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27 November 2016 3552 comments
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Gameweek 13 is now brought to a conclusion with a couple of late Sunday afternoon kick-offs.

Manchester United entertain West Ham United at Old Trafford, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic back in contention after serving a one-match ban.

The big Swede notched twice in his previous league appearance and faces a defence that’s been breached 14 times in six road trips already.

Juan Mata, meanwhile, earned over 52,000 transfers in last week after bagging the opener at home to Arsenal.

Michail Antonio is the Hammers’ top scoring FPL asset, having served up a goal and assist in the last two Gameweeks. The midfielder has already netted against Man City, West Brom and Spurs away from home, though sits just one yellow shy of a single-match ban today.

Southampton and Everton go head-to-head at St Mary’s in the other 4.30 fixture.

The Saints’ defence kept Liverpool at bay last time out and could come under increased FPL interest if they can repel former manager Ronald Koeman’s Toffees.

Romelu Lukaku has netted just once in his last four league outings and suffered a price drop in the previous Gameweek.

With Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool in the next four, the Everton talisman needs a return to form this afternoon to stave off further transfers out.

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Barkley shocker

  2. Rh4ziel
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Barkley close.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      ...to the corner flag

    2. Gnu
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Should have gone to specsavers ...

  3. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Debating Walker to Alonso. Discuss.

    1. squits
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      After next weeks games I would

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This, and only if you have nothing more pressing that needs sorting out.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I have Coutinho and Williams that I want/need to get rid of.

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Do it after next week

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

      Nah. Toby back soon

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        For clean sheets, yes. But Alonso is more a threat going forwards as he is a wing back.

        1. Differentiator
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Walker with a solid defense behind him is just as good from an attacking perspective IMO. Alonso's accuracy is dreadful - tiny bit of concern azpi may replace him if Conte wants to shift Zouma into the CBs

          1. Toure The Route
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Azpi is going nowhere from there
            Man of the match Vs Spurs at centre back.
            Neither is Alonso for now , of course Alonso might be given a rest in a game or so in December since he is still adapting to the league , to give zouma and terry a turn.

    4. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Have both

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I need to get rid of Coutinho and will probably get Sigurdsson. If I do, I could upgrade Williams to Alonso but I also want Cedric who I could bring in for Kone but then I have a lot of value in defence.

  4. Team Cruel
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra wasted header

  5. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Best 8.5m replacement or below for Coutinho?

    1. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sig

      1. Joyce1998
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        siggy, walcott, or pedro I'd say

  6. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What to do whit this front 8? 0.4 ITB
    Hazard, Firmino, Coutinho, Redmond, Allen
    Kun, Lukaku, Deeney

    1. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fair bit of dead wood in there. Cout -> Siggy for now looks like the best option

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Coutinho -> Siggy
      Lukaku -> Kane
      Deeney -> Austin
      Redmond -> Walcott

      1. Saint Channon
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This

      2. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Is first two enough this week?

    3. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
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      Thanks all!

  7. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone out there with a more useless back line? ???????

    Amat Holebas Huth Kingsley Peters

    1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Unlikely

    2. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Rolling with Amat Mustafi Fuchs Nyom Walker myself

    3. twoplustwo
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Need stones and Williams in there for hot s,***

    4. Johnny 8
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch

    5. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      More points than mine this week. Amat, Fuchs, Holebas, Williams, Evans with 2 points

    6. WWW.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pieters, Stones, Friend, Kone, Zuniga
      Haha...ha..*starts crying*

    7. Blue&White85
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mustafi (1), Fuchs (0) Amat (0)

      Bench: Willams & Pieters

      Rubbish

  8. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Gueye shooting. Dreadful.

  9. Coldplay
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I know I'm late, but why does it's called passion when Klopp does it and a disgrace when Mourinho does it? Baffles me

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      They're both disgraceful.

      1. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Evilgrin,,wins
        Grin,,regardless

      2. Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Punish both and I'm good with that. FA is a disgrace is what it is

    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Because Mourinho is an arrogant pillock

      1. Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Doesn't matter. Rules should be implemented on everyone regardless of the 'nice guy' or 'arrogant pillock'

        1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Not saying Klopp should escape punishment, just answering your question about why the two are perceived differently

    3. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pipe down

  10. Team Cruel
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So many gravless people on this page. Like it. Gravless 4 life

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😀

  11. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra easy chance blocked

  12. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra denied

  13. Captain Blanks
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    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Literally every Man Utd cross seems to be aimed at Ibra

    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He is 6'4'' it seems the obvious tactic, football doesn't have to be rocket science sometimes

  14. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham pen denied

  15. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lads I'm not going to have Internet for a while, going hiking with some friends. Would like some thoughts on this:

    Pickford (Grant)
    Alonso Clyne --------- (-------, -------)
    Hazard ------ Firmino Sigurdsson Zaha
    Aguero Costa (Anichebe)

    Which option is better?

    A) Van Dijk, Holebas, Jenkinson, Mane
    B) Mee, Nyom, Amat, Sanchez

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ibra ruining the average once again

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A is more balanced but Sanchez has better fixtures

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Are Clyne and Alonso enough with rotation of the other three?

    3. Johnny 8
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't suppose you can afford A with Ozil instead of Mane for some Arsenal attack coverage?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ozil ain't doing anything though

        1. Johnny 8
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Walcott?

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Is he worth it over Mane?

            1. Johnny 8
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              • 12 Years
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              Would free up some funds for defenders but understand if you're not sure due to wealth of midfield options at Arsenal meaning he could be rotated. I've gone without Hazard as, like you, I have Alonso and Costa and this allows me to fit Sanchez in. So far they've easily covered his output. I find Mane frustrating to own but can be explosive.

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I feel like having a team with a core of Alonso, Clyne, Sanchez, Hazard, Firmino, Aguero and Costa is pretty strong

                1. Johnny 8
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                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Damn right. But can you fit them all in?

                  1. Johnny 8
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                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    And still be happy with your defence?

    4. Business Cat
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Grant is about to be ousted by Butland

      Jenkinson got benched today...stay away

      I'd go Janmaat over Holebas if you're intent on Watford

      Nyom not a bad pick

      Prefer Cedric over VVD, save some pennies

      Try to get Sanchez in the midfield

      1. Business Dog
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        OP - Never trust the advice of a cat

  16. Old Man
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I can see VvD being in demand by the big clubs at the end of the season - I really like him.

    1. twoplustwo
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's improved this year imo

      1. Old Man
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. What I like is that he so fast for such a big unit. Lots of qualities that are highly valued by managers looking for quality defenders. Comfortable on the ball and scores a few goals too.

    2. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He usually has one dodgy moment a game.

      1. Old Man
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Let's hope that he doesn't in this one.

  17. Garfield1001
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How is Lukaku looking?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Isolated.

    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not involved at all

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      invisible

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

      Trying to get involved, but Everton are really poor

    5. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Immortal

  18. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    These double everton guys just need to go from my team. So utterly toothless.

  19. arkom
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Okay today I should know if I change Coutinho or not.. Because price changes. And I bought him maybe 8,2£ and now price is 8.8£ so I will make a huge loss, if I want him back in team later.

    This game (injuries) makes me crazy!!

    I wondered change Coutinho to Siggy or Eriksen.. What to do?

    Other mids are Firmino - Walcott - De Roon - Hazard

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Siggy - nice midfield after that transfer

    2. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have been thinking for the past 24 hours who to change coutinhio for, still no decision made. I bought at 8.0 so need to sell before he drops tonight.

      I would suggest Siggy or Pedro? That's what I am looking at

    3. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sig

      1. arkom
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ty guys! 🙂

  20. MTPockets
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Matic. Assists/points per game well up vs previous seasons on adjusted basis. Thoughts on this continuing as fixtures not bad?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wouldn't want him as a 4th mid.

        1. MTPockets
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Fair - with Coutinho injury need either a quick Gundo fix or hope he's back into team post CL, and just wear price falls.
            Wouldnt be this week anyway as fixtures/not hitworthy.

            1. TorresMagic™
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              Decent chance Gundo returns.

          • Old Man
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            quite nice as a 5th though

            1. TorresMagic™
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              Not great as 7th attacker.

        2. gawa11
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          There's better chelsea options

          1. MTPockets
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Already have costa/haz. Just working through Gundogan out possibilities.

          2. Alan The Llama
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            No reason why it won't continue with Kante behind him.

            1. Old Man
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              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              this

            2. MTPockets
                9 years, 4 months ago

                That's what I think. Watchlisted for now.

          3. gawa11
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Out - cou/luk/kun
            In - firm/kane/costa
            Thoughts?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              9 years, 4 months ago

              Looks like Aguero out for 3 in.

            2. MTPockets
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I wouldn't lose Aguero, but appreciate the net appeal of moves.

            3. JÆKS ⭐
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Hi guys, A or B?

              A) Sanchez Defoe
              B) Eriksen Costa

              1. JÆKS ⭐
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Leaning towards B myself although this would mean no Arsenal

                1. E25
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  What do you have now? Keep Sanchez for next 2 fixtures if you have him

                  1. JÆKS ⭐
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Hazard Siggy Firmino xxx Fletcher
                    Aguero Austin xxx

              2. Team Cruel
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                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                B

              3. Here's Tom with the We…
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I take it you have Haz then?

                I'd go A personally

            4. Nanoelektronicar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
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              Walcott or Eriksen as Coutinho replacement?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Walcott

              2. Le _ Professeur
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Depends on if you have either Kane or Sanchez

                1. Nanoelektronicar
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                  • 11 Years
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                  Neither

            5. La Roja
              • 14 Years
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              A) Sanchez Austin
              B) Kane Siggy

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A

                1. La Roja
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Ok I'm doing it now. Thanks for taking responsibility

                  1. Epic Fail
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    😀

              2. Joyce1998
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A

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

                A long term, B short term

              4. BB-8
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A

              5. Rh4ziel
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                A) for me, im not yet impressed with Kane.

            6. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Can afford any midfield player to re4place Cout(Already have Firm, Sanchez and Haz)-thoughts? De Bruyne or Sig seem favs although next fixtures not great.

              If I go Sigs can afford Defoe to Kane after next week.

              1. Sims
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Eriksen or alli

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

                Get Siggy in, he may rise once more, prepare for a 2 pointer and carry on next week! Kane in is a good shout

            7. seanie3
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              how does lukaku look, has he missed chances or none created for him

              1. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                The latter

              2. the axolotl
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                not really involved

            8. GreenArrows
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I have a midfield of Sanchez, Hazard, Coutinhio, Stanislas, Allen

              -8 for Cout to Pedro and Stanislas to Siggy? Will not own any Liverpool though

              1. GreenArrows
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Sorry, -4

                1. Ha.
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  No point taking a -4 for Siggy this week

                  1. GreenArrows
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    So just Cout to Pedro? Or even a swap for Firmino?

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

                Can you just get Firminho?

                1. GreenArrows
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I can

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

                    I think you have your answer. He'll be the main man now. No hits needed, Siggy has a toughy, and you gain 4 points!

            9. Give The Todd Some Love
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Hazard is going to be difficult to get in, not many striker options to downgrade Lukaku to

            10. Chicken-Mandy
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              After my free fall down the rankings it's time to get rid of some deadwood.

              Coutinho Shaqiri and Deeney to Siggy, Walcott and Austin (-8)
              What are your thoughts

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Leave the Shaqiri transfer until next week

              2. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
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                Big improvement.

            11. dhamphiir
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Is Walcott decent replacement for Coutinho for FT?

              My rest front 7 player
              Hazard, Firmino, Sigurdsson, Fletcher
              Aguero, Kane, Austin

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Yes