter against Chelsea. He’s up against a Blues defence without captain John Terry that has shipped four goals over the last two Gameweeks, indicating that Iwobi could be a worthy gamble.

The midfielder would represent outstanding value if he can cement a starting role, with the Gunners facing very favourable fixtures (bur, SWA, MID, sun) following today’s London derby.

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  1. LeicesterA
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Anyone with an opinion on whether Byram is likely to start this week?

    1. ANDER.
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Why would you want a West Ham defender in the first place?

      1. Cojiro
        10 years, 24 days ago

        ^this

    2. LeicesterA
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I've had him for a few weeks now, with more pressing issues at hand.

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Dubious.

      1. LeicesterA
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Worth swapping out for Holebas -4, or is that too risky given the Holebas flag?

        Smith first sub.

  2. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    1) Need more City?
    2) McAuley or Evans + 0.2

    Foster

    Baines - Walker - McAuley

    Sanchez - Firmino - Antonio - Capoue

    Aguero (c) - Costa - Lukaku

    Subs: Jaku - Holebas - Amat - Marney

    1. Cojiro
      10 years, 24 days ago

      We have a similar team. I managed to get lovren in for McCauley, can u afford that? If not I'd keep McCauley, possibly changing your goalkeepers to Heaton and pickford

  3. TheBear
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Thoughts on this WC team:

    Foster Pickford
    Baines Stones Walker Robertson Amat
    Sterling Capoue Chadli Sanchez Redmond
    Lukaku Kun Deeney

    0.7 ITB

    1. XLSX
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I like the Chadli punt. Decent team.. I've gone off Redmond however defence looks good.

  4. Cojiro
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Think I'm finished. Thoughts?
    Foster
    Walker, Lovren, Baines
    Antonio, Firmino, Capoue, Sanchez
    Costa, Kun(c), Kak(vc)

    Jaku/ Holebas/ Fletcher/ Amat
    0.0 ITB. Thanks

    1. BlueEddy
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Don't see too much wrong with that team. The only thing is when will Capoue's run come to an inevitable end and then who will be your fourth midfielder?

      1. Cojiro
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I'll downgrade Costa when that inevitable day comes. Thanks

    2. La Roja
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Looking good

      1. Cojiro
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Thanks

    3. Rhinos
      10 years, 24 days ago

      The end is nigh for Jaku, get Pickford. Dont like Capoue as a 4th mid but spose it makes rest of your starters tasty

      1. Cojiro
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Thanks. Worth waiting (and hoping) Jaku rises tonight before getting Pickford?

        1. bdwhite91
          10 years, 24 days ago

          do it now cause you won't want to use a transfer on a goalkeeper after your WC...

        2. Rhinos
          10 years, 24 days ago

          No. .1 (if it even happens) isnt a sufficient prize for a goalie transfer

  5. Phil Dagger ⭐
    10 years, 24 days ago

    benteke
    cazorla
    who to bench???

    1. palace ash
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Caz

    2. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Cazorla. But neither ideally

    3. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A defender.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        10 years, 24 days ago

        3 defenders are must
        not playing AOA

    4. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Go AOA

    5. Js31
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Surely worth playing Benteke against Sunderland? I am anyway

  6. Dr Robotnik
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Really wanted to go double Liverpool midfield, but having using the comparison tool, Antonio is a better pick than Mane or Coutinho. Can anyone see any issues with this team going forward?

    Foster

    Walker / Fuchs / Coleman

    Sanchez / Firmino / Sterling / Antonio / Capoue

    Aguero (c) / Lukaku

    Pickford / Diamande / Smith / Amat

    Many thanks

    1. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Bearing in mind that I am happy with the Walker rotation risk, and going without Zlatan

      1. mahone24
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Good team. Possibly too much money in defence but I like the attacking threat of those three.

        1. Dr Robotnik
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Thanks, I figure with clean sheets in short supply, I will rely on attacking returns. And they aren't that expensive. Fuchs and Coleman only 5.4

    2. Rhinos
      10 years, 24 days ago

      screw rmt, liverpool look like scoring loads

      1. Dr Robotnik
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I didn't use RMT, I used the comparison tool. Much better stats. With Payet providing the crosses I think he is bound to get more headed goals

    3. Cojiro
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Looks good for 3-5-2

    4. Gegenpress
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Your front 8 is the same as mine apart from I have Mane instead of Sterling

  7. Thomas Magnum
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Please pick one
    A) Bolaise
    B) Pereyra

    1. Zlatan Time
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A for me.

    2. Puncheon Guly
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A

    3. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 24 days ago

      B

    4. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Pereyra, but if you have Capoue, I wouldn't be doubling up. Bolasie very inconsistent

    5. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      No Capoue

      1. Dr Robotnik
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Go B then. Great form and fixtures

    6. BlueEddy
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Bolasie

  8. Venom Snake
    10 years, 24 days ago

    On WC - keep Jaku and hope he rises in coming days, or swap to Pickford?

    1. Acquafresca
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Both 😉

      1. Venom Snake
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Very risky though..

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Keep

      1. Thomas Magnum
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Oh he wont play... Swap then

    3. Zlatan Time
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I just swapped to Pickford...

    4. Boz
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I've swapped

    5. Puncheon Guly
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Swap

    6. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Swap

    7. boredjames
      10 years, 24 days ago

      He wont be rising if he doesnt play (and that looks likely). You dont want to waster a transfer on a keeper anyway. I say swap

    8. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Oohhh. What's the background here? Pick less likely to be dropped?

      1. Jonty Rhodes
        10 years, 24 days ago

        yes someone help me as well. Whats news here?

    9. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Pickford.

    10. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 24 days ago

      If he is dropped he won't rise. Not worth the gamble for 0.1m

      1. Venom Snake
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Cheers all

  9. pol
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Bottomed
    Can you please Rate my WC team:

    Cech pickford
    Evans lovren holebas amat william
    Sanchez firmino antonio snod capoue
    Ibra aguero wilson

    1. Zlatan Time
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Not sure about Wilson, could you afford Rashford/Deeney?

      1. pol
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Would have to downgrade cech. I only have 6.5m for 3rd striker options are not many

    2. Dr Robotnik
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I wouldn't go Wilson either. Find the cash for Rash

      1. mahone24
        10 years, 24 days ago

        ^This

    3. youknowho
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Cech,Wilson,Snodgrass > Foster, Rashford/Deeney, Bolasie/Chadli/Iwobi

  10. Slyder93
    10 years, 24 days ago

    best defender which is 5.5 and under?
    already have baines, stones, van djik, amat, friend.

  11. Zlatan Time
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Who to captain?
    A) Aguero
    B) Rashford
    C) Lukaku
    D) Sanchez
    E) Firmino
    F) Sterling
    G) Antonio

    1. Boz
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A

    3. LeicesterA
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Aguerooooooo

    4. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A. Of course

    5. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A

  12. DeeGee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Bottomed again. Sorry.

    Pickford
    McAuley | Shaw | Williams (Amat Collins)
    Antonio | Hazard | Firmino | Sterling (Capoue)
    Aguero | Lukaku | Defoe

    Whether go for AOA (enough of benching Capoue) or play 3-5-2 with Defoe on the bench?

    1. Jonty Rhodes
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I have a simialr issue. See below. I would suggest play AOA and put Shaw on bench.

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Capoue won't keep delivering.... Will he?

      1. boredjames
        10 years, 24 days ago

        No. But he will keep rising in price.

    3. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      3-5-2

  13. Jonty Rhodes
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Who to bench or should I play AOA:

    Foster (Heaton)
    Baines, Lovren, Mc Auley, (Collins, Amat)
    Chadli, Hazard, Antonio, Capoue, Januzaj
    Lukaku, Ibrahimovic, Aguero

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Join me I'm playing AoA

      1. Jonty Rhodes
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Who to bench then? I am just doing a -8 to bring in aguero, chadli and Lovren for Dioamande, ozil and valencia.

        1. DeeGee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 24 days ago

          You have Foster . I guess you can bench Mc Auley then .
          Or Lovren (considering a livpool defence)

          1. Jonty Rhodes
            10 years, 24 days ago

            Makes sense Mc Auley can go to bench.

            On Lovren, its interesting and i know about liverpool defence. Cant find better nailed on guys than Lovren. Still havent replaced Valencia yet with him. do you have a better replacement to suggest. my budget is limited to 5.1, hence the need to replace valencia.

            1. DeeGee
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 24 days ago

              Can you get walker somehow? Else , given your situation, Lovren is nailed on atm.

              1. Jonty Rhodes
                10 years, 24 days ago

                Thanks. No chance of Walker though i can wait on Valencia to Lovren if i downgrade Heaton to Pickford. Still wont get Walker then 🙁

  14. Kun Tozser
    10 years, 24 days ago

    GTG?

    Foster

    Collins / Williams / Holebas

    Sanchez / Sterling / Coutinho / Capoue

    Kun (C) / Lukaku / Tekkers

    Pickford / Snodgrass / Kone / Valencia

    1. karvs155
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Good to go! Looks Great.

    2. Jonty Rhodes
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Great. whose tekkers? Do you still fancy Valencia?

  15. Arteta
    10 years, 24 days ago

    If you had to sell one... who would it be? Antonio or Sterling?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Ant

      1. La Roja
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Dec

    2. william prunier
      10 years, 24 days ago

      sterling

    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Onio

      1. La Roja
        10 years, 24 days ago

        n

    4. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Antonio

    5. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Antonio

    6. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Antonio

    7. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Sterling

  16. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Cant. Stop. Tinkering...

    Can I stop now? I know it's not template....

    Foster/Jaku

    Baines/walker/stones/ holebas/Kingsley

    Lallana/Sanchez/ sterling/ bolaise/ Capoue

    Kun/ lukaku/ Janssen

    1. karvs155
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I like it!

  17. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Bought Capoue + Deeney on the wildcard. I have no room to play Capoue with Sánchez/Máne/Sterling/Antonio.

    Should I downgrade Capoue to 4.5 and use the funds elsewhere?

    1. william prunier
      10 years, 24 days ago

      yes , capoue will soon plummet

  18. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 24 days ago

    What the leaked LFC line-up please people?

    1. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 24 days ago

      No Matip or Firmino with Studge in, looks nonsense to me

      1. Acquafresca
        10 years, 24 days ago

        It had Firm. Just no Mignolet or Lovren

        1. THE Wild Rover
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Different one to the one I saw

          1. Acquafresca
            10 years, 24 days ago

            I only listen to the one Berb's forehead posts. Rest are bullocks

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I've seen two

      One without Lovern and one without Firmino

    3. Acquafresca
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Karius
      Clyne Matip Klavan Milner
      Lallana Wij
      Cout Firm Mane
      Sturridge

      (I think)

      1. Acquafresca
        10 years, 24 days ago

        This is the one Berbinhos forehead posted which is correct 99% of the time bar the late firm withdrawal last weekend

      2. Gegenpress
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Really no Hendo? These leaked line ups look Bull.

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        10 years, 24 days ago

        No this one didn't have Sturridge playing
        Lallana in

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Sorry Hendo

      4. Acquafresca
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Sorry maybe Hendo with Firm false 9 then

    4. Gegenpress
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I think this will be the team:

      Karius

      Clyne Matip Lovren Milner

      Lallana Hendo Wij

      Mane Firmino Coutinho

  19. Pratik
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Those with Jaku, Pickford, brace yourselfves for one and perhaps both your goalkeepers being dropped at some time....

    Hull City signed Marshall for upto 5 million pounds, and I don't think he was signed for the bench....He will get a genuine chance to compete with Jaku at some time. Sunderland have Mannone recovering from an injury, and they signed Mika at the last day. Both Jaku and Pickford are on great form right now, but I expect down the line, one/both of them to be dropped/rotated.

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Marshall bound to come in.

      And yes, I have both atm.

      1. Pratik
        10 years, 24 days ago

        I do too 😛

        Its more like a mental note to myself, and not to cry in anguish, as I suddenly only have one goalkeeper.

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 24 days ago

          I have keeper issues every year as I normal only bother with one nailed on keeper, and then a £4m joke.

          Always ends in teasers.

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            10 years, 24 days ago

            *tears even 😆

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Pickford likely to stay selected, but Marshall holds the Hull jersey after the midweek performance supposedly

    3. william prunier
      10 years, 24 days ago

      yes but its fun owning them two

  20. karvs155
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Good to go?
    Pickford
    Baines Walker Holebas
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio sterling
    Aguero(c) Lukaku Rashford

    Jaku, Capoe, Evans, amat

    Or should I pick Rondon for Rash?

    1. Zlatan Time
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Same front 8 here, good luck!

      1. karvs155
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Benching capoue?

    2. Jonty Rhodes
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Daring to bench Capoue!!

  21. temo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Best striker under 6.5?

    1. karvs155
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Austin or Hernandez from gw8 onwards

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Austin Ighalo

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Wilson maybe. But don't expect a goal fest.

      Try and stretch to Deeney if you can

  22. LeicesterA
    10 years, 24 days ago

    So, what are you expecting from Kun this week?

    I'll go 2 goals, 1 assist and 3BPS.

    1. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Something like that.

    2. Rhinos
      10 years, 24 days ago

      muscle injury

  23. Who Ate All Depays?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Guys, any thoughts on this WC draft?

    Pickford / Jaku
    Coleman / Walker / Holebas / Evans / Amat
    Sterling / Antonio / Firmino / Capoue / KDB (or Sanchez)
    Aguero / Lukaku / Deeney

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Sanchez if you have Sterling and Aguero, only so many points city will score

      1. La Roja
        10 years, 24 days ago

        How's the WC team looking Evs?

  24. ragsyboys
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Guys... Coutinho or Firmino for long term.. ??

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      gone for Firmino but its a toss up between those two and Mane.

  25. BlueEddy
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Please help!
    1) Cech or Pickford to play this week?
    2) Who to bench out of this midfield?
    Antonio Cazorla Firmino Capoue Snodgrass
    3) Who to captain?
    Firmino, Kun, Lukaku?

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Cech
      Snodgrass
      Aguero

      1. BlueEddy
        10 years, 24 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. Boz
      10 years, 24 days ago

      C
      S
      K

    3. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      Pickford
      Snodgrass (tough one though between him & Capoue, for me)
      Aguero

  26. Boz
    10 years, 24 days ago

    A) Baines - Lovren
    B) Williams - Vertonghen

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 24 days ago

      A

  27. Beard of Zeus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Final WC decision..

    Pickford heaton
    Williams Lovren McAuley Holebas Kingsley
    Sanchez Stirling Firminho Antonio Capoue
    Kun Lukaku Deeney

    Decision is
    A Williams Lovren Antonio
    B Baines Walker Snoddy

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      B

  28. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    10 years, 24 days ago

    Sorry fellas- constantly bottomed...

    Cant. Stop. Tinkering...

    Can I stop now? I know it's not template....

    Foster/Pick

    Baines/walker/stones/ holebas/Kingsley

    Lallana/Sanchez/ sterling/ bolaise/ Capoue

    Kun/ lukaku/ Janssen

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 24 days ago

      I'd sell Janssen personaly but you wouldn't have him if you didn't like him so stop tinkering

  29. temo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 24 days ago

    A Wilson
    B Hernandez

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    1. Gegenpress
      10 years, 24 days ago

      SourcE?

      1. THE Wild Rover
        10 years, 24 days ago

        His arse