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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. Flycroft
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    anyone taking a gamble on carroll? team is in shambles and he could do well up til the new year when i can use the wildcard and shift him out

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      why make it worse?

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

        hull and swans are shipping goals for fun at the moment and i don't consider origi a long term option

    2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Arent you going to keep the WC for DGWs?

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

      Yes. But home to Swans.

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

        *Wait till

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

    Decent week with 59 pre baps...thoughts on the next move? 0.3m itb

    Heaton --- grant
    smith holebas pieters --- naylor mcauly
    hazard sanchez siggy eriksen --- fletch
    kane ibra nacho

    A: save FT
    B: nacho >> origi..tough fix tho
    C: nacho >> deeney (punty but good fixtures)
    D: wait till friday to see if there any injuries (i.e. hazard) and do my move then. only downside is i loose 0.1m origi rise

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

      E: siggy >> lallana

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

        that would be silly

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

          so which one would you recommend?

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

            save, you should have a decent team this week and 2 FT are very valuable this time of year

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

    Firmino to Payet for a 1 week free punt?

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

      Why one week ?

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

      No. Payet doesn't care.

  4. Shirokov(c)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is there anyone making a transfer this week who isn't getting one of Origi, Lallana or Eriksen?

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

      Yes I was thinking of doing Alonso to Papy Djilobodji actually

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        bad move

    2. Dimen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Me. Though I have Eriksen

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking Payet! Hull are horrible

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

      Yeh I want Forster. Already have Origi and Eriksen from last week's transfers

    5. Winks Club
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe Jones or other defender for Cedric

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

    Hopefully Origi doesn't rise, want to hear about his injury first

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

    Missed the games. Any news on Evans or Hazard? Holebas ?

  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Origi transfer in confirmed. Willing to risk it for a biscuit at that price

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I said the same about Iheanacho

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

        This

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool score loads of goals and he should start next 2 at least. Don't think klopp is as idiotic as pep

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      anything on the injury?

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

    Major help needed please!

    Pickford Heaton
    Alonso Holebas Evans Kelly Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Siggy DeRoon
    Benteke Kane Ihenacho
    2 FT , 2.8 itb

    Firmino + Ihenacho --> Lallana + Costa are the obvious moves staring at me,

    I should go ahead and do it regardless of injuries to Evans, Hazard , and maybe Holebas.

    What do you guys think?

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Go for it

      Crazy u don't have costa

  9. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best Gudogan replacement for 6.6?

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

      Depends if 4 or 5 mid

    2. Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      4th mid

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

    I-Nacho > Origi or Ibra?

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

      Origi. Spread the love

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ibraaa

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ibra if you can afford. Massively different prices though

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

        i know - can afford Ibra just more which one ?

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

    Just did lanzini anichebe to Fletcher Origi for a hit. Folly ?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Silly, West Ham could smash hull, Liverpool less so, plus anichebe has good fixture against Watford.

  12. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Kane, Cedric and Siggy to
    Ibra, Ake and Ericsson

    Rage transfers, yay or nay?
    Thanks

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

      Nay.

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

      Do Kane to IBRA after the Burnley game

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

      Burnley with Heaton is not a walkover.

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

    Present team

    Grant
    Martina smith Mcauley
    Sanchez hazard capoue siggy
    Ibra costa kane

    Zieler amat chambers deroon

    2ft 0.0

    A. Hazard to eriksen and siggy to lallana
    B siggy to lallana andbsave 1ft

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      b

  14. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So, Lallana is a better pick than Eriksen because Eriksen is inconsistent, and can't emulate this performance for much longer, especially against better teams than Hull and Burnley... Lallana on the other hand, is really doing well this season, and seeing even more results with Coutinho out.

    AmIright?

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

      No. Eriksen has better fixtures

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

      Yes

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

      spurs have southampton chelsea and city and theyre losing to strong teams atm.

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

    Take a hit for Nacho exit?

    Who's options to bring in. Tekkers? Robeson? Origi? Big Andy?

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

      Rondon *

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

      Tempted to punt on Carroll

    3. Martial Law
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Origi.

      Rondon vs improving Utd defence

    4. niko mate
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Never pick Carroll. I'm considering Benteke, but not the best fixtures.

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

    Keep Siggy?

    Swansea are poo

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      definitely, look at the next three

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Def keep

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

      Look at GW 18 & 19

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

    If only 17pts behind leader does -8 really matter if improves my team massively?

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

    Eriksen you have been the best thing since last Christmas sor far pal!!!

    What a week!

    Heads up all its a marathon.

  19. Hargo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro, keep or sell?

  20. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Benteke or get him out for Origi for -4?

  21. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who to sell first?

    A. Walcott
    B> Firmino

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

    Mane > Lallana 1FT?

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

      Madness

  23. Hulk Smash
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What's with FPL flagging players as doubtful right at the last minute nowadays?

    I logged in today to find Cedric, Hazard and Evans all flagged and blanked. Add to that Fer being inexplicably dropped after scoring 2 against Palace and 6 goals so far this season.

  24. Ruffio
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Eat striker up to 8.7?
    Getting I'd of nacho and have 2 mil itb.
    Got Kane and Defoe.
    Can't afford Costa without getting rid of mids who are

    Zaha. Frim. Eriksen. Sanchez. Haz.

    Thanks guys

    1. cjw176
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Origi. Whos your bencher out of that lot?

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

        Yeah struggled with that one short term option as aoa last week and worry over nacho(justified) over this one so need to lose a mid. Could swap mid and nacho to Costa and 5th mid fodder?

  25. cjw176
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is Kane/Capoue to Origi/Eriksen (-4) worth it?

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

      Eriksen looks good now but Kane is much more consistent overall

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

      Yes

  26. rohan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Can do Nacho> Defoe for free. Do it now ?

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

    Is Firmino, Lallana, Origi price moving today? FFFix does not load for me.

    Thanks guys in advance

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

    Best midfield option for 6.7m or under? I'm struggling.

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

      Maybe Antonio

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

        Awful today

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

      Phillips

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

        With those fixtures though?

  29. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Nacho to Origi or Defoe? (1.1 ITB)

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

      defo origi

  30. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho worth a gamble for gwk 19? Looking at perhaps bringing him in for a draft league side at the expense of Can. A good move?