Dugout Discussion
14 December 2016 7080 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

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.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

  1. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    After that Conte quote, is it likely that Hazard will start against palace?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i reckon he will start

  2. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Huge divergence in FFF and FPLstats. The latter looks a bit dodge tonight, if you ask me.

  3. PMz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who is more of a preference to get out, Allen or Nacho? Team:

    Pickford

    Azpi Pieters Evans

    Sanchez Allen Haz Eriksen

    Nacho Costa Kane

    Subs: Hojbjerg Holebas Amat

    1. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nacho, but I'm getting rid of them both

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

        Who for? And for a -4?

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Iheanacho.

      Allen before a sheet Leicester away team could bring something.

  4. Blue Gaffer
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My concrete philosophy of always playing the home keeper no matter the opposition cost me 9 points tonight (Heaton v Pickford). Anybody else always play home keepers?

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      my philosophy is 'Always Heaton'. except Sun vs Swa, but that ended up ok

      1. Blue Gaffer
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah just their away record concerns me but Heaton seems to pick up points no matter what. You must be considering Pickford next game though?

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. I always play Heaton. I'm not being cocky but that's why I've got Robinson instead of Pickford, to take away the temptation.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      When heaton was out injured , I played with 10 players.
      Jaku is my 2nd keeper

    4. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That philosophy needs changing

      1. Blue Gaffer
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe after next week. Dont know if I can pick Heaton (tot) over Pickford (WAT) this week

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Did the commentator just say Origi scoring that shot in the 1st half to make it 2-0 would have made it game over? Did he not see the Bournemouth match?

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

      Mings in the goal tho

  6. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    You can all safely get in Firmino for Eriksen now, I just did the reverse trade.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Huh?

      1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I just transferred out Firmino for Eriksen. And going by how my season so far has been, that means that Firmino now will start getting points, while Eriksen won't.

    2. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice. Will keep one more week then

      1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You're welcome.

  7. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Get in a Spurs defender for a hit? How likely is a CS next gw?

  8. Schwarzer
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you start?

    A) Grant (LEI)
    B) Pickford (WAT)

    Cheers

  9. Weasel51
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Nacho > Origi before he rises have exact money?

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

      Definitely Nacho to somebody.

      Carroll in my thoughts, home to Hull next.

      1. Weasel51
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't like West Ham

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      do it

      1. Weasel51
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Have Evans and Hazard which are my only worries

  10. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ibra on 33,2 at fplstats. Do you think that he will rise come saturday?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane to Ibra after GW17?

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly

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

      Yes

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

    Firm and Kane to Eriksen and Costa for free?

    I know I should have Costa already.

  12. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Caroll nailed?

    Redmond + Nacho --> Lallana + Caroll for -4pts, Yay or Nay?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He should start the next 2 if fit. Could get a haul as Hull & Swansea are crap.

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

      Yay

  13. MartialMatas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Great week for me. 68 after bonus with Kane(c)

  14. cuervos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino and nacho to
    a) Lallana and Defoe
    b) Eriksen/Payet and Origi

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

    1) chances of nacho playing next gw?
    2) deeney or origi?

  16. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For -4????

    Iheanacho > Ibra
    Firmino > Lallana
    Cedric > Pieters

    1. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Like it!

  17. BB-8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sick of Firmino. Keep one more week or sell for Lallana?

    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I sold just now

    2. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe keep.
      Like 10% chance of keeping him

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

      i've had enough and selling - 5 chances he has had for me so out he goes

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

    Ahh.. Top 10k before yesterdays games. Will see some dark red arrows after this gw. 32 point and -4. 28 points :/ Will I drop below 100k?

    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I believe there's a 52pt gap between 10k and 100k so you're more than safe

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

        ok, thanks 🙂

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

    Is it possible that 3 players get 3 bonus points? Grant, van Dijk and Martina are still all on 31BPS.

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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

        Cheers Demi!

  20. John wick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    2ft 0.0

    A. Hazard to Eriksen and siggy to lallana
    B. Siggy to lallana and save 1ft

    My front 7 at this moment
    Sanchez hazard capoue siggy
    Ibra costa kane

    Plsss suggest

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Neither. Too knee jerky.

      Both Hazard and Siggy are keepers for now unless Hazard is injured.

  21. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So still crying about my two thought over decisions this GW, Kane or Eriksen Capt, I'll leave that one but did I play the correct keeper? Had Foster and Heaton but also Siggy and McAuley playing in the one game, should Imhave spread the love or is the pen save just annoying me?

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

      Always play Heaton, my motto. Pays off more often than not

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Might live by that now

  22. Demí
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen vs Alli call. Who fell on the wrong side of that then?

    1. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did and I feel sick. Cost me 30 odd points over 3 weeks

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gutted for you, genuinely. It shouldn't be such a huge swing and i can imagine it's tough to swallow. Both fairly even in my eyes. Eriksen making it seem like he's the Sanchez to Alli's Walcott when it's not the case

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

      Loudmouth Ruth

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

      Me

      Might get eriksen now tho

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

      I picked Theo and I feel sick when I think about Eriksen's hauls. Might just stick with him after all as I already have Mane & Origi so buying Lallana may be too much eggs in one basket. If I want to get Eriksen I have to downgrade some other player and I acually like my team at the moment. I need time to think about it. It's tricky situation.

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

      Did Eriksen, immediately regretted it, obviously not anymore. Worst thing is ML rival couldn't afford Kane, so has captained Eriksen for both his hauls...jammy

  23. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea defence ship sailed?

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

      What would make you think that?

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

        Trying to tell myself that*

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

      No jump on

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

    This might sound crazy but is Walker > Alonso a crazy move?
    Points are that Walker could possibly get rested this weekend and Chelsea are keeping clean sheet after clean sheet?

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

      Id wait one more week.

  25. BrutalLogiC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Morgan for Barragan (or any defender under £5M)
    B) Wilson for Origi
    C) both for -4
    D) neither

  26. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Alonso vs Azpi such a clear case really? Depends on how often Alonso provides attacking returns

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

      Both great options, pick one or both and enjoy the points.

  27. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How did Mane blank in that game? Keep the faith people, he'll deliver a haul before afcon still

  28. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp:
    I don't think [he is injured], no. A little knock and a little bit of pain. We wanted to change Sadio but then Divock was on the floor.

    Nacho->Origi done 🙂

  29. UptheBlues
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Eriksen and Origi

    or

    B) Lukaku and Lallana

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  30. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    3 weeks back
    Coutinho out, siggy in
    Now
    Siggy out, lallana/eriksen in
    After 3 weeks
    Lallana/eriksen out, Walcott/siggy in