Selection
26 November 2016 1098 comments
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Both Harry Kane and Patrick van Aanholt delivered the goods for last week’s selections, and now we’re turning to an in-form Gunner, Crystal Palace’s jet-heeled wide man and a hidden gem in the Watford defence to flourish this time around.

Olivier Giroud

Having scored three times in as many appearances off the bench over the last trio of Gameweeks, Olivier Giroud is clearly coming into form following an injury disrupted start to the season.

Handed a start at home to Paris Saint Germain in midweek, the Frenchman’s converted spot-kick took his tally to five goals in as many matches in all competitions.

Although Giroud – who sets us back 8.9 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) – is perhaps a risky pick, we reckon the recent downturn in form from Alexis Sanchez will persuade Arsene Wenger to continue with his compatriot up top against Bournemouth tomorrow.

The Cherries had conceded eight goals in their previous three away matches prior to last weekend’s 1-0 win against Stoke City, and could prove to be the ideal opponents for Arsene Wenger’s side as they look to get back on track following two draws in the league.

Giroud’s disrupted start to the campaign means he’s sitting in just 1.9% of FPL squads, and while he is a rotation risk, the fact Arsenal face West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace in their next seven makes him an interesting option.

He has impressively averaged a goal attempt every 18.3 minutes over the past three Gameweeks, far superior to Sanchez (40.7), and with penalty duties also to bear in mind due to the continued absence of the injured Santi Cazorla, those looking for a differential in attack may need to look no further.

Wilfried Zaha

One midfielder who has been quietly producing a steady stream of points over the past four Gameweeks is Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha.

The winger has produced an assist in each of his last four appearances, and has created an impressive 11 chances over the same period.

He also leads all midfielders for successful dribbles with 27, helping him accrue two bonus points over the past month.

Available at just 5.3 in FPL, Zaha is certainly offering great value, and looks to have a pretty kind fixture this afternoon, with Palace travelling to face bottom side Swansea City.

The Swans have conceded seven goals in their last four matches, and have let in 12 goals in their six home matches so far this season.

Palace also face Southampton and Hull City over the next three Gameweeks, fixtures that appear relatively favourable in regard to Zaha’s immediate prospects.

Allied to his assist potential, Zaha has also demonstrated a reasonable goal threat in recent weeks, managing seven shots from inside the box over the last four Gameweeks, while he ranks second for touches inside the box among midfielders over the same period with 27.

With his ownership in FPL currently at just 2.9%, Zaha could be the perfect option for those looking for a Joe Allen replacement, or Fantasy managers who are thinking of cutting ties with Ilkay Gundogan, who has emerged as a rotation risk following the return of Yaya Toure.

Daryl Janmaat

While Jose Holebas has undoubtedly been the main attraction in the Watford defence so far this season, his team-mate Daryl Janmaat could be set to emerge from his shadows over the coming weeks.

Janmaat broke his duck for his new club in the 6-1 thrashing at Liverpool earlier this month, and also picked up an assist in the 3-1 win over Man United back in September.

The Dutch international now looks to be engrained as Walter Mazzarri’s first-choice at right wing-back, and has posted some impressive underlying statistics over the past few weeks.

Most significantly, Janmaat, who is priced at 4.8 in FPL, has registered four total goal attempts since his return to the Watford starting XI in Gameweek 11, ranking him joint-second among defenders, while he’s also produced seven crosses.

So given that attacking threat, and the fact the Hornets have only conceded two goals in their last four matches, Janmaat looks to have plenty of upside ahead of tomorrow’s home clash against Stoke City.

The Potters suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth last time out, and without the suspended Joe Allen, may find it difficult to break down a resolute Watford rearguard.

That potential to deliver points at either end of the pitch, allied to a ownership of just 0.2% in FPL, certainly makes Janmaat an intriguing option ahead of what is a generally a promising run of fixtures for the Hornets over the next month or so.

  1. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Stones to start for Komp yes?

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Probably, yes.

    2. Partick Bateman
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I reckon so.

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely

  2. Partick Bateman
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT and 0.2 ITB. What to do?

    Heaton
    Amat Holebas McAuley
    Capoue Coutinho Firmino Sanchez
    Lukaku Aguero Costa

    Jaku Hernandez Pieters Allen*

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid of Lukaku

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Was thinking Lukaku & Allen to Siggy & Austin next week for free.

        Or considering a Rooney punt.

        1. white lightning
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Pointless doing Allen to Siggy next week as Allen has Burnley at home & Siggy has Spurs away.

  3. some witty pun
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which player are you most afraid of scoring this GW?
    Its KDB for me

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard & Walcott for me. A lot of rival teams have them, I don't.

    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho

    3. Liber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku

      1. some witty pun
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I fear this too, but i think its unlikely 🙂

  4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I think people are nuts selling Kun. Pep said it's all about the league now, he trained yesterday and will play. He's on target for scoring 20 plus this term, now is where he gets to the next level

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dont think people are denying that but Costa, Kane and Lukaku are all on target for 20+ too at a cheaper price

      1. Gazj11
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        No way Lukaku out scores Aguero this season

  5. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    The morning after you sold Aguero.. feels a bit weird. Bloody nervous for that team sheet!

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      me too 🙂

      1. Kalou
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Get yourself to land of leather 🙂

    2. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't read the post above.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If only there was a 'transfers undo' button. Perhaps that could be a chip idea for next year....

        1. Kalou
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Wouldn't worry...he will only get a hatty and no one will cap him...17 points incoming..

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I'm not worried pal, I still have him. I was showing empathy for those that sold!

    3. pettdogg
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I was gonna get rid last night held off dont think i can go through with it lol

  6. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Time to get rid??
    Ask yourself this question...
    Imagine Aguero was in his first season after coming to England in the summer.
    Would you still have him in your team at 13.2 given his returns?
    There is no possible way that previous good years will get you points this season

    1. Pellegrini Falcon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      But people back him precisely because of his record, he's a proven goalscorer at this level for several years already

    2. Liber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      But the chances are high that he will.

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping. He will hurt those that get rid. He always does!

    4. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You're asking if we were unaware of what he is capable of, wouldwe buy him?

  7. some witty pun
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Convince me to captain Coutinho/Firmino instead of Hazard, please!

    1. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino will run riot v Sunderland, 15 pointer incoming

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This. Pool will tear them a new one

      2. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That's comforting ! 🙂

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It has to be one of the Liverpool players, the question is which one. Liverpool are scoring 3.4 goals (17 in 5 games) per home match which is impressive, especially considering the blank v Man Utd is included. I think they'll win 3-0 again this weekend.

      Chelsea v Spurs is likely to be a tight game. Wouldn't be shocked if it was a 0-0.

    3. The Scholes School
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same dilemma here! Currently on Firmino. But - thoughts on how hazard played badly most of last season, then played brilliantly vs Spurs in one of the last games of the season because he wanted to defeat them? He could do it again. .

    4. RED PILL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool didn't score against Southampton. Will be hungry for goals against a Sunderland team with players missing through injury and suspension.

      1. RED PILL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Oh I forgot Moyes has never beaten Liverpool.

  8. 50pipsDaily
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Repost,
    Gtg or any changes need?

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Williams, Alonso, Pieters (Amat, Paredes)
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Firminho, Gundogan, (Capoue)
    Kun, Costa, Deeney

    0.0 itb, 1ft

  9. Liber
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Start Grant or Pickford?

    Bench order: Anichebe / Evans / Amat (to come in for Aguero posibly)

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Grant.

  10. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    If you had to choose one now since they are at the same price
    Janmaat or Holebas?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Holebas still

    2. Kip
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd consider Cedric instead if you have the funds

      1. Kip
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Only 0.1 more

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        i've got VVD and Austin too so dont want the triple up 🙂

    3. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Go Brunt

    4. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going with Janmaat

  11. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go?

    Foster
    Kosc - Alonso - Holebas - Fuchs
    Walcott (c) - Firmino (vc) - Coutinho
    Aguero - Lukaku - Benteke

    Jaku - Redmond - Amat - Allen

    0FT, 1.5 ITB

  12. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    In the unlikely event of Aguero not playing which 1 below should be first bench??

    A) De Roon

    B) Amat

    Thanks !

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      De Roon

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      De Roon. No one knows if he's any good so wouldn't pay 13.2m

  13. Mikey44
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Start Anichebe away to Liverpool or Amat home to Palace?

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Amat

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Amat

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Anichibe

    4. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Amat

    5. Defochibe
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Anichebe, i start him too

  14. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Gundogan to Sigurdsson for -4?

    Cech
    Holebas Pieters Evans
    Coutinho Firminho Hazard Gundogan Capou
    Aguero Ibra

    (Boruc, Anichebe, Kingsley, Friend)
    0 FT, 1.9 ITB

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I did that transfer last night. Go for it.

  15. baldyweev
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Boring question of the day. Are prodl and Britos nailed?

  16. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any CONCRETE news on Aguero? Any training pics etc?

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pics of him training yesterday

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Looked like astroturf not concrete.

    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pics are about of him training in the evening session yesterday.

      He'all play.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers guys.

        I wanted to captain him, still might.

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          May only be a 60 or 20 minute role tho, don't captain. Plus he has never scored against Burnley....

  17. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else going for Coutinho because of Firmino's propensity to miss out on huge hauls? (4 goals vs Ars, 6 goals vs Hull)

    1. Pellegrini Falcon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry 5 vs hull

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes my C is cout

    3. RED PILL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino tends to create the space for other players to score. I've watched all Liverpool games this season. Firmino has been really unlucky in games he's blanked in, should of had a lot more points.

  18. MiguelAngel
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bit of help for a brother please...

    Heaton
    McAuley Fuchs Clyne
    Firmino (c) Coutinho Hazard Shaqiri
    Kun Costa Austin

    Pickford Capoue Amat Pieters

    A) GTG
    B) Capoue over Shaq

  19. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I've finalized my squad now for GW 13 GTG lads?

    Pickford
    Fuchs Holebas McAuley
    Coutinho (VC) Mane (C) Sanchez Stanislas
    Austin Aguero Costa

    Subs:Grant,Williams,De Roon & Love

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd start Grant instead of Pickford then G2G.

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I was debating that'll like but Pickford against us today will save some points reckon Grant will get a CS away to Watford?

        1. Football Weekender
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Maximum Pickford gets today is 4pts in my opinion. Grant has a higher ceiling given it's far more likely he'll keep a cleanie.

          1. Lecky Legs FC
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah think you've convinced me there like Grant it is then cheers mate.

  20. CERVELO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    2 FTs and struggling to decide what to do, considering keeping 1 so I have 2 again next week to get Kane in. Here is the team;

    Foster Jaku
    Alonso Clyne McAuley Francis Amat
    Sanchez Couthino Mane Capoue Gundogan
    Lukaku Aguero Austin

    Any thoughts please, would you look to get in now? Only .1 itb

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Gündogan ➡️ Snoddy

  21. Boroboy02
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Blueallthrough- you're barking up the wrong tree. Ageuro's goal scoring record is 2nd to none throughout his whole career to date, the returns will come.

    1. Pellegrini Falcon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yup, the only concern is that City aren't playing at the levels that they are capable of, but I'm sure they will get there under Pep, just a question of when

  22. jaybommber
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Allen out would you -4 for Aguero,Allen-Austin De Bruyne
    Foster
    Coleman Holebas Azpil
    Sanchez Sigurdsson Firmino (C) Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Costa

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't

      1. jaybommber
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Close window captain done..

    2. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I would hold. He has Burnley at home next week.

  23. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How's it looking guys?

    Foster

    Mustafi. McAuely. Holebas

    Sanchez(v). Firmino(c). Coutinho. Sterling

    Benteke. Aguero. Deeney

    Subs: Pickford Pieters Amat De Roon

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not sold on sterling, and need to get some chelsea over next 2 weeks. Otherwise good,

  24. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Repost
    Which 3 to play among Vertonghen, Morgan, Holebas, Nyom and Amat?
    Also surely Foster over Heaton(already have Nyom)?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Play Morgan, Holebas, Amat, Foster.. imo

    2. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd play Morgan Holebas Nyom and Heaton

  25. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Would you rather have Costa or Kane for today's game?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

    2. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

    3. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa - Chelsea to win

    4. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have Costa if Kun blanks this GW then I'll switch to Kane next week even despite his fixture to Chelsea at (H)

    5. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa.

      ( and the next 25 gw's )

    6. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa, sadly.

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

    8. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      diegooooo

    9. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Well that was unanimous!

    10. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

  26. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is this worth a -4pt hit?

    Gru in Wilson out

    Would be starting Gru over Amat then. Thanks?

  27. John Nerdelbaum
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    final selection issue

    a) boruc - more chance of a cleanie

    b) pickford - save points

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pickford.. More chance of both

  28. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one out of -

    Alonso, Holebas, Fuchs, Redmond

  29. Donblaster
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Got a few doubts in my team so first sub may come on.
    1) Anichebe (liv)
    2) Pieters (wat)

    Thanks!

  30. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play one?

    A Williams
    B Walker

    1. Donblaster
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A