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13 December 2016 3630 comments
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The December schedule now picks up pace as Tuesday evening treats Fantasy managers to the first two matches of Gameweek 16.

All eyes will be on Alexis Sanchez as Arsenal make their way to Goodison.

The Chilean has already delivered 10+ points hauls on four occasions away from the Emirates and faces a defence that’s managed a single clean sheet in 11.

Both Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil were in the goals at home to Stoke and Saturday and have the chance to stake a claim as a double-up option alongside their more explosive team-mate.

For the Toffees, Romelu Lukaku returned to form with a brace away to Watford last weekend and looks the man most likely to break down a Gunners rearguard that’s kept out their opponents in only one of the last eight Gameweeks.

Bournemouth entertain a resurgent Leicester in the other 7.45pm kick-off.

Fantasy interest in Jamie Vardy is on the rise after his stunning hat-trick at home to Man City ended a 10-Gameweek goalless drought.

If Claudio Ranieri’s men can take advantage of a Cherries defence that’s conceded three times in each of the last three Gameweeks, more investment could come their way ahead of some decent upcoming fixtures.

The home side will be buoyed by the numbers too, though.

Having conceded 18 times in seven road trips, Leicester’s defence has been anything but resilient – only Crystal Palace (19) have shipped more away goals.

Callum Wilson drops to the bench despite netting against Arsenal and Liverpool over the last three Gameweeks. Steve Cook, Nathan Ake and Charlie Daniels boast plenty of goal threat from the back, though – all three have netted twice already this season.

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  1. mr. inconspicuous
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric or Martina, who is more nailed?

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

      Former

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric more nailed. Martina will play if Cedric needs a rest (e.g this weekend just gone)

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

    Well. That really couldn't have gone much better from my perspective. ML leader has Kosc, other rival doesn't have Sanch. I have Sanch and also Ake for a differential. Happy happy joy joy. Ok Theo couldve went better but not greedy.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Catching me 🙁
      Good stuff.

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

        I'm starting to get better results. Good that you won't get too far. Cheers!

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

    At least Wally to Alli won't cost me too much.

  4. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Amat to Ake
    A Yes
    B No

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No. You probably need both tbh as defenders 4 and 5

      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        +1

  5. KING_ZLATAN
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Kosc ? Owned him for close to 10 weeks .. but multiple blanks/no CS ..

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Time to go

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

        That time was long ago

        Now it's time to keep

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

      Keep for Christmas period

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

      Still a solid defender. Unless considering Toby or Alonso hold

    4. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I would get rid, too expensive for little return.

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

      Got him in for his 15 point haul then 1 pointers since. Don't know what to do really

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

        Same .. what's holding me from selling him are the fixtures after MCI game

    6. mir
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Posted something similar earlier. Thinking can't get rid with those fixtures. Thinking Jones/ Valencia.

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

        Yes am most probably heading into the plum arsenal fixtures with him .. but it's just frustrating to see arsenal concede the odd goal every time

    7. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      That is what I am thinking although I did have him for his 15 point haul.

      The only problem is who do you replace him with ?

      I already have used up my chelsea quota and have walker.

      I was thinking about getting Valencia/united player for Koscielny as I think Jose has rediscovered his defensive self and the fixtures are nice/

      1. mir
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yep. I currently have Kos, Alonso and Vert so if he went it'll before Man Utd. Right now I'm thinking keep and bench v City. If no cleansheet or goal in two games after he goes for Valencia / Jones.

        1. mir
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          * it'll be for

          1. mir
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Think Sims has it spot on. Time to get rid was weeks ago, time now is to keep.

  6. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the best Lovren replacement up to 5.3m?

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

      Cedric maybe. Apparently just rested last game

      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Considering him.

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

      Maybe Daniels

  7. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Should I keep Holebas or sell him for?
    A. Ake
    B. Borough defender

    1. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A for me

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

      Keep

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

      Keep. Decent fixs.

    4. Dedalus1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Keep

  8. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Well that was fun, stuck in motorway traffic jam for 2 hours and missed whole of game

  9. simvik91
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why is Alderweireld on the Watchlist and not Walker/Rose, who's cheaper and attacking fullbacks?

    1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alda more nailed

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You haven't seen Alderweireld.

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

      Probably assuming they'll be rotated for a game over the busy period.

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Because they are rotation risks Toby is not. He also has attacking threat. If you have the cash go Toby he is the safe option.

  10. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How would you bench next GW?
    A: Allen
    B: Nacho
    C: Walcott (have Sanchez if that makes a difference) 🙂
    Cheers

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

      Nacho

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

      A

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

      Allen but let's wait what this gw brings...

      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers fellas

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

    Which FT?

    A) Williams to Alonso
    B) Walcott to Eriksen

    1. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

  12. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Firmino and take his price drop? Can't see any suitable replacement for within 8.8 (Have Eriksen)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Take the drop. No Jags next game.

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

        Thanks TM

    2. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe out for Siggy

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

        Siggy plays Boro's defense
        He's my gw18 plan

  13. John wick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Smith to ake...or should I hold on to smith because with the new formation he plays more attacking

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hold Smith IMO.

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

    Most important question of the week...

    Is Austin dropping tonight? And which 7.0 to replace him.

    Many thanks

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

      Imo that's your call. Not a standout option so go for who you like.

    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Origi

  15. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any rage transfers?

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino > Eriksen

      And Firmino hasn't played yet.

    2. jamie1972
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Walcott to Alli

      Hovering over the button

    3. Babit1967
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kosc to Ake to free up 2 million to upgrade midfield.

  16. justmatt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Been at the Blues v Ipswich match, only seen scores. How'd Sanchez do? Arsenal play well and miss chances or Everton out perform them?

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

      Thought it was a fairly even game. Everton deserved 3 pts but Arsenal certainly had chances to win

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

        Cheers Demi. Do you know if Sanchez was involved much other than his goal?

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

          He didn't look too dangerous at all, and goal was lucky. Think on the whole, Everton dealt with him well.

  17. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Proud Boruc and Ake owner here

    😎

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

      You play them?

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yup

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

      Noice!

  18. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Amat to Coleman worth a hit?

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

      Only if it allows you to get tonight's points, otherwise no

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

        Hmm don't think that's possible? Or is it? Do we need to have sufficient funds to get points from already played games?

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

      Only if you can get his tonight goal for that.

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

        See above how do I get them?

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

    Guess who got rid of Williams > Alonso for a FT 🙂

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

      Doing it today, Williams won't score often

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

      Ville Ronka?

  20. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    As I have nothing else pressing shall I do a bore FT;

    MWilson > Ake?

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wait until tomorrow's games are over

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  21. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I'm going to have to do Hazard to Sanchez or I'll be priced out at this rate. Already have Costa and Alonso. Thoughts

    1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Both are Essential

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

        Agree but with a lesser word... both are... recommended 😉

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

      I don't think you need Hazard if you have Costa and Alonso, I'd want both though. Any other way to get him in?

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I could go Erikson -> Sanchez and McAuley to Ake (-4) or Heaton to Mannone (-4).

        Team would be

        Pickford
        Alonso / Cedric / Pieters
        Sanchez / Hazard / Sigurðsson / Snodgrass
        Kane / Costa / Defoe

        Mannone / McAuley (Ake) / DeRoon / Friend

  22. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Toby or Alonso

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso.

      Season keeper.

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

      Alonso

  23. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Capoue for Son or Lallana?

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

    Leicester are so bipolar. I think I should play Pieters gw17 as they have Leicester at home.
    My defense gw17
    Alonso, Holebas , Pieters (Cedric, Amat)

    Would you bring in Ake for any of these.

    Thanks.

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  25. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Long aul wait til 2moro evening lads.
    What shall we talk about?

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No right now I want to read 20 rmt asking about Coleman hits

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      favorite fantasy football picks circa 1995.

      I will start Paul Rideout great value always enabled you to get other players.

      Oh and Irwin was always a shoe in at full back on pens.

      Had to get permission from the bill payer to dial any transfers in on the touch tone phone (was fairly pricey!)

      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Julian dicks on pens

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          haha yeah some technique...just hammered it.

  26. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Williams. I always had faith in you..... now fck off

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      lol

    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

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

      He is trying his best, you are so harsh...

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

      Lool

  27. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    baps?

  28. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ake on bench 🙁

  29. Morgs
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Snodgrass and Defoe > Sanchez and Carroll/Llorente

    -4

    1) Yes
    Or
    2) Wait until tomorrow to decide at which point I can afford Carroll but not Llorente

    One concern is im dropping two penalty takers for two non penalty takers or is this less important than getting Sanchez?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ask yourself is Snodgrass and Defoe likely to score more points then Sanchez and Carroll/Llorente

      I would say it is fairly close (depends if you have other captain choices).

      I would also wait and go for b

  30. mcbain
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Pick, Heaton

    kingsley, ake, holebas, mcauley, gibson

    siggy, sanchez, allen, hazard, firm

    defoe, kane, costa

    No money itb and 2ft...

    Firm to drop tonight and blanked in last 4 - who should bring in? I'm tempted to cash in defoe for diomande, bad idea? Then next week upgrade def and maybe Allen.

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Firm > Eriksen maybe