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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. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hard time to choose my 3rd FWD and 5th MID.

    (A) Origi + De Roon + 1.5m ITB

    For A, I could upgrade De Roon to Zaha or Origi to Benteke later.

    (B) Lallana + Diomande + 0.9m ITB

    For B, I could upgrade Lallana to Walcott later.

    A or B for you ?

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

      A and monitor Zaha's international situation.

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

        Oh.. I forgot ACON again. Thanks.

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

      Have Sanchez?

      I'd do A.

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

        Yes, I have Sanchez. Thanks.

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

    Quick one guys

    Best defender 5.1 or lower

    Cheers

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

      Phil Jones

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

      Brunt is doing well but tough fixtures. Jones?

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

      Right now, Jones or McAuley

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

        Brunt over McAuley surely..

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

      P. Jones

  3. jia you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No Spurs attack, No Sanchez, had Hazard, Nacho & Evans who all didn't play, enter Amat & deRoon!
    I think I got very lucky with my 54 points in the end, take and run 🙂

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

      Started Williams?

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No Williams either, started like this:
        Heaton (Pickford)
        Alonso, Toby, Nyom (Evans, Amat)
        Hazard, Payet(C), Walcott, Siggy (deRoon)
        Ibra, Costa, Nacho

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

      Legitt!

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

    Has anyone done worse than 37 points on here? Disaster

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

      35 was safe in LMS.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Got 36. Still shocking

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got lucky, only for Ibra & Tom Heaton I'd have had a shocker mate, better look over the weekend GL!

    3. SMOOTH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      25

  5. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) deeney or b) nacho

    To oritigi

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

    Defoe > Origi ???

    Yaaaaay

    Naaaay

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

      No

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

      Nay! Defoe is nailed and will be all season injuries permitting.

  7. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry been out all evening

    Best Nacho replacement? Budget 6.8

    Carroll?

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

      origi prob

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Origi

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

    With the way it's going so far 4-5-1 wouldn't be bad considering the midfielders are doing better than forwards.

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

    Is Ake worth the transfer now before his rise?

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

      As a fifth defender yes but only if you have other good defenders to play in the next two.

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

        Would be my 4th (or 3rd depending what you class Holebas as). Amat is my 5th

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

    Too risky to get Costa in now? I mean, i'm sure that if i get him in he's going to get suspended right away.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      .......we all said 7 weeks ago

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

      Depends how your alternative are

    3. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lots have been saying that for a while now.. 6 or so goals later and still no card.

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

    Cedric Out for Whom ?

    I Have .. Alonso Holebas McAuley

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

      Cedric should be back at weekend, why get rid?

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

        I have him since 2 GWs and he didn't play yet

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

          but it's likely he will play this weekend, waste of a transfer otherwise imo.

          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Is it? After another CS?

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

      He'll be back soon, wouldn't get rid

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

      P.Jones

  12. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Another captain fail (5/6 in a row) and another red arrow.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Unlucky mate. Your luck will turn soon!

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Good call on Alexis captain

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

      Had you Eriksen tonight?

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

    Is it too late to join the Eriksen wagon?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No!

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

      no

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

      Just hopped on myself
      Scoring run is over now and Firmino will score

  14. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Unusual timing i know but this is my WC team... suggestions & opinions welcomed...
    *are players in..

    Grant Pick
    McAuley Alonso* Ake* Holeobas Amat*
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Lalanna* Capoue*
    Kane* Costa Carroll

    0.2 in the bank

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

      Brunt over McAuley? Can you afford?

      Not sure about Carroll but go for it if you want.

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Carrolls a bit of a punt i know but i always have a punty player

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I bought him this GW but from the comments of the manager he may be benched next game

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

    Leagues updated.

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

        You've clawed him back quick though. 😎

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

          3th-5th are flying now.

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

            I'm just happy to be back in the peloton. Top 6 is the aim 🙂

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

    Decisions are hard enough as it is, but I still want Aguero back to really force people into some tough spots. Looking forward to all the permutations people come up with.

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

    Would you prefer lallana or origi?

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

      Lallana is nailed on but I can't fit him in so went with Origi.
      Both are excellent value.

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

    Up to 20,000 OR I'm feeling dizzy. Even after Kane (c) fail tonight

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

      Congrats!

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice one

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

      Well done! 😀

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

      Well done, was 20000th halfway through GW13 and haven't moved much since.

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

      Cheers everyone 9th season playing this and never been near this rank may as well enjoy it while I can Cos we all know how this game can go

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

    Don't know if I need to use my FT. What would you do with my team?

    Heaton - Foster
    Alonso - Cedric - Evans - Pieters - Friend
    Sanchez - Hazard - Siggy - Eriksen - Capoue
    Costa - Benteke - Anichebe

    1.2 ITB

  20. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    74 pts this week and up to 18k... and now I have to take a (-8) to stick to my game plan after missing my hit this week. Crikey....

    mmmmm....

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice. Who are you bringing in?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Dunno. I'm miles ahead in the family league now due to having both of Hazard and Sanchez. I might ditch Hazard for the other two to have in my ML to even it up a bit.

        Should I?

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Don't do that. Extend your lead...keep Hazard 🙂

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

      Well played Wakey!

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

      (-8) tonight ?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Dunno. Some time this week anyway.

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

      Nice 🙂
      5 greens in 6 weeks is great going at this stage of season, next 3 / 4 gw's are always key.

  21. Miami Monkey
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Firmino --> Hazard
    B) Firmino --> Eriksen
    C) Walcott --> Eriksen

    Can't decide..

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

      B

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A - long term

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

      B

  22. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry if these are silly questions, it's been a long day and I've just got in

    Replacing Nacho

    Origi the right choice I assume

    A) how long should origi be nailed for?
    B) he's flagged?any more info on this

    Many thanks in advance folks

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty nailed until Coutinho is back. It was mentioned on here that the injury wasn't too serious.

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Much appreciated, thanks bud

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Carroll is the dark horse

  23. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A. 3-4-3 with origi
    B. 3-5-2 with lallana
    C. 4-4-2 with toby

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

    62 points.

    Now have to think about replacement for firmino

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

      Lla/Erik.

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

      Siggy, Lallana, Eriksen or go crazy and punt on a United mid

  25. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Keep not having a spare transfer to get Redmond out... Should I just get rid for a hit? Or give him yet another week? Fixtures look good but he does nothing and will surely be rotated over Xmas?

    Have 8.2 to replace him.. Other mids Sanchez, Walcott, Eriksen and Allen

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

      Remove

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

        Who for? Lallana?

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

          Lallana/siggy.
          Probably lallana

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

      Remove. Siggy maybe? Lallana another option.

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

        Yeah Siggy another option.. Pogba also looking tempting.

        Redmond's fixtures are so good though

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

          Ship Redmond imo.

          South aren't scoring enough and Redmond isn't getting any returns. Accept it and move on, would be my advice 🙂

          Pogba could be a good punt actually, but a punt nonetheless ...

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

      Get rid

  26. Game...Blouses
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Grant - Foster
    Baines - Fuchs - Martins - Macauly - Amat
    Hazard - Sanchez - Mané - Gün - Phillips
    Ibra - Cost - Diomande

    Mané, Günd, Fuchs ---> Lallana, Erikson, Aké

    Worth a -8?

  27. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morgan or Cedric to Alonso?

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

      Morgan.

      If Cedric was indeed illness, he should play next GW. Also good long term fixtures.

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

    I get why Ake has been good value and could be again.

    But next 4: SOU, che, swa, ARS.

    Think I am waiting to bring him in will look at his price and if he is nailed come GW 21.

  29. GS456
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sold firmino for lallana for a -4 purely as a siggy makeweight.
    73 points 🙂 Heaton haul!!!

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

    After 44 points worth of hits in 6 weeks I'm finally thinking of saving my transfer for next week.

    Foster
    Alonso, Azpi, McAuley, Cedric, Pieters
    Sanchez, Hazard, Erikson, Soggy, Fer
    Defoe, Kane, Origi

    Fer is the issue but struggling to see a replacement so think I'll leave it a week.
    Anything here worth a free transfer...or yet another 12 point hit?