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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. rohan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud. Aguero. Gundogan all in my starting XI today.
    Here's hoping all 3 start although Gundog seems unlikely to.

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same 3 in mine

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The dog could be rested.has to start yaya me thinks.

  2. Aarono23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    9.1m to spend on a midfielder.

    Currently have Coutinho, Firmino, Hazard and Capoue.

    Any suggestions? Struggling to find value in that price bracket so considering spending a bit less and using the remaining cash elsewhere.

    1. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sigurdsson and you'll save 2 mil 😉

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy is the way forward .great fixtures.pens and out of position.

    4. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy

    5. SH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy

  3. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    It sounds like the junky reason Giroud hasn't been starting games is because he was on an extended break after the euros and then got injured.
    Now that he's back surely he is virtually guaranteed starts now particularly with his form?

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No guarantees but I'd expect him to start today

  4. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning!

    Not long to go, looking forward to this game week.

    By 2:30 it will be agony for lots of FPL managers, which way will it go...

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Our way :smile:. I'm expecting a monster haul. Anything short of a tonne and I'll be disappointed.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I always look forward to it but usually this season have been left very disappointed by my outcomes.can't seem to catch a break at all this year.

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

      Andy, have you bought back Ibra? 😎

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah.

        Did Aguero and Allen to Ibra and Sigurdsson. Lining up like this:

        Hazard - Firmino - Coutinho - Sigurdsson

        Ibra - Kane - Austin

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Good stuff! I'm ready to do Kun & Allen > Kane & Siggy and trying to stay ahead of the curve this time. If it goes wrong, so be it. 🙂

  5. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How's she looking?

    Heaton
    Mustafi Holebas Evans
    Sánchez Firmino Coutinho Sigurðsson
    Kun Costa Rondón

    Pickford Amat Pieters deRoon
    -4

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      very nice BB8

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mlexer. We have very similar teams 🙂

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          true. good luck to you 😉

    2. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino(C)*

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        same

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good to me. Think 3 Chelsea will be essential from GW 15 though. Also Spurs fixtures turn good then too.

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Sanchez Mustafi -> Hazard Alonso in 2 weeks. Kun to Kane next week maybe

    4. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nice! Good luck mate

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        GL to you too 🙂

    5. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all

    6. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good as always!

      1. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Özil 😉

  6. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why Aguero could be on the bench as he's not injured, trained yesterday, no UCL game next week and he needs to score to feel more confident so game vs Burnley is perfect for him.

    1. Cornholi0
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Agree. Im sure he will start if he tells Pep he`s not injured!

  7. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Differential - Sturridge

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      you like 1pt for your striker?

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        No Lallana and Wijnaldum not stepping up. Can see:

        Coutinho - Can - Henderson
        Mane - Sturridge - Firmino

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          oh. you may be right

  8. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    A. Capoue Aguero Lukaku
    B. Firmino Costa Defoe

    1. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

    captin one from these 3 and arrange them according to your opinion
    A) Sanchez
    B) coutinho
    C) firmino

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B c a

  10. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Last min panic: (1FT)
    A) Chadli -> 7,4m mid? (who?)
    B) Chadli+Aguero -> Costa + Firmino
    C) Chadli+Aguero -> Hazard + 10,2m attacker (who?)
    D) Chadli+Coleman+Aguero -> Hazard + Costa/Kane+ 4,9 Def
    E) Other
    F) Keep FT, got Amat and Coleman on bench.

    Heaton
    Holebas Alonso Fuchs (Amat Coleman)
    San(C)hez Mane Siggy Chadli (Carrick)
    Agüero Benteke Austin

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      F

    2. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      F

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

      Chadli>Pedro mayb

      1. Thiga
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This. Or Siggy

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

          Got Siggy 🙂

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

        Yeah might do it, only then Im stuck with Benteke, I was thinking to get Costa for him by downgrading Coleman and Chadli->Stanislas or something.

        Will Pedro keep up?

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

          he did 🙂

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

    Likelihood of Burnley v City team news emerging before 11:30? Worth waiting til the last second and risking heavy site traffic or pull the trigger now?

    Looking at Chadli and Kun > Siggy and Ibra

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      As long as you can guarantee not missing the deadline go for it.

      Any chance you will and just act on the info you have now.

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

        Need to see how the day pans out but will leave it as long as I can. Cheers Andy lad

      2. AZERTY
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Which is?
        Kun to play or not?

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

          Looks like 50/50. The papers are saying "major doubt" but they may just be over-egging it. Def wanna keep if he's gonna play

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

      Can't see Aguero not starting tbh

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

      When is team news released before deadline? Practically never. That Liverpool itk tweet the day before only one that was accurate in recent memory

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

        Think it was Walcott we found out was out just before deadline the other week. Clutching at straws I know but those straws are golden.

  12. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Firminio, Couthinho or Ageuro for the armband?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero for me

  13. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is Matt Phillips as captain to risky?

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely but hats off to you if you do "What a player!"

    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There's some good heavy hitter captain choices this week so it does seem risky to go for a WBA away from home.

      It is Hull though...

    4. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      REALLY risky but I could see it working

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

    How would you inprove

    I like kane, siggy, cedric

    Pickford (jak)

    alonso, mcauley, holebas (smith, pieters

    Capoue, coutinho (c), firmino, hazard (allen)

    Aguerro, costa, Lukaku

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero - Lukaku - Allen - Pieters -----> Kane, Austin, Sigurdsson, Cedric

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

        I like that but losing Aguerro dont fancy austin southampton cant score think id rather Anichebe

  15. Cornholi0
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Gundogan
    B) Deeney
    C) Kane

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Has to be C right!

    4. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A or B, leaning towards A

  16. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How do we think Arsenal will lineup today?

    Cech
    Jenk Must Kos Monreal
    Rambo Xhaka
    Wally Ozil Sanch
    Gru

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez and iwobi.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        No gru

    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No Gru 🙂

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

      It's tomorrow.

      Don't think Walcott will play due to family reasons.

  17. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    A. Capoue Aguero Lukaku
    B. Firmino Ibrahimovic Defoe

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B but I'd rather find another way and keep Aguero

    2. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B with Kane, unless you have already

    3. So Troublesome
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B.

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

    GtG?

    Heaton
    VVD Kosc(vc) McAuley
    Hazard Coutinho Firmino(c) Capoue
    Kun Giroud Defoe

    (Pickford, Walker, Kingsley, Allen)

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg

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

        Thanks

    2. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Brilliant. Loving the Gru pick

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

      Yup!

  19. Puyol Self Together
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Playing a draft Fantasy Fooyball:

    Shoukd I trade Aguero for Zlatan and Ozil?

    I also have Sterling and Yaya in my 18-man squad.

    Cheers!!

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

      Yeah, probably worth it to get two good players for one

  20. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Had planned to do Lukaku to Giroud this week and Kun to Kane next week but this Kun knock has confused matters.

    Capoue first sub. Any more transfers are a -4. Stick with those two up front or twist? Don't mind taking hits.

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

      Just do the first move and leave it be.

  21. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What's the better transfer for this week please you lot?

    a) Kaku and Stanislas to Mane (c) and Anichebe
    b) Kaku and Stanislas to Defoe and Siggy

    Cheers!

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

      Keep Stanislas Bournemouth are gonna have a right go at Arsenal tomorrow and he's key for the attack do Lukaku for Giroud if you want a differential in your squad.

    2. ACAB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah keep, I can see Bmouth getting a surprise result tomorow, playing great attacking football & the Arse only need to show a bit of complacency and bishbashbosh!!!! 3-2 to the Cherries

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

      Thanks guys. Just very envious of those that have Mane and Siggy! :/

  22. awgJose
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Start

    A) Pieters (wat)
    B) Alonso (TOT)

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

      B

    2. So Troublesome
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso.

  23. boombaba
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Capoooo or gundog ?

    1. So Troublesome
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Everyone is asking...

  24. So Troublesome
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Zlatan a differential to get back on form today? West Ham's defense is leaky.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I hope so but we have relied on good home games for Ibra before and it hasn't worked out.

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

      (C) for me

      1. So Troublesome
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'm also captaining him.

        1. Ibracadebruyne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          GL to us then! Ibra without a clean goal in EL but still the maestro behind allmost everything they did good. I'll think he scores at home to a leaky Hammers for sure.

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

    I'm heading to the Liverpool/Sunderland match today show yourselves Mane Captainers

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

    What do you think he means by this tweet?

    'Good luck today lads, sure you'll have an easy win'

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Link?

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

        Bit rude asking a fellow mod to supply a link!

    2. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Reads to me as is he is off shopping.

  27. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who's better to get, please pick two!

    A, Costa
    B. Kane
    C. Firmino

  28. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Now I think about if there's going to be so many trolls with Man City lineups before the deadline. I think it's best to make your decision on Aguero now and stick with it. A few weeks ago there was a strong rumour that Kun was benched just before deadline and he started in the end

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd take mist rumours with a pinch of salt as the majority turn out wrong.

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

      Is there a rumour he won't start this week?

  29. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard's surely gonna get a few 'robust' tackles after his stupid remarks about Spurs at the end of last season.

  30. Fuddled FC
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Soo...Play Stones or Vdv this week?

    1. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hard one. VvD

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      VDD

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

      Van Dijk.