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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. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Nacho ➡

    A. Defoe
    B. Benteke
    C. Origi
    D. sb else

    ??

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

      C

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

    Oh well, Eriksen got his annual haul. No point getting him now.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      got a haul v swansea too?

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

      Not touching at all, would rather get Pogba.

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

        Such an inconsistent FPL player.

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's essential.

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

        He isn't

    4. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      46 points in the last four games....annual haul?

      1. Niemi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Make it 49, he'll get 3 bonus tonight.

    5. Carlton_Goal
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I got him in just for Hull and Burnley, will probably change to Lallana after.

  3. LeicesterA
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    When your opponent gets 91 points and you just cannot catch a break 🙁

    1. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Was I your opponent?

      1. LeicesterA
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No...but well done!

  4. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Dammit - should've done Firmino to Eriksen.

    Ah well, you win some you lose some, I'll have to conceal my inner rage and move on!

    So, with 2FT, Firmino + Nacho to Eriksen + Origi? Or do I go for Lallana?

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They're the two moves I'm thinking of

    2. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I also saved the transfer after being on the cusp of Firmino -> Eriksen. Feels nice to have 2FT for once though 😀

  5. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibrah to Kane after this weekend

  6. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to Siggy? Or save ft?

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

      Save. Hes bound to haul

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He looked great second half. Forget stats, he looks improved.

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

    another really bad gameweek. At the same time i am pretty happy with my team going into each round. Wonder what I do wrong. In my opinion my ML Leader has a much worse team than me, but still he is 120 points in front of me. Starting to loose hope

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I made up 130 from Feb last year. Chin up.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Long way to go double game weeks to come save bench boost and triple captain

  8. Clump
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Average with baps: Top 10k = 48.9. Overall = 43.3.
    Low this week people.

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

      It's actually higher.

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Just got this from discovery TM. What have I missed?

        1. Enzo the Baker
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Maybe he means FPLdiscovery doesn't account for autosubs with the live week score ? And this week plenty of autosubs coming in..

          1. Clump
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Think you just nailed it. My bad, sorry.
            Cheers fella.

  9. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Iheanacho instead of Origi not looking good. Lovren to Jones was a poor transfer this week. But otherwise the week went okay:

    Heaton, Alonso, Brunt, and Ibra! 😎

    Anyone have the balls to captain Ibra? I didn't 🙁

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

      Karius blocked me from getting Origi but probably would've still got Nacho

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well at least we had the balls to consider it..

    3. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra over Costa is literally my only differential in my main ML. Feels like a very good week when this happens 😀

  10. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    To be fair it was only going to be Kane or Costa as capt so can't feel too bad.Nacho transfer was a poor one is it too late for Origi or jump on? Or any other 6.8 a better option?

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

    Also, Origi will be rotated after this gameweek with Sturridge back.

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

      😆

    2. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Origi won't lose his place to Sturridge while he is scoring - not a chance. Klopp doesn't tinker lightly.

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

        All it takes is one game for him to blank.

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Nah. Bet your shirt on it.

    3. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This cold would be bad for Sturridge's muscles; would be stupid of Klopp to risk him immediately after another injury, with this kind of cold and when Origi, who is very fresh because he has only played in the last four games, is doing so well.

  12. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    11 pointer from Walker after weeks of frustration is simply brilliant. Finally he's living up to expectations!

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      +1

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

      +2

    3. OLEgend
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      +11

    4. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only outfield player that I've had since GWK1. I suspect he'll be in all season barring long term injury - These weeks will happen.

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

    Looking at a potential 95 points if bps doesn't change!

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

    17pts missed not going with gut on Eriksen C. Oh well at least I had him

  15. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Haven't had a captain above 6 points since GW 10 where I got a massive...6 points. Haven't picked the top points scoring player from my team all season. Can someone else do it for me please?

  16. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone work out whether Fonte will get a bonus point? If he does I lose my h2h if he doesn't I draw...

  17. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Allen 5th yellow, right ?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I thought he already served a ban?

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

        He has served

      2. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Already served.

      3. trinzoo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ah, right, he had 5th yellow in the cup, damn I wanted to do easy Allen > Zaha 🙂

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Already had that

    3. Gemgem1010
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty sure he's just come back from suspension after his 5th ?

  18. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pickford
    Clyne Vertonghen Evans Pieters
    Firmino Sanchez Hazard
    Ineanacho Kane Costa

    Heaton Fletcher Capoue Amat

    2 FT & 0.3 ITB

    Which 2 should I ship?

    1. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firm & Nacho to Eriksen & Origi?

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For me Sanchez is essential, just not maybe next gw

  19. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    8 point hit paid off

    Eriksen and Sanchez for Firmino and Walcott. Other was Austin to Anichebe so hopefully he's back on Sat.

    50 (-8) inc baps

  20. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Nervous about captaining Kane bs Burnley now....

    Would stick it on payet but every time I captain anyone vs hull they blank....

  21. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Not going Evans to Brunt has cost me big time. ML leader has Zlatan, late goal a 12 point killer as well 🙁 Not my week.

  22. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I transfer in Lallana, Origi (Eve) and Coquelin (have to to make up the funds) for Zaha (Che, AFCON), Defoe (Wat) and Morrison (United)?

  23. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    worst GW of the season. 1st time not breaking the 40 point barrier. Depressed.

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      WOW, your ranking must be amazing

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      was 16k.....not anymore

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

    Really hope Hazard is confirmed in or out this week. None of this doubtful sh*t

    1. Johan Queef
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same. I'd rather him just out so I can do the transfer to Eriksen.

  25. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Costa's 3rd blank of the season

    First against a team from bottom half

  26. Kermit Special
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who got worse than 26(-8)

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

      Nobody.

      1. Kermit Special
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ouch. Incoming alcohol

  27. Johan Queef
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it bad that I want Hazard to be injured for a while so I can just do Hazard -> Eriksen without feeling sick with nerves every time they play?

  28. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott/Nacho to Eriksen/Origi for -8?