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14 December 2016 7080 comments
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Fantasy managers are treated to the remaining eight matches of Gameweek 16 this Wednesday evening, with a trio of
encounters getting underway at 7.45pm.

Sadio Mane and Divock Origi are the form men as Liverpool look for a first win in three at the Riverside. Roberto Firmino arrives on the back of four straight blanks and was second only to Charlie Austin for transfers out in the Gameweek.

With Eden Hazard absent, the stage is set for Diego Costa as Chelsea visit Sunderland. The Blues frontman was the most captained player in Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 16, with 23% handing him the armband.

West Ham embark on the first of three very favourable fixtures, with Dimitri Payet and Michail Antonio on our radars for the visit of Burnley.

In the 8pm matches, all eyes will be on Captain Poll winner Harry Kane as Spurs welcome Hull to White Hart Lane. We’ll also be monitoring Scout Picks duo Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen against the struggling Tigers.

In-form pair Christian Benteke and Zlatan Ibrahimovic go head-to-head as Palace welcome United to Selhurst Park. With returns in six of the last seven, Wilfried Zaha was the most transferred in player for Gameweek 16.

With Sergio Aguero suspended, faith in Man City has dwindled ahead of what should be a plum home clash against Watford. Kevin De Bruyne is the man most likely as the Etihad side look to recover from back-to-back defeats.

We’re also keeping a keen eye on Differential Sofiane Boufal as Southampton head to Stoke. Having bagged the winner at home to ‘Boro, the Moroccan could be set to step up in the absence of Charlie Austin, promoting his prospects as a mid-price midfield candidate ahead of some fine fixtures.

West Brom have their work cut out to stop Gylfi Sigurdsson as Swansea make their way to the Hawthorns.

The Swans’ playmaker has racked up four goals and as many assists in eight appearances under Bob Bradley and faces a defence with one clean sheet in the last 12 Gameweeks.

Matt Phillips and Salomon Rondon also have the chance to maintain momentum tonight – Swansea have conceded 12 goals in four road trips since their new manager was installed.

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  1. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just sold Kane for Rondon....

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brave...

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who did you captain?

      1. Kaneyonero
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Eriksen of course...*whispers "I changed to Kane last minute"* shhhh

  2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Dembele theory confirmed as fact?

  3. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Does Kane cover Eriksen?

  4. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Desperately need to keep Chelsea, WBA and Spurs clean sheets, and get something, anything from Kane. Then I might be able to hold my rank despite only having 10 men and -4...

  5. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    There were some people who were going to TC Kane.

  6. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why no Jevan?

  7. Jamie_GAWA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mané+Austin > Origi+Eriksen for free

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      done already

  8. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Missed the Eriksen bandwagon now. He won't score many more after this not prolific at all

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      True

      Might continue next week though

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He has got Hull next, I may captain him instead of Kane

      1. Jasoooooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        *Burnley

    3. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen's a streaky player, but he could also add some more assists. He had 16 last year, and he could easily wind up around 10 goals.

  9. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Vokes and Redmond to Origi and Eriksen right now? or wait a bit?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Now!!

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wait. No rise till later

  10. OldSchool
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney close

  11. Dimen
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino -> Eriksen(C) best transfer this year.

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Really? Class.

  12. itwaswritten
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have arrived. #KaneBlankedParty

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbswOXxCMAAkO2l.jpg

  13. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    48 points, make that 55 if Son doesn't come on. How does that fare against you guys?

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      decent

  14. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Evans not playing cost me my CS dammit

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same

  15. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Carroll subbed

  16. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So basically captain against Swans is a banker.

  17. arkom
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hmm now I have Phillips & Benteke.

    Should I change to Lallana & Origi/Rondon?

    Rest of front: Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen, De Roon
    Kane, Costa

  18. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Still time for Harry

  19. Graceless Goof
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on 39 with all autosubs and all out with my 10 lads. Cedric, Hazard, Evans, Anichebe all out. Kane captain. Rival has surpassed me last two weeks from a 70 point deficit. I love this game.

  20. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How did I miss Eriksen though, I was so close to going for him and chose Payet instead with Son as Spurs coverage 🙁 I could have had a belter...

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Son is better value. Erriksen = unpredictable

  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Origi scores 5 games in a row. If you don't own him it's your fault

  22. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino and Austin to Eriksen and Origi - sometimes the hits do work!

    1. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same transfers. High five!

  23. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Assist for CRY goal?

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

      Delaney

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Delaney.

  24. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Terrible, terrible week for me. Lost the lead in one ML tonight and leader in another is on 88 and widening his lead to 70 points.

    Nights like this are so testing...

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed. 🙁

  25. jurgenklopp.8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    lallana off

  26. Kroosin'
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane is getting into the box finally. When Alli was on, he was on the wings, midfield and everywhere else !

  27. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane scored 2 goals in injury time few weeks ago

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Did Dembele play that game?

  28. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I am so upset not going with Origi for Austin last weekend.

    It was a flip of a coin.

  29. OldSchool
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Manu goal disallowed