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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. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal happens the same thing every year ...They learn the difficult opponent in champions league they dissapointed and starting to loose.Wenger also must leave.The same thing every year.1-1 with Everton -Theo and Alex out- Iwobi and Giroud in...why giroud didnt catch a header again like Man Utd?so unlucky...

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Thought Arsenal played well today. Everton just wanted it more. It happens in football.

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

        It will be intresting to see how arsenal play v man city.

        Both tippy tappy, tippy tappy and some more unnecessary tippy tappy teams.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yep. Always looking for the perfect goal.

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

            It will be in stark contrast to the leicester v man city game for sure!

            I often wonder that if Arsenal were a bit more direct (in the final third at least) with all the pace they have would they have won more?

  2. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ake. What are you playing at. You are bench fodder

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

    ake baps nice!!

  4. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    2FT:
    a) Holebas to Jones
    b) Walcott Mane to Sanchez Zaha

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

      Aren't you worried about Smalling back soon?

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

        No, but Rojo should be

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

      I sold Rojo last week. Bailly back then Smalling. 2 CBs that aren't Jones

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

        Bailly off to AFCON soon, makes sense to me it will be Smalling and Jones

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

    Just know that the one time I want Pep to rotate, he'll retain the same 11

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      This

    2. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Long term you'd prefer your players being nailed though than bench points

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

    Anyone know if Friend's due back this weekend?

    Need a sub 4.5 def to enable Walcott > Eriksen

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      get ake

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

        He nailed then?

        Plus 'boro fixtures look a lot better

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          looks nailed to me and saves cash

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

    If Pep doesn't mess around with a false 9, Iheanacho can run riot at the weekend.

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

      Agreed, an exciting player to own

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

        Just checked with you agreeing with me most of the time. We have very similar teams:

        Me: Mane, Walker, Brunt
        You: Eriksen, Toby, Pieters

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sweaty balls time for some.

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

        haha

  8. Stevecat
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you swap Walcott for? Son or siggy?

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

      Siggy. Son is a rotation risk not to mention Siggy is a better pick anyway.

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

      Siggy, the Son doesn't always shine

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

      Siggy

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

    now that Williams scored a goal do you think his price wont drop today ?

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      plenty just buy scorers so doubt he drops

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

    Any real hope that lovern doesn't show tomorrow.Would like my ake points.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You're in luck.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Source ?

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

        Really!thought klopp said he expects him to play.

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Klavan according to Twitter.

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

            That would be delightful.

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Certainly would, for all concerned 😆

          2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers Berbs .

          3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Is this the itk source ?

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Nah, some guy who watches training over the fence. Used to be called Melwood Mooza or something.

              1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                That's slightly reassuring hopefully that big fence they put up means he is talking sh*te 😉 .

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

                Cheers BF.

    2. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ha ha, me too, would like Coleman's 8 off my bench if Lovren don't show.

  11. Assisting the assister
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So Williams to Ake?

    Frees up some cash anyway

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

    Can someone help me get Sanchez in please. I don't mind taking a hit.

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

    Heaton / McAuley / DeRoon / Friend

    One option is Erikson to Sanchez and Heaton to Manonne (-4)

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

      Do you only need 0.3?
      Pieters > Amat

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

      .3 off Eriksen to Sanchez

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

      Wait a gw with Eriksen BUR(H) > Sanchez MCI(A)

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

        Price rises are forcing my hand

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

    Bournemouth defenders are great fun to own. Get on board.

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

      Might sell Evans for one if I have a spare transfer but I doubt it

    2. Cruz88
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      True that. Owned Cook for a while now and I still think he's going under the radar of most in my minileagues

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

      Totally agree! Have had Smith since GW4 and have reaped the rewards almost every home game.

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

        Nice and to think I was happy with two weeks of Francis!

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

      Disappointed with only 6 off Daniels this week 😉

    5. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wilson injury news makes daniels stock rise big

  14. Super Frank
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    4th Midfielder - 0.7 ITB & 1 FT
    A) Capoue 4.7 > Phillips 5.4
    B) Allen 5 > Zaha 5.6
    C) Save

    1. Cruz88
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe save? Both good options but neither Phillips or Zaha have great immediate fixtures

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

    Looking to get rid of Lovren - is Phil Jones a good move?

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

      I was looking at doing this, but such a boring transfer. Save

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

    Firmino to Payet or Siggy now? Want to avoid price drops

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

      Should have done payet before 6.45 pm.

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

        Would've been for a hit, want to do it for free for next gw (Hull)

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

          Yeah I thought so.I wouldn't get rid of firmino until you see what he does tomorrow night.He could get a couple of goals and then you'd be sorry you shipped him.for the sake of 0.1 I'd wait.

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

      Keep Firmino.

  17. Z
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso Brunt Cedric
    Hazard Sanchez Eriksen Siggy
    Kane Costa Nacho

    Pick deRoon Amat Cameron

    0.4ITB, 1 FT
    ----------------------

    Cameron >
    A. Smith
    B. Aké
    C. Jones

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

      I like A, but B seems to be the latest trend

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

    Last year I remember I got Ake in when he played for Watford. The week I got him & played him he scored a goal, got a cs & bonus. I've always liked him & he's a great fantasy player.

  19. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    williams third sub for me and been trying to find a window to sell. everton still look shaky at back and a late winner alters nothing long term he was a safe but ultimately poor pick

  20. Assisting the assister
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Actually I think it's Williams to Jones rather than Ake. Man U fixtures tip it

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

      Not nailed.

    2. Assisting the assister
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good point....ok stick to plan A

  21. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Williams on my bench.

    Chances of Amat and Cedric not starting anyone?

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

      10%

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

      low

  22. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A) firmino + nacho
    B) lallana + defoe
    C) mane + vokes

    Other 6 : haz sanchez siggy phillips costa kane

  23. nikornla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best 5.6 mid?

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

      Zaha or Phillips.

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

        yeah, those are my top picks, can't decide tho...

  24. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    if poor wilson is badly hurt again daniels is right on radar

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

      Why? He takes penalties whether Wilson injured or not

  25. :
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Roberto Firmino. Zero returns for four weeks, woeful at the weekend, being sold like there's no tomorrow, dropping tonight, playing Middlesbrough next who are excelling themselves at the back (16th place overall but are ranked the 5th best defence).

    I think the Fantasy Gods will be planning on having a little chuckle tomorrow.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It'd be awesome if he returned some points tomorrow.

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

      I hope so - I have kept him.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      williams is enough of a joke this week

    4. Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      18pter incoming

  26. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ronald Koeman: It's the 3rd time in a row I've beaten Arsenal at home and 3 times it was the referee's fault. I'm sorry Arsenal but we won.

  27. Sol
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Walker not starting ?

    1. boc610
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      3%

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

        So there is a Chance 😀

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        4% in some papers

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very good chance.

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

        you benched him ?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          No. Don't have him. It be either tomorrow or burnley. He played last last wed, last sun ..not sure he will play tomorrow

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

    On the night Boruc finally got me a clean sheet... I've just transferred him out! (For Forster - better fixtures). Sorry Artur. It's a cruel game.

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

    Thank God my bench is so rubbish this week, arise Sir Ashley

    #aboutbloodytime

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

    A. Zeiler to pickford
    B. Smith to ake

    A. Gives me 0.2 itb to upgrade capoue to can
    B. Gives me 0, 4 itb 0.2 upgrade capoue to can balance 0.2

    Plsss suggest 2ft 0.9 itb right now

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

      0.0 itb right now