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

    Can anyone tell me why valencia has a two game ban?

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

      Antonio? He doesn't? Served his 1-game ban tonight and will start vs Brom

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

        It's OK demi the red flag had gone now. It was there today and said he was suspended until 17th of December

  2. Littlefish92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this lot 0.1 in the bank depending haz is ok

    Forster
    Betraand holebas Alonso
    Sanchez hazard siggy capoue
    Defoe Kane costa

    Subs Pickford mcauley Allan Amat

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

    Kane to ibra? They've got some tasty fixtures coming up

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

      After the weekend.

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      keep for next gw. then make the swap if kane blanks again

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm very tempted but might give it another week

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

      Good points, will be nice to have 2ft next week as well. Winter is coming !

  4. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How many games do you think Origi will start in next 4 ?

    eve STO MCI sun

    (looking to swap for nacho)

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

      3/4 - defo the next 2, i think coutinho will be on the bench vs city.
      The sunderland game maybe as it is less than 48 hours after the city game and klopp will rotate heavily.

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

        nailed for 3 imo, chance of all 4.

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

          cheers

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

    Always looks nice on paper. Wonder what trauma this GW will bring:

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso Walker Holebas (Evans Love)
    Sanchez Hazard Eri(k)sen Sigurdsson (De Roon)
    Costa Kane Origi

    0.5itb 0FT

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

      Nice team!

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

        Shirley Pick over Heaton tho?

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

          Yeah I have put Pickford first currently.

    2. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wow. Such team. 106 TV?

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

        Yeah 106.5

  6. rocky7st
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Brunt not worth getting with the fixtures right?

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

      frustratingly i own evans and wba fixtures are not the greatest

      will definitely be looking at him from january 10th onwards

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

      I'm giving it a few weeks. Straight in for Hull

  7. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    GWs like tonight just make me want to give up the whole stupid game.

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I finished up on 37 points. My team on paper better than most in mini league. 4 non starters tonight

  8. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you sell first?

    A) Firmino
    B) Chadli

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

      why not both for a hit ?

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Eriksen and Zaha?

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

          looks good. but zaha is on his way to afcon soon. phillips over zaha ?

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Phillips for a hit though? Hmmmmm...

    2. rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chadli

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

      Xould yoy do both to Lala & Siggy?

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

        * could you

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I have Siggy, but yes would do otherwise.

  9. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Siggy has returned in five of his last seven gameweeks and has mid, WHM, BOU and cry next.

    How much more do people expect from a 7.5m midfielder? Selling him now seems silly to me.

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

      giving him a couple of weeks.

      if he doesnt produce straight swap with lallana is on the cards

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lala says hello...

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Indeed he does - from right beside Siggy in my starting 11. It isn't necessarily either/or.

  10. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Don't think next week is very appetising on the transfer front. ManU appealing going thru Christmas new year but who to pick.
    Pogba, Herrera & a punt on Jones maybe.
    Anyone else other than Valencia & Zlatan ( can't afford ) worth considering?

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I suggested a pogba bandwagon yesterday
      Was only joking after owning him at start of season.
      Maybe worth considering now

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

        One reason I listed him is that he'll be nailed and playing further forward.
        I like Herrera and may have a punt on him if I can't afford Pog.

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

      Mkhitaryan back boxing day I think.

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

        Too late for any interest imo A Timbo, he's not going to feature in all 3 games at that stage.

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

    Nacho to Origi for a hit?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, get rid.

  12. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Repost sorry.

    Morning lads, an average midweek I suppose. Any early thoughts on my team?

    Pickford Foster

    Kosc McAuley Cedric* Pieters Amat

    Sanchez Hazard* Wally Siggy DeRoon

    Kane Costa Divock*

    2FT, 0.2ITB

    A. Any news on Hazard and Cedric? Worth to replace them with my FT's?

    B. Kosc and Wally to stay? Been thinking Kosc + Wally to Alonso + Lallana.

    C. Any other ideas?

  13. RyanS511
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chances of Fabregas keeping his place in the Chelsea team?

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

      Matic probably takes the spot when available.

  14. The Curse of Falcao
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Walker Holebas Alonso
    Walcott Eriksen Siggy Hazard
    Costa Kane Iheanacho

    Jaku| Capoue|Amat|McAuley

    1FT
    £0.4 ITB.

    Walcott > Lallana?
    Iheanacho > Origi?

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

      Iheanacho > Origi

  15. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone else feel they are just plodding along with average scores every week watching the obvious players get points

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

      eriksen this week was a big differential in top10k

      those who moved early reaped the rewards. story of this season so far

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. it's kicking-off big time, prepare.

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero's return will shake things up a bit again.

  16. stamboy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My defence is

    Lovren
    Ake
    Holebas
    Jones
    Pieters

    Thinking of taking a 4pt hit to get a higher vslue def in which might benefit me over say 4 weeks.

    Any suggestions on which player to get rid of and which ones to get in? I have £2m but dont really want to spend it all but could do.

    Decisions, decisions.....

    Thoughts?

    1. rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso or Azpi

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

        for who?

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

    please help. Tried to have a big squad before the xmas fixtures but something has gone wrong. What to do with this team

    Adrian/Butland

    Smalling/Nsue/Collins/Holgate/Moreno

    Lamela/Gundogan/Coutinho/Fer/Gudmundsson

    Berahino/Wickham/Aguero

    I have 2 FT.

    Goalkeepers :

    I know it is a tricky situastion but long term I will be good, so dont want to loos any of theese. Nice rotation to

    Defence : Smalling will sonn be back. Collins Going to start some games soon. Weird that players like nsue, holget and moreno is being benched so much. Are they hurt ? Nsue and Moreno will likely play in games their teams need to be offensive, but holgate maybe a weeek link ?

    On the midfield I am very happy to own the trio Lamela, Gundogan, Coutinho. Think it will pay of soon enough.Might be thinking of ditching fer or gudmundsson in order to bring in wanyama ? Seems a steal.

    The strikers are in no need to replace. Aguero will soon be back and will probably be the topscorer, while berahino which is talented surely will get the goals sooner than later. Really happy to own wickham to.

    But what would you do first here ?

    1. Save 1 FT and bring in wanyama for fer ?
    2. Save 1 FT and bring inn wanyama for gudmundsson ?
    3. Use both FT and do Aguero > Batshuayi and fer > Mkhitaryan ?

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Honestly it's been a long day can you do a shorter version

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

      I don't want to be mean but that team is beyond repair, unless you have a wildcard.

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Retire haha

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

      Great troll

    5. Creedey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a joke?

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

        Haha great fun 😉

    6. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      😆 😆
      Yer lookin fine, just fine.

    7. Creedey
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg m8

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

    Any problems with doing nacho to origi ft now, can't afford the rise.....

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Done it myself

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did it

      Then later I see he has a knock.

  19. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you:
    Firmino to eriksen this week for -4
    Then next week zlatan in for kane?

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

      I'm considering it

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino has not been involved in the last 10 goals, you don't even need to watch the YT thing these guys do, dump and buy back if he does something.

  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Origi at 75% likely to play.

    What the hell??

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

      He limped off when subbed out. Not serious, Klopp said.

  21. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any reason not to do KDB + Anichebe > Eriksen + Origi for free lads?

    Team is:

    Heaton
    Cedric - Alonso - Lovren
    Siggy - Hazard - KDB - Sanchez
    Anichebe - Costa - Kane

    Robinson: Evans, Morrison, Amat

    Comments would really be appreciated.

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good moves

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers man.

        Anything worth a -4? Albeit, i do need to be patient with hits from now on lol.

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well I made a -8 recently which included ihenacho. Debating taking a hit for erksen, dropping firmino but may wait on that I have Cedric and siggy holding those two

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        cool, just simply unlucky with the Nacho situation i guess.
        Personally i would drop Firmino until Coutinho is back, it's wise to keep Siggy i would say though, and i'd expect Cedric to be back at weekend too 🙂

        Decided to do these moves though i suggested, Eriksen and Origi are now in.

  22. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    The third striker position is an absolute lottery at the moment, I keep making dodgy picks (Iheanacho the latest).

    Origi seems to be flavour of the week around here but I think he could be rotated over Xmas. Is Defoe the sensible pick despite his poor fixtures?

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

      Meanwhile Benteke is coasting at 700 threat 😉

      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Next 3 fixtures look pretty tough.

        Not sure there's much point in buying a striker before Chelsea.

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He is the one, stuff the 2

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

      Benteke

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

    Foster (Japu)
    Walker Cedric Alonso (Amat Nyom)
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Allen
    Costa Kane Iheanacho

    2.7 ITB 2 FT.

    A) Firmino + Nacho > Origi + Eriksen
    B) Firmino + Allen > Eriksen + Lallana
    C) Other

  24. Daaf
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Walker, Rose or Alderweireld?

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

      Walker

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

      they'll be pretty even over the season. I went walker from week 1 - he'll sit one out soon enough for trippier. rose will be injured at some stage. toby will play the lot and score from a few corners. but I reckon they'll be roughly evens come may.

    3. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Toby.

      The full backs will miss 1 game each imo over Xmas. Toby likely to play them all.

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Toby

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

        Thanks lads, was thinking the same thing

  25. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Firmino > Eriksen a good move?

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

      Yes

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm pondering it for a hit. Seems short term but can't see firmino doing much at everton. I'm debating pogba for over xmas

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Probably.

  26. DF
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Dawson will be climbing all over Carroll like a rucksack at the weekend. Will the ref give the pens, and if so, who'll take them?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Noble?

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

      Lanzini or Noble

  27. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    12 Mil to spend

    Need Gundo and Kosceilney replacements?

    Lallana and 5.1 Defender?

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

      Jones?

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

      Reid, Ogbonna, Jones, boro defender.
      yes to lallana

  28. Kibas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard play next GW?

  29. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Did you used to get pen save points even when missed the target?

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

      No

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

      no

  30. O Fenomeno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firminio and Nacho >

    A. Payet + Origi
    B. Ozil + Origi

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

      B