Selection
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. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    What do you think my low-cost wc defence:

    Foster-Mandanda
    Williams-Lovren-Kone-Holebas-ASmith

    1. popcoin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      like it for next 5 GW's.

    2. dennis the menace
      10 years, 25 days ago

      If Lovren doesn't start and Holebas not certain either, risky

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Lovren? Do you believe in this romours? This is killing me, I also did Jaku to Mandanda...

        1. dennis the menace
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Just playing devils advocate. I have no idea if he'll start

        2. Karan_G14
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Don't believe it at all. He was nailed last year. And suddenly this Klavan has come up after the EFL game.

    3. Karan_G14
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Have Lovren & Holebas too. If both don't play I'm F**ked. But Lovren will play.

  2. Blue Devils
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Pick two of these 4 mids please for the next 5 gw pls:

    Kdb, chez, sterling, firm

    (Already have kun and dont mind to do 1ft next week either kdb to chez or sterling to firm)

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Just get Sanchez and save a FT. European games midweek and IT Break next week. You'll need an extra transfer. Don't waste.

      1. Blue Devils
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Very good point. Thanks mate

  3. dennis the menace
    10 years, 25 days ago

    A) Snoddy and Baines
    B) iwobi and Coleman

    1. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A.x

    2. Orion
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A
      Cause of potential spot-kicks

      1. dennis the menace
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Thanks

  4. Scotty B
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone think Man United could be a wounded animal today?

    Considering Zlatan as (c) could be a good differential this week

    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Think he's a good option, many appear to have written Man U off with the changing narrative. If I didn't have Aguero, I'd probably go for him.

  5. jdogg
    10 years, 25 days ago

    10.9 for a defender and midfielder.

    Help me.x

    1. popcoin
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Coleman & Puncheon
      Williams & Snodgrass
      Baines & Capoue

    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Would they both play?

      1. jdogg
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Probably in rotation with capoue/ other cheap defenders.

        Have got to

        A coleman lovren snodgrass

        Or

        B williams bolasie and 4.8?x

        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 25 days ago

          A with someone else other than Lovren personally.

    3. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers mate.x

    4. Abie
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A bit of a differential but you might want to look at Januzaj & Coleman

  6. ongisnade87
    10 years, 25 days ago

    No "what the fans are saying" article this week? 🙁

    1. Whazza
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Dont think it's weekly article? Have a look at the fan forums and write one :p

  7. popcoin
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Question 1: Best 4.5 def on WC? Currently going Holebas.

    Question 2: Most points in GW6: A) Sanchez B) De Bruyne

    1. dennis the menace
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Holebas.

      Prob KDB this week, but would want Sanchez from then on.

    2. Karan_G14
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Save FT and don't be greedy for Sanchez points. He'll get you more point from next week.

      1. Karan_G14
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Sorry don't be greedy for KDB points*

    3. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Sanchez could easily do well v Chelsea and you'll want him for the games after that as well.

  8. rafadob
    10 years, 25 days ago

    apparently Klavan starts today, no Lovren

    1. FPL Alaska
      10 years, 25 days ago

      source?

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      10 years, 25 days ago

      lovren ill? lol

    3. Kuqi Monster
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Gravless with no source, seems legit.

  9. screamer73
    10 years, 25 days ago

    those who have Deeney as 3rd striker and Capoue as 5th mid, who are you playing this week?

    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Who takes pens?

      1. thep025
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Deeney?Pretty sure thats rhetorical....

        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 25 days ago

          It's the answer. Why would someone have Deeney if they're going to just play Capoue instead?

          1. screamer73
            10 years, 25 days ago

            because Capoue keeps getting the points?

    2. thep025
      10 years, 25 days ago

      AoA for me. My defs have tough fixtures......Morgan against ManU,Friend against Spurs,Amat against city.
      Starting Valencia and Stones
      Justified use of AoA?

      1. screamer73
        10 years, 25 days ago

        do it, if you feel like it. AOA is a lottery though. wirh me, the first sub gets good points in the most unlikely of fixtures.

  10. Cash Mané
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Is it worth taking an 8 point hit to go:

    Sanchez to KDD

    And

    Costa to Lukaku?

    Or should I hold?

    1. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Hold.x

    2. Junior Mint
      10 years, 25 days ago

      hold

    3. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Hold 100%, why would you even consider this?

  11. rocky7st
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Just too many mids at all price range, strikers on the other hand is bloody bare!

    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 25 days ago

      352?

  12. MedC
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Sorry - should really know this. But how likely are Amat and Kingsley to start this weekend and beyond?

    Thanks.

    1. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I think amat is more nailed than kingsley long term.but both should be ok.x

  13. Hazardouss
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Starting Pickford over Heaton this week YOLO

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Of course you should.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Same, watch Heaton pull out a monster performance now

      1. Hazardouss
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Destined to happen

  14. ady007
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Please rate my WC team

    Jakupovic
    Walker Jagielka McAuley
    Sanchez Capou Mane Antonio
    Aguero Luka Costa

    any modification needed ?

    1. ady007
      10 years, 25 days ago

      bench: Fletcher Amat Love

  15. Birds of Prey
    10 years, 25 days ago

    I'm struggling on how to add Aguero, would appreciate any votes,thx
    A) Ibra/Haz> Payet/Kun
    B) Ibra/Haz> Firm+1.0/Kun
    C) Negredo/Haz> Whelan/Kun
    D) Ibra/Bellerin> Baines/Kun

    leaning D, cuz of fixtures

    1. Joga Bonito®
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B no brainer for me.

    2. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      B.x

  16. The Man Pastore
    10 years, 25 days ago

    On WC, pick one:

    A) PVA
    B) Lovren
    C) Vertonghen

    1) Deeney
    2) Rashford

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Vertonghen

      Rashford

    2. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      C1.x

  17. @persecuted_by_mods
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Can't wait for the reaction on here when Ibra gets his second

    1. Junior Mint
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Fellaini for the hattrick!

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Of elbows

  18. Net Gains
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Is KDB essential if you already have Aguero and Sterling?

    1. Hochoki
      10 years, 25 days ago

      nah..KDB wont score that much when aguero is on the field

  19. Samurai Blue
    10 years, 25 days ago

    All set, this is my WC team, decided to sell Capoue to get his 0.3 increase since I still will be leaving him on the bench. Also concentrated more on midfield and attack:

    Pickford / Jaku
    Lovren / Amat / Holebas / Evans / Kelly
    Sanchez / Mane / Firmino / Sterling / Fletcher
    Kun / Lukaku / Rashford

    0.5 ITB - will do Rashford > Deeney after these 2 GWs.

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      You're all set.....

  20. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Am I gtg? Are subs right and right order?

    Foster
    Stones Walker Baines
    Capoue Firmino Sterling Antonio
    Aguero (c) Lukaku Benteke

    Jakupovic Cazorla Valencia Amat

    1. Karan_G14
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Expensive defence but good.

    2. Karan_G14
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Would start Cazorla over Capoue.

      1. Junior Mint
        10 years, 25 days ago

        this

  21. Karan_G14
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Capoue

    Or

    Peryera

    Surely Peryera is the better pick only 1m more expensive and more attacking than Capoue. Thought please?

    1. jdogg
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Capoue.has the form.x

      1. Karan_G14
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Peryera too. Attacking returns in all 3 matches he's played. And a differential 0.9% ownership.

    2. Loðbrók
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Agree

    3. bigbudgie
      10 years, 25 days ago

      long term Pereyera is going to continue racking up the points. I have cashed in on Capoue and Pereyra is a potential transfer down the line if he starts turning it on

      1. Karan_G14
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Really want him in. I had pre planned this transfer in GW3. He could be a real differential if Capoue starts blanking.

    4. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      It's where that1m could be invested though if you get Capoue?

      1. Karan_G14
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Evans will be walker.

  22. jdogg
    10 years, 25 days ago

    A snodgrass coleman lovren

    B bolasie williams and 4.8

    Cheers.x

    1. Joga Bonito®
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. bigbudgie
      10 years, 25 days ago

      has to be A, but is Snoddy playing immediately?

      1. jdogg
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Nah would play capoue next couple i think.x

  23. Loðbrók
    10 years, 25 days ago

    %chance they will start?
    A)Holebass
    B)Lukaku
    C)Chadli

    1. Net Gains
      10 years, 25 days ago

      0
      90
      0

      1. Loðbrók
        10 years, 25 days ago

        0% ? Source?

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 25 days ago

      90
      100
      90

    3. bigbudgie
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A) 75%
      B) 100%
      C) 100%

  24. HapHazard (H2)
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Hey guys, please advice

    I have Foster (4.6) and Jaku (4.0)

    I want 0.1

    So is Foster => Boruc a Yay or Nay?

    Also I am doing Jaku to Pickford.

    1. MTPockets
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I'm just wearing it with def adjustments (kelly) and Jaku -> Pickford later.

  25. bigbudgie
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Soooo many decisions! Gonna try and help you all out too 😉

    A) Cech / Evans
    B) Foster / Vertonghan

    Basically Cech is the only way I can get an Arsenal defender and is set and forget goalkeeper.

    1. Junior Mint
      10 years, 25 days ago

      i have cech and i like it.
      He was extremly unlucky last 2 GW with an own goal and a silly penalty.
      I don't know why people forgot about him, long term he's good as ususal and near term good fixtures.

  26. La Roja
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Bench one:

    A) Capoue
    B) Mirallas
    C) Redmond

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Redmond

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Not for me. I rather like the chance Redmond has this weekend.

    2. BB-8
      10 years, 25 days ago

      A

  27. Mata-Is-The-Juan
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Morning Mods, Any chance you could pass this on?

    Probably not the right time but thoughts on community articles coming with the upvote button or at least showing a 'read' counter? It will be nice boost for the writers to know the work they put in is appreciated especially as not everyone on FFS takes the time out to leave a comment.

  28. Rolls-Royce
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Coleman or Williams?

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Williams IMO. That money (0.6M right?) can be used elsewhere.

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 25 days ago

        Agreed. Front line is demanding.

      2. Rolls-Royce
        10 years, 25 days ago

        0.4 it is.

    2. MTPockets
      10 years, 25 days ago

      I've gone with Coleman. But also then Stones.

  29. Gazpilicueta
    10 years, 25 days ago

    what does everyone think, good to go?

    Pickford
    Valencia, Baines, McAuley
    Sterling, Capoue, Cazorla, Antonio
    Aguero(c), Zlatan, Costa
    Heaton, Snodgrass, Amat, Souare

    0 in the bank, 2 free transfers used. anyone on the bench who shouldn't be?

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 25 days ago

      Looks good. All the best.

      1. Gazpilicueta
        10 years, 25 days ago

        thanks dude. same to you

        1. Junior Mint
          10 years, 25 days ago

          yep looks very good.

  30. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 25 days ago

    Best cheap gk combo on wc?

    Foster + Mandanda works?

    I have Foster + Jaku now, but romour is that Jaku will lost his place and I don`t want make transfers on GK...