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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. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Third most points out of all forwards, very cheap, fixture proof (scored against Man C, Soton and Arsenal etc.) and Watford coming up after Chelsea. Don't understand the Defoe sellers.

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't be selling him if I had him. Would probably have got him instead of Iheanacho if I hadn't been just short of funds. Great option.

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

      Needed the spot for Kane.

    3. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He's been great

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

    Bowie 2016 RIP

    The year of his last breath nears the end and it makes me sad 🙁

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, I read a tweet the other night that said, "Bowie was alive this year. Say it while you still can".

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

        Class billy... Ta

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

      So so many well known and admired people have died this year. Mare than any other it seems. Will always love Bowie.

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

        Time fades all good people I'm afraid....what a bitch.

    3. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I was watching Extras over the weekend and he was in an episode, absolutely hilarious. I'm sure you've seen if you're a Bowie fan but if you haven't check it out.

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

        Yeah that's class. So deadpan it makes Ricky gervais look flat!

  3. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What's been the average scores around here tonight?

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

      irrelevant

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Okay, thanks.

        1. O Fenomeno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          7

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

            6

    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i have 13 , francis and sanchez

    3. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      7 here

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

      7

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

    No Sanchez is killing me!

    Wally and Carroll > Sanchez and Anichebe? I need to do it tonight, in order to afford it

    1. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends whether you've got a decent 5th mid - wouldn't want to have to play Anichibe every week

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

        Got Allen haha

        1. Robben Mee Blind
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Tough one. Think I'd risk it for Alexis though

  5. pjanns
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just did:
    Özil + Fer --> Sanchez + De Roon.

    Couldnt miss out on Sanchez anymore.

    1. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Fer enough

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

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Lovren Cedric Brunt Love
    Sanchez Hazard Payet Siggy Zaha
    Kane Defoe Origi

    1FT 0.4ITB

    Should I:
    A. Jones in for Lovren
    B. Holebas in for Lovren
    C. Save FT
    D. Any other suggestions?

    1. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

    Help lads
    I bought firmino for 8.4 and is 8.6 now in my team.with his drop tonight will I lose 0.1 ?he's going from 8.8 to 8.7.cheers

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

      yes

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

      yes

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

      Don't think you'll lose 0.1. Will only lose 0.1 if he drops to 8.6.

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Wrong

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

          My bad.

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

        8.4 to 8.8 is 0.4 divide by 2 is 0.2 if drops to 0.3 only 0.1 profit

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

      Yes. He will be 8.5 for you

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

      Divide increase from pp to cp by 2, round down

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

    Well done to those who kept Fuchs in for his haul tonight

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Some savvy managers around here

    2. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There can't be many, surely

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

    I poo-pooed someone's suggestion to get Jones in as Smalling nearly back but didn't realise Bailly will be gone for AFCON.

    I have exact enough to do Kone>Jones today and would make strong def with Alonso Walker and Holebas/Amat back up

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

      Rotation risk for me.

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

        with who?

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

    GTG for next GW??

    Pickford (WAT)
    Vertonghen (BUR) Barragan (SWA) Francis (SOT)
    Can (EVE) Lallana (EVE) Siggy (MID) Hazard (CRY) Capoue (SUN)
    Costa (CRY) Kane (BUR)

    SUBS:
    Karius (EVE) Holebas (SUN) Koscielny (MCI) Austin (BOU)

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      austin is out for like 3 months, karius is a waste and kosc too expensive. can is injured too

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

        Erm, but I was asking about starting 11.. you've commented on my subs who arent starting for reasons you mentioned
        Can is supposed to be back for Everton game

        1. O Fenomeno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          😀

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for tomorrow, is it that hard?

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

        yes, yes it is

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Money itb? How many FTs?

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

      I'd play Holebas rather than Capoue.

    4. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Transfers already made?

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

    The fantasy football YouTube that mark and AC jimbo were on is gone!!! What happened?

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

    Best replacement for Williams? (if Lovren is ok)

    a) Jones
    b) Valencia
    c) Aké / Daniels (is he on pens if Wilson is injured?)
    d) Soton def
    e) Brunt/McAuley
    f) Baines?

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

      B

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

        is he going to get any attacking points though, hasnt so far has he?

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

        this

    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      b , will have a games rest and attacking potential through the roof

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

        is it through the roof though. i havent watched much Manu this season - does Valencia get many balls in?

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

      Janmaat

  13. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Payet with his run ?

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      was hoping couldnt afford him by 0.1 got antonio instead

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Many

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

      Run is great, West Ham form is far from it

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He's a top 10 player in the EPL. Doesn't matter how badly WH have been, he's in form and he'll be involved in plenty more goals this season. Timing is everything in this game -- if there was ever a time to buy him, it's now.

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

          WH form does matter to an extent but I agree he'll be involved in most good things they do as a team

          Would want to see a bit more from him first personally

          1. ducksfly2gether
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            1 Goal & 2 Assists in last 3 games. Caroll coming back means he has a nice head to target. On all free kicks and corners. Not sure what else you need to see, but up to you...

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

      I was until I saw his stats.

  14. Lrf
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Forgot the deadline, but fpl is random and williams got me 11 points! The Sanchez cpt over Kane got me scared though..

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

    Which of these 3 defenders would you get rid of??
    A) smith 4.7
    B) amat 4.0
    C) Nyom? 4.3

    And for whom?
    0.7 itb

    Wouldnt be able to afford spurs def tho.

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

      Already have alonso, holebas

    2. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      just keep.

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

      Wouldnt waste a transfer on selling any IMO

    4. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      id keep em theyre pretty good

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C > Cedric

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

        Yeah wasn't planning selling tonight and maybe not at all.
        Prob save ft. Havnt said that in a while.

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Nyom have 3 tough in the next 5 and then he is off to AFCON. Best option to ship imo.

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

      Smith to Ake.

      You would have £1.1m then to upgrade an attacking player.

  16. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Captain points (before x2) this season:
    9, 13, 2, 12, 2, 2, 1, -1, 3, 13, 6, 2, 2, 13, 3.
    Average:
    5.4

    Killing me.

  17. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric > Jones tonight?

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

      Yeah I would

      I'm doing Cedric or clyne to jones

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

      Tempting, isn't it?

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Why are you selling Cedric?

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

    Worth waiting until tomorrow to bring in a player playing tomorrow if it means losing out on .1

    My TV is good but might need that .1

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

      Question mark intended after first part

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes wait. Definitely wait unless you can't do the transfer because of the 0.1. A lot can happen tomorrow during 8! games.

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

        Thanks

  19. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts??

    Pickford
    Koscielny / Lovren / Walker
    Sanchez / Siggy / Hazard / Firmino
    Kane / Anichebe / Costa

    Bench: Jaku, Amat, Kelly, Barry

    Need to downgrade Koscielny to be able to get payet for Firmino

    Any other suggestions only have 0.1 itb

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      firmino is the least of your worries. but you need to get rid of kosc / lovren and . but you can do firmino to antonio

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

      kosc > Jones? Or Aké

    3. ducksfly2gether
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Watch Mata tomorrow. You could do Firmino and Lovren --> Mata & Alonso

  20. Gustavo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Friend's situation? Some nice fixtures ahead

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      coming off injury . gibson if you can afford>

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

      Not injured. Just needs to get match fit.

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

        Would you get Gibson or Jones over him? Friend's price very appealing since he's nailed when fit, right? 😮

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

    Clyne or Cedric for the foreseeable future ?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm selling Clyne as soon as possible.

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

    Kone>P.Jones tonight FT before price changes or can't afford. Happy with rest of team for now

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

      Yep

  23. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    0.5m in the bank, happy with my team and don't see anyone else I need to transfer out immediately, so should I transfer in Ake for Kingsley with my FT or nah?

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

      Yeah. You'll need a full bench over Xmas

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

    Very quiet here tonight.
    What's going on?

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

      Your here that's why

      1. O Fenomeno
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        What's a here?

    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      arsenal fans are asleep

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

      School in the morning for most.

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

        I have to wake up in 6 and a half hours, but I never go to sleep until 1 am.

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Boo!

    5. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on a strike until Williams given that own goal.

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

    So was Bellerin theory for wally derailed before it even set off tonight?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Theo was shocking, expect him benched next game.

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

        Can't say I'm surprised although it's a real shame, my favourite ever Fpl player.

    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      that burger looks so good tbh

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

        Double or triple bacon, that's the question?

  26. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just downloaded iOS 10.2

    Hey Siri and all that

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

      Alright roj...what goes buddy...

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Surviving. Yourself?

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

          Drinking irish whiskey and wishing I didn't work in a DIY store....there's only so many Christmas lights I can sell 🙂

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

      same, seems pretty good.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      How's the TV app?

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Not living in US

  27. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What's this all about then?...Make s a team for this week and fills it with players who played tonight and triple (c) Sanchez so he can be GWR 1

    Why would anybody want to do that?

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

        should have used BB too, fool.

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Only 1 chip per GW

        2. O Fenomeno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Only one trick card allowed in a GW

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      its fun . now youre talking about him not vice versa

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

      To get GWR1

    3. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      For the fun of being number 1, even just for 24 hours.

    4. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      For this

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

      Tried it myself this week and got s gameweek rank of 3. Would have been a laugh.

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

      I can relate to this more than the others who tried the same and got worse GW ranks. But only just.

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

    Firmino and Son > Sanchez and Antonio for free?

    1. O Fenomeno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You don't want to see how 3/4 of that move plays tomorrow?

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

        I know but price changes...I suppose I can still afford it tomorrow, but only just.

        1. O Fenomeno
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I'd definitely wait, they look good now but if Firminio gets a goal he's a player I'm keeping. You just want to get Sanchez in I take it

  29. MisterMaster
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Getting sick of the look of cech in my team would you ship him out or wait , surely a cs is due with upcoming fixtures?

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

      Possibly with the fixtures, would look at Courtois/Lloris long term though. Or downgrade Cech and get a Che/Tot defender

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

      The highest ranked players go cheap with their GK.

  30. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren. Will he survive a price drop tonight ?

    Over -100 on fix but still -94 on statistics.

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

      Just added to the figures, feels good.