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6 November 2016 2793 comments
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A busy Sunday comes to its conclusion as Leicester City host West Bromwich Albion at the King Power.

The Foxes are seeking a fourth clean sheet in six at the King Power this time around but will need to do so without the services of Kasper Schmeichel, who is ruled out with a fractured hand.

Both Robert Huth and Danny Simpson walk the Suspension Tightrope for this one, though many will be taking the chance to scout Christian Fuchs as the schedules smiles kindly on the Foxes.

With Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy devoid of form, Islam Slimani – with 20 points in three home fixtures – and Ahmed Musa, who has scored in each of the last two, have the chance to stake a claim as differentials to consider up top. Vardy’s 9% owners are left further frustrated by Claudio Ranieri’s decison to drop him to the bench today.

West Brom, meanwhile, are devoid of talisman Nacer Chadli, who underwent minor knee surgery last week. Given that the Belgian has played a part in 75% of his side’s goals since arriving from Spurs, another shut-out could be on the cards for the champions.

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  1. HurriKane
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone else eyeing Siggy.from gw15 onwards ? (SUN wba mid WHU bou CPL)

    Have Goal a piece against Arsenal and Chelsea and assist a piece against City and United this season already

    Imagine what he could do when fixtures eases

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 1 day ago

      i'd have him against that everton def

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 1 day ago

        i think chelsea were too good. everton had the second best record in terms of goals conceded before this gw

        saying that Siggy performs against tough oppositions

    2. HurriKane
      10 years, 1 day ago

      faced leicester and soton away and liverpool home too. very difficult fixtures those

      players like siggy and defoe could be fanatsy gold even if they plays for swansea and sunderland

    3. Karan_G14
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I have and I'm thinking of selling him for Hazard.

    4. King Kohli
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Have him. He's ticked along quietly last couple of weeks.

      Might lose him for Cout next GW to complete the dream midfield.

    5. fedolefan
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Brought him in last week and he's returned 5 points last 2 weeks. These big hitters scoring double digits make me want to get rid though.

  2. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 1 day ago

    How much will Haz rise before next GW?

    1. Sims
      10 years, 1 day ago

      He will be 10.2 by the start of next gw

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 day ago

      .3

    3. Footballfriend
      10 years, 1 day ago

      2 for sure and probably 3 rises

    4. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 1 day ago

      May get him now then!

  3. Davido989
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Still -70 points of where I would like to be 🙁

    1. Bleach †
      10 years, 1 day ago

      How much you have atm?

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I think around 575ish. Haven't checked properly.

    2. bojack
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I'd hope to get an average of 60 pts a week this year, not quite there but I always find the second half of the season more profitable for some reason.

    3. KingNidge
      10 years, 1 day ago

      And 20 behind Nidgey 🙂

  4. Too Mane Men
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Just my thoughts on what is probably the most important transfer window of the season so far.

    Personally, my TV is only 102.0 after holding Ibra + Payet over Coutinho and Lukau so can't afford to miss the next Hazard rise. Getting him in this evening.

    Alonso looks brilliant but I'll risk him not returning an assist/goal away at a solid Boro side even though a clean sheet is very possible. Azpi is still a brilliant option if you can't afford to bring Alonso in at 6.1 next GW for any reason.

    OOP Brunt is a must have quantity over the next few weeks so I'm getting him in time for his home tie with Burnley. Pulis will come good. He always does. Brunt gives you a midfielder who takes corners and can earn clean sheets. No brainer with their upcoming fixtures.

    Lovren + Payet + Ibra > Brunt + Hazard + Lukaku for a hefty -8

    Leaves this:

    Pickford
    Walker Brunt Fuchs
    Walcott Mane Allen Redmond Hazard
    Augero Lukaku

    Grant Kos Holebas Diomande 0.6 ITB

    Note on North London defenders:

    I advise holding onto Kos if you have him. Arsenal's fixtures brighten up very soon and you'll have to spend an FT getting Monreal in down the line. Walker is a season keeper unless injured. Simple as that in my book.

    1. MikeDuff
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I thought you were joking at first when you said Brunt was essential. Potential yes, essential no way.

      If I were you I'd get Austin instead of Lukaku and try upgrade to a 2nd Lpool mid.

      What are your plans for the keepers? I'm in the same boat. Butland back soon, don't like the thought of starting Pickford every week!

  5. Kuyt Hero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Kos Walker Lovren Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Wally Firmino Gundogan Fletcher

    A) Sanchez to Haz for free
    B) Wally to Haz and Walker to Evans/Pieters for -4?

    1. My Name Is Prince
      10 years, 1 day ago

      That's the tough question at the moment.... I'm currently leaning towards Sanchez over Walcott, cause I foresee more rotation for Wally, although the fact that Ox was horrible today is a good thing for Walcott.... Walker will be rotated round X-mas time, so Maybe B.... Haha.... 😀

      1. Kuyt Hero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Yea, I think I prefer the security of Alexis too, would mean I have to -4 tonight tho, so tough!

  6. arndff
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Sanchez & Antonio > Haz & Walcott? (-4pts hit)

    1. GS456
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Tough one. Probably would do it.

    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 day ago

      No

      1. arndff
        10 years, 1 day ago

        My current line-up:

        Pickford Grant
        Koscielny Vertonghen Fuchs Lovren Amat
        Sanchez Firminho Antonio Allen Capoue
        Aguero Lukaku Austin

        * Could you give me an advice what to do next gameweek? 10x!

    3. MTPockets
      10 years, 1 day ago

      No

  7. GS456
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Have this.

    Heaton/Pickford

    Bellerin, Walker, Evans, Peiters, Amat

    Firmino, Coutinho, Sanchez, Allen, Gundogan

    Austin, Aguero, Costa.

    Don't think i need hazard do i?

    1. In Bale We Trust
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I personally would lose Sanchez for him

      1. GS456
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Might do it, but will ride the price rises for now. Worried about international injuries.

  8. itwaswritten
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Is 416 points despite starting from GW 4 good?

    1. GS456
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Yeah. I only have 578 from all GWs

    2. Sims
      10 years, 1 day ago

      What's your gw4 rank?

      1. Epic Fail
        10 years, 1 day ago

        This

      2. itwaswritten
        10 years, 1 day ago

        14,691

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 1 day ago

      The attention seeking forum is this way >>>>>>>

      1. Sims
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Hehe

      2. itwaswritten
        10 years, 1 day ago

        It was just a question. Why are you mad? You probably have like 450 despite starting from GW1.

        1. My Name Is Prince
          10 years, 1 day ago

          He's a bit grumpy, don't worry 😉

    4. MikeDuff
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Starting from GW4 is bad in itself. What's point

    5. BROOKLYN GOONER
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I think it's very good, and I'm half-decent at this nonsense. I've a second team I started for gw4, as my old French roommate wanted to join in after the season was already underway--I'm at 428, he's only at 325, but I think he's made a lot of thoughtful choices, just been hampered by some bad luck and inexperience. Feel free to join our mini-mini if you're looking for some competition--code is 3734102-825807.

  9. In Bale We Trust
    10 years, 1 day ago

    My squad below. As far as I can see no room for Haz. Correct?

    Foster Jaku
    Kos Holebas Pieters Evans Amat
    KDB Firm Cout Walcott Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Austin
    0 in the bank and 1 ft.

    I don't think switching KDB to Haz will be worth it for the next GW. I expect KDB to bring back a double digit haul v Palace. Save FT?

    1. GS456
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Would maybe swap KDB for him as you have no Costa. Chelsea cover looks important.

      1. In Bale We Trust
        10 years, 1 day ago

        It will be a move I make at some point, but won't be bringing myself to pull the trigger on it this week. I just can't see Haz outscoring KDB next GW.

    2. My Name Is Prince
      10 years, 1 day ago

      There's room for Haz in every team imo!!

  10. Cymro
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Bottomed

    Heaton, Foster
    Clyne, Fuchs, Stones, Holebas, Kingsley
    Bolasie, Walcott, Coutinho, Hazard, Capoue
    Wilson, Aguero, Costa

    I have many issues, but the first must be Wilson? Do I get Voken or Austin? I also want brunt, but Fuchs/Clyne to Brunt is not worth a hit right? Any advice would be appreciated guys.

    1. In Bale We Trust
      10 years, 1 day ago

      If Wilson isn;t back, then Austin looks a good move.

    2. GS456
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Austin and no brunt isnt worth a hit.

    3. Cymro
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Wilson Austin it is. Thanks.

    4. Footballfriend
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Never worth the hit, especially considering liverpools upcoming fixtures, in spite of their inability to get CSs you still need a WBA CS to break even! Deal with Wilson first!

  11. Hands Guber
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Don't know why I bother with FPL anymore cowboys. Total garbage and no luck. This week for instance, Rashford 0 Wilson 0 Lovren 0 and Amat 0 with a total score of 35 for the week. Amat is my own fault but the other three are just ridiculously unlucky.

    Think an 12-16 point is on the cards because at 1.2m I have nothing left to lose. I'm going full Jonty.

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Take hits and go for it

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      10 years, 1 day ago

      The fault, dear Hands, is not in our stars,
      But in ourselves

    3. Sharpe Shuffle
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Wilson was known to be out before deadline and Mourinho's comments strongly suggested Rash would be rested

    4. XabiAlonso
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Lovren should be back next game, rashford has to go

    5. My Name Is Prince
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Rashford --> Austin at least.... Yeah, that is unlucky.... Just need to take it to the chin, this game involves luck so it can hit you hard sometimes.... Good times will come!!

  12. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Gun for Citeh still worth getting?

    1. Sims
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Yes he looked very dangerous but only if u have no other pressing issues or need cash to get hazard

    2. Too Mane Men
      10 years, 1 day ago

      COME ON CITEH!!!! AV IT!!!!!

    3. LWO23
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Still good value

    1. Bleach †
      10 years, 1 day ago

      And people transfer him out without blinking an eye 😀

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Guess it's hard to get Hazard but I'd rather lose Alexis than Firmino, but I am a very bias forehead

        1. Bleach †
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Id rather lose Alexis also, in fact I think Im forced to do it today

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Hazard has done that in his last 4 so he is the bigger King 🙂

      1. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 1 day ago

        -1 assist

    3. XabiAlonso
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Best player in the league is Bob firmino

  13. LWO23
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Think I will just dive in for an eight point hit. Exact money, so risk of injuries has to be accepted. No Costa is my big problem with the final product, but can't have them all. Defence is mediocre, but pretty attacking. 3-5-2. Any other big problems?

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Holebas, Smith, Evans, Friend
    Hazard, Sanchez, Coutinho, Firmino, Allen
    Kun, Lukaku, Diomande

    Think I like it as I see it in front of me here.

  14. Bleach †
    10 years, 1 day ago

    RP
    Can I even afford not to have Hazard? I mean, if he performs well and I dont have him my rank drops drastically, not to meantion my mini-league leader has him. And Costa. And I have no Chelsea cover

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 day ago

      He's a great option. Obviously you know the risk involved in not getting him.

    2. Lyonnais
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I can't ignore him anymore. Plan was to wait for GW15 but for price reasons I need to get him now.

  15. Lyonnais
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Heaton / Pickford
    Koscielny, Walker, Holebas / Evans, Amat
    Sanchez, Firmino, Sterling, Allen / Capoue
    Aguero, Lukaku, Austin

    A) Koscielny + Sterling ---> Nyom + Hazard -4
    B) Sterling + Sanchez ---> Hazard + Coutinho -4

    thanks!

    1. In Bale We Trust
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B.

    3. LWO23
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Maybe wait for word on Walker. Friend over Nyom? Can see the desire for double Pool, but Sanchez still good.

      Hmm ... B for me. Two big guns.

      1. Lyonnais
        10 years, 1 day ago

        thx!

        My plan was to get Friend but after Holebas 5th YC I need a defender for my starting XI next GW and Boro plays Chelsea.

        I'm also starting to lean towards B, and get in the two players I fear the most atm 😀

  16. Olivier Bernards watch
    10 years, 1 day ago

    two playing defenders. Would you play AOA if it meant Fletcher (BUR) as your fifth mid?

  17. Krul Runnings
    10 years, 1 day ago

    3.7k --> 5.4k this week. Meh.

    Won the £1400 Sunday special on Fanduel though

  18. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Rank updated and I find myself very happy to be back in the top 10k.

    I then check my rivals rank and he's 1st in the world. FIRST!!!

    1. Krul Runnings
      10 years, 1 day ago

      No way!

      *goes to look*

    2. Krul Runnings
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Can't look as team not linked 🙁

      1. Epic Fail
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Work it backwards by looking at the overall league.

        1. Krul Runnings
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Didn't expect OR1 to only be in 1 ML.

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 1 day ago

            He is usually a casual until this year.

    3. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Nice team you have there.

  19. KJT123
    10 years, 1 day ago

    IMO Sanchez is up there with Aguero in essential FPL players. To entertain getting rid of him for anyone is insane.

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Firmino and Coutinho aren't far behind him for 2.8 less.

  20. James101
    10 years, 1 day ago

    About "The Cup" mentioned on here a lot recently...

    Is this an FFS Cup tourney, just starting now - and if so, is it too late to join?

    Thanks!!

  21. MartialMatas
    10 years, 1 day ago

    I've been punished already for my early transfers

    My team is
    Heaton
    Fuchs Pieters Lovren
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Coutinho Walcott
    Aguero Austin

    Pickford W.Keane Amat Holebas

    With 4 south americans in my team and no one on my bench likely to start, do i take a hit to get rid of amat or holebas?

    0.3ITB
    Was thinking of Amat->Nyom or Holebas -> Brunt

  22. camarozz
    10 years, 1 day ago

    I must be stupid or something. I get bottomed 33% of the time I post a comment. So annoying.
    Up 30k with my 60.
    Was sure I was getting a red.
    211k.

  23. Karan_G14
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Is Anichebe a good bench fodder for now?

    I know he's not at all nailed. But atleast next couple of games? He's got a cracked rib but he should be fine as he continued playing. Redmond is my 7th attacker.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. MTPockets
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I'd want an amazing midfield to offset Anichebe in a 3-5-2. Not sure Redmond qualifies.

  24. Danstoke82
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Prob in minority but Holebas > 4.7 def for -8?

    Only have 2 playing defenders next GW unless I play Amat

    1. Sweetboi
      10 years, 1 day ago

      You'll need the defender to get at least 4 to make it worth it, risky. Having no defender might be better.

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      10 years, 1 day ago

      McAuley

  25. Feed tha Sheep
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Get hazard in now or leave it until after internationals (and risk losing 0.3)?

    1. Danstoke82
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I got him in last night to get in before price hike.

      He looks essential.

  26. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Back in with the top 2m after a 63 pointer.

    And to think I was at 88k after 3 gameweeks.

    Don't Call it a comeback...

    1. Sims
      10 years, 1 day ago

      If it makes u feel better I was 2m at this point last season

      1. Sims
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Finished 2.7m

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Haha, brilliant. 🙂

  27. LewanGOALski
    10 years, 1 day ago

    current team is:

    Heaton - Pickford
    Fuchs - Lovren - Holebas - Pieters - Amat
    Sanchez - Walcott - Firmino - Arnie - Capoue
    Aguero - Lukaku - Austin

    1FT
    bank: 1.0m

    I found 3 way to squeeze CHE into it:
    A. Sanchez ➡ Hazard
    B. Arnie & Lukaku ➡ Hazard & Defoe
    C. Lukaku ➡ D.Costa

    Which one should I go for?
    Or should I just leave it and hope for the best?

    1. LewanGOALski
      10 years, 1 day ago

      B is for (-4) ofc

  28. Sweetboi
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Pick one please lads:

    a) Williams > Alonso

    b) Lallana > Coutinho

    c) Williams + Lallana > Pieters + Hazard (-4)

    d) Save

  29. afcbbbb
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Grant Heaton
    Alonso Fuchs Smith Martina Holebas
    Hazard Ozil Firmino Coutinho Redmond
    Benteke Lukaku Wilson

    3 of my defenders are out next gameweek
    Wilson is injured
    Benteke and Ozil and Redmond are useless

    Wc time??
    Cheers
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