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27 November 2016 1014 comments
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Sunday treats Fantasy managers to four matches as Watford and Stoke get matters underway in the midday kick-off at Vicarage Road.

We have high hopes for the Hornets wing-backs Jose Holebas and Daryl Janmaat, with the duo earning a spot in our Scout Picks and Spot the Differential articles respectively for Gameweek 13.

Etienne Capoue, meanwhile, has the chance to show just why he was last week’s second most transferred in player, with the Frenchman netting for the fifth time this term in a 2-1 win over Leicester.

Stoke roll up without the suspended Joe Allen after the Welshman collected a fifth caution of the campaign last time out.

Those holding the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Xherdan Shaqiri will be hoping for an upturn in form ahead of next week’s home clash with Burnley. With the fixtures set to turn against the Potters from Gameweek 15 onwards, many will be already planning an escape route.

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  1. okan58
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A: Stones out McAuley in.
    B: Coutinho out Firmino in.
    C: Sterling out Pedro in.

    2 of them please.

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Last two

  2. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A Holebas red wouldn't be a surprise today.

    1. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He is walking the tightrope now. Should have gone already when booting the ball away.

      The pen decision was correct though, wasn't a penalty but wasn't a dive either.

      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        true. hothead liability. booting the ball away like that was incredibly stupid

  3. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Dodgy assists down to a deflection or whatever are one thing and FPL can justify what they see fit. But awarding the assist to the wrong player and mistaken identity and then not changing it is pretty shocking to be honest. Swansea fifth goal yesterday still not sorted.

    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      @Mark, fix this!

    2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What happened there?

      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        They gave assist to Taylor (no.3) when Fernandez (no. 33) got the assist. Taylor wasn't within 50yards

    3. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It makes no odds to me, not highly owned players or anything but damages the integrity of the game I think.

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Damages the integrity of the game

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who is in contention for the 5th goal?

    5. MikeDuff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Isn't there a rule where if it's not sorted at the end of the game day then it stands regardless?

      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yes but thats my point. If it is so clearly wrong then it should still be changed.

    6. Mark-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      My grandchildren could tell that assist was from Federico Fernandez and not Taylor

      Gees

  4. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So why did Britos get booked 20 seconds after the challenge?

  5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just went with the FFS and did Coutinho -> Sigurðsson.

    It felt good. Team looks a little unbalanced now.

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I wasn't tempted but I think I need firmino instead

      1. MTPockets
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Same but also want more news on F first.

  6. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    F1 Abu Dhabi finally grand prix about to get under way i will have to watch the rest of the Watford Stoke game later

    Come on Rosberg

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Agree

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Watching a load of Sunday drivers driving in circles?

  7. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I'd like a Watford goal not scored by Deeney or Capoue please.

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Granville like this!

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not great for a man in need of a clean sheet.

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ox could be rb

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I don't think Bournemouth are bad enough for that personally.

  8. Paramaribo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Got bottomed on last page. In brief - would you do Lukaku -> Ibra if you have bought Lukaku at 9.0, or you would keep Lukaku?

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You got replies on last page. And your Midfield DOES suck 😛

      1. Paramaribo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        So you would keep Lukaku and upgrade Redmond instead?

    2. Paramaribo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The rest of my team:
      Foster Pickford
      Alonso Walker Williams Pieters Amat
      Hazard Coutinho Redmond Gundogan De Roon
      Aguero Kane

      1. THE Wild Rover
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Where does the money for the 'upgrade' come from?

        1. Paramaribo
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          from the bank - my TV is almost 105

          1. THE Wild Rover
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Personally I'd do Lukaku to someone like Austin or Defoe and upgrade Gundogan

            1. Paramaribo
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              The thing is that I feel I need Man Utd coverage and that should be Mata in this case. I am not sure how nailed Mata is.

              1. THE Wild Rover
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Good pick imo

                1. Paramaribo
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Thanks

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You got #Rovered!!!

      😀

    4. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't get Ibra in, but I offloaded Lukaku last week having bought him for 9.

  9. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Do we sometimes overestimate defenders' attacking threat when it comes to defensive dilemmas?

    I played Holebas over Pieters, attacking threat swayed it ... Doesn't look so good 🙁

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You must have considered Holebas a greater CS chance too?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It was quite 50/50 in that aspect tbh, Stoke are the better team though (easy to say in hindsight ...)

      2. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This too. Holebas got 2 CS in his last two.

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Emm..conceded 6 in his last game and a YC

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters is still Pieters.

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yeah defenders only score 3 out of 38 games mostly and they are the good ones. Its nice when they get a 15 pointer but rare. If you have 3 defenders who are good at scoring it's probably better to play the attacking defenders

    4. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      home side etc. i did same, think i'd always do same

    5. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Still think att threat is the way to go.

  10. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is Allen banned for the Burnley game?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 8 months ago

      no

  11. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mane, Eriksen or Pedro for Cout? Have Sanchez Firmino Siggy Allen also.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      PED

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pedro, especially if you don't have Haz.

  12. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Alli as a replacement for Coutinho? Great fixtures in 3 of next 4 games and capable of big returns. Maybe not on best form so it's a slight gamble.

    1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      More tempted by Eriksen, more nailed and set pieces.

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        In truth, I don't feel either has played well this season. In my opinion, Alli is a slightly bigger goal threat.

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Me, seems to be the one that runs into box when Kane moves
      Stats , form all down , but he's had injuries

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This is my thoughts. I think he's still a big goal threat and wouldn't be surprised if he scored well in the next four weeks.

    3. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It's a risk but definitely not a bad one to take.

      Could massively pay off but could flop...

  13. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Holebas down again :S

  14. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jeez, Arnie assist so close

  15. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pick two of Walcott/Snoddy/Siggy?
    (3rd and 4th mid) from GW15 through the festive period.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Walcott, Siggy

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Walcott & Siggy

  16. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pickford, holebas, alonso, Fuchs.

    4 miserable points. Wtf is wrong with defenders this season??

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Think long term, Jack.

  17. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lolebas

  18. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I'm making #Rovered a thing.

    Any time W.R. puts amateur FPL managers (like me) in their place, post a comment:

    You got #Rovered!

    😀

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus

      1. THE Wild Rover
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This 😀

  19. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A Grant CS would be nice.

    15 points from my defenders already

    Finally a good gameweek for once!

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice!

  20. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any news on Ozil? Is he back after missing out on the game at Old Trafford?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hehe +1

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Are you getting Aguero back, B.F.?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nah, sticking to my guns

  21. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What do I do with this team for FT?

    A) Williams out for Jenkinson?
    B) Gundogan out for Milner or Philips?
    C) Lukaku out for Giroud or Kane?
    D) Save

    Foster, Pickford
    Cedrick, Williams, Evans, Amat, Friend
    Walcott, Firmino, Hazard, Gundogan, DeRoon
    Aguero, Costa, Lukaku

    1.2 in the bank

  22. Steevo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A) Sanchez + Austin
    B) Walcott + Kane

    Currently on A. Exact money for B.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

  23. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just Austin to play today and already falling behind in my friends league. This is crisis. I could need some help on how to go forward with this team

    Heaton/Jaku

    Alonso/Lovren/Pieters/Fuchs/Amat

    Hazard/Firmino/Sigurdsson/Gundogan/De roon

    Aguero/Kane/Austin

    Ive got 0 ft and 1.7 ITB.

    MY plan is to take a hit and take cedric in for fuchs. Then wait until city have played city and getting in ibra and alli/eriksen for aguero/gundogan. Then again switching Alli to øzil in the end of december.

    What to do ? I really want to get rid of gundogan and fuchs but cant see any interesting player right now. And I am not sure if it is worth hitting them both off ?

  24. Scab
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I see a lot of Pedro but no love for Moses?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Winger vs wingback. Easy choice

    2. THE Wild Rover
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Could be a good shout, I guess people have been burned by him before

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who's most nailed of the two?

      1. Scab
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        neither tbh

    4. MTPockets
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Or matic

  25. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino's calf injury is not serious and there will be scan on Coutinho's ankle

    1. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Scan will be taken today

  26. THE Wild Rover
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hope wally starts, Holebas first sub

  27. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Think Ville Rönkä went Coutinho > Siggy last night

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yeah he did. looks like he just gets rid of injuries as quick as possible

    2. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Any link to the team?

  28. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pickford
    Clyne Vertonghen Evans Pieters
    Firmino Coutinho Arnoutavic
    Kane Giroud Aguero

    Heaton Gundogan Capoue Amat

    1 FT & 0.5 ITB

    What tfr should I make this week?

    1. weaver93
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud - doesnt start

      Gundogan - rotated

      Gundogan - Walcott/Pedro

      Giroud/ Austin

  29. How I met your Mata
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jenko dropped?

    1. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      2 minutes to lineups.